Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
belated
опоздавший
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
C1 verb; noun
belch
рыгать
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
C1 verb
belittle
принижать
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
C1 adjective
belligerent
воинственный или агрессивный
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
C1 verb
bemoan
сожалеть
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
C1 adjective
bemused
озадаченный, сбитый с толку
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
C1 adjective
bendy
гибкий
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
C1 noun
Benefactor
благодетель; меценат; донор
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
C1 noun
benevolence
благожелательность или милосердие
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
C1 adjective
benevolent
благожелательный, щедрый, добрый
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
C1 adjective
benign
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C1 verb
bequeath
завещать
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
C1 verb
berate
ругать
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
C1 verb
bereave
потерять близкого человека
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
C1 adjective
Bereaved
опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
C1 noun
bereavement
Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C1 adjective
bereft
лишенный
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
C1 adjective
berserk
сумасшедший
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
C1 noun
Berth
спальное место; место для сна на корабле, поезде или другом транспортном средстве
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
C1 verb
beset
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
C1 verb
besiege
осаждать
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
C1 verb
bestow
даровать
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
C1 noun
Betrayer
предатель; изменник
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
C1 verb
bewilder
смущать
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.