B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

аномальный

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

Врач заметил аномальный рост в легких пациента.

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

авангард

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

Авангард XX века преобразил современное искусство.

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

соответствие

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

Политика была реализована в соответствии с международным правом.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

арбитр

Meaning

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

Example

The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.

Директор выступил в роли арбитра в конфликте между учениками.

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

случайный

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

Его успех был частично обусловлен случайными обстоятельствами.

C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Честно и открыто

Meaning

Open and honest; without deception or trickery.

Example

The business deal was completely aboveboard.

Деловая сделка была полностью честной и открытой.

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

ассоциировать

Meaning

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

Example

I associate this song with summer.

Я ассоциирую эту песню с летом.

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

внимательно

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

Она внимательно слушала указания своего учителя.

C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

обвиняющий

Meaning

Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.

Example

He gave her an accusatory glance.

Он бросил на неё обвиняющий взгляд.

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

признавать

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

Она признала свою ошибку и извинилась.

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

разрешать

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

Учитель не разрешил телефоны в классе.

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

афроамериканец

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

Она гордится своим афроамериканским наследием.

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

уже; заранее; до этого

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

Я уже закончил домашку на сегодня.

C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

англофобия

Meaning

Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.

Example

The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.

Политика обвиняли в пропаганде англофобии в его речах.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

антиквар

Meaning

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

Example

The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.

Антиквар потратил годы на сбор редких манускриптов из средневекового периода.

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

отрекаться

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

Царь решил абдицировать трон.

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

удивление

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

Она посмотрела на фокусника с удивлением.

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

устаревший

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

Офис всё ещё использует устаревшую систему хранения.

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

выпускник

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

Он является выпускником Гарвардского университета.

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

автократия

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

Страна страдала от десятилетий автократии.

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

помощник

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

Помощник сенатора организовал встречу с журналистами.

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

добавленный

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

Она добавила сахар в свой кофе.

B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

сердито

Meaning

in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure

Example

She spoke angrily when she heard the news.

Она сердито говорила, услышав новость.

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

амурный

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

Он послал ей амурное письмо, полное деклараций любви.

C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

повязка на руку

Meaning

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

Example

The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.

Традиционная танцовщица носила золотые браслеты, которые сверкали в свете прожекторов.

C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

аускультация

Meaning

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

Example

The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.

Доктор провел аускультацию, чтобы проверить легкие пациента.

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

аллювион

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

Аллювион реки добавил новую плодородную землю в поля деревни.

C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

эон

Meaning

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

Example

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.

Динозавры бродили по Земле миллионы эонов назад.

C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

одобрение / похвала

Meaning

approval or praise

Example

The plan won the approbation of the board members.

План получил одобрение членов совета.

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

приобретение, покупка, захват

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

Стратегия приобретения компании способствовала росту.

C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

асонировать

Meaning

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

Example

The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.

Строки асонируют красиво, придавая песне уникальный поток.

C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

искупать

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

Он пытался искупить свои ошибки, помогая другим.

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

враждебность; антипатия

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

Между двумя соперничающими командами была явная враждебность.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

аспект

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

Один важный аспект здоровья — это регулярные физические упражнения.

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

пренатальный

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

Она посещала регулярные пренатальные обследования в течение всей своей беременности.

A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

искусство

Meaning

the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination

Example

She studied art at the university.

Она изучала искусство в университете.

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

животное

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

В зоопарке много разных животных со всего мира.

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

алюминий

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

Алюминий используется для производства банок и самолётов.

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

связанный с Артуром

Meaning

Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.

Example

The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.

Роман происходит в артуровском мире рыцарей и замков.

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

допуск; принятие

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

Она получила допуск в Университет Гарварда.

B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

негативное воздействие

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

Долгое время перед экраном оказывает негативное воздействие на мышцы рук.

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

алхимия

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

Средневековые ученые посвятили свою жизнь алхимии.

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

рука

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

Она подняла свою руку, чтобы задать вопрос.

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

привлекательный и заманчивый; очаровательный

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

Привлекательный аромат роз наполнил сад.

C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

сокращать

Meaning

to shorten a text without losing its meaning

Example

The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.

Редактор решил сократить длинный роман для молодых читателей.

B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

архитектура

Meaning

The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.

Example

Ancient architecture is fascinating.

Древняя архитектура захватывающе интересна.

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

приписывать, относить

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

Многие учёные приписывают это стихотворение неизвестному автору.

A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

актёр

Meaning

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television

Example

The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.

Знаменитый актёр выиграл награду за свою работу в новом фильме.

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

злой; раздраженный;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

Она была зла, потому что кто-то разбил ее любимую вазу.

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

архетип, образец

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

Эта картина является архетипом современного искусства.

B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

аттракция; сила притяжения;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

Музей — это основная аттракция для туристов в этом городе.

C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

анис

Meaning

Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor

Example

Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.

Семена аниса часто используются в традиционных десертах и чаях.

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

стрела

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

Охотник выстрелил стрелой в цель.

C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

стирать трением

Meaning

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

Example

The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.

Шероховатая ткань может легко стереть кожу.

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

оправдывать

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

Присяжные решили оправдать подсудимого по всем обвинениям.

