C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

псевдоним

Meaning

A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.

Example

The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.

Преступник был известен под псевдонимом 'Тень'.

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

убой / массовое убийство

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

Армия убила сотни вражеских солдат.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

анус

Meaning

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

Example

The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.

Доктор осмотрел анус пациента во время медицинского осмотра.

C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

эле́гия

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

Поэт написал элегию о своем покойном друге.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

перегружать

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

Не перегружайте стиральную машину, иначе она может сломаться.

B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

терпимость

Meaning

the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist

Example

Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.

Религиозная терпимость важна в разнообразном обществе.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

подводный

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

Дайверы исследовали подводную пещерную систему, заполненную редкими рыбами.

C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

монолог

Meaning

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

Example

Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.

Монолог Гамлета — это один из самых известных отрывков в драме Шекспира.

C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

взлом дома

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

Вора арестовали за взлом дома.

C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

дружелюбный

Meaning

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

Example

She greeted us with a genial smile.

Она встретила нас с дружелюбной улыбкой.

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

авторитарный

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

Авторитарное воспитание часто ограничивает независимость ребенка.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

второстепенная работа

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

Второстепенные обсуждения привели к взаимопониманию.

C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

человек в рваной одежде

Meaning

A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.

Example

A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.

Тэттердемалион бродил по улицам в поисках еды.

B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

сено

Meaning

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

Example

The cows were eating hay in the barn.

Коровы ели сено в амбаре.

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

тщеславный; бесполезный

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

Она провела часы перед зеркалом, будучи довольно тщеславной.

A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

включая

Meaning

used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group

Example

Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.

Многие люди посетили мероприятие, включая студентов и преподавателей.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.

A2 noun /niː/

Knee

колено

Meaning

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

Example

He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.

Он упал и поцарапал колено о тротуар.

A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

правильно

Meaning

in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes

Example

She answered all the questions correctly.

Она ответила на все вопросы правильно.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

раньше; раньше всего

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

Здание раньше было школой, но теперь это общественный центр.

B2 verb /swel/

swell

опухать

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

десять

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

У меня десять яблок в корзине.

C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

важная персона

Meaning

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

Example

Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.

Несколько иностранных высокопоставленных лиц присутствовали на государственном банкете.

C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

трибун

Meaning

a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights

Example

He was seen as a tribune of the common people.

Его считали трибуном народа.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

актуальный

Meaning

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Example

She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.

Она задала актуальный вопрос на встрече.

B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

ссылка

Meaning

the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information

Example

Please provide references to support your research claims.

Пожалуйста, предоставьте ссылки для поддержки ваших исследовательских утверждений.

B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

препятствие

Meaning

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

Плохая погода была главным препятствием на нашем пути.

C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

Meaning

capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller

Example

The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

без церемоний/грубый

Meaning

Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.

Example

He made an unceremonious exit from the party.

Он сделал без церемоний выход с вечеринки.

B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

срочно

Meaning

in a way that requires immediate attention or action

Example

The patient urgently needs medical attention.

Пациенту срочно нужна медицинская помощь.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

шкаф

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

Example

The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.

Кухонный шкаф полный тарелок и посуды.

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

злой

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

Злые поступки тирана разрушили королевство.

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

аспирант

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

Она является претендентом на стипендию университета.

C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

капать / двигать мяч с помощью маленьких касаний или отскоков

Meaning

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

Example

The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.

Малыш пролил молоко на свою рубашку.

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

прачечник

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

Прачечник собирал грязную одежду из каждого дома в деревне.

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

экстремизм патриотизма

Meaning

extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy

Example

The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.

Речь политика была наполнена джингоизмом.

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

печальный

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

Печальная баллада вызвала слёзы на их глазах.

B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

выполнять

Meaning

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Example

NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.

NASA планирует выполнить миссию в три этапа.

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

лишать

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

Новый закон может лишить людей их прав.

C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

обыкновенный карп

Meaning

A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food

Example

Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.

Обыкновенный карп — важная рыба в аквакультуре.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

неумолимый

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

Солдаты столкнулись с неумолимым врагом, который отказался сдаться.

