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C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

сплав
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Бронза — это сплав меди и олова.
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

перемирие
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Две страны договорились о перемирии после нескольких недель интенсивных боев.
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

равенство дня и ночи
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
Весеннее равноденствие знаменует начало более длинных дней.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

снова
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
После неудачи они начали проект с самого начала.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

моросить
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
Легкий дождик продолжался всю утро, создавая туманную атмосферу.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

поведение
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ее спокойное поведение произвело впечатление на всех во время встречи.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

трудоёмкий
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Написание длинного отчета было трудоёмкой задачей.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

дополнительная плата
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Билет на самолет имел дополнительный топливный сбор.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

подстрекательство
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Он был арестован за подстрекательство к бунту.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

приложение
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Профессор работал в университете как приложениe.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

покрытый мхом; с мхом, растущим на нем
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
Старый ствол дерева был покрыт мхом и покрыт зеленой растительностью.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

оценочный
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
Оценочная фаза проекта включает в себя оценку его успеха.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

острый
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Острый запах чеснока заполнил кухню.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

рецессивный
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
Синий цвет глаз часто является рецессивной чертой.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

земной; мирской; материальный
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Он сосредоточился на земных удовольствиях, а не на духовном росте.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

побуждать
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Ее любопытство побудило ее открыть загадочную коробку.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

нерегулярный
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Его эрратическое поведение сбивало с толку его коллег.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

в слепую
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Она в слепую бросилась в новый проект.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

ледяной; холодный
Meaning
extremely cold; freezing; icy
Example
The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.
Холодная погода сделала трудным выход на улицу.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

делать вывод
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
Из доказательств детектив сделал вывод, что подозреваемый лгал.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

истерия
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
Толпа была в состоянии истерии во время концерта.
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

провокационный
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
Она носила провокативное платье на вечеринку.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

временной
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
Монах отказался от своих временных possessions, чтобы вести простую жизнь.
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

огрубевшая часть кожи
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
На его ладони образовался каллус от использования инструментов каждый день.
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

раздражать
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Ее замечания пробудили его любопытство по поводу секретного проекта.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

военная инвазия
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
Военная инвазия вызвала массовое разрушение.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

аватар
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Она изменила свой аватар в социальных сетях на новое изображение мультфильма.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

идти с гордостью
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Он гордо прошел по сцене после того, как выиграл награду.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

мор
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
Засуха была мором для урожая фермера.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

оздоровительный
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Оздоровительная диета включает свежие фрукты и овощи.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

лингвистический
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
Модель ИИ учится на лингвистических паттернах.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

рандомизировать
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
Программное обеспечение может случайным образом переставить порядок вопросов.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

кошачий
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Ее движения были грациозными и почти кошачьими в своей элегантности.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

весело; радостно
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Дети танцевали весело на фестивале.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

кольцо для носа
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Она получила маленькое золотое кольцо для носа на свой день рождения.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

сырая куркума
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Натрите сырую куркуму в карри для аутентичного вкуса.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

относящийся к хвойным деревьям
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Сосны являются хвойными деревьями и растут в более холодных климатах.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

складной
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Она купила складной стул для кемпинга.
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 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

необузданный
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
Коррупция была в разгаре в городской администрации.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

туманный; неясный; размытый
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
Вершины гор были туманными в утреннем тумане.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

предвещать
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Тёмные облака предвещали приближающуюся бурю.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

стабилизация
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Стабилизация структуры была необходима после землетрясения.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

полная переработка
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
Компания решила провести полную переработку своей устаревшей компьютерной системы.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

непрофессионал
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
Судья объяснил закон так, чтобы непрофессионал мог его понять.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

регенерировать
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Ящерица может регенерировать свой потерянный хвост.
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

возрождение
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
Город пережил возрождение туризма после пандемии.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

неотвратимость, близкое состояние
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
Неотвратимость шторма заставила людей искать укрытие.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

опасный
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Его финансовое положение опасно.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

хаос
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
Протесты превратились в хаос, когда толпа столкнулась с полицией.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

группа, театральная труппа
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
Театральная труппа блестяще выступила на сцене.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

злобный
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
Злобный взгляд в его глазах напугал детей.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
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 /ɪmˈpɛər/

impair

повреждать
Meaning
to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability
Example
Smoking can impair your lung capacity.
Курение может ухудшить ёмкость лёгких.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

ретроспекция
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
В ретроспективе решение казалось непродуманным.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

досье
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Адвокат представил суду досье с доказательствами.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

препятствия
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
Экономические препятствия часто мешают социальному развитию.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

