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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.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

назначения
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Государственные назначения следуют за меритократией.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Приключение
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Любители приключений обожают путешествия.
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.
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.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

среди
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
Команда осталась спокойной среди хаоса.
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.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

автоматизация
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
Автоматизация увеличивает эффективность и снижает ошибки в производстве.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

спорить
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Они часто спорят о политике.
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

пепел
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
После пожара остался только пепел от дома.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

молчаливое согласие
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Его молчаливое согласие с несправедливыми правилами было удивительным.
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?
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

с открытым ртом
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Она стояла с открытым ртом, пораженная захватывающим видом.
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.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

азиатский болотный угорь
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Азиатский болотный угорь может дышать воздухом и выживать в мелкой грязной воде.
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.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

соседство
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Соседство двух зданий облегчило их соединение.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

умение и ловкость
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Его умение в переговорах помогло успешно завершить сделку.
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

соглашаться
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
Правительство наконец согласилось с требованиями протестующих.
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.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

агроэкология
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
Агроэкология способствует экологически чистому сельскому хозяйству.
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.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

золотой
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Шахтеры обнаружили золотую жилу в горах.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

усугублять
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Царапание сыпи только ухудшит состояние.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

антропология
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Она решила специализироваться на антропологии в университете.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

сокращать
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
Редактор решил сократить длинный роман для молодых читателей.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

спорить
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Соседи начали спорить из-за границы стены.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

антисоциальный; враждебный социальной системе
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Его антисоциальное поведение мешало ему заводить друзей.
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

алфавит
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
Дети обычно учат алфавит перед тем, как читать слова.
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 /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

аморальный
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Персонаж в романе был изображён как полностью аморальный.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

академия
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Он поступил в военную академию.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

импровизировать
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
Комик импровизировал шутку, когда микрофон не сработал.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

передний
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
Передняя часть мозга контролирует логическое мышление.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

изумлять
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Последний трюк фокусника изумил публику.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

актив
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Недвижимость - один из самых ценных активов.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

ссора, спор
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Произошёл короткий конфликт между двумя водителями.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

увеличить
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Компания планирует увеличить свою рабочую силу.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

предшествовать
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Краткое введение обычно предшествует основному тексту.
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.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

азиатский морской окунь
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Азиатский морской окунь высоко ценится в аквакультуре за быстрый рост.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

выполнять
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Она смогла достичь всех своих целей за год.
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

благоприятный
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
Свадьба состоялась в благоприятный день.
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

жадность
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Его жадность привела его к эксплуатации своих работников.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

едкий
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Его едкие комментарии оскорбили многих людей на собрании.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

судебный орган
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
Судебный орган принял решение по делу.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

аннексировать
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Империя аннексировала соседнее королевство после войны.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

покидать
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Они были вынуждены покинуть свой дом из-за наводнения.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

после
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Мы пошли за мороженым после фильма.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

связанный с ухом
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Доктор использовал аурикулярный термометр, чтобы проверить температуру пациента.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

вход
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Нет входа без действительного билета.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

признавать
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Она признала свою ошибку и извинилась.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

адвокат
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Она наняла адвоката, чтобы он представлял её в суде.
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 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

отвратительный
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Они жили в отвратительной бедности.
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.
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

усыновить
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
Они решили усыновить ребенка из детского дома.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

утвердить
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Комитет утвердит новую политику завтра.
A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

авиакомпания
Meaning
A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.
Example
The airline announced a discount on international tickets.
Авиакомпания объявила о скидке на международные билеты.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

пособие
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Дети получают еженедельное пособие за помощь по дому.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

летописец
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
Летописец тщательно задокументировал события правления короля.
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.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

соответственно
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Она была одета соответственно мероприятию.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

усиление
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
Микрофон обеспечивает усиление голоса говорящего.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

покорный
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Он дал покорную улыбку и согласился с планом.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

преимущество; выгода
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Наличие высшего образования дает вам преимущество на рынке труда.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

антропоид
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
Горилла считается антропоидным обезьяной.
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

прогресс; развитие; предоплата
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
Технологии сделали большие успехи в последние годы.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

подтверждать
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Он подтвердил свою невиновность перед судьей.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

до сотворения мира
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Некоторые мифы говорят о хаосе антемундане до того, как был установлен порядок.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

неправильно
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
План пошел не так, когда погода внезапно изменилась.
B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

награда
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Она получила награду за выдающееся выступление.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

сухая долина
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
После шторма аройо быстро заполнился водой.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

привлечённый
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
Её привлекла идея учёбы за границей.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

несчастный случай
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Меры безопасности направлены на предотвращение несчастных случаев.
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

асинхронный
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
Асинхронные курсы позволяют студентам учиться в своем собственном темпе.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

аффинитет
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
У неё есть склонность к классической музыке.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

любой
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
Любой может присоединиться к клубу.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

ассоциировать
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
Я ассоциирую эту песню с летом.
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 /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

аскетизм, самодисциплина
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Аскетизм был частью многих религиозных традиций на протяжении всей истории.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

временная приостановка
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Проект был приостановлен до тех пор, пока средства не стали доступны.
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

омовение
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
Он совершил утреннюю омовение перед молитвой.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

антоним
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ — это антоним слова ‘cold’.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

архитектор
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Архитектор спроектировал современное офисное здание.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

арборикультура
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Он изучал арборикультуру, чтобы улучшить городские зеленые зоны.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

нападение
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Он был обвинен в нападении после драки.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

аморфный
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
План оставался аморфным и не имел четких деталей.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

водяной
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Решение было в водяной форме.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

авторитет
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
Региональный авторитет был подчеркнут.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

действенный
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
Адвокат подтвердил, что доказательства были действенными в суде.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

проинформировать
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
Менеджер проинформирует персонал о новых политиках.
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 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

развлекать
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
Клоун развлекал детей на вечеринке.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

абсорбция
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Растения помогают в абсорбции углекислого газа.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

афроамериканец
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Она гордится своим афроамериканским наследием.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

восхождение на трон / принятие договора
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
Восхождение короля на трон было отмечено великой церемонией.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

анималкул
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Ученый наблюдал за анималкулем, движущимся под микроскопом.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

накопление
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
Накопление пыли влияет на эффективность бытовой техники.
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.
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

проживание
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
У студентов были подходящие условия проживания.
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.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

амбициозный/амбициозная
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Она амбициозна и усердно работает, чтобы достичь своих целей.
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.
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.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

поперек, против
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Павший дерево лежало поперек дороги, блокируя движение.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

смутное предвестие
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
Пьеса предлагает смутное предвестие политической нестабильности, которая еще предстоит.