वोकैबुलरीज

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Chariot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃæriət/
боевое колесо (boevoye koleso)

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

"The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage."

"Воин поехал на своем боевом колесе в битву с великой храбростью." (Voyn poyekhal na svoem boyevom kolesye v bitvu s velikoy khrabrost'yu)
chasm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkæzəm/
расщелина / большая разница (rasshelina / bolshaya raznitsa)

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

"There was a great chasm between the two political parties."

"Между двумя политическими партиями была большая расщелина." (Mezhdu dvumya politicheskimi partiyami byla bol'shaya rasshelina.)
chassis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃæsi/
рама автомобиля (rama avtombilya)

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

"The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage."

"Механик проверил шасси автомобиля на повреждения." (Mekhanik proveril shassi avtombilya na povrezhdeniya.)
chastise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/tʃæsˈtaɪz/
критиковать строго / наказывать (kritikovat' strogo / nakazyvat')

to criticize or punish severely

"The teacher chastised the student for being late."

"Учитель строго наказал ученика за опоздание." (Uchitel' strogo nakazal uchenika za opozdanie.)
Chastity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃæs.tə.ti/
целомудрие (tselomudrie)

the state of refraining from sexual activity; purity

"The monk took a vow of chastity."

"Монах принес обет целомудрия." (Monakh prines obet tselomudriya.)
chateau definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ʃæˈtoʊ/
французский замок (frantsuzskiy zamok)

a large French country house or castle

"They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France."

"Они остановились в прекрасном замке во Франции." (Oni ostanovilis' v prekrasnom zamke vo Frantsii.)
chauvinism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

"The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism."

chauvinist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/
человек, проявляющий чрезмерную предвзятость (chelovek, proyavlyayushchiy chrezmernuju predvyatost')

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

"He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace."

"Он был назван шовинистом после своих высказываний о женщинах на рабочем месте." (On byl nazvan shovinizmom posle svoikh vysskazyvaniy o zhenshchinakh na rabochem meste.)
chauvinistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/
шовинистический (shoviniisticheskii)

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

"His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues."

"Его шовинистическое отношение отчуждало многих его коллег-женщин." (Yego shoviniisticheskoe otnoshenie otchuzhdalo mnogikh yego kolleg-zhenshchin.)
checkered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈtʃɛk.ərd/
в клетку (v kletku)

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

"He had a checkered career with many highs and lows."

"У него была карьерa в клетку с множеством взлетов и падений." (U nego byla kariera v kletku s mnozhestvom vzletov i padenij.)
adjective C1
/ˈtʃɪə.ləs/
угрюмый; унылый; печальный; без радости (ugryumy; unyly; pechalny; bez radosti)

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

"The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain."

"Старый дом выглядел унылым и заброшенным под зимним дождем." (Staryy dom vyhlyadel unylym i zabroshennym pod zimnim dozhdyom.)
Chemise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ʃəˈmiːz/
шемиза (shemeza)

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

"The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk."

"Винтажная шемиза была сделана из деликатного кружева и шелка." (Vintazhnaya shemeza byla sdelana iz delikatnogo kruzheva i shelka.)
chequered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈtʃɛkərd/
в клетку (v kletku)

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

"He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures."

"У него была карьера в клетку с большими успехами и неудачами." (U nego byla kariera v kletku s bol'shimi uspekhami i neudachami.)
chide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chide

verb C1
/tʃaɪd/

To scold or rebuke someone mildly.

"The teacher chided the students for being late."

China-ware definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/
фарфоровая посуда (farforovaya posuda)

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

"The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet."

"Дорогие фарфоровые изделия были выставлены в шкафу." (Dorogie farforovye izdeliya byli vystavleny v shkafu.)
Chisel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/ˈtʃɪzəl/
резец (rezyets)

A tool with a sharp edge used for cutting or shaping hard materials; or to cut or carve with such a tool.

"The sculptor chiseled the marble into a beautiful statue."

