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2. gee (interj.): a very common mild euphemism based on the first syllable of the word "Jesus". Used to express surprise or the

like. (Russian: Вот так так! Вот это да! Здорово!)

3.1 guess (Am. colloq.): I think.

4. telebooks:authors of science fiction (SF) very often coin new words to describe advanced technology of the future. The term is

used by I.Asimov in the meaning "books shown on a TV screen".

5. stupid (colloq.): a stupid person.

6. sure (Am. colloq.): inevitably, without fail.

7. 1 betcha ( illit .): I am sure.

8. 1/2 and 1/4 — one half and one quarter; 1/8 — one eighth; 1/3 — one third.

ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY

Vocabulary Notes

1. stand vi 1) to be in an upright position, as to stand still (straight, motionless); to stand with one's back to smb.; to stand in one's

light; to stand leaning against smth., to stand in a line; to stand on endto rise up on the head as a result of fright or astonishment, e.

g. His hair stood on end. to stand outto be outlined, to be prominent, e. g. The green roof stood out against the clear sky. His work

stands out from that of the others, to stand up for smb. (smth.)to defend or support smb. (smth.), e. g. George stood up for precedent,

it stands to reasonit goes without saying, e. g. It stands to reason that we must do the job as well as possible. 2) to bear smth., e. g.

Montmorency couldn't stand George's music. I cannot stand heat (pain, his jokes, the climate, etc.). to stand one's groundto be firm,

e. g. Everybody was against him, but he stood his ground. 3) to remain unchanged, e. g. The agreement stands. 4) to provide and

pay for, as to stand treat (z. e. pay the bill); 5) to support, e. g. We must stand by each other. 6) to be, e. g. He stands 6 foot in

height, to stand forto mean, e. g. M.P. stands for Member of Parliament.

2. hate vt to have a strong dislike for; wish evil to; (collag.) regret, e. g. My cat hates dogs. I hate troubling you (to trouble you).

hate n hatred; extreme dislike or ill-will, e. g. He was filled with hate for his enemy.

hateful adj feeling, showing or causing hate, as a hateful crime, hateful glances, hateful lie.

hatred n hate; strong ill-will; {collog.) strong dislike, e. g. He looked at me with hatred in his eyes.

3. smile vi/t 1) to have a smile on one's face, e. g. He never smiles. What are you smiling at? Fortune has always smiled on (upon)

him. 2) to express by smiling; drive away by smiling, as to smile away vexation (grief), e. g. He is not a man to smile away

vexation.

smilen 1) the act of smiling; a smiling expression, e. g. There was a pleasant (cruel, ironical, etc.) smile on her face, to be all smiles

to look pleased, e. g. The little boy's face was all smiles when he saw his new toy. 2) pi. favour, support, as to enjoy the smiles of

fortune.

4. pat vi/t 1) to tap or hit smth. lightly (often as a sign of affection), as to pat a dog, e. g. Amy patted her shoulder with warmth. 2) to carry out the action of patting, make a patting sound, e. g. She patted the books into a neat pile. He patted his foot listening to the

music.

pat nl|a slight tap or stroke given with the open hand, e. g. He gave me a friendly pat on the shoulder. 2) a light sound made by

striking lightly with smth. flat.

5. take vi/t 1) to seize or lay hold of with the hand(s), or with an instrument; to grasp, capture, as to take a person's hand, to take

hold of smth., to take a man prisoner; 2) to accept; receive; buy regularly, e. g. He took the house for a year. Who took the first

prize? I shall take a holiday tomorrow. He was taking a nap. You must take your chance. 3) to carry; remove; borrow without

permission; steal, e. g. Take these letters to the post. He's always taking other people's ideas. 4) to go with; conduct; escort, as to take

a guest home; 5) to feel; experience, as to take pride in one's work, to take an interest in politics; 6) to eat; drink; receive into the

system, e. g. He took a deep breath. 7) to assume; presume; conclude; suppose; regard; understand, e. g. I took him to be an honest

man. Do you take my meaning? We may take it for granted. 8) to assume a certain attitude, e. g. Take care what you say. Did he take

any notice of you? He has taken a dislike to me. She took her little brother to task. He took great pains to help me.

take afterto resemble, e. g. Whom do you take after in your family? take down1) to pull down, take to pieces, as to take down an

old building; 2) to write down from dictation, e. g. The postmistress began to take down the message.

take in 1)to receive, admit, as to take in lodgers; 2) to make smaller, reduce, as to take in a dress; 3) to understand, as to take in a lecture; 4) to deceive, cheat, as to be taken in when buying a watch.

