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Take-home assignment for the 27th of March

 

Work on different tasks on Puzzle English EVERY DAY!!!

https://puzzle-english.com/

1. Learn the yellow words

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2025/11/why-women-kill-episode-4-vocabulary.html

2. Shadowing technique  0.23.00 - 0.26.55

https://puzzle-movies.com/why-women-kill-2019#why-women-kill-2019-s1e4

4. Work the patterns

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2026/03/blog-post.html

5. Fill in the gaps in the song

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-animals.html

Fill in the gaps

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2025/12/halocene.html

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WHY WOMEN KILL. Episode 4. Vocabulary.

 

 

Part 1

Purpose	/ˈpɜː.pəs/	The reason for which something is done or created.	The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss budget issues.	цель
Clarity	/ˈklær.ə.ti/	The quality of being clear and easy to understand.	The instructions need more clarity to avoid confusion.	ясность
Victim	/ˈvɪk.tɪm/	Someone who has been hurt or killed by someone or something.	The accident claimed several victims.	жертва
Gunshot	/ˈɡʌn.ʃɒt/	The act of firing a gun, or the sound this makes.	The loud gunshot startled everyone nearby.	выстрел
Conduct an affair	/ˈkɒn.dʌkt ən əˈfeə(r)/	To be involved in a romantic or sexual relationship, often secret or illicit.	He was accused of conducting an affair with his colleague.	иметь роман, связь
Tawdry	/ˈtɔː.dri/	Cheap and of low quality; showing poor taste.	She wore a tawdry necklace that looked like plastic.	безвкусный, дешёвый
Keep somebody in business	/kiːp ˈsʌmbədi ɪn ˈbɪz.nəs/	To continue providing someone with enough customers or work to operate.	Regular clients keep this small shop in business.	поддерживать чей-то бизнес
Odd	/ɒd/	Strange or unexpected; not usual.	That’s an odd way to start a conversation.	странный
Tears	/tɪəz/	Drops of liquid produced by the eyes when crying.	Her eyes were filled with tears of joy.	слёзы

Part 2

Job title	/ˈdʒɒb ˌtaɪ.təl/	The name given to a particular position at work.	Her job title is Senior Marketing Manager.	название должности
Dreadful	/ˈdred.fəl/	Very bad, unpleasant, or serious.	The weather was dreadful during our trip.	ужасный
Ugly	/ˈʌɡ.li/	Unpleasant to look at; unattractive.	He bought an ugly sweater for the party.	уродливый
Unsolicited	/ˌʌn.səˈlɪs.ɪ.tɪd/	Not asked for; given or received without being requested.	I received an unsolicited email offering a loan.	непрошеный, нежелательный
Deserve	/dɪˈzɜːv/	To have earned or be given something because of your actions.	She deserves a promotion for all her hard work.	заслуживать
Dig up	/dɪɡ ʌp/	To discover or find information by searching carefully.	The journalist dug up some interesting facts about the case.	раскопать, откопать (в переносном смысле)

Gain trust	/ɡeɪn trʌst/	To gradually earn someone’s confidence through actions or honesty.	It takes time to gain someone’s trust after betrayal.	завоевать доверие
Convince	/kənˈvɪns/	To make someone believe that something is true or persuade them to do something.	I tried to convince him to join our team.	убеждать
Free-spirited	/ˌfriːˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/	Independent and not worried about following social rules or expectations.	She’s a free-spirited artist who travels the world.	свободолюбивый, независимый
Can’t help it	/kɑːnt help ɪt/	Used to say you cannot control or stop yourself from doing something.	I can’t help it if I laugh at his jokes.	ничего не могу с собой поделать