"Скульптор вырезал мрамор в красивую статую." (Skulptor vyrezal mramor v krasivuyu statuyu.)
Chit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/tʃɪt/
заметка, квитанция (zametka, kvitantsiya)

a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed

"She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back."

"Она оставила чиркут на столе, прося его перезвонить." (Ona ostavila chirkut na stole, prosya ego perezvonit'.)
chivalrous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈʃɪvəlrəs/
рыцарский (rytsarskiy)

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

"He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others."

"Он был рыцарским, всегда открывал двери для других." (On byl rytsarskim, vsegda otkryval dveri dlya drugikh.)
chivalry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃɪvəlri/
рыцарство (rytsarstvo)

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

"The knight lived by the code of chivalry."

"Рыцарь жил по кодексу рыцарства." (Rytsar' zhiv po kodeksu rytsarstva.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒlərə/
холера (cholera)

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

"The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood."

"В деревне после наводнения произошла вспышка холеры." (V derevne posle navodneniya proizoshla vspishka kholery.)
choral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔːrəl/
относящийся к хору (otnosyashchiesya k kchoru)

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

"The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday."

"Церковь провела хоровое выступление в воскресенье." (Tserkov' provela khorovoye vystupleniye v voskresen'ye.)
choreography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/
хореография (khoreografiya)

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

"The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking."

"Хореография балета была захватывающей." (Khoreografiya baleta byla zakhvatyvayushchey.)
christen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkrɪsən/
крестить (krestit)

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

"They christened the ship after the queen."

"Они крестили судно после королевы." (Oni krestili sudno posle korolevy.)
chronicle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/ˈkrɒnɪkəl/
хроника (kronika)

A factual written account of important events in order of time; to record such events.

"The journalist chronicled the events of the war."

"Журналист хронизировал события войны." (Zhurnalist khroniziroval sobytiya voyny.)
chronology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krəˈnɒlədʒi/

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

"The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians."

Chuckle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈtʃʌkəl/
тихо смеяться (tikho smeyatsya)

To laugh quietly or to oneself.

"She chuckled at the joke her friend told."

"Она тихо посмеялась над шуткой, которую рассказала её подруга." (Ona tikho posmeyalas' nad shutkoy, kotoruyu rasskazala yeye podruga.)
cipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsaɪfər/
секретный код (sekretnyj kod)

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code.

"The spy sent a message written in cipher."

"Шпион отправил сообщение, написанное шифром." (Shpion otpravil soobshchenie, napisannoe shifrom.)
circadian rhythm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm
циркадианный ритм (tsirkadianny ritm)

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

"Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm."

"Воздействие естественного света регулирует циркадианный ритм." (Vozdeystviye yestestvennogo sveta regulyruyet tsirkadianny ritm.)
circumvent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
обойти (oboyti)

to find a way around an obstacle; to avoid a rule or problem cleverly

"The company found a way to circumvent the new tax laws."

"Компания нашла способ обойти новые налоговые законы." (Kompaniya nashla sposob oboyti novye nalogovye zakony.)
cistern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪstərn/
резервуар (rezervuar)

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

"The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater."

"В старом доме всё ещё был резервуар для сбора дождевой воды." (V starom dome vse eshche byl rezervuar dlya sbora dozhdevoy vody.)
citadel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/
цитадель (tsitadél')

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

"The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries."

"Древняя цитадель защищала город на протяжении веков." (Drevnyaya tsitadel' zashchishchala gorod na protyazhenii vekov.)
noun C1
/saɪˈteɪʃən/
цитата (tsitata)

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author

"The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare."

"Научная работа включала цитату из Шекспира." (Nauchnaya rabota vklyuchala tsitatu iz Shekspira.)
Citric Acid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/
цитрусовая кислота (tsitrusovaya kisota)

a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent

"Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam."

"Добавьте щепотку цитрусовой кислоты, чтобы сохранить цвет фруктового варенья." (Dobav'te shchepotku tsitrusovoy kisloty, chtoby sokhranit' tsvet fruktovogo varenya.)
civics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪvɪks/
граждановедение (grazhdanovedenie)

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works

"Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens."

