what does one call the animals kept on a farm, for example cows or sheep?
livestock
name a word for "the character and atmosphere"
an ambiance
name a synonym for "to dislike / to hate"
to loathe
what's the difference between the words "negligent" and "negligible"
1. failing to give somebody enough care or attention
2. of very little importance or size and not worth considering
name a verb that means:
a) to take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces
b) to end an organization or a system gradually in an organized way
to dismantle
what does one need for holding and controlling a dog?
a leash
how would you translate "игра слов"?
a pun
what do we call the people who work for an organization or one of the armed forces?
personnel
what does "garrulous" mean?
talking a lot, especially about unimportant things
how would you translate "хромать"?
to limp
a predator
a prey
what adjective can we use to describe a clever + funny + short poem, slogan etc.?
snappy
is the word "handicapped" appropriate or offensive?
the term is now usually considered offensive (better options: disabled)
name 2 homophones of the word "peek"
peak, pique
how would you translate "умасливать / задабривать"?
to cajole / to woo
how would you translate "питаться падалью" or "рыться в мусоре"?
to scavenge
how would you translate "наследие"?
heritage or legacy
how would you translate "пережиток"?
a vestige
what's the difference between "meticulous" and "nitpicking"
1. approving
2. disapproving
name a verb meaning "to have a particular opinion about somebody/something"
to deem
what verbs can we use to describe animalistic movements and ways of eating?
1. waddle, trot, scamper, prowl, etc.
2. devour, guzzle, etc.
how does one usually feel while reading horror stories?
apprehensive, uneasy, rattled, aghast, etc.
name at least three English words for the Russian "рассерженный"
indignant, peeved, exasperated, incensed, etc.
how does one pronounce the following actions: - ÷ = x a2
subtract, divide, equals, multiply, square
name a synonym for "to dribble"
to drool