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predominantly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
преобладанию (preobladaniyu)

mainly; for the most part

"The population in the city is predominantly young."

"Население города в основном молодое." (Naselenie goroda v osnovnom molodoe.)
noun B2
/ˈprɛfəs/
предисловие (predislogie)

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

"The author explained his motivation in the preface."

"Автор объяснил свою мотивацию в предисловии." (Avtor ob'yasnil svoyu motivatsiyu v predislovie.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/
предпочтительный (predpochtitel'nyj)

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

"It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic."

"Предпочтительнее поехать на поезде, чем ехать на машине в час пик." (Predpochtitel'nee poyekhat' na poyezde, chem yekhat' na mashine v chas pik.)
Preference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəns/
предпочтение (predpochtenie)

a greater liking for one alternative over another

"She has a preference for tea over coffee."

"Она предпочитает чай кофе." (Ona predpochitaet chai kofe.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈpriːfɪks/
префикс; добавлять что-то в начале (prefix; dobavlyat' chto-to v nachale)

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

"Developers often prefix variables with an underscore."

"Разработчики часто добавляют префикс к переменным с подчеркиванием." (Razrabotchiki chasto dobavlyayut prefix k peremennym s podcherkivaniem.)
prehistoric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk
доисторический, до появления письменных источников (doistoricheskiy, do poyavleniya pis'mennykh istochnikov)

Belonging to the time before written records.

"The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans."

"Доисторическая эпоха была отмечена восхождением первых людей." (Doistoricheskaya epokha byla otmechena voskhodzheniem pervykh lyudey.)
Prejudice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
предвзятое мнение (predvzyatoe mnenie)

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

"Prejudice often prevents people from seeing the truth about others."

"Предвзятое мнение часто мешает людям увидеть правду о других." (Predvzyatoe mnenie chasto meshaet lyudyam uvidet' pravdu o drugikh.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪst/
предвзятый (predvzyatyj)

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

"He was prejudiced against people from other regions."

"Он был предвзят против людей из других регионов." (On byl predvzyat protiv lyudey iz drugikh regionov.)
preliminary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/prɪˈlɪmɪˌneri/
предварительный (predvaritel'nyj)

happening before something that is more important; introductory or preparatory

"The team held a preliminary meeting to discuss the project."

"Команда провела предварительное совещание, чтобы обсудить проект." (Komanda provela predvaritel'noe soveshchanie, chtoby obsudit' proyekt.)
adjective B2
/ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/
преждевременный (prezdevremennyy)

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

"His decision to quit the job was premature."

"Его решение уйти с работы было преждевременным." (Yego resheniye uyti s raboty bylo prezdevremennym.)
premier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/
премьер-министр / главный (premyer-ministro / glavniy)

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

"The French premier addressed the nation."

"Французский премьер-министр обратился к нации." (Frantsuzskiy prem'er-ministro obratilsya k natsii.)
premise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛmɪs/
предпосылка / здание (predposylka / zdanie)

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

"His argument was based on a false premise."

"Его аргумент был основан на ложной предпосылке." (Ego argument byl osnovan na lozhnoj predposylke.)
premium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpriːmiəm/
премия (premiya)

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

"You need to pay your insurance premium every year."

"Вам нужно платить вашу страховую премию каждый год." (Vam nuzhno platit' vashu strakhovuyu premiu kazhdyy god.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈpærətɔːri/
подготовительный (podgotovitel'nyy)

Serving as preparation or preliminary before the main event.

"They held a preparatory meeting before the main conference."

"Они провели подготовительное собрание перед основным конференцией." (Oni proveli podgotovitel'noe sobranie pered osnovnym konferentsiey.)
prescribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/prɪˈskrʌɪb/
прописывать (propisyvat)

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

"The doctor prescribed medication for my cold."

"Доктор прописал лекарства от моего простуды." (Doktor propisal lekarstva ot moyego prostudy.)
prescription definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
рецепт (retsept)

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

"The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics."

"Врач дал ей рецепт на антибиотики." (Vrach dal yey retsept na antibiotiki.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈzentəbl/
представительный; подходящий для того, чтобы быть увиденным на публике (predstavitel'nyy; podkhodyashchiy dlya togo, chtoby byt' uvidennym na publike)

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

"Make sure you look presentable for the job interview."

