C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

девиация

Meaning

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

Example

The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.

Книга изучает девиацию в городской молодежной культуре.

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

обескураживать

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

Постоянные письма об отказе начали деморализовывать молодого писателя.

C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

данные

Meaning

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Example

Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.

Каждый данные в исследовании был тщательно проанализирован.

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.

C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

династия

Meaning

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Example

The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.

Династия Мин правила Китаем веками.

C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

отрицать

Meaning

to deny responsibility or connection with something

Example

The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.

Компания отказалась от ответственности за происшествие.

C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

усердие

Meaning

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Example

Success requires patience and diligence.

Для успеха необходимы терпение и усердие.

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 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.

C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

потушить / полить

Meaning

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

Example

Firefighters doused the flames with water.

Пожарные потушили пламя водой.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

дисциплинарный

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Example

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

Компания приняла дисциплинарные меры против сотрудника.

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 ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

деградация

Meaning

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

Example

Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.

Деградация почвы из-за чрезмерного использования является растущей проблемой.

C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

определяющий фактор

Meaning

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

Example

Education is a key determinant of success.

Образование - это ключевой определяющий фактор успеха.

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 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

дефекция

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

Дефекция политика шокировала его сторонников.

C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

убывающий

Meaning

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

Example

The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.

Жители деревни зависели от убывающих водных ресурсов.

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.

C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

лишение, нехватка, дефицит

Meaning

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Example

Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.

Недосыпание влияет на когнитивную функцию.

C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

дублировать

Meaning

to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording

Example

The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.

Фильм был дубляжирован на несколько языков для международного релиза.

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.

C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

передавать

Meaning

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

Example

The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.

Ответственность будет передана новому менеджеру.

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 verb /druːp/

droop

опускаться

Meaning

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

Example

The flowers began to droop in the heat.

Цветы начали опускаться из-за жары.

C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

истощить

Meaning

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Example

The long war has depleted the country's resources.

Долгая война истощила ресурсы страны.

C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

десенсибилизировать

Meaning

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

Example

Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.

Постоянное воздействие насилия может сделать людей менее чувствительными.

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.

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.

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

оклеветать

Meaning

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

Example

He was defamed by malicious rumors.

Он был очернен злонамеренными слухами.

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

удручённый

Meaning

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

Example

After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.

После поражения команда выглядела удручённой.

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

разбирать

Meaning

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

Example

He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.

Ему пришлось разобрать компьютер, чтобы починить его.

C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

понижать

Meaning

to reduce to a lower rank or position

Example

The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.

Менеджер решил понизить сотрудника за плохую работу.

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

отговаривать

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

Она пыталась отговорить его от увольнения с работы.

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 dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

несоответствие

Meaning

Differences between things that should be the same

Example

Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.

Несоответствия в правилах замедляют прогресс.

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.

C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

осуждать

Meaning

to express disapproval of something

Example

The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.

Учитель осудил использование сленга в академических эссе.

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 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

диктаторский

Meaning

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

Example

His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.

Его диктаторский стиль сделал его непопулярным среди коллег.

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

различать

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

Он едва мог различить далекую фигуру в тумане.

C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

разборчивый

Meaning

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

Example

She is known for her discriminating taste in art.

Она известна своим разборчивым вкусом в искусстве.

C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

мрачный / унылый

Meaning

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Example

The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.

Долгая, унылая зима заставила всех чувствовать себя мрачно.

C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

дипломатический рубеж

Meaning

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Example

Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.

Организация саммита была дипломатическим рубежом.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

сонный; вялый; усталый

Meaning

feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired

Example

I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.

Я почувствовал сонливость после тяжелой еды.

C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

заслуживающий осуждения

Meaning

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

Example

The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.

Беженцы жили в ужасных условиях.

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 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

уничижительный

Meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Example

The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.

Статья содержала уничижительные комментарии о политике.

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.

C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

разбирать

Meaning

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of

Example

Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.

Рабочие будут разбирать старый мост в следующем месяце.

C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

дискриминационный

Meaning

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

Example

Discriminatory policies triggered protests.

Дискриминационные политики вызвали протесты.

C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

демографический переход

Meaning

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

Example

The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.

Демографический переход указывает на изменение в сторону стареющего общества.

C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

одомашнивание

Meaning

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

Example

Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.

Одомашнивание животных было решающим для выживания человека.

C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

разоружить

Meaning

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Example

The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.

Солдатам приказали разоружить повстанцев.

C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

отклонение; отклонение от установленного курса

Meaning

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

Example

Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.