Part 3

That makes me sound slow	/ðæt meɪks mi saʊnd sləʊ/	A phrase meaning “That makes me seem unintelligent or awkward.”	I didn’t understand the joke at first — that makes me sound slow.	это звучит как будто я умственно отсталая
Prong	/prɒŋ/	One of two or more pointed parts of a fork or similar object.	The fork has four sharp prongs.	зубец, острие
Throuple	/ˈθrʌp.əl/	A romantic relationship between three people who all love each other.	They live together as a throuple.	тройные отношения
Barf	/bɑːf/	(informal) To vomit.	The smell was so bad it made me barf.	блевать (разг.)
Get physical	/ɡet ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/	To become violent or start a sexual relationship.	The argument got physical when they started pushing each other.	перейти к физическому контакту (драке или сексу)
Fuck buddy	/fʌk ˈbʌd.i/	(slang) A person with whom you regularly have sex but are not in a romantic relationship.	They agreed to stay just fuck buddies, not lovers.	друг для секса (без отношений)
Felon	/ˈfel.ən/	Someone who has committed a serious crime.	The police arrested a convicted felon.	преступник
Commit assault	/kəˈmɪt əˈsɔːlt/	To attack someone physically; to perform the crime of assault.	He was charged with committing assault on a neighbour.	совершить нападение
Strike	/straɪk/	To hit someone or something forcefully.	The boxer struck his opponent in the face.	ударить
Be freaked out	/bi ˈfriːkt aʊt/	To become very scared, shocked, or upset.	She was totally freaked out by the horror movie.	быть в ужасе, сильно испугаться
Can’t stand	/kɑːnt stænd/	To strongly dislike someone or something.	I can’t stand waiting in long lines.	терпеть не могу

 

Despise	/dɪˈspaɪz/	To feel a strong dislike for someone or something.	He despises anyone who lies.	презирать
Thank-you note	/ˈθæŋk.juː nəʊt/	A short letter expressing gratitude to someone.	She sent a thank-you note after the interview.	благодарственное письмо
Awfully petty	/ˈɔː.fəl.i ˈpet.i/	Extremely small-minded or concerned with unimportant details.	It was awfully petty of him to complain about that.	ужасно мелочно
Foul mood	/faʊl muːd/	A very bad or angry mood.	Stay away from him — he’s in a foul mood today.	отвратительное настроение
Rube	/ruːb/	(informal, disapproving) A person from the countryside who is not very educated or socially sophisticated.	They treated him like some country rube who didn’t know better.	деревенщина
Hoedown	/ˈhəʊ.daʊn/	(US informal) A lively social event with folk music and dancing.	We had a fun hoedown at the community center.	сельская вечеринка, танцы

Part 4

Watch out	/wɒtʃ aʊt/	To be careful or pay attention to something dangerous.	Watch out for cars when you cross the street.	берегись, будь осторожен
It was a blast	/ɪt wəz ə blɑːst/	(informal) It was a lot of fun; it was very enjoyable.	The party was a blast — everyone had a great time.	было круто, весело
Be up to	/biː ˈʌp tuː/	To be doing something, often secretly or suspiciously.	What are you up to this weekend?	замышлять, заниматься чем-то
Go ahead	/ɡəʊ əˈhed/	To start or continue to do something; to give permission.	Go ahead and ask your question.	продолжай, действуй
Lawn	/lɔːn/	An area of short, cut grass in a yard or park.	He mowed the lawn yesterday.	газон
Pot	/pɒt/	(informal) Cannabis or marijuana.	He was arrested for possessing pot.	марихуана
Reefer	/ˈriː.fər/	(slang) A cigarette containing marijuana.	They were smoking a reefer behind the building.	косяк (с марихуаной)
Stun	/stʌn/	To shock or surprise someone very much.	The news of her resignation stunned everyone.	ошеломить
Given how	/ˈɡɪv.ən haʊ/	Used to introduce a reason or explanation based on a situation.	Given how tired you are, you should rest.	учитывая, насколько…

