Vokabulare

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gadfly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡæd.flaɪ/
досаждающий человек (dosazhdayushchiy chelovek)

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

"The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies."

"Журналист был досаждающим человеком, постоянно ставя под сомнение политику правительства." (Zhurnalist byl dosazhdayushchim chelovekom, postoyanno stavya pod somnenie politiku pravitel'stva.)
gaff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɡæf/
ошибка (oshchibka)

A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.

"He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name."

"Он совершил большую ошибку во время встречи, забыв имя клиента." (On sovershil bol'shuyu oshibku vo vremya vstrechi, zabyv imya kliyenta.)
gainsay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/
опровергать (oprovergat)

To deny, contradict, or speak against.

"No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court."

"Никто не мог оспорить доказательства, представленные в суде." (Nikto ne mog osportit' dokazatel'stva, predstavljennye v sude.)
gall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ɡɔːl/
наглость, раздражать (naglost, razdrazhat)

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

"She had the gall to question his decision."

"Она имела наглость поставить под сомнение его решение." (Ona imela naglost postavit' pod somnenie ego reshenie.)
galleon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡæliən/
галеон (galeon)

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

"The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic."

"Испанский галеон перевозил сокровища через Атлантику." (Ispanskiy galeon perevozil sokrovishcha cherez Atlantiku.)
noun C2
/ˈɡæli/
кухня на судне (kukhnyá na sudné)

A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.

"The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food."

"Кухня на судне была наполнена запахом свежеприготовленной пищи." (Kukhnyá na sudné byla napolnéná zapakhom svezheprigotovlénnoy pishchi.)
galvanic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɡælˈvænɪk/
галванический / интенсивный (galvaničeskij / intensivnyj)

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.

"The news had a galvanic effect on the audience."

"Новости оказали галванический эффект на аудиторию." (Novosti okazali galvaničeskij effekt na auditoriju.)
galvanism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/
гальванизм (gal'vanizm)

Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.

"Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity."

"Гальванизм сыграл ключевую роль в первых экспериментах с электричеством." (Gal'vanizm sygral klyuchevuyu rol' v pervykh eksperimentakh s elektrichestvom.)
gambol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɡæmbəl/
игриво прыгать (igrivo prygat')

to run or jump about playfully

"The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun."

"Ягнята прыгали на поле под солнцем." (Yagnjata prygali na pole pod solntsem.)
adverb C2
/ˈɡeɪmli/
смело (smelo)

in a brave, spirited, or determined manner

"She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties."

"Она смело приняла вызов, несмотря на трудности." (Ona smelo prinyala vyzov, nesmotrya na trudnosti.)
noun C2
/ˈɡeɪm.stər/
игрок (igrok)

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

"The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice."

"Старый трактир был полон игроков, соревнующихся в картах и костях." (Staryj traktir byl polon igrokov, sorevnovavshikhsya v kartakh i kostyakh.)
Gander definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡændər/
гусак (gusak)

male goose

"The gander protected his family from the approaching dog."

"Гусак защищал свою семью от приближающейся собаки." (Gusak zashchishchal svoyu sem'yu ot priblizhayushcheysya sobaki.)
Gangetic Leaf Fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/
гангетическая листовая рыба (gangeticheskaya listovaya ryba)

a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance

"The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh."

"Гангетическая листовая рыба обычно встречается в реках Бангладеш." (gangeticheskaya listovaya ryba obychno vstrechaetsya v rekakh Bangladesha)
gangly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/
высокий и неуклюжий (vysokiy i neuklyuzhiy)

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

"The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance."

"Неуклюжий подросток споткнулся, пытаясь танцевать." (Neuklyuzhiy podrostok spotkhnulsya, pytayas' tantsevat'.)
gangrene definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/
гангрена (gangrena)

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.

"If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene."

"Если не лечить, рана может привести к гангрене." (Esli ne lechit', rana mozhet privesti k gangrene.)
gangway definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/
понтон (pontón)

A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.

"The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board."

"Моряки опустили понтон, чтобы пассажиры могли сесть." (Moryaki opustili ponton, chtoby passazhiry mogli sesto.)
garble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɡɑːrbəl/
искажать (iskazhat')

To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.

