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B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

предок
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
Семейное древо показывает имена всех предков.
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

Королевский бенгальский тигр
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
Королевский бенгальский тигр является иконой Сундарбана.
A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

способность; умение
Meaning
the power or skill to do something; capacity
Example
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
Она имеет способность решать сложные задачи.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

царская семья / роялти (авторский гонорар)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
Автор получает роялти за каждую проданную книгу.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

инстинкт
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Птицы строят гнезда по инстинкту.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

потерять близкого человека
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Она потеряла своего мужа в прошлом году.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

превышать
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
Атлет превзошел все ожидания, выиграв золотую медаль.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

постоянно
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Она переехала в город постоянно после завершения учебы.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

экологически чистый
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Экологически чистые продукты разрабатываются для уменьшения экологического ущерба.
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

монстр; жестокий человек
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
Дети боялись монстра под кроватью.
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

красота
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
Актриса была восхищена своей красотой и талантом.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

слабый, немощный
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
После болезни она почувствовала себя слишком слабой, чтобы встать.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

аптека
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Я зашел в аптеку, чтобы купить лекарство от простуды.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

голый; без одежды; обнажённый; открытый
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
Нагая правда о ситуации шокировала всех.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

трофей
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Она гордо показала трофей, который она выиграла на соревновании.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

тереть
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Она терла руки друг о друга, чтобы их согреть.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

рекомендация
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Профессор написал яркое свидетельство для своей бывшей студентки.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

перевод
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Она завершила перевод книги за два месяца.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

неуправляемо
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
Разъярённая толпа бегала неуправляемо после того, как было объявлено решение.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

ключица
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Он сломал ключицу в аварии.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

похожий на червя
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Художник использовал дизайн, похожий на червя, чтобы украсить границу манускрипта.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

права человека
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Права человека защищают индивидуальные свободы.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

ферментация, химическое преобразование с помощью дрожжей или бактерий
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
Ферментация винограда производит вино.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

туфля
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Она купила новую пару беговых туфель для тренировки.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

беспрецедентный
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Беспрецедентные достижения в науке изменили жизнь человека.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

оптимальная температура
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Зима предоставляет оптимальную температуру для сельского хозяйства.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Декамерон (сборник рассказов Боккаччо)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
Декамерон считается шедевром классической итальянской литературы.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

бассейн
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Дети плавали в бассейне весь день.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

неравенство
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
Диспропорция между странами должна быть уменьшена.
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

сувенир
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
Она подарила мне маленький медальон как память о нашей дружбе.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

империя
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
Римская империя существовала веками.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

рецидив
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
Доктор был обеспокоен повторением симптомов пациента.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

турнир
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Турнир продемонстрировал исключительный талант.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

морской пейзаж
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
Художник нарисовал красивый морской пейзаж на закате.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

смущать
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Жесткие вопросы интервьюера смутили кандидата.
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

бодрость
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
Энтузиазм учителя вдохновил её учеников.
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 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

сторонник, пропагандист
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
Она сильный сторонник возобновляемых источников энергии.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

крышный проход
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
Крышный проход соединял дом с гаражом.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

ковать, подделывать
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
Кузнец выковал прочный меч из железа.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

порабощение
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Люди страдали под владычеством жестокого правителя.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

миопия, ограниченное зрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
Миопическая стратегия компании привела к долгосрочным потерям.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Индустриальная революция
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
Индустриальная революция ознаменовала собой изменение производственных процессов.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

устанавливать
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Они планируют установить камеру на стену.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

сверчок
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Мы слышали, как кузнечики стрекочут вечером.
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

свинья
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
Фермер кормил свинью в загоне.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

спорадический
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Регион испытал спорадические дожди в течение недели.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

управлять
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Он эффективно управляет командой из двадцати сотрудников.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

пигмент
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
Художник смешал различные пигменты, чтобы создать идеальный оттенок синего.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

квинтет
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Джазовый квинтет исполнил прекрасно.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

пористый
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
Пирог имел легкую и пористую текстуру.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

статус кво
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Правительство решило сохранить статус кво до дальнейшего рассмотрения.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

злой по натуре
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Он сделал злое замечание о своем коллеге.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

принцип
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
Честность - это ключевой принцип лидерства.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

спящий
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Малыш крепко спит.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

занятый; оккупированный
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
Комната занята, пожалуйста, подождите снаружи.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

приставка, означающая аномальный, плохой, сложный или дефектный
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Слова, такие как 'дисфункция' и 'дислексия', используют приставку дис-, чтобы указать на трудности или недостатки.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

