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acknowledgement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/
признание (priznaniye)

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

"She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project."

"Она получила признание за свой вклад в проект." (ona poluchila priznaniye za svoy vklad v proyekt)
acknowledgment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/
признание (priznanie)

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

"He received an acknowledgment of his application."

"Он получил признание за свою заявку." (On poluchil priznanie za svoiu zayavku.)
acne definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈækni/
акне (akne)

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

"Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne."

"Регулярная чистка и сбалансированное питание могут помочь уменьшить акне." (Reguljarnaja chistka i sbalansirovannoe pitaniye mogut pomoch' umenshit' akne.)
acoustic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈkuːstɪk/
акустический (akusticheskiy)

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

"We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room."

"Мы записали акустическую версию песни в тихой комнате." (My akusticheskuyu versiyu pesni v tikhoy komnate)
acquaint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈkweɪnt/
ознакомить (oznakomit)

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

"Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine."

"Пожалуйста, ознакомьтесь с инструкциями по безопасности перед использованием машины." (Pozhaluysta, ozkom'tes' s instruktsiyami po bezopasnosti pered ispol'zovaniem mashiny.)
acquire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈkwaɪər/
приобретать (priobretat)

to obtain or gain possession of something

"She managed to acquire a rare painting at the auction."

"Она смогла приобрести редкую картину на аукционе." (Ona smogla priobretat' redkuyu kartinu na auktsione.)
Acquisition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

the act of obtaining or gaining something, often knowledge, skills, or property

"The company announced the acquisition of a smaller competitor."

acre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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acre

noun B2
/ˈeɪkər/

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

"The farmer owns five acres of fertile land."

activate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈæktɪveɪt/
активировать (aktivirovat)

to make something start or function

"She pressed the button to activate the machine."

"Она нажала на кнопку, чтобы активировать машину." (Ona nazhala na knopku, chtoby aktivirovat' mashinu.)
activation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
активация (aktivatsiya)

the act of making something start functioning

"The activation of the system took longer than expected."

"Активация системы заняла больше времени, чем ожидалось." (Aktivatsiya sistemy zanyala bolshe vremeni, chem ozhidalos'.)
Active recall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl
активное воспоминание (aktivnoe vospominanie)

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

"Active recall improves long-term memory and retention."

"Активное воспоминание улучшает долгосрочную память и удержание информации." (Aktivnoe vospominanie uluchshaet dolgocrochnuyu pamyat' i uderzhanie informatsii.)
actively definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈæktɪvli/
активно (aktivno)

in a manner that involves action or energy

"She is actively participating in the community service."

"Она активно участвует в общественной работе." (Ona aktivno uchastvuet v obshchestvennoy rabote.)
activism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/
активизм (aktivizm)

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

"Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action."

"Ее экологический активизм вдохновил многих молодых людей на действия." (Yeyo ekologicheskiy aktivizm vdokhnovil mnogikh molodykh lyudey na deystviya.)
activist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæktɪvɪst/
активист (aktivist)

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

"The activist organized a protest against pollution."

"Активист организовал протест против загрязнения." (Aktivist organizoval protest protiv zagryazneniya.)
acute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈkjuːt/
острый (ostry)

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

"The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery."

"Пациент страдал от острой боли после операции." (Patsiyent stradal ot ostroy boli posle operatsii.)
adaptability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti
адаптивность (adaptivnost)

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances.

"Adaptability is crucial in an ever-changing world."

"Адаптивность является ключевым качеством в постоянно меняющемся мире." (Adaptivnost' yavyayetsya klyuchevym kachestvom v postoyanno menyayushchemsya mire.)
adaptation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
адаптация (adaptatsiya)

the process of changing or adjusting to fit a new situation

"The adaptation of the program to mobile devices was a success."

"Адаптация программы для мобильных устройств прошла успешно." (Adaptatsiya programmy dlya mobil'nykh ustroystv proshla uspeshno.)
adaptive features definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz
адаптивные особенности (adaptyvnyye osobennosti)

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

"Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter."

