Today’s Word of the Day is: “influx” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɪnflʌks] Translation: наплыв Meaning: the arrival of a lot of people or things at the same time Example: The town’s economy depends on the summer influx of tourists. Synonyms: inrush, inflow, stream
Today’s Word of the Day is: “roadblock” (n.) Transcription: [ˈrəʊd.blɒk] Translation: заграждение на дороге Meaning: a temporary structure put across a road to stop traffic Example: The police set up a roadblock and were checking identity papers. Synonyms: barricade
Today’s Word of the Day is: “towering” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtaʊərɪŋ] Translation: высокий; возвышающийся Meaning: very high or very great Example: New York bristles with towering buildings. – Нью-Йорк заставлен высокими зданиями. Synonyms: high, tall
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to feign” (v.) Transcription: [feɪn] Translation: притворяться, симулировать Meaning: If you feign an emotion, illness, etc, you pretend to have it. Example: He feigned sickness so he wouldn’t have to go to school.- Он притворялся больным, чтобы не ходить в школу. Synonyms: simulate, fake
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to deface” (v.) Transcription: [dɪˈfeɪs] Translation: портить, обезображивать Meaning: to damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it Example: He was fined for defacing library books. Synonyms: vandalize, disfigure, spoil
Today’s Word of the Day is: “enchanting” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪŋ] Translation: очаровательный, феерический Meaning: very pleasant or charming Example: Georgia is an enchanting country.- Грузия- очаровательная страна. Synonyms: captivating, charming
Today’s Word of the Day is: “tulip” (n.) Transcription: [ˈtjuːlɪp] Russian Translation: тюльпан Definition: a brightly coloured spring flower in the shape of a cup Example: Tulips are popular for Women’s Day in Russia.
Today’s Word of the Day is: “patio” (n.) Transcription: [ˈpæt.i.əʊ] Russian Translation: внутренний дворик Definition: an outside area with a stone floor next to a house, where people can sit to eat and relax Example: In the summer we have breakfast out on the patio. Synonyms: terrace, veranda, loggia.
Today’s Word of the Day is: “merriment” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmer.i.mənt] Russian Translation: веселье, развлечение Definition: an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together Example: Their house was always filled with merriment. Synonyms: high spirits, fun
Today’s Word of the Day is: “the minutiae” (n.) Transcription: [mɪˈnjuːʃɪiː] Russian Translation: мелочи, детали Definition: small and often not important details Example: Comedy is so often based on the minutiae of everyday life. Synonyms: details, particulars