C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

распределение, выделение

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

Каждое отделение получило выделение ресурсов.

C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

проверить

Meaning

To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.

Example

The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Полиция попыталась выяснить причину аварии.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

физически способный

Meaning

physically strong and healthy, not disabled

Example

The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.

Компания ищет физически способных рабочих для строительного участка.

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

рог оленя

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

Рога оленя становились больше с каждым годом.

C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

аэродинамика

Meaning

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

Example

The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.

Аэродинамика самолета определяет его скорость и эффективность.

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

алхимия

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

Средневековые ученые посвятили свою жизнь алхимии.

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

упрямый; непоколебимый; решительный; непреклонный

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

Она была непоколебима в своем решении покинуть компанию.

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

архиепископ

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

Архиепископ произнес проповедь перед тысячами людей.

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

антрополог

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

Антрополог провел годы, изучая племенное сообщество.

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

предостеречь

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

Учитель предостерег студентов за опоздание.

C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

анархия

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

Крах режима привел к анархии на улицах.

C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

зенитное орудие

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

Зенитное орудие было расположено для защиты военной базы.

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'.

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

преданность

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

Солдаты приносят клятву верности своей стране.

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

дерзкий

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

Его дерзкий план взобраться на гору без необходимого снаряжения шокировал всех.

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

аллегория

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

Роман является аллегорией борьбы между добром и злом.

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'.

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

оценка

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

Ежегодная оценка определяет повышение заработной платы.

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 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.

C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

анти-климакс

Meaning

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

Example

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

Конец фильма был анти-климаксом после такой захватывающей истории.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

пахотный

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

Фермер купил пахотную землю, чтобы расширить свои посевы.

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

герметичный

Meaning

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

Example

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

Храните печенье в герметичной упаковке, чтобы сохранить их свежими.

C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

амфибия

Meaning

able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations

Example

The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.

Амфибийное транспортное средство может передвигаться как по земле, так и по воде.

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

архипелаг

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

Индонезия - это архипелаг с тысячами островов.

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

накапливать

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

Он смог накопить состояние благодаря разумным инвестициям.

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

вещества, вызывающие аллергическую реакцию

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

Пыльца — это обычный аллерген, который влияет на многих людей.

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

сельскохозяйственный

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

Экономика страны всё ещё в значительной степени аграрная.

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.

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

эстетика

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

Дизайн интерьера сосредоточен на эстетике и функциональности.

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

ловкость

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

Ментальная ловкость необходима для решения проблем.

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

агитировать, возбуждать

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

Протестующие агитировали за лучшие условия труда.

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

прервать; отменить

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

Пилот решил прервать миссию из-за плохой погоды.

C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

аккредитовать

Meaning

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

Example

The university is accredited by the national education board.

Университет аккредитован национальным образовательным советом.

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.

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

астролог

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

Астролог предсказал хорошее будущее.

C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

успокаивать / удовлетворять

Meaning

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

Example

The manager tried to appease the angry customer.

Менеджер пытался успокоить сердитого клиента.

C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

бездна

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

Скалолазы смотрели в темную бездну внизу.

C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

рыжевато-коричневый

Meaning

reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair

Example

She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.

У неё длинные рыжевато-коричневые волосы, которые сверкают на солнце.

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

аборигены

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

Аборигены сохраняли свои традиции на протяжении тысяч лет.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

противник

Meaning

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Example

The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.

Боксер встретился с сильным противником в ринге.

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.

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

автопсия

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

Автопсия показала, что жертва умерла от отравления.

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

предшественник

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

Example

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

Культурные предшественники этого праздника уходят корнями в века.

C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

важный для сельского хозяйства

Meaning

Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture

Example

Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.

Зима важна для сельского хозяйства и производства сельхозпродукции.

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

покинутость

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

Ребёнок испытывал глубокую эмоциональную боль из-за покинутости.

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

распределение активов

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

Правильное распределение активов — ключ к финансовому росту.

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.

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

аристократ; человек благородного происхождения

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

Аристократ жил в великолепном замке.

C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

управляемый алгоритмами.

Meaning

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

Example

Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.

Системы, управляемые алгоритмами, увеличивают точность.

C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

нападающий

Meaning

a person who attacks another

Example

The police arrested the assailant at the scene.

Полиция арестовала нападающего на месте преступления.

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 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

основанный на алгоритмах

Meaning

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

Example

Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.