легкий оттенок цвета или вкуса
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Её голос был окрашен печалью.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

ловушка, трудность
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Инвесторы должны быть осведомлены о ловушках рынка.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

обжигать
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
Огонь обжёг стены здания.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

прерывистый
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
Дождь был прерывистым в течение всего дня.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

начало
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
Начало компании ознаменовало новый этап в отрасли.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

безумный / нерациональный
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
Он выглядел обезумевшим после того, как услышал шокирующие новости.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ламинировать
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Она ламинировала свои важные документы, чтобы защитить их от повреждений.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

перегрузка пастбища
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
Перегрузка пастбищ ведет к эрозии почвы и потере биоразнообразия.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

телефония
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
Современная телефония развилась, чтобы включать интернет-звонки.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

экономическое неравенство
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Решение проблемы экономического неравенства крайне важно для социальной стабильности.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

дружелюбно, приветливо
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Они обсуждали этот вопрос дружелюбно, без каких-либо споров.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

подбрасывать, бросать
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Он повесил сумку через плечо перед тем, как уйти.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

отменить
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Правительство решило отменить устаревший закон.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

освобождение
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Движения освобождения вдохновили многие страны.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

желать
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Он завидовал новой машине своего соседа.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

отталкивающий; неприятный; вызывающий отвращение
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
Запах тухлых яиц был абсолютно отвратительным.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

гинекология
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Она решила специализироваться в гинекологии после медицинской школы.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

беззаконие
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Город погрузился в беззаконие после того, как правительство развалилось.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

унижать
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Несправедливо унижать людей за их мнения.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

защита от сбоев
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Инженеры установили механизм защиты от сбоев на атомной электростанции.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

резкое падение
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
Уровень рождаемости в Бангладеш стремительно падает.
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 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

протекционизм
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
Протекционизм правительства помог местным компаниям расти.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

привести в порядок / тип дерева
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Он привел свою комнату в порядок до того, как пришли гости.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

грудь
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Она держала секрет близко к своей груди.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

диктаторский
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Его диктаторский стиль сделал его непопулярным среди коллег.
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

послеполуденное представление
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Мы купили билеты на воскресное послеполуденное представление.
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

немедленно после этого
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
Он признал свою ошибку, немедленно после этого она его простила.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

камбала
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Плоские рыбы, такие как камбала и палтус, отлично подходят для гриля.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

раздражительный
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
Ребенок стал раздражительным, когда ему отказали в конфетах.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

страстный
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Она произнесла страстную речь о правах человека.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

горькая дыня
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
Горькая дыня отлично подходит для контроля уровня сахара в крови.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

долина
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
Деревня была скрыта в тихой зеленой долине.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

филантроп
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Филантроп пожертвовал миллионы на строительство школ в сельских районах.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

тонко различимый
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
Его анализ романа был очень тонко различимым.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

ультиматум
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
Начальник дал ему ультиматум: исправляйся или тебя уволят.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

аннексия
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
Аннексия региона вызвала международное осуждение.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

последовать
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
После ссоры последовала тишина.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

топаз
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
Корона королевы была украшена великолепным синим топазом.
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

приватизация
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
Приватизация государственных компаний повысила эффективность.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

гидрологический цикл
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Гидрологический цикл обеспечивает непрерывное движение воды в природе.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

маргинализировать, оттеснять
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Политика маргинализировала меньшинства.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

успокаивать
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Ветеринару пришлось транквилизировать тигра перед его перемещением.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

муниципальный
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
Муниципальные власти отвечают за обслуживание парка.
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 /moʊl/

Mole

крот
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Крот вырыл туннели под садом.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

послушный
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Она была согласна со всеми требованиями безопасности.
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

примирить, наладить, урегулировать
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Они пытались примирить свои различия через открытое общение.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

медиация
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
Медиация помогла разрешить конфликт между двумя командами.
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

роза вода
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
Она добавила несколько капель розовой воды в десерт.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

система обмена
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Древние цивилизации использовали систему обмена для торговли.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

в клетку
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
У него была карьера в клетку с большими успехами и неудачами.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

непрерывный
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Непрерывный шум с строительного участка затруднял концентрацию.
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 /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

нектарин (сорт персика с гладкой кожурой)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Она купила корзину с свежими нектаринами на рынке.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

предшественник
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
Паровая машина была предшественником современных поездов.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

роскошный
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
Зал дворца был заполнен роскошной мебелью и картинами.
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

евангелист
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
Евангелист путешествовал по всей стране, распространяя свое послание.