Bluff - Английское значение и перевод слова Bluff на Русский язык

adjective

Sudden and unexpected.

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I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject

adjective

Sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results

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There was an abrupt change in her mood., we came to an abrupt curve in the road., his abrupt manner…

noun

Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.

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An industry dominated by artifice

noun

(the use of) a clever trick or something intended to deceive

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Amazingly for hollywood, she seems almost entirely without artifice.

verb

Cheat or fool.

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He bamboozled canada's largest banks in a massive counterfeit scam

verb

To trick or deceive someone, often by confusing them

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She was bamboozled into telling them her credit card number.

verb

To trick or deceive someone, often by confusing them

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Don't get bamboozled by all the jargon., she was bamboozled into telling them her credit card number.

noun

The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake.

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Willows lined the bank of the stream

verb

Heap (a substance) into a mass or mound.

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The rain banked the soil up behind the gate

verb

Deposit (money or valuables) in a bank.

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She may have banked a cheque in the wrong account

verb

Charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way.

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He beguiled the voters with his good looks

verb

To charm, attract, or interest, sometimes in order to deceive

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I had to show i was not beguiled by his good looks., a beguiling smile

adjective

(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

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A blunt knife

verb

Make or become less sharp.

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Wood can blunt your axe

noun

A hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis.

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Consequently, marijuana use in blunts may persist longer into adulthood for a larger proportion of …

adjective

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

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She could be brusque and impatient

adjective

Quick and direct in manner or speech, and often not polite

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As the president’s chief of staff, he offended many with his brusque manner.

adjective

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

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His responses were remarkably candid

adjective

Truthful and honest

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We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance.

adjective

Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

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The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis., to be candid with you, i think …

noun

An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

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Talk of unity was nothing more than a charade

noun

An act or event that is obviously false, although represented as true

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From the beginning we knew who would get the job – the interviews were just a charade.

noun

A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.

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A coast path along the top of rugged cliffs

noun

A high area of rock with a steep side, often on a coast

noun

A steep or rugged cliff or rock face.

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The rolling, gentle hills of the borderland of northern ireland transform on the turn of a bend int…

adjective

Rudely brief.

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His reply was curt

noun

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

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A web of deceit

noun

Speech or behavior that keeps the truth hidden

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All we hear from them are lies and deceit., she just assumes that elected leaders are cynical and d…

noun

Dishonest or illegal methods used by a person or organization in order to get something or to make people believe that something is true when it is not

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The company filed a legal claim alleging deceit and breach of contract.

verb

Deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.

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I didn't intend to deceive people into thinking it was french champagne

verb

To persuade someone that something false is the truth; trick or fool

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Some parents try to deceive school officials and enroll their children in other districts., we shou…

verb

To use dishonest or illegal methods to get something or to make people believe that something is true when it is not

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These were fraudulent transactions aimed at deceiving creditors and investors., intention/intent to…

noun

The action of deceiving someone.

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Obtaining property by deception

verb

Make (someone) believe something that is not true.

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Too many theorists have deluded the public

verb

To fool yourself into believing something is true because you want it to be true, when it is actually not true

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He’s deluding himself if he thinks he’s going to get that promotion.

noun

An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder.

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The delusion of being watched

noun

Something a person believes and wants to be true, when it is actually not true

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[ c ] we have no delusions that these kids are going to play pro basketball, but they are having fun.

adjective

Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.

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There was no direct flight that day

adverb

With no one or nothing in between.

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They seem reluctant to deal with me direct

verb

Control the operations of; manage or govern.

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An economic elite directed the nation's affairs

verb

Conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs.

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An honest, sincere person with no need to dissemble

verb

To hide your real intentions and feelings or the facts

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He accused the government of dissembling.

verb

Conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or character).

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A country gentleman who dissimulates his wealth beneath ragged pullovers

verb

To hide your real feelings, character, or intentions

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They did not try to dissimulate their grief.

adjective

(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).

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It's a downright disgrace

adverb

To an extreme degree; thoroughly.

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He was downright rude

phrase

Complete and without restriction or qualification

verb

Deceive; trick.

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The newspaper was duped into publishing an untrue story

noun

A victim of deception.

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Men who were simply the dupes of their unscrupulous leaders

verb

Make a duplicate or copy of.

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How to dupe 35 mm slides on to 35 mm film

noun

Fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere.

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Her eminence in cinematography

noun

The state of being famous and important

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His eminence as a lawyer

noun

A long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.

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Perhaps the most striking feature is the steep escarpment that characterizes the northwest-facing e…

adjective

Not genuine; imitation or counterfeit.

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She got on the plane with a fake passport

noun

A thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham.

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Fakes of old masters

verb

Forge or counterfeit (something).

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She faked her spouse's signature

verb

Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

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She feigned nervousness

noun

A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing.

