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C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

авантюрист
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
Трюк был выполнен известным авантюристом.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

распад
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
Распад компании был объявлен вчера.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

каталог
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
Мне нужно найти сантехника в телефонном каталоге.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

обсуждение
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
Соглашение было окончательно утверждено после долгих обсуждений.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

отрекаться
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Он решил отказаться от своего безрассудного брата.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

разрушить
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
Город решил снести старый стадион, чтобы построить новый.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

диакритический
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
Слово 'резюме' имеет диакритические знаки, которые изменяют его значение от 'resume'.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

высаживаться
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Пассажиры сошли с самолета после приземления.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

пить
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Слишком много воды за один раз может вызвать ощущение вздутия.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

оборона; защита
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Страна усилила свою систему обороны от возможных угроз.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

тусклый
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Комната выглядела тусклой с серыми стенами и тусклым освещением.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

осуждать
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Многие люди осуждают насилие, показанное на телевидении.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

разбавить
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Вы должны разбавить сок водой перед тем, как подавать его детям.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

платье с глубоким вырезом
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Она носила платье с глубоким вырезом на вечеринке.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

повреждение; ущерб
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
Шторм причинил значительный ущерб прибрежным зданиям.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

дивергентный
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Дивергентные политики создают проблемы в сотрудничестве.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

отчаянно
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Он отчаянно позвал на помощь после аварии.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

определенно
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Я обязательно приду на встречу завтра.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

децибел
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
Уровень шума на заводе превысил 90 децибелов.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

привратник
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
Доркипер проверил пропуска всех перед тем, как они вошли в зал.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

сомнительный; неопределенный; чувствовать неуверенность по поводу чего-либо
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Я сомневаюсь в успехе этого проекта.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

вмятина
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
Авария оставила вмятину на двери машины.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

исполнительный; уважительный; послушный
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Она — исполнительная дочь, которая всегда помогает своим родителям.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

несмотря на
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Он продолжил свою работу, несмотря на трудности.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

рассеивать
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
Объяснение учителя развеяло путаницу у студентов.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

счастье
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

обезлесить
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
Регион сильно обезлесен ради сельского хозяйства.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

уменьшение
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Произошло уменьшение загрязнения воздуха.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

доктрина
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
Церковь придерживается строгой доктрины в отношении моральных ценностей.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

тупица
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Только тупица поверит в такую историю.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

дипломатическое решение
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Для мира необходимо дипломатическое решение.
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

делетант
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
Его отвергли как дилетанта в мире искусства, потому что ему не хватало формального образования.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

болезнь
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Доктор исследует лечение для болезни.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

дезодорант
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Она нанесла дезодорант перед тем, как пойти в спортзал, чтобы оставаться свежей во время тренировки.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

зависеть
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
Дети зависят от своих родителей для ухода.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

кинжал
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Древний воин носил серебряный кинжал.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

сухой; без влаги или жидкости; скучный
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
В пустыне очень сухой климат.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

ящик
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Она положила свои украшения в верхний ящик комода.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

коврик у двери
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Пожалуйста, вытирайте ноги на коврике перед дверью, прежде чем входить в дом.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

раскрытие
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
Раскрытие финансового положения компании было задержано.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

осадок
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Он выпил осадок кофе перед тем, как уйти.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

заметный
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Было заметное изменение в его поведении.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

демередж
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
Компания должна была заплатить демередж за задержку разгрузки товаров.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

умереть
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Цветы умрут без воды.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

район
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Она живет в северном районе города.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

получать
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
многие английские слова происходят от латинского.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

декабрь
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Декабрь обычно холодный во многих странах.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

диссидент
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Только несколько диссидентских голосов были слышны во время дебатов.
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

презрение
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
Его идеи были встречены презрением аудиторией.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

искажать
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Огонь исказил старое здание.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

дерзость; готовность идти на риск
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
Дерзость альпиниста впечатлила всех на базе лагеря.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

бенефициар
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Бенефициар фонда стипендий выразил искреннюю благодарность.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

поражение
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
Армия смогла победить вражеские силы.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

неравенство
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
Диспропорция между странами должна быть уменьшена.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

кукла
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
Маленькая девочка крепко обняла свою любимую куклу.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

открытия
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Его открытия произвели революцию в нескольких областях.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

демографический
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
Компания анализирует демографические тенденции перед запуском продукта.
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

должным образом, своевременно
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
Документы были должным образом подписаны и поданы.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

тёмный
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Она предпочитает тёмные цвета для своей зимней одежды.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

