Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
vim
жизненная энергия
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
C2 adjective
vincible
побеждаемый
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
C1 verb
vindicate
оправдать
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
C2 adjective
vindicative
оправдательный
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
C2 adjective
vindicatory
оправдательный
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
C1 adjective
Vindictive
мстительный
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
B2 noun
vine
лоза
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
B1 noun
Vinegar
уксус
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
C2 noun
vinery
винодельня
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
B2 noun/adjective
vintage
винтаж / классика
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
C2 noun
vintner
винодел / продавец вина
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
C2 noun
viol
вид старинного струнного инструмента
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
C1 noun
viola
виола
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
B2 verb
violate
нарушать
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
B2 noun
Violation
нарушение; несоблюдение правил
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
C1 noun
violator
нарушитель
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
B1 noun
Violence
насилие; жестокость; экстремальная интенсивность
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
B1 adjective
Violent
насильственный; агрессивный
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
B1 adjective
Violet
фиолетовый цвет
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
B1 noun
Violin
скрипка
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
C2 noun
violoncello
виолончело
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
C1 noun
Viper
гадюка
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
C2 noun
virago
громкая или властная женщина
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
C2 adjective
virile
мужской
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.