Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective B2
/əˈfekʃənət/
нежный; любящий; заботливый; проявляющий привязанность (nezhnyy; lyubashchiy; zabotlivyy; proyavlyayushchiy privyazannost)

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

"She is very affectionate towards her children."

"Она очень ласкова к своим детям." (Ona ochen' laskova k svoim detyam.)
adverb B2
/əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/
нежно (nezhno)

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

"She hugged her grandmother affectionately."

"Она обняла свою бабушку с любовью." (Ona obnyala svoiu babushku s lyubov'yu.)
affluent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈæfluənt/
состоятельный (sostoyatel'nyy)

having a great deal of money; wealthy

"She grew up in an affluent neighborhood."

"Она выросла в состоятельном районе." (Ona vyrasla v sostoyatel'nom rayone.)
afterlife definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

"Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife."

aftermath definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/
последствия (posledstviya)

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

"The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating."

"Последствия землетрясения были разрушительными." (Posledstviya zemletryaseniya byli razrushitel'nymi.)
aggravate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
усугублять (usugublyat)

To make a situation worse or more serious.

"Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition."

"Царапание сыпи только ухудшит состояние." (Tsohkanie sypi tolko usugublyat sostoyanie.)
aggression definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈɡrɛʃən/
агрессия (agressiya)

hostile or violent behavior towards others

"His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting."

"Его внезапная агрессия удивила всех на встрече." (Ego vnezapnaya agressiya udivila vsekh na vstreche.)
Agony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
крайняя физическая или умственная боль; интенсивная боль (kraineya fizicheskaya ili umstvennaya bol; intensivnaya bol)

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

"He was in agony after the accident."

"Он был в агонии после аварии." (on byl v agonie posle avarii.)
adjective B2
/əˈɡriːəbl/
приятный; приятный; симпатичный; готовый согласиться (priyatnyy; priyatnyy; simpatichnyy; gotovyy soglasit'sya)

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

"The weather is very agreeable today."

"Погода сегодня очень приятная." (Pogoda segodnya ochen' priyatnaya.)
agricultural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/
сельскохозяйственный (sel'skokhozyaystvennyy)

relating to farming, agriculture, or the cultivation of land

"The country depends heavily on its agricultural economy."

"Страна в значительной степени зависит от своей сельскохозяйственной экономики." (Strana v znachitel'noi stepeni zavisit ot svoei sel'skokhozyaystvennoi ekonomiki.)
agriculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
сельское хозяйство (selskoe khozyaystvo)

the practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals

"Agriculture plays a vital role in the country's economy."

"Сельское хозяйство играет важную роль в экономике страны." (Selskoe khozyaystvo igraet vazhnuyu rol' v ekonomike strany.)
aide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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aide (эйд)

noun B2
/eɪd/
помощник (pomoshchnik)

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

"The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists."

"Помощник сенатора организовал встречу с журналистами." (Pomoshchnik senatora organizoval vstrechu s zhurnalistami.)
ailment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈeɪlmənt/
недуг (nedug)

An illness, typically a minor one.

"He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment."

"Он пошел к врачу с легким заболеванием желудка." (On poshel k vrachu s legkim zabolevaniem zheludka.)
airy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛəri/
проветриваемый (provetriyaemyy)

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

"The new apartment is bright and airy."

"Новая квартира яркая и проветриваемая." (Novaya kvartira yarkaya i provetriyaemaya.)
alarming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈlɑrmɪŋ/
тревожный; пугающий; беспокоящий (trevozhnyy; pugayushchiy; bespokoystvuyushchiy)

causing worry or fear; disturbing; frightening

"The alarming news about climate change worried everyone."

"Тревожные новости о климатических изменениях обеспокоили всех." (Trevozhnyye novosti o klimatičeskikh izmeneniyakh obespokoili vsekh.)
albeit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
conjunction B2
/ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/
хотя (khotya)

Although; even though.

"He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly."

"Он наконец согласился, хотя и неохотно." (On nakonec soglasilся, khotya i neokhotno.)
alcoholism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/
алкоголизм (alkogolizm)

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

"His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life."