"Убедитесь, что вы выглядите презентабельно для собеседования." (ubedites', chto vy viglyadite prezentabel'no dlya sobesedovaniya)
Presently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈprɛzntli/
в настоящее время (v nastoyashchee vremya)

at the current moment; now

"Presently, I am working on a new project."

"В данный момент я работаю над новым проектом." (V dannyy moment ya rabotayu nad novym proyektom.)
preservation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən/
сохранение (sokhranenie)

The act of keeping something in its original state or protecting it from harm or decay.

"The preservation of old books is important for cultural heritage."

"Сохранение старых книг важно для культурного наследия." (Sokhranenie starykh knig vazhno dlya kul'turnogo naslediya.)
preserve definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/prɪˈzɜːrv/

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

"We must preserve our cultural heritage."

presidency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛzɪdənsi/
президентская должность (prezidentskaya dolzhnost)

the office or position of being a president

"He was elected to the presidency in 2020."

"Он был избран на президентство в 2020 году." (On byl izbran na prezidentsvo v 2020 godu.)
presidential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
президентский (prezidentskiy)

relating to a president or presidency

"The presidential election is scheduled for next month."

"Президенские выборы назначены на следующий месяц." (Prezidentskiye vybory naznacheny na sleduyushchiy mesyats.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/
неотложный (neotlozhny)

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

"The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once."

"Менеджеру пришлось одновременно решать несколько неотложных проблем." (Menedzheru prishlos' odnovremenno reshat' neskol'ko neotlozhnykh problem.)
Pressure cooker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/
скороварка (skorovarka)

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

"Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half."

"Использование скороварки сокращает время приготовления пищи более чем в два раза." (Ispol'zovanie skorovarki sokrashchaet vremia prigotovleniia pishchi bolee chem v dva raza)
prestige definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɛˈstiːʒ/
счастье (schast'ye)

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on their achievements or quality.

"Winning the award gave the company international prestige."

"Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду." (Ona ne mogla skryt' svoego schast'ya, kogda poluchila nagradu.)
prestigious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/
престижный (prestizhnij)

having a high reputation; respected

"Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world."

"Гарвардский университет — один из самых престижных университетов в мире." (Garvardskij universitet – odin iz samykh prestizhnых universitetov v mire.)
presumably definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/prɪˈzjuːməbli/
предположительно (predpolozhitel'no)

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

"Presumably, he forgot to send the email."

"Предположительно, он забыл отправить письмо." (Predpolozhitel'no, on zabyl otpravit' pismo.)
presume definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/prɪˈzjuːm/
предполагать (predpolagat)

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

"I presume she has already left for the meeting."

"Я предполагаю, что она уже ушла на встречу." (Ya predpolagayuyu, chto ona uzhe ushla na vstrechu.)
Pretence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈtens/
притворство (pritvorstvo)

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

"He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation."

"Он не делал вид, что ему интересно в разговоре." (On ne delal vid, chto yemu interesno v razgovore.)
noun B2
/ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/
притворство, ложь (pritvorstvo, lozh)

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

"His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust."

"Его доброта была всего лишь притворством, чтобы завоевать доверие." (Ego dobrotа byla vsego lish' pritvorstvom, chtoby zavevat' doverie.)
prevail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/prɪˈveɪl/
превалировать (prevalirovat)

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

"Justice will always prevail over injustice."

"Справедливость всегда победит несправедливость." (Spravedlivost' vsegda pobedit nespravedlivost'.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈventɪv/
профилактический; предназначен для предотвращения чего-либо (profilakticheskiy)

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

"Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease."

"Регулярные физические упражнения — это профилактическая мера против сердечных заболеваний." (Regulyarnye fizicheskie uprazhneniya — eto profilakticheskaya mera protiv serdechnykh zabolevaniy.)
prey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/preɪ/
добыча (prei)

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

"Lions prey on zebras in the wild."

"Львы охотятся на зебрах в дикой природе." (Lyvy okhotitsya na zebrah v dikoy prirode)
adjective B2
/ˈpraɪs.ləs/
бесценный; неоценимый (bescennyy; neotsenimyy)

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

"Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless."

"Древние драгоценности её бабушки абсолютно бесценны." (Drevnie dragotsennosti yeyo babushki abslutno besstsenny.)
primary objective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv
основная цель (osnovnaya tsel)

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

"The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling."

