B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

активное воспоминание

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

Активное воспоминание улучшает долгосрочную память и удержание информации.

C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

альманах

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

Он консультировался с альманахом, чтобы проверить фазы луны.

C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

альтруизм, бескорыстное беспокойство о благополучии других

Meaning

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

Его альтруизм мотивировал других становиться волонтерами.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

вспомогательный

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

В больнице есть вспомогательный генератор энергии на случай чрезвычайных ситуаций.

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

ожидать

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

Мы ожидаем большую толпу на мероприятии.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

артефакт

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Музей выставил древние артефакты из Египта.

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 /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 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

принадлежности

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

Дом был продан вместе со всеми его принадлежностями, включая гараж и сад.

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

бдительно

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

Она бдительно прислушивалась к каждому звуку в тёмном лесу.

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 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.

B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

высота

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Самолет летит на высоте 30 000 футов.

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

арка

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

Древняя арка все еще стоит в центре города.

C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

понятный

Meaning

able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible

Example

The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.

Сложная теория стала понятной после объяснения профессора.

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

воспользоваться

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Тебе следует воспользоваться этой возможностью.

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.

A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

тётя

Meaning

the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage

Example

My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.

Моя тётя живёт рядом с нашим домом и часто навещает нас.

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

герметичный

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Храните печенье в герметичной упаковке, чтобы сохранить их свежими.

C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

отвращение

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

У неё сильное отвращение к курению.

C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

якорная стоянка

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

Чёлн был поставлен на якорь рядом с берегом для безопасности.

B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

достижение

Meaning

Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.

Example

Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.

Окончание университета было её величайшим достижением.

B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

обожать

Meaning

to love deeply and respect highly

Example

She adores her little sister.

Она обожает свою младшую сестру.

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

максима, изречение

Meaning

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.

Его речь была полна максим о жизни и успехе.

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.

C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

анти-климакс

Meaning

A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.

Example

The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.

Конец фильма был анти-климаксом после такой захватывающей истории.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

стремиться

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Многие студенты стремятся учиться за границей.

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

аброгировать

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

Правительство решило аброгировать устаревший договор.

A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

другой

Meaning

one more person or thing of the same type

Example

Can I have another cup of tea?

Можно мне еще одну чашку чая?

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

согласиться

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

Мы все согласны с тем, что план отличный.

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.

B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

аттракция; сила притяжения;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

Музей — это основная аттракция для туристов в этом городе.

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

активно

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

Он активно участвует в общественных работах.

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

крайняя физическая или умственная боль; интенсивная боль

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

Он был в агонии после аварии.

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

использовать аллитерацию

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

Поэт часто аллитерирует слова, чтобы создать ритм.

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

смягчать или облегчать

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

Медитация может облегчить стресс и улучшить концентрацию.

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

восхищение

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

Она испытывала большое восхищение к своему учителю.

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

разрешать

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

Комитет был создан для разрешения споров между сторонами.

A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

армия

Meaning

a large organized military force trained for war

Example

The army protected the border from attack.

Армия защитила границу от атаки.

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.

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

аппозиция (параллельная грамматика)

Meaning

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

Example

In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'

В фразе 'мой друг Иван' слово 'Иван' находится в аппозиции с 'моим другом'.

C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

аберрация, отклонение, аномалия

Meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Example

The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.

Учёный отклонил данные как аберрацию.

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

успокаивать

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

Учитель пытался успокоить страхи студентов перед экзаменом.

C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

анте

Meaning

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

Example

Each player placed an ante before the game began.

Каждый игрок поставил анте перед началом игры.

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

реальность

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

Фильм был основан на исторической реальности.

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

отсутствующий

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

Она отсутствовала на собрании вчера.

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

приобретать

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Добровольцы приобретают новые навыки через их опыт.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

чередовать, альтернативный

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Студенты чередуют занятия онлайн и офлайн.

C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

эон

Meaning

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

Example

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.

Динозавры бродили по Земле миллионы эонов назад.

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 /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

автономный

Meaning

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

Example

Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.

Автономные системы обеспечивают большую точность.

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

стремление

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

Его стремление стать успешным предпринимателем.

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

анемия

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

Генетическая терапия эффективно лечит анемию.

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

авторитарный

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

Она говорила авторитарным тоном, который заставил всех замолчать.

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

допустимый

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

Судья постановил, что документ был допустим в качестве доказательства.

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

андрогинный

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

Модное шоу представило моделей с андрогинным внешним видом.

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

одобряющий

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

Учитель кивнул одобрительно, прочитав эссе.

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

автономно

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

Робот может работать автономно без вмешательства человека.