Алгоритмические процессы управляют системами искусственного интеллекта.

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

антидот

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

Доктор быстро ввел антидот от яда змеи.

C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

коренной житель

Meaning

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

Example

The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.

В музее есть большая коллекция аборигенной живописи.

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

авторитарный

Meaning

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

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

Она говорила авторитарным тоном, который заставил всех замолчать.

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

анемичный

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

Врач прописал железные добавки для её анемичного состояния.

C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

взволнованный; тревожный; беспокойный; возбуждённый в отрицательном смысле

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

Он стал взволнованным, когда услышал плохие новости.

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

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

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.

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

автократ

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

Автократ контролировал страну железным кулаком.

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

смягчать или облегчать

Meaning

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

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

Медитация может облегчить стресс и улучшить концентрацию.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

бессмысленный; без цели

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

Он бродил по городу бессмысленно.

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

награда

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

Она получила награду за свои выдающиеся достижения.

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

аппарат

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

Аппарат был разработан с учётом экологичности.

C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

якорная стоянка

Meaning

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

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

Чёлн был поставлен на якорь рядом с берегом для безопасности.

C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

отвращение

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

У неё сильное отвращение к курению.

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

допустимый

Meaning

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

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

Судья постановил, что документ был допустим в качестве доказательства.

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

архетип, образец

Meaning

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

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

Эта картина является архетипом современного искусства.

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ужасный; крайне плохой или неприятный

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

Условия в тюрьме были ужасными.

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

засушливый

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

Пустыня известна своим засушливым климатом.

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

увеличивать

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

Ожидаемая продолжительность жизни увеличивается с развитием здравоохранения.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

вспомогательный

Meaning

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

Example

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

В больнице есть вспомогательный генератор энергии на случай чрезвычайных ситуаций.

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

убийца

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

Президент был защищён от возможных убийц охраной.

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.

C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

оправдание

Meaning

a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged

Example

The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.

Оправдание обвиняемого шокировало общественность.

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

жилище

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

Они пригласили нас в их скромное жилище.

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

агрохимикат

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

Чрезмерное использование агрохимикатов может ухудшить качество почвы.

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.

C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

тент

Meaning

a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain

Example

We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.

Мы сидели под тентом, чтобы избежать сильного дождя.

C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

беспокойство

Meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Example

There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.

Существует беспокойство по поводу сокращения запасов рыбы.

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

авангард

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

Авангард XX века преобразил современное искусство.

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

антитеза

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

Любовь - это антитеза ненависти.

C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

амнезия

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

После аварии она страдала от амнезии и не могла вспомнить свое имя.

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’.

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

алиби

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

У нее было крепкое алиби, которое доказало, что она была в кино во время кражи.

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

угловой

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

Здание имеет угловой дизайн с острыми углами.

C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

заново

Meaning

In a new or different way; once more.

Example

After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.

После неудачи она решила начать свою жизнь заново.

C1 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.

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

алименты

Meaning

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

Example

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

Суд обязал его платить ежемесячное алименты своей бывшей жене.

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

отчуждать

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

Его грубое поведение отчуждало многих его друзей.

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.

C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

полностью воспринимать и понимать; впитывать и интегрировать в знания или культуру

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

Иммигранты часто сталкиваются с трудностями в адаптации к новой культуре.

C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

накапливать

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

Проценты накапливаются на сберегательном счете каждый месяц.

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

чувствительный / настроенный

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

Она настроена на потребности своих студентов.

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

амнистия

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

Правительство объявило амнистию для всех политических заключенных.

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.

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 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.

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

реальность

Meaning

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

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

Фильм был основан на исторической реальности.

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

анархист

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

Анархистская группа протестовала против государственного контроля.

C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

альтруизм, бескорыстное беспокойство о благополучии других

Meaning

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

Example

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

Его альтруизм мотивировал других становиться волонтерами.

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

проницательность

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

Его проницательность помогла в переговорах.

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

поговорка

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

Старая поговорка говорит, что честность — лучшая политика.

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

аккредитация

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

Аккредитация обеспечивает институциональную надежность.

C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

абдоминальный

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

Он жаловался на сильную боль в животе.

C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

утверждение

Meaning

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

Example

Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.

Ежедневное утверждение собственного достоинства повышает уверенность.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

акр

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

Фермер владеет большим участком плодородной земли.

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

уменьшаться

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

Шторм начал стихать после полуночи.