Flash - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon.

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An iron bar

verb

Fasten (something, especially a door or window) with a bar or bars.

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She bolted and barred the door

preposition

Except for.

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His kids were all gone now, bar one

noun

A long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building.

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There are very fine oak beams in the oldest part of the house

verb

Transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction.

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The satellite beamed back radio signals to scientists on earth

noun

A line of light coming from the sun or a bright light, esp. as seen against a darker background

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A beam of sunlight, a laser beam scans the disc’s surface., [ i ] the sun beamed down on the ball f…

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn, typically round the waist, to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons.

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He tightened his leather belt an extra notch

verb

Fasten with a belt.

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She belted her raincoat firmly

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist

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A black leather belt, the corn belt (= area known for growing corn), he belted the ball out of the …

noun

A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion.

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They were thrown backwards by the blast

verb

Blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives.

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The school was blasted by an explosion

exclamation

Expressing annoyance.

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‘blast! the car won't start!’

noun

A very large or fiercely burning fire.

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Twenty firemen fought the blaze

verb

Used in various expressions of anger, bewilderment, or surprise as a euphemism for ‘hell’.

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‘go to blazes!’ he shouted

verb

Set an example by being the first to do something; pioneer.

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Small firms would set the pace, blazing a trail for others to follow

verb

Shut and open the eyes quickly.

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I blinked in astonishment

noun

An act of shutting and opening the eyes very quickly.

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He was observing her every blink

verb

To close and open the eyes quickly, once or several times

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[ i ] he stared at us without blinking.

adjective

(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

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A bold attempt to solve the crisis

noun

A bold typeface or letter.

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Shadow cabinet members listed in bold

adjective

Brave, or without fear

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He is a qualified politician with bold ideas., she was friendly without being bold., the costumes w…

noun

A bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window.

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He reached through the hole in the door and slid the bolt on the inside.

verb

Fasten (a door or window) with a bar that slides into a socket.

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All the doors were locked and bolted

verb

(of a horse or other animal) run away suddenly, typically from fear.

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The horses shied and bolted

noun

A container filled with explosive or incendiary material, designed to explode on impact or when detonated by a timing, proximity, or remote-control device.

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A bomb attack

verb

Attack (a place or object) with a bomb or bombs.

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They bombed the city at dawn

noun

A weapon that explodes and is used to kill or hurt people or to damage buildings

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Drop a bomb during the war, the enemy dropped a huge number of bombs on the city., a 100-pound bomb…

verb

Walk or run with leaping strides.

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Louis came bounding down the stairs

noun

A leaping movement towards or over something.

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I went up the steps in two effortless bounds

verb

Form the boundary of; enclose.

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The ground was bounded by a main road on one side and a meadow on the other

adjective

Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

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He was brash, cocky, and arrogant

noun

Loose broken rock or ice.

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Brash ice

adjective

Having a lot of energy and the confidence to succeed, and not having much respect for others or worrying about their feelings

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His lawyer was brash, arrogant, and egocentric, but he usually won his cases., a designer known for…

noun

A roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, made of metal or plastic and used to hold and carry liquids.

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A bucket and spade

verb

Rain heavily.

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It was still bucketing down

noun

A container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids

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Armed with a bucket and a mop, i started washing the floor., bucket and spade uk i took my two-year…

verb

(of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood.

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A fire burned and crackled cheerfully in the grate

noun

An injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.

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He was treated in hospital for burns to his hands

noun

A small stream.

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There is a burn running through the flower beds

verb

Break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure.

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One of the balloons burst

noun

An instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion.

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The mortar bursts were further away than before

verb

To break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this

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Burst open suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rush…

noun

A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect.

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The buzz of the bees

verb

Make a low, continuous humming sound.

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Mosquitoes were buzzing all around us

verb

To make a continuous, low sound such as the sound some insects make, or to move quickly while making this sound

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[ i ] something was buzzing around me as i tried to sleep., [ t ] all were expected to run, literal…

noun

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

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He seemed destined for a career as an engineer like his father

verb

Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

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The coach careered across the road and went through a hedge

noun

A job for which you are trained and in which it is possible to advance during your working life, so that you get greater responsibility and earn more money

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He’s hoping for a career in social work., she left college to pursue an acting career., the bus car…

verb

Demand (an amount) as a price for a service rendered or goods supplied.