"Граждановедение помогает ученикам понять обязанности граждан." (grazhdanovedenie pomogaet uchenikam ponyat obyazannosti grazhdan)
civility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˈvɪləti/
вежливость (vezhlivost)

Polite and courteous behavior.

"He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences."

"Он относился к своему оппоненту с вежливостью, несмотря на их различия." (On otnosilsya k svoemu opponentu s vezhlivost'yu, nesmotrya na ikh razlichiya.)
civilize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/
цивилизовать (tsivilizovat)

to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior

"Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect."

"Образование может помочь цивилизовать сообщества, продвигая общие ценности и уважение." (Obrazovanie mozhet pomoch tsivilizovat soobshchestva, prodvigaya obshchie tsennosti i uvazhenie)
adjective C1
/klæd/
одет / покрыт (odet / pokryt)

dressed or covered in a particular way

"The knight was clad in shining armor."

"Рыцарь был одет в сверкающие доспехи." (Ritsar' byl odet v sverkayushchie dospekhi.)
noun C1
/ˈkleɪmənt/
истец (isteets)

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

"The claimant filed for compensation after the accident."

"Истец подал заявление о компенсации после аварии." (Isteets podal zayavlenie o kompensatsii posle avarii.)
clamber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈklæmbər/
взбираться с усилием (vzbiraт'sya s usilieм)

to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet

"The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave."

"Дети взбирались по скалам, чтобы добраться до пещеры." (Deti vzbiralis' po skalam, chtoby dobrat'sya do peshchery.)
clamor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈklæmər/
гвалт (gvalt)

a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently

"The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square."

"Гвалт протестующих заполнил площадь." (Gvalt protestuyushchikh zapolnil ploshchad.)
clan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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clan (клан)

noun C1
/klæn/
клан (klan)

a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry

"The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival."

"Весь клан собрался, чтобы отпраздновать фестиваль." (Ves' klan sobralsya, chtoby otprrazdnovat' festival'.)
clandestine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/klænˈdɛstaɪn/

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

"They held a clandestine meeting late at night."

clasp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/klæsp/
схватить / застежка (skhvatit' / zastezhka)

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

"She clasped her hands together in prayer."

"Она сжала руки вместе в молитве." (Ona szhala ruki vmeste v molitve.)
claustrophobia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces

"He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia."

cleave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kliːv/
раскалывать / цепляться (raskalyvat / tseplyatsya)

to split or cut apart forcefully; to cling or adhere closely

"The axe can cleave the wood in two."

"Топор может расколоть дерево на две части." (Topor mozhet raskolot' derevo na dve chasti.)
Cleaver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkliː.vər/
топорный нож (topornyj nozh)

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

"The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones."

"Повар использовал топорный нож, чтобы разрубить кости курицы." (Povar ispol'zoval topornyj nozh, chtoby razrubit' kosti kuritsy.)
noun/adjective C1
/klɛft/
тресина (tresina)

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

"The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks."

"Коза исчезла в тресине на скалах." (Koza ischezla v tresine na skalah.)
noun C1
/ˈklɛmənsi/
помилование (pomilovaniye)

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

"The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence."

"Судья проявил помилование и смягчил его приговор." (Sud'ya proyavil pomilovaniye i smyagchil ego prigovor.)
cliche definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kliːˈʃeɪ/
клише (klishe)

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

"The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience."

"Речь была наполнена старыми клише, которые не смогли вдохновить аудиторию." (Rech' byla napolnena starymi klishye, kotorye ne smogli vdokhnovit' auditoriyu.)
clientele definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌklaɪənˈtɛl/
клиентура (klientura)

The group of customers who regularly patronize a business or service.

"The restaurant attracts an upscale clientele."

"Ресторан привлекает состоятельную клиентуру." (Restoran privlekaet sostoyatelnuyu klienturu.)