C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

агролесоводство

Meaning

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

Example

Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.

Агролесоводство улучшает качество почвы и урожайность культур.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

слуховой

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

Лекция была слуховым опытом, а также интеллектуальным.

A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

также

Meaning

in addition; too

Example

She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.

Она поет красиво и также играет на гитаре.

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.

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

аноним; безымянный

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

Автор опубликовал книгу под анонимным псевдонимом.

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

оскорбление

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

Он воспринял ее критику как личное оскорбление.

A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

африканский

Meaning

relating to Africa or its people

Example

She studied African culture in university.

Она изучала африканскую культуру в университете.

C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

апатичный

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

Он был безразличен к исходу матча.

C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

отвратительный

Meaning

causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant

Example

The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.

Заключенных держали в отвратительных условиях.

C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

арбитраж

Meaning

the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court

Example

The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.

Контракт предусматривает арбитраж для разрешения любых споров.

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.

C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

академик

Meaning

a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study

Example

The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.

Академики собрались, чтобы обсудить будущее образования.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

Example

Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.

C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning

a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader

Example

The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

дерзость

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

Его дерзость поставить под сомнение власть была восхитительной.

C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

в разработке

Meaning

In progress; happening or being prepared.

Example

There are several new projects afoot in the company.

В компании есть несколько новых проектов в разработке.

A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

внимание

Meaning

the act of focusing on something or someone

Example

The teacher asked for the students' attention.

Учитель попросил внимание студентов.

C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

строгий, простой

Meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

Монах вел строгую жизнь в горах.

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

аффидевит

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

Свидетель подал афидевит в суд.

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

абстиненция, воздержание

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

Его врач порекомендовал воздержание от алкоголя для лучшего здоровья.

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.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

внимательный; осторожный; настороженный

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

Внимательный студент внимательно слушал каждое слово, которое сказал учитель.

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

консультативный

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

Комитет работает в консультативной роли при совете директоров.

C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

антихрист

Meaning

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

Example

Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.

Некоторые люди боятся появления антихриста в будущем.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

подмышка

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

Он нанес дезодорант на свою подмышку.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

асексуальный

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

Многие растения размножаются с помощью асексуальных методов, таких как почкование или деление.

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 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.

C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

абсцесс

Meaning

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

Example

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

Стоматолог лечил абсцесс в его зубе.

A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

гнев

Meaning

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Example

His anger was evident when he slammed the door.

Его гнев был очевиден, когда он хлопнул дверью.

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.

A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

позволить себе

Meaning

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

Example

I can't afford a new car right now.

Я не могу позволить себе купить новую машину прямо сейчас.

C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

привлекать

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

Example

The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.

Прекрасный сад привлекал посетителей издалека.

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

способность

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

У нее есть сильная способность к изучению новых языков.

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

зависимый

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

Многие люди зависимы от социальных сетей.

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

союзный; ассоциированный; связанный

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

Союзные войска работали вместе во время войны.

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 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

аллювиальный

Meaning

Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).

Example

The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.

Фермеры выращивают культуры на плодородных аллювиальных равнинах.

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 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 /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.

C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

металлическая подставка для дров

Meaning

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

Example

The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.

Дрова покоились на андирах в старом камине.

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

предположения

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

Его предположения о проекте были совершенно неверными.

C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

ранее упомянутый

Meaning

mentioned before; previously stated

Example

The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.

Указанные ранее условия должны быть выполнены до утверждения.

C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

астигматизм

Meaning

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

Example

She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.

Она носит очки, чтобы исправить свой астигматизм.

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

возникать

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

Проблемы могут возникнуть, если вы не спланируете заранее.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

аскетический

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

Он вел аскетическую жизнь в горах, вдали от мирских удобств.

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

предполагать

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

Я предполагаю, что он опоздает на встречу.

A1 article /æn/

an

неопределённый артикль

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

Она съела яблоко на завтрак.

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

ошеломленный

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

Зрители были ошеломлены трагической сценой.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

аналогия

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Учитель использовал аналогию с деревом, чтобы объяснить структуру эссе.

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

агностик

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

Он описал себя как агностика, а не как атеиста.

C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

быть в избытке

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example

Opportunities abound in the field of technology.

Возможности в области технологий обильны.

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

тревожный; беспокойный

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

Она чувствовала тревогу по поводу предстоящего собеседования.

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 ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

увеличение или расширение

Meaning

Increasing quantity, power or performance.

Example

The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.

Компания инвестировала в аугментацию своей рабочей силы.

C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

отверстие / дыра

Meaning

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

Example

Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.

