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W. Somerset Maugham
Theatre
Home reading guide
Unit 1: Chapters 1-3
Vocabulary notes
1. notwithstanding – prep adv despite (the fact or thing mentioned)
2. cordial – adj friendly or welcoming
3. emblazon – v [T always + prep; usually passive] – to make very noticeable
4. stunning – adj extremely beautiful or attractive
5. ragged – adj not in good condition; torn or uneven
6. drag smth out of smb – vt to force smb to tell you smth
7. deprecating [´deprıkeıtıŋ] – adj 1. disapproving; 2. showing that you feel
embarrassed, esp. by praise
8. obstinate [´ɔbstınət] – adj unreasonably determined, esp. to act in a particular
way and not to change at all stubborn
9. roguishness [´rəugı∫nəs] – n a tendency to behave in a way which is not
approved
10. wring – vt to hold smth tightly with both hands and twist by turning your
hands in opposite directions
11. perseverance [ֽpə:sı´vıərəns] – n continued effort and determination
12. concubinage [kɔ n´kjubınıʤ ] – n fml the practice of living together as husband
and wife without being married
13. boisterous – adj noisy, energetic and rough
14. verisimilitude [ֽverısı´mılıtju:d] – n fml the quality of seeming the true or to
having the appearance of reality
15. pursue – vt to follow, etc; try to form a romantic relationship with smb
16. relentless – adj continuing in a severe or determined way
17. sumptuous [´sΛmpt∫əs] – adj luxurious and showing wealth
18. thumping – adj, adv infml very (big)
19. reproach – vt to criticize someone, esp. for not being successful or not doing
what is expected
20. equanimity [ֽekwə´nımıtı] – n fml calmness and self-control, esp. after a shock
or disappointment or in a difficult situation
A. Training Exercises
1. Give English equivalents for the following words and expressions and use
them in sentences of your own:
быть в учениках; на гастролях; в действительности; задумчивый взгляд ;
отказаться от привычки; случайно встретиться с кем -либо, натолкнуться на что-
либо; притворство; подвести, разочаровать; проницательно; избавиться от чего- 
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                                W. Somerset Maugham
                                      Theatre
                                 Home reading guide

                                    Unit 1: Chapters 1-3
                                     Vocabulary notes

   1. notwithstanding – prep adv despite (the fact or thing mentioned)
   2. cordial – adj friendly or welcoming
   3. emblazon – v [T always + prep; usually passive] – to make very noticeable
   4. stunning – adj extremely beautiful or attractive
   5. ragged – adj not in good condition; torn or uneven
   6. drag smth out of smb – vt to force smb to tell you smth
   7. deprecating [´deprıkeıtıŋ] – adj 1. disapproving; 2. showing that you feel
      embarrassed, esp. by praise
   8. obstinate [´ɔ bstınət] – adj unreasonably determined, esp. to act in a particular
      way and not to change at all stubborn
   9. roguishness [´rəugı∫nəs] – n a tendency to behave in a way which is not
      approved
   10. wring – vt to hold smth tightly with both hands and twist by turning your
      hands in opposite directions
   11. perseverance [ֽpə:sı´vıərəns] – n continued effort and determination
   12. concubinage [kɔ n´kjubınıʤ ] – n fml the practice of living together as husband
      and wife without being married
   13. boisterous – adj noisy, energetic and rough
   14. verisimilitude [ֽverısı´mılıtju:d] – n fml the quality of seeming the true or to
      having the appearance of reality
   15. pursue – vt to follow, etc; try to form a romantic relationship with smb
   16. relentless – adj continuing in a severe or determined way
   17. sumptuous [´sΛmpt∫əs] – adj luxurious and showing wealth
   18. thumping – adj, adv infml very (big)
   19. reproach – vt to criticize someone, esp. for not being successful or not doing
      what is expected
   20. equanimity [ֽekwə´nımıtı] – n fml calmness and self-control, esp. after a shock
      or disappointment or in a difficult situation

                                   A. Training Exercises

  1. Give English equivalents for the following words and expressions and use
them in sentences of your own:
быт ь в у чен ика х; н а га стролях; в д ейст вит ельн ости; за д у м чивый взгляд ;
от ка за т ься от п ривычки; слу ча йн о вст рет ит ься с кем -либо, н а т олкн у т ься н а чт о-
либо; п рит ворст во; п од вести, ра зоча рова т ь; п рон иц а т ельн о; изба вит ься от чего-

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