Today’s Word of the Day is: “exodus” (n.) Transcription: [ˈeksədəs] Translation: массовый уход, исход Meaning: a situation in which a large number of people all leave a place together Example: There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns. Synonyms: mass departure, migration
Today’s Word of the Day is: “gullible” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈɡʌlɪbl] Russian Translation: легковерный, доверчивый Definition: Someone who is gullible is easily tricked because they trust people too much. Example: They sell overpriced souvenirs to gullible tourists. Synonym: trusting
Today’s Word of the Day is: “willpower” (n.) Transcription: [ˈwɪlpaʊər] Russian Translation: сила воли Definition: the ability to control your own thoughts and the way in which you behave Example: It takes great willpower to lose weight. Synonym: self-control
Today’s Word of the Day is: “high-flyer” (n.) Transcription: [ˌhaɪˈflaɪər] Russian Translation: птица высокого полета, очень успешный Definition: someone who is very successful or who is likely to be very successful, especially in business Example: High-flyers in the industry typically earn 25 percent more than their colleagues.
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to suffice” (v.) Transcription: [səˈfaɪs] Russian Translation: хватать, быть достаточным Definition: to be enough Example: I’m taking $400 – I think that should suffice. Synonyms: be enough, be sufficient
Today’s Word of the Day is: “awareness” (n.) Transcription: [əˈweə.nəs] Russian Translation: осведомленность, информированность Definition: knowledge and understanding of a particular activity, subject, etc. Example: Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today. Synonyms: consciousness, recognition
Today’s Word of the Day is: “survey” (n.) Transcription: [ˈsɜː.veɪ] Russian Translation: опрос общественного мнения Definition: an examination of people’s opinions or behaviour made by asking people questions Example: A recent survey showed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is. Synonyms: poll, study, research
Today’s Word of the Day is: “ancestor” (n.) Transcription: [ˈæn.ses.tər] Russian Translation: предок Definition: any member of your family from long ago, for example, the grandparents of your grandparents Example: My ancestors came to America during the 1800s. Synonym: forefather
Today’s Word of the Day is: “hospitality” (n.) Transcription: [hɒspɪˈtæləti] Russian Translation: гостеприимство, гостеприимность Definition: The act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors Example: Thanks for your hospitality over the past few weeks. – Спасибо за ваше гостеприимство в последние несколько недель. Synonyms: friendliness, welcome, warm reception
Today’s Word of the Day is: “mayhem” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmeɪ.hem] Russian Translation: хаос Definition: a situation in which there is no order or control Example: With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem. Synonyms: havoc, chaos