"The poor phone connection garbled his words."

"Плохое соединение по телефону исказило его слова." (Plokhoe soedinenie po telefomu iskaszilo ego slova.)
garbled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡɑːrbəld/
искаженный (iskazhennyy)

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

"The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages."

"Радиопередача была полна искаженных сообщений." (Radiopereyadacha byla polna iskazhennykh soobshcheniy.)
Gardenia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/
гардения (gardenia)

a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals

"The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent."

"Куст гардении произвел красивые белые цветы с приятным ароматом." (kust gardenii proizvel krasivye belye tsvety s priyatnym aromatom)
adjective C2
/ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/
гигантский (gigantskiy)

Extremely large; enormous.

"They served a gargantuan meal at the feast."

"Они подали гигантский обед на банкете." (Oni podali gigantskiy obed na bankete.)
noun C2
/ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/
каменная скульптура (гротескная форма) (kamennaia skul'ptura (grotesknaia forma))

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

"The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner."

"Древний собор имел гаргойли на каждом углу." (Drevnii sobor imel gargoili na kazhdom uglu.)
garish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/
слишком яркий и бросающийся в глаза (slishkom yarkiy i brosayushchiesya v glaza)

Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.

"The room was decorated with garish neon lights."

"Комната была украшена слишком яркими неоновыми огнями." (Komnata byla ukrashena slishkom yarkimi neonovymi ognyami.)
noun, verb C2
/ɡəˈrɒt/
удавить (udavit)

A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.

"The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley."

"Убийца попытался удушить свою жертву в переулке." (Ubiytsa popytalsya udushit' svoyu zhertvu v pereulke.)
noun C2
/ɡəˈruːlɪti/
болтливость (boltlivost)

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

"His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting."

"Его болтливость затрудняла сосредоточение на встрече." (Ego boltlivost zatrudniala sosredotochenie na vstreche.)
Garrulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡærələs/
болтливый, разговорчивый (boltlivyy, razgovorchivyy)

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

"The garrulous neighbor kept everyone awake with his stories."

"Болтливый сосед не давал никому спать своими рассказами." (Boltlivyy sosed ne daval nikomu spat' svoimi rasskazami.)
gasconade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/
превышение похвалы, хвастовство (prevyshenie pokhvaly, khvastovstvo)

Extravagant boasting or bragging.

"His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers."

"Его бесконечное хвастовство сделало его непопулярным среди его сверстников." (Ego beskonechnoe khvastovstvo sdelalo ego nepopulyarnym sredi ego sverstnikov.)
noun C2
/ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
газификация (gazifikatsiya)

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

"Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal."

"Газификация широко используется для производства топливного газа из угля." (Gazifikatsiya shiroko ispol'zuyetsya dlya proizvodstva toplivnogo gaza iz uglya.)
noun C2
/ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/
гастрит (gastrit)

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

"The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy."

"Врач поставил ему диагноз гастрит после эндоскопии." (Vrach postavil emu diognos gastrit posle endoskopii.)
gauche definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɡoʊʃ/
неловкий (nelovkiy)

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

"His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party."

"Его неловкие замечания смутили всех на ужине." (Ego nelovkie zamechaniya smutili vsekh na uzhine.)
adjective C2
/ˈɡɔːdi/
пестрый (pestriy)

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

"She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress."

"Она носила пестрое ожерелье, которое не сочеталось с её элегантным платьем." (Ona nosila pestroye ozherelye, kotoroye ne sochetalos' s yeyo elegantnym plat'ye.)
gauntlet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡɔːntlɪt/
перчатка / вызов (perchatka / vyzov)

a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge

"The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge."

"Рыцарь бросил свою перчатку как знак вызова." (Ritsar' brosil svoju perchatku kak znak vyzova.)
gavel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡævəl/
молоток (molotok)

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

"The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order."

"Судья ударил молотком, чтобы призвать к порядку в суде." (Sud'ya udaril molotok, chtoby prizvat' k poryadku v sude.)
gawk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɡɔːk/
пялиться (pyalit’sya)

To stare openly and rudely.

"Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street."

