B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

приучать

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

Ему понадобилось некоторое время, чтобы привыкнуть к новой обстановке.

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

делегация

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

Делегация представила повестку дня своей страны.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

сопровождать

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

Она попросила свою подругу сопровождать её на концерт.

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

корреспондент

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

Иностранный корреспондент передал репортаж в прямом эфире из Парижа.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

дешевый/слишком сентиментальный

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

Фильм был смешным, но немного слишком банальным.

B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

эрозия

Meaning

The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.

Example

Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.

Борьба за власть часто приводит к эрозии человечности.

B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

носимые устройства

Meaning

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

Example

Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.

Носимые устройства помогают мониторить сердечный ритм и физическую активность.

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

привлекательный; интересный; приятный

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

Цветной сад выглядит очень привлекательным для посетителей.

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

общительный

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

Он общительный человек, который любит встречаться с новыми людьми.

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

естественная среда обитания

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

Защита естественной среды обитания критически важна для бабочек.

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

тем не менее

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

Шел дождь, но тем не менее они пошли в поход.

B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

ужасный

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

Путешественники столкнулись с ужасными погодными условиями в горах.

B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

универсальный

Meaning

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere

Example

Music is a universal language that everyone understands.

Музыка — это универсальный язык, который все понимают.

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

поспешный, необдуманный

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

Это было поспешное решение инвестировать без исследования.

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

дюйм / двигаться медленно

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

Она медленно подошла к краю сцены.

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

кристалл

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

Она носила ожерелье из сверкающего кристалла.

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

развертывать

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

Армия развернет войска на границе.

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

ностальгия

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

Слушание старых песен наполняет меня ностальгией.

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

линейный

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

Художник использовал линейную перспективу в своих рисунках.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

преданный

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

Она преданная мать, которая всегда ставит своих детей на первое место.

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

попивать

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

Она медленно попивала чай, читая газету.

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

ревность; злоба к сопернику

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

Его ревность из-за продвижения его коллеги привела к напряженности на рабочем месте.

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

воспринимать лично

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

Не воспринимай это лично, он не хотел тебя обидеть.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

изменяемый; переменчивый

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

Погода очень переменчива весной.

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

экспериментальный

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

Учёные разработали экспериментальное лекарство для лечения рака.

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

минерал

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

Кальций - важный минерал для крепких костей.

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

фрилансер

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

Она работает фрилансером, создавая сайты для разных клиентов.

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

гладко; без проблем

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

Машина едет гладко по новой трассе.

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

носорог

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

Носорог мчался через степь.

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

невыполнение обязательства

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

Компания не выполнила свои обязательства по платежам по кредиту.

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

осветлять

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

Несколько добрых слов могут скрасить чей-то день.

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

отключить

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

Техник временно отключил сигнализацию.

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

ментально

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

Она готовилась ментально к экзамену.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

йогурт

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

Она добавила свежий йогурт в салат для кисловатого вкуса.

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

климатическая адаптация

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

Климатическая адаптация обеспечивает устойчивость к изменениям.

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

преувеличение

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

Его история о рыбе, которую он поймал, явно была преувеличением.

B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

ген

Meaning

A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.

Example

Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.

Цвет глаз зависит от генов, унаследованных от родителей.

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

умолять

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

Она умоляла о пощаде.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

важным образом

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

Важно, что отчет подчеркивает необходимость немедленных действий.

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

бронза

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

Статуя была сделана из твердой бронзы.

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

стипендия

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

Она получила стипендию для учебы за границей.

B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

дефицит; нехватка

Meaning

the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

Example

The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.

Правительство столкнулось с дефицитом бюджета в миллионы из-за увеличения расходов.

B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

громкий

Meaning

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

Example

She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.

Она была очень громкой по поводу своего недовольства.

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

эра

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

Ренессанс был эрой великих художественных и культурных достижений.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

сверхъестественный

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

Старый дом, по слухам, обладал сверхъестественными силами.

B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

подметать

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

Она подметает пол каждое утро.

B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

количество предметов, произведённых или обработанных за одно время

Meaning

a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

Example

She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.

Она испекла свежую партию печенья этим утром.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

захватывающий

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

Она произнесла захватывающую речь о климатических изменениях.

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

мифология

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

Греческая мифология полна историй о богах и героях.

B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

изменения

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

Изменения отражают развивающиеся общественные потребности.

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

предполагать

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

Я предполагаю, что она уже ушла на встречу.

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

пристань

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

Корабль оставался на пристани два дня.

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

паника

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

Пожарная тревога вызвала панику среди студентов.

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

священный

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Священный храм посетили тысячи паломников.

B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

злодейство, злость

Meaning

Evil or morally bad behavior.

Example

The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.

История подчеркивает злодейство жестокого короля.

B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

споткнуться

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

Он споткнулся на неровном тротуаре.

B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

ремонтировать

Meaning

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

Example

She learned to mend her torn dress.

Она научилась ремонтировать свое порванное платье.