"Основная цель мероприятия заключалась в продвижении переработки." (Osnovnaya tsel' meropriyatiya zaklyuchalas' v prodvizhenii pererabotki.)
prime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/praɪm/
первоклассный, важный (pervoklassnyy, vazhnyy)

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

"She is in the prime of her career."

"Она на лучшем этапе своей карьеры." (Ona na luchshem etape svoey kar'ery.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɪmətɪv/
примитивный (primitivnyy)

Relating to an early stage of development; simple and basic.

"The tribe lived in primitive huts made of mud and straw."

"Племя жило в примитивных хижинах, сделанных из глины и соломы." (Plemya zhilo v primitivnykh khizhinakh, sdelannykh iz gliny i solomy.)
Prior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈpraɪər/
предшествующий (predshestvuyushchiy)

existing or coming before something in time or order

"He had no prior knowledge of the event."

"У него не было предварительных знаний о событии." (U nego ne bylo predvaritel'nykh znaniy o sobytii.)
prioritize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/
приоритизировать (prioritizirovat')

To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

"Always prioritize tasks to avoid delay."

"Всегда приоритизируйте задачи, чтобы избежать задержек." (Vsegda prioritiziruyte zadachi, chtoby izbezhat' zaderzhek.)
Private tutor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/
частный репетитор (chastnyy repetitor)

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

"The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills."

"Частный репетитор помог студенту улучшить его математические навыки." (Chastnyy repetitor pomog studentu uluchshit' ego matematicheskiye navyki)
Privately definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈpraɪvətli/
наедине (naedine)

in a private way; not in public or not shared with others

"She spoke to him privately about the issue."

"Она говорила с ним наедине по этому вопросу." (Ona govoryla s nim naedine po etomu voprosu.)
Privilege definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
привилегия, преимущество (privilegiya, preimushchestvo)

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

"Education is considered a privilege in many developing countries."

"Образование считается привилегией во многих развивающихся странах." (Obrazovanie schitayetsya privilegiyey v mnogikh razvivayushchikhsya stranakh.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/
привилегированный (privilegirovannogo)

having special advantages; favored; elite

"She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities."

"Она родом из привилегированного окружения и имеет много возможностей." (Ona rodom iz privilegirovannogo okruzheniya i imeet mnogo vozmozhnostey.)
proactive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv
проактивный (proaktivny)

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

"Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity."

"Проактивные стратегии необходимы для борьбы с нехваткой." (Proaktivnye strategii neobkhodimy dlya bor'by s nekhvatkoy.)
Probability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/
вероятность (veroyatnost)

the likelihood or chance of something happening

"The probability of rain tomorrow is high according to the forecast."

"Вероятность дождя завтра высока, согласно прогнозу." (Veroyatnost' dozhdya zavtra vysokaya, soglasno prognozu.)
Probable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈprɒbəbl̩/
вероятный (veroyatnyy)

likely to happen or be true, but not certain

"Rain is probable tomorrow according to the forecast."

"По прогнозу дождь вероятен завтра." (Po prognozu dozhd' veroyaten zavtra.)
noun B2
/proʊˈbeɪʃən/
испытательный срок (ispytatel'nyy srok)

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

"He was placed on probation for six months."

"Его поставили на испытательный срок на шесть месяцев." (Yego postavili na ispytatel'nyy srok na shest' mesyatsev.)
probe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/proʊb/
исследовать (issledovat')

to investigate thoroughly; a device used for exploration or examination

"The journalist probed into the politician’s past."

"Журналист исследовал прошлое политика." (Zhurnalist issledoval proshloye politika.)
problem-solving definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/
решение проблем (reshenie problem)

The process of working through details of a problem to reach a solution.

"Effective problem-solving is critical in overcoming challenges."

"Эффективное решение проблем критично для преодоления вызовов." (Effektivnoe reshenie problem kritichno dlya preodoleniya vyzovov.)
Problematic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
проблематичный (problematichny)

Difficult to solve or deal with; presenting a problem or challenge.

"His problematic behavior made teamwork very difficult."

"Его проблемное поведение сделало командную работу очень трудной." (Yego problemnoe povedenie sdelalo komandnuyu rabotu ochen' trudnoy.)