Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
deride
насмехаться
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
C1 noun
derision
презрение
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
C1 adjective
derisive
презрительный
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
C1 noun
derivation
происхождение
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
C1 noun, adjective
derivative
дериватив
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
C1 noun
dermatologist
дерматолог
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
C1 noun
dermatology
дерматология
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
C1 adjective
derogatory
уничижительный
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
C1 verb
desensitize
десенсибилизировать
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
C1 noun
desertification
опустынивание
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
C1 noun
Designation
назначение; должность; титул; статус
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
C1 verb
desist
прекратить
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
C1 adjective
Desolate
пустынный; одинокий; бесплодный
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
C1 adjective
Despairing
отчаянный
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
C1 adjective
despicable
презренный
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
C1 adjective
despondent
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
C1 noun
despot
деспот
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
C1 noun
despotism
деспотизм
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
C1 adjective
Destitute
нищий; бедный; без денег и имущества
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
C1 noun
detachment
отстраненность
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
C1 verb
detain
задерживать
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
C1 noun
detente
ослабление напряженных отношений
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
C1 noun
Detention
арест; задержание
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
C1 noun
deterioration
ухудшение
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.