a square	/ə skweə(r)/	(informal) A person who is old-fashioned or not open to new ideas.	Don’t be such a square — come to the party!	зануда, консерватор
Cut loose	/kʌt luːs/	To behave freely and without inhibition; to relax.	After the exams, everyone just wanted to cut loose and have fun.	оторваться, расслабиться
What the heck	/wɒt ðə hek/	(informal) Used to show surprise or to say you will do something despite possible problems.	What the heck, let’s give it a try!	да к чёрту!, почему бы и нет
Suspicion	/səˈspɪʃ.ən/	A feeling or belief that something is wrong or that someone has done something bad.	The police acted on a suspicion of theft.	подозрение
Hook up	/hʊk ʌp/	(informal) To meet or start a sexual or romantic relationship.	They hooked up after the concert.	переспать, закрутить роман
So cut and dried	/səʊ kʌt ən draɪd/	Clear and easy to understand; with no uncertainty or doubt.	The solution wasn’t as cut and dried as we thought.	однозначный, простой
Kick in	/kɪk ɪn/	To start to have an effect.	The painkillers kicked in after twenty minutes.	начать действовать
Sensation	/senˈseɪ.ʃən/	A physical feeling or a widespread excitement.	There was a burning sensation in his hand.	ощущение; сенсация
Be high	/biː haɪ/	To be under the influence of drugs.	He looked like he was high last night.	быть под кайфом
Would hate	/wʊd heɪt/	Used to express a strong wish not to do something.	I would hate to miss your wedding.	очень не хотел бы

Part 5

Armpit	/ˈɑːm.pɪt/	The hollow area under the arm where it joins the body.	He had sweat stains under his armpits.	подмышка
Go over	/ɡəʊ ˈəʊ.və(r)/	To examine or review something carefully.	Let’s go over the details once again.	просмотреть, обсудить
Beg	/beɡ/	To ask for something in an emotional or urgent way.	He begged her not to leave him.	умолять
Put somebody down	/pʊt ˈsʌmbədi daʊn/	To criticize or insult someone.	Stop putting yourself down all the time!	унижать кого-либо, эвтаназия
Holy shit	/ˈhəʊ.li ʃɪt/	(slang) Used to express great surprise or shock.	Holy shit! Did you see that?	чёрт возьми!, охренеть!

Two is good, three is better	/tuː ɪz ɡʊd, θriː ɪz ˈbetər/	A saying meaning that more people or options can be better	For teamwork, two is good, three is better.	Двое — хорошо, трое — лучше
Tell me about it	/ˈtel mi əˈbaʊt ɪt/	Used to show strong agreement, often about something annoying	This heat is unbearable. — Tell me about it!	И не говори
If anything worse	/ɪf ˈeniθɪŋ wɜːs/	Used to say that the situation is even worse than expected	The delay was bad—if anything worse.	Если уж на то пошло, ещё хуже
It’s ridiculous	/ɪts rɪˈdɪkjələs/	Used to describe something as extremely silly or unreasonable	The price is ridiculous.	Это просто смешно / нелепо
Be off to	/biː ˈɒf tuː/	To be going to a place	I’m off to a meeting.	Отправляться куда-то
Be up	/biː ʌp/	To be awake or happening	What’s up?	Быть на ногах / происходить
It’s been a while	/ɪts bɪn ə waɪl/	Said when something has not happened for a long time	It’s been a while since we talked.	Давно не общались
Console	/kənˈsəʊl/	To comfort someone who is upset	She tried to console him.	Утешать
Revenge sex	/rɪˈvendʒ seks/	Sex motivated by anger or emotional revenge	She admitted it was revenge sex.	Секс из мести

