New Words

Hello! The New Year has begun! This means that it’s time for new words!

• sovereign —суверенный

Having the highest power or being completely independent.

Article 4 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation defines Russia as a sovereign state.

• booming — развивающийся, процветающий, растущий

Increasing, developing or becoming successful and producing a lot of money very quickly.

Kazan is one of the most prosperous and booming cities in Russia today.

• maritime — морской, приморский

Near the sea or coast.

The maritime borders of the Black Sea are carefully guarded against the invasion of the Turks.

• metropolis — метрополия, мегаполис

It is a very large city, often the most important city in a large area or country.

With the onset of darkness, the streets of the metropolis sparkled with neon lights of various colors.

• conurbation — агломерация

It is a city area containing a large number of people, formed by various towns growing and joining together.

1.2 million people live within the conurbation.

• abundant — обильный

More than enough; a lot of.

After a couple of hours, a rich dinner appeared on the table and they ate an abundant meal together.

• upland — нагорье, возвышенность

It is a high area of land.

You can often see mountain goats on the high Alpes.

• lowland — низменность

It is an area of land that is not very high above the sea or that is lower than most of the land around it.

The territory of the country is mainly represented by wide lowlands.

• pursue — заниматься

To continue to do.

The hobby that I pursue in my spare time is swimming.