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ante definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænti/
анте (ante)

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

"Each player placed an ante before the game began."

"Каждый игрок поставил анте перед началом игры." (Kazhdyy igrok postavil ante pered nachalom igry.)
antecede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌæntɪˈsiːd/
предшествовать (predshestvovat)

to come before in time or order

"A short introduction usually antecedes the main text."

"Краткое введение обычно предшествует основному тексту." (Kratkoe vvedenie obychno predshestvuyet osnovnomu tekstu.)
antechamber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/
предбанник (predbannik)

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

"The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall."

"Гости ждали в предбаннике, прежде чем были допущены в зал." (Gosti zhdali v predbannikye, prezhde chem byli dopushchenny v zal.)
antedate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪdeɪt/
предшествовать (predshestvovat)

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

"The manuscript antedates the modern printing press."

"Рукопись предшествует современному печатному прессу." (Rukopis' predshestvuet sovremennomu pechatnomu pressu.)
antedated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/
датированный ранее (datiruyemyy ranee)

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

"The letter was antedated to appear more official."

"Письмо было антикредитовано, чтобы выглядеть более официально." (Pismo bylo antikreditovano, chtoby vygljadet' boleye ofitsial'no.)
antediluvian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/
архаичный (arkhaichny)

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

"His views on women are positively antediluvian."

"Его взгляды на женщин совершенно архаичны." (Ego vzglyady na zhenshchin sovsem arkhaichny.)
antemeridian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/
до полудня (do poludnya)

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

"She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours."

"Она запланировала все свои важные встречи в часы до полудня." (Ona zaplanirovala vse svoi vazhnie vstrechi v chasy do poludnya.)
antemundane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/
до сотворения мира (do sotvoreniya mira)

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

"Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established."

"Некоторые мифы говорят о хаосе антемундане до того, как был установлен порядок." (Nekotorye mifyi govoryat o khaose antemundane do togo, kak byl ustanovlen poryadok.)
anteroom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntiruːm/
прихожая (prikhozhaya)

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

"The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside."

"Гости ждали в прихожей, прежде чем их пригласили внутрь." (gosti zhdaali v prikhozhei prezhde chem ikh priglasili vnutr.)
anthracite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænθrəsaɪt/
антрацит (antratsit)

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

"The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source."

"Фабрика использовала антрацит в качестве основного источника топлива." (Fabrika ispol'zovala antratsit v kachestve osnovnogo istochnika topliva.)
anthropocentrism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/
антропоцентризм (antropotsentrizm)

The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.

"Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies."

"Антропоцентризм часто формирует экологическую политику." (Antropotsentrizm chasto formiruet ekologoicheskuyu politiku.)
anthropogenic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/
антропогенный (antropogenny)

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

"Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities."

"Изменение климата в значительной степени вызвано антропогенными факторами." (Izmenenie klimata v znachitel'noy stepeni vyzvano antropogennymi faktorami.)
anthropoid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C2
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
антропоид (antropoid)

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

"The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape."

"Горилла считается антропоидным обезьяной." (Gorilla schitayetsya antropoidnym obez'yannoy.)
anthropomorphic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/
антропоморфный (antropomorfny)

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

"The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs."

"Мультсериал показывает антропоморфного кота, идущего на двух ногах." (Multserial pokazyvayet antropomorfnogo kota, idushchego na dvukh nogakh.)
anthropomorphous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/
антропоморфный (antropomorfny)

having the form or attributes of a human

"The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human."

"Статуя имела антропоморфную форму, напоминающую человека." (Statua imela antropomorfnuyu formu, napominayushchuyu cheloveka.)
antic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪk/
шалость (shalost)

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

"The children laughed at the clown’s antics."

"Дети смеялись над шалостями клоуна." (Deti smejalis' nad shalostyami klouna.)
antichrist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntiˌkraɪst/
антихрист (antikhrist)

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

"Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future."