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

аксессуар; человек, который помогает совершить преступление

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

Она купила несколько стильных аксессуаров для своего нового телефона.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

удобство

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

В квартире есть все удобства, необходимые для комфортной жизни.

C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

амбулаторный

Meaning

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

Example

The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.

Пациент амбулаторен и не нуждается в постельном режиме.

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

ошеломить

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

Жестокость преступления ошеломила все сообщество.

C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

жадность

Meaning

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

His avarice led him to exploit his workers.

Его жадность привела его к эксплуатации своих работников.

C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

афферентный

Meaning

carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord

Example

Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.

Афферентные нервы переносят сигналы от тела к мозгу.

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

преимущество; выгода

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

Наличие высшего образования дает вам преимущество на рынке труда.

C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

соблюдение

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

Соблюдение правил имеет решающее значение в любой организации.

C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

кислить

Meaning

to make something acidic or more acidic

Example

Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.

Фермеры обеспокоены тем, что загрязнение сделает почву более кислой.

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

влиять

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

Погода может сильно повлиять на наше настроение.

C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

бездна

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

Скалолазы смотрели в темную бездну внизу.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

что угодно

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

Ты можешь спросить меня о чем угодно касаемо проекта.

B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

амбициозный/амбициозная

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring

Example

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

Она амбициозна и усердно работает, чтобы достичь своих целей.

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

проветриваемый

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

Новая квартира яркая и проветриваемая.

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

привязанность; любовь

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

Она испытывает глубокое чувство привязанности к своей бабушке.

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

арка

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

Древняя арка все еще стоит в центре города.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

дружелюбный и приятный; добродушный; добрый

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

Мой сосед очень дружелюбный и всегда тепло приветствует всех.

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

защитник

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

Он известен как защитник авторитарных режимов.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

антиоксидант

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Зеленый чай содержит мощные антиоксиданты, которые замедляют старение.

C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

одежда

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

Example

The store specializes in wedding apparel.

Магазин специализируется на свадебной одежде.

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

слово или фраза, образованная перестановкой букв другого слова или фразы.

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' — это анаграмма слова 'silent'.

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

альтернатива

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

Найти альтернативу пластику крайне важно.

C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

анальгезия

Meaning

The inability to feel pain while still conscious.

Example

The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.

Врач вызвал анальгезию перед проведением процедуры.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

предбанник

Meaning

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

Example

The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.

Гости ждали в предбаннике, прежде чем были допущены в зал.

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

утверждать

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

Она утверждала, что была невиновна.

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

искусственный интеллект

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

Искусственный интеллект революционизирует образование через умное обучение.

B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

обожать

Meaning

to love deeply and respect highly

Example

She adores her little sister.

Она обожает свою младшую сестру.

B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

СПИД

Meaning

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV

Example

AIDS is a major global health concern.

СПИД — это серьезная мировая угроза здоровью.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

неясный

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Его заявление было слишком неясным, чтобы понять.

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

доступный

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

Этот ресторан предлагает доступные блюда для семей.

C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

одевать

Meaning

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

Example

The knight was accoutred in shining armor.

Рыцарь был одет в блестящие доспехи.

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

арсенал

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

Армия хранила свое оружие в безопасном арсенале.

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

засада

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

Солдаты планировали устроить засаду на врага на рассвете.

C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

актуарийный

Meaning

Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.

Компания полагалась на актуарные отчеты для установления страховых взносов.

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

анимированный

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

Анимированный фильм был любим детьми и взрослыми.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

алебастр (белый минерал, похожий на камень)

Meaning

A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.

Example

The statue was carved from pure alabaster.

Статуя была вырезана из чистого алебастра.

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

антология

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

Она внесла стихотворение в новую поэтическую антологию.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Агрономия

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Агрономия фокусируется на управлении почвой и производстве сельскохозяйственных культур.

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

загрязнение воздуха

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

Загрязнение воздуха от фабрик привело к первому экологическому движению.

C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Внезапная потеря сознания или контроля из-за инсульта или сильного гнева

Meaning

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

Example

The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.

Старик чуть не потерял сознание, когда услышал шокирующую новость.

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

нежно

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

Она обняла свою бабушку с любовью.

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

апостасия

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

Его публичная апостасия потрясла его последователей.

B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

присутствие

Meaning

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

Example

The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.

Учитель берет посещаемость в начале каждого урока.

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

злоупотребление; насилие;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

Злоупотребление властью привело к его отставке.

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

архитектурный

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

Город известен своими красивыми архитектурными проектами.

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

действие; поступок

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

Нам нужно принять меры для решения этой проблемы.

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

распределение, выделение

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

Каждое отделение получило выделение ресурсов.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

спрашивать

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

Могу я задать вам вопрос о домашней работе?

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

annunciation

благовещение, хорошая весть

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

Церковь отпраздновала Праздник Благовещения с особым служением.

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

аскетический

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

Он вел аскетическую жизнь в горах, вдали от мирских удобств.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

акустический

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Мы записали акустическую версию песни в тихой комнате.

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

наковальня из железа

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

Кузнец положил раскалённое железо на наковальню.

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

тревожный

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Уровень безработицы среди молодежи тревожный.