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.

C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

отстраненность

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Example

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

Буддистская философия поощряет отрешенность от материальных желаний.

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.

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.

A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

развитие

Meaning

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

Example

Development of Bengali society was hindered.

Развитие бенгальского общества было затруднено.

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

роса

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

Утренний роса блестела на траве.

C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

портниха

Meaning

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

Example

The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.

Портниха создала красивое платье для невесты.

C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

диорама

Meaning

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Example

The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.

Музей展示ировал диораму древней деревни.

B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

карлик

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

Белоснежка жила с семью карликами.

C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

обветшалый

Meaning

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

Example

The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.

Семья жила в обветшавшем доме на окраине города.

B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

защитник

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

Защитник заблокировал удар и спас гол.

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

декаграмм

Meaning

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

Example

The package weighed exactly one decagram.

Посылка весила ровно один декаграмм.

C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

арестовать

Meaning

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

Example

The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.

Арендодатель изъял мебель арендатора за неуплаченный аренду.

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.

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

раскол

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

Гражданские войны часто происходят из-за национального раскола.

C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

диуретик

Meaning

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

Example

Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.

Кофе имеет легкий диуретический эффект.

C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

разглашение

Meaning

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

Example

The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.

Разглашение корпоративных тайн вызвало большой скандал.

C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

трудная и однообразная работа

Meaning

Hard, menial, or dull work.

Example

She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.

Она хотела сбежать от однообразной рутины своего дня.

C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

сушеный чили

Meaning

dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food

Example

The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.

Рецепт требует два сушеных чили для придания остроты.

A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

напрямую

Meaning

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

Example

She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.

Она поговорила напрямую с менеджером о своих проблемах.

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

утечка данных

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

Утечка данных раскрыла пароли миллионов пользователей.

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.

C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

дезистенция

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

Example

The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.

Суд призвал его прекратить дальнейшие незаконные действия.

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

развертывание

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

Развертывание нового программного обеспечения было успешно завершено.

A1 verb /duː/

do

делать

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

Я делаю домашнее задание каждую ночь.

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.

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.

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

капать

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

Вода капала из сломанной трубы.

A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

счастье

Meaning

having a very pleasant taste or smell

Example

The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

деградированный

Meaning

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

Example

The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.

Жители деревни были вынуждены жить в деградированных условиях.

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

коварный

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

Он использовал коварный план, чтобы захватить контроль над компанией.

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.

B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

опустошительные последствия

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

Загрязнение воздуха имеет опустошительные последствия для здоровья.

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

вывод

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

Его вывод на основе доказательств был точным.

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

далекий

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

Мы могли увидеть далекую гору на горизонте.

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

моющее средство

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

Она купила новый бренд моющего средства для стирки.

C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

известная певица

Meaning

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

Example

The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.

Поп-дива исполнила свой последний хит перед аплодирующей толпой.

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 /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

дневник

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

Она написала о своем дне в своем дневнике перед тем, как лечь спать.

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.

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

тупой; немой; глупый

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

Она молчала всю встречу.

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

сложный

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

Управление городскими проблемами становится все более сложным.

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

диспропорция

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

Существует явная диспропорция между богатыми и бедными в различных обществах.

C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

отклоняться от темы

Meaning

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Example

The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.

Профессор начал отклоняться от основной темы лекции.

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

затемнять

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

Облака начали затемнять небо перед бурей.

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

запрещать

Meaning

to refuse to allow or accept something

Example

The referee disallowed the goal for offside.

Судья отменил гол из-за офсайда.

C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

нищий; бедный; без денег и имущества

Meaning

extremely poor; without money or possessions

Example

Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.

Многие семьи стали нищими после экономического кризиса.

B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

вниз

Meaning

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

Example

The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

Мяч покатился вниз по склону.

A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

дюжина

Meaning

a group of twelve

Example

She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

Она купила дюжину яиц на рынке.

A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

драма

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

Она любит смотреть исторические драмеди-сериалы.

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.

A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

разница

Meaning

A point or way in which things are not the same.

Example

There is a big difference between theory and practice.

Есть большая разница между теорией и практикой.

C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

догматичный

Meaning

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

Example

His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.

Его догматичный подход к политике усложнил обсуждения.

C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

диссидент

Meaning

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Example

The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.

Диссидента арестовали за выступление против правительства.

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.

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.

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

депрессия

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

Терапевт помогла ей справиться с депрессией с помощью когнитивно-поведенческой терапии.

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.

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.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

выдающийся; уважаемый; знаменитый; обладающий достойным видом или манерой

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

Он выдающийся профессор в университете.

C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

опровергать

Meaning

to show that something is false or wrong

Example

The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.

Ученый усердно работал, чтобы опровергнуть старую теорию.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

отчаянный

Meaning

feeling hopeless; in despair

Example

She felt despairing after losing her job.

Она чувствовала отчаяние после потери работы.

B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

драматически

Meaning

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Example

Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.

