Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
merit-based
основанный на заслугах
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
C1 verb (past)
merited
заслуженный
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
C1 noun
meritocracy
меритократия
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
C1 adjective
Meritorious
заслуженный
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
C1 adverb
Merrily
весело
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
C1 verb, noun
mesh
сетка, переплетать
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
C1 verb
mesmerize
завораживать
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
C1 adjective
metabolic
метаболический
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
C1 verb
metabolize
обрабатывать и использовать пищу для роста
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
C1 noun
metal contamination
металлическое загрязнение
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
C1 noun
metamorphosis
метаморфозис, трансформация
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
C1 adjective
metaphorical
метафорический
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
C1 adjective
meteoric
связанный с метеорами; очень быстрый и часто временный.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
C1 adjective
meteorological
метеорологический
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
C1 noun
meteorology
метеорология
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
C1 adjective
methodical
методичный
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
C1 adjective
meticulous
Чрезвычайно осторожный и точный в отношении деталей
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
C1 noun
meticulousness
внимание к деталям
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
C1 noun
Metropolis
метрополия
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
C1 adjective
microbial
микробный
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
C1 noun
microclimate
микроклимат
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
C1 noun
micronutrient
микронутриент
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
C1 noun
micronutrients
микронутриенты
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
C1 adjective
microscopic
микроскопический
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.