B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

принятие

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

Её принятие награды было встречено аплодисментами.

C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

афористический стиль

Meaning

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

Example

Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.

Её стиль письма лаконичен и афористичен.

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

приблизительный

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

Стоимость приблизительная и может измениться позже.

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

союзник

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

Две страны решили объединиться против общего врага.

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

мучиться

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

Она мучилась целыми днями, думая, правильно ли она приняла решение.

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

пепел

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

После пожара остался только пепел от дома.

B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

Meaning

the activity of producing advertisements for products or services

Example

The company spends millions on advertising every year.

Компания тратит миллионы на рекламу каждый год.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

архангел

Meaning

A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.

Example

Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.

Майкл часто изображается как самый могущественный архангел.

C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

деревоподобный

Meaning

having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like

Example

The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.

Кораллы имели деревоподобную форму, напоминающую миниатюрный лес.

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

автоматизация

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

Автоматизация увеличивает эффективность и снижает ошибки в производстве.

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

сообщник

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

Вор был арестован вместе с его сообщником.

C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

строгий, простой

Meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

Монах вел строгую жизнь в горах.

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

кислотный дождь

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

Кислотный дождь повреждает сельскохозяйственные культуры и здания.

C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

антициклон

Meaning

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.

Example

An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.

Антициклон принес ясную погоду на всю территорию.

B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

анализировать

Meaning

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

Example

Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.

Ученые анализируют данные, чтобы обнаружить новые закономерности.

A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

появиться

Meaning

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Example

She appeared suddenly at the door.

Она появилась внезапно у двери.

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 /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.

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

предсказывать

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

Тёмные облака предсказывают приближающийся шторм.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

агентство; офис агента

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

Она работает в туристическом агентстве в центре города.

C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

дополнение

Meaning

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

Example

The report included an addendum with updated statistics.

В отчет был включен аддендум с обновленными статистическими данными.

C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

аспарагус боб

Meaning

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

Example

The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.

Аспарагус боб вырастает до трех футов в длину и часто используется в азиатской кухне.

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'.

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

антагонизм

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

Между двумя политическими партиями было явное antagonizm.

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.

C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

анатэма / невыносимая вещь

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example

Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.

Насилие — это анафема для ее мирной природы.

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

эстетика

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

Дизайн интерьера сосредоточен на эстетике и функциональности.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

до сотворения мира

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

Некоторые мифы говорят о хаосе антемундане до того, как был установлен порядок.

C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

на части

Meaning

into separate parts; apart

Example

The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.

Древняя империя была разорвана войной на части.

C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

отвратительный

Meaning

causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant

Example

The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.

Заключенных держали в отвратительных условиях.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

выполнять

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

Она смогла достичь всех своих целей за год.

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

задолженность

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

Она была в долгах по электрическому счету на несколько месяцев.

C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

выражение

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

Его артикуляция во время дебатов впечатлила всех.

C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

апогей

Meaning

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

Империя достигла своего апогея в 18 веке.

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

консультант

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

Он работает финансовым консультантом в банке.

C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

прихожая

Meaning

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

Example

The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.

Гости ждали в прихожей, прежде чем их пригласили внутрь.

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

остро

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

Она остро осознавала связанные риски.

C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

коренной житель

Meaning

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

Example

The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.

В музее есть большая коллекция аборигенной живописи.

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

ускорение

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

Автомобиль показал быстрое ускорение при выезде на шоссе.

C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

сухая долина

Meaning

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

Example

After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.

После шторма аройо быстро заполнился водой.

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 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

аналитический, исследовательский, логический

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

У нее аналитический подход к решению проблем.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Ольховое дерево

Meaning

A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.

Example

The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.

Ольховые деревья росли густо вдоль берега реки.

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

тревожный; беспокойный

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

Она чувствовала тревогу по поводу предстоящего собеседования.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

ремесленник

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Ремесленник создал красивое деревянное кресло.

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.

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

пожилой

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

Пожилой мужчина сидел в парке, наблюдая, как играют дети.

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

переулок

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

Они прошли через темный переулок, чтобы добраться до главной улицы.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

адаптируемость

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

Адаптируемость к меняющимся условиям важна для бизнеса.

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

автократический

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

Автократичный стиль управления менеджера не поощрял сотрудников делиться своими идеями.

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

адекватный

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

Еда была адекватной для небольшой группы.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

аудитория

Meaning

A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.

Example

The audience clapped loudly after the performance.

Аудитория громко аплодировала после выступления.

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

чувствительный / настроенный

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

Она настроена на потребности своих студентов.

C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

пчеловодство

Meaning

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

Example

Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.

Пчеловодство играет важную роль в сельском хозяйстве, поддерживая опыление.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

эфирный / антенна

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

Пилот выполнил удивительный воздушный маневр.

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

увлечённый

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

Она увлечённая читательница детективных романов.

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

пришествие

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

Пришествие интернета изменило способ общения людей.

C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

аморально

Meaning

In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.

Example

He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.

Он действовал аморально, игнорируя последствия своих действий.

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

соседство

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

Соседство двух зданий облегчило их соединение.

