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.

C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

дека́нтировать

Meaning

To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

Example

She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.

Она осторожно наливала вино в чистый стакан.

A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

зеленый

Meaning

of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds

Example

The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.

Зеленые листья на деревьях выглядят свежими после дождя.

B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

бледный; тусклый; слабый

Meaning

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

Example

She looked pale after being sick for a week.

Она выглядела бледной после того, как болела неделю.

C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

хрупкий

Meaning

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

Example

The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.

Стекло было настолько хрупким, что оно легко треснуло.

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

тактичный; ловкий;

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

Example

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

Он дал тактичный ответ, чтобы не ранить её чувства.

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

водоворот

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

Каноэ застряло в водовороте у камней.

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

очень жаркий и сухой; полный сильных эмоций или страсти

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

Жара в пустыне была торридной в течение дня.

C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

неспособный, безответственный

Meaning

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Example

His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.

Его неспособное отношение к работе привело к нескольким пропущенным срокам.

C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

буй, поддерживать на плаву

Meaning

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

Example

The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.

Новости подняли их дух после потери.

B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

определённый; ясный; специфический

Meaning

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

Example

We need a definite answer by tomorrow.

Нам нужен окончательный ответ к завтрашнему дню.

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

президентская должность

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

Он был избран на президентство в 2020 году.

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

аромат

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

Аромат роз наполнил сад.

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

децентрализованный

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

Децентрализованная система позволила больший контроль на местном уровне.

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 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

лицо, выражение; поддержка

Meaning

a person's face or expression; support or approval

Example

Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.

Ее радостное лицо осветило комнату.

C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

маленькое количество

Meaning

a very small quantity of something; a trace

Example

She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.

Она добавила всего лишь немного специй в блюдо.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

сходство; подобие

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Между двумя картинами есть поразительное сходство.

C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

лингвист

Meaning

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

Example

She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.

Она лингвист, говорящая на шести языках свободно.

B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

подозрительный; сомнительный

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

Полиция нашла его поведение очень подозрительным.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

хаотичная драка

Meaning

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

Example

A melee broke out during the football match.

Во время футбольного матча началась хаотичная драка.

C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

небесный

Meaning

Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.

Example

The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.

Поэт описал небесную красоту звезд.

C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

недоедание

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

Example

Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.

Дети в бедных районах страдают от недоедания.

C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

мисса-книга

Meaning

a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year

Example

The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.

Священник читал из мисса-книги во время церемонии.

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

коса

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

Фермер заточил свою косу перед тем, как собирать пшеницу.

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

соответственно; таким образом; в соответствии с обстоятельствами

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

Погода была плохой, поэтому мероприятие было отменено соответственно.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

воздерживаться

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Пожалуйста, воздержитесь от курения в этой зоне.

A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

цели

Meaning

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

Example

Achieving development goals requires cooperation.

Достижение целей развития требует сотрудничества.

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

потребление

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

Высокое потребление энергии приводит к увеличению счетов за электричество.

C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

амортизация

Meaning

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

Example

The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.

Ставка амортизации автомобиля высока после пяти лет.

C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

шифр

Meaning

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.

Example

Military messages are protected using a cipher.

Военные сообщения защищены с помощью шифра.

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

проникновение соли

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

Проникновение соли влияет на прибрежные регионы.

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

кусок / ломоть

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

Она нарезала торт большими кусками.

C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

прибыльный

Meaning

Financially rewarding or profitable.

Example

He chose a remunerative career in medicine.

Он выбрал прибыльную карьеру в медицине.

C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

упадок

Meaning

The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.

Example

The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.

Старый храм был в состоянии упадка.

C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

состояние почвы (пригодность для посадки растений)

Meaning

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

Example

The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.

Фермер проверил состояние почвы перед посадкой семян.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

минимум

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

В этом году был минимальный уровень безработицы.

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

мелко нарезать

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

Она измельчила чеснок для рецепта.

