Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
blasphemy
богохульство
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
B2 noun, verb
blast
взрыв, сильный удар
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
C1 adjective
blatant
очевидный
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
B2 verb
blaze
пламя
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
B2 noun
blazer
блейзер
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
B2 adjective
Blazing
пылающий; огненный
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
C2 verb
blazon
выставить
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
B2 adjective
bleak
мрачный
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
B1 verb
bleed
кровоточить
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
C1 noun
blemish
дефект
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
B2 verb
blend
смешивать
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
B1 noun
Blender
блендер
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
B1 verb
bless
благословить
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
B1 noun
Blessing
благословение; дар;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
C1 noun
blight
мор
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
C1 adjective
blighted
опустошённый
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
A2 adjective
blind
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
B2 verb
blink
моргать
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
C2 adjective
blinkered
ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
C1 noun
Bliss
совершенное счастье; великая радость
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
C1 noun
Blister
мозоль
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
C2 adjective
blithe
беспечный
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
C2 adjective
blithesome
весёлый
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
C1 verb
bloat
раздуваться
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.