2. Щедрый

= generous, lavish, plentiful

licentious – распущенный, безнравственный

= disorderly, immoral, impure, libertine, profligate, sensual, uncontrollable

light-hearted – беззаботный

= bright, carefree, cheerful, happy-go-lucky, jolly, joyful, merry, untroubled

likable – приятный, милый

= amiable, attractive, charming, engaging, friendly, loveable, nice, pleasant

lively – оживленный, веселый

= active, alert, bright, brisk, cheerful, energetic, exciting, frisky, merry, moving, quick, spirited,

sprightly, vivacious, vivid

logical – логичный

= deducible, methodical, rational, reasonable, reasoned, sensible, well- founded, well-

organised

lonely – одинокий

= alone, lonesome

loveable – привлекательный, милый

= attractive, captivating, charming, delightful, lovely, pleasing

lovely – привлекательный, милый

= adorable, attractive, charming, delightful, enjoyable, gratifying, marvelous, nice,

pleasant, pretty, sweet, wonderful

loving – любящий, преданный

= affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, friendly, passionate, warm-hearted

low-spirited – подавленный, унылый

= depressed, down, down-hearted, gloomy, low, sad, unhappy

loyal – верный, преданный

= devoted, faithful, sincere, true, trustworthy

lucky – удачный, удачливый

= advantageous, favoured, fortunate, prosperous, successful, timely

ludicrous – нелепый, смешной

= absurd, comical, crazy, farcical, funny, laughable, odd, ridiculous, silly

lying – лживый, обманчивый

= deceitful, dishonest, false, treacherous, two-faced, untruthful

mad – безумный, сумасшедший

= crazy, insane, lunatic, out of one’s mind

malevolent – злобный ; недоброжелательный

= evil-minded, hostile, ill-natured, malicious, vicious

malicious – злобный

= bitter, evil-minded, ill-natured, malevolent, resentful, vicious

marvelous – изумительный, удивительный

= amazing, astonishing, extraordinary, fantastic, incredible, sensational, superb, surprising,

wonderful

matchless – несравненный

= excellent, incomparable, unequalled, unique, unmatched, unparalleled

mature – зрелый

= adult, full-grown, grown, grown-up, perfect

mean – 1. скупой

= miserly, selfish, stingy, tight, light-fisted;

2. Подлый, низкий

= bad-tempered, contemptible, despicable, disgraceful, nasty

mute – немой; молчаливый

= dumb, noiseless, speechless, voiceless, wordless

mutinous – мятежный

=disobedient, rebellious, revolutionary, riotous, unruly

naïve – наивный

= childlike, credulous, ingenuous, innocent, natural, open, simple, trusting

nasty – отвратительный; грязный

= annoying, disgusting, filthy, foul, horrible, repellent, repugnantте, sickening, unpleasant

naughty – непослушный, капризный

= annoying, disobedient, misbehaved, mischievous, playful

negative – отрицательный

= contradictory, contrary, nullifying, opposing, rejecting

nervous – нервный, нервничающий

= agitated, anxious, apprehensive, edgy, excitable, shaky, tense, uneasy, uptight, worried

neutral – нейтральный

= disinterested, dispassionate, even-handed, indifferent, unbiased, unprejudiced

nice – хороший, приятный, милый

= attractive, charming, delightful, friendly, good, kind, pleasant, well-mannered

nimble – проворный, подвижный

= active, agile, alert, brisk, lively, proficient, prompt, quick, swift

noble – благородный, знатный, величественный

= aristocratic, blue-dignified, grand, high-born, impressive, magnificent

noisy – шумный

= chattering, loud, piercing, tumultuous, turbulent, vocal

notable – выдающийся, заметный

= distinguished, famous, marked, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, renowned, well-known

noteworthy – заслуживающий внимания

= exceptional, extraordinary, notable, outstanding, remarkable, significant, unusual

notorious – пользующийся дурной славой

= dishonourable, disreputable, infamous, patent, scandalous

numb – онемелый

= insensitive, paralyzed, stunned, unfeeling

obedient – послушный

= dutiful, law-abiding, observant, respectful, submissive, well-trained, yielding

objective – объективный

= disinterested, equitable, even-handed, factual, fair, impartial, impersonal, just, open-

minded

oblivious – забывчивый

= careless, forgetful, ignorant, inattentive, negligent, unconscious

obnoxious – противный, неприятный

= abominable, disgusting, dislikable, horrid, nasty, repellent, repugnant, unpleasant

obscene – непристойный, грязный

= coarse, dirty, disgusting, filthy, foul, immoral, impure, indecent, offensive, outrageous,

shameless

observant – наблюдательный

= alert, attentive, perceptive, watchful, wide-awake

obstinate – упрямый

= dogged, firm, immovable, inflexible, persistent, self-willed, strong-minded, stubborn,

