Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
Hornet
шершень
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
C1 noun
horoscope
гороскоп
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
C1 verb
horrify
ужасать
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
C1 adjective
horticultural
связанный с садоводством
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
C1 noun
horticulture
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
C1 noun
Hostage
заложник
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
C1 noun
hostility
враждебность
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
C1 adverb
hotly
гневно
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
C1 noun
Hound
пес для охоты
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
C1 noun
hubbub
шум
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
C1 noun
hubris
хабрис
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
C1 noun
hue
цвет
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
C1 noun
hull
корпус корабля / оболочка семени
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
C1 adjective
humane
гуманный
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
C1 phrase
humanitarian catastrophe
гуманитарная катастрофа
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
C1 verb
humanize
гуманизировать
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
C1 verb
humiliate
унижать
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
C1 noun
humility
смирение
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
C1 adverb
Hungrily
голодный; жадно; с нетерпением
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
C1 verb
hurl
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
C1 noun
husbandry
сельское хозяйство и животноводство
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
C1 verb
hustle
трудиться / быстро двигаться
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
C1 noun
hybrid
гибрид
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
C1 adjective
hydraulic
гидравлический
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.