Starts with letter "A" Flashcards
abandon
(ə-ˈban-dən)
to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent
Example: “That house was abandoned years ago.”
покидать
abroad
(ə-ˈbrȯd)
beyond the boundaries of one’s country: in or to a foreign country
Example: “A family that came here from abroad [=from a foreign country] several years ago”
за границей
absence
(ˈab-sən(t)s)
a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist
Example: “There was no immediate explanation for his absence.”
отсутствие
absorb
(əb-ˈsȯrb)
to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way
Example: “The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.”
поглащать, впитывать
abuse
(ə-ˈbyüs)
a corrupt practice or custom;
improper or excessive use or treatment
Example: “He subjected his wife to physical and emotional abuse.”
злоупотреблять
accompany
(ə-ˈkəmp-nē)
to go with as an associate or companion
Example: “She accompanied me to the store.”
сопровождать
accomplish
(ə-ˈkäm-plish)
to bring about (a result) by effort
Example: “There are several different ways to accomplish the same task.”
завершать
accord
(ə-ˈkȯrd)
to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned;
to bring into agreement (reconcile)
Example: “The competitors should all be accorded equal respect.”
согласие
accuse
(ə-ˈkyüz)
to charge with a fault or offense
Example: “He accused her of being disloyal.”
обвинять
acid
(ˈa-səd)
a sour substance;
something incisive, biting, or sarcastic
Example: “An acid flavor”
кислота
acknowledge
(ik-ˈnä-lij)
to recognize the rights, authority, or status of
Example: “They acknowledged him as their leader.”
признавать
acquire
(ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r)
to get as one’s own
Example: “The team acquired three new players this year.”
приобретать
adjust
(ə-ˈjəst)
to bring to a more satisfactory state
Example: “The car is easier to drive since the clutch was adjusted.”
регулировать
admire
(əd-ˈmī(-ə)r)
to feel respect and approval for (someone or something)
Example: “I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation.”
восхищаться
adolescent
(ˌa-də-ˈle-sᵊnt)
a young person who is developing into an adult (teen)
Example: “Their children are now adolescents.”
подросток
adopt
(ə-ˈdäpt)
to take (someone or something) by choice into a relationship
Example: “They were unable to have children of their own, so they decided to adopt.”
усыновлять/удочерять
affair
(ə-ˈfer)
commercial, professional, public, or personal business;
Example: “After the war, the government focused on its own domestic affairs.”
дело (коммерческое, государственное)
afford
(ə-ˈfȯrd)
to manage to bear without serious detriment;
to be able to bear the cost of
Example: “We were too poor to afford a doctor.”
предоставлять, позволять себе
agenda
(ə-ˈjen-də)
a list or outline of things to be considered or done
Example: “There are several items on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.”
повестка дня
ahead
(ə-ˈhed)
in a forward direction or position; in front
Example: “But then Trump went ahead and fought on anyway, right up until January 6th.”
предстоящий
ally
(ˈa-ˌlī)
a sovereign or state associated with another by treaty or league
Example: “There may be occasions when America can ally with some of those states, as we did during the Gulf War.”
созник, вступать в союз
alter
(ˈȯl-tər)
to make different without changing into something else
Example: “This one small event altered the course of history.”
изменять
anticipate
(an-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt)
to give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to;
to look forward to as certain (expect)
Example: “The cost turned out to be higher than anticipated.”
предполагать, ожидать
anxiety
(aŋ-ˈzī-ə-tē)
apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill
Example: “He’s been feeling a lot of anxiety about his new job.”
тревожность
apart
(ə-ˈpärt)
at a little distance;
away from one another in space or time
Example: “My wife and I are unhappy when we’re apart.”
отдельно
apparent
(ə-ˈper-ənt)
open to view;
clear or manifest to the understanding
Example: “The changes were readily apparent.”
очевидный, явный
appeal
(ə-ˈpēl)
a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
Example: “His appeals to his father for money were ignored.”
обращаться
appoint
(ə-ˈpȯint)
to fix or set officially; to name officially
Example: “She was appointed professor of chemistry at the university.”
назначать
approximately
(ə-ˈpräk-sə-mət-lē)
in an approximate (nearly correct or exact) manner
Example: “During a lifetime, a person will take approximately 500 million breaths.”
приблизительно
arise
(ə-ˈrīz)
to begin to occur or to exist (to come into being or to attention)
Example: “A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding.”
возникать
arrange
(ə-ˈrānj)
to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment;
to make preparations for (plan)
Example: “He arranged some fresh fruit neatly on a plate.”
упорядочивать, договариваться
assault
(ə-ˈsȯlt)
a violent physical or verbal attack
Example: “He was arrested for assaulting a police officer.”
нападение
assert
(ə-ˈsərt)
to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
Example: “She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.”
утверждать, заявлять
assess
(ə-ˈses)
to determine the rate or amount of (something, such as a tax, charge, or fine)
Example: “Briefly, the way it works is this. Every time a hog is sold, the seller is assessed 40 cents per $100 of sale value to promote the consumption of pork.”
оценивать
asset
(ˈa-ˌset)
an item of value owned; resourse
Example: “The state’s natural assets include mountains and beautiful lakes.”
объект, имущество
assume
(ə-ˈsüm)
to take to or upon oneself (undertake);
to place oneself in
Example: “She assumed from his expression that he was confused.”
предполагать
assure
(ə-ˈshu̇r)
to make sure or certain (convince);
to inform positively
Example: “I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.”
уверять, гарантировать
attempt
(ə-ˈtem(p)t)
to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect
Example: “They’ve attempted a climb up Mount Everest once before.”
пытаться
attend
(ə-ˈtend)
to be present at (to go to);
to pay attention to
Example: “My husband and I will both attend the banquet.”
посещать
attitude
(ˈa-tə-ˌtüd)
the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure (posture)
Example: “He has a positive attitude about the changes.”
отношение, позиция
award
(ə-ˈwȯrd)
to confer or bestow as being deserved or merited or needed
Example: “The judges will award a prize to the best speaker.”
награда, премия
aware
(ə-ˈwer)
having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge
Example: “She is one of the most aware people I know.”
осведомлённый
authority
(ə-ˈthȯr-ə-tē)
power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior
Example: “The boss is not popular but his authority is unquestioned.”
власть, авторитет
amid
(ə-ˈmid)
in or into the middle of
Example: “There was a single dark bird amid a flock of white pigeons.”
среди
avid
(ˈa-vəd)
characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit (very eager and enthusiastic)
Example: “He is an avid admirer of horror movies.”
заядлый
