Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
diehard
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C1 adjective
differential
дифференциальный
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
C1 noun
differentiation
дифференциация, различие
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
C1 verb
diffuse
распространять
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
C1 noun
diffusion
диффузия
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 noun
dignitary
важная персона
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
C1 verb
digress
отклоняться от темы
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
C1 adjective
dilapidated
обветшалый
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
C1 verb
dilate
расширять
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
C1 noun
diligence
усердие
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
C1 verb
dilute
разбавить
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
C1 noun
diminution
уменьшение
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
C1 adjective
diminutive
крошечный
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
C1 noun
Dimple
ямочка
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
C1 noun
din
шум
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
C1 noun
dinghy
шлюпка
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
C1 adjective
Dingy
грязный и мрачный; тусклый по цвету
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
C1 noun
diorama
диорама
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
C1 noun
diplomatic milestone
дипломатический рубеж
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
C1 phrase
diplomatic resolution
дипломатическое решение
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
C1 adjective
Dire
ужасный; срочный; ужасный
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
C1 verb
disallow
запрещать
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
C1 noun
disambiguation
дисамбигация
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
C1 verb
disarm
разоружить
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.