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"Needful Things" part 4

  Word Definition Synonyms Antonyms Translation Example of usage from the book canopy A covering that provides shelter or shade, often the top layer of trees cover, roof, shelter floor, ground навес, крона As he passed under the canopy (p46) jutted Stuck out or extended beyond the main part protruded, extended recessed, indented выступал He glanced at Needful Things as he drove past, approving of the dark-green canopy which jutted out over the street (p33) squat To sit very low with knees bent close to the body crouch, hunch stand, rise приседать the narrow passage between the squat brick block (p34) ached Experienced a continuous dull pain hurt, throb felt good, relieved болел, ноет His head ...

Vocabulary on the topic “Education”

1) Enroll/Sign up for Definition:  To officially join a course or program. Перевод:  Записаться, зарегистрироваться (на курс, программу). Example:  I decided to enroll in the online English course this semester. 2) Pull an all-nighter Definition:  To stay awake all night, usually to study or work. Перевод:  Не спать всю ночь (обычно из-за учёбы или работы). Example:  I had to pull an all-nighter to finish my project before the deadline. 3) Get caught up Definition:  To do something you did not have time for earlier and now need to complete. Перевод:  Наверстать (упущенное), догнать (по учёбе). Example:  I missed last week’s classes, so now I need to get caught up on the material. 4) Withdraw from the course Definition:  To officially leave or quit a course before it finishes. Перевод:  Отменить своё участие в курсе, отказаться от курса. Example:  She decided to withdraw from the course because it was too difficult. 5) D...

Life Balance Wheel

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  1.  How do you feel when you look at your wheel?   I feel that some areas are relatively balanced, but health and entertainment are clearly suffering. This makes it clear that I need to pay more attention to rest and health in order not to burn out. 2.  What are the surprises?   I was surprised that my relationships with friends and emotional state are at a low level — I did not expect it to affect the general condition so much. 3.  Which aspects stand out as areas where your life is flourishing?   Finances and personal growth — I work and read and try to develop, so the grades are high here. 4.  What are you doing that makes these so good?  I try to plan time for self-education and fulfill my goals. 5.  Which aspects stand out as areas where your life is disappointing?  socializing with friends and health — there is almost not enough time for them due to the workload at school and work. 6.  What factors are at work in these ...

"Needful Things" part 3

  Word Definition Synonyms Antonyms Translation Example of usage from the book Garner Collect or gather something over time. Accumulate, amass, collect Disperse, scatter, lose. Собирать, накапливать. a new club may even garner a line, and police barricades with paparazzi (p22) Omen An event regarded as a portent of good or evil. Sign, augury, foreboding. Certainty, fact, reality. Предзнаменование, знак судьбы and probably as an ill omen for the shopkeeper's future prosperity (p22) Belated Late or delayed beyond the usual or expected time Overdue, tardy, late. Early, punctual, timely Запоздалый, поздний, задержанный. customers bring in belated welcome gifts (p23) Exasperating Annoyingly frustrating...

"Needful Things" part 2

Word Definition Synonyms Antonyms Translation Example of usage from the book Jingling The sound of small bells or metallic objects striking each other in a light manner. Chiming, ringing, clinking. Silent, muted, quiet. Дребезжащий звук. with the buckles and zippers on his motorcycle jacket jingling and the cleats on his engineer boots clockin along the sidewalk (p5) Scratchy Having an abrasive texture that causes irritation when touched. Raspy, rough, coarse. Smooth, soft, silky. Шершавый, раздражающий кожу. when people get scratchy , you know what we say (p6) Arthritis A condition characterized by inflammation of the joints causing pain and stiffness. Joint disease, rheumatism, osteoarthritis. Flexibility, agility, mobility. Артрит ...