[Концептуально] , this design is years ahead of its competitors.

Conceptually

All rock climbers are worried about getting a firm [точка опоры, захват] on worn rock.

purchase grip

Ancient [теории] about combustion were surprisingly vague.

theories

Before he retired from the Army, he had advanced to the rank of [майор] .

major

Calls from TV viewers are a regular [особенность, деталь] in her show.

feature

Certain scholars manage to be both famous and [доступными] for students.

approachable accessible available

Everyone [предполагает] that she already knew Sanskrit.

assumed presumed supposed

Her daughter had become a determined [защитник окружающей среды] .

environmentalist

It wasn’t hard for Mark to [создать] the illusion of quiet wounded dignity.

create produce conjure up

Meg was frequently seen at meetings that involved [городской, муниципальной] charities.

communal municipal

Info: Other terms might include “village, town, city, local” (charities).

Operation of this machine [требует] the use of safety goggles.

requires

Info: ”Demands” is not appropriate in a legal context.

The [удар] of the collision crumpled the front of the car.

impact force

The [запасы, ресурсы] of nitrogen is one determining factor in the growth of algae.

availability supply

The airplane engine was built to military [технических условий] .

specifications specification

The experimental values [колебались] from -20 to +12.

ranged

The Government intends to [выделять, ассигновать, тратить] a further $50 billion for the crisis.

appropriate earmark allocate grant

The key [вопрос] is whether positive feedback loops will be successful here.

Hint: Look for a synonym for “question”!

issue question point

The problem was that the arrested man’s story was in fact [согласующаяся, совместимая] with the known facts.

consistent

The research team had to abandon their original [гипотезу] .

hypothesis

There were several striking [сходных черт] between the murders.

similarities

They used the well-known [метод] of trial and error.

method approach procedure

This year’s sales [цель] should actually be met by December 20.

target goal

Under a white flag of truce, the French officer requested safe [(руководство охранная грамота] ) to the Prussian general.

conduct

Info: ”Safe conduct” is a military term.

We can [обеспечить, поручиться] you that nothing will disturb your holiday pleasure.

Hint: Find a synonym for “guarantee”!

assure

We will have to [исследовать, изучать] this question further.

research investigate examine