Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to socialize” (v.) Transcription: [ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz] Russian Translation: общаться, встречаться Definition: to spend time enjoying yourself with other people, for example at a party Examples: 1. Our cafe is a place where colleagues can socialize with each other. 2. I spent most of my first year at college socializing. Synonyms:…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “assignment” (n.) Transcription: [əˈsaɪnmənt] Russian Translation: назначение, (рабочее) задание Definition: work that you must do as part of a course of study or as part of your job Examples: 1. Please hand in your completed assignments by 30 October. 2. His first assignment as a reporter was to cover…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “assignment” (n.) Transcription: [əˈsaɪnmənt] Russian Translation: назначение, (рабочее) задание Definition: work that you must do as part of a course of study or as part of your job Examples: 1. Please hand in your completed assignments by 30 October. 2. His first assignment as a reporter was to cover…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “youthful” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈjuːθ.fəl] Russian Translation: юный, молодой, моложавый Definition: young, having the qualities that are typical of young people Examples: 1. At the time I admired his youthful enthusiasm. 2. She has very youthful skin. Synonyms: young, fresh-faced
Today’s Word of the Day Is: to contribute (v.) Transcription: [kənˈtrɪb.juːt] Russian Translation: делать вклад, участвовать, содействовать Definitions: 1.To give something (especially money) in order to provide or achieve something together with other people 2. To write articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book Examples: 1. Come to the meeting if you feel you have…
Today’s Word Of The Day Is: to boost (v.) Transcription: [buːst] Russian Translation: ускорить, способствовать росту Definition: to improve or increase something Examples: 1. The theatre managed to boost its audiences by cutting ticket prices. 2. More money is needed to boost the industry. Synonyms: to increase, to grow, to raise
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “tricky” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtrɪk.i] Russian Translation: трудный, каверзный, хитрый Definition: 1. Needs careful attention or skill, difficult to do. 2. (Informal) dishonest Examples: 1. That’s a tricky question because there are many things to consider. 2. He’s a tricky one. Synonyms: difficult, thorny, cunning
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “stylish” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ] Russian Translation: стильный, модный, элегантный Definition: having a special quality that makes a person or thing seem different and attractive Example: 1. Phil likes women who are good dancers and stylish dressers. 2. This is an elegantly written, engaging and stylish work. Synonyms: fashionable, nice-looking, smart, appealing
Today’s Word of the Day Is: achievement (n.) Transcription: [əˈtʃiːv.mənt] Russian Translation: достижение, успех Definition: something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing, and that therefore gives you a feeling of satisfaction Examples: 1. He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement. 2. This is a truly…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: significant (adj.) Transcription: [sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt] Russian Translation: существенный, значительный, важный Definition: 1. Very large, important or noticeable. 2. Having a special meaning that only other people understand. Examples: 1. There has been some significant progress. 2. The look he gave her seemed to be significant. Synonyms: important, meaningful, considerable