"Некоторые люди боятся появления антихриста в будущем." (Nekotorye lyudi boyatsya poyavleniya antikhrista v budushchem.)
anticyclone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/
антициклон (anticiklon)

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.

"An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region."

"Антициклон принес ясную погоду на всю территорию." (Antitsiklon prines yasnuyu pogodu na vsyu territoriyu.)
antilogy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪlədʒi/
антилогия (antilogiya)

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

"The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy."

"Заявление политика было раскритиковано за свою антирологию." (Zayavlenie politika bylo raskritikovano za svoiu antilogiu.)
antipathize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/
антипатизировать (antipatizirovat)

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

"He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach."

"Он, похоже, антипатизировал подход нового руководства." (On, pokhozhe, antipatiziroval podkhod novogo rukovodstva.)
antipathy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪpəθi/
антипатия (antipatiya)

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

"There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies."

"Между двумя конкурентами была взаимная антипатия." (Mezhdu dvumya konkurentami byla vzaimnaya antipatiya.)
antiphon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪfɒn/
антифона (antifona)

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

"The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn."

"Хор спел антифону перед тем, как начать основное песнопение." (Khor spel antifonu pered tem, kak nachat' osnovnoe pesnopenie.)
antiphony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪfəni/
антифония (antifoniya)

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

"The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony."

"Архитектура собора была спроектирована для усиления эффекта антифонии." (Arkhitektura sobora byla sproyektirovana dlya usileniya effekta antifonii.)
antipodes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪpədiːz/

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

"Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other."

antiquary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/
антиквар (antikvar)

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

"The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period."

"Антиквар потратил годы на сбор редких манускриптов из средневекового периода." (Antikvar potratil gody na sbor redkikh manuskripotov iz srednevekovogo perioda.)
antiquate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪkweɪt/
устаревать (ustarevat)

To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.

"The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography."

"Восход цифровых камер устарел традиционную пленочную фотографию." (Voskhod tsifrovykh kamer ustarel traditsionnuyu plenochuyu fotografiyu.)
antispasmodic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C2
/ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/
антиспазмодическое (antispazmodicheskoe)

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

"The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain."

"Врач прописал антиспазмодическое средство для облегчения боли." (Vrach propisal antispazmodicheskoe sredstvo dlya oblegcheniya boli.)
antistrophe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪstrəfi/
антистропфа (риторический прием) (antistrofa)

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

"The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase."

"Поэт использовал антистропфу, чтобы подчеркнуть повторяемую фразу." (Poet ispol'zoval antistrofu, chtoby podcherknut' povtoryayemuyu frazu.)
antithetical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/
антипетический (antipeticheskiy)

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

"His views were antithetical to the values of the organization."

"Его взгляды были антипетическими по отношению к ценностям организации." (Ego vzglyady byli antipeticheskimi po otnosheniyu k tsennostyam organizatsii.)
antitoxin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/
антибиотоксин (antibiotoksin)

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

"The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom."

"Доктор применил антибиотоксин для нейтрализации яда змеи." (Doktor primenil antibiotoksin dlya neytralizatsii yada zmei.)
aphasia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈfeɪ.ʒə/
афазия (afaziya)

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

"After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia."

"После инсульта ей поставили диагноз афазии." (Posle insulta ey postavili diagnoz afazii.)
aphorism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
афоризм (aforizm)

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

"He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success."

"Он начал свою речь с афоризма о жизни и успехе." (On nachal svoyu rech s aforizma o zhizni i uspekhe.)
aphoristic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/
афористический стиль (aforisticheskiy stil')

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

"Her writing style is concise and aphoristic."

"Её стиль письма лаконичен и афористичен." (Eyo stil' pis'ma lakonichen i aforistichen.)
apiarist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/
пчеловод (pchelovod)

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

"The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives."

"Пчеловод собрал свежий мед с ульев." (Pchelovod sobral svezhij med s ul'yev.)
apiary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/
пчеловодческая станция (pchelovodcheskaya stantsiya)

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

"The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey."