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

сертификация

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

Она получила профессиональную сертификацию после завершения учебной программы.

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

транскрипция

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

Профессор попросил транскрипцию совещания.

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

косвенно

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

Политика косвенно повлияла на малый бизнес.

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

урбанизация

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

Урбанизация ведет к более развитой инфраструктуре.

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 /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

жестокость

Meaning

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

Example

His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.

Его жестокость глубоко ранила её чувства.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

авторские права

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

Она имеет авторские права на книгу.

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

игривый, шаловливый

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

Щенок был очень игривым, бегал по саду.

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

автобиография

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Она опубликовала автобиографию о своем пути к успеху.

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

рейтинг

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

Его рейтинг в конкурсе улучшился после каждого раунда.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

сердцераздирающий; трагичный; душераздирающий

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

Документальный фильм показал душераздирающие сцены детей в бедности.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

синтез, комбинирование

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

Синтез идей с различных точек зрения привел к инновациям.

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

развивающий

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

Раннее детство - это важный развивающий этап для обучения.

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

размывать

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

Слезы размазали её зрение.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

признавать

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

Она наконец признала, что ошибалась.

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

салфетка

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

Она положила салфетку на колени перед тем, как начать ужинать.

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

проповедовать

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

Пастор проповедовал о прощении и доброте.

B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

наоборот

Meaning

in an opposite or contrary manner

Example

He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.

Он богат, наоборот, его брат финансово борется.

B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

состоять

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

Комитет состоит из пяти членов.

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

задумчивый; рефлексивный; способный отражать свет или изображения

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

После встречи он был в задумчивом настроении.

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

тем не менее

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

Он устал; тем не менее он продолжал работать.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

компетентный; способный

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

Она компетентный менеджер, который эффективно выполняет все задачи.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

неразвиты́й; незрелый; примитивный

Meaning

not yet developed; immature or primitive

Example

The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.

Неразвиты́е земли позднее были превращены в парк.

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

великолепный

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

Вид с горы был по-настоящему великолепным.

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

съедобный

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

Ягоды не только съедобны, но и довольно вкусные.

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

доисторический, до появления письменных источников

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

Доисторическая эпоха была отмечена восхождением первых людей.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

целый

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

Несмотря на шторм, старый дом остался целым.

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

Юпитер; главный бог римской мифологии

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

Юпитер известен своим гигантским размером и отличительным красным пятном.

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

глобальная осведомленность

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

Глобальная осведомленность о климатических изменениях необходима для политических изменений.

B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

инстинкт

Meaning

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

Example

Birds build nests by instinct.

Птицы строят гнезда по инстинкту.

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

метельщик

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро.

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

опытный человек / бывший военнослужащий

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

Он является ветераном индустрии программного обеспечения.

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

упорство

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

Его упорство помогло ему достичь своих мечт.

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

эскиз

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

Он сделал быстрый эскиз пейзажа.

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

критерий

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

Честность - это важный критерий для этой работы.

B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

сохранение дикой природы

Meaning

The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

Example

Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.

Сохранение дикой природы направлено на защиту исчезающих видов.

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

нежелание; колебание

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

Он показал нежелание принять предложение о работе.

B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

передозировка

Meaning

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

Example

He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.

Он был доставлен в больницу после передозировки наркотиков.

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.

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

аббревиатура

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA — это аббревиатура от National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

возвращение

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

Певец сделал замечательное возвращение после лет молчания.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

бирюзовый

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

Она носила ожерелье с красивым бирюзовым камнем.

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

передовой, новаторский, передовые технологии

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

Эта компания разрабатывает передовые технологии.

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

новый прибывший

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

Новый прибывший был тепло встречен командой.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

совместимый

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

Это программное обеспечение совместимо с обоими системами: Windows и Mac.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

гончар

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

Гончар формировал глину на вращающемся колесе.

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

вращать

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

Земля вращается вокруг своей оси каждые 24 часа.

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

яркий; живой; ярко выраженный

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

Яркие цвета заката раскрасили небо красиво.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

заставляющий задуматься

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

Фильм был глубоко заставляющим задуматься и оставил неизгладимое впечатление.

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

самодисциплина

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

Самодисциплина важна для достижения долгосрочного успеха.

B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

борец за свободу

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

Борец за свободу посвятил свою жизнь освобождению своей страны.

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

спортсмен

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

Он настоящий спортсмен, всегда честен и уважителен к своим соперникам.

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

трагичный

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

Крушение самолета было трагической катастрофой.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

протокол

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

Команда безопасности следовала строгому протоколу во время мероприятия.

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

абсурдный, нелепый

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

Абсурдно думать, что Земля плоская.

B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

сторож

Meaning

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

Example

The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.

Сторож патрулирует завод каждый час, чтобы обеспечить безопасность.

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

циркулировать, двигаться

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

Воздух свободно циркулировал в открытом зале.

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

тон, подача

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

Тон певца был идеален во время исполнения.

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

убежище

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

Лес — это убежище для исчезающих животных.