Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
gadfly
досаждающий человек
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
B1 noun
gadget
устройство
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
C2 noun
gaff
ошибка
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
C1 noun
gaffe
ошибка
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
C1 noun
Gaiety
веселье; праздничная атмосфера;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
C1 adverb
Gaily
весело; радостно
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
A2 verb
gain
получить
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
C2 verb
gainsay
опровергать
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
C1 noun
gait
позка ходьбы
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
C1 adjective
galactic
относящийся к галактике
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
B2 noun
galaxies
галактики
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
B2 noun
Galaxy
галактика
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
C1 noun
Gale
шторм; сильный ветер от 7 до 10 баллов по шкале Бофорта
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
C2 noun, verb
gall
наглость, раздражать
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
C1 adjective
gallant
отважный, геройский
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
C2 noun
galleon
галеон
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
B1 noun
Gallery
галерея
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
C2 noun
galley
кухня на судне
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
B2 noun
gallon
галлон
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
C1 noun
gallows
плашка
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
C1 adjective/adverb
galore
в изобилии
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
C2 adjective
galvanic
галванический / интенсивный
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
C2 noun
galvanism
гальванизм
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
C1 verb
galvanize
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.