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EXTRA CLASS VOCAB (ECV)




DARIA's vocab

Word / Phrase

Transcription

Definition (English)

Example Sentence

Ukrainian Translation

windows look out onto

/ˈwɪndoʊz lʊk aʊt ˈɒntuː/

to face or have a view of something

The windows look out onto the river.

вікна виходять на

garden view

/ˈɡɑːrdn vjuː/

a room with a view of a garden

We booked a room with a garden view.

вид на сад

sea view

/siː vjuː/

a room with a view of the sea

The hotel offers rooms with a beautiful sea view.

вид на море

mountain view

/ˈmaʊntən vjuː/

a view of mountains from a place

Our balcony has a stunning mountain view.

вид на гори

afterwards

/ˈɑːftərwərdz/

after something else has happened

We went for dinner and afterwards had coffee.

після цього

laugh at

/læf æt/

to make fun of someone or something

Don’t laugh at people’s mistakes.

сміятися з

Doubtful

/ˈdaʊtfəl/

not certain; unlikely

It is doubtful that he will agree.

сумнівний / малоймовірний


saw

/sɔː/

a tool with a long sharp blade used for cutting wood, metal, or other materials

He used a saw to cut the wooden board in half.

пилка

sandpaper

/ˈsændˌpeɪpə(r)/

strong paper with a rough surface used for smoothing wood or metal

She used sandpaper to smooth the surface of the table.

наждачний папiр


advertisement

BrE /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/; AmE /ˌæd.vɚˈtaɪz.mənt/

a notice or video telling people about a product or service

I saw an interesting advertisement online.

реклама

pond

/pɒnd/

a small area of still water

There is a small pond in the garden.

ставок

landlord

/ˈlænd.lɔːd/

a man who rents out property

The landlord fixed the heating.

орендодавець

landlady

/ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

a woman who rents out property

The landlady lives next door.

орендодавиця

refund expenses

/ˌriːˈfʌnd ɪkˈspen.sɪz/

to pay back money spent

The company will refund expenses.

відшкодовувати витрати

earn money

/ɜːn ˈmʌn.i/

to get money for work

She works hard to earn money.

заробляти гроші

increase

/ɪnˈkriːs/ (verb), /ˈɪn.kriːs/ (noun)

to become or make something bigger

Prices increase every year.

збільшувати(ся)

decrease

/dɪˈkriːs/ (verb), /ˈdiː.kriːs/ (noun)

to become or make something smaller

The number of users decreased.

зменшувати(ся)

resistance

/rɪˈzɪs.təns/

opposition to something

There was strong resistance to the plan.

опір

 

send

/send/

to make something go to another place (used by people)

I sent the package yesterday.

відправити (звичайно людина)

ship

/ʃɪp/

to send goods, usually by a company or in large amounts

The company ships products worldwide.

відправляти (компанія, логістика)

deliver

/dɪˈlɪv.ər/

to take something to a person or place

They will deliver s your order tomorrow.

доставляти (кур’єр до адреси)

receive

/rɪˈsiːv/

to get something that is sent to you (formal)

I received the parcel this morning.

отримати (формально)

get

/ɡet/

to receive something (informal)

I got your package.

отримати (розмовно)



DENYS's vocab


Word / Phrase

Transcription

Definition (English)

Example Sentence

 Translation

purchase

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/

To buy something (formal word for “buy”)

She decided to purchase a new laptop.

купувати; покупка

same old

The usual thing, often boring or unchanged

It’s the same old story every year.

все те ж саме; одне й те ж

overwhelmed

/ˌəʊvəˈwelmd/

Feeling extremely stressed, emotional, or unable to cope

I felt completely overwhelmed with work.

пригнічений; перевантажений

pace

/peɪs/

The speed at which something happens or moves

You should work at your own pace.

темп

likewise

/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

In the same way; also

“Nice to meet you.” — “Likewise.”

навзаєм

endurance

/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/

The ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time

Long-distance running requires great endurance.