Свет вошел через маленькое отверстие в стене.

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

предсказывать

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

Тёмные облака предсказывают приближающийся шторм.

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

артистический

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

У нее есть художественное чувство дизайна.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

алебастр (белый минерал, похожий на камень)

Meaning

A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.

Example

The statue was carved from pure alabaster.

Статуя была вырезана из чистого алебастра.

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.

B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

анти-дискриминационный

Meaning

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.

Example

The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.

Анти-дискриминационное движение было революционным.

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 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

оскорбить

Meaning

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

Example

She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.

Она почувствовала себя оскорбленной несправедливым решением.

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

апостол, защитник

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

Он стал апостолом охраны окружающей среды.

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

на самом деле

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

Она на самом деле завершила проект раньше срока.

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

предок

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

Она исследовала свое родословное дерево, чтобы узнать о своих предках.

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

в алфавитном порядке

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

Имена перечислены в алфавитном порядке в реестре.

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

внимательно

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

Она внимательно слушала указания своего учителя.

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

обильный

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

Сад был полон ярких цветов.

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

быстрый и гибкий

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

Стартап-команда была гибкой в ответе на изменения на рынке.

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

гнездо орла

Meaning

An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.

Example

The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.

Орел гордо сидел рядом с его гнездом высоко на скале.

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

внешность; присутствие; проявление

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

Ее появление на мероприятии удивило всех.

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

апелляция; запрос; привлекательность

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

Благотворительная организация сделала апелляцию о пожертвованиях.

C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

трудный

Meaning

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Example

The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

Путешествие через горы было трудным путешествием.

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.

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

Example

The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

антифона

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

Хор спел антифону перед тем, как начать основное песнопение.

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

aggressive

агрессивный

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

Продавец использовал агрессивную стратегию, чтобы завершить сделку.

A1 preposition /æt/

at

на

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

Она приехала в аэропорт вовремя.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

абрикос

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

Абрикосовое дерево производит сладкие плоды летом.

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

плечо

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

Она несла плечо книг в библиотеку.

C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

амброзийный

Meaning

Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.

Аромат только что испеченного хлеба был просто амброзийный.

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

страсть, энтузиазм

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

Она говорила с страстью о своем новом проекте.

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

дружба

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

Договор помог поддержать дружбу между соседними странами.

C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

выражение

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

Его артикуляция во время дебатов впечатлила всех.

A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

актёр

Meaning

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television

Example

The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.

Знаменитый актёр выиграл награду за свою работу в новом фильме.

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

агроэкосистема

Meaning

An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.

Example

A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.

Здоровая агроэкосистема улучшает плодородие почвы.

B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

щиколотка

Meaning

the joint connecting the foot with the leg

Example

He twisted his ankle while playing football.

Он подвернул щиколотку, играя в футбол.

B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

оценить

Meaning

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

The teacher assessed the students' progress.

Учитель оценил прогресс студентов.

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 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

пчеловодство

Meaning

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

Example

Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.

Пчеловодство играет важную роль в сельском хозяйстве, поддерживая опыление.

C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

ателье (студия художника или дизайнера)

Meaning

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

Example

The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.

Художник пригласил нас в свою мастерскую, чтобы показать свою новую коллекцию.

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.

C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

ампутировать

Meaning

to cut off a limb from the body by surgery

Example

The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.

Врачи должны были ампутировать его ногу после аварии.

C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

похожие

Meaning

Of similar character or related by blood.

Example

His reaction was akin to shock.

Его реакция была похожа на шок.

B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

Example

The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

архитектурный

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

Город известен своими красивыми архитектурными проектами.

C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

амортизировать

Meaning

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

Example

They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.

Они планируют амортизировать ипотеку в течение 20 лет.

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

бдительный

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

Бдительная собака залаяла на незнакомца, подходящего к дому.

B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

алкоголизм

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

Его алкоголизм повлиял как на его здоровье, так и на семейную жизнь.

A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

совет

Meaning

Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Example

Experts provide advice for better air quality.

Эксперты дают советы для улучшения качества воздуха.

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 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

жадный

Meaning

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.

Жадный арендодатель несправедливо увеличил аренду.

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

амфитеатр

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

Концерт состоялся в древнем амфитеатре.

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

бок о бок

Meaning

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

Example

The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.

Солдаты маршировали два бок о бок по улице.

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.

C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

сокращать

Meaning

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

Example

We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.

Мы часто сокращаем 'Доктор' до 'Др'.

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

ежегодно

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

Компания проводит общее собрание ежегодно.