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Wedding planners may charge an hourly fee of up to £150

noun

A price asked for goods or services.

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Our standard charge for a letter is £25

noun

An ambassador's deputy.

adjective

Clearly visible.

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He was very thin, with a conspicuous adam's apple

adjective

Easily noticed; obvious

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He was conspicuous as usual with a big yellow bow tie.

adjective

Very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted

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In china, her blonde hair was conspicuous., look conspicuous he tried not to look conspicuous and m…

adjective

In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.

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Crude oil

noun

Offensively coarse or rude, especially in relation to sexual matters.

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A crude joke

noun

Natural mineral oil.

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The ship was carrying 80,000 tonnes of crude

noun

A small pointed missile that can be thrown or fired.

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The classroom was littered with paper darts

verb

Move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly.

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She darted across the street

verb

A sudden quick movement

verb

Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.

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I dashed into the garden

exclamation

Used to express mild annoyance.

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Dash it all, i am in charge

noun

An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily.

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She made a dash for the door

verb

Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.

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The palace used to display a series of tapestries

noun

A performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment.

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A display of fireworks

verb

Something intended to communicate a particular impression

adjective

Costing a lot of money.

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Keeping a horse is expensive

adjective

Costing a lot of money

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Rolls royces are very expensive., be expensive to big houses are expensive to maintain., expensive …

adjective

Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

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It was rather extravagant to buy both

adjective

More expensive than is necessary or reasonable, or having the characteristics of being expensive

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Company executives enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle., top athletes are showered with extravagant gi…

adjective

Spending or costing a lot of money

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Severe cuts in public spending mean that demands for extravagant pay rises are no longer realistic.…

noun

Each of the four slender jointed parts attached to either hand (or five, if the thumb is included).

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She raked her hair back with her fingers

verb

Touch or feel with the fingers.

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The thin man fingered his moustache

verb

Any of the terminal members of the hand

adjective

(of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

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The band's flamboyant lead singer

noun

A madagascan tree with bright red flowers and leaves composed of numerous leaflets, planted as a street tree in the tropics.

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They're over now and it seems to be the turn of exotics; bauhinias are out and flamboyants will be …

adjective

Very confident in your behaviour, and liking to be noticed by other people, for example because of the way you dress, talk, etc.

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A flamboyant gesture, the writer's flamboyant lifestyle was well known.

noun

A sudden brief burst of bright flame or light.

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The flare of the match lit up his face

verb

Burn or shine with a sudden intensity.

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The bonfire crackled and flared up

verb

To burn brightly either for a short time or on and off

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The candle flared then went out., [ i ] these trousers flare slightly at the ankle., the dispute th…

adjective

Ostentatiously attractive or impressive.

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He always had a flashy car

adjective

Expensive or stylish, or brightly colored

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He wears flashy clothes.

adjective

Looking too bright, big, and expensive in a way that is intended to get attention and admiration

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Flashy clothes, a flashy car, flashy gold jewellery

verb

(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.

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The interior lights flickered, and came on

noun

An unsteady movement of a flame or light causing rapid variations in brightness.

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The flicker of a candle flame caught our eyes

noun

An american woodpecker that often feeds on ants on the ground.

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Woodpeckers, flickers, chickadees and nuthatches are among the many species that benefit from it.

verb

Shine or glow brightly due to fluorescence.

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The molecules fluoresce when excited by ultraviolet radiation

verb

To absorb light of a short wavelength and produce light of a longer wavelength, particularly when this produces a very bright colour that can be seen in the dark

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This material fluoresces under ultraviolet light which makes it easier to identify., the coral fluo…

verb

(of a material or a living creature) to absorb light of a short wavelength and produce light of a longer wavelength, particularly in a very bright colour, which only lasts as long as light is being absorbed

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This material fluoresces under ultraviolet light, which makes it easier to identify., the coral flu…

verb

(of a person's skin, face, etc.) become red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong emotion.

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Rachel flushed angrily

noun

A reddening of the face, skin, etc., typically caused by illness or strong emotion.

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A flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks

adjective

Completely level or even with another surface.

