Today’s Word of the Day is: “fragrance” (n.) Transcription: [ˈfreɪɡrəns] Russian Translation: 1. аромат, благоухание; 2. духи. Definition: 1. a sweet or pleasant smell; 2. a substance that people put on their bodies to make themselves smell nice. Example: Flowers were spreading their fragrance. Synonyms: sweet smell, scent, perfume
Today’s Word of the Day is: “chaos” (n.) Transcription: [keɪ.ɒs] Russian Translation: хаос, полный беспорядок Definition: a state of total confusion with no order Example: There was total chaos on the roads. – На дорогах творился полный хаос. Synonym: disorder, disarray
Today’s Word of the Day is: “flamboyant” (adj.) Transcription: [flæmˈbɔɪənt] Russian Translation: 1. экстравагантный; 2. броский, кричащий Definition: 1. (person) A flamboyant person is loud, stylish, and confident. 2. (clothes) Flamboyant clothes or colours are very bright and noticeable. Example: His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion. Synonyms: Showy, bright, and very…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “cordial” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈkɔː.di.əl] Russian Translation: радушный, теплый Definition: friendly, but formal and polite Example: The talks were conducted in a cordial atmosphere. Synonyms: welcoming, friendly
Today’s Word of the Day is: “courtesy” (n.) Transcription: [ˈkɜː.tə.si] Russian Translation: вежливость, учтивость, любезность Definition: polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark Example: He didn’t even have the courtesy to call and say he couldn’t come. Synonyms: politeness, good manners, civility
Today’s Word of the Day is: “desperation” (n.) Transcription: [des.pəˈreɪ.ʃən] Russian Translation: отчаяние, безрассудство Definition: the feeling of being in such a bad situation that you will take any risk to change it Example: There was a note of desperation in his voice.- В его голосе была нотка отчаяния. Synonyms: hopelessness, despair
Today’s Word of the Day is: “disposable” (adj.) Transcription: [dɪˈspəʊ.zə.bəl] Russian Translation: одноразовый, одноразового использования Definition: a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use Example: Shops no longer offer disposable plastic bags at checkout.- Магазины больше не предлагают одноразовые пластиковые пакеты на кассе. Synonyms: throwaway, one-use
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to marvel” (v.) Transcription: [ˈmɑː.vəl] Russian Translation: дивиться, изумляться; восхищаться Definition: to show or experience great surprise or admiration Example: We marvelled at the child’s linguistic abilities.- Мы восхитились лингвистическими способностями ребёнка. Synonyms: be amazed, be surprised
Today’s Word of the Day is: “overrated” (adj.) Transcription: [ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd] Russian Translation: переоцененный Definition: If something is overrated, it is considered to be better or more important than it really is. Example: After seeing the award-winning movie, we decided it was overrated. Synonyms: overvalued, overestimated
Today’s Word of the Day is: “sweltering” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈswel.tər.ɪŋ] Russian Translation: знойный, душный, жаркий Definition: extremely and uncomfortably hot Example: The air conditioning was broken, and it was sweltering in the office. Synonyms: hot, burning, boiling