002 NOUNS (23)

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CONTROVERSY There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics.	a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people спор, дискусия, полемика
CUTBACK cutbacks in public spending staff cutbacks	a reduction in something, made in order to save money
BREACH He was sued for breach of contract. The congressman was accused of a breach of secrecy rules.	an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship
VIOLATION The takeover of the embassy constitutes a flagrant violation of international law.	an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect
INSOLENCE Her insolence cost her her job.	extremely rude behaviour that shows a lack of respect for somebody нахалство, наглост
OBSTACLE A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.	something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult
DESIGNATION The district is under consideration for designation as a conservation area. Her official designation is Financial Controller.	designation (as something) the action of choosing a person or thing for a particular purpose, or of giving them or it a particular status предназначение; титла
SPAN /spæn/ an average life span of 70 years I worked with him over a span of six years.	the period of time that sometimes exists or happens продължителност
DOWNSIDE It’s a great plan – the downside is that it’s going to cost a lot of money.	a disadvantage or negative aspect of something недостатък
COMEBACK He’s hoping to make his political comeback in the next election. The singer staged a remarkable comeback with his latest album.	a period when someone or something becomes successful or popular again успешно завръщане към минала слава, популярност завръщане
PREDATOR /ˈpredətə(r)/ The birds have to be protected from foxes and other predators.	an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals хищник
SETBACK The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process. There has been a slight setback in our plans.	a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse спънка, пречка
DAREDEVIL /ˈdeəˌdev.əl Spectators watched in horror as the nineteen-year-old daredevil smashed into the ground	a person who does dangerous things and takes risks авантюрист, луда глава
SURGE /sɜːdʒ/ An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash. There has been a surge in house prices recently.	a sudden and great increase внезапно повишаване
DEAD RINGER FOR [ded'riŋə] That woman is a dead ringer for your wife - does she have a twin sister?	someone who looks exactly like someone else същински двойник
DEFICIENCY Vitamin deficiency in the diet can cause illness.	the state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is essential недостиг недоимък
TAKEAWAY Iwant to emphasize the three key takeaways from today's call. The takeaway lesson for me is the importance of admitting mistakes.	a main message or piece of information that you learn from something you hear or read извод, поука
DISPARITY In any case, the wide disparity of incomes leads to a certain instability.	a lack of equality or similarity, especially in a way that is not fair неравенство, несъответствие
ANXIETY /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school. I regret any anxiety or concern that I may, unwittingly, have caused.	an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future тревога, безпокойство
ALLEGATION /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ The chief executive of the company resigned last autumn over allegations about his expenses. Allegations that Mr Dwight was receiving money from known criminals have caused a scandal. He made allegations of unfair dismissal against his former employers.	a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal необосновано обвинение, изявление
CARNAGE /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ Drink driving used to be socially acceptable, and the result was carnage on our roads. He was one of the few journalists who described the human carnage at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.	the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in war or killing a large number of animals касапница, клане, масово избиване използва се и в преносен смисъл - например ако хората са загубили парите си на борсата и др подобни
RESURGENCE /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/ The creation of independent states has led to a resurgence of nationalism.	(formal) a new increase of activity or interest in a particular subject or idea that had been forgotten for some time съживяване, активизиране възраждане re - surge - nce surge - a sudden and great increase
STINT Perhaps her most productive period was her five-year stint as a foreign correspondent in New York. have a stint do a stint stint at something stint as something (stint as a teacher) stint in (stint in the army) stint with (stint with orchestras) stint of (stint of five years) stint + ing (stint working)	a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

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