Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
demise
смерть / конец
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
C2 verb
demobilize
демобилизовать
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
B1 noun
democracy
демократия
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
B2 noun
democrat
демократ
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
B1 adjective
democratic
демократический
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
B2 adjective/noun
demographic
демографический
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
C1 noun
demographic transition
демографический переход
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
B2 noun
Demographics
Демография
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
B2 verb
demolish
разрушить
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
C1 noun
demolition
снос
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
B2 noun
demon
демон
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
C2 adjective
demoniac
демонический
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
C2 adjective
demoniacal
демонический
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
C1 adjective
demonstrable
доказуемый
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
B1 verb
demonstrate
демонстрировать
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
B1 noun
demonstration
демонстрация, протест
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
B1 noun
demonstrations
демонстрации
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
C1 adjective
demonstrative
выразительный
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
C1 noun
demonstrator
демонстратор, протестующий
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
C1 verb
demoralize
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
C1 verb
demote
понижать
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
C2 adjective
demotic
относящийся к народному языку
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
C2 verb
demur
возражать
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
C2 adjective
demure
скромный
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.