Compound Words. Tip #2: Closed Compound Words Closed compound words look like one word. At one point, these words weren’t used together, but they’re now accepted as a “real word” in the English language. Closed compound words are usually made up of only two words. Here are some closed compound examples. Example: notebook- тетрадьExample: waistcoat-…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “serene” (adj.) Transcription: [sɪˈriːn] Translation: спокойный, безмятежный Meaning: peaceful and calm; worried by nothing Example: Her eyes were closed and she looked very serene. – Ее глаза были закрыты, и она выглядела очень умиротворенной. Synonyms: calm, peaceful
European University, a prestigious private graduate school well-known for its research in humanities and social sciences, has had its license restored by the education watchdog Rosobrnadzor. The university became the centre of scandal when its license was revoked (была отозвана) in 2016, before being partially restored and then revoked again in 2017. It was announced…
The Secret to Getting Work Done in an Open Office. Tip#2 : How to Make Open Plans Work While some offices cope by encouraging the use of noise-canceling headphones, “Do Not Disturb” signs and quiet pods, Fried and Heinemeier Hansson did the opposite and came up with “library rules.”“Libraries are really open plan offices,” says…
Compound Words. Tip #1: Open Compound Words When two words are used together to yield a new meaning, a compound is formed. Compound words can be written in three ways: as open compounds (spelled as two words, e.g., ice cream), closed compounds (joined to form a single word, e.g., doorknob), or hyphenated compounds (two words…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “grateful” (adj.) Transcription: [ɡreɪt.fəl] Translation: благодарный; признательный Meaning: showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person Example: He’s grateful for the attention. – Он благодарен за оказанное внимание. Synonyms: appreciative, thankful
The Secret to Getting Work Done in an Open Office. Tip#1: Why Employers Like Open Office Plans Open plan offices are bad for getting things done. They’re noisy and distractive, and employees can find it hard to focus. The idea that they promoted collaboration was recently debunked by Harvard University researchers, who found they do…
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Rules for Comma Usage. Tip #8: Comma Within a Comparison Don’t use a comma before “than” when you’re making a comparison.Incorrect: This box is lighter, than that box.Correct: This box is lighter than that box.- Эта коробка легче, чем та коробка. Incorrect: Hardcover books are more expensive, than paperback books.Correct: Hardcover books are more expensive…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “irresistible” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪrɪˈzɪstəbl] Translation: 1. Неотразимый; 2. Непреодолимый; Meaning: 1. Extremely attractive and impossible not to like or want; 2. Too powerful to control or ignore; Example: She wanted an outfit that made her irresistible.- Она хотела наряд, в котором была бы неотразима. Synonyms: attractive, uncontrollable