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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.
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

догматизировать
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
Профессор склонен был догматизировать по политическим вопросам.
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.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

обманывать
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Он обманул себя, думая, что сможет выиграть гонку без тренировок.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

обсуждения
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Обсуждения способствуют сотрудничеству.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

инвалид
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
В парке есть специальные удобства для инвалидов.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

умереть
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Цветы умрут без воды.
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

отклонять / избегать
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
Щит отклонил вражескую стрелу.
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.
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 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

относящийся к народному языку
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
Поэт использовал язык, относящийся к народному, чтобы соединиться с обычными читателями.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

позор; бесчестие; унижение
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Его арест принес позор всей его семье и репутации.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

объезд
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Нам пришлось сделать объезд, потому что основная дорога была закрыта.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

самец утки
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Дрейк повел свою семью уток через пруд.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

перхоть
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Он использовал специальный шампунь для лечения своей постоянной проблемы с перхотью.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

высушивать
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Горячее солнце может быстро высушить растения в пустыне.
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

принижение
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
Её постоянное принижение других сделало её непопулярной.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

диссекция
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
Диссекция образца выявила важные детали о его структуре.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

стильный; привлекательный; уверенный;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Он выглядел стильно в своем новом костюме.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

нежный и красивый
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Она носила нежное ожерелье из жемчуга.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

ловкость
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Его ловкость при игре на пианино поразила зрителей.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

депопулировать
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
Война угрожала депопулировать когда-то процветающий город.
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

расшифровывать, декодировать, переводить
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Потребовались часы, чтобы расшифровать древний текст.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

диктум
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Диктум судьи разъяснил принцип равенства перед законом.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

плоский, тонкий и круглый объект
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Он вставил музыкальный диск в плеер.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

доминирование
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
Доминирование урду было очевидно.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

доминировать
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
Компания доминирует на рынке смартфонов.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

деспот
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Деспот правил нацией с помощью страха и насилия.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

декорирование; украшение; приз;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
Рождественское украшение превратило обычную комнату в праздничную страну чудес.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

не соглашаться
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
Я не согласен с вашей оценкой ситуации.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

определение
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Словарь дает четкое определение этого слова.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

непохожий
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
Хотя они близнецы, их личности непохожи.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

отговорка
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Его отговорка предотвратила его от плохой инвестиции.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

умелый
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
У умелого программиста легко получается писать сложные коды.
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

долговечность
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
Долговечность материалов влияет на производительность.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

различаться
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Мнения различаются по этому вопросу.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

способность принимать решения
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Его решительность в кризисной ситуации спасла компанию.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

важная персона
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Несколько иностранных высокопоставленных лиц присутствовали на государственном банкете.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

защищаемый / оправданный
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Ее решение было юридически защищаемым.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

деталь
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Она объяснила план в деталях.
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.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

удаление
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
Утилизация отходов имеет решающее значение для поддержания чистоты окружающей среды.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

череп
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
Пиратский флаг был отмечен зловещим черепом.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

диалектика
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
Философ применял диалектику, чтобы ставить под сомнение предположения своих студентов.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

демагог
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
Толпа была под влиянием страстных речей демагога.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

раскрывать
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
Компания должна раскрывать всю финансовую информацию.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

дуриан
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Дуриан известен как король фруктов Юго-Восточной Азии, несмотря на свой резкий запах.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

распространять
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
Запах свежего хлеба распространился по всему дому.
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.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

исчезать
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
Фокусник заставил кролика исчезнуть.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

беспорядок
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Его стол был в полном беспорядке.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

дискриминировать
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
Закон запрещает работодателям дискриминировать против женщин.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

декагон
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
Учитель геометрии нарисовал идеальный декагон на доске.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

дистиллировать
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
Фабрика дистиллирует воду, чтобы сделать ее безопасной для питья.
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

сушёные лепестки роз
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
Десерт был украшен сушёными лепестками роз.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

тусклый; мало света; слабый
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
Комната была тусклой, только маленькая свеча давала свет.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

неприятный
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Погода была холодной и неприятной.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

депрессия
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
Она сидела в состоянии депрессии, услышав плохие новости.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