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The gates are flush with the adjoining fencing

verb

(of a bird, bat, or insect) move through the air using wings.

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Close the door or the moths will fly in

noun

An opening at the crotch of a pair of trousers, closed with a zip or buttons and typically covered with a flap.

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Interesting alternatives are velcro straps or, if the shorts fit perfectly, stylish button flies.

noun

A flying insect of a large order characterized by a single pair of transparent wings and sucking (and often also piercing) mouthparts. flies are of great importance as vectors of disease.

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Almost 40 years ago ed lewis discovered a remarkable fly that differs from an ordinary fly by one e…

adjective

Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.

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Garish shirts in all sorts of colours

adjective

Unpleasantly bright

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A pair of garish bermuda shorts

adjective

Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.

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Silver bows and gaudy ribbons

noun

A celebratory dinner or entertainment held by a college for old members.

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Administratively, the college cannot cope with more than one gaudy per year

adjective

Having too many bright colors

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He was wearing a gaudy hawaiian shirt.

verb

Stare in an angry or fierce way.

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She glared at him, her cheeks flushing

noun

A fierce or angry stare.

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She gave harley a glare of contempt

verb

To look at someone angrily and without moving your eyes

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He kept talking during the concert, and people were glaring at him., the sun glared on the snow and…

verb

Shine brightly, especially with reflected light.

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Light gleamed on the china cats

noun

A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something.

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The gleam of a silver tray

verb

To shine with a soft light

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Street lights gleamed brightly in the snow., the gleam of silver candlesticks

verb

Shine faintly with a wavering light.

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The moonlight glimmered on the lawn

noun

A faint or wavering light.

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He saw a faint glimmer of light from her window

verb

(of light) to shine without strength or not continuously

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A candle glimmered faintly in the darkened room., a glimmer of light, the treaty offered a glimmer …

verb

Give out or reflect small flashes of light.

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Her glasses glinted in the firelight

noun

A small flash of light, especially a reflected one.

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The glint of gold in his teeth

verb

To produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface

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The stream glinted in the moonlight., a large diamond glinted on her finger.

verb

(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.

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His cheeks glistened with tears

noun

A sparkling light reflected from something wet.

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There was a glisten of perspiration across her top lip

verb

(esp. of wet surfaces) to shine brightly

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His eyes glistened with tears.

noun

A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having very long hind legs and typically found in grassland or open woodland.

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European game animals include various deer, wild boar, hare, and rabbit.

verb

Run with great speed.

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He hared off between the trees

noun

An animal like a large rabbit that can run very fast and has long ears

verb

Move or act with great haste.

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We'd better hurry

noun

Great haste.

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In my hurry to leave i knocked over a pile of books

verb

To move or act quickly, or to cause someone to move or act quickly

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[ i ] we have to hurry if we’re going to make it there in time., [ t ] i hurried the kids through t…

verb

Move or cause to move at high speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner.

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A runaway car hurtled towards them

verb

Move with or as if with a rushing sound

verb

To move very fast, esp. in what seems a dangerous way

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The truck hurtled along at breakneck speed.

adjective

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

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They were kept awake by loud music

adverb

With a great deal of volume.

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They shouted as loud as they could

adjective

Having or producing a large amount of sound

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A loud noise, would you speak a little louder, please?, "what does she want now?" he asked loudly.,…

adjective

Unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect.

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Lurid food colourings

adjective

Shocking because involving violence or sex

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She told me all the lurid details of her divorce.

adjective

Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

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A large and obtrusive works where ammonia is produced

adjective

Noticeable in a way that is unpleasant or unwanted

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The soldiers wore civilian clothes to make their presence less obtrusive.

adjective

Characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.

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A simple design that is glamorous without being ostentatious

adjective

Intended to attract admiration or notice

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Ostentatious jewelry, ostentatious gestures, she waved her hand about, ostentatiously displaying he…

noun

A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.

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The outbreak of world war ii

noun

A sudden release of strong emotion.

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An angry outburst from the prime minister

noun

A sudden, violent expression of emotion, esp. anger

adjective

In a particular place.

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A doctor must be present at the ringside

noun

The period of time now occurring.

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They are happy and at peace, refusing to think beyond the present

verb

Give or award formally or ceremonially.

