011 NOUNS (20)

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ADMISSION 1. Her silence was taken as an admission of guilt/defeat. 2. They tried to get into the club but were refused admission.	1. the act of agreeing that something is true, especially unwillingly признаване (на грешка) 2. the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization достъп
FOREFRONT His team is at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines.	the most noticeable or important position челна позиция, видно място преден план
RECOGNITION He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his years as club secretary.	If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements признание (за добра работа)
KEEPSAKE Her aunt gave her a little wooden elephant as a keepsake.	a small present, usually not expensive, that is given to you by someone so that you will remember that person нещо за спомен
RESOLUTION 1. The United Nations passed (= voted to support) a resolution to increase aid to developing nations. 2. I made a resolution to give up chocolate.	1. an official decision that is made after a group or organization has voted решение, резолюция 2. a promise to yourself to do or to not do something решение
WITHDRAWAL 1. a campaign for Britain’s withdrawal from the EU 2. the withdrawal of the UN troops from the region	1. the act of no longer taking part in something or being a member of an organization оттегляне 2. the act of moving or taking something away or back изтегляне
ABYSS /əˈbɪs/ There are more than 200 caves and underground abysses.	a very deep hole that seems to have no bottom бездна, пропаст
LIVELIHOOD /ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/ Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships.	the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. средства за препитание
OUTBREAK an outbreak of cholera/food poisoning/rioting/war	a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant избухване (на война, епидемия и др под)
BARGAIN /ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/ "I'll clean the kitchen if you clean the car." "OK, it's a bargain."	an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else сделка
CONCESSION Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks. He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists.	something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this компромис, отстъпка
LANDMARK The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer.	an important stage in something's development решителен момент, повратна точка; епохално събитие
DROVES (pl) Fans came in droves to see her concert.	a large number of people or animals, often moving or doing something as a group тълпа, вълна от хора in droves = in swarm на тумби, на тълпи
HAIR /eər/ The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia. Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir.	a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies наследник
GOINGS - ON There've been a lot of strange/odd goings-on in that house recently.	events or activities that are strange, unusual, humorous or unsuitable нередности, странности
SWAMP /swɒmp/ Alligators live in these swamps.	an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing блато, тресавище, мочурище
AFFLICTION Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor. the afflictions of old age Traditionally, we have regarded obesity as an affliction of middle life.	something responsible for physical or mental suffering, such as a disease, grief, etc страдание, бедствие, нещастие
SEVERITY /sɪˈver.ə.ti/ Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries. I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems.	seriousness сериозност; тежък характер / тежко положение (на заболяване, на ситуация)
SUCCESSOR They haven’t yet named a successor to the outgoing CEO.	someone or something that follows and takes the job, place, or position that was held by another приемник, заместник, наследник
RALLY /ˈræl.i/ 5,000 people held an anti-nuclear rally. The rally was organized by local trade union officials.	a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters of a particular opinion митинг, събрание

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