A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

атаковал

Meaning

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

Example

The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

Солдаты атаковали врага на рассвете.

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.

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

архаичный

Meaning

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

Example

Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

Некоторые законы считаются архаичными и больше не актуальны.

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

горький и злой

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

Дебаты стали акримониозными после спорного замечания.

C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

воздержанный

Meaning

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

Example

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

Она вела воздержанную жизнь, избегая всех роскошных удовольствий.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

спрашивать

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

Могу я задать вам вопрос о домашней работе?

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

сложение; процесс добавления

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

Добавление новой комнаты сделало дом более просторным.

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

автоматически

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

Дверь закрывается автоматически после того, как вы входите.

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.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

акр

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

Фермер владеет большим участком плодородной земли.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

родословная

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Он гордится своей королевской родословной.

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

стрела

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

Охотник выстрелил стрелой в цель.

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

влиять

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

Погода может сильно повлиять на наше настроение.

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.

C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

жестокости

Meaning

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

Example

The atrocities shocked the international community.

Жестокости потрясли международное сообщество.

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

согласие

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

Она кивнула головой в молчаливом согласии.

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

архетип, образец

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

Эта картина является архетипом современного искусства.

A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

скорая помощь

Meaning

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

Example

The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.

Скорая помощь приехала на место аварии через несколько минут.

B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

самолет

Meaning

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

Example

The military aircraft flew over the city.

Военный самолет пролетел над городом.

C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

аббат

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

Аббат поприветствовал посетителей в монастыре.

B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

предположение

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

Его предположение о погоде оказалось неверным.

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

о

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

Мы говорили о новом проекте вчера.

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.

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

подросток

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

Подростки часто испытывают быстрые физические и эмоциональные изменения.

C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

пахотный

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

Фермер купил пахотную землю, чтобы расширить свои посевы.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

призрак

Meaning

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

Example

The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.

Дети испугались от внезапного призрака в старом доме.

C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

авангардистский

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

Дизайны авангард определяют новый опыт в ресторане.

A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

активность; деятельность; задача

Meaning

something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim

Example

Physical activity is important for good health.

Физическая активность важна для хорошего здоровья.

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

развлечение; радость; увеселение

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

Смех детей показал их развлечение от выступления клоуна.

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

доступность

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

Доступность чистой воды важна для здоровья.

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

алименты

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

Суд обязал его платить ежемесячное алименты своей бывшей жене.

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

датированный ранее

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

Письмо было антикредитовано, чтобы выглядеть более официально.

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.

A2 noun /æd/

ad

объявление

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

Компания выпустила новое объявление для своего смартфона.

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

амбициозное предприятие

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

Артемида — это амбициозное предприятие в космических исследованиях.

C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

самоочевидный, явно истинный без необходимости доказательств

Meaning

Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof

Example

It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.

Это самоочевидно, что упорный труд ведет к успеху.

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

оправдывать

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

Присяжные решили оправдать подсудимого по всем обвинениям.

C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

сопредельный

Meaning

to be next to or share a border with

Example

The park abuts the river on the north side.

Парк находится рядом с рекой на северной стороне.

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

автоматическая машина

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

Он работал как автомат, не показывая никаких эмоций.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

орлиный

Meaning

curved like an eagle's beak; hooked

Example

He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.

У него был орлиный нос, который придавал ему выдающийся вид.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

дружелюбный и приятный; добродушный; добрый

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

Мой сосед очень дружелюбный и всегда тепло приветствует всех.

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.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

агроном

Meaning

A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.

Example

The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.

Агроном предложил новые методы для улучшения урожайности риса.

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

с недоверием

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

Она посмотрела на его необычное предложение с недоверием.

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.

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

аутархия

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

Нация попыталась достичь аутархии, чтобы уменьшить зависимость от импорта.

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

ошеломлённый

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

Я был ошеломлён его внезапным объявлением.

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.

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

истощение

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

Компания столкнулась с высокой текучестью кадров из-за неудовлетворенности работой.

A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

способный

Meaning

having the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

She is able to speak three languages fluently.

Она способна говорить на трех языках бегло.

C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

квитанция

Meaning

a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt

Example

He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.

Он потребовал квитанцию после того, как оплатил кредит.

C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

ассимиляция

Meaning

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

Example

Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.

Правильная ассимиляция знаний ведет к эффективному обучению.

C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

намекать

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

Example

The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.

Профессор упомянул Шекспира во время лекции.

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

аллювий

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

Аллювий на берегах рек очень плодороден для сельского хозяйства.

анахронистический

Meaning

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

Example

His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.

Его взгляды на гендерные роли считаются анахронистическими.