A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

радио

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FAST - крупнейший радиотелескоп в мире.

C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

отступление

Meaning

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

Her story was full of interesting digressions.

Её история была полна интересных отступлений.

C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

штурман; капитан

Meaning

a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel

Example

The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.

Опытный штурман умело провел яхту через узкий канал во время шторма.

A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

вилка

Meaning

a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food

Example

Please use a fork to eat your salad.

Пожалуйста, используйте вилку, чтобы съесть ваш салат.

C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

выкидывать

Meaning

to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully

Example

The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.

Пилот был эвакуирован из самолета во время чрезвычайной ситуации.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

воспаление

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

Хроническое воспаление может привести к тяжелым заболеваниям.

C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

копия

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

Он отправил клиенту факсимиле контракта.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Агрономия

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Агрономия фокусируется на управлении почвой и производстве сельскохозяйственных культур.

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

облегчать

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

Медикамент помог облегчить его головную боль.

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

числовой

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

Доклад предоставляет числовые данные о росте населения.

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

переключить

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

Я переключился с кофе на чай.

C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

наделять

Meaning

To provide or endow with a quality or ability.

Example

The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.

Лидер был наделен мудростью и мужеством.

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

эффективно

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

Она смогла эффективно выполнить задачу в срок.

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

палатка

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

Солдаты установили свой тент в военном лагере.

B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

популяция бабочек

Meaning

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

Example

The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.

Популяция бабочек уменьшается из-за утраты среды обитания.

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

он (мужской род)

Meaning

used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

He is my best friend.

Он мой лучший друг.

C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

сосать

Meaning

Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective

Example

The baby is sucking on a pacifier.

Младенец сосет пустышку.

C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

впутанный

Meaning

Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.

Example

The politician was mired in scandal.

Политик был впутан в скандал.

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

местоположение; расположение

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

Никто не знает, где находится пропавший человек.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

второстепенные обсуждения

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

Второстепенные обсуждения часто приводят к соглашениям.

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

иллюминати

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

Множество теорий заговора включает в себя Иллюминати как секретную мировую контролирующую группу.

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

живот

Meaning

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

Ребенок пнул ее в живот во время беременности.

C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

голодный

Meaning

Extremely hungry; famished.

Example

After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.

После долгого похода она была голодна и быстро поела.

C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

восстановление

Meaning

The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue

Example

Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.

Отдых необходим для восстановления после болезни.

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

жестоко

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

Охранники обращались с заключёнными жестоко.

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

связанный с ухом

Meaning

Relating to the ear or hearing.

Example

The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.

Доктор использовал аурикулярный термометр, чтобы проверить температуру пациента.

C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

сокращение

Meaning

A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.

Example

The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.

Издатель выпустил сокращенную версию длинного романа для студентов.

A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

душ; ливень

Meaning

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

Example

After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.

После тренировки я быстро принял душ, чтобы освежиться.

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

план на случай непредвиденных обстоятельств

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Example

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

У компании есть план на случай экономического спада.

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

тема

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

Тема выделяла устойчивость и устойчивость.

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

отвратительный

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

Запах мусора был отвратительный.

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

прокол

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Мне пришлось исправить прокол на моем велосипеде сегодня утром.

A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

десерт

Meaning

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

Example

We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.

Мы съели мороженое на десерт после ужина.

C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

отказаться

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

Он решил отказаться от своей должности генерального директора.

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

метод

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

Она разработала новый метод решения математических задач.

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

травматический

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

Авария стала травматическим опытом для всей семьи.

C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

вульгарность

Meaning

the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste

Example

The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.

Шутки комика были раскритикованы за их вульгарность.

C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

эффективность фотосинтеза

Meaning

The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.

Example

Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.

Улучшение фотосинтетической эффективности может увеличить урожайность сельскохозяйственных культур.

A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

включать

Meaning

to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise

Example

The price includes all taxes.

