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B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

абсолютный
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
У диктатора была абсолютная власть над нацией.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

помощь
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Волонтеры оказали помощь жертвам наводнения.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

герметично
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Банки были герметично закрыты, чтобы сохранить свежесть.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

нерастяжимый
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
Эта веревка сделана из нерастяжимого материала.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

сжатие
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Сжатие файлов помогает снизить требования к хранению.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

колдовство
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Жители деревни верили, что болезнь вызвана колдовством.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

жадный
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
Жадный арендодатель несправедливо увеличил аренду.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

закупка
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
Закупка современного оборудования улучшила точность исследований.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

уничижительный
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Он сделал уничижительное замечание о их выступлении.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

компенсация
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
Компания предложила финансовую компенсацию пострадавшему работнику.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

адаптивные особенности
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Адаптивные характеристики растений помогают им расти зимой.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

редактор
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
Редактор одобрил статью до публикации.
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

акушер-гинеколог
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
Акушер-гинеколог следил за здоровьем матери на протяжении всей беременности.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

очень внимательно
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
Художник завершил проект очень внимательно.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

несправедливо
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
С ним обращались несправедливо комитетом.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

тонкая, гибкая и грациозная в движении
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
Танцовщица двигалась с лисом элегантностью.
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

вокализация, выражение мыслей или чувств словами
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
Вокализация певца очаровала публику.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Поехать в деревню / временное отчисление из университета
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Он решил поехать в деревню, чтобы сбежать от напряженной городской жизни.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

финч (маленькая поющая птица)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Яркий финч сидел на ветке и пел сладко.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

инфекционная болезнь скота
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Фермер потерял много коров во время вспышки мурейна.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

гранула
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Каждая гранула соли сверкала на солнце.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

предвестие
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
Внезапное падение цен на акции было воспринято как предвестие экономических проблем.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

шероховатый, грубый
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
Ткань была шероховатой на ощупь.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

выраженный
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Существует выраженная разница между двумя стилями.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

респондент
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
Опрос собрал более 1000 респондентов.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

гробница; могила;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Сепулькре древнего короля было обнаружено археологами.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

внедрить
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Родители должны внедрять хорошие ценности в своих детей.
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

кислотification океана
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
Кислотность океанов вызвана поглощением CO2 из атмосферы.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

локомотив
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
Старый паровоз был восстановлен для музея.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

счастье
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

сейсмограф
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
Сейсмограф зафиксировал сильное толчок в этом районе.
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

специально
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
Его специально попросили заняться финансами.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

обильный
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
Урожай был обильным, обеспечив достаточное количество пищи для всей деревни.
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

разумность, благоразумие
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
Её благоразумие при принятии решений было оценено.
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

висеть
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Ключи висели на его поясе.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

реверенд, почтенный
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Реверенд произнес вдохновляющую проповедь в церкви.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

автоматически
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
Дверь закрывается автоматически после того, как вы входите.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

представлять
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Она представляет мир, где каждый имеет равный доступ к образованию.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

движимое имущество / личная собственность
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
В прошлом рабы считались движимым имуществом своих владельцев.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

длинное и скучное письмо
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Он произнес длинную речь против коррупции.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

поляризованный
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Дебаты поляризовали сообщество по вопросу изменения климата.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

выразить мнение
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Профессор выразил мнение, что политика провалится.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

комментарий в скобках
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Он добавил комментарий в скобках во время лекции.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

упорный
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Её упорный дух помог ей преодолеть трудности.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

граница
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Они пересекли границу между Францией и Испанией на поезде.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

военный офицер, действующий как конфиденциальный помощник старшего офицера
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Генерал был сопровожден своим адъютантом на церемонии.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

пропитать / оплодотворить
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Учёный использовал метод, чтобы пропитать материал смолой.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

нерастворимый
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
Масло и вода - нерастворимые жидкости.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

их
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Я видел их в парке вчера.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

воспроизводство, размножение
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
Учебник включал подробную диаграмму человеческого воспроизводства.
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

протестант
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Мартин Лютер был ключевой фигурой в протестантской Реформации.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

восстанавливать
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Необходимо восстановить традицию студенческой политики.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

безрелигиозный
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
Некоторые люди в сообществе считают его безрелигиозным, потому что он никогда не посещает религиозные службы.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

эксцентричный
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
Художник был известен своим эксцентричным стилем.
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

