Today’s Word of the Day is: “to plummet” (v.) Transcription: [ˈplʌm.ɪt] Russian Translation: стремительно падать Definition: to fall very quickly and suddenly Example: 1. House prices have plummeted in recent months.; 2. Temperatures plummeted to minus 20. Synonyms: drop, fall
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to fascinate” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfæs.ən.eɪt] Russian Translation: увлекать, вызывать глубокий интерес; очаровывать Definition: to interest someone a lot, attract the strong attention and interest of someone Example: Science has always fascinated me. Synonyms: captivate, interest, enchant
Today’s Word of the Day is: “astounding” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ] Russian Translation: поразительный Definition: Causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder, very surprising or shocking. Example: He ate an astounding amount of food. Synonym: amazing, astonishing
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to dedicate” (v.) Transcription: [ˈded.ɪ.keɪt] Russian Translation: посвящать себя чему-либо; посвящать что-либо кому-либо Definition: to give most of your energy and time to something; to say that something you have made or done is to show your love or respect for someone Example: She has dedicated her life to…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “mortgage” (n.) Transcription: [mɔːɡɪdʒ] Russian Translation: ипотека Definition: an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially in order to buy a house; money that you borrow to buy a home Example: You can repay the mortgage over 30 years. – Вы можете…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “acquaintance” (n.) Transcription: [əˈkweɪntəns] Russian Translation: знакомый Definition: a person whom you know but do not know well and who is therefore not exactly a friend Example: I have a large circle of friends and acquaintances engaged in photography. Synonyms: associate, contact
Today’s Word of the Day is: “mansion” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmæn.ʃən] Russian Translation: особняк Definition: a very large, expensive house Example: They have a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool. Synonym: residence
Today’s Word of the Day is: “drawback” (n.) Transcription: [ˈdrɔː.bæk] Russian Translation: недостаток, отрицательная сторона Definition: a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation Example: The only drawback with this camera is the price. Synonym: disadvantage, downside, negative side
Today’s Word of the Day is: “lucrative” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈluːkrətɪv] Russian Translation: прибыльный, выгодный Definition: producing much money or making a large profit Example: He inherited a lucrative business from his father. Synonym: profitable
Today’s Word of the Day is: “extinct” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪkˈstɪŋkt] Russian Translation: вымерший, исчезнувший Definition: no longer existing, if a type of animal is extinct, it does not exist now Example: Pandas could become extinct in the wild. Synonyms: vanished, lost, died out