жесткое испытание, плавильный тигель
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
Команда вышла сильнее из плавильного тигля соревнования.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

счастье
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

умеренный
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Она дала умеренный ответ на критику.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

зимний
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Зимний ветер заставил всех вздрогнуть, когда они шли по улице.
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

драматург
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
Шекспир — один из величайших драматургов в истории.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

пересматривать
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Она решила пересмотреть свое решение о переезде за границу.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

правильный
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
Ответ, который она дала, был правильным.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

арестовать
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
Арендодатель изъял мебель арендатора за неуплаченный аренду.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

неудачный
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Его неудачное замечание испортило атмосферу встречи.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

служба
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Она выздоровела благодаря добрым министрациям медсестер.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

согласный
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Слово 'кот' имеет два согласных и одну гласную.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

возглавить
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Она возглавила кампанию за экологическое сознание.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

младший король
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
Младший король требовал уважения от своих людей, несмотря на своё маленькое царство.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

насмехаться
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Критики насмехались над новым фильмом за его плохой сценарий.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

умело
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Она умело нарисовала портрет за два часа.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

повторный; происходящий несколько раз
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Он сделал повторные попытки связаться с ней.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

приемник
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Она подняла трубку, чтобы ответить на телефонный звонок.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

трибунал правосудия
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
Трибунал правосудия немедленно начал слушания.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

разбудить
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
Громкий звук разбудил весь район.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

пользователь
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Он частый пользователь этого приложения.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

непостоянный
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Его непостоянное настроение затрудняло работу с ним.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

экономический
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
Проблема имела значительные экономические последствия.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

излучать
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Он излучает уверенность, когда говорит на публике.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

исключённый; отверженный
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
Он чувствовал себя исключённым из групповых мероприятий и разговоров.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

эмбриональный
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
Проект всё ещё на своей эмбриональной стадии.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

крайне жаждущий
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
После прогулки по пустыне он был крайне жаждущий.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

предательство
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Активист был обвинен в предательстве за его подстрекательские речи.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

фотоэлектрический
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
Фотоэлектрический эффект является основным в солнечных панелях.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

поверхностный; мелкий; нехватка глубины знаний
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Мелкая вода идеально подходит для детей для игры.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

поскользнуться
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Она поскользнулась на мокром полу и упала.
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

устаревающий
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
Устаревающая технология не могла конкурировать с современными устройствами.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

большой; огромный; громадный
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
Большое здание доминировало над горизонтом города.
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

ошеломлённый
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
Я был ошеломлён его внезапным объявлением.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

региональный
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Региональные хабы поддерживают местные отрасли.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

давать показания
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Её вызвали дать показания в суде по делу об аварии.
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.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

кружка
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Она выпила утренний кофе из керамической кружки.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

фитохимикаты
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Фитохимикаты в зеленом чае помогают уменьшить воспаление.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

сердитый
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Сердитый старик кричал на детей, играющих рядом с его домом.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

допрашивать
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
Полиция допрашивала подозреваемого в течение нескольких часов.
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

несоответствие
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
Несоответствия в правилах замедляют прогресс.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

бархатец
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Яркие цветы бархатцев добавили красок в оформление фестиваля.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

саботаж
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Завод был закрыт из-за акта саботажа.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

пневматический
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
Фабрика использует пневматические инструменты для сборки.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

кусающий; пронизывающий холод; резкая критика
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
Пронизывающий холод заставил всех дрожать.
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

капитализм
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
Капитализм поощряет инновации и конкуренцию.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

гравий
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
Подъезд был покрыт гравием.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

делимый
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Двенадцать делится на три и четыре.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

морской конёк
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
Морской конёк грациозно плавал среди коралловых рифов.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

характерный
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Ресторан известен своими характерными вкусами.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

удивительным образом
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Удивительно, она закончила весь проект всего за один день.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

трудно угодить; очень привередлив по поводу деталей
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Он такой привередливый по поводу еды, что ест только органические овощи.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

сильно; интенсивно
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Шел сильный дождь всю ночь.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ренессанс
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
Город пережил культурный ренессанс в 1990-е годы.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

шипеть
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
Газировка начала шипеть, как только её открыли.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

неловкий
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Его неловкие замечания смутили всех на ужине.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

сложная ситуация
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Проект застрял в бюрократическом болоте.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

подлиза
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Его подлизывательское поведение раздражало его коллег.