"Фермер построил новую пчеловодческую станцию для производства органического меда." (Fermyer postroil novuyu pchelovodcheskuyu stantsiyu dlya proizvodstva organicheskogo myoda.)
apiculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/
пчеловодство (pchelovodstvo)

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

"Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination."

"Пчеловодство играет важную роль в сельском хозяйстве, поддерживая опыление." (Pchelovodstvo igayet vazhnuyu rol' v selskom khozyaystve, podderzhivaya opyleniye.)
aplomb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈplɒm/
самообладание (aplomb)

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

"She handled the difficult questions with aplomb."

"Она справилась с трудными вопросами с самообладанием." (Ona spravilas s trudnymi voprosami s samoobladaniem.)
apocryphal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/
сомнительный (somnitel'nyy)

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

"The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal."

"История о том, как он спас деревню, вероятно, сомнительна." (Istoriya o tom, kak on spas derevnyu, veroyatno, somnitel'na.)
apogee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpədʒiː/
апогей (apogey)

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

"The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century."

"Империя достигла своего апогея в 18 веке." (Imperiya dostigla svoego apogeya v 18 veke.)
apologue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/
нравоучительный рассказ (nravouchitel'nyy rasskaz)

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

"The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children."

"Учитель использовал старую нравоучительную историю, чтобы объяснить детям честность." (Uchitel' ispol'zoval staruyu nravouchitelnuyu istoriyu, chtoby ob'ясnить detyam chestnost'.)
apophasis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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apophasis

noun C2
/əˈpɒfəsɪs/

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

"The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'"

apophthegm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəfθɛm/
краткое, остроумное и поучительное высказывание или максима (apoftem)

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

"She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings."

"Она всегда имела остроумный апофтем, чтобы поделиться на встречах." (Ona vsegda imela ostroumnoe apoftem, chtoby podelit'sya na vstrechakh.)
apoplectic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/
апоплектический (apoplekticheskiy)

Extremely angry; furious.

"He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision."

"Он был апоплектичным, когда услышал об этом несправедливом решении." (On byl apoplektichnym, kogda uslyshal ob etom nespravedlivom reshenii.)
apoplexy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəplɛksi/
Внезапная потеря сознания или контроля из-за инсульта или сильного гнева (apopleksiya)

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

"The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news."

"Старик чуть не потерял сознание, когда услышал шокирующую новость." (Starik chut' ne poteryal soznanie, kogda uslyshal shokiruyushchuyu novost'.)
apostasy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɒstəsi/
апостасия (apostasiya)

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

"His public apostasy shocked his followers."

"Его публичная апостасия потрясла его последователей." (Ego publichnaya apostasiya potryasla ego posledovateley.)
apostate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌsteɪt/
отступник (otstupnik)

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

"He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community."

"Его назвали отступником после того, как он покинул веру своей общины." (Ego nazvali otstupnikom posle togo, kak on pokinul veru svoei obshchiny.)
apothecary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/
аптекарь (aptekary)

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

"The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses."

"Сельский аптекарь предоставлял лекарства от многих распространенных болезней." (Selskiy aptekary predostavlyal lekarstva ot mnogikh rasprostranennykh bolezney.)
apothegm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌθɛm/
максима, изречение (maksima, izrechenie)

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

"His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success."

"Его речь была полна максим о жизни и успехе." (Ego rech' byla polna maksym o zhizni i uspekhe.)
apotheosis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/
апофеоз, вершина (apofeoz, vershina)

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

"Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe."

"Многие считают Ренессанс апофеозом искусства и культуры в Европе." (Mnogie schitayut Renessans apofeozom iskusstva i kultury v Yevrope.)
apparition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
призрак (prizrak)

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

"The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house."

"Дети испугались от внезапного призрака в старом доме." (Deti ispugalis' ot vnezapnogo prizraka v starom dome.)