Russian language vocabulary for grade 8

Russian language school program vocabulary list for grade 8 with the words emphasized and interpreted. Take the online Vocabulary Trainer audio test to check your skills, and to memorize spelling through play. Practice regularly to memorize, and to spell vocabulary words correctly.

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репута́ция

The opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character

рессо́ра

An elastic device, typically a helical metal coil, that can be pressed or pulled but returns to its former shape when released, used chiefly to exert constant tension or absorb movement.

реставра́ция

The act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position

реце́нзия

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

рито́рика

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

росси́йский

Belonging to or relating to Russia, its people, or its language

ряби́на

A small tree with small, bright red fruit

самолю́бие

Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.

свиде́тельство

An official document that states that the information on it is true

сезо́н

One of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn, or winter

секрета́рь

Someone who works in an office, writing letters, making phone calls, and arranging meetings for a person or for an organization

си́мвол

A sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else

ска́нер

A device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a computer system

совреме́нник

Existing or happening now

сожжённый

со́зданный

солида́рность

Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

соловьи́ный

A small, brown European bird known especially for the beautiful song of the male, usually heard during the night

сооте́чественник

Formal a person who comes from the same country

соразме́рность

The quality of corresponding in size or amount to something else.