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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 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

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

dribble

капать / двигать мяч с помощью маленьких касаний или отскоков
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
Малыш пролил молоко на свою рубашку.
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 /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 /dʌsk/

Dusk

сумерки; вечерняя тьма
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Они шли по пляжу во время сумерек, наблюдая за закатом.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

порядочность; учтивость; достоинство
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
Дипломат сохранял идеальное достоинство на протяжении ожесточенных переговоров.
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 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

дискредитировать
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
Скандал дискредитировал политика в глазах общественности.
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 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
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 /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

ученик; последователь
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Известный философ имел много учеников, которые распространили его учения по всему миру.
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 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

осуждать
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
Многие активисты осуждают уничтожение тропических лесов.
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.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

драматизировать
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Роман был драматизирован в популярный телесериал.
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 /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

обман; мошенничество; ложь
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Его обман был раскрыт, когда правда о его квалификации стала известна.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

пустой
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Его речь была пустой от всякой реальной эмоции.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

тупик
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Переговоры зашли в тупик, когда ни одна сторона не согласилась на компромисс.
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 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

разочарование
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Многие люди испытывают разочарование после нереалистичных ожиданий.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

распад
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
Распад компании был объявлен вчера.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

неактивный; спящий; временно приостановленный; не активный в данный момент
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
Вулкан был неактивным более века.
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 adjective deft

deft

ловкий
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Ловкие руки художника создали шедевр.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
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.
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 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

разрозненный
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Их мнения были разными, что привело к дебатам.
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.
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 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 /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 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

ослабляющий
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
Заболевание оказало ослабляющее воздействие на его здоровье.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

арест; задержание
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Студент получил задержание за многократные нарушения дисциплины в классе.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

поведение
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Её спокойное поведение произвело впечатление на всех на встрече.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

рискованный
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Инвестиции в эту компанию сейчас кажутся довольно рискованными.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

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 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

снос
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
Снос старой фабрики занял несколько недель.
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 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 /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.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

разбавить
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Вы должны разбавить сок водой перед тем, как подавать его детям.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

депортировать
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
Правительство решило депортировать незаконных иммигрантов.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

насмехаться
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Критики насмехались над новым фильмом за его плохой сценарий.
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 /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.
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 /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 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 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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

ответчик
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Ответчик заявил, что он не виновен по всем предъявленным обвинениям.
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 /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

несоответствие, различие, расхождение
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
Аудит показал несоответствие между заявленными доходами и реальными доходами.
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 /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

дифференциация, различие
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
Дифференциация от конкурентов может создать уникальную рыночную позицию.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

послушный
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
Послушный щенок быстро научился новым трюкам.
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 /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 /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

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

Dead-lock

тупик; блокировка
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Переговоры зашли в тупик, когда ни одна из сторон не хотела идти на компромисс.
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.
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 /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

распространение
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
Распространение ложной информации является серьезной проблемой.
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 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 /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

рассвет
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Они начали свое путешествие на рассвете.
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 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 /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 /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

кишечная болезнь (понос с кровью и слизью)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Многие солдаты страдали от дизентерии во время войны.
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 /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 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.
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 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

листопадные
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Дубы и клены лиственные, сбрасывающие листья осенью.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

обесцвечивание
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
Воздействие солнечных лучей вызывает обесцвечивание тканей.
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 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 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.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

освободиться
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
Он попытался освободиться от напряжённой дискуссии.
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 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 /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

заниматься поверхностно
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Он пробовал рисовать во время учебы в университете.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

расслабляться
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Глубокое дыхание помогает расслабиться после напряжённого дня.
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 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

дезиллюзия
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
Скандал разочаровал многих избирателей.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

досье
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Адвокат представил суду досье с доказательствами.
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 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

божество
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Храм посвящен индуистскому божеству.
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 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

расстроенный
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Она была расстроена после потери своего питомца.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

диверсифицированный
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
Компания приняла диверсифицированную бизнес-стратегию для снижения рисков.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

декадент, роскошный
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
Вечеринка была наполнена декадентским роскошью и излишеством.
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 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 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 /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

делитель
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
В уравнении 12 ÷ 3, число 3 является делителем.
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 /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 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

неработающий, исчезнувший
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
Компания стала дефектной после финансового кризиса.
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/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 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 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 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

клевета
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Газета была подана в суд за клевету.
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 verb /dɛlv/

delve

углубляться
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Исследователь углубился в древние манускрипты, чтобы найти подсказки.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

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