Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Artful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɑːrt.fəl/
хитрый (khitryy)

Skillful, clever, or crafty, often in a cunning way.

"She gave an artful reply that avoided the real issue."

"Она дала хитрый ответ, который избегал настоящей проблемы." (Ona dala khitryy otvet, kotoryy izbegal nastoyashchey problemy.)
articulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɑːrˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
ясная артикуляция (yasnaya artikulyatsiya)

the act of expressing something clearly in speech or the way in which words are pronounced

"Her clear articulation made the speech easy to understand."

"Ее ясная артикуляция сделала речь легкой для понимания." (Eyo yasnaya artikulyatsiya sdelala rech legkoy dlya ponimaniya.)
ascendancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsɛndənsi/
асценденция, господство (asstsendentsiya, gospodstvo)

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

"The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation."

"Компания достигла асценденции на рынке через инновации." (Kompaniya dostigla assendentsii na rynke cherez innovatsii.)
ascendant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈsɛndənt/
восходящий, доминирующий (voskhodyashchiy, dominiruyushchiy)

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

"She is an ascendant leader in the political party."

"Она является восходящей лидером в политической партии." (Ona yavlyayetsya voskhodyashchim liderom v politicheskoy partii.)
ascension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsɛnʃən/
вознесение (voznesenie)

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

"His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone."

"Его быстрый подъем в компании удивил всех." (Ego bystryy pod'yem v kompanii udivil vsekh.)
ascertain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌæs.ərˈteɪn/
установить, определить (ustanovit, opredelit)

To find out or make sure of something with certainty.

"The detective tried to ascertain the facts of the case."

"Детектив пытался установить факты дела." (Detektiv pytalsya ustanovit' fakty dela.)
ascribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈskraɪb/
приписывать, относить (pripisyvat', otnosit')

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

"Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author."

"Многие учёные приписывают это стихотворение неизвестному автору." (Mnogie uchnyye pritisyivayut eto stikhotvoreniye neizvestnomu avtoru.)
asexual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/
асексуальный (aseksual'nyj)

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

"Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting."

"Многие растения размножаются с помощью асексуальных методов, таких как почкование или деление." (Mnogie rastenija razmnozhayutsya s pomoshch'yu asexual'nykh metodov, takikh kak pochkovanie ili delenie.)
ashen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈæʃən/
бледный (bledny)

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

"His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news."

"Его лицо побледнело, когда он услышал ужасные новости." (Ego litso poblednelo, kogda on uslyshal uzhasnye novosti.)
aspirant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæspɪrənt/
аспирант (aspirant)

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

"She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship."

"Она является претендентом на стипендию университета." (Ona yavlyaetsya pretendentom na stipendiyu universiteta.)
assail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈseɪl/
атаковать (atakovat)

to attack violently, either physically or with words

"The politician was assailed with difficult questions."

"Политика атаковали трудными вопросами." (Politika atakovali trudnymi voprosami.)
assailant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈseɪlənt/
нападающий (napadayushchiy)

a person who attacks another

"The police arrested the assailant at the scene."

"Полиция арестовала нападающего на месте преступления." (Politsiya arestovala napadayushchego na meste prestupleniya.)
Assassin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsæsɪn/
убийца (ubiytsa)

A person who kills someone, usually for political or religious reasons, often secretly.

"The assassin fled the scene after carrying out the attack."

"Убийца убежал с места происшествия после совершения атаки." (Ubiytsa ubezhalsya s mesta proisshestviya posle soversheniya ataki.)
assassinate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈsæsɪneɪt/
убить (ubit)

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

"The rebels planned to assassinate the king."

"Повстанцы планировали убить короля." (Povstantsy planirovali ubit' korolya.)
assassination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/
убийство (ubijstvo)

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

"The assassination of the president shocked the nation."

"Убийство президента потрясло нацию." (Ubijstvo prezidentsya potryaslo natsiyu.)
assembly session definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/
сессия собрания (sessiya sobraniya)

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

"The assembly session discussed global challenges."

"Сессия собрания обсудила глобальные вызовы." (Sessiya sobraniya obsudila global'nye vyzovy.)
assent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/əˈsɛnt/
согласие (soglasie)

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

"She nodded her head in silent assent."