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The duke presented certificates to the men

adjective

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

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Pretentious art films

adjective

Trying to give the appearance of great importance, esp. in a way that is obvious

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Pretentious restaurants, pretentious, silly poetry

noun

A rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck.

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The doctor found a faint pulse

verb

Throb rhythmically; pulsate.

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A knot of muscles at the side of his jaw pulsed

noun

The edible seed of a leguminous plant, for example a chickpea, lentil, or bean.

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Use pulses such as peas and lentils to eke out meat dishes

noun

A competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is the fastest in covering a set course.

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Hill started from pole position and won the race

verb

Compete with another or others to see who is fastest at covering a set course or achieving an objective.

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The vet took blood samples from the horses before they raced

noun

Each of the major groupings into which humankind is considered (in various theories or contexts) to be divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry.

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People of all races, colours, and creeds

noun

Each of the lines in which light (and heat) may seem to stream from the sun or any luminous body, or pass through a small opening.

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A ray of sunlight came through the window

verb

Spread from or as if from a central point.

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Delicate lines rayed out at each corner of her eyes

noun

A broad flat marine or freshwater fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, winglike pectoral fins, and a long slender tail. many rays have venomous spines or electric organs.

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Participants will dive amidst one of europe's largest collection of sharks, as well as 2000 other f…

verb

Move with urgent haste.

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Oliver rushed after her

noun

A sudden quick movement towards something, typically by a number of people.

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There was a rush for the door

noun

An erect, tufted marsh or waterside plant resembling a sedge or grass, with inconspicuous greenish or brownish flowers. widely distributed in temperate areas, some kinds are used for matting, chair seats, and baskets.

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Then the land went down, and there was marsh of rushes and willow and hazel.

verb

Emit flashes of light; sparkle.

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The sleek boat seemed to scintillate with a dark blue light

verb

Go or leave somewhere quickly.

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They scooted off on their bikes

verb

Run or move very quickly or hastily

verb

Burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat.

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Surrounding houses were scorched by heat from the blast

noun

The burning or charring of the surface of something.

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A scorch mark

verb

To burn a surface slightly, causing it to change color

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[ t ] the iron was too hot and scorched the shirt.

noun

A long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or similar.

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The shaft of a golf club

verb

(of light) shine in beams.

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Brilliant sunshine shafted through the skylight

verb

Shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.

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The sea shimmered in the sunlight

noun

A soft, slightly wavering light.

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A pale shimmer of moonlight

verb

(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.

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The sun shone through the window

noun

A quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something.

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My hair has lost its shine

verb

Kill or wound (a person or animal) with a bullet or arrow.

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He was shot in the leg during an armed robbery

noun

A young branch or sucker springing from the main stock of a tree or other plant.

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He nipped off the new shoots that grew where the leaves joined the stems

exclamation

Variant spelling of chute1.

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

adjective

Having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colourful, or ostentatious.

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Showy flowers

verb

Depart quickly or hurriedly; run away.

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When he saw us, he skedaddled

verb

To run away quickly

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Go on, kids, skedaddle!

adjective

Stylish and attractive.

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Snazzy little silk dresses

adjective

Modern and stylish in a way that attracts attention

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Snazzy computer graphics

noun

A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal.

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A log fire was sending sparks on to the rug

verb

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

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The ignition sparks as soon as the gas is turned on

verb

Engage in courtship.

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He went a sparking among the rosy country girls

verb

Shine brightly with flashes of light.

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Her earrings sparkled as she turned her head

noun

A glittering flash of light.

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There was a sparkle in his eyes

verb

To shine brightly

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The lake sparkled in the sunlight., his writings sparkle with intelligence., we could tell she was …

noun

The rate at which someone or something moves or operates or is able to move or operate.

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We turned on to the runway and began to gather speed

verb

Move quickly.

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I got into the car and home we sped

noun

(a) rate at which something moves or happens

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[ c ] a speed of 25 miles per hour, [ u ] both cars were traveling at high speed., [ u ] they came …

verb

Thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill.

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He stabbed her in the stomach

noun

A thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon.

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Multiple stab wounds

verb

To injure someone using a sharp, pointed object

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He was stabbed with a fork., he’s recovering from stab wounds., cheri felt a sudden stab of guilt.,…

noun

A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings.

