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C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
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.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

поручитель
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
Банк принял ювелирные изделия от поручителя в качестве залога для кредита.
B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

идентифицировать
Meaning
to recognize; to establish who someone is
Example
Can you identify the suspect?
Можете ли вы идентифицировать подозреваемого?
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

полный, абсолютный
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Его оправдание было полным бредом.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

везучий
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Она почувствовала себя везучей, имея таких поддерживающих друзей.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

подписка
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

коммерческий
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Коммерческие центры привлекают инвестиции.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

узаконить
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Правительство решило узаконить онлайн-бизнес.
C2 noun /flæks/

flax

лён
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
Лён часто используется для изготовления льняных тканей.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

добро пожаловать
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Вы всегда приветствуете в нашем доме.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

производство
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Страна активно инвестирует в производственный сектор.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

спорт
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
Футбол - популярный спорт во всем мире.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

индуктивный
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
Учёный использовал индуктивное мышление, чтобы сформулировать гипотезу.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

вездесущность
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
Вездесущность смартфонов преобразила коммуникацию.
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

быстро; стремительно
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
Он быстро закончил домашку.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

карлик
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Белоснежка жила с семью карликами.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

бесстрашный
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Она вошла в темную комнату, бесстрашная того, что могло быть внутри.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

джип
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
Джип легко поднялся на каменистый холм.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

арестовать
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Полиция арестует подозреваемого завтра.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

удовлетворение
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
Мгновенное удовлетворение от социальных сетей влияет на терпение.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

бледный
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
После долгой болезни его лицо выглядело бледным и усталым.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

прорыв
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Этот прорыв открывает двери для новых технологий.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

скутер
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Она ездит на скутере на работу каждый день.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

интриги
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
Политика был свергнут собственными интригами.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ультрамунданный
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Философы часто обсуждают ультрамундальные реальности за пределами человеческого восприятия.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

чартер / аренда
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
Компания решила арендовать автобус для поездки.
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

ремесло
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
На местном рынке были представлены красивые ремесленные изделия, сделанные опытными ремесленниками из этого региона.
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

биоремедиация
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
Биоремедиация помогает удалять токсины из загрязненной почвы.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

мечеть
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Они собрались в мечети для пятничной молитвы.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

подсознание
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Страхи часто исходят из подсознания.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

лечебный
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
Врач назначил лечебное лечение от болезни.
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

перевернуть
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
Учитель попросил студентов преобразовать утверждение для практики.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

настолько
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Он был настолько уставшим, что едва мог стоять.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

прямолинейный
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Она была прямолинейной в своей критике политики.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

гражданин
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Каждый гражданин имеет право голосовать.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

гербарий
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
Университет поддерживает большое гербарий для исследований и образования.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

параметр
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Нам нужно установить четкие параметры для этого проекта.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

человек с неудержимым желанием воровать
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
Клептоман был снова пойман на воровстве в магазине.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

слуховой
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
Лекция была слуховым опытом, а также интеллектуальным.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

суверенный, высший
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Суверенное правительство контролирует свою валюту.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

неудачливый, жалкий
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
Неудачливый путешественник потерял свой паспорт в первый же день.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Дезоксирибонуклеиновая кислота
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Ученые извлекли ДНК из древних костей.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

архивы
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Она посетила национальные архивы, чтобы исследовать историю своей семьи.
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

обелиск
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
Древние египтяне строили обелиски, чтобы почтить своих богов.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

клеветнический
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
Статья была признана клеветнической и должна была быть отозвана.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

небрежный
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
Небрежный водитель стал причиной серьезной аварии.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

составные части
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Белки и витамины являются важными составляющими здорового питания.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

институт
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
Университет решил ввести новые правила для библиотеки.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

маленькая корона
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Она носила изящную маленькую корону на голове для церемонии.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

курьер
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
Курьер доставил документы вовремя.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

разрушать
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
Покинутое здание начало разрушаться с годами.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

пот
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
После часа бега он был покрыт потом.
A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

индивид
Meaning
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
Example
Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.
Каждое лицо имеет право на свободу слова.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

объявление
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
Компания разместила объявление в газете о новой должности.
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

непредусмотрительность
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
Его непредусмотрительность привела к финансовым трудностям.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

перевод денег
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
Экономика страны выигрывает от денежных переводов экспатриантов.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

позже
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Мы поужинали и после этого посмотрели фильм.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

вид плотной шерстяной ткани
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
Старый карточный стол был покрыт изношенным бейзом.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

отражать
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Зеркало отражает её красивое лицо.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

искажать
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Критики считают, что ремейк исказил оригинал.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