unyielding

obtrusive – навязчивый

= forwards, interfering, intrusive, nosy, noticeable, prominent, pushy

odd – странный, необычный

= curious, extra-ordinary, funny, irregular, strange, uncommon, unusual

odious – отвратительный

= abominable, disgusting, horrible, loathsome, offensive, repugnant, repulsive

offensive – оскорбительный, отвратительный

= abominable, detestable, disgusting, insolent, insulting, irritating, repellent, repugnant

one-sided – несправедливый

= biased, partial, prejudiced, unequal, unfair, unjust

open-handed – щедрый

= bountiful, free, generous, large-hearted, lavish, liberal

open-minded – непредубежденный

= broad-minded, impartial, liberal, objective, unbiased, unprejudiced

oppressive – деспотичный

= brutal, cruel, despotic, inhuman, intolerable, repressive, tyrannical, unjust

optimistic – оптимистический

= assured, cheerful, confident, encouraged, hopeful, idealistic, positive

orderly – организованный

= controlled, systematic, well-organised, well-regulated

ordinary – обычный, заурядный

= average, common, normal, plain, standard, typical, usual

original – творческий

= creative, imaginative, inventive, resourceful

outrageous – неистовый, жестокий

= abominable, disgraceful, horrible, monstrous, scandalous, violent

outspoken- откровенный, искренний

= candid, direct, frank, pointed, sharp

outstanding – выдающийся, знаменитый

= celebrated, distinguished, exceptional, extraordinary, great, notable, noteworthy,

prominent, remarkable, superior

overbearing – властный, повелительный

= arrogant, bossy, dictatorial, domineering, superior, tyrannical

painful – печальный

= distressing, saddening, traumatic, unpleasant

panic-stricken – охваченный паникой

= alarmed, frenzied, frightened, horrified, horror-stricken, hysterical, stunned

parasitic – паразитический

= blood-sucking, scrounging, sponging

passionate – страстный, пылкий; вспыльчивый

= emotional, excitable, hot-tempered, impulsive, inflamed, irritable, loving, quick-tempered,

wild

passive – пассивный

= idle, inactive, lifeless, non-participating, patient, receptive, resigned, submissive

paternal – отеческий

= concerned, fatherlike, fatherly, protective, solicitous, vigilant

pathetic – жалкий, трогательный

= distressing, heartbreaking, miserable, pitiable, sad, sorry, touching

patient – терпеливый; упорный

= calm, composed, enduring, forbearing, long-suffering, mild, persistent, quiet, restrained,

self-possessed, tolerant

peaceable – миролюбивый

= conciliatory, friendly, inoffensive, peaceful, peace-loving, placid

peaceful – мирный, спокойный

= at peace, calm, harmonious, peaceable, peace-loving, placid, quiet

peculiar – странный

= abnormal, curious, exceptional, extraordinary, odd, strange, unusual, weird

pedantic – педантичный

= erudite, fussy, particular, perfectionist, precise, punctilious

peevish = сварливый, капризный

= acrimonious, childish, cross, fractious, grumpy, ill-tempered, snappy, touchy

perfect – совершенный, безупречный

= blameless, excellent, faultless, impeccable, spotless, superb

pessimistic – пессимистический

= cynical, depressed, downhearted, fatalistic, hopeless, melancholy, sad, worried

petulant – раздражительный, нетерпеливый

= bad-tempered, cross, fretful, ill-humoured, irritable, moody, snappish

philosophical – c философским (аналитическим) складом ума

= abstract, analytical, erudite, learned, logical, metaphysical, rational, wise

piteous – жалкий, жалостливый

= deplorable, distressing, hopeless, inadequate, lamentable, low, miserable, piteous,

pitiable, sad, sorry

pitiless – безжалостный

= brutal, callous, cold-hearted, harsh, inhuman, merciless, ruthless, unfeeling,

unsympathetic

placid – спокойный, мирный

= calm, composed, cool, even-tempered, gentle, level-headed, mild, peaceful, quiet, still

plain – простой, обыкновенный

= modest, ordinary, simple, unpretentious

plain-spoken – откровенный

= blunt, candid, forthright, frank, honest, open, outspoken, straightforward

pleasant – приятный

= acceptable, amiable, charming, cheerful, delightful, enjoyable, friendly, likeable, lovely,

nice, pleasing, satisfying

pleasing – приятный, нравящийся

= acceptable, attractive, charming, delightful, enjoyable, good, nice, satisfying

pliable – уступчивый, поддающийся влиянию

= adaptable, flexible, manageable, persuadable, tractable

pliant – гибкий, податливый

= adaptable, bendable, flexible, influenceable, persuadable, pliable

polite – вежливый

= considerate, courteous, cultured, refined, respectful, well-behaved, well-mannered

