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1 sneer
[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) a surâde dispreţuitor2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) a-şi arăta dispreţul (prin limbaj)3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) a vorbi pe un ton dispreţuitor2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) sarcasm -
2 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) a dori (ceva)2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) a vrea3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) a dori (cuiva ceva)2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) dorinţă2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) dorinţă3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) urare•- wishing-well -
3 calm
1. adjective1) (still or quiet: a calm sea; The weather was calm.) liniştit2) (not anxious or excited: a calm person/expression; Please keep calm!) calm2. noun1) ((a period of) absence of wind and large waves.) acalmie2) (peace and quiet: He enjoyed the calm of the library.) linişte3. verb(to make calm: Calm yourself!) a (se) linişti- calmly- calmness
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4 compliment
1. ['kompləmənt] noun(an expression of praise or flattery: He's always paying her compliments.) compliment2. [kompli'ment] verb(to praise or flatter: He complimented her on her cooking.) a complimenta, a face complimente- with compliments -
5 countenance
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6 express
[ik'spres] 1. verb1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) a exprima2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) a (se) exprima3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) a exprima4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) a expedia urgent2. adjective1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) expres2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) explicit3. adverb(by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) expres, prin poştă rapidă4. noun1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) (tren) expres2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) cu poşta rapidă•- expression
- expressionless
- expressive
- expressiveness
- expressively
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7 pout
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8 praise
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9 scowl
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10 smile
1. verb(to show pleasure, amusement etc by turning up the corners of the mouth: He smiled warmly at her as he shook hands; They all smiled politely at the joke; He asked her what she was smiling at.) a zâmbi2. noun(an act of smiling, or the resulting facial expression: `How do you do?' he said with a smile; the happy smiles of the children.) zâmbet, surâs- smiling- be all smiles -
11 term
[tə:m] 1. noun1) (a (usually limited) period of time: a term of imprisonment; a term of office.) perioadă, mandat; dată limită2) (a division of a school or university year: the autumn term.) semestru3) (a word or expression: Myopia is a medical term for short-sightedness.) termen•- terms2. verb(to name or call: That kind of painting is termed `abstract'.) a numi- in terms of -
12 twinkle
['twiŋkl] 1. verb1) (to shine with a small, slightly unsteady light: The stars twinkled in the sky.) a licări2) ((of eyes) to shine in this way usually to express amusement: His eyes twinkled mischievously.) a luci2. noun1) (an expression of amusement (in one's eyes).) licărire2) (the act of twinkling.) scânteiere -
13 vent
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