"Его алкоголизм повлиял как на его здоровье, так и на семейную жизнь." (Ego alkogolizm povliyal kak na ego zdorov'ye, tak i na semeynuyu zhizn'.)
alien definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
инопланетянин (inoplanetyanin)

A being from another world; or something foreign, unfamiliar, or strange.

"The movie featured an alien from a distant galaxy."

"Фильм показывал инопланетянина из далекой галактики." (Film pokazyval inoplanetyanina iz dalekoy galaktiki.)
align definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈlaɪn/
выравнивать / ставить в прямую линию (vyravnivat' / stavit' v pryamuyu liniyu)

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

"The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission."

"Менеджер попросил команду привести их цели в соответствие с миссией компании." (Menedzher poprosil komandу privedit' ikh tseli v sootvetstvie s missiyey kompanii.)
aligning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ
выравнивать (viravnivat)

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

"Aligning education with global standards is vital."

"Выравнивание образования с глобальными стандартами имеет жизненно важное значение." (Viravnivanie obrazovaniya s global'nymi standartami imeyet zhiznennoye vazhnoe znacheniye.)
alignment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaɪnmənt/
выравнивание (vyravnivanie)

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

"The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event."

"Выравнивание планет было идеальным для небесного события." (Vyravnivanie planet bylo ideal'nym dlya nebesnogo sobytiya.)
Allegation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/
обвинение (obvinienie)

a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

"The politician denied the allegation of corruption."

"Политик отверг обвинение в коррупции." (Politik otverg obvinienie v korrupcii.)
allegations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz
обвинения (obvineniya)

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

"The allegations were investigated by an international body."

"Обвинения были расследованы международным органом." (Obvineniya byli rassledovany mezhdunarodnym organom.)
allege definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈlɛdʒ/
утверждать (utverzhdat)

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

"The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene."

"Свидетель утверждал, что мужчина был на месте преступления." (Svidetel' utverzhdal, chto muzhchina byl na meste prestupleniya.)
alleged definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈlɛdʒd/
предполагаемый (predpolagayemyy)

said or thought to be true, but not proven

"The alleged thief was caught by the police."

"Предполагаемый вор был пойман полицией." (Predpolagayemyy vor byl poyman politsiey.)
allegedly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/əˈlɛdʒɪdli/
предположительно (predpolozhitel'no)

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

"He was allegedly involved in the robbery."

"Он предположительно был замешан в ограблении." (On predpolozhitel'no byl zameshan v ograblenii.)
alley definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæli/
переулок (pereulok)

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

"They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road."

"Они прошли через темный переулок, чтобы добраться до главной улицы." (Oni proshli cherez temnyy pereulok, chtoby dobratsya do glavnoj ulitsy.)
alliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaɪəns/
альянс (alyans)

a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit

"The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense."

"Две страны сформировали альянс для укрепления своей обороны." (Dve strany sformirovali alyans dlya ukrepleniya svoey oborony.)
adjective B2
/əˈlaɪd/
союзный; ассоциированный; связанный (allied)

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

"The allied forces worked together during the war."

"Союзные войска работали вместе во время войны." (Soyuznye voyska rabotali vmeste vo vremya voyny.)
allocate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈæləkeɪt/
распределять (raspredelyat)

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

"The manager allocated funds for the new project."

"Менеджер выделил средства для нового проекта." (Menedzher vydelil sredstva dlya novogo proekta.)
allocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
распределение (raspredelenie)

the process or action of distributing something

"The allocation of funds will be decided next week."

"Распределение средств будет решено на следующей неделе." (Raspredelenie sredstv budet resheno na sleduyushchey nedele.)
Allowance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaʊəns/
пособие (posobie)

a sum of money given regularly, typically for a specific purpose

"He gets a weekly allowance from his parents."

"Он получает еженедельное пособие от своих родителей." (On poluchayet yezhenedel'noe posobie ot svoikh roditeley.)
ally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈælaɪ/
союзник (soiuznik)

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

"The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy."

"Две страны решили объединиться против общего врага." (Dve strany reshili ob'edinit'sya protiv obshchego vraga.)
Almond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːmənd/
миндаль (mindal)

edible seed of the almond tree, rich in protein and healthy fats

"She eats almonds every morning for breakfast."