"Она кивнула головой в молчаливом согласии." (Ona kivnula golovoy v molchalivom soglasiye.)
assessor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsɛsər/
оценщик (otsenschik)

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

"An external assessor reviewed the project report."

"Внешний оценщик рассмотрел отчет по проекту." (Vneshniy otsenschik rassmotreł otchet po proyektu.)
asset allocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən
распределение активов (raspredelenie aktivov)

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

"Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth."

"Правильное распределение активов — ключ к финансовому росту." (Pravil'noe raspredelenie aktivov - klyuch k finansovomu rostu.)
assignee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌsaɪˈniː/
назначенное лицо (naznachennoe lico)

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

"The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations."

"Назначенный по контракту несет ответственность за все будущие обязательства." (Naznachenniy po kontraktu neset otvetstvennost za vse budushchie obyazatel'stva.)
assimilate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈsɪməˌleɪt/
ассимилировать (assimil'irovat')

to absorb or integrate into a larger group, culture, or system

"Immigrants often assimilate into the culture of their new country."

"Иммигранты часто ассимилируются в культуру своей новой страны." (Immigranti chasto assimiliruyutsya v kul'turu svoey novoy strany.)
Assimilation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
ассимиляция (assimilatsiya)

the process of absorbing and integrating into a culture, group, or system

"Immigrants often face challenges during cultural assimilation."

"Иммигранты часто сталкиваются с проблемами во время культурной ассимиляции." (Immigranti chasto stalkivayutsya s problemami vo vremya kul'turnoy assimilyatsii.)
Astrologer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/
астролог (astrolog)

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

"The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future."

"Астролог предсказал хорошее будущее." (Astrolog predskazal khoroshee budushchee.)
astute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈstjuːt/
проницательный (pronitsatel'nyj)

having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd

"He made an astute decision during the negotiation."

"Он принял острое решение во время переговоров." (On prinyal ostroye resheniye vo vremya peregovorov.)
astuteness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈstuːt.nəs/
проницательность (pronicatel'nost')

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

"His astuteness helped in negotiations."

"Его проницательность помогла в переговорах." (Ego pronicat'elnosť pomogla v peregovorah.)
asymmetric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/
асимметричный (asimmetrichny)

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

"The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual."

"Дизайн здания асимметричен и необычен." (Dizayn zdaniya asimmetrichen i neobyichen.)
asymmetrical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
асимметричный (asimmetrichnyy)

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

"She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention."

"Она носила асимметричное платье, которое привлекло внимание всех." (Ona nosila asimmetrichnoye plat'ye, kotorye privelklo vnimaniye vsekh.)
asynchronous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs
асинхронный (asinhronny)

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

"Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace."

"Асинхронные курсы позволяют студентам учиться в своем собственном темпе." (Asinkhronnyye kursy pozvolyayut studentam uchit'sya v svoem sobstvennom tempe.)
atheism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈeɪθiɪzəm/
атеизм (ateizm)

The belief that there is no God or gods.

"He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure."

"Он откровенно заявил о своем атеизме, несмотря на социальное давление." (On otkrovenno zayavil o svoem ateizme, nesmotrya na sotsial'noe davlenie.)
atheistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/
атеистический (ateisticheskiy)

Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.

"She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals."

"Она выросла в атеистической семье, где не было религиозных ритуалов." (Ona vyrosla v ateistskoy sem'e, gde ne bylo religioznykh rituallov.)
atone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈtoʊn/
искупать (iskupat)

to make amends or reparation for an offense, sin, or mistake

"He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder."

"Он пытался искупить свои ошибки, работая усерднее." (On pytalsya iskupit svoi oshibki, rabotaya usyerdnee.)
atonement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtoʊnmənt/
искупление (iskuplenie)

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

"The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement."

"Фестиваль был отмечен как день искупления." (Festival byl otmechen kak den iskupleniya.)
atop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition C1
/əˈtɒp/
на вершине (na vershine)

on the top of something

"A flag was placed atop the tower."

"Флаг был размещен на вершине башни." (Flag byl razmeshchen na vershine bashni.)
Atrocious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈtroʊʃəs/
ужасный (uzhasny)

extremely bad, unpleasant, or cruel

"The prisoners were kept in atrocious conditions."