B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

изобретение

Meaning

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Example

The invention revolutionized communication.

Изобретение произвело революцию в коммуникации.

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

позже; затем; после

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

Мы поужинали, а потом посмотрели фильм.

C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

отцовбийство

Meaning

The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.

Example

The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.

Суд осудил его за отцовбийство после трагического инцидента.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

самооценка

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Развитие самооценки требует времени и постоянных усилий.

C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

эйфорический

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

Фанаты были эйфоричны после победы своей команды.

C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

инфекционная болезнь скота

Meaning

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

Example

The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.

Фермер потерял много коров во время вспышки мурейна.

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

метла

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

Она использовала старую метлу, чтобы подмести опавшие листья с веранды.

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

пчеловодческая станция

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

Фермер построил новую пчеловодческую станцию для производства органического меда.

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

профессионализм

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

Его профессионализм в нескольких языках впечатляющ.

C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

анальгезия

Meaning

The inability to feel pain while still conscious.

Example

The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.

Врач вызвал анальгезию перед проведением процедуры.

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

вывихнуть

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

Он вывихнул плечо, играя в футбол.

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

критик

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

Кинокритик похвалил последний фильм режиссера.

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

строго

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

Курение строго запрещено в здании.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

искренний

Meaning

genuine; not pretended or insincere

Example

She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.

Она выразила искреннюю радость от успеха своей подруги.

C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

лабиринт, сложная сеть путей

Meaning

A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.

Example

The city's streets were like a labyrinth.

Улицы города были как лабиринт.

C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

успокаивать

Meaning

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.

Example

The mother tried to pacify her crying child.

Мать пыталась успокоить своего плачущего ребенка.

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.

C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

эклектизм

Meaning

A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.

Работа архитектора демонстрирует эклектизм, смешивая современные и традиционные элементы.

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

романтичный

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

Они наслаждались романтическим ужином при свечах.

C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

основная часть, суть

Meaning

the essential or central part of something

Example

The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.

Основная часть его аргумента заключалась в том, что честность важнее всего.

C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

владелец

Meaning

A person who owns or holds something.

Example

The possessor of the land built a new house.

Владелец земли построил новый дом.

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

переваривать

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

Это занимает время, чтобы переварить тяжелую пищу.

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

личность

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

У нее очень открытая и дружелюбная личность.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

без воображения, обычный

Meaning

without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary

Example

His drawings were simple and fanciless.

Его рисунки были простыми и без воображения.

C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ужасно

Meaning

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

Example

The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.

Обслуживание в ресторане было ужасно медленным.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

неосязаемый

Meaning

unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand

Example

There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.

В комнате было неосязаемое чувство страха.

B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

охота

Meaning

the activity of chasing and killing wild animals

Example

Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.

Охота строго регулируется во многих странах.

C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

ткач птица

Meaning

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

Example

The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.

Ткач птица умело строит свое сложное гнездо

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

обвинять

Meaning

to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with

Example

Don't blame me for the mistake.

Не обвиняй меня за ошибку.

B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

доброжелательно

Meaning

in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill

Example

She kindly helped the old man cross the street.

Она доброжелательно помогла пожилому мужчине перейти улицу.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

позорный

Meaning

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Example

The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.

Журналист избегал оставаться в позорной части города.

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

переставлять

Meaning

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

Example

He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.

Он переустроил стул, чтобы сделать его более удобным.

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

бич / наказание

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

Болезнь и бедность остаются бичом во многих регионах.

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

марионетка

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

Царь был лишь номинальным лидером без реальной власти.

C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

шутливый

Meaning

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

Example

The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.

Шутливые замечания профессора развлекли класс.

C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

просить

Meaning

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

Example

The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.

Благотворительная организация просит пожертвования для жертв наводнений.

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

резко

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

Цены резко выросли после объявления.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

подпись

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

Пожалуйста, поставьте свою подпись внизу документа.

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

христианство

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

Христианство имеет миллионы последователей по всему миру.

B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

поспешный; торопливый

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

Не принимай поспешных решений, когда ты зол.

C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

сворачиваться

Meaning

to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state

Example

The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.