витривалість фізична або психологічна (довготривала)

stamina

/ˈstæmɪnə/

Physical or mental strength to keep going

She doesn’t have enough stamina for a marathon yet.

фізична витривалість та енергія; стійкіcть


back to back

/ˌbæk tə ˈbæk/

happening one after another without a break

I had two meetings back to back this morning.

впритул, один за одним без перерви

in a row

/ɪn ə ˈrəʊ/

happening several times continuously

She won three games in a row.

підряд, поспіль

be swamped

/bi swɒmpt/

to have too much work or too many things to deal with

I'm swamped with work this week.

бути заваленим роботою

have common ground

/hæv ˈkɒmən ɡraʊnd/

to share the same ideas, opinions, or interests

Despite their differences, they still have common ground.

мати щось спільне (вже мати)

find common ground

/faɪnd ˈkɒmən ɡraʊnd/

to reach agreement or discover shared ideas

After a long discussion, they finally found common ground.

знайти спільну мову

(пiсля обговорення)



bring up (a child)

/brɪŋ ʌp/

to take care of a child until they become an adult

She brought up three children on her own.

виховувати (дитину)

upbringing

/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ.ɪŋ/

the way a child is cared for and taught how to behave

She had a strict upbringing.

виховання

raise (a child)

/reɪz/

to care for a child and help them grow

They raised their son in a small town.

виховувати

(ростити)

educate

/ˈedʒ.u.keɪt/

to teach someone in school or about life

Parents should educate their children well.

навчати, виховувати

education

/ˌedʒ.uˈkeɪ.ʃən/

the process of teaching and learning

A good education is important.

освіта / виховання

parent

/ˈpeə.rənt/ (verb)

to take care of a child as a parent

It’s not easy to parent teenagers.

виховувати (як батьки)

parenting

/ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

the activity of taking care of and raising children

Modern parenting can be challenging.

виховання (процес)

  • bring up → найприродніше в розмовній мові
  • raise → нейтрально (дуже часте в США)
  • educate → більше про навчання / цінності
  • parent → сучасне, але рідше

demanding

/dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/

needing a lot of effort, skill, or attention

This job is very demanding.

вимогливий

strict

/strɪkt/

strongly controlling behaviour and rules

My parents are very strict.

строгий, вимогливий

salary

/ˈsæl.ər.i/

a fixed amount of money paid regularly for work

She earns a good salary.

заробітна плата (місячна)

wages

/ˈweɪ.dʒɪz/

money paid regularly based on hours or days worked

The workers receive weekly wages.

заробітна плата (погодинна/щотижнева)


easy to read

/ˌiːzi tə ˈriːd/

written in a way that is simple and clear to understand

This book is easy to read, even for beginners.

легко читається

accessible

/əkˈsesəbl/

easy to understand or enjoy for many people

The article is accessible to a wide audience.

доступний, зрозумілий (широкій аудиторії)

straightforward

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

simple and easy to understand; not complicated

The instructions are straightforward.

простий, без ускладнень

it flows well

used to describe text that is smooth and natural to read

The story flows well from start to finish.

добре читається, «плавний» текст

stand for

/ˈstænd fɔː/

to represent or mean something

UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

означає, розшифровується як

well-rounded

/ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd/

having a variety of skills or qualities

She is a well-rounded student.

всебічно розвинений

vicious circle

/ˌvɪʃəs ˈsɜːkl/

a situation where one problem causes another, making the first worse

Poverty creates a vicious circle.

замкнене коло (негативне)

criterion

/kraɪˈtɪəriən/

a standard by which something is judged or decided

Cost is an important criterion when choosing a product.

критерій (однина) часто помилкаthis criteria →  this criterion

criteria

/kraɪˈtɪəriə/

standards used for judging something

The selection criteria are strict.

критерії

be acquainted (with)

/əˈkweɪntɪd/

to know something or someone slightly

I am acquainted with this topic.

бути знайомим з

boundaries

/ˈbaʊndəriz/

limits of acceptable behaviour or personal space

You need to set clear boundaries.