Part 6

Be about (to do sth)	/biː əˈbaʊt tuː/	To be on the point of doing something	I was about to leave when he called.	Вот-вот что-то сделать
Take a while	/teɪk ə waɪl/	To require some time	It may take a while.	Занимать время
Recall	/rɪˈkɔːl/	To remember something	I can’t recall her name.	Вспоминать
Young executive	/jʌŋ ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/	A young person in a senior management role	He’s a young executive in finance.	Молодой руководитель
Live up to one’s expectations	/lɪv ʌp tuː wʌnz ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/	To be as good as expected	The course lived up to my expectations.	Оправдать ожидания
Put on lap	/pʊt ɒn læp/	To place something on someone’s knees	She put the book on her lap.	Положить на колени
Unfold	/ʌnˈfəʊld/	To develop gradually	The story slowly unfolded.	Разворачиваться
I dare you	/aɪ deə juː/	Used to challenge someone	I dare you to say it.	А ну попробуй
Feisty	/ˈfaɪsti/	Confident, energetic, and bold	She’s small but feisty.	Боевой, дерзкий
You are on	/juː ɑːr ɒn/	Used to accept a challenge	Alright, you’re on!	По рукам
Fold	/fəʊld/	To stop competing or give up	He refused to fold.	Сдаться
Keep your day job	/kiːp jɔː deɪ dʒɒb/	A humorous way to say someone is not good at something	Nice joke—keep your day job.	Это явно не твое призвание! (не бросай основную работу)
Be allowed to	/biː əˈlaʊd tuː/	To have permission	You’re allowed to leave early.	Иметь разрешение
Cut loose	/kʌt luːs/	To relax and behave freely	They cut loose after work.	Отрываться

Pathway	/ˈpɑːθweɪ/	A route or method to achieve something	Education is a pathway to success.	Путь
Confront	/kənˈfrʌnt/	To face a difficult situation	She confronted the problem.	Противостоять
Aggravated assault	/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd əˈsɔːlt/	A serious violent attack	He was charged with aggravated assault.	Отягчённое нападение
Struggle	/ˈstrʌɡl/	To have difficulty doing something	He struggles with deadlines.	Испытывать трудности
Rush in	/rʌʃ ɪn/	To act too quickly	Don’t rush in.	Врываться / действовать поспешно
It’s harsh	/ɪts hɑːʃ/	Describes something as severe or unfair	That rule is harsh.	Это жёстко
Be broke	/biː brəʊk/	To have no money	I’m totally broke.	Быть без денег
Be willing to	/biː ˈwɪlɪŋ tuː/	To be ready to do something	She’s willing to try.	Быть готовым

