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C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

богатство
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Его богатство позволило ему путешествовать по миру.
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

искусство
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
Она изучала искусство в университете.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

надеяться
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Я надеюсь, что завтра не будет дождя.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

недоверчивый
Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
Он бросил ей недоверчивый взгляд, когда она заявила, что может летать.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

хлопковая ткань
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
Хлопковая ткань идеально подходит для летней одежды.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

депортировать
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
Правительство решило депортировать незаконных иммигрантов.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

основание
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
В математике десятичная система имеет основание десяти.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

жаждущий, стремящийся
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
Исследователь был жаждущим приключений.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

подрядчик
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
Подрядчик завершил строительный проект вовремя.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

несчастный человек
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
Бедный несчастный человек был оставлен на улице на холоде без приюта.
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

класс
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
Наш класс собирается каждое утро в девять.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

запад
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Солнце заходит на западе.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

плавание
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Она взяла уроки плавания, чтобы улучшить свои навыки плавания.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

ограничено для определённого человека, группы или области; не делится с другими
Meaning
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
Example
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.
Отель предоставляет эксклюзивный доступ к частному пляжу.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

диалектика
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
Сократа часто считают величайшим диалектиком в истории.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

распределять
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
Машина диспенсирует чистую питьевую воду.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

благочестие
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Его благочестие было очевидно в его ежедневных молитвах.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

утвердительный
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Она дала утвердительный ответ на предложение.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

растительный
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
В супе был отчетливый растительный вкус.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

неспособный
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Он неспособен понять сложные инструкции.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

жесткое испытание, плавильный тигель
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
Команда вышла сильнее из плавильного тигля соревнования.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

реферер
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Реферер получил бонус за рекомендацию нового клиента.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

деспотичная и сварливая женщина
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
Персонаж был изображен как громкая и властная термагантка.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

цензурировать
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Правительство пыталось цензурировать спорный фильм.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

иконический
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
Фраза "Это было лучшее время..." является иконической.
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

проживать
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Они живут в большом доме у реки.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

счастье
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

эллиптический
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Планета следует по эллиптической орбите вокруг солнца.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

черный перец
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Приправьте стейк солью и свежемолотым черным перцем.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

психопатический
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
Фильм изображал психопатического убийцу, не имеющего чувства эмпатии.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

слишком упрощенный
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Его объяснение было слишком упрощенным и игнорировало ключевые детали.
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

кровавый
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
Солдат вернулся с битвы с кровавой рукой.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

оплата труда; компенсация; вознаграждение
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
Эта работа предлагает отличную оплату труда и преимущества.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

записаться
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Она решила записаться на языковой курс, чтобы улучшить свои навыки.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

сторожа, наблюдение
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Охранник следил за подозрительной активностью.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

дорогой
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Она очень дорога своим бабушке и дедушке.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

внучка
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Её внучка навещает её каждые выходные.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

нерв; мужество
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Она собрала смелость поговорить перед большой аудиторией.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

последовательность
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
Танцевальная последовательность была идеально хореографирована.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

владеть
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Она владеет красивым домом в городе.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

разоружить
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Солдаты получили приказ разоружить заключенных.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

гитара
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Она научилась играть на гитаре, когда ей было двенадцать лет.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

непостижимый или бездонный
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
Океан казался безбрежным, когда он простирался до горизонта.
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

почтение
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
Она очень уважаема своими коллегами.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

раздражающий
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
Ожидание в длинной очереди — одна из самых раздражающих задач.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

гептагон
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Учитель математики нарисовал гептагон на доске.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

консерватизм
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
Консерватизм ценит традиции и постепенное развитие.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

остановить
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
Поезд внезапно остановился на станции.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

беспорядки; восстание
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
Мирная демонстрация превратилась в беспорядки, когда насилие вспыхнуло.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

законодательное собрание
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
Законодательный орган разрабатывает законы для управления.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

идеология
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
Демократия основана на идеологии свободы и равенства.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

запретник
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
Запретник вел кампанию против продажи алкоголя в городе.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

больной; страдающий от болезни
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
Больное дерево нужно было удалить из сада.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

инструктор
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
Инструктор по вождению был очень терпелив с новыми учениками.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

утомительный
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
Долгое путешествие было крайне утомительным.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

зиния
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Сад был полон ярких зинний разных цветов.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

углубляться
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Исследователь углубился в древние манускрипты, чтобы найти подсказки.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