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A brief feint at the opponent's face

verb

Make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight.

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Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left

adjective

Denoting paper printed with faint lines as a guide for handwriting.

noun

A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.

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I felt a bit of a fool

verb

Trick or deceive (someone); dupe.

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He fooled nightclub managers into believing he was a successful businessman

adjective

Foolish; silly.

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That damn fool waiter

adjective

(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

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His most forthright attack yet on the reforms

adverb

Directly forwards.

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At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances …

adjective

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

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A long and frank discussion

verb

Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

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Each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark

noun

An official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

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Several candidates explained in great detail the advantages incumbents have in fundraising, media a…

noun

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

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He was convicted of fraud

noun

The crime of obtaining money or property by deceiving people

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Convicted of tax fraud, he was sentenced to two years in prison., he says he’s been everywhere and …

noun

The crime of getting money by tricking or deceiving people, or a crime of this type

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Serious/massive fraud we only investigate when there are sufficient grounds for believing serious f…

adjective

(of a voice) rough and low in pitch.

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She spoke with a gruff, masculine voice

noun

A narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea.

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The fal estuary is long and wide, and falmouth grew along its western side in a straggling way, cur…

noun

A piece of land that sticks out from the coast into the sea

adjective

Loudly vigorous and cheerful.

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A hearty and boisterous character

noun

A vigorously cheerful and sporty person.

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Climbers and haversack-touting hearties

adjective

Enthusiastic and strong

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A hearty handshake, a hearty laugh, we ate a hearty breakfast before we set off on our hike., a hea…

noun

The measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.

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Columns rising to 65 feet in height

noun

A humorous or malicious deception.

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The evidence had been planted as part of an elaborate hoax

verb

Trick or deceive (someone).

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I now have reason to believe that in unraveling a hoax i was hoaxed myself.

verb

Deceive or trick.

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Staff were hoodwinked into thinking the cucumber was a sawn-off shotgun

verb

To deceive or trick someone

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We were hoodwinked into believing that we had won a lot of money.

noun

Deceptive or false talk or behaviour.

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His comments are sheer humbug

verb

Deceive; trick.

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Poor dave is easily humbugged

noun

Dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour that is intended to deceive people

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The usual political humbug, i know humbug when i see it., her arguments are impeccable and she has …

noun

A child or young person.

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She collected the kids from school

verb

(of a goat) give birth.

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Milk fever usually occurs in heavy milkers shortly after kidding

verb

Deceive (someone) in a playful way; tease.

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You're kidding me!

verb

(of a person or animal) be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface.

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The body lay face downwards on the grass

noun

The way, direction, or position in which something lies.

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He was familiarizing himself with the lie of the streets

verb

Tell a lie or lies.

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Why had ashenden lied about his visit to london?

noun

A plot or scheme.

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But hollinghurst doesn't rely on tabloid-inspired plot machinations to keep the book's engine ticki…

noun

A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

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Snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes

verb

Move skilfully or carefully.

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The lorry was unable to manoeuvre comfortably in the narrow street

noun

A planned action that is intended to get an advantage

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This manoeuvre has the effect of rewarding those shareholders who sell at the expense of those who …

noun

A false show or pretence.

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I doubt he could have kept up the masquerade for long

verb

Pretend to be someone one is not.

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A journalist masquerading as a man in distress

noun

A party or dance in which people wear masks (= coverings for the face)

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There were dozens of masquerade balls, parades, street dances, and fancy dress parties., i’m afraid…

verb

Cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression.

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Fans believed they were misled about the reasons for the cancellation

verb

To cause someone to believe something that is not true

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We’re not misleading people, and we’re not pretending to be something we’re not.

verb

To cause someone to believe something that is not true

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The government has repeatedly misled the public, and we're here to protest., mislead sb about sth t…

adjective

Serious and practical

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Barnes has a quiet, no-nonsense manner of doing business.

adjective

Practical and only interested in achieving what is intended without wasting time, listening to any unusual ideas, etc.

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A no-nonsense approach/attitude/style she has a commanding manner and no-nonsense approach to busin…

adjective

Allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked.

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He climbed through the open window

verb

Move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.

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She opened the door and went in

noun

Make or become formally ready for customers, visitors, or business.

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She raised $731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea

adjective

Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.

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He has been outspoken in his criticism

adjective

(of a person) expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people will be upset by them

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An outspoken critic of corruption

verb

Hang or extend outwards over.

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A concrete path overhung by jacaranda trees

noun

A part of something that extends or hangs over something else.

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He crouched beneath an overhang of bushes

verb

(of something at a high level) to stick out farther than something at a lower level and therefore not to have any support from below, or to hang over

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The balcony overhangs the patio, creating a shady place to sit., the house has a deep overhang faci…

noun

The pointed top of a mountain.

