Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
venality
взяточничество
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
C1 noun
vendetta
месть
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
C2 adjective
vendible
продаваемый
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
C2 noun
vendition
продажа
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
B2 noun
Vendor
продавец
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
C1 noun
veneer
счастье
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
C1 adjective
Venerable
почтенный; уважаемый
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
C1 verb
venerate
почитать
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
C1 adjective
venerated
почитаемый
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
C1 noun
veneration
почитание
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
C2 adjective
venereal
венерический
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
C1 noun
Vengeance
месть
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
C1 adjective
Vengeful
мстительный
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
C2 adjective
Venial
прощаемый; не серьезно ошибочный; незначительный
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
C1 noun
Venison
мясо оленя
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
C1 noun
Venom
яд
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
C1 adjective
Venomous
ядовитый; злобный;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
C1 adjective
venous
венозный
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
B2 verb/noun
vent
вентиляция / отверстие, через которое проходит воздух или газ
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
B2 noun
ventilation
вентиляция
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
C2 adjective
ventral
вентральный
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
B2 noun/verb
venture
рискованное предприятие, авантюра, отважиться
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
B2 noun
ventures
предприятие
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
C2 adjective
Venturous
авантюрный; смелый
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.