We were [польщены] that they remembered us.

flattered

J Edgar Hoover was [одержим] with a fear of Communism.

obsessed possessed

It seemed [явно] possible that the robbers had fled on foot.

distinctly decidedly definitely

We cowered in the [окопах] as the bombs rained down on us.

trenches

The river made a sharp [изгиб, поворот] around the ancient town.

loop bend

There was a painfully [кричащий] moment of silence.

conspicuous obvious

The [квитанция] showed that she had paid it with a stolen credit card.

receipt

They made [героические] efforts to overcome their handicap.

heroic

Children with that diagnosis are often [немые] , as well.

Hint: The adjective "mute" gives rise to the (plural) noun "mutes".

dumb mute mutes

Where did you put the [соску] for the baby's bottle?

nipple

But that would [противоречить] everything we've been taught!

contradict

Small [взятки] were a part of daily life back then.

bribes

They claimed it would add [перца] to his life, but I doubt it.

spice

[Волшебство] is a self-evident part of the world of Harry Potter.

Witchcraft Magic

We didn't see the need to [унижать] them any further.

humiliate

We had to cut down our old [вяз] , as the fungus had attacked it, too.

elm elm tree

By this time, the [купе] was crowded with red-faced passengers.

compartment

It would be a pleasure to meet the [подрядчика] .

builder contractor

The next task in this course is a rather unusual [задание] .

assignment

Info: "Homework" cannot be used as a countable!

His company delivered sand and [гравий] to building sites.

gravel