унивалентность
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
Водород характеризуется своей унивалентностью в химических реакциях.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

соответственно; таким образом; в соответствии с обстоятельствами
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
Погода была плохой, поэтому мероприятие было отменено соответственно.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

несравненный; без равных; без конкурентов
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Её несравненная красота очаровала всех.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

мрак
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Они шли через мрак пещеры с факелами.
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.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

революционная инициатива
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
Революционная инициатива способствует устойчивой энергии.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

арсенал
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
Армия хранила свое оружие в безопасном арсенале.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

локатив
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
В латинском языке локативный падеж используется для указания местоположения.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

подлец
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Только подлый человек предаст своего ближайшего друга.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

пестициды
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Чрезмерное использование пестицидов может навредить окружающей среде.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

предательство
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Его предательство потрясло всех, кто ему доверял.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

медиальный
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Медиальная сторона колена более подвержена травмам.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

удаленный
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
Система была удалена в безопасное место.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

ужасно
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Он чувствовал себя ужасно грустным после того, как услышал новость.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

всемогущество
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Многие религии описывают всемогущество Бога как абсолютное.
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.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

иллюстрировать
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Его преданность иллюстрирует настоящее лидерство.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

определённый; ясный; специфический
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Нам нужен окончательный ответ к завтрашнему дню.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

подавлять
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
Он подавил смех во время серьезной встречи.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

не в ноте
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Певец был немного не в ноте во время выступления.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

фанатик
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Он фанатичный болельщик своей футбольной команды.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

богатый; состоятельный; процветающий
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
Богатый бизнесмен пожертвовал миллионы на благотворительность.
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.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

рот
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
Пожалуйста, откройте рот широко, чтобы стоматолог мог осмотреть.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

психопат
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
Психопат кричал чепуху на улице.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

недостаток; потребность
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
В зонах, пострадавших от засухи, не хватает пресной воды.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

монотеизм
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
Ислам и христианство — это религии, основанные на монотеизме.
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

неудобство; беспокойство; трудность
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
Бронирование билетов онлайн может избавить вас от неудобства ожидания в длинных очередях в театре.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

остатки
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Собака съела остатки со стола.
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

руины
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
Спасательная команда искала среди обломков после землетрясения.
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

полезные бактерии
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
Йогурт является природным источником пробиотиков, которые помогают пищеварению.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

перелом; трещина в кости
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Доктор подтвердил, что у него была трещина в запястье.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

соло
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Она решила выступить с сольным танцем на шоу талантов.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

участники
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Участники насладятся захватывающими видами.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

субсидия
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
Субсидирование сельского хозяйства помогает фермерам поддерживать производство сельскохозяйственных культур.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

предварительный
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Предварительные шаги имеют решающее значение перед основным проектом.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

стимулировать
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Подобающий солнечный свет стимулирует рост растений.
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

подкаст
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Подкасты отличные для улучшения слуха.
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

совет
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
Я получил совет, как улучшить свою презентацию.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

гриб
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Странный гриб рос на старом дереве.
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

проклятие
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Ведьма произнесла страшное проклятие на своих врагов.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

свеча
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Мы зажгли свечу во время отключения электричества
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

злобность; скупость
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Его злобность по отношению к бедным детям потрясла всех в соседстве.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

быстрее
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Эта машина быстрее старой.
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

поддерживать
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
Судья пообещал поддерживать справедливость любой ценой.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

пугать
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
Крутой подъем не напугал опытных туристов.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

январь
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Январь обычно самый холодный месяц.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

распределять
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
Менеджер выделил средства для нового проекта.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

сжимать
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Она сжала тюбик с зубной пастой, чтобы извлечь последнюю часть.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

секретность
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Проект был проведен в полной секретности.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

кампания
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Экологическая кампания успешно повысила осведомленность о изменении климата.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

три экземпляра
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Документы были подготовлены в трех экземплярах для официального использования.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

замещать
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Цифровые платформы заменили традиционные газеты.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

невероятный
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
Выступление фокусника было абсолютно невероятным.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

хвалебный
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
Оратор дал восхвалительный отчет о достижениях лидера.
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.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

лантана
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Цветы лантаны привлекают бабочек в сад.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

диск / устройство для хранения данных
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Все данные сохраняются на жестком диске.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

грубая мука
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Она использовала грубую муку для приготовления домашнего хлеба с деревенской текстурой.