дериватив
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
Фильм был раскритикован за слишком большое сходство с предыдущими работами.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

происходящий
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Это слово происходит от латинского.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

описание
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Его описание было ярким.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

дьявол
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
История предупреждала детей о том, чтобы они не заключали сделки с дьяволом.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

деградация
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
Деградация клеток мозга ведет к когнитивному упадку.
A2 verb /der/

dare

осмелиться
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Я вызываю тебя прыгнуть в бассейн.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

тарелка
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Пожалуйста, положите рис на тарелку перед подачей.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

низкие стихи
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
Работы поэта были отвергнуты критиками как простые низкие стихи.
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

лишать
Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
Новый закон может лишить людей их прав.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

опадать листву
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Фермеры опадали листву с полей перед сбором урожая.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

тащить
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Ей нужно было тащить тяжёлый чемодан по лестнице.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

заставить
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Менеджер пытался заставить команду работать сверхурочно.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

дистилляция
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
Дистилляция часто используется для производства алкогольных напитков.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

распространение
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Разбрасывание семян ветром помогает растениям размножаться.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

происхождение
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
Происхождение слова происходит от латинского.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

двуличие
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Её двуличие было раскрыто в ходе расследования.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

манекен / глупый человек
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
Портной использовал манекен, чтобы показать платье.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

смущённый
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Она выглядела смущённой после того, как услышала неожиданные новости.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

тускло
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
Комната была тускло освещена одной единственной свечой.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

документальный фильм
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Мы посмотрели документальный фильм о климатических изменениях.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

децентрализация
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
Децентрализация способствует региональной автономии.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

джинсы из денима
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Он носил синие джинсы с белой рубашкой.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

подлец
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Только подлый человек предаст своего ближайшего друга.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

депилировать
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Она решила депилировать свои ноги перед мероприятием.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

вырывать с корнем
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
Конфликт вырвал многие семьи из их родных мест.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

почтение
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Он проявил уважение к своему старшему наставнику.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

склон
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Они осторожно спустились по склону холма.
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

дегенеративные заболевания
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
Дегенеративные заболевания распространены среди стареющего населения.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

наркотик
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
Врач прописал новое лекарство для болезни.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

невыгода
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
Доминирование урду поставило бенгалов в невыгодное положение.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

донор
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Донор щедро пожертвовал деньги на новое крыло больницы.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

дефектный; неполный
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Дефектный продукт был возвращён в магазин.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

обесценивать
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Автомобили обычно быстро теряют свою стоимость в первые годы.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

декламационный стиль
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
Декламационный стиль политика впечатлил одних, но раздражал других.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

удваивать
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
Компания надеется удвоить свою прибыль в этом году.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

диссонанс
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Культурный диссонанс создал недоразумения.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

разрушение; уничтожение;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Землетрясение вызвало широкомасштабное разрушение по всему городу.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

детрит
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
После наводнения берег был покрыт детритом.
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

стоматолог
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
Мне нужно посетить стоматолога для регулярного осмотра.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

амортизация
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Ставка амортизации автомобиля высока после пяти лет.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

денунциация / публичное обвинение
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
Статья журналиста была сильной денунциацией коррупции.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

принятие решений
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
Принятие решений CEO было критически важным для успеха компании.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

потомок
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Она обнаружила, что она потомок европейской королевской семьи, благодаря генеалогическим исследованиям.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

обсуждения
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Обсуждения устойчивости продолжались несколько часов.
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

дефляция
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
Дефляция часто приводит к снижению потребительских расходов.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

растратить деньги
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Бухгалтера обвинили в растрате средств компании.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

приставка, означающая аномальный, плохой, сложный или дефектный
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Слова, такие как 'дисфункция' и 'дислексия', используют приставку дис-, чтобы указать на трудности или недостатки.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

депортировать
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
Правительство решило депортировать незаконных иммигрантов.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

мансардное окно
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
Старый дом имел мансардное окно, выходящее в сад.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

усилие, след от удара
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Благодаря упорной работе он добился успеха.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

снять (шляпу) как знак уважения
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Он снял свою шляпу, когда проходила процессия.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

не любить
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Мне действительно не нравится есть острую еду.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

двойной
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
У нее есть двойное гражданство обеих стран.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

связанный с женщинами, материнская сторона
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Она происходила с материнской стороны благородной семьи.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

дефицит
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Был дефицит еды во время голода.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

спускаться
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Пешие туристы спустились по крутой горной тропе.