"Адаптивные характеристики растений помогают им расти зимой." (Adaptyvnyye kharakteristiki rasteniy pomogayut im rasti zimoy.)
addict definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)
наркоман (narkoman)

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

"He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day."

"Он зависим от видеоигр и проводит часы, играя каждый день." (On zavisim ot videoigr i provodit chasy, igraya kazhdyy den'.)
addicted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈdɪktɪd/
зависимый (zavisimyy)

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

"Many people are addicted to social media."

"Многие люди зависимы от социальных сетей." (Mnogie lyudi zavisimy ot sotsial'nykh setey.)
addiction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈdɪkʃən/
зависимость (zavisimost)

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

"His addiction to video games affected his studies."

"Его зависимость от видеоигр повлияла на его учебу." (Ego zavisimost' ot videoigr povliyala na ego uchebu.)
additionally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/əˈdɪʃənəli/
дополнительно (dopolnitel'no)

in addition to what has been said or done

"Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings."

"Кроме того, мы предлагаем скидки для ранних бронирований." (Krome togo, my predlagaem skidki dlya rannyh bronirovaniy.)
adequate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈædɪkwət/
адекватный (adekvatny)

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

"The food was adequate for the small group."

"Еда была адекватной для небольшой группы." (Yeda byla adekvatnoy dlya nebol'shoy gruppy.)
adequately definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈædɪkwətli/
адекватно (adekvatno)

in a satisfactory manner

"He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time."

"Он выполнил задачу адекватно, но может улучшиться в следующий раз." (On vypolnil zadachu adekvatno, no mozhet uluchshit' slediushchij raz.)
adhere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ədˈhɪər/
приклеиваться, следовать (prikleivatsya, sleduytsya)

to stick firmly to something or follow a belief or rule

"The label will not adhere to the wet surface."

"Этикетка не приклеится к влажной поверхности." (Etiketta ne prikleyitsya k vladnoy poverkhnosti.)
Adjacent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈdʒeɪsənt/
соседний (sosedniy)

Next to or adjoining something else.

"The hotel is adjacent to the beach."

"Отель находится рядом с пляжем." (Otel nakhoditsya ryadom s plyazhem.)
adjective B2
/əˈdʒʌstəbəl/
регулируемый; настраиваемый; изменяемый; (reguliruemyy; nastroivayemyy; izmenyayemyy;)

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

"This chair has an adjustable height feature."

"Этот стул имеет регулируемую высоту." (Etot stul imeet reguliruemuyu vysotu.)
adjustment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

"The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication."

administer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ədˈmɪnɪstər/
управлять / применять (upravlyat' / primenyat')

To manage or oversee the operation of something; to provide or apply.

"The nurse will administer the medicine at noon."

"Медсестра будет применять лекарство в полдень." (Medsestra budet primenyat' lekarstvo v polden'.)
administrative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
административный (administrativny)

relating to the management or organization of something

"The administrative tasks were handled efficiently by the team."

"Административные задачи были эффективно решены командой." (Administrativnye zadachi byli effektiovno resheny komandoy.)
administrator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/
администратор (administur)

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

"The school administrator implemented new policies for students."

"Администратор школы внедрил новые политики для учащихся." (Administrator shkoly vnedril novye politiki dlya uchashchikhsya)
Admirable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈædmərəbəl/
восхищённый (voskhishchyonnyy)

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

"Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable."

"Её преданность помощи другим действительно восхищает." (Eyo predannost' pomoshchi drugim deystvitel'no voskhishchayet.)
admiration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌædməˈreɪʃən/
восхищение (voskhishchenie)

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

"She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication."

"Она испытывала большое восхищение к своему учителю." (ona ispytyvala bolshoe voskhishchenie k svoemu uchitelyu)
adolescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B2
/ˌædəˈlɛsənt/
подросток (podrostok)

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

"Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes."

"Подростки часто испытывают быстрые физические и эмоциональные изменения." (podrostki chasto ispytyvayut bystrye fizicheskie i emotsional'nye izmeneniya.)
advancement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ədˈvɑːns.mənt/
прогресс (progress)

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

"Scientific advancements benefit society."

