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
