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1 figure of speech
(one of several devices (eg metaphor, simile) for using words not with their ordinary meanings but to make a striking effect.) stilistinė priemonė -
2 petrify
(to make (someone) very frightened; to terrify: The thought of having to make a speech petrified him.) kelti (kam) siaubą, stulbinti -
3 speak
[spi:k]past tense - spoke; verb1) (to say (words) or talk: He can't speak; He spoke a few words to us.) kalbėti2) ((often with to or (American) with) to talk or converse: Can I speak to/with you for a moment?; We spoke for hours about it.) šnekėti3) (to (be able to) talk in (a language): She speaks Russian.) kalbėti4) (to tell or make known (one's thoughts, the truth etc): I always speak my mind.) sakyti5) (to make a speech, address an audience: The Prime Minister spoke on unemployment.) kalbėti•- speaker- speaking
- spoken
- - spoken
- generally speaking
- speak for itself/themselves
- speak out
- speak up
- to speak of -
4 at short notice
(without much warning time for preparation etc: He had to make the speech at very short notice when his boss suddenly fell ill.) iš anksto neįspėjus, staiga, tuojau pat -
5 declaim
[di'kleim](to make (a speech) in an impressive and dramatic manner: She declaimed against immorality.) rėžti kalbą -
6 rise to the occasion
(to be able to do what is required in an emergency etc: He had never had to make a speech before, but he rose to the occasion magnificently.) susidoroti, neapvilti -
7 free
[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) laisvas2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) laisvas3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) dosnus4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) laisvas, nesuvaržytas5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) nemokamas6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) laisvas7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) laisvas, neužimtas8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) ne(be)turintis2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) išlaisvinti2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) iš(si)vaduoti•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) dirbti laisvu/neetatiniu darbuotoju- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free -
8 report
[rə'po:t] 1. noun1) (a statement or description of what has been said, seen, done etc: a child's school report; a police report on the accident.) pranešimas, pažangumo pažymėjimas, ataskaita, reportažas2) (rumour; general talk: According to report, the manager is going to resign.) gandas3) (a loud noise, especially of a gun being fired.) pokštelėjimas2. verb1) (to give a statement or description of what has been said, seen, done etc: A serious accident has just been reported; He reported on the results of the conference; Our spies report that troops are being moved to the border; His speech was reported in the newspaper.) pranešti, pateikti ataskaitą, paskelbti2) (to make a complaint about; to give information about the misbehaviour etc of: The boy was reported to the headmaster for being rude to a teacher.) apskųsti3) (to tell someone in authority about: He reported the theft to the police.) pranešti apie4) (to go (to a place or a person) and announce that one is there, ready for work etc: The boys were ordered to report to the police-station every Saturday afternoon; Report to me when you return; How many policemen reported for duty?) prisistatyti, pasirodyti•- reporter- reported speech
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9 blunt
1. adjective1) ((of objects) having no point or sharp edge: a blunt knife.) atšipęs, bukas2) ((of people) (sometimes unpleasantly) straightforward or frank in speech: She was very blunt, and said that she did not like him.) tiesus, tiesmukiškas2. verb(to make less sharp: This knife has been blunted by years of use.) (at)šipinti, (at)bukinti- bluntly- bluntness -
10 draft
1. noun1) (a rough sketch or outline of something, especially written: a rough draft of my speech.) apmatai, projektas2) (a group (of soldiers etc) taken from a larger group.) atrankinė grupė3) (an order (to a bank etc) for the payment of money: a draft for $80.) čekis4) ((American) conscription: He emigrated to avoid the draft.) šaukimas į kariuomenę2. verb1) (to make in the form of a rough plan: Could you draft a report on this?) padaryti apmatus/projektà2) ((American) to conscript into the army etc: He was drafted into the Navy.) imti á kariuomenæ•- draft dodger
- draft evasion
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11 dry up
1) (to lose water; to cease running etc completely: All the rivers dried up in the heat.) išdžiūti2) (to become used up: Supplies of bandages have dried up.) baigtis, išsekti3) (to make dry: The sun dried up the puddles in the road.) išdžiovinti4) ((of a speaker) to forget what he is going to say: He dried up in the middle of his speech.) nutilti -
12 effect
[i'fekt] 1. noun1) (a result or consequence: He is suffering from the effects of over-eating; His discovery had little effect at first.) poveikis, pasekmė2) (an impression given or produced: The speech did not have much effect (on them); a pleasing effect.) įspūdis2. verb(to make happen; to bring about: He tried to effect a reconciliation between his parents.) pasiekti- effectively
- effects
- effectual
- come into effect
- for effect
- in effect
- put into effect
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13 fit
I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) sveikas2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) tinkamas2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) tinkantis daiktas3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) tikti2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) pritikti3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) įtaisyti, įstatyti4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) pritaisyti•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) įrenginys, įtaisas2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) pri(si)matavimas•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) priepuolis2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) priepuolis• -
14 interrupt
1) (to stop a person while he is saying or doing something, especially by saying etc something oneself: He interrupted her while she was speaking; He interrupted her speech; Listen to me and don't interrupt!) pertraukti2) (to stop or make a break in (an activity etc): He interrupted his work to eat his lunch; You interrupted my thoughts.) nutraukti, pertraukti3) (to cut off (a view etc): A block of flats interrupted their view of the sea.) užstoti• -
15 open
['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) atdaras, atviras, atidarytas2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) atverstas3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) atidarytas4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) atviras5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) atviras, nuoširdus6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) atviras7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) atviras2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) at(si)daryti, at(si)verti, atkimšti2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) pradėti, atverti•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
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16 prepare
[pri'peə](to make or get ready: Have you prepared your speech for Thursday?; My mother prepared a meal; He prepared to go out; Prepare yourself for a shock.) (pa)(si)ruošti- preparatory
- prepared
- preparatory school
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17 punch
I noun(a kind of drink made of spirits or wine, water and sugar etc.) punšasII 1. verb(to hit with the fist: He punched him on the nose.) trenkti kumščiu2. noun1) (a blow with the fist: He gave him a punch.) smūgis kumščiu2) (the quality of liveliness in speech, writing etc.) energija, jėga•- punch line
- punch-up III 1. noun(a tool or device for making holes in leather, paper etc.) skylmuša, komposteris2. verb(to make holes in with such a tool.) štampuoti, komposteruoti -
18 record
1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) dokumentas, užrašai, protokolas2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) plokštelė3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekordas4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) duomenys, praeities faktai2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) įrašyti, (už)protokoluoti2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) įrašyti, įrašinėti3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) rodyti4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) užregistruoti•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
- on record -
19 refinement
1) (good manners, good taste, polite speech etc.) galantiškumas, subtilumas2) ((an) improvement: to make refinements.) patobulinimas -
20 review
[rə'vju:] 1. noun1) (a written report on a book, play etc giving the writer's opinion of it.) recenzija, apžvalga2) (an inspection of troops etc.) patikrinimas, peržiūra3) ((American) revision; studying or going over one's notes: I have just enough time for a quick review of my speech; I made a quick review of my notes before the test.) peržvalga, peržiūra2. verb1) (to make or have a review of: The book was reviewed in yesterday's paper; The Queen reviewed the troops.) recenzuoti, inspektuoti2) (to reconsider: We'll review the situation at the end of the month.) patikrinti, peržiūrėti3) ((American) to revise; to go over one's notes, lessons etc in preparation for an examination: I have to review (my notes) for the test tomorrow.)•- reviewer
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