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B2Upper-intermediateTopic: Precise word choice

Pairs like economic and economical

Words that look or sound alike but mean different things, and false friends that Russian speakers often mix up. Most come in pairs, so learn each pair together.

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  1. economic

    [ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk]

    connected with trade, industry and money in a country: The government expects slow economic growth next year

    экономический

  2. economical

    [ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl]

    using only a little money, fuel or energy: Small cars are usually more economical

    экономичный, экономный

  3. historic

    [hɪˈstɒrɪk]

    so important that people will remember it for a very long time: It was a historic day for the country

    исторический (очень важный)

  4. historical

    [hɪˈstɒrɪkl]

    about or from real people and times in the past: I love historical novels

    исторический (о прошлом)

  5. classic

    [ˈklæsɪk]

    very typical of its kind; or so good that people still enjoy it many years later: That's a classic mistake

    типичный; классический (о фильме, книге)

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    • classical
    • to prevent
    • to avoid
    • to deny
    • to refuse
    • to damage
    • to injure
    • especially
    • eventually
    • hardly
    • occasion
    • opportunity
    • latest
    • beside
    • besides

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