note	/nəʊt/	A short written message; to notice	She left me a note.	записка; замечать
generous offer	/ˈdʒenərəs ˈɒfə/	An offer that is kind and more than expected	That was a generous offer.	щедрое предложение
swear	/sweə/	To promise seriously or use strong language	I swear I’m telling the truth.	клясться
slam the door on somebody	/slæm ðə dɔːr ɒn ˈsʌmbədi/	To completely reject someone or something	They slammed the door on his proposal.	решительно отвергнуть
Who got to you?	/huː ɡɒt tuː juː/	Who influenced or upset you?	You seem upset. Who got to you?	Кто на тебя повлиял?
fault	/fɔːlt/	Responsibility for a mistake	It’s not my fault.	вина
seduce	/sɪˈdjuːs/	To attract someone sexually	He tried to seduce her.	соблазнять
mature	/məˈtjʊə/	Fully developed emotionally	She is very mature.	зрелый
that’s beside the point	/ðæts bɪˈsaɪd ðə pɔɪnt/	Not relevant to the main issue	That’s beside the point.	это не по существу
you’re one to talk	/jʊə wʌn tə tɔːk/	You are not in a position to criticize	Oh please, you’re one to talk!	тебе бы говорить
assume	/əˈsjuːm/	To think something is true without proof	I assumed she knew.	предполагать
sort through	/sɔːt θruː/	To examine carefully	She sorted through the papers.	разбирать
come around	/kʌm əˈraʊnd/	To change opinion or visit	He’ll come around eventually.	передумать; зайти
think long and hard	/θɪŋk lɒŋ ənd hɑːd/	To consider carefully	Think long and hard about it.	тщательно обдумать
cast aside	/kɑːst əˈsaɪd/	To reject	He cast aside his fears.	отбросить
accomplish	/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/	To achieve	She accomplished her goal.	достичь
make up for the fact	/meɪk ʌp fə ðə fækt/	To compensate	He tried to make up for the fact he was late.	компенсировать тот факт
be disbarred	/bi dɪsˈbɑːd/	To lose the right to practise law	The lawyer was disbarred.	лишиться лицензии
pathetic	/pəˈθetɪk/	Very weak or sad	That excuse is pathetic.	жалкий
be frustrated with	/bi frʌˈstreɪtɪd wɪð/	To feel annoyed	I’m frustrated with this issue.	быть разочарованным
defend	/dɪˈfend/	To protect	He tried to defend himself.	защищать
beat to a pulp	/biːt tə ə pʌlp/	To hit very badly	He was beaten to a pulp.	избить до полусмерти
step in	/step ɪn/	To intervene	She stepped in to help.	вмешаться
have that be good enough	/hæv ðæt bi ɡʊd ɪˈnʌf/	To accept something as sufficient	Let’s have that be good enough.	пусть этого будет достаточно
get off somebody	/ɡet ɒf ˈsʌmbədi/	To stop bothering someone	Get off me!	отстань
fuck with (slang)	/fʌk wɪð/	To provoke or interfere	Don’t fuck with me.	нарываться
put a name to	/pʊt ə neɪm tuː/	To identify	I couldn’t put a name to it.	назвать
back off	/bæk ɒf/	To stop pressuring	Back off!	отступить
god-awful thing	/ɡɒd ˈɔːfəl θɪŋ/	Extremely unpleasant thing	What a god-awful thing to say!	ужасная вещь
back on	/bæk ɒn/	Return to previous state	We’re back on track.	снова на
absolute delight	/ˈæbsəluːt dɪˈlaɪt/	Great pleasure	The trip was an absolute delight.	абсолютное удовольствие
be up	/bi ʌp/	To be awake; to have increased; to be finished (time)	I’m already up. / Time is up.	быть на ногах; закончиться
something is up	/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪz ʌp/	Something is wrong or happening	I feel like something is up.	что-то тут не так
get back at somebody	/ɡet bæk æt ˈsʌmbədi/	To take revenge	He wants to get back at her.	отомстить
blame	/bleɪm/	To say someone is responsible	Don’t blame me.	обвинять
walk on the wild side	/wɔːk ɒn ðə waɪld saɪd/	To behave in a risky way	He likes to walk on the wild side.	вести рискованный образ жизни
rigid	/ˈrɪdʒɪd/	Very strict or stiff	He has rigid rules.	жесткий
tight folds	/taɪt fəʊldz/	Closely pressed layers	The dress has tight folds.	плотные складки
sharp edges	/ʃɑːp ˈedʒɪz/	Pointed corners	Be careful with the sharp edges.	острые края
of course it is	/əv kɔːs ɪt ɪz/	Used to confirm something obvious	“Is it yours?” — “Of course it is.”	конечно
settle for	/ˈsetl fə/	To accept less than desired	Don’t settle for less.	довольствоваться
now and then	/naʊ ənd ðen/	Occasionally	I see her now and then.	время от времени
rebel	/ˈrebəl/ (noun), /rɪˈbel/ (verb)	A person who resists authority	He was a teenage rebel.	бунтарь
hilarious	/hɪˈleəriəs/	Extremely funny	That joke was hilarious.	очень смешной
get excited	/ɡet ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/	To become enthusiastic	Don’t get excited yet.	волноваться; радоваться
engage	/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/	To involve or attract interest	The teacher tried to engage students.	вовлекать
reckless	/ˈrekləs/	Careless and risky	It was a reckless decision.	безрассудный