C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

отстраненный

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

Он оставался отстраненным на протяжении всей дискуссии.

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

похищать

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

Преступник пытался похитить ребёнка средь бела дня.

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 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 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

автократия

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

Страна страдала от десятилетий автократии.

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 /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 /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning

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

Example

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

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 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

уменьшаться

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

Шторм начал стихать после полуночи.

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 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

на вершине

Meaning

on the top of something

Example

A flag was placed atop the tower.

Флаг был размещен на вершине башни.

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

архаичный

Meaning

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

Example

Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

Некоторые законы считаются архаичными и больше не актуальны.

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

страсть, энтузиазм

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

Она говорила с страстью о своем новом проекте.

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

флотилия военных кораблей

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

Испанская Армада отправилась против Англии в 1588 году.

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 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

трудный

Meaning

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Example

The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

Путешествие через горы было трудным путешествием.

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 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

аннексировать

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

Империя аннексировала соседнее королевство после войны.

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

наковальня из железа

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

Кузнец положил раскалённое железо на наковальню.

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

увлечённый

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

Она увлечённая читательница детективных романов.

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

отложить

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

Судья решил отложить слушание до следующей недели.

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

агностик

Meaning

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

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

Он описал себя как агностика, а не как атеиста.

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

оправдывать

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

Присяжные решили оправдать подсудимого по всем обвинениям.

C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

атеизм

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

Он откровенно заявил о своем атеизме, несмотря на социальное давление.

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

бледный

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

Его лицо побледнело, когда он услышал ужасные новости.

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

действенный

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

Адвокат подтвердил, что доказательства были действенными в суде.

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 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

ухудшение, обострение

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

Задержка вызвала большое раздражение у пассажиров.

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 /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 /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.

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 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

спорный

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

Можно спорить, что технологии улучшили качество нашей жизни.

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 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

арбитрировать

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

Комитет согласился арбитрировать спор по контракту.

C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

отчужденный

Meaning

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Example

Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.

Отчужденные студенты более склонны к правонарушениям.

C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

больной

Meaning

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

Example

The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.

Больной пациент начал медленно восстанавливаться после лечения.

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 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 /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

пренатальный

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

Она посещала регулярные пренатальные обследования в течение всей своей беременности.

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 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.

C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

аналогичный

Meaning

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.

Example

The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.

Человеческий мозг аналогичен суперкомпьютеру.

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.

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

приспособиться

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

Требуется время, чтобы приспособиться к новому климату.

C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

аутентифицировать

Meaning

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

Example

The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.

Банк использует передовые технологии для аутентификации онлайн-транзакций.

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 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

отрекаться

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

Царь решил абдицировать трон.

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 /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

вспомогательный

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

Компания предоставляет вспомогательные услуги для здравоохранения.

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

согласие

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

Она кивнула головой в молчаливом согласии.

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

задолженность

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

Она была в долгах по электрическому счету на несколько месяцев.

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

оценщик

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

Внешний оценщик рассмотрел отчет по проекту.

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

бедствие

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

Бедность - это распространённое бедствие во многих частях мира.

C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

провоцировать

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

Его грубые замечания только способствовали тому, чтобы вызвать враждебность у его коллег.

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

зверство

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

Мир осудил зверство, совершенное против мирных жителей.

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

аннулировать

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

Суд решил аннулировать брак из-за мошенничества.

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 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 /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

усиление

Meaning

the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details

Example

The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.

Микрофон обеспечивает усиление голоса говорящего.

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

анемия

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

Генетическая терапия эффективно лечит анемию.

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

арканный

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

Лекция профессора была полна арканных деталей, которые могли понять только специалисты.

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

эстетически

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

Здание эстетически приятно, несмотря на простой дизайн.

C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

анестетик

Meaning

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

Example

The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.

Доктор ввел местный анестетик перед тем, как наложить швы на рану.

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

жесткость

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

Правительство ввело меры жесткости, чтобы снизить расходы.

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 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

мучиться

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

Она мучилась целыми днями, думая, правильно ли она приняла решение.

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

назначенное лицо

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

Назначенный по контракту несет ответственность за все будущие обязательства.

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 /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 /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

прилипание

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

Для того чтобы плитки оставались на месте, необходима сильная прилипание.

C1 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 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 /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 /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

обожание / глубокая любовь

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

Фанаты показали свое обожание к певцу.

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 /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

оценивать

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

Ювелир оценил бриллиант перед покупкой.

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 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.

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

выпускник

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

Он является выпускником Гарвардского университета.

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

засада

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

Солдаты планировали устроить засаду на врага на рассвете.

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 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

эстетический

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

Архитектор сосредоточился на эстетическом балансе здания.

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 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.

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 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

утвердительный

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

Она дала утвердительный ответ на предложение.

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

щелочь

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

Мыло содержит щелочь, которая помогает удалить жир.

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

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 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

строгий, простой

Meaning

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

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

Монах вел строгую жизнь в горах.

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ужасный / катастрофический

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

Выступление команды было ужасным.

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

предшествующие события

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

Адвокат изучил криминальные предшествующие события подозреваемого.

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 /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 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

тревожный

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

Он был тревожен по поводу начала новой работы в чужой стране.

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 /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 /ˈæbət/

abbot

аббат

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

Аббат поприветствовал посетителей в монастыре.

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

истощение

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

Компания столкнулась с высокой текучестью кадров из-за неудовлетворенности работой.

C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

арбитраж

Meaning

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

Example

The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.

Контракт предусматривает арбитраж для разрешения любых споров.

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

проницательность

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

Его деловая проницательность помогла компании быстро расти.

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 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.

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 /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 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

добавить

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

Она решила добавить заметку в конце отчета.

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 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

кислотность

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

Кислотность почвы влияет на рост растений.

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.

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 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

авангардистский

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

Дизайны авангард определяют новый опыт в ресторане.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

аполитичный

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

Она предпочитает оставаться аполитичной и сосредотачиваться на своей работе.

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 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 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 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.

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.

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

аномалия

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

Внезапное падение температуры было сочтено аномалией.

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.