Кровь быстро свернулась после пореза.

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

высаживаться

Meaning

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Example

The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.

Пассажиры сошли с самолета после приземления.

C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

теологический

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

Он написал теологическую работу о концепции божественной справедливости.

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

выбирать

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

Граждане выбрали нового президента.

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

упорный

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

Несмотря на многие неудачи, её упорные усилия привели к успеху.

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

счастье

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

Она была очень счастлива получить подарок.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

нормальный; типичный; соответствующий стандарту; здоровый

Meaning

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

Example

It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.

Это нормально чувствовать себя нервным перед важным экзаменом.

B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

студент бакалавриата

Meaning

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

Example

She is an undergraduate studying computer science.

Она студентка бакалавриата, изучающая компьютерные науки.

C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

криптический, загадочный, неясный

Meaning

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.

Example

The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.

Сообщение было криптическим и трудным для расшифровки.

C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

игрок

Meaning

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

Example

The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.

Старый трактир был полон игроков, соревнующихся в картах и костях.

B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

равенство

Meaning

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Example

Equality in education is a key goal.

Равенство в образовании — ключевая цель.

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

целый

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

Он съел всю пиццу сам.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

предсказать

Meaning

to predict or announce something before it happens

Example

The old man claimed he could foretell the future.

Старик утверждал, что он может предсказать будущее.

C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

библиофил

Meaning

A person who loves or collects books.

Example

She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.

Она настоящая библиофил, которая проводит выходные в старых книжных магазинах.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

синус

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

Он страдал от инфекции синусов, которая вызвала головную боль.

C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

заставить кого-то вступить в армию

Meaning

to force someone into military service

Example

The government conscripted young men during the war.

Правительство призвало молодых людей во время войны.

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

внимательно

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

Пожалуйста, внимательно прочитайте инструкции.

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

пандемия

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

Пандемия COVID-19 изменила мир драматически.

C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

мизантропический

Meaning

having or showing a dislike of humankind

Example

His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.

Его мизантропическое отношение затрудняло ему завести друзей.

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

флорист

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

Мы купили букет у местного флориста.

A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

проблемы

Meaning

Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

Example

Health issues from pollution are increasing.

Проблемы со здоровьем из-за загрязнения растут.

C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

неприкосновенный

Meaning

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.

Example

Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.

Свобода слова считается неприкосновенной в демократических обществах.

C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

уединение

Meaning

The state of being private, away from other people.

Example

She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.

Она провела выходные в полном уединении в своей хижине.

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

простой

Meaning

easy to understand or do; simple

Example

Her explanation was straightforward and clear.

Ее объяснение было простым и ясным.

C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

утолить

Meaning

to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

Example

He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.

Он выпил воду, чтобы утолить жажду после долгого забега.

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

доверенная подруга

Meaning

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

Example

The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.

Слуга королевы стала ее самой доверенной подругой.

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

пристегнуть

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

Пожалуйста, пристегните ремень перед взлетом самолета.

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

катарсис

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

Запись в её дневнике была формой катарсиса для неё.

C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

печально известный

Meaning

well known for some bad quality or deed

Example

The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.

Диктатор был печально известен своей жестокостью.

A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

ощущение; чувство; эмоция

Meaning

an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations

Example

She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.

У нее было странное ощущение, что что-то важное вот-вот произойдет.

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

абстрактный, резюме

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

Художник известен своими абстрактными картинами.

B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

загрязнённый

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

Загрязнённый воздух вызывает серьёзные проблемы со здоровьем.

C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

утолить жажду / потушить

Meaning

The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.

Example

Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.

Пить холодную воду утолял ее жажду.

A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

бесполезный

Meaning

having no beneficial purpose; not useful

Example

This broken computer is completely useless.

Этот сломанный компьютер полностью бесполезен.

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

петь или свистеть с дрожащим голосом или с трелями

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

Птица спела сладкую мелодию утром.

C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

неподвижность

Meaning

The state of being unable to move.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.

После аварии она страдала от неподвижности в ногах.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

сердцераздирающий; трагичный; душераздирающий

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

Документальный фильм показал душераздирающие сцены детей в бедности.