Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
dyne
единица силы (система cgs)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
C2 prefix
dys-
приставка, означающая аномальный, плохой, сложный или дефектный
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
C1 noun
dysentery
кишечная болезнь (понос с кровью и слизью)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
C1 adjective
dysfunctional
дисфункциональный
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
C1 noun
dyslexia
дислексия
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
C2 adjective
dyspeptic
диспепсия, раздражительный
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.