щенок
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
Фермер нашел волчонка, скрывающегося рядом с амбаром.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

наверху
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Книга лежит на столе.
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

играющие цвета
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
Крылья бабочки мерцали с игрой цветов.
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

эпизодический
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
Её интерес к искусству был эпизодическим, он приходил и уходил с годами.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

гидроэлектрический
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
Страна активно инвестировала в гидроэлектрические станции.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

автомат (человек или вещь, которая что-то ломает; большая морская волна, которая разбивается в пену у берега; устройство, которое прерывает электрическую цепь)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Автомат сработал во время шторма, прервав подачу электроэнергии.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

крючок
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Она научилась вязать шарф на зиму.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

ковать, подделывать
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
Кузнец выковал прочный меч из железа.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

обмануть
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Мошенник пытался обмануть пожилых людей и забрать их сбережения.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

интерес / проценты
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
Он проявил большой интерес к изучению новых языков.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

острота
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Его интеллектуальная острота сделала его выдающимся ученым.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

богатый, изобилующий и роскошный, особенно относящийся к растительности
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
Долина была заполнена зелеными и зелеными полями.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

фамилия
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Пожалуйста, напишите ваше имя и фамилию в форме.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

счастье
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Запах испорченной еды заставил его рвать.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

посредник
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
Дипломат выполнял роль посредника между двумя конфликтующими нациями.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

принятие
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
Принятие электромобилей растет во всем мире.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

отрезанный
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Пианист играл ноты в ритме стаккато.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

петь
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Монахи поют молитвы в храме.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

лень; нежелание работать или прилагать усилия
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Его лень мешала ему достичь своих целей.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

щедрость
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
Фонд выжил благодаря щедрости богатых доноров.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

антирабство
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Антирабовладельческое движение приобрело популярность в XIX веке.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

контраст; различие; сравнение
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Контраст между городской жизнью и сельской жизнью довольно заметен.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

спикер
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Спикер выступил на пресс-конференции от имени компании.
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

отключить
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
пожалуйста, отключите зарядное устройство от розетки
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

иммерсивный
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
Виртуальная реальность создает иммерсивную образовательную среду.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

выходное пособие
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Компания предложила ему выходное пособие после окончания его работы.
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.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

перспектива
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
С его точки зрения решение было полностью неправильным.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

здоровый
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
Регулярные упражнения и сбалансированное питание поддерживают тело здоровым.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

скрежетать зубами
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Он начал скрежетать зубами от ярости.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

спонтанно
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Дети учатспонтанно через взаимодействие с ровесниками.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

предательский
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
Шпиона казнили за его предательские поступки.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

децентрализованный
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Децентрализованная система позволила больший контроль на местном уровне.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

преподавание
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
Преподавание - благородная профессия.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

сохранение
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
Консервация лесов крайне важна для стабильности климата.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

гибкий и грациозный
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Её гибкая фигура позволяла ей двигаться как балерина.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

монеты
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
Он собрал старые монеты из разных стран.
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

развлекать
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
Он развлек нас историями о своих путешествиях по всему миру.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

лихварский
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
Банк был обвинён в предоставлении кредитов по лихварским ставкам.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

простой и незамысловатый; относящийся к сельским районам
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
Рустикальный коттедж имел деревянные балки и соломенную крышу.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

доверие, вера
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
Свидетель дал доверие алиби обвиняемого.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Она сделала супер работу над проектом.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

скромность; смирение
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Несмотря на успех, он проявил великую скромность.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

рабочий
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Рабочий долго работал на строительной площадке.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

калькулятор
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Она использовала калькулятор, чтобы решить сложное уравнение.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

неловкий
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Его неловкие замечания смутили всех на ужине.
C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

молоти
Meaning
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
Example
Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.
Фермеры использовали машины для обмолота пшеницы после урожая.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

управлять
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Медсестра будет вводить вакцину всем пациентам.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

одежда
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
Магазин специализируется на свадебной одежде.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

иктиозавры (вид вымерших морских рептилий)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Иктиозавры были быстрыми хищниками древних морей.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

пещерный человек
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Некоторые называли его пещерным человеком за отказ использовать современные технологии.
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

обычно
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
Он обычно приходит на работу до 9 утра.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

неподвижный
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
Неподвижные барьеры препятствуют изменениям.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

треска
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Рыбак поймал большую треску в Северной Атлантике.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

счастье
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

дальность
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
Новый электромобиль имеет дальность 400 миль.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

простор
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
Менеджер дал команде немного простора, чтобы завершить проект.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

гироскоп
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.