Любое отклонение от установленной процедуры должно быть немедленно зарегистрировано.

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.

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

неповиновение

Meaning

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

Example

The child's disobedience worried his parents.

Неповиновение ребенка обеспокоило его родителей.

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 /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

уничтожить

Meaning

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

Example

The wildfire decimated the forest.

Лесной пожар уничтожил лес.

C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

драматург

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.

Шекспир — один из величайших драматургов в истории.

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 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.

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

дерматолог

Meaning

A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.

Example

She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.

Она проконсультировалась с дерматологом по поводу своей аллергии на кожу.

C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

лицемерный

Meaning

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

Example

She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.

Она дала лицемерное оправдание, чтобы не прийти на встречу.

C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

песчаная дюна

Meaning

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

Example

The children played on the sand dune by the beach.

Дети играли на песчаной дюне у пляжа.

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

деформация; физическая деформация

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

Авария вызвала постоянную деформацию в его левой руке.

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.

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 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

промокать

Meaning

to make someone or something completely wet

Example

The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.

Неожиданный дождь промок до нитки игроков на поле.

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.

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

распространять

Meaning

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

Example

Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.

Социальные сети помогают быстро распространять информацию.

C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

вяленая рыба

Meaning

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

Example

Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.

Вяленая рыба — это популярный консервированный продукт во многих прибрежных регионах.

C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

неверующий

Meaning

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

Example

He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.

Его назвали неверующим за отказ от традиционной веры.

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.

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

искажение, неправильное представление

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

В радио сигнале было искажение.

C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

раскрыть

Meaning

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

Example

She refused to divulge the source of her information.

Она отказалась раскрыть источник своей информации.

C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

приманка

Meaning

something or someone used to lure or mislead

Example

The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.

Охотники использовали деревянную утку как приманку.

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 /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.

C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

диалект

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

Он говорит на диалекте бенгальского, который распространен в сельских районах.

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

возражать

Meaning

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

Example

Several members dissented from the majority decision.

Несколько членов не согласились с решением большинства.

C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

набожный

Meaning

Deeply religious or sincere.

Example

He is a devout believer who prays every day.

Он является набожным верующим, который молится каждый день.

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

подавленный

Meaning

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

Example

He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.

Он выглядел подавленным после того, как услышал плохие новости.

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 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

развращенный

Meaning

morally corrupt or wicked

Example

The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.

Фильм изображает жизнь развращенного преступника.

C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

разойтись

Meaning

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

Example

The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.

Два пути расходятся на развилке дороги.

C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

дьявольский

Meaning

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

Example

The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.

Дьявольское правление диктатора принесло страдания народу.

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.

C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

ужасный; срочный; ужасный

Meaning

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

Example

The country is facing a dire economic crisis.

Страна стоит перед очень серьезным экономическим кризисом.

C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

детоксикация

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

Детоксикация помогает очистить тело от вредных веществ.

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.

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.

C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

задерживать

Meaning

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

Example

The police detained the suspect for questioning.

Полиция задержала подозреваемого для допроса.

C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

смущать

Meaning

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

Example

The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.

Внезапное изменение планов дезориентировало команду.

C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

дуэт

Meaning

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

Example

They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.

Они спели прекрасный дуэт вместе на сцене.

C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

дихотомия

Meaning

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example

The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.

Дихотомия между традицией и современностью часто обсуждается.

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

поражени́ческий

Meaning

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

Example

His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.

Его пораженческое отношение обескуражило остальных членов команды.

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

смерть / конец

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

Внезапный конец компании потряс инвесторов.

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.

C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

божественность

Meaning

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

Example

The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.

Священник говорил о божественности души.

C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

отклонение

Meaning

the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind

Example

The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.

Закрытие дороги вынудило сделать объезд через сельскую местность для всех путешественников.

C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

обманчивый

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

Она дала лживый ответ, чтобы скрыть правду.

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, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

заброшенный

Meaning

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

Example

The old factory stood derelict for decades.

Старая фабрика стояла заброшенной десятилетиями.

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

ухудшение

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

Плохое обслуживание приводит к ухудшению материала.

C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

шлюпка

Meaning

a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

Example

They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.

Они гребли на шлюпке обратно к яхте.

C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

распускать

Meaning

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

Example

The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.

Клуб решил распуститься после двадцати лет деятельности.

C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

дефицитный

Meaning

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

Example

His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.

Его диета была дефицитной по важным витаминам.

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 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.

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

унижать

Meaning

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

Example

He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.

Он быстро стал унижать достижения своих коллег.