B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

алоэ вера

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

Растение алоэ вера цветет оранжевыми или желтыми трубчатыми цветами.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

антиоксидант

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Зеленый чай содержит мощные антиоксиданты, которые замедляют старение.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

что угодно

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

Ты можешь спросить меня о чем угодно касаемо проекта.

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

приёмный

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

Она выросла в любящей приёмной семье.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

антиоксиданты

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

Фрукты и овощи богаты антиоксидантами.

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.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

антифония

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

Архитектура собора была спроектирована для усиления эффекта антифонии.

B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

присутствие

Meaning

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

Example

The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.

Учитель берет посещаемость в начале каждого урока.

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

богатство

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

Его богатство позволило ему путешествовать по миру.

C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

увеличить

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

Компания планирует увеличить свою рабочую силу.

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 /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 /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

сбивать с толку

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

Сложные инструкции только сбили его с толку.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

до сотворения мира

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

Некоторые мифы говорят о хаосе антемундане до того, как был установлен порядок.

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

как обычно

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

Как обычно, он опоздал на встречу.

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

безвредный, обезболивающий

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

Беспристрастные замечания оратора избегали контроверсий.

C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

антипатизировать

Meaning

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.

Он, похоже, антипатизировал подход нового руководства.

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 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

афазия

Meaning

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

Example

After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.

После инсульта ей поставили диагноз афазии.

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

разрешать

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

Учитель не разрешил телефоны в классе.

A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

доступный

Meaning

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

Example

The product is now available in all stores.

Продукт теперь доступен во всех магазинах.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

изумление

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

Дети смотрели на фейерверки с изумлением.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

бронирование

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

Рыцарь носил тяжелую броню, чтобы защитить себя в бою.

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.

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

поперек, против

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

Павший дерево лежало поперек дороги, блокируя движение.

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

повестка дня

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

Повестка дня собрания включает обсуждение бюджета.

B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

аллигатор

Meaning

a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head

Example

The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.

Аллигатор загорал на берегу реки.

A2 noun /æd/

ad

объявление

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

Компания выпустила новое объявление для своего смартфона.

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.

B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

утвердить

Meaning

to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission

Example

The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.

Комитет утвердит новую политику завтра.

C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

жестокости

Meaning

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

Example

The atrocities shocked the international community.

Жестокости потрясли международное сообщество.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

родословная

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Он гордится своей королевской родословной.

Meaning

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

Example

The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.

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.

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

ассоциированный

Meaning

connected or related to something or someone

Example

She is closely associated with environmental movements.

Она тесно связана с экологическими движениями.

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

убить

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

Повстанцы планировали убить короля.

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

акклиматизация

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

Путешественникам понадобилось время для акклиматизации на больших высотах.

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

громко

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

Пожалуйста, читайте инструкции вслух, чтобы все могли услышать.

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 /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

антагонизм

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

Между двумя политическими партиями было явное antagonizm.

C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

настраивать

Meaning

to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize

Example

She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.

Она быстро настроилась на потребности своей новой команды.

B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

академия

Meaning

an institution of learning or training

Example

He enrolled in a military academy.

Он поступил в военную академию.

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

враждебный

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

Две компании имеют враждебные отношения на рынке.

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

актив

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

Недвижимость - один из самых ценных активов.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

вершина, апекс, пик

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

Он достиг вершины своей карьеры.

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

с недоверием

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

Она посмотрела на его необычное предложение с недоверием.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

аббатство

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

Старая аббатство на холме привлекает множество туристов каждый год.

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

молчаливое согласие

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

Его молчаливое согласие с несправедливыми правилами было удивительным.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

специальный жаргон

Meaning

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

Example

The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.

Воры общались на арго, которое незнакомцы не могли понять.

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

нежно

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

Она обняла свою бабушку с любовью.

B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

анализировать

Meaning

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

Example

Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.

Ученые анализируют данные, чтобы обнаружить новые закономерности.

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

датированный ранее

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

Письмо было антикредитовано, чтобы выглядеть более официально.

C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

божественное вдохновение

Meaning

a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse

Example

The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.

Поэт написал стихи под внезапным божественным вдохновением.

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

вольер

Meaning

a large enclosure for keeping birds

Example

The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.

Зоопарк построил новый вольер для экзотических попугаев.

B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

изобилие

Meaning

A very large quantity of something; plenty

Example

The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.

Изобилие овощей зимой замечательно.

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

изменение

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

Портной сделал изменение в костюме.

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

пришествие

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

Пришествие интернета изменило способ общения людей.

C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

клевета

Meaning

Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.

Example

The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.

Политик отклонил клевету, выдвинутую против него.

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

неохотный

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

Он был неохотен рисковать излишне.

