Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective B2
/ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/
средних лет (srednikh let)

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

"The middle-aged man started a new career."

"Мужчина средних лет начал новую карьеру." (Muzhchina srednikh let nachal novuyu kar'yeru.)
middle-class definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪdəl klɑːs/
средний класс (sredniy klass)

belonging to the social group between the upper and working class, typically with moderate income and education

"They live a comfortable middle-class life in the city."

"Они ведут комфортную жизнь среднего класса в городе." (Oni vedut komfortnuyu zhizn' srednego klassa v gorode.)
Midst definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɪdst/
средина (sredina)

the middle part or position of something

"In the midst of chaos, she remained calm."

"В самой середине хаоса она оставалась спокойной." (V samoy seredine khaosa ona ostavalas' spokoynoy.)
mighty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmaɪti/
могучий (moguchiy)

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

"The mighty river flows through the heart of the country."

"Могучая река течет через сердце страны." (Moguchaya reka techet cherez serdtse strany)
noun B2
/ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/
мигрант (migrant)

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

"Many migrants travel long distances to find employment."

"Многие мигранты путешествуют на большие расстояния, чтобы найти работу." (Mnogiye migranti puteshestvuyut na bol'shiye rasstoyaniya, chtoby nayti rabotu.)
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migrate

verb B2
/maɪˈɡreɪt/

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

"Birds migrate south during the winter."

migration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
миграция (migratsiya)

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

"The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event."

"Ежегодная миграция птиц — это захватывающее природное явление." (Ezhegodnaya migratsiya ptits — eto zakhvatyvayushcheye prirodnoye yavleniye.)
milestone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmaɪl.stəʊn
важное достижение (vazhnoe dostizhenie)

An important achievement or stage in a process or journey.

"Winning this award is a milestone in his career."

"Победа в этом конкурсе - это важная веха в его карьере." (Pobeda v etom konkyrse - eto vazhnaya vekha v ego kar'yere.)
Milky white definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/
молочно-белый (molochno-belyi)

a pure white color resembling milk

"The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky."

"Облака выглядели молочно-белыми на фоне голубого неба." (Oblaka viglyadeli molochno-belymi na fone golubogo neba.)
mill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɪl/
мельница (mel'nitsa)

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

"The old flour mill has been converted into a museum."

"Старое мукомольное колесо было преобразовано в музей." (Staroye mukomol'noye koleso bylo preobrazovano v muzey.)
adjective B2
/ˈmaɪnd.fəl/
внимательный; сознательный (vnimatel'nyy; soznatel'nyy)

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

"She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details."

"Она всегда внимательна к своему окружению и обращает внимание на детали." (Ona vsegda vnimatel'na k svoemu okruzheniyu i obrashchaet vnimanie na detali.)
mindfulness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/
осознанность (osoznannost)

The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.

"Practicing mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety."

"Практика осознанности снижает стресс и тревожность." (Praktika osoznannosti snizhaet stress i trevozhnost'.)
mindset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmaɪnd.set
мышление (myshlenie)

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

"Мышление на основе роста помогает людям справляться с трудностями." (Myshlenie na osnove rosta pomogaet lyudyam spravlyat'sya s trudnostyami.)
miner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmaɪnə(r)/
шахтёр (shahtyor)

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

"The miner worked in the coal mine for many years."

"Шахтёр работал в угольной шахте много лет." (Shahtyor rabotal v ugol'noy shakhtye mnogo let.)
mineral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪnərəl/
минерал (mineral)

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

"Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones."

"Кальций - важный минерал для крепких костей." (Kaltsiy - vazhnyy mineral dlya krepkikh kostey.)
noun/adjective B2
/ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
миниатюрная версия (miniatyurnaya versiya)

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

"The artist created a miniature model of the castle."

"Художник создал миниатюрную модель замка." (Hudozhnik sozdaval miniatyurnuyu model' zamka.)
minimal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪnɪməl/
минимум (minimum)

the smallest or least amount possible

"The damage to the car was minimal after the accident."

"Урон от аварии был минимальным." (Uron ot avarii byl minimal'nym.)
minimize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
минимизировать (minimizirovat')

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

"We should minimize the risks before starting the project."

