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C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

акустика
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
Отличная акустика зала позволила оркестру звучать богато и ясно.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

аннулировать
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Суд решил аннулировать брак из-за мошенничества.
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.
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

адаптация
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
Адаптация к изменению климата критична для устойчивости.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

авокадо
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
Авокадо богато полезными жирами и популярен в салатах и на тостах.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

анархия
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
Крах режима привел к анархии на улицах.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

ждать
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Мы ожидаем ваш ответ с большим нетерпением.
A1 verb /æd/

add

добавлять
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Пожалуйста, добавьте сахар в мой кофе.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

антиквар
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Антиквар потратил годы на сбор редких манускриптов из средневекового периода.
C1 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 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

dobavlyat' primetchaniya ili kommentarii
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Uchitel' poprosil studentov anotirovat' stikhotvorenie so svoimi tolkovaniyami.
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.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

ангельский
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
У ребенка была ангельская улыбка.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

идти медленно
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Они медленно идут по парку в воскресное утро.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

добавленный
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Она добавила сахар в свой кофе.
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.
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.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

собрание
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
Школа провела собрание для обсуждения новых правил.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

специальный жаргон
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Воры общались на арго, которое незнакомцы не могли понять.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

бедствие
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
Бедность - это распространённое бедствие во многих частях мира.
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

рекламировать
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
Они рекламируют свои продукты по телевидению.
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.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

апофеоз, вершина
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Многие считают Ренессанс апофеозом искусства и культуры в Европе.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

уместный
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Её замечание было особенно уместным для ситуации.
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

адвокат
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
Адвокат представил убедительные доказательства, чтобы защитить своего клиента в суде.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

достигать
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Она усердно работала, чтобы достичь своих целей.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

заново
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
После неудачи она решила начать свою жизнь заново.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

альтруистичный
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Ее альтруистичная природа побудила ее работать волонтером для благотворительных организаций.
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 /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

прилипание
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Для того чтобы плитки оставались на месте, необходима сильная прилипание.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

деревьевый
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Обезьяны - это древесные животные, которые проводят большую часть своего времени на деревьях.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

осел
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
Фермер использовал осла для перевозки тяжелых грузов.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

внезапно и неожиданно; без предупреждения
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
Встреча закончилась внезапно, когда отключили электричество.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

присягать
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
Свидетель был аджурирован сказать правду в суде.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

хотя
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Хотя шел дождь, они пошли гулять.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

оружие
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Солдаты несли своё оружие в битву.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

послушание
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Ее послушание правилам впечатлило комитет.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

автаркия, самодостаточность
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Некоторые страны стремятся к автаркии, чтобы сократить зависимость от импорта.
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 əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

фальсификация
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
Фальсификация продуктов питания представляет серьезную угрозу для здоровья.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

поразительный
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
Актриса дала поразительное выступление.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

сельскохозяйственный
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Аграрные достижения улучшают продовольственную безопасность.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

аутентично
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Она говорит аутентично о своём опыте.
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

анатомия
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
Она изучает человеческую анатомию в медицинском университете.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

амплитуда
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Амплитуда землетрясения была измерена по шкале Рихтера.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

судить
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Он был признан виновным судом.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

ремесленник
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
Ремесленник создал красивую деревянную скульптуру.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

афазия
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
После инсульта ей поставили диагноз афазии.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

антиоксидант
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
Зеленый чай содержит мощные антиоксиданты, которые замедляют старение.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

относящийся к апелляциям
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Дело было передано в апелляционный суд.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

проницательный или умный
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Его проницательные наблюдения помогли решить сложную проблему.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

счастье
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

агрессивно подойти
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Журналиста подошли протестующие перед судом.
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.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

агрегат, совокупность
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Данные были агрегированы для более ясного представления о рынке.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

апокалиптический
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Фильм изображает апокалиптическое будущее после ядерной войны.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

повязка на руку
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
Традиционная танцовщица носила золотые браслеты, которые сверкали в свете прожекторов.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

предшествующие события
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
Адвокат изучил криминальные предшествующие события подозреваемого.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

уверять
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Он уверил её, что всё будет хорошо.
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.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