централизация
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
Чрезмерная централизация может замедлить процесс принятия решений.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

всеядный
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
Медведи — всеядные животные, которые едят как растения, так и мясо.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

пентавалентный
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
Фосфор может существовать в пентавалентном состоянии.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

измученный
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Ощущать усталость после пробуждения — это обычно.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

зависимость
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Его зависимость от технологий вызывает беспокойство.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

долговечный; прочный; устойчивый
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Эта прочная ткань будет служить много лет.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

объяснить, разъяснить
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Профессор разъяснил теорию с помощью простых примеров.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

кроме того
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Кроме того, он добрый, помимо того, что умный.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

лежать на спине
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Он лежал на траве, смотрел на звезды.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

окаменеть из-за осаждения кальциевых солей
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Со временем ткань начала кальцинироваться и потеряла гибкость.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

ухаживать
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Она ухаживала за своей больной матерью, пока она не поправилась.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

касательный
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Его замечания были касательными к основной теме обсуждения.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

поэтому
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Шел дождь, поэтому мы остались внутри.
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

выделять
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
Правительство выделило средства на образование.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

привилегированный
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Она родом из привилегированного окружения и имеет много возможностей.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

техника
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Техника художника в акварели впечатлила судей.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

метрики
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Метрики имеют решающее значение для оценки производительности.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

аромат
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
Аромат жасмина наполнил вечерний воздух.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

гармониум
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Она исполняла молитвенные песни на гармониуме в храме.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

фракция
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Разные фракции внутри партии не согласились с новой политикой.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

человеческий
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Человеческие ценности формируют социальные системы.
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.
B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

немедленный
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
Доктор дал ей немедленное внимание.
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

ясность
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
Его объяснение было очень ясным, что сделало его легко понятным.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

капилляры
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Порванные капилляры вызывают темные круги.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

консорциум
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Консорциум работал совместно для строительства кабеля.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

почта / письмо
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Я получил важное письмо по почте.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

актер
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
Фестиваль был полон талантливых актеров со всей страны.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

опускать
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Пожалуйста, не упустите важные детали в своем отчете.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

увлекательный
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
Фильм был увлекательным, удерживающим внимание зрителей до самого конца.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

солидарность
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
работники продемонстрировали солидарность во время забастовки.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

репа
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Мы вырастили репу в нашем огороде.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

дуриан
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Дуриан известен как король фруктов Юго-Восточной Азии, несмотря на свой резкий запах.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

непостоянство
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
Непостоянство погоды затрудняет планирование.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

объекты
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Услуги повышают производительность промышленности.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

декапод
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
Омар — это известный декапод.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

нут
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Замочите нут на ночь перед тем, как готовить, чтобы улучшить пищеварение.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

разнообразный; различные виды
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Она жила в различных странах по всему миру.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

реагент
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

обманывать, надувать
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Он обманул старика и забрал его деньги.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

кто-то
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Кто-то оставил свой зонтик в коридоре.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

скамейка
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Ученики сидели на скамье.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

поджидать
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Незнакомец скрывался в темноте.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

во-первых
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Во-первых, нам нужно решить проблему бюджета, прежде чем продолжить.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

подстрекать
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Его обвинили в подстрекательстве к бунту.
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

снижать
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
Компания решила снизить цены.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

соблюдение
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
Фестиваль проводится в соблюдении вековой традиции.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

дамба; водоем;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Массивная дамба обеспечивает электричество и контролирует наводнения в регионе.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

прояснить
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
Учитель проясняет сложную концепцию.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

намерение
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Её намерение заключалось в улучшении качества образования в сообществе.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

запутывать / распутывать
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Она начала развязывать свободные нити свитера.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

помпезная речь
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
Речь политика была полна фустиана и пустых обещаний.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

тревожный
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Новости о происшествии были глубоко тревожными.
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

амбидекстр
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Быть амбидекстром может быть полезным в спорте.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

праздник
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Звук праздника был слышен всю ночь.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

тирания
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Люди восстали против тирании их правителя.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

срежиссирован
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Атаки были срежиссированы с точностью.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

немного; немного; умеренно
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Фильм был немного интересным, но не великим.
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

планета
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
Марс — четвёртая планета от Солнца.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

бедственное положение; трудная ситуация
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Беженцы находились в отчаянном положении.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

взаимно сцепляться
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
Зубчатые колеса сцепляются, чтобы обеспечить плавное движение машины.