Продажи значительно увеличились после кампании.

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.

A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

катастрофа

Meaning

a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

Example

The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.

Землетрясение было природной катастрофой, затронувшей тысячи семей.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

дебет; долг; списание

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

Банк показал дебет в размере пятидесяти долларов с моего расчетного счета.

C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

дарвинизм

Meaning

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

Example

Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.

Дарвинизм революционизировал способ, которым ученые понимали происхождение видов.

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

декларация; заявление; провозглашение

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

Декларация независимости президента ознаменовала исторический момент для нации.

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

диктатор

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

Диктатор управлял страной железным кулаком.

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 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

в темноте

Meaning

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

Example

The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.

Лесные существа двигались в темноте ночью.

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.

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 /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

осел

Meaning

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

Example

The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.

Осел понес тяжелые сумки на гору.

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

упорный

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

Она добилась успеха благодаря своей упорной решимости.

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

обнаружение

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

Обнаружение мошенничества в системе было быстрым.

C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

презрительный

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Example

She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.

Она издевательски засмеялась над его попыткой петь.

C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

осушитель

Meaning

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

Example

Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.

Пакеты с силикагелем обычно используются как осушители в упаковке.

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

список

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

Судья просмотрел список до начала заседания.

B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

требовательный

Meaning

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

Example

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

Работа очень требовательная и требует долгих часов работы.

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

децентрализованный

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

Децентрализованная система позволила больший контроль на местном уровне.

C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

раздосадовать

Meaning

to make someone dissatisfied or discontented

Example

The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.

Несправедливое обращение раздосадовало рабочих.

C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

приуменьшать

Meaning

to make something seem less important than it really is

Example

The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.

Компания попыталась приуменьшить риски нового продукта.

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

выкапывать

Meaning

to dig up something buried, especially a body

Example

The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.

Археологи выкапывали древние останки с этого места.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

депозит, аванс

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

Она внесла 500 долларов на свой сберегательный счет.

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

динамика

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

Динамика команды изменилась после того, как новый менеджер присоединился.

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 /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.

C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

баловать

Meaning

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

Example

She tends to dote on her grandchildren.

Она склонна чрезмерно баловать своих внуков.

C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

делирий

Meaning

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

Example

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.

Пациент пережил делирий после операции из-за сильных медикаментов.

A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

обсуждение

Meaning

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.

Example

The project needs more discussion before moving forward.

Проект требует больше обсуждения перед продолжением.

C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

ослаблять

Meaning

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Example

The long illness debilitated his strength.

Долгая болезнь ослабила его силу.

C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

возражать

Meaning

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

Example

She agreed to help without demur.

Она согласилась помочь без возражений.

C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

оплачивать расходы

Meaning

to provide money to pay the costs of something

Example

The grant will help defray the cost of education.

Грант поможет покрыть расходы на образование.

C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

рассеянный

Meaning

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

Example

He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.

Он выглядел рассеянным после того, как услышал грустную новость.

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

распределять

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

Машина диспенсирует чистую питьевую воду.

документ

Meaning

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

Example

She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.

A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

открывать

Meaning

to find something for the first time

Example

Scientists discovered a new planet last year.

Учёные открыли новую планету в прошлом году.

B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

зависеть

Meaning

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

Example

The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.

Успех плана зависит от усилий команды.

C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

сходить

Meaning

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

Example

The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.

Пассажиры сошли с корабля, как только оно пришвартовалось.

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

отсрочить

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

Заседание было отложено до следующей недели.

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

декаметр

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

Example

The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.

Поле измеряли в декаметрах для точности.

C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

грабить

Meaning

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

Example

The invaders despoiled the village during the war.

Вторженцы разграбили деревню во время войны.

C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

декаданс

Meaning

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

Example

The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.

Роман описывает декаданс богатой элиты.

C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

грязный и мрачный; тусклый по цвету

Meaning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

Example

The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.

Старое здание имело грязные стены, которые нужно было покрасить.

C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

деноминация, стоимость

Meaning

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Example

The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

Церковь принадлежит протестантской деноминации.

C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

дискреционный

Meaning

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

Example

He set aside some discretionary income for travel.

Он отложил немного дискреционного дохода на путешествия.

C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

деспотизм

Meaning

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

Example

The people revolted against the era of despotism.

Народ восстал против эпохи деспотизма.

C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

необходимая вещь

Meaning

something that is desired or considered necessary

Example

For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.

Для многих студентов финансовая помощь - это необходимая вещь.

C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

огорчать

Meaning

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

Example

The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.

Новости о его неудаче, казалось, глубоко огорчили его.

B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

разочаровывать

Meaning

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

Example

I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.

Я надеюсь, что не разочарую тебя своим выступлением.

C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

деспотичный

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

Деспотичное правление короля оставило народ в страданиях.

C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

плач

Meaning

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

Example

The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.

Хор спел торжественную жалобную песню на похоронах.