Tommy’s house. Marina Nitsinska

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      1. a large, decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs

      2. to make someone feel less unhappy; to console

      3. the act of looking directly into one another’s eyes

      4. a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

      5. expressing disapproval or disappointment

      6. intentionally, deliberately

      7. decided by previous events or by people rather than by chance

      8. something of little importance or value

      9. to reach a desired objective or result by effort, skill, or courage

      10. to prevail, predominate

      II Replace the italicized words and word combinations with synonyms from the list below in the appropriate form.

      1. The guy makes no attempt to conceal his indifferent attitude to the critical situation at work. Has he found a new job? I will ask him about his intentions.

      2. Alex was used to doing only what his mum wanted. He had no choice, as all his plans and prospects were decided in advance by his parents.

      3. The Head of the laboratory says that she is going to give the green light to conduct the experiment and implement the new project.

      4. Everybody is sure that when the art director joins the company, a rare genius will rule in this studio.

      5. Jane will not even notice you if you enter the room, she is completely involved in drawing.

      6. The shy girl blushed in confusion when she read the sincere message of her schoolmate.

      7. She knows for sure that her son is not going to waste time on trifles. He promised her to do all his best to become a great scientist.

      8. Katty won’t go to the party so late, because she doesn’t want to provoke her father’s negative reaction and catch his disapproving look on herself.

      9. If you drop this sculpture here now, a huge bang will wake up the whole house.

      10. Her overcritical stare won’t influence my self-evaluation.

      11. It’s not a good idea to tell him jokes and entertain now, nothing will console him, until he gets over the critical moment by himself.

      12. Betty didn’t believe that her brother could hurt somebody deliberately.