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Curiosity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌkjʊəriˈɒsɪti/
любопытство (lyubopytstvo)

a strong desire to know or learn something

"Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them."

"Дети имеют естественное любопытство относительно мира вокруг них." (Deti imeyut estestvennoe lyubopytstvo otnositel'no mira vokrug nikh.)
curly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈkɜːrli/
кудрявый (kudryavyi)

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

"She has naturally curly hair."

"У неё от природы кудрявые волосы." (U nee ot prirody kudryavye volosy)
currency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈkʌrənsi/
валюта (valyuta)

the system of money used in a particular country

"The U.S. dollar is the official currency of the United States."

"Доллар США является официальной валютой Соединенных Штатов." (Dollar SShA yavlyaetsya ofitsial'noy valyutoy Soedinennykh Shtatov.)
Current definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun B1
/ˈkʌrənt/
текущий, поток (tekushchiy, potok)

belonging to the present time; a flow of water or electricity

"She is reading the current issue of the magazine."

"Она читает текущий выпуск журнала." (Ona chitayet tekushchiy vypusk zhurnala.)
currently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈkʌrəntli/
в данный момент (v dannyy moment)

at the present time; now

"He is currently working on a new project."

"Он сейчас работает над новым проектом." (On seychas rabotaet nad novym proyektom.)
Curry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˈkʌri/
карри (karri)

A dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a sauce with spices; or to prepare food in such a style.

"She cooked a delicious chicken curry for dinner."

"Она приготовила вкусное куриное карри на ужин." (Ona prigotovila vkusnoye kurinoe karri na uzhin.)
Custom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈkʌstəm/
обычай (obychay)

a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place

"Shaking hands is a common custom in many countries."

"Пожимание рук — это обычай во многих странах." (Pozhimanie ruk — eto obyuchay vo mnogikh stranak.)
cutting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
резкий (rezkiy)

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

"Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable."

"Её резкие замечания заставили всех чувствовать себя неудобно." (Eyo rezkiye zamechaniya zastavili vsekh chuvstvovat' sebya neudobno.)
Dairy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdɛəri/
молочная ферма (molochnaya ferma)

a place where milk and milk products are produced or sold

"They visited the local dairy for fresh milk."

"Они посетили местную молочную ферму за свежим молоком." (Oni posetili mestnuyu molochnuyu fermu za svezhim molokom.)
damn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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damn

verb B1
/dæm/

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

"He damned the unfair system in his speech."

adverb B1
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/
опасно (opasno)

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

"He was driving dangerously fast on the highway."

"Он ехал опасно быстро по шоссе." (On ekhal opasno bystro po shosse)
Deadline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdedlaɪn/
крайний срок (krajniy srok)

the latest time or date by which something must be completed

"We need to finish this project before the deadline."

"Нам нужно закончить этот проект до крайнего срока." (Nam nuzhno zakontchit' etot proyekt do krajnego sroka.)
deadlines definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/
сроки (sroki)

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

"Setting deadlines helps finish tasks."

"Установление сроков помогает завершить задачи." (Ustanovlenie srokov pomogayet zavershit' zadachi.)
Deaf definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/def/
глухой; с нарушением слуха (glukhoy; s narusheniyem sluha)

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

"The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language."

"Глухой ребёнок научился общаться с помощью жестового языка." (Glukhoy rebyonok nauchilsya obshchat'sya s pomoshch'yu zhestovogo yazyka.)
Debate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/dɪˈbeɪt/
дебаты (debaty)

A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.

"The students prepared well for the school debate."

"Студенты хорошо подготовились к школьным дебатам." (Studenty khorosho podgotovilis' k shkol'nym debatam.)
debates definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
dɪˈbeɪts
дебаты (debaty)

A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly.

"Debates foster intellectual growth."

"Дебаты способствуют интеллектуальному росту." (Debaty sposobstvuyut intellektual'nomu rostu.)
debt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɛt/
долг (dolg)

Something, typically money, that is owed or due.

"He struggled for years to pay off his debt."

"Он боролся много лет, чтобы погасить свой долг." (On borolsya mnogo let, chtoby pogasit' svoy dolg.)
decade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdɛkeɪd/
десятилетие (desyatiletie)

A period of ten years.

"The country has changed a lot in the past decade."

"Страна сильно изменилась за последнее десятилетие." (Strana sil'no izmenilas' za poslednee desyatiletie.)
decent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈdiːsənt/
приличный (prilichny)

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

"He found a decent job after months of searching."

"Он нашел приличную работу после месяцев поисков." (On nashel prilichnuyu rabotu posle mesyatsev poisov.)
decision-making definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/
принятие решений (prinyatie resheniy)

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

"The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company."

"Принятие решений CEO было критически важным для успеха компании." (Prinyatiye resheniy CEO bylo kriticheski vazhnym dlya uspekha kompanii.)
declare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈklɛər/
объявить (ob'yavit')

To announce something formally or officially.

"The government declared a state of emergency."

"Правительство объявило чрезвычайное положение." (Pravitel'stvo ob'yavilo chrezvychaynoye polozheniye.)
decline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈklaɪn/

To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.

"She declined the invitation to the party."

decorate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈdɛkəreɪt/

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments or color

"They decorated the hall with balloons and lights for the party."

Decoration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
декорирование; украшение; приз; (dekorirovaniye, ukrasheniye, priz)

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

"The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland."

"Рождественское украшение превратило обычную комнату в праздничную страну чудес." (Rozhdestvenskoye ukrasheniye prevratilo obychnuyu komnatu v prazdnichnuyu stranu chudes.)
decrease definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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decrease

verb/noun B1
/ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

"The population of the town has decreased over the years."

dedicated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/
посвящённый (posvyashchyonny)

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

"She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students."

