Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
case
случай / ситуация
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
C2 noun
Casein
казеин
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
A2 noun
cash
наличные
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
B2 noun
Cashew Nut
кешью
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
B2 noun
Cashew nuts
кешью орехи
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
B1 noun
Cashier
кассир
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
C1 noun
Casing
оболочка; корпус
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
B1 noun
casino
казино
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
B2 noun
Casserole box
кассрола
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
B1 verb
cast
бросать
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
C1 noun
Caste
каста; кастовая система
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
C2 verb
castigate
кастрировать
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
C2 noun
castigation
жестокая критика или наказание
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
A2 noun
Castle
замок; дворец;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
C2 verb
castrate
кастрировать
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
B1 adjective
Casual
расслабленный и беззаботный; случайный; неформальный
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
B2 adverb
Casually
случайно; расслабленно и неформально
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
B2 noun
Casualty
жертва; раненый; потеря
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
C2 noun
casuistry
казуистика
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
A1 noun
Cat
кошка
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
B2 noun
Cat fish
сом
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
C2 noun
cat-o-nine-tails
кнут с девятью хвостами
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
C2 noun
catabolism
катаболизм
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
C2 noun
cataclysm
катаклизм
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.