take off 1)to remove, as to take off one's hat, coat; 2) to take one's departure, to set off, e. g. The plane took off from Croydon

airport. 3) to leave, to depart (informal), e. g. Take yourself off.

take overto succeed to; assume control of (a business, management, duties, etc.), e. g. When shall you be ready to take over?

take to 1)to form a liking for, e. g. The baby gas taken to her new nursemaid. 2) to fall into the habit of, e. g. He took to gardening

when he retired.

take up1) to occupy, e. g. The work takes up too much time. 2) to admit, e. g. The bus stopped to take up passengers. A sponge

takes up water. 3) to continue; pursue further, as to take up one's story.

take up withto associate with, e. g. She had taken up lately with June.

6. level n a flat area of surface; a degree of height (lit. and fig.), as to be above (below) sea-level; the level of knowledge

(development); low (high, average, cultural, intellectual, economic, scientific) level; to be on a level with smth. (smb.),e. g. The water

in the river was on a level with the banks. His knowledge is quite on a level with a fourth-year student's, on the level (colloq.)

honest(ly), e. g. Is he on the level?

level adj 1) having a flat, horizontal surface, as level road, level ground; to make a surface level; 2) even, well-balanced, steady, as

to speak in a level voice, e. g. He has a level head (is level-headed), syn. flat.

levelvf 1) to make level or flat, as to level a building (a village, a city) to the ground, e. g. The German fascists levelled many

villages to the ground. 2) to bring to a horizontal position; to raise and aim, e. g. The hunter levelled his gun at the beast.

7. regular adj 1) unchanging, usual, habitual, as regular habits; to keep regular hours, e. g. He has no regular work. 2) following, or arranged according to a rule, a plan, or definite order; harmonious, as regular features, a regular figure; 3) properly qualified;

recognized, trained, as a regular doctor; the regular army; 4) ( colloq .) through; complete, as a regular rascal.

regularly adv 1) in a regular manner, as a garden regularly laid out; 2) at regular intervals, constantly; habitually, e. g. He was practising regularly for the last two weeks.

8. scream vi/t 1) (of human beings, birds and animals) to give a loud, sharp cry, esp. of pain or strong emotion; (of human beings)

to say in a shrill loud voice, as to scream in anger, to scream with laughter, e. g. The baby screamed all night. This parrot screams

but does not talk.

2)(of wind, machines, etc.) to make a long loud shrill noise, e. g. The jets screamed overhead.

scream n a loud, shrill, piercing cry, expressing pain, fear, anger, etc., e. g. The sound of the screams was loud enough for him to

hear, a (perfect) scream (colloq.) a person or thing that is very funny or ridiculous, e. g. "Reginald, you are now the head of the

family." — "I know," I said. "Isn't it a scream?"

9. fit vi/t 1) to be the right shape or size (for); to be fit or suitable (for), e. g. This coat does not fit me. This key doesn't fit the lock.

2) to make suitable or ready; cause (a thing or person) to be of the right or suitable size, shape, condition, etc. (for), as to fit oneself

for one's new duties; to fit a plank in a floor; to fit smth. onto put on (a coat, etc.) in order to make it fit, e. g. I am going to the tailor's

to have my coat fitted on; to fit into occupy or have a suitable or right position or relation, e. g. How will my arrangements for the

holidays fit in with yours?

fit adj 1) suitable or suited (for); good enough (for), e. g. The man is not fit for the position. Do as you think fit. We must decide

on a fit time and place. 2) proper, right, e. g. He didn't think fit to do what I suggested.

3)strong and well; in good health, e. g. I hope you're feeling quite fit. He has been ill and is fit for nothing.

10. love vt 1) to have a strong affection or deep, tender feeling for; be in love with, as to love one's parents, one's country; 2) to

have kind feeling towards, e. g. You ought to love children to become a teacher. 3) ta.be very fond of; enjoy, find pleasure in, as to

love comfort (golf, seabathing), e. g. She loves to have (loves having) a lot of dogs round her. "Will you come with me?" — "I

should love to."

love n 1) strong liking; friendliness, tenderness, as a love of learning; a love« of one's country, unrequited love; to give (send) one's

love toto give, send an affectionate greeting; not to be had for love or moneyimpossible to get by any means; 2) a feeling of affection,

passion or desire between the sexes; to be in love (with)to have this feeling, e. g. Learnder was in love with Hero, to fall in love (with)to begin to love; to be (to fall) head over heels in love (with) syn. affection, devotion.

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