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

аналитик

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

Финансовый аналитик предсказал рост фондового рынка.

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

акведук

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

Римляне построили акведуки для снабжения своих городов водой.

C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

Example

The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.

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.

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

причинять боль

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

Многие люди страдают от сезонных аллергий.

A1 preposition /æt/

at

на

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

Она приехала в аэропорт вовремя.

C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

апатичный

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

Он был безразличен к исходу матча.

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

возраст

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

Она вежливо спросила его возраст.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

звук

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

Качество звука подкаста было отличным.

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

пчеловод

Meaning

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

Example

The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.

Пчеловод собрал свежий мед с ульев.

C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Акт об алкалиях

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

Акт об алкалиях 1863 года был одним из первых экологических законов.

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

неистово

Meaning

in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner

Example

The bull ran amuck through the village.

Бык неистово бегал по деревне.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

рост стоимости

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Недвижимость часто испытывает рост стоимости со временем.

C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

щедро

Meaning

more than sufficiently; generously

Example

She was amply rewarded for her hard work.

Она была щедро вознаграждена за свою тяжелую работу.

C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

утверждение

Meaning

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

Example

Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.

Ежедневное утверждение собственного достоинства повышает уверенность.

B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

осведомленность

Meaning

Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.

Example

Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.

Распространение осведомленности необходимо для спасения бабочек.

C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

абдоминальный

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

Он жаловался на сильную боль в животе.

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

алиби

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

У нее было крепкое алиби, которое доказало, что она была в кино во время кражи.

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

назначить

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Менеджер назначит задачи новым сотрудникам.

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

убийца

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

Президент был защищён от возможных убийц охраной.

B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

собрать

Meaning

to gather or bring together in one place

Example

The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.

студенты собрались в зале для встречи.

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

тётя

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

Моя тётя всегда дарит мне подарки на день рождения.

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

прикрепить

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

Пожалуйста, прикрепите документ к письму перед отправкой.

C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

судебный орган

Meaning

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

Example

The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.

Судебный орган принял решение по делу.

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 /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

временная приостановка

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

Проект был приостановлен до тех пор, пока средства не стали доступны.

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

приёмный

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

Она выросла в любящей приёмной семье.

C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

больной

Meaning

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

Example

The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.

Больной пациент начал медленно восстанавливаться после лечения.

C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

неопределенность, двусмысленность

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

Неопределенность заявления вызвала путаницу в команде.

C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

предзнаменование

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

Example

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

Темные облака были восприняты как предзнаменование надвигающегося шторма.

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

оскорбление

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

Он воспринял ее критику как личное оскорбление.

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

убить

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

Повстанцы планировали убить короля.

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

изумлять

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

Последний трюк фокусника изумил публику.

C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

аллитерация

Meaning

the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession

Example

She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.

Она использовала аллитерацию в своем стихотворении, чтобы добавить музыкальность.

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

жилище

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

Они пригласили нас в их скромное жилище.

C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

унижать

Meaning

to belittle or degrade someone

Example

He refused to abase himself before the king.

Он отказался унижать себя перед королем.

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

способность

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

У нее есть сильная способность к изучению новых языков.

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

атрибуты

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

Передовые культуры обладают полезными аттрибутами.

B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

пепельница

Meaning

a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts

Example

Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.

Пожалуйста, используйте пепельницу для своей сигареты.

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

аватар

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

Она изменила свой аватар в социальных сетях на новое изображение мультфильма.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

бессмысленный; без цели

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

Он бродил по городу бессмысленно.

C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

нападающий

Meaning

a person who attacks another

Example

The police arrested the assailant at the scene.

Полиция арестовала нападающего на месте преступления.

C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

увеличить

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

Компания планирует увеличить свою рабочую силу.

C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

открыто признать

Meaning

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

Example

He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.

Он без колебаний признал свою лояльность делу.

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

встреча; назначение;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

У меня прием у врача в 15:00.

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 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

сокращать

Meaning

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

Example

We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.

Мы часто сокращаем 'Доктор' до 'Др'.

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.

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.

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

возникать

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

Проблемы могут возникнуть, если вы не спланируете заранее.

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.

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

выравнивание

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

Выравнивание планет было идеальным для небесного события.

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

усугублять

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

Царапание сыпи только ухудшит состояние.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

вершина, апекс, пик

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

Он достиг вершины своей карьеры.

C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

прощание

Meaning

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

Example

She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.

Она попрощалась со своими друзьями, прежде чем отправиться во Францию.

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

агрохимикат

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

Чрезмерное использование агрохимикатов может ухудшить качество почвы.

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

и

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

Она купила яблоки и апельсины.

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

увеличить

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

Политик пытался увеличить свою власть через преувеличенные утверждения.

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

предотвратимый

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

Большую часть ущерба можно было предотвратить при правильном планировании.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

достижение

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Окончание университета стало для него большим достижением.

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

проницательность

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

Его деловая проницательность помогла компании быстро расти.

B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

произведение искусства

Meaning

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.

Галерея выставила впечатляющее произведение искусства местного художника.