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Tatters of fog clung to the peak of the mountain

verb

Reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time.

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The disease peaked in summer

adjective

At the highest level; maximum.

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The canal was restored to peak condition

adjective

Saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite

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He's very plain-spoken., part of her appeal was that she was plain-spoken and straightforward.

verb

Present or constitute (a problem or danger).

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The sheer number of visitors is posing a threat to the area

noun

A way of standing or sitting, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.

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Photographs of boxers in ferocious poses

verb

Puzzle or perplex (someone) with a question or problem.

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We have thus posed the mathematician and the historian

noun

The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.

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I got out of the car in an alert posture

verb

Behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead.

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A billionaire posturing as a hero of the working class

noun

A very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.

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We swerved toward the edge of the precipice

noun

A very steep side of a cliff or mountain

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We stood at the edge of the precipice and looked down at the sea.

noun

An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

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His anger is masked by a pretence that all is well

noun

A way of behaving that is intended to deceive people

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She made absolutely no pretence of being interested., they kept up (= continued) a pretence of norm…

verb

Behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.

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I closed my eyes and pretended i was asleep

adjective

Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary.

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The children poured out pretend tea for the dolls

verb

To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, esp. in order to deceive people or as a game

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[ + to infinitive ] tom pretends to care., [ + (that) clause ] the children pretended (that) they w…

noun

A point of high land that juts out into the sea or a large lake; a headland.

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A rocky promontory

noun

A narrow area of high land that sticks out into the sea

noun

A long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.

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The north-east ridge of everest

verb

Mark with or form into narrow raised bands.

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A field ploughed in narrow stretches that are ridged up slightly

noun

A long, narrow, raised part of a surface, esp. a high edge of a hill or mountain

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A mountain ridge, plowed ridges looked like stripes across the field.

adjective

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

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They had to carry the victim across the rough, stony ground

adverb

In a manner that lacks gentleness; harshly or violently.

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Treat 'em rough but treat 'em fair

noun

A disreputable and violent person.

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The rear of the column was attacked by roughs

noun

An action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

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Emma tried to think of a ruse to get paul out of the house

proper noun

An industrial city and the principal port of bulgaria, on the river danube; population 156,959 (2008). turkish during the middle ages, it was captured by russia in 1877 and ceded to bulgaria.

noun

A very steep bank or slope; an escarpment.

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The north face is a very steep scarp

verb

Cut or erode (a slope or hillside) so that it becomes steep, perpendicular, or precipitous.

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The scarped edge of the central plateau

noun

A steep slope or cliff formed by folded or eroded layers of rock

noun

A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

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The occupational sick pay scheme

verb

Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong.

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Envious of their wealth, he schemed to bring about their downfall

noun

A plan for doing or organizing something

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The committee came up with a creative fundraising scheme., the yellow and white color scheme bright…

noun

A thing that is not what it is purported to be.

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Our current free health service is a sham

adjective

Bogus; false.

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A clergyman who arranged a sham marriage

verb

Short for pillow sham.

adjective

Measuring a small distance from end to end.

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Short dark hair

verb

(of a vowel) categorized as short with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard british english the vowel /ʊ/ in good is short as distinct from the long vowel /uː/ in food ).

noun

Short trousers that reach only to the knees or thighs.

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Cycling shorts

verb

Allow or cause (something) to be visible.

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A white blouse will show the blood

noun

A spectacle or display, typically an impressive one.

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Spectacular shows of bluebells

verb

Make visible or noticeable

noun

A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.

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He slithered helplessly down the slope

verb

(of a surface or line) be inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; slant up or down.

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The garden sloped down to a stream

adjective

Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

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In a straightforward case no fees will be charged

adjective

Easy to understand; clear

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The doctor explained the operation in straightforward english., she’s a straightforward, no-nonsens…

noun

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

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A series of devious stratagems

noun

A plan or trick to achieve something

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Barry devised several stratagems for escape.

noun

Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

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He had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions

noun

An action taken to hide something from someone

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[ u ] his excuse sounded more like subterfuge than a real reason.

phrasal verb

Provide with shelter

verb

To move something or someone from one place to another

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Please, take me with you!, it may rain, so take your umbrella., the suitcases were taken to madrid …

verb

To subtract one number or amount from another

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Take sth from sth you'll need to take $2,000 from the $8,000 to allow for tax., take sth/sb off (st…

noun

A cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.

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He's a double-dealer capable of any mean trick

verb

Cunningly deceive or outwit.

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Many people have been tricked by villains with false identity cards

adjective

Intended or used to deceive or mystify, or to create an illusion.

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A trick question

adjective

Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

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An unequivocal answer

adjective

Clear and firm

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The answer is an unequivocal “yes.”