pompous - напыщенный

= affected, bombastic, grandiose, high-flown, imperious, pretentious, prosy

positive – уверенный, положительный

= certain, confident, convinced, hopeful, optimistic, sure

powerless – бессильный

= defenceless, disabled, feeble, frail, helpless, impotent, incapable, weak

practised – опытный, умелый

= able, experienced, expert, knowledgeable, proficient, qualified, skilled, trained, well-

trained

praiseworthy – достойный похвалы

= admirable, deserving, excellent, fine, honourable, reputable, worthy

predominant – господствующий

= controlling, dominant, important, influential, powerful, prominent, superior

pre-eminent – выдающийся

= excellent, exceptional, incomparable, outstanding, prominent, renowned, superior,

unequalled

preoccupied – поглощенный мыслями, озабоченный

= absent-minded, absorbed, abstracted, daydreaming, distracted, immersed, obsessed

prepossessing – располагающий

= appealing, attractive, charming, inviting, lovable, magnetic, winning

preposterous – нелепый, абсурдный

= absurd, crazy, foolish, incredible, ludicrous, ridiculous, shocking, unreasonable

pretentious – претенциозный

= exaggerated, extravagant, high-sounding, mannered, pompous, showy, snobbish

prim – чопорный

= fastidious, formal, fussy, particular, precise, prudish

primitive – примитивный, простой, грубый

= barbarian, crude, rough, savage, uncivilised, undeveloped

princely – великолепный

= grand, lavish, magnificent

productive – плодовитый

= constructive, creative, effective, fertile, fruitful, plentiful, producing

professional – профессиональный

= competent, efficient, experienced, expert, qualified, skilled, trained

proficient – опытный, умелый

= able, capable, competent, efficient, experienced, expert, qualified, skilful

progressive – прогрессивный

= advanced, forward-looking

prominent – выдающийся, известный

= celebrated, distinguished, famous, foremost, noticeable, outstanding, popular, well-known

promising – многообещающий

= able, favourable, talented, up-and-coming

prompt – проворный, быстрый

= alert, efficient, quick, swift

prosperous – процветающий, состоятельный

= blooming, flourishing, fortunate, successful, wealthy, well-off

proud - гордый

= arrogant, boastful, egoistical, haughty, self-important, snobbish

provocative – вызывающий, провокационный

= abusive, annoying, challenging, disturbing, offensive, stimulating

prudent – благоразумный, осторожный

= careful, cautious, sensible, shrewd, wise

punctual – пунктуальный

= exact, in good time, precise, up to time

quaint – странный, причудливый

= bizarre, curious, fanciful, odd, strange, unusual

qualified – квалифицированный

= able, certified, competent, efficient, experienced, fit, proficient, skilful

queer – странный, чудаковатый

= curious, mysterious, odd, puzzling, strange, uncommon

questionable –подозрительный

= queer, suspicious

quick – сообразительный, острый

= clever, intelligent, keen, sharp, shrewd

quiet – тихий, спокойный

= calm, composed, contented, peaceful, placid, still, subdued, tranquil

rampant – неистовый, безудержный

= fierce, outrageous, uncontrolled, unrestrained, violent, wild

rare – замечательный

= excellent, exceptional, incomparable, superb

rational – разумный, рациональный

= intelligent, logical, reasonable, sensible

ravenous – жадный, прожорливый

= famished, greedy, starved, staving

ready – согласный (на что-либо)

= eager, inclined, keen, willing

reasonable – разумный

= intelligent, rational, reasoned, sensible

rebellious – мятежный; непослушный, упорный

= defiant, disobedient, disorderly, obstinate, unruly

reckless – безрассудный

= careless, hasty, heedless, mindless, rash, thoughtless, wild

regretful – полный сожаления, раскаивающийся

= apologetic, conscience-stricken, remorseful, repentant, rueful, sorrowful, sorry

relentless – безжалостный, неотступный

= cruel, fierce, hard, harsh, inflexible, merciless, persistent, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless,

unforgiving

reliable – надежный, заслуживающий доверия

= certain, constant, faithful, honest, responsible, safe, stable, sure, true, trustworthy

religious – религиозный

= church-going, devout, divine, faithful, godly, pious, sacred, spiritual

remorseless – безжалостный

= callous, cruel, hard, merciless, pitiless, ruthless, unforgiving, unmerciful

renowned – известный, прославленный

= acclaimed, celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famed, famous, notable, well-known

repugnant – отвратительный

= abhorrent, disgusting, distasteful, hateful, offensive, repellent, sickening

repulsive – отталкивающий

= disgusting, distasteful, hideous, offensive, repellent, ugly, unpleasant

reputable – достойный уважения

= creditable, honourable, reliable, respectable, trustworthy

resentful – возмущенный, обидчивый

= angry, hurt, incensed, indignant, offended, wounded

reserved – сдержанный, замкнутый

= formal, restrained, uncommunicative, unsociable

resistant – 1.сопротивляющийся

= defiant, dissident, opposed