"Нам следует минимизировать риски перед началом проекта." (Nam sleduet minimizirovat' riski pered nachalom proekta.)
minimum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪnɪməm/
минимум (minimum)

the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required

"The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries."

"Минимальный возраст для голосования во многих странах составляет восемнадцать лет." (Minimal'nyy vozrast dlya golosovaniya vo mnogikh stranakh sostavlyayet vosemnadtsat' let.)
mining definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
добыча (dobycha)

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

"Mining in this area has increased in recent years."

"Добыча полезных ископаемых в этом регионе возросла в последние годы." (Dobycha poleznykh iskopayemykh v etom regione vozrosla v poslednie gody.)
Ministry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
министерство (ministerstvo)

A government department headed by a minister or the work of a religious minister.

"He works at the Ministry of Education."

"Он работает в Министерстве образования." (On rabotayet v Ministerstve obrazovaniya.)
minor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/noun B2
/ˈmaɪ.nər/
незначительный / несовершеннолетний (neznachitelny / nesovershennoletniy)

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

"Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries."

"К счастью, авария привела только к незначительным травмам." (K schastyu, avariya privedla tolko k neznaachitel'nym travmam.)
minority definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/
меньшинство (menshinstvo)

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

"The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities."

"Закон направлен на защиту прав этнических меньшинств." (Zakon napravlen na zashchitu prav etnicheskikh menshinstv.)
Mint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/mɪnt/
мята / монетный двор (myata / monetnyi dvor)

a place where coins are made; to produce or invent something new

"The government decided to mint new coins to commemorate the anniversary."

"Правительство решило чеканить новые монеты в честь юбилея." (Pravitel'stvo reshilo chekanyt' novye monety v chest' yubileya.)
misbehave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/
ведти себя плохо (vedti sebya plokho)

to behave badly or improperly

"The child misbehaved during the class."

"Ребенок вел себя плохо во время занятия." (Rebenok vel sebya plokho vo vremya zanyatiya.)
noun B2
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/
плохое поведение (plokhoe povedenie)

bad or improper behavior

"The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior."

"Учитель наказал студента за его плохое поведение." (Uchitel' nakazal studenta za ego plokhoe povedenie.)
Misbehaviour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/
Плохое или неприемлемое поведение, особенно у детей или в формальных ситуациях (misbehaviour)

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

"The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class."

"Студента наказали за его плохое поведение в классе." (Studenta nakazali za yego plokhoje povedenie v klasse.)
Mischief definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪstʃɪf/
озорство (ozorstvo)

Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.

"The children were full of mischief during the party."

"Дети были полны озорства на вечеринке." (Deti byli polny ozorstva na vecherinke.)
adjective B2
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
озорной (ozornoy)

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

"She gave him a mischievous smile."

"Она подарила ему озорную улыбку." (Ona podarila yemu ozornuyu ulybku.)
adverb B2
/ˈmɪzərəbli/
ужасно (uzhasno)

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

"The team performed miserably in the championship."

"Команда играла ужасно в чемпионате." (Komanda igrala uzhasno v chempionate.)
Misery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪzəri/
страдание (stradanie)

A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or discomfort.

"The refugees lived in constant misery."

"Беженцы жили в постоянном страдании." (Bezhen'tsy zhili v postoyannom stradanii.)
noun B2
/ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/
несчастье (neschastye)

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

"He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession."

"Он пережил несчастье, потеряв свою работу во время рецессии." (On perezhil neschastye, poteryav svoyu rabotu vo vremya retseccii.)
misleading definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
вводящий в заблуждение (vvodjashchij v zabluzhdenie)

giving the wrong idea or impression

"The advertisement was misleading and gave false information."

"Реклама была вводящей в заблуждение и дала ложную информацию." (Reklama byla vvodjashchej v zabluzhdenie i dala lozhnuyu informatsiyu.)
missile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/
ракета (raketa)

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

"The army launched a missile towards the enemy base."