"Заключенные содержались в ужасных условиях." (Zaklyuchennyye soderzhalsya v uzhasnykh usloviyakh.)
atrociously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/əˈtroʊʃəsli/
ужасно (uzhasno)

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

"The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow."

"Обслуживание в ресторане было ужасно медленным." (Obsluzhivanie v restorane bylo uzhasno medlennym)
atrocities definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz
жестокости (zhestokosti)

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

"The atrocities shocked the international community."

"Жестокости потрясли международное сообщество." (Zhestokosti potryasli mezhdunarodnoe soobshchestvo.)
atrocity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtrɑːsəti/
зверство (zverstvo)

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

"The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians."

"Мир осудил зверство, совершенное против мирных жителей." (Mir osudil zverstvo, sovershennoe protiv mirnykh zhitelei.)
atrophy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈætrəfi/
атрофия (atrofiya)

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

"Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time."

"Без регулярных упражнений мышцы могут атрофироваться со временем." (Bez regulyarnykh uprazhneniy myshcy mogut atrofirovatsya so vremenem.)
attache definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌætəˈʃeɪ/
дипломатический атташе (diplomatischeskiy attashe)

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

"The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy."

"Культурный атташе организовал художественную выставку в посольстве." (Kul'turnyy attashe organizoval khudozhestvennuyu vystavku v posol'stve.)
attest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈtɛst/
засвидетельствовать (zasviedetielstvovat)

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

"The witness attested to the accuracy of the report."

"Свидетель засвидетельствовал точность отчета." (Svidetel' zasvidetel'stvoval tochnost' otcheta.)
attire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtaɪər/
одежда (odezhda)

Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.

"She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony."

"Она носила традиционную одежду на свадебной церемонии." (Ona nosila traditsionnuyu odezhdu na svadebnoy tseremonii.)
attorney-general definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/
генеральный прокурор (general'nyy prokuror)

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

"The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice."

"Генеральный прокурор объявил о новых реформах для укрепления правосудия." (General'nyy prokuror ob'yavil o novykh reformakh dlya ukrepleniya pravosudiya.)
attrition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtrɪʃən/
постепенное сокращение (postepennoye sokrashcheniye)

The gradual reduction in the number or strength of something, often due to constant stress, conflict, or loss.

"The company faced high staff attrition last year."

"Компания столкнулась с высокой текучестью кадров в прошлом году." (Kompaniya stolknulas' s vysokoy tekuchest'yu kadrov v proshlom godu.)
attune definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈtjuːn/
настраивать (nastraivat)

to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize

"She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team."

"Она быстро настроилась на потребности своей новой команды." (Ona bystro nastroilas na potrebnosti svoei novoi komandy)
attuned definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈtjuːnd/
чувствительный / настроенный (chuvstvitel'nyy / nastroennyy)

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

"She is attuned to the needs of her students."

"Она настроена на потребности своих студентов." (Ona nastroena na potrebnosti svoikh studentov.)
attunement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtjuːn.mənt/
настройка (nastroika)

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

"Attunement to emotions improves relationships."

"Настройка на эмоции улучшает отношения." (nastroika na emoczii uluchshaet otnosheniya)
atypical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/
нетипичный (netipichny)

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

"The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease."

"Доктор сказал, что это был нетипичный случай болезни." (Doktor skazal, chto eto byl netipichnyy sluchay bolezni.)
auburn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɔːbərn/
рыжевато-коричневый (ryzhe-vato-korichnevyy)

reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair

"She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight."

"У неё длинные рыжевато-коричневые волосы, которые сверкают на солнце." (U nee dlinnyye ryzhe-vato-korichnevye volosy, kotoryye sverkayut na solntse.)
auctioneer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/
аукционист (auktsionist)

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

"The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting."

"Аукционист быстро повышал цену во время торгов." (auktsionist bystro povyshal tsenu vo vremya torgov)
Audacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
дерзкий (derzkiy)

showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring

"It was an audacious plan to climb the mountain in winter."

"Это был смелый план — взобраться на гору зимой." (Eto byl smelyy plan — vzobrat'sya na goru zimoy.)