Words Trainer 3-4

вахтер – человек, чья работа – присматривать за зданием	a janitor is a person whose job is to look after a building
выносить мусор	empty the trash
моё дежурство длилось 2 часа	my vigil lasted for 2 hours
дежурить	to keep vigil
Это соглашение очень двусмысленное и открыто к различным толкованиям	This agreement is very ambiguous [æm'bɪgjuəs] and open to various interpretations.
свирепствующая, необузданная инфляция	rampant inflation
заметить кого-л. в толпе	to spot smb. in the crowd
Ненатянутый, слабый канат слабый контроль	a lax rope lax control
не иметь стимула для более упорной работы	to have no incentive [ɪn'sentɪv] to work harder
нелепая идея	preposterous idea
окруженный посредственными людьми, он может показаться интеллектуалом	surrounded by mediocrities, he can seem an intellectual
попытка свергнуть демократическое правительство	an attempt to subvert [sʌb'vɜːt] democratic government
всё, что он знал, он узнал от своего предшественника	he learned everything he knew from his predecessor['priːdɪˌsesə]

TED 25 “I was held hostage for 317 days…”

behead cut off the head of

long for want smth very much

stateless without nationality

commodity something that is sold for money

spare to release or relieve, as from pain, suffering щадить; избавлять (от чего-л.)

reconcile ['rek(ə)nsaɪl] restore friendly relations between улаживать (ссору, спор и т. п.)

trunk the space at the back of a car for carrying luggage

leak [liːk] a disclosure, often intentional, of secret information

submission the action or fact of accepting or to a superiorforce подчинение

kidnapping an act of abducting someone and holding themcaptive

refugee [ˌrefju'ʤiː] a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war

sanctity ['sæŋ(k)tətɪ] the state or quality of being holy, sacred святость

abduct [əb'dʌkt] to remove (a person) by force; kidnap

decoy ['diːkɔɪ] something designed to deceive an enemy or divert his attention приманка

7 reasons to downshift:

1) Eliminate financial stress. Downshifting doesn't mean a smaller house,

just smaller outgoings and less pressure on your wallet.
2) Live a healthier life. Adopt a more 'outside' and active existence. Eat

whenyou are hungry, sleep when tired and work more efficiently as a result.

Downshifters are always busy!
3) Appreciate the simpler things
Life is full of treasure and free pleasures. Picnics, healthy walks, conversing

and enjoying the company of your loved ones. Catch up on what you have

lost by living on the treadmill - anything is possible.
4) Explore your own creativity
Are you good at painting, creative writing, or furniture restoration perhaps? Find out what your God given talents are and have fun uncovering new ones!
5) Broaden your mind
Downshifting promotes a more hands-on attitude to all aspects of life. Learn a bunch of new skills from books, the internet, and the new friends you will suddenly have the time to be with!
6) Give something back to the community
If you have the time, consider being a volunteer for a charity or local organisation. A few hours of your time could be priceless to a soul that needs a hand and it feels great!
7) Make more of your life
Stop in your tracks and evaluate where you are, what you have done, what is really important to you, how much you see of the ones you love and what the future holds.

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