Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
desecrate
осквернять
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
C1 verb
desensitize
десенсибилизировать
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
B1 noun
Desert
пустыня
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
B2 adjective
deserted
покинутый
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
C1 noun
desertification
опустынивание
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
B1 noun
deserts
то, что кто-то заслуживает, особенно наказание или вознаграждение
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
B1 verb
deserve
заслужить
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
C2 noun
desiccant
осушитель
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
C2 verb
desiccate
высушивать
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
C2 adjective
desiccated
высушенный
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
C2 noun
desideratum
необходимая вещь
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
A2 verb
design
проектировать
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
B2 verb
designate
назначать
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
C1 noun
Designation
назначение; должность; титул; статус
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
A2 noun
designer
дизайнер
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
B2 adjective
desirable
желанный
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
B1 noun, verb
desire
желание
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
C1 verb
desist
прекратить
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
C2 noun
desistance
дезистенция
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
A1 noun
desk
письменный стол
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
A2 noun
desktop
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
C1 adjective
Desolate
пустынный; одинокий; бесплодный
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
B2 noun
Despair
отчаяние
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
C1 adjective
Despairing
отчаянный
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.