"Армия запустила ракету в сторону вражеской базы." (Armiya zapustila raketu v storonu vrazheskoy bazy.)
mistaken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/mɪˈsteɪkən/
ошибочный (oshibochnyi)

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

"I was mistaken about the meeting time."

"Я ошибся насчёт времени встречи." (ya oshibsya naschyot vremeni vstrechi)
Misunderstanding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/
недоразумение (nedorazumenie)

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

"The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding."

"Спор был вызван простым недоразумением." (Spor byl vyzvan prostym nedorazumeniem.)
misuse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌmɪsˈjuːs
злоупотребление (zloupotreblenie)

The wrong or inappropriate use of something

"Misuse of AI can lead to ethical dilemmas."

"Неправильное использование ИИ может привести к этическим дилеммам." (Nepravil'noe ispol'zovanie II mozhet privesti k eticheskim dillemmam.)
Mixed colour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɪkst ˈkʌlər/
смешанный цвет (smeshannyy tsvet)

a color created by combining two or more different colors

"The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas."

"Смешанный цвет создал красивый градиент на холсте." (Smeshannyy tsvet sozdal krasivyy gradient na kholste.)
Mixture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪkstʃər/
смесь (smes)

A combination of different things or substances blended together.

"The cake recipe requires a mixture of flour and sugar."

"Рецепт торта требует смеси муки и сахара." (Retsept torta trebuyet smesi muki i sakhara.)
mobile security definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti
мобильная безопасность (mobil'naya bezopasnost')

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

"Strong mobile security protects personal information."

"Сильная мобильная безопасность защищает личную информацию." (Sil'naya mobil'naya bezopasnost' zashchishchayet lichnuyu informatsiyu.)
mobility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/moʊˈbɪləti/
мобильность (mobil'nost)

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

"The injury limited his mobility for several months."

"Травма ограничила его мобильность на несколько месяцев." (Trava ogranichila ego mobil'nost' na neskol'ko mesyatsev.)
verb B2
/mɒk/
насмехаться (nasmekhat'sya)

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

"The students mocked his accent during class."

"Студенты насмехались над его акцентом во время урока." (Studenty nasmekhalis' nad yego aktsentom vo vremya uroka.)
Mode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/moʊd/
режим (rezhim)

A particular way or style in which something is done, experienced, or expressed.

"The phone has a silent mode for meetings."

"На телефоне есть беззвучный режим для встреч." (Na telefone yest' bezzvuchnyy rezhim dlya vstrech.)
moderate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, adjective B2
/ˈmɒdəreɪt/ (verb), /ˈmɒdərət/ (adj)
умеренный, контролировать (umerennyj, kontrolirovat')

To make something less extreme (verb); average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree (adjective).

"She tried to moderate her tone during the argument."

"Она попыталась умерить свой тон во время спора." (Ona popytalas' umerit' svoj ton vo vremya spora.)
adverb B2
/ˈmɒdərətli/
умеренно (umerenno)

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

"She exercises moderately to stay healthy."

"Она занимается спортом умеренно, чтобы оставаться здоровой." (Ona zanimayetsya sportom umerenno, chtoby ostavatsya zdorovoy.)
noun B2
/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
умеренность (umerennost)

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

"He drinks wine in moderation."

"Он пьет вино в умеренных количествах." (On p'yot vino v umerennykh kolichestvakh.)
moderator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɒdəreɪtər/
модератор (moderator)

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

"The moderator asked each panelist to share their views."

"Модератор попросил каждого участника панели поделиться своими взглядами." (Moderator poprosil kazhdogo uchastnika paneli podelit'sya svoimi vzglyadami.)
modernization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
модернизация (modernizatsiya)

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

"Modernization of industries reduces pollution."

"Модернизация промышленности уменьшает загрязнение." (Modernizatsiya promyshlennosti umenshayet zagryaznenie.)
verb B2
/ˈmɒdənaɪz/
модернизировать (modernizirovat')

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

"The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure."

"Компания планирует модернизировать свою ИТ-инфраструктуру." (Kompanija planirovet modernizirovat' svoju IT-infrastrukturu.)
modest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɒdɪst/

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

"She lives in a modest house in the countryside."