Today’s Word of the Day is: “to conduct” (v.) Transcription: [kənˈdʌkt] Russian Translation: проводить, руководить, вести Definition: to organize or perform a particular activity Examples: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York. Synonyms: to direct, to guide, to show sb. around
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to cope” (v.) Transcription: [kəʊp] Russian Translation: справляться Definition: to deal successfully with a difficult situation Example: How do you cope with stress? Synonyms: to manage, to get by
Today’s Word of the Day is: “generosity” (n.) Transcription: [ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti] Russian Translation: щедрость, великодушие Definition: the quality of being generous, kind; willingness to give or share; unselfishness Example: Generosity is one of his best characteristics. Synonyms: kindness, unselfishness
Today’s Word of the Day is: “vendor” (n.) Transcription: [ˈven.dər] Russian Translation: продавец, поставщик; торговец Definition: a person or company that sells goods or services; a person who sells food or goods on the street Example: Street vendors sell hot dogs outside the museum. Synonyms: seller, retailer
Today’s Word of the Day is: “pivotal” (adj.) Transcription: [pɪvətəl] Russian Translation: центральный, основной, ключевой Definition: having a very important influence on something, central and important Example: He has played a pivotal role in the negotiations.- Он сыграл ключевую роль в переговорах. Synonyms: central, crucial, vital
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to talk shop” (id.) Russian Translation: говорить о работе Definition: to talk about your job when not at work Example: Even at a party they talk shop! Synonym: to talk business
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to meddle” (v.) Transcription: [ˈmedl] Russian Translation: вмешиваться Definition: to try to influence people or change things that are not your responsibility Example: Please stop meddling in your sister’s marriage! Synonym: to interfere
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to facepalm” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfeɪs.pɑːm] Russian Translation: закрыть лицо рукой или руками, этот жест иногда называют «рукалицо». Definition: to cover your face with your hand because you are embarrassed, annoyed, or disappointed about something Example: I just facepalmed when he arrived wearing that ridiculous suit.
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to procrastinate” (v.) Transcription: [prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt] Russian Translation: медлить, откладывать Definition: to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring Example: When it comes to housework, I tend to procrastinate. Synonyms: delay, stall
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to stagnate” (v.) Transcription: [stæɡˈneɪt] Russian Translation: быть косным, застойным; застаиваться Definition: to stay the same and not grow or develop Example: He feels like he is stagnating in that job.