"Она ест миндаль каждое утро на завтрак." (ona yest' mindal' kazhdoe utro na zavtrak.)
Aloe Vera definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/
алоэ вера (aloe vera)

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

"The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers."

"Растение алоэ вера цветет оранжевыми или желтыми трубчатыми цветами." (Rastenie aloe vera tsvetet oranzhevymi ili zhelytymi trubchatymi tsvetami.)
Alongside definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition B2
/əˈlɔːŋsaɪd/
рядом с (ryadom s)

next to or together with someone or something

"She worked alongside her brother in the family business."

"Она работала рядом с своим братом в семейном бизнесе." (Ona rabotala ryadom s svoim bratom v semeynnom biznesye.)
alphabetically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/
в алфавитном порядке (v alfavitnom poryadke)

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

"The names are listed alphabetically in the register."

"Имена перечислены в алфавитном порядке в реестре." (imena perechisleny v alfavitnom poryadke v reestre)
Altar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɔːltər/
алтарь (altar)

A table or flat surface used in religious rituals or worship.

"The priest placed the offerings on the altar."

"Священник положил подношения на алтарь." (Svyashchennik polozhil podnosheniya na altar'.)
alter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɔːltər/
изменить (izmenit)

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

"She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better."

"Она решила изменить своё платье, чтобы оно лучше подошло." (Ona reshilа izmenit' svoe plat'e, chtoby ono luchshe podoshlo.)
alteration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
изменение (izmenenie)

a change or modification made to something

"The tailor made an alteration to the suit."

"Портной сделал изменение в костюме." (Portnoy sdelal izmenenie v kostyume.)
alternate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B2
/ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)
чередовать, альтернативный (cheredovat, alternativnyy)

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

"The students alternate between online and offline classes."

"Студенты чередуют занятия онлайн и офлайн." (Studenty chereduyut zanyatiya onlayn i offlayn.)
altitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæltɪtuːd/
высота (vysota)

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

"The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet."

"Самолет летит на высоте 30 000 футов." (Samolet letit na vysote 30 000 futov.)
aluminium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/
алюминий (alyuminiy)

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

"Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts."

"Алюминий используется для производства банок и самолётов." (alyuminiy ispolzuetsya dlya proizvodstva banok i samolyotov)
aluminum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈluːmɪnəm/
алюминий (alyuminiy)

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

"The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum."

"Корпус самолета сделан из прочного, но легкого алюминия." (Korpus samolyota sdelan iz prochnogo, no legkogo alyuminiya.)
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noun B2
/ˈæməzɒn/
сильная женщина (sil'naya zhenshchina)

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

"She fought like an amazon in the competition."

"Она боролась как амазонка на соревнованиях." (Ona borolas' kak amazonka na sorevnovaniyakh.)
Ambassador definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/æmˈbæsədər/
посол (posol)

a person who represents their country in another country

"The ambassador attended the international peace conference."

"Посол присутствовал на международной мирной конференции." (Posol prisutstvoval na mezhdunarodnoy mirnoy konferentsii)
ambience definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæmbiəns/
атмосфера (atmosfera)

The character and atmosphere of a place.

"The restaurant had a romantic ambience."

"В ресторане была романтическая атмосфера." (V restorane byla romanticheskaya atmosfera.)
ambiguous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
неоднозначный (neodnoznachny)

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain.

"His answer was so ambiguous that no one understood his real opinion."

"Его ответ был настолько неоднозначным, что никто не понял его настоящее мнение." (Ego otvet byl nastol'ko neodnoznachnym, chto nikto ne ponyal ego nastoyashcheye mneniye.)
ambitious endeavor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər
амбициозное предприятие (ambitsioznoye predpriyatiye)

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

"Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration."

"Артемида — это амбициозное предприятие в космических исследованиях." (Artemida — eto ambitsioznoye predpriyatiye v kosmicheskikh issledovaniyakh.)
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amend

verb B2
/əˈmɛnd/

to make changes or improvements, often in a legal or written text

"The constitution was amended to reflect the new policies."