"Туристы пялились на знаменитость, гуляющую по улице." (Turisty pyalilis’ na znamenitost’, gulyayushchuyu po ulitse.)
gawky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡɔːki/
неловкий (nelovkiy)

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

"The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit."

"Подросток чувствовал себя неловким в своем слишком большом костюме." (Podrostok chuvstvoval sebya nelovkim v svoem slishkom bolshom kostyume.)
noun C2
/ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/
жандарм (zhandar)

A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.

"The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check."

"Жандарм остановил машину для плановой проверки." (Zhendarm ostanovil mashinu dlya planovoy proverki.)
noun C2
/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/
генеалог (genealog)

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

"The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century."

"Генеалог обнаружил записи, относящиеся к XVIII веку." (Genealog obnaruzhil zapisi, otnosyashchiesya k XVIII veka.)
geniality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/
дружелюбие (druzhelyubie)

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

"His geniality made him popular among his colleagues."

"Его дружелюбие сделало его популярным среди коллег." (Ego druzhelyubie sdelalo ego populyarnym sredi kolleg.)
genitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/
генитив (genitiv)

relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession

"In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'."

"В английском языке генитив часто обозначается апострофом и 's'." (V angliyskom yazyke genitiv chasto oboznachayetsya apostrofom i 's'.)
adjective C2
/dʒɛnˈtiːl/
деликатный (delikatny)

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

"She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests."

"Она говорила с деликатным манером, который произвел впечатление на гостей." (Ona govorila s delikatnym manerom, kotoryy proyzel vpechatleniye na gostey.)
noun C2
/ˈdʒɛntaɪl/
нееврей (neevrey)

A person who is not Jewish

"The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles."

"Синагога приветствовала как евреев, так и неевреев." (Sinagoga privetstvovala kak yevreev, tak i neevreev.)
Gentility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dʒɛnˈtɪlɪti/
учтивость (uchtivost)

Social superiority demonstrated by polite manners, refinement, or respectability

"His speech revealed an air of gentility."

"Его речь раскрыла некую форму учтивости." (Ego rech' raskryla nekyu formu uchtivosti.)
genuflect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship

"The worshippers genuflect before the altar."

adjective C2
/dʒərˈmeɪn/
актуальный (aktual'nyy)

Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.

"Her comments were not germane to the discussion."

"Её комментарии не были актуальны для обсуждения." (Eyo kommentarii ne byli aktual'nymi dlya obshchshchdeniya.)
adjective C2
/ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/
зародышевый (zarodyshyevy)

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

"The idea was still in its germinal stage."

"Идея всё ещё находилась на своей зародышевой стадии." (Ideya vsyo yeshchyo nakhodilas' na svoey zarodyshevoy stadii.)
gerontocracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/
жеронтократия (zherontokratia)

A system of government or control by old people.

"The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders."

"Страна воспринималась как жеронтократия, управляемая пожилыми лидерами." (Strana vosprinimalas' kak zherontokratia, upravlyaemaya pozhilymi liderami.)
gerrymander definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/
манипуляция границами избирательных округов (manipulyatsiya granitsami izbiratelnykh okrugov)

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

"The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats."

"Правящую партию обвинили в манипуляции с округами для получения большего числа мест." (Pravyashchuyu partyu obvinili v manipulatsii s okrugami dlya polucheniya bol'shego chisla mest.)
gestate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʒɛsteɪt/
вынашивать (vynashivat)

to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time

"The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year."

"Мать-кит вынашивает своего детеныша более года." (Mat' kit vynashivayet svoego detenysha boleye goda.)
gesticulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/
жестикулировать (zhestikulyrovat')

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

"He gesticulated wildly to get their attention."

"Он жестикулировал, чтобы привлечь их внимание." (On zhestikuliroval, chtoby privlech' ikh vnimanie.)
noun C2
/dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
жест (zhest)

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech

"His speech was full of passionate gesticulations."

"Его речь была полна страстных жестов." (ego rech' byla polna strastnykh zhestov.)
gesticulations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz
жестикуляции (zhestikuljacii)

Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions

"His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging."

"Его энергичные жестикуляции сделали речь более увлекательной." (Ego energichnye zhestikulyacii sdelali rech' bolee uvykatelynoy.)