Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
Revolver
револьвер
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
C1 noun
revulsion
отвращение
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
C1 noun
rhetoric
искусство эффективного или убедительного ораторского искусства
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
C1 adjective
rhetorical
риторический
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
C1 adjective
rickety
шаткий
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
C1 noun
riddance
освобождение
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
C1 noun
ridge
гребень или вершина горы
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
C1 verb
ridicule
высмеивать
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
C1 adjective
rife
распространённый
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
C1 noun
rift
трещина
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
C1 verb
rig
подделывать
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
C1 adjective
Righteous
праведный; справедливый; добродетельный
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
C1 noun
righteousness
праведность
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
C1 adjective
rightful
законный
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
C1 noun
Rigidity
жесткость
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
C1 adverb
Rigidly
жестко; без компромиссов
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
C1 noun
rigor
строгость
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
C1 verb
rile
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
C1 noun
Ripple
волнение
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
C1 adjective
risk-adjusted
скорректировано по риску
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
C1 noun
rite
ритуал
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
C1 verb
rivet
закрепить с помощью заклепки / привлечь внимание
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
C1 adjective
riveting
завораживающий
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
C1 noun
robot-assisted procedures
роботизированные процедуры
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.