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A streak of oil

verb

Cover (a surface) with streaks.

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Tears streaking her face, cynthia looked up

noun

A mark of a color that is different from what surrounds it, or a thin strip of light

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Streaks of gray and black colored the marble., the comet appeared as a dazzling streak in the sky.,…

noun

A small, narrow river.

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A perfect trout stream

verb

(of liquid, air, gas, etc.) run or flow in a continuous current in a specified direction.

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She sat with tears streaming down her face

noun

A small river that flows on or below the surface of the ground

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Rivers are wider, deeper, and longer than streams., the faucet leaked in a steady stream., an endle…

noun

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide.

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Flooding caused by tidal surges

verb

(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward.

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The journalists surged forward

noun

A sudden and great increase

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A surge in sales, a surge in the stock market, the young american’s victory touched off a surge of …

adjective

Lacking flavour.

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The vegetables were watery and tasteless

adjective

Showing such bad judgment as to be offensive

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They received hundreds of complaints after he told a tasteless joke on tv., the soup was watery and…

adjective

Showy but cheap and of poor quality.

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Tawdry jewellery

noun

Cheap and gaudy finery.

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I had seen him in procession with his golden crook, preceded by the priests of his diocese, dressed…

adjective

Showy, cheap, and of poor quality

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Tawdry jewelry/furnishings

verb

Pull (something) apart or to pieces with force.

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I tore up the letter

noun

A hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully.

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There was a tear in her dress

verb

(of the eye) produce tears.

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The freezing wind made her eyes tear

adjective

(especially of items of popular culture) of poor quality.

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Trashy novels and formulaic movies

adjective

Worthless, or of low quality

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Trashy romance novels

verb

(of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint.

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The lights twinkled in the distance

noun

A sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes.

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She looked at me with a grin and a twinkle in her eye

verb

(of light) to shine brightly and then less brightly, as if quickly flashing on and off

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Stars twinkled in the clear night sky., his eyes twinkled with mischief., we could see the twinkle …

verb

Remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.

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The princess unveiled a plaque

verb

To make something secret known

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The president’s new policy was unveiled at the press conference.

verb

To show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time

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The company unveiled a 2.7% rise in underlying profits to $544m., unveil a plan/policy/proposal the…

adjective

Lacking sophistication or good taste.

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A vulgar check suit

verb

Move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal.

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He waved to me from the train

noun

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.

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He was swept out to sea by a freak wave

verb

(physics) a movement up and down or back and forth

noun

A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or between one's teeth.

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As was expected, his special appearance was greeted with whistles and applause that reverberated th…

verb

Emit a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth.

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The audience cheered and whistled

verb

The sound made when someone forces breath through pursed lips

verb

Move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound.

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The missiles whizzed past

noun

A whistling or buzzing sound made by something moving fast through the air.

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I can add whizzes, bangs and sparkles really easily.

noun

Someone who is very good and successful at something

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A whizz at/on/with sth you don't have to be a whizz at computers in this job., a computer/financial…

verb

Move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound.

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A train whooshed by

noun

A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound.

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There was a big whoosh of air

exclamation

Used to imitate sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound.

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The starlings gather, then suddenly—whoosh!—flocks rise and swirl

verb

Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting.

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He winked at nicole as he passed

noun

An act of winking.

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Barney gave him a knowing wink

verb

Destroy or obliterate.

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Zap the enemy's artillery before it can damage your core units

noun

A sudden effect or event that makes a dramatic impact, especially a sudden burst of energy or sound.

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The eggs get an extra zap of uv light

verb

A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact

verb

Fasten with a zip.

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He zipped up his waterproof

noun

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten garments, bags, and other items.

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Miss stephenson was wearing black baggy knee-length combat trousers covered in zips and chains, and…

pronoun

Nothing at all.

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You got zip to do with me and my kind, buddy

verb

Move or travel very quickly.

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He jumped into his car and zoomed off

noun

A camera shot that changes smoothly from a long shot to a close-up or vice versa.

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As a result, instead of the clean visuals that typify the science fiction genre, we see lens flares…

exclamation

Used to express sudden fast movement.

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Then suddenly, zoom!, he's off