Цена включает все налоги.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

желтуха

Meaning

A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.

Доктор поставил диагноз ребенку — желтуха.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

ненасытный

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

He had an insatiate desire for power.

У него было ненасытное желание власти.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

бесчисленный

Meaning

a countless or extremely great number

Example

There are myriad stars in the night sky.

В ночном небе бесчисленные звезды.

C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

заслуженный

Meaning

Deserved or earned something.

Example

Her dedication merited recognition from the community.

Ее преданность заслужила признание сообщества.

C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

хихиканье

Meaning

Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.

Example

The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.

Фильм вызвал большое хихиканье среди зрителей.

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

программное обеспечение

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

Он установил программу, чтобы улучшить производительность своего компьютера.

C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

гуманитарная катастрофа

Meaning

A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.

Example

The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.

Война создала гуманитарную катастрофу.

C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

перечислять

Meaning

to mention things one by one; to list or count

Example

She enumerated the reasons for her decision.

Она перечислила причины своего решения.

C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

временный

Meaning

conditional; depending on certain terms being met

Example

The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.

Соглашение было временным, пока не был подписан окончательный контракт.

A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

ручка; захват; управлять

Meaning

the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something

Example

The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.

У чемодана есть прочная ручка, которая облегчает его переноску через аэропорт.

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

тележка

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

Фермер загрузил сено в свою тележку.

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

кредо

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

Честность всегда была центральным кредо его жизни.

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

лектор

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

Лектор объяснил теорию на понятных примерах.

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

трепетать / дрожать

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

Бабочка начала трепетать своими крыльями на солнце.

A1 verb /læst/

last

длиться

Meaning

to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure

Example

The meeting lasted for three hours.

Встреча длилась три часа.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.

C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

резко критиковать

Meaning

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

Example

The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.

Критик раскритиковал фильм за его плохой сценарий.

C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

вызывать

Meaning

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

Example

The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.

Вопрос учителя вызвал вдумчивые ответы от учеников.

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

черепаха

Meaning

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

Example

The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.

Черепаха медленно пересекла песчаный пляж.

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

теленок

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

Теленок остался рядом с матерью.

C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

гнездо орла

Meaning

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

Example

The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.

Орел построил свое гнездо на высокой скале

A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

родители

Meaning

One's father and mother.

Example

The family tree starts with the child's parents.

Древо семьи начинается с родителей ребенка.

C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

бугамвиллия

Meaning

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

Example

The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.

Бугамвиллия, взбирающаяся по садовой стене, создает красивое фиолетовое шоу.

C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

литотип (печатающая поверхность)

Meaning

a printing surface or type made for lithography

Example

The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.

Принтер использовал литотип для создания нескольких копий дизайна.

C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

сияние

Meaning

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

Example

Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.

Ее лицо было наполнено сиянием после того, как она услышала хорошие новости.

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

беспощадный

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel

Example

The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.

Беспощадный правитель игнорировал страдания своего народа.

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

прозрачный

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

Прозрачная вода озера идеально отражала небо.

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

усилить

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

Коммуникация может усилить связи между людьми.

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

отбирать

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

Фермеры решили отсеять больных животных из стада.

C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

фольклор

Meaning

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.

Example

Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.

Русский фольклор богат мифами и легендами.

C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

ненавидеть

Meaning

To dislike intensely or hate.

Example

I detest waking up early on weekends.

Я ненавижу вставать рано по выходным.

C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

регулирующий

Meaning

Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.

Example

The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.

Правительство применяет регулирующие политики для финансовой стабильности.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

внешний; наружный; внешний вид

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

Экстерьер здания был покрашен в яркие цвета.

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

выдающийся

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

Выдающиеся признаки усталости были видны на его лице.

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

разделить

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

Война раздробила семьи и друзей.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ужас; интенсивное чувство страха; отвращение

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

Выжившие описали ужас землетрясения, которое разрушило всю их деревню.