"Она преданный учитель, который идёт выше и дальше ради своих студентов." (Ona predannyy uchitel', kotoryy idyot vyshe i dal'she radi svoikh studentov.)
Deeply definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈdiːpli/
глубоко (gluboko)

to a great depth, extent, or intensity

"She was deeply moved by the speech."

"Она была глубоко тронута речью." (Ona byla gluboko tronutá rech'yu.)
Defeat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈfiːt/
побеждать (pobezhdat)

to win a victory over someone or something in a competition or battle

"Our team defeated their rivals in the final match."

"Наша команда победила их соперников в финальном матче." (Nasha komanda pobedila ikh sopernikov v final'nom matche.)
Defence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈfɛns/
защита (zashchita)

The act of protecting or guarding against attack, harm, or criticism.

"The castle walls were built for defence against invaders."

"Стены замка были построены для защиты от захватчиков." (Steny zamka byli postroyeny dlya zashchity ot zakhvatchikov.)
defend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈfɛnd/
защищать (zashchishchat)

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

"The lawyer worked hard to defend her client."

"Адвокат усердно работал, чтобы защитить своего клиента." (Advokat usyerdno rabotal, chtoby zashchitit' svoego kliyenta.)
defense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈfɛns/
счастье (schastye)

the action of protecting from attack; the act of resisting or guarding

"The army prepared a strong defense against the invasion."

"Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду." (Ona ne mogla skryt' svoye schast'ye, kogda poluchila nagradu.)
define definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈfaɪn/
определять (opredelyat')

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

"The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'."

"Учитель попросил студента определить слово 'демократия'." (Uchitel' poprosil studenta opredelit' slovo 'demokratiya'.)
Definite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈdef.ən.ɪt/
определенный (opredelennyy)

clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful

"We need a definite plan before starting the project."

"Нам нужен определенный план перед началом проекта." (Nam nuzhen opredelennyy plan pered nachalom proyektu.)
Definitely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
определенно (opredelenno)

without any doubt; certainly

"I will definitely call you tomorrow."

"Я обязательно позвоню тебе завтра." (Ya obyazatel'no pozvonyu tebe zavtra.)
definition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/
определение (opredelenie)

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

"The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word."

"Словарь дает четкое определение этого слова." (Slovar' dayet chotkoye opredeleniye etogo slova.)
delay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈleɪ/
задерживать (zaderzhivat')

to make something happen later than planned

"The flight was delayed due to bad weather."

"Рейс был задержан из-за плохой погоды." (Reys byl zaderzhan iz-za plokhoy pogody.)
delayed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
dɪˈleɪd
задержанный (zaderzhannyy)

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

"The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges."

"Миссия Артемиды была задержана из-за технических проблем." (Missiya Artemidy byla zaderzhana iz-za tekhnicheskikh problem.)
delete definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈliːt/
удалять/удалить (deleet)

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

"He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer."

"Он случайно удалил все файлы на своем компьютере." (On sluchajno udalil vse fayly na svoem kompyutere.)
Delight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/dɪˈlaɪt/
восторг (vostorg)

great pleasure or joy; to give someone great pleasure

"The children were filled with delight when they saw the gifts."

"Дети были полны восторга, когда увидели подарки." (Deti byli polny vostorga kogda uvideli podarki.)
delighted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
в восторге (v vostorge)

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

"She was delighted with the surprise gift."

"Она была в восторге от сюрприза." (Ona byla v vostorge ot syurpriza.)
deliver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈlɪvər/
доставить (dostavit)

to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient

"The courier will deliver the package tomorrow."

"Курьер доставит посылку завтра." (Kuryer dostavit posylku zavtra.)
Demand definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/dɪˈmænd/
спрос (spros)

to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services

"Workers demanded better wages from the company."

"Рабочие потребовали лучших зарплат от компании." (Rabochie potrebovali luchshikh zarplat ot kompanii.)
demanding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/dɪˈmændɪŋ/
требовательный (trebovatel'nyy)

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

"The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work."

"Работа очень требовательная и требует долгих часов работы." (Rabota ochen' trebovatel'naya i trebuyet dolgikh chasov raboty.)
democracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
демократия (demokratiya)

a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting

"Democracy allows people to choose their leaders."

"Демократия позволяет людям выбирать своих лидеров." (Demokratiya pozvolyayet lyudyam vybirat' svoikh liderov.)
democratic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/
демократический (demokraticheskiy)

relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom

"The country has a democratic system of government."

"Страна имеет демократическую систему управления." (Strana imeyet demokraticheskuyu sistemu upravleniya.)
demonstrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
демонстрировать (demonstrirovat)

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

"The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class."

"Учитель продемонстрировал эксперимент классу." (Uchitel' prodemonstriroval eksperiment klassu.)
demonstration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
демонстрация, протест (demonstratsiya, protest)

the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

"The workers organized a demonstration for better wages."

"Рабочие организовали демонстрацию за повышение зарплаты." (Rabochiye organizovali demonstratsiyu za povysheniye zarplaty.)
demonstrations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz
демонстрации (demonstratsii)

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

"Demonstrations occurred on March 11."

"Демонстрации произошли 11 марта." (Demonstratsii proizooshli 11 marta.)
deny definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈnaɪ/
отрицать (otritsatsya)

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

"He denied stealing the money."

"Он отрицал кражу денег." (On otritsal krazhu deneg.)
depart definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈpɑːrt/
отправляться (depart)

to leave, especially to start a journey

"The train will depart at 9 a.m."

"Поезд отправится в 9 утра." (Poezd otpravitsya v nine utro)