межі (особисті, психологічні)

borders

/ˈbɔːdəz/

lines that divide countries or areas

Ukraine has borders with several countries.

кордони (географічні)

sink

/sɪŋk/

to go down below the surface of water

The boat began to sink.

тонути (про предмети)

drown

/draʊn/

to die because you cannot breathe underwater

He almost drowned in the river.

потонути (про людей/живих істот)


persuasive

/pərˈsweɪsɪv/

good at making people agree or take action

She is a persuasive speaker and often changes people’s minds.

переконливий / той, хто вміє переконувати (фокус на впливі на людей, спонукає погодитися або діяти)

convincing

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

easy to believe as true or right

His explanation sounded very convincing.

переконливий / правдоподібний (фокус на логіці, доказах, викликає довіру; більше про ідею, аргумент, пояснення)

turn into

/tɝːn ˈɪntuː/

to change and become something different

The small idea turned into a successful business.

перетворюватися на / ставати чимось іншим

mostly

/ˈmoʊstli/

mainly; for the most part

The group is mostly beginners.

здебільшого / переважно

self-centered

/ˌself ˈsentərd/

only thinking about yourself and your own needs

He is too self-centered to notice other people’s problems.

егоцентричний (думає лише про себе)

self-important

/ˌself ɪmˈpɔːrtnt/

believing that you are more important than others

She sounded self-important in the meeting.

зарозумілий / пихатий (вважає себе дуже важливим)

attention-seeking

/əˈtenʃən ˌsiːkɪŋ/

behaving in a way that tries to get attention

His dramatic posts seem very attention-seeking.

той, хто привертає увагу до себе

show-off

/ˈʃoʊ ɒf/

someone who tries to impress people by showing abilities or possessions

Don’t be such a show-off.

хвалько / показушник


probe

/proʊb/

a long, thin tool used to examine or test something

Insert the probe into the meat to check if it is ready.

щуп (загальний технічний варіант; кухонний щуп для перевірки готовності їжі)

food thermometer probe

/fuːd θərˈmɑːmɪtər proʊb/

the metal part of a food thermometer that measures temperature inside food

The food thermometer probe showed the chicken was fully cooked.

щуп термометра для їжі (найточніший варіант для м’яса, випічки тощо)

skewer

/ˈskjuːər/

a thin stick used for holding pieces of food or testing food

Use a skewer to check if the cake is done.

шпажка / паличка (можна використати як щуп для перевірки готовності пирога чи тіста)

stencil

/ˈstensəl/

a thin sheet with a pattern cut out, used for drawing or painting the pattern

She used a stencil to paint stars on the wall.

трафарет (для малювання, декору, нанесення букв чи візерунків)

template

/ˈtemplət/

a pattern or model used as a guide for making something

I downloaded a CV template online.

шаблон / трафарет (робочий, цифровий або паперовий зразок форми)



seed hole template (
template that makes holes for seeds) - трафарет для лунок під насіння


establish trust

/ɪˈstæblɪʃ trʌst/

to build confidence and belief between people

Good communication helps establish trust in a team.

встановити довіру

succeed

/səkˈsiːd/

to achieve what you want or reach a goal

If you work hard, you can succeed.

досягти успіху; досягти мети

success

/səkˈses/

the achievement of what you wanted or planned

Her business became a great success.

успіх

be successful

/bi səkˈsesfəl/

to achieve good results or become prosperous

He wants to be successful in life.

бути успішним

be a credit to

/bi ə ˈkredɪt tuː/

to make people feel proud because of good behaviour or achievements

You are a credit to your family.

бути гордістю; робити честь комусь

pull yourself together

/pʊl jɔːˈself təˈɡeðə(r)/

to calm down and behave normally after being upset

Pull yourself together and finish the interview.

зберися; візьми себе в руки

get your act together

/ɡet jɔːr ækt təˈɡeðə(r)/

to organize yourself and start behaving effectively or responsibly

You need to get your act together and stop being late.

взятися за розум; зібратися; налагодити себе

impromptu

/ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/

done or said without being planned or prepared

She gave an impromptu speech at the party.

