Kryachkov 2!indd

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Английский язык для магистратуры
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iplomacy in the Mirror of Globalization
to be on the threshold of smth (70–80)
(in)tangible (90–100)
to disseminate (70–80) 
to empower (empowerment) (100–110)
to uphold (70–80) 
to 
epitomize 
(epitome) 
(100–110)
b) to set the agenda, to be high on the agenda, political/economic/legislative agenda, the next 
item on the agenda, hidden agenda, to be at odds with, the odds are stacked against sb, against 
all the odds, tangible proof, to uphold the law, to uphold human rights, a moral/economic/
political dimension to smth, to add a new dimension to sth., to put/place a premium on smth, 
to be at a premium, an issue of international dimensions, to be the epitome of success
Ex. 5. Match some of the words and phrases from Ex. 4 with their opposites below.
abstract, harmonious, insignificant, obvious, substantial, sufficient, to keep secret, to limit 
opportunities, to oppose, to underestimate, to withhold, unachievable, unsuitable
Ex. 6. For each word given below find at least three words from the box that can go 
with it. Some words from the box can go into several groups. Can you continue the 
lists? Use the expressions in sentences of your own.
to pursue
alternative
benefits
to acquire
to overcome
democracy
ideas 
to promote
spiritual
policy
improvement
information
there is no ~ in
knowledge
against
principles 
results
solution
to increase
tradition
economic
way to do smth
to ignore
lurking behind smth
tangible
__________
__________
__________
to uphold
__________
__________
__________
to disseminate
__________
__________
__________
hidden agenda
__________
__________
__________
dimension
__________
__________
__________
empowerment
__________
__________
__________
viable
__________
__________
__________
the odds
__________
__________
__________
Ex. 7.
 
Suggest stylistically neutral synonyms for the following words. 
Supply contexts to bring out the difference between synonyms 
in each pair.
in the throes of
subsidiary 
paramount 
to emanate
ascendant 
obsolescence 
conjointly 
antithetical
Ex. 8. Express the same idea using the words and phrases from Ex. 4 instead of the 
underlined parts.
1. 
Soft power is abstract, but not a chimera. 
2. Our countries are entering a new era in our relations with BRICS.

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