Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
gadfly
досаждающий человек
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
C2 noun
gaff
ошибка
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
C2 verb
gainsay
опровергать
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
C2 noun, verb
gall
наглость, раздражать
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
C2 noun
galleon
галеон
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
C2 noun
galley
кухня на судне
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
C2 adjective
galvanic
галванический / интенсивный
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
C2 noun
galvanism
гальванизм
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
C2 verb
gambol
игриво прыгать
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
C2 adverb
gamely
смело
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
C2 noun
gamester
игрок
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
C2 noun
Gander
гусак
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
C2 noun
Gangetic Leaf Fish
гангетическая листовая рыба
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
C2 adjective
gangly
высокий и неуклюжий
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
C2 noun
gangrene
гангрена
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
C2 noun
gangway
понтон
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
C2 verb
garble
искажать
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
C2 adjective
garbled
искаженный
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
C2 noun
Gardenia
гардения
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
C2 adjective
gargantuan
гигантский
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
C2 noun
gargoyle
каменная скульптура (гротескная форма)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
C2 adjective
garish
слишком яркий и бросающийся в глаза
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
C2 noun, verb
garrote
удавить
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
C2 noun
garrulity
болтливость
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.