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B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

выбросить или избавиться от чего-то небрежно
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Он выбросил весь мусор в ведро.
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.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

отрицание
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Его отрицание участия в скандале встретили с сомнением.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

пятнистый
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Лесная подстилка была пятнистой от солнечного света.
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.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

неодобрение / антипатия
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
Новая политика попала в немилость у публики.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

декалог
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
Священник произнес проповедь о важности Десяти заповедей.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

обожествлять
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
Некоторые фанаты обожествляют своих любимых знаменитостей.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

ужинать
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Мы обычно ужинаем в семь часов вечера.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

развертывать
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
Армия развернет войска на границе.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

обескураживающий
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Обескураживающие слова тренера повлияли на мораль команды.
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

единица силы (система cgs)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
Физик измерил силу в дайнах.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

презирать
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Она презирает нечестность во всех её проявлениях.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

нарушить порядок
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
Ветер нарушил ее прическу.
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.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

обсуждать
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Нам нужно обсудить проект перед его завершением.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

стильный и опрятный
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Он выглядел очень стильно в своем новом костюме.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

не одобрять
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Многие родители не одобряют курение.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

раздор
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Раздор между людьми нарушает общественную стабильность.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

убывать
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Его сбережения уменьшились из-за неожиданных расходов.
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 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

расшифровать
Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
Программное обеспечение может расшифровать скрытое сообщение за несколько секунд.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

дрожать при ходьбе
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Старик дрожал при ходьбе по улице с тростью.
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.
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 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

приличный
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Он нашел приличную работу после месяцев поисков.
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 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.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

лицемер
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
Политик был обвинен в том, что он был лицемером, который никогда не раскрывал свои настоящие планы.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

вкусный
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Ресторан подал вкусную еду.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

дискуссия
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
Профессор прочитал долгую дискуссию по древней философии.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

распространённый
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
Распределённое население усложнило предоставление общественных услуг.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

пожертвовать
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Она доно́рит кровь каждые три месяца.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

диплом
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Она получила свой диплом после окончания программы сестринского дела.
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.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

вырубка лесов
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Вырубка лесов ускоряет утрату биологического разнообразия.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

отсоединять
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
Она отсоединила страницу от тетради.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

возмущенный
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Она была возмущена тем, как он обращался с животными.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

желанный
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
Местоположение дома было очень желаемым, с отличными видами.
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.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

засуха
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
Засуха значительно влияет на рост урожая.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

скромный
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Она подарила ему скромную улыбку.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

утвердительный
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Утвердительное предложение просто излагает факт или мнение.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

драконовский
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Новые регуляции были раскритикованы как драконовские.
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.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

диверсификация
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
Диверсификация помогает уменьшить инвестиционный риск.
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 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

романтические отношения; флирт; недолгая связь
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Его роман с фотографией длился всего несколько месяцев, прежде чем он потерял интерес.
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.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

обезвредить
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Переговорщик помог разрядить напряжённую обстановку.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

преданность; верность; увлечение
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Её преданность помощи другим сделала её любимой фигурой в сообществе.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

дистиллятор
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
Дистиллятор представил новый бренд виски в прошлом году.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

измерения
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Открываются новые измерения в исследовании космоса.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

дисъюнктивный
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
В грамматике 'или' — это дисъюнктивное соединение.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

осквернять
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Вандалы осквернили стены древнего храма граффити.
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

декламация
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Её декламация очаровала зрителей на конкурсе.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

презирать
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Он никогда не презирал тех, кто был менее удачлив, чем он.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

приданое
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
Традиция приданого до сих пор соблюдается в некоторых культурах.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

конец света; день последнего суда
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
Проповедник говорил о конце света и важности духовной подготовки.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

дни
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Проект займет как минимум пять дней для завершения.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

счастье
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

доказуемый
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Были доказательства, которые можно было продемонстрировать, что он был невиновен.
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.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

осуждать
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Учитель решительно осудил мошенничество на экзаменах.
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.
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 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.
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.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

задержанный
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
Миссия Артемиды была задержана из-за технических проблем.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

искажать
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Зеркало исказило её отражение.
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

губернантка
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
Молодая дама была сопровождена дуэнной во время фестиваля.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

различать
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Бывает сложно различить правду и слухи.
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

проклятие; разрушение
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
Проповедник говорил о спасении и проклятии в своей проповеди.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

высушенный
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Музей выставил высушенные образцы растений.
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

утка
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
Утка грациозно плыла по озеру.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

дополнительная мелодия
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
Хор добавил красивую дополнительную мелодию к гимну.
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.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

тупой
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Это была тупая идея идти в поход без воды.
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 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.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

рисовать
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Она рисует красивые пейзажи в свободное время.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

детально описывать
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Художник точно изобразил сцену с подробными деталями.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

совпадать идеально
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ее планы идеально совпадают с нашими целями.
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

иллюзия
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Он жил под иллюзией, что он непобедим.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

иллюзорный
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Он был полон ложных надежд на то, чтобы стать знаменитым за одну ночь.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

глубокое море
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Многие глубоководные существа производят биолюминесценцию для выживания.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

опасность
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Путешественники были в большой опасности во время бури.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

обезвоживание
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
Обезвоживание может привести к усталости и путанице.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

хрупкий
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Ваза очень хрупкая, поэтому обращайтесь с ней осторожно.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

небрежно одетый
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Она открыла дверь в состоянии небрежно одетой, в одной только пижаме.
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 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 /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 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.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

дельта
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
Дельта Нила является одним из самых плодородных регионов Египта.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

нежелание
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Она проявила явное нежелание присоединиться к встрече.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

сбить с толку
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
Неожиданный вопрос, похоже, сбил его с толку.
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

направление, инструкции
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
Он попросил указания к железнодорожной станции.
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.