активности
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Продуктивные активности способствуют прогрессу.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

затронутый; пострадавший
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Затопленные районы нуждаются в немедленной помощи.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

архаизм
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Это стихотворение полно архаизмов, которые придают ему старомодный привкус.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

атеистический
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Она выросла в атеистической семье, где не было религиозных ритуалов.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

проклятый
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Деревенские жители избегали проклятого дома на холме.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

успокаивать
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Добрые слова помогли облегчить её тревогу.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

кислота
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Лимоны содержат лимонную кислоту.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

доступный
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Этот ресторан предлагает доступные блюда для семей.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

зенитное орудие
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Зенитное орудие было расположено для защиты военной базы.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

амбивалентный
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Она была амбивалентна по поводу принятия нового предложения о работе.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

удобства
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Отель предлагает современные удобства, такие как бесплатный Wi-Fi и бассейн.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

превозносить чрезмерно
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Фанаты восхваляли актера после его выступления.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

уксусный
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
Уксусный запах уксуса наполнил кухню.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

резкий
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
Машина резко остановилась в середине дороги.
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 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

анимация
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Анимация в этом фильме невероятно детализирована.
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

связанный с пищеварением
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
Врач объяснил роль пищеварительного канала в пищеварении.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

отрекаться
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Царь решил абдицировать трон.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

обручаться
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
После многих лет дружбы они решили обручиться.
B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

помощь; поддержка
Meaning
the action of helping someone with a job or task; support
Example
She offered her assistance with the project.
Она предложила свою помощь в проекте.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

отчуждать
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Его грубое поведение отчуждало многих его друзей.
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

засада
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
Солдаты планировали устроить засаду на врага на рассвете.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

прицеливаться
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Он прицелился в мяч в сторону цели.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

агрессировать
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
Армия решила не агрессировать без провокации.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

доступный
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Продукт теперь доступен во всех магазинах.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

бухгалтер
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
Бухгалтер подготовил финансовые отчеты для компании.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

утверждать
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Он утверждал, что никогда не видел этого человека раньше.
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.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

бухгалтерия
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Она работает в бухгалтерии большой компании.
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.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

назначать
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Совет назначит нового директора.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

ловкий, искусный, умелый
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Она ловка в решении сложных проблем.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

величественный
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
Царь вошел в зал с величественным присутствием.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

ассоциированный
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Она тесно связана с экологическими движениями.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ампер
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Ток, протекающий через провод, измеряется в амперах.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

астероид
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Пояс астероидов находится между орбитами Марса и Юпитера.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

артефакты
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Археологи обнаружили ценные артефакты в руинах.
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

впитывать
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
Губка впитала всю воду.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

антология
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Она внесла стихотворение в новую поэтическую антологию.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

афектация
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Ее британский акцент был всего лишь афектацией, чтобы звучать изысканно.
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

аквапоника
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
Аквапоника эффективно использует воду, интегрируя рыбоводство и растениеводство.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

выгодный; благоприятный; прибыльный
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Эта позиция предлагает выгодные возможности для карьерного роста.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

предъявить обвинение
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
Подозреваемого привлекли к ответственности перед судьей этим утром.
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

дружелюбный
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
Они достигли дружелюбного соглашения.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

пепельный цвет
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
Старое здание имело пепельные стены, которые нужно было покрасить.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

арборетум
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Мы посетили городской арборетум, чтобы узнать о экзотических деревьях.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

акцентировать
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Освещение подчеркнуло красоту картины.
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

годовщина
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
Они отпраздновали свою годовщину свадьбы ужином.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

гимн
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
Национальный гимн был исполнен перед футбольным матчем.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

вознесение
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Его быстрый подъем в компании удивил всех.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

атаковать
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Политика атаковали трудными вопросами.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

основывается на личных рассказах, а не на фактах или исследованиях, характеризуется анекдотами
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Книга была наполнена анекдотическими доказательствами вместо данных.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

кислый
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Лимон имеет кислый вкус.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

амбивалентность
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Она чувствовала амбивалентность, принимая предложение о работе.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

наркоман
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Он зависим от видеоигр и проводит часы, играя каждый день.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

машина
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Он купил новую машину на прошлой неделе.