Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
amortization
амортизация
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
C2 verb
amortize
амортизировать
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
C2 noun
amour
секретная любовь
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
C2 noun
ampersand
амперсанд
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
C2 adverb
amuck
неистово
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
C2 noun
Amulet
амулет; талисман
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
C2 noun
anabolism
анаболизм
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
C2 noun
anachronism
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
C2 adjective
anachronistic
анахронистический
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
C2 noun
analgesia
анальгезия
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
C2 noun
anathema
анатэма / невыносимая вещь
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
C2 noun
ancestress
прародительница
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
C2 noun
andiron
металлическая подставка для дров
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
C2 adjective
androgynous
андрогинный
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
C2 noun
anemometer
анемометр
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
C2 noun
angioplasty
медицинская процедура для открытия заблокированных или суженных кровеносных сосудов, которые поставляют кровь к сердцу
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
C2 noun
anglophobia
англофобия
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
C2 adjective
anhydrous
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
C2 noun
Ani seed
анис
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
C2 noun
animadversion
критика
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
C2 verb
animadvert
критиковать
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
C2 noun
animalcule
анималкул
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
C2 noun
animus
враждебность / цель
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
C2 noun
annalist
летописец
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.