выводимый
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
Решение можно вывести из предоставленных данных.
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

описывать
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
Она описала сцену ярко.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

развивающиеся регионы
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Загрязнение больше всего затрагивает развивающиеся регионы.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

отвлекать
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
Громкий шум отвлек ее во время экзамена.
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.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

распределять
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
Учитель распределит тесты.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

облагаемый пошлиной
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Импортированные электроника часто подлежат пошлине на границе.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

судьба; предназначение; фатум
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Она верила, что встреча с ним была её судьбой, и что это было неизбежно.
C2 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

земля, прилагаемая к поместью
Meaning
Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.
Example
The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.
Замок был окружен своей обширной землей, прилагаемой к поместью.
C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

разбойник
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
Деревня была терроризирована бандой разбойников, которые грабили путешественников.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

дипломатия
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Эффективная дипломатия помогла избежать конфликта.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

дизайнер
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
Модный дизайнер представил свою новую коллекцию.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

демократ
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Он сильный демократ, который верит в равные права.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

короткая песня
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Она пела веселую короткую песню, готовя еду.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

проницательность
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Его проницательность в бизнес-решениях сделала его успешным.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

безразличие
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Его безразличие к проекту было очевидно.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

демаркация
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
Демаркация между общественными и частными землями была четко обозначена.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

назначать
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Комитет назначит нового председателя на следующей неделе.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

распространяемый
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
Кислород может распространяться через клеточные мембраны.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

медлить
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Он медлил в саду, вместо того чтобы начать свою работу.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

демонический
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Солдаты сражались с демонической яростью.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

подиум
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Директор встал на подиум, чтобы обратиться ко всей школьной ассамблее.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

разложение
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
Разложение листьев обогащает почву.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

наводнение
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
Город был поражён наводнением дождя всего за несколько часов.
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.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

раздеваться
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
Монах раздевается перед тем, как войти в реку.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

диалектика
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
Сократа часто считают величайшим диалектиком в истории.
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

вывихнуть
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Он вывихнул плечо, играя в футбол.
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

приличный
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Она сохранила приличное молчание во время церемонии.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

цифровые инструменты
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Школы интегрируют цифровые инструменты для улучшения обучения.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

спрос; желание потребителей на товары или услуги
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Спрос на органическую пищу значительно увеличился в последние годы.
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 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

нечестный; мошеннический; обманчивый
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Нечестный продавец пытался продать им сломанный автомобиль.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

разведенный
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Она разведена уже пять лет.
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.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

дхути
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
Пожилой мужчина носил белый дхути во время религиозной церемонии.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

двухэтажный автобус
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
Красный двухэтажный автобус — знаменитый символ Лондона.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

вождение
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Она любит ездить вдоль побережья по выходным.
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

дротик/быстро побежать
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
Кошка быстро пробежала через улицу, чтобы избежать машины.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

дивергенция
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
Дивергенция в их мнениях привела к ожесточенной дискуссии.
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 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

нечто, что уменьшает или ослабляет силу, эффект или волнение
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
Отмена поездки испортила их энтузиазм.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

знаменатель
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
В дроби 3/4 число 4 - знаменатель.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

обесцененный
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
Обесцененная валюта потеряла доверие людей.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

словарь
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Я посмотрел слово в словаре, чтобы понять его значение.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

пыльный
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
Старая книжная полка была пыльной после многих лет запустения.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

позорный; бесчестный; достойный осуждения
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Его позорное поведение потрясло всех на вечеринке.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

открытие
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
Открытие пенициллина изменило медицинскую историю.
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

долг
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
Это наш долг как граждан голосовать на выборах.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

директор
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
Директор дал окончательное одобрение для нового сценария фильма.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

суровый
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Его суровое выражение сделало встречу неловкой.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

диктовать
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Босс диктует письма своему секретарю.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

бриллиант
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Она носила на пальце кольцо с бриллиантом.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

дисквалифицировать
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
Арбитр решил дисквалифицировать игрока за мошенничество.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

свергнуть
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Повстанцы смогли свергнуть диктатора после лет беспокойства.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.