Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
technological advancement
технологический прогресс
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
B2 adjective
Tedious
скучный; утомительный
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
B2 noun
telescope
телескоп
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
B2 noun
teller
кассир; рассказчик
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
B2 adjective
telling
знаменательный
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
B2 verb
temper
умерить
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
B2 noun
tempo
темп, ритм
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
B2 noun
temporary settlements
временные поселения
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
B2 noun
Temptation
искушение
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
B2 noun
tenancy
аренда
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
B2 noun
Tenant
арендатор
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
B2 noun
Tendency
тенденция
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
B2 verb, noun, adjective
tender
предложение / нежный
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
B2 noun
Tenderness
нежность
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
B2 noun
Tension
напряжение
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
B2 noun/adjective
terminal
терминал, конечный, неизлечимая болезнь
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
B2 verb
terminate
прекратить
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
B2 noun
termination
прекращение
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
B2 noun
terminology
терминология
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
B2 noun
terrain
местность
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
B2 verb
terrify
пугать
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
B2 adjective
territorial
территориальный
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
B2 noun
territory
территория
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
B2 noun
Terror
террор; использование насилия и запугивания в политических целях
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.