Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
icon
икона, символ
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
B2 adjective
iconic
иконический
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
B2 adjective
Icy
ледяной; чрезвычайно холодный; враждебный
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
B2 noun
id
удостоверение личности
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
B2 adjective + noun
ideal environment
идеальная среда
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
B2 adjective
Identical
идентичный; точно такой же
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
B2 noun
identification
идентификация
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
B2 verb
identified
идентифицированный
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
B2 noun
idiot
идиот
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
B2 adjective
Idiotic
идиотский
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
B2 adjective
Idle
ленивый; неактивный; не работающий
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
B2 noun
Idol
идол; человек, восхищающийся
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
B2 noun
Ignorance
невежество
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
B2 adjective
Ignorant
невежественный
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
B2 noun
illiteracy
неграмотность
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
B2 adjective
Illiterate
неграмотный; безграмотный; невежественный
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
B2 noun
Illusion
иллюзия
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
B2 verb
illustrate
иллюстрировать
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
B2 adjective
imaginable
вообразимый
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
B2 adjective
Imaginary
воображаемый; вымышленный; нереальный
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
B2 verb
imitate
имитировать
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
B2 noun
Imitation
имитация; подражание; копия
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
B2 adjective
Immature
незрелый; не полностью развитый; детский
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
B2 adjective
Immense
огромный; колоссальный; бескрайний
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.