This is the 2364th most frequent Russian word.
обещания
Promises.
In this sentence, "обещания" is used as the plural object of a verb, referring to commitments or guarantees made by someone.
Он всегда сдерживает свои обещания.
He always keeps his promises.
Here, "обещания" functions as the subject of the sentence, representing commitments or guarantees that were not fulfilled.
Её обещания оказались только словами.
Her promises turned out to be just words.
In this context, "обещания" is used in a general sense to discuss the concept of promises or commitments.