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

апоплектический

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

Он был апоплектичным, когда услышал об этом несправедливом решении.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

антипатия

Meaning

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.

Между двумя конкурентами была взаимная антипатия.

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.

B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

вооружённый

Meaning

equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The bank was robbed by armed men.

Банк был ограблен вооружёнными людьми.

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 /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

послушание

Meaning

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

Example

Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.

Ее послушание правилам впечатлило комитет.

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

андрогинный

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

Модное шоу представило моделей с андрогинным внешним видом.

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

алюминий

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

Алюминий используется для производства банок и самолётов.

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

состоятельный

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Она выросла в состоятельном районе.

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.

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

принятие

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

Принятие электромобилей растет во всем мире.

C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

оторвать

Meaning

to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts

Example

The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.

Хирург должен был оторвать поврежденную ткань во время операции.

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

аллювион

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

Аллювион реки добавил новую плодородную землю в поля деревни.

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

атаковать

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

Вражеские силы атаковали на рассвете.

C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

острота; интенсивность

Meaning

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

Example

Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.

Её острота позволила заметить детали, которые другие упустили.

C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

архидиакон

Meaning

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

Example

The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.

Архидиакон помог епископу в административных обязанностях.

C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

азурный

Meaning

A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.

Example

The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.

Чистое небо было окрашено в глубокий оттенок азурного.

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

основывается на личных рассказах, а не на фактах или исследованиях, характеризуется анекдотами

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

Книга была наполнена анекдотическими доказательствами вместо данных.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

до полудня

Meaning

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Example

She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.

Она запланировала все свои важные встречи в часы до полудня.

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

возможно

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

Она, возможно, самый талантливый игрок в команде.

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

аукционист

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

Аукционист быстро повышал цену во время торгов.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

асимметричный

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

Она носила асимметричное платье, которое привлекло внимание всех.

B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

изумлять

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

Последний трюк фокусника изумил публику.

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

отступник

Meaning

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Example

He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.

Его назвали отступником после того, как он покинул веру своей общины.

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

автор

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

Автор потратил три года на написание своего бестселлера.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

астроном

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

Астроном наблюдал новый комету через свой телескоп.

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.

A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

активности

Meaning

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

Example

Productive activities drive progress.

Продуктивные активности способствуют прогрессу.

A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

годовщина

Meaning

the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event

Example

They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.

Они отпраздновали свою годовщину свадьбы ужином.

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 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

медицинская процедура для открытия заблокированных или суженных кровеносных сосудов, которые поставляют кровь к сердцу

Meaning

A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

Example

Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.

Ангиопластика теперь безопаснее с роботизированной помощью.

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

соседство

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

Соседство двух зданий облегчило их соединение.

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

абсолютный

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

У диктатора была абсолютная власть над нацией.

C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

амбулаторный

Meaning

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

Example

The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.

Пациент амбулаторен и не нуждается в постельном режиме.

B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

амбиция

Meaning

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Example

Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.

Их амбиция — построить квантовый компьютер.

C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

амбивалентность

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

Она чувствовала амбивалентность, принимая предложение о работе.

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

связанный с авророй

Meaning

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

Example

The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.

Учёные наблюдали за аворальной активностью на ночном небе.

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.

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

отменить

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Правительство решило отменить старую налоговую систему.

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

враждебность; антипатия

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

Между двумя соперничающими командами была явная враждебность.

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

искупление

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

Фестиваль был отмечен как день искупления.

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

уверенный; настойчивый

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Она очень уверенная, когда говорит на собраниях.

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

против

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

Они проголосовали против предложения.

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

смесь

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

Новая политика - это смесь нескольких предыдущих законов.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

отмена

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Отмена рабства стала важной вехой в истории прав человека.

B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

артефакты

Meaning

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

Example

Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.

Археологи обнаружили ценные артефакты в руинах.

C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

милостыня

Meaning

Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.

Example

The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.

Монах раздал милостыню бедным деревенским жителям.

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 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ампер

Meaning

A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.

Example

The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.

Ток, протекающий через провод, измеряется в амперах.

A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

назначения

Meaning

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.

Example

Government appointments follow meritocracy.

Государственные назначения следуют за меритократией.

C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

водяной

Meaning

related to or containing water; watery

Example

The solution was in an aqueous form.

Решение было в водяной форме.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

нетипичный

Meaning

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

Example

The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.

Доктор сказал, что это был нетипичный случай болезни.

C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

апокалиптический

Meaning

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

Example

The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.

Фильм изображает апокалиптическое будущее после ядерной войны.

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

соответствие

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

Политика была реализована в соответствии с международным правом.

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

артерия

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

Example

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

Доктор проверил пульс в его артерии.

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

поразительный

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

Актриса дала поразительное выступление.