експромтом; імпровізований; без підготовки

spontaneously

/spɒnˈteɪniəsli/

in a natural, sudden way, without planning

They spontaneously decided to go to the sea.

спонтанно; раптово

off the cuff

/ɒf ðə kʌf/

said or done without preparation, especially speaking

He answered the question off the cuff.

без підготовки; експромтом

offhand

/ˌɒfˈhænd/

without previous thought or preparation; sometimes casual or rude

I can’t remember her name offhand.

навскидку; не подумавши; 


warehouse

/ˈweə.haʊs/

a large building for storing goods before they are sold, used, or sent somewhere

Many international companies use warehouses to store imported goods before distributing them to local markets.

склад (для зберігання товарів)

have an eye for (something)

/hæv ən ˈaɪ fɔː/

to be good at noticing and judging something, especially quality or detail

Successful designers often have an eye for detail, which allows them to create visually appealing products.

мати гарний смак / добре розбиратися в чомусь

recall

/rɪˈkɔːl/

to remember something from the past

Older participants were able to recall significant historical events more accurately than younger respondents.

пригадувати, згадувати (прикладати зусилля, щоб згадати)


tissue

/ˈtɪʃuː/

soft paper used for cleaning your nose or face

She grabbed a tissue because she had a cold.

паперова хустинка, серветка для носа

napkin

/ˈnæpkɪn/

paper or cloth used during meals to clean your hands or mouth

He wiped his mouth with a napkin after dinner.

серветка паперова або текстильна, яка використовується під час їжи


touch base

/ˌtʌtʃ ˈbeɪs/

to make contact with someone briefly in order to exchange information or discuss something

Let’s touch base next week to discuss your IELTS progress and future study plan.

зв’язатися, коротко обговорити справи, вийти на зв’язок

shed

/ʃed/

a small simple building, usually in a garden, used for storing tools or equipment

My grandfather keeps all his gardening tools in a wooden shed behind the house.

сарай, господарська будівля

shop (Canadian or rural usage)

/ʃɑːp/

in Canadian English and some rural areas, a large outbuilding or workshop used for repairs, tools, vehicles, or practical work rather than for animals or storage only

In Canada, many people call a large garage-like workshop a shop, especially on farms.

майстерня, великий сарай-майстерня, робоче приміщення

it goes without saying

/ɪt ˌɡoʊz wɪˌðaʊt ˈseɪɪŋ/

used to say that something is so obvious that it does not need to be mentioned

It goes without saying that regular speaking practice is essential for improving fluency.

само собою зрозуміло, це очевидно, годі й казати


offhand

/ˌɒfˈhænd/

said or done without much thought or preparation; can also sound slightly casual or even dismissive

She made an offhand comment about moving abroad, but later we realized she was serious.

мимохідь, не подумавши, спонтанно сказаний,

off-the-cuff

/ˌɒf.ðəˈkʌf/

spoken or done without preparation, especially a speech, answer, or opinion. More informal and conversational.

His off-the-cuff answer during the interview sounded surprisingly professional and confident.

експромтом, без підготовки, спонтанно

impromptu

/ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

done or said suddenly without planning or preparation. More formal and often used for speeches, performances, meetings, or events.

The professor gave an impromptu lecture on artificial intelligence after a student asked an unexpected question.

імпровізований, експромтний, непідготовлений


mascot

/ˈmæskɒt/

a person, animal, or object that represents a group and brings good luck

The panda is the school’s mascot.

талісман, маскот

turn out

/ˌtɜːrn ˈaʊt/

to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result

The meeting turned out better than we expected.

виявитися, зрештою бути

lizard

/ˈlɪzəd/

a small reptile with a long tail

A green lizard was sitting on the rock.

ящірка

discharge

/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

to remove things from a vehicle or container; to unload

Workers began to discharge the truck early in the morning.

розвантажувати

nausea

/ˈnɔːziə/

the feeling that you are going to vomit

The strong smell caused nausea.

нудота



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