"Научные достижения приносят пользу обществу." (Nauchnyye dostizheniya prinosyat pol'zu obshchestvu.)
advancements definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ədˈvɑːns.mənts/
прогресс (progress)

Progress or development in a particular area.

"Advancements in technology are transforming astronomy."

"Прогресс в технологиях трансформирует астрономию." (Progress v tekhnologiyakh transformiruyet astronomiyu.)
adjective B2
/ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
выгодный; благоприятный; прибыльный (vygodnyy; blagopriyatnyy; pribyl'nyy)

beneficial; favorable; profitable

"This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth."

"Эта позиция предлагает выгодные возможности для карьерного роста." (Eta pozitsiya predlagaet vygodnye vozmozhnosti dlya kar'ernogo rosta.)
adventurer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ədˈvɛntʃərər/
авантюрист (avantyurist)

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

"The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins."

"Авантюрист отправился глубоко в джунгли в поисках древних руин." (avantyurist otpravilsya gluboko v dzhungli v poiskakh drevnikh ruin)
Adverse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Adverse

adjective B2
/ˈæd.vɜːs/

Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable.

"The project was delayed due to adverse weather conditions."

adverse effects definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts
неблагоприятные эффекты (neblagopriyatnye effekty)

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

"Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment."

"Использование пластика оказывает неблагоприятные эффекты на окружающую среду." (Ispol'zovanie plastika okazyvayet neblagopriyatnye effekty na okruzhayushchuyu sredu.)
adverse impact definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট
негативное воздействие (negativnoe vozdeistvie)

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

"Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles."

"Долгое время перед экраном оказывает негативное воздействие на мышцы рук." (Dolgoe vremya pered ekranom okazyvaet negativnoe vozdeistvie na myshcy ruk.)
adversity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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adversity

noun B2
/ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/

Difficulties or misfortune.

"She showed great courage in the face of adversity."

advert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈædvɜːrt/
объявление (obyavlenie)

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

"The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position."

"Компания разместила объявление в газете о новой должности." (Kompaniya razmestila obyavlenie v gazete o novoy dolzhnosti.)
advertiser definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈædvərtaɪzər/
рекламодатель (reklamodatel)

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

"The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot."

"Рекламодатель заплатил миллионы за рекламное место на Супербоуле." (Reklamodatel zaplatil milliony za reklamnoye mesto na Superbole.)
advisory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun B2
/ədˈvaɪzəri/
консультативный (konsul'tativny)

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

"The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors."

"Комитет работает в консультативной роли при совете директоров." (Komitet rabotayet v konsultativnoy roli pri sovete direktorov.)
advocacy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈædvəkəsi/
защита (zashchita)

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

"Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition."

"Ее защита прав детей принесла ей международное признание." (Eyo zashchita prav detey prinesla yey mezhdunarodnoe priznanie.)
Advocate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/ (noun), /ˈædvəˌkeɪt/ or /ˈædvəˌkət/ (verb)
защитник / адвокат (zashchitnik / advokat)

As a noun: a person who publicly supports or recommends a cause. As a verb: to publicly recommend or support.

"She is an advocate for women's rights and often advocates for equal opportunities."

"Она является адвокатом прав женщин и часто выступает за равные возможности." (Ona yavlyayetsya advokatom prav zhenshchin i chasto vystupaet za ravnye vozmozhnosti.)
aerial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun B2
/ˈɛəriəl/
эфирный / антенна (efirny / antenna)

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

"The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver."

"Пилот выполнил удивительный воздушный маневр." (Pilot vypolnil udivitel'nyy vozdushnyy manevr.)
Aesthetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
эстетический (esteticheskiy)

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

"The room was decorated in an aesthetic style that pleased everyone."

"Комната была оформлена в эстетическом стиле, который понравился всем." (Komnata byla oformlena v esteticheskom stile, kotoryy ponravilsya vsem.)
Affected definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈfɛktɪd/
афектированный (afektirovannyy)

artificial, pretentious, or showing an unnatural manner

"His affected manner made him seem insincere."

"Его аффектированное поведение заставляло его казаться неискренним." (Ego affektivannoe povedenie zastavlyalo ego kazat'sya neiskrennim.)