Today’s Word of the Day is: “to overload” (v.) Transcription: [ˌəʊvəlˈəʊd] Russian Translation: перегружать Definition: to give someone more work or problems than they can deal with Example: All the staff are overloaded with work. Synonyms: strain, tax, burden
Today’s Word of the Day is: “assertive” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈsɜː.tɪv] Russian Translation: уверенный в себе Definition: Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe. Example: If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive. Synonym: self-confident
Today’s Word of the Day is: “courteous” (adj.) Transcription: [kɜː.ti.əs] Russian Translation: любезный, учтивый Definition: polite and showing respect Example: The staff are always courteous and helpful. Synonym: well mannered, respectful
Today’s Word of the Day is: “rashness” (n.) Transcription: [ˈræʃ.nəs] Russian Translation: опрометчивость, безрассудство Definition: the quality of being careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result Example: In a moment of rashness, I agreed to go skydiving for charity. Synonym: recklessness
Today’s Word of the Day is: “concept” (n.) Transcription: [ˈkɒn.sept] Russian Translation: понятие, идея Definition: a principle or idea Example: The finished product was very different from the original concept. Synonyms: idea, view, theory
Today’s Word of the Day is: “amiss” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈmɪs] Russian Translation: неладный Definition: wrong, not suitable, or not as expected Example: I knew something was amiss when he didn’t answer the door. Synonym: wrong
Today’s Word of the Day is: “undaunted” (adj.) Transcription: [ʌnˈdɔːn.tɪd] Russian Translation: неустрашимый; не утративший присутствия духа Definition: still determined and enthusiastic, despite problems or no success Example: The team remain undaunted, despite three defeats in a row. Synonyms: courageous, dauntless, fearless
Today’s Word of the Day is: “limelight” (n.) Transcription: [ˈlaɪm.laɪt] Russian Translation: центр внимания Definition: public attention and interest Example: He enjoyed being in the limelight. Synonyms: public attention, fame, the spotlight
Today’s Word of the Day is: “vigilant” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈvɪdʒɪlənt] Russian Translation: бдительный Definition: always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger Example: When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant. Synonym: watchful
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to debug” (v.) Transcription: [ˌdiːˈbʌɡ] Russian Translation: отлаживать (программу) Definition: to remove bugs (= mistakes) from a computer program Example: He spent weeks debugging the program. Synonyms: amend, correct