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C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

предшественник
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Культурные предшественники этого праздника уходят корнями в века.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

временный
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Они использовали коробки как временный стол.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

необоснованный страх или подозрение к другим
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Она стала параноидальной после того, как услышала странные звуки снаружи.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

друшлаг
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Она слила пасту с помощью друшлага.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

удаленный
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
Система была удалена в безопасное место.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

слышимый
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
Голос спикера едва был слышен с задней части большого зала.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

удобный момент
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Она приехала в удобный момент, чтобы помочь.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

неспособный
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Его неспособное обращение с ситуацией только усугубило её.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

оракул
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Древние греки консультировались с оракулом в Дельфах.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

иррациональный
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Его страх перед темнотой был совершенно иррациональным.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

маскировка
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
Он подошел под маскировкой друга.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

смирение
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Она приняла награду с грацией и смирением.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

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

slavish

рабский
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Его рабская преданность традиции предотвратила любые инновации.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

разочаровывать
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
Плохое обслуживание не устраивает многих клиентов.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

вдохновляющий
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Парашютный спорт был самым захватывающим опытом в его жизни.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

откинуться
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Она откинулась на диван с книгой.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

реагент
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

паёк
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Во время войны каждая семья получала еженедельный паёк риса.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

посягательство
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Жители деревни протестовали против посягательства на их сельскохозяйственные земли.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

освобождение
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Его уход был воспринят командой как долгожданное освобождение.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

очень раздражённый
Meaning
greatly annoyed or irritated
Example
She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.
Она посмотрела на него с очень раздражённым взглядом после его повторяющихся ошибок.
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 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

важный, заметный или выдающийся
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Отчёт выделил важнейшие моменты обсуждения.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

желание
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Она почувствовала сильное желание путешествовать по миру.
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.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

разрешать
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Комитет был создан для разрешения споров между сторонами.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

шип, резкое замечание
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
На рыболовном крючке есть маленький шип, чтобы рыба не могла убежать.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

нюанс
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Он заметил тонкий нюанс в ее выражении.
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 /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

эффективность
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
Эффективность вакцины была доказана в испытаниях.
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

избивать
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
Боксёр избил своего соперника в финальном раунде.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

отменить
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Правительство решило отменить устаревший закон.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

симметричный
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Художник разработал симметричный узор на полу.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

скалка
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Она положила тесто на скалку.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

полный провал
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
Мероприятие стало полным провалом из-за плохого планирования.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

невредимый
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
Она вышла из аварии невредимой.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

реконституировать
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
Группа была реконституирована после возвращения лидера.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

корпус корабля / оболочка семени
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Моряки осмотрели корпус корабля на наличие повреждений.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

наглый, высокомерный
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Наглый студент отказался следовать указаниям учителя.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

выкорчевать
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Они вырвали старое дерево из сада.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

внезапное осознание или откровение
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Он испытал эпифанию о своей истинной цели в жизни.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

невроз
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Его невроз усложнял социальные взаимодействия.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

благоразумный
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Мудрое решение может предотвратить будущие проблемы.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

различать
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Он едва мог различить далекую фигуру в тумане.
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

экономить
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
Семья пыталась растянуть свои сбережения в трудные месяцы.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

репрессия
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Подавление свободы слова правительством вызвало широкие протесты.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

пророческий
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Его пророческие слова сбылись спустя много лет.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

вкусное мясо
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
Шеф-повар приготовил вкусные мясные блюда для ужина.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

идти с трудом
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
Им пришлось идти с трудом по снегу, чтобы добраться до деревни.
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

планета, которая вращается вокруг звезды за пределами солнечной системы
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
Астрономы обнаружили тысячи экзопланет в последнем десятилетии.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

убийственный; с намерением убить; крайне жестокий; кровожадный
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Убийственный взгляд в его глазах напугал всех.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

священствовать
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
Епископ ordain три новых священников в это воскресенье.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

умелый
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Она умела решать сложные математические задачи.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

деградация
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
Деградация клеток мозга ведет к когнитивному упадку.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

неподвижный
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
Неподвижные барьеры препятствуют изменениям.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

торпеда
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Подводная лодка выпустила торпеду по вражескому кораблю.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

соловей
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Соловей пел сладко в лунном свете.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

электромагнитный
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
Электромагнитные силы отталкивают протоны.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Сьерра Клуб
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
Джон Мьюир основал Сьерра Клуб в 1892 году для защиты дикой природы.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

гейзер
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Гейзер извергся, выбрасывая воду высоко в небо.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

знаток
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Она настоящий знаток изобразительного искусства.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

провинциальный
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Бенгальский язык был не просто провинциальным.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

отклоняться
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Он склонен отклоняться от оригинального плана.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

борьба, изнашиваться
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Он пытался оставаться спокойным, но его нервы начали изнашиваться во время спора.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

наследственный; полученный от предков
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
Наследственная болезнь передавалась через поколения.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

предикат / основывать на
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Его теория основана на надежных исследованиях.
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

натрий
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
Натрий — это важный элемент для поддержания баланса жидкости в организме.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

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

oblivious

невнимательный
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
Он не замечал шума вокруг, когда читал.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

оптимизировать
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
Компания работает над оптимизацией своей цепочки поставок.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

чрезмерный
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Она потратила чрезмерное количество времени на своем телефоне.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

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

Latitude

широта
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPS-устройство показало наши точные координаты широты и долготы на карте.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

трудный
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Выполнение контракта оказалось трудной задачей для компании.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

наемник
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Наемник сражался за того, кто платил наибольшую зарплату.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

флора и фауна
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
На островах Галапагос находится уникальная флора и фауна.
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

сыворотка
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
Протеин сыворотки популярен среди атлетов и бодибилдеров.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

неработающий, исчезнувший
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
Компания стала дефектной после финансового кризиса.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

эмпирический или основанный на опыте
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
Научные исследования зависят от эмпирических данных.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

без денег; крайне бедный; полностью без средств
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
После потери работы он стал без денег.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

дистилляция
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
Дистилляция часто используется для производства алкогольных напитков.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

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

brash

наглый
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Его наглые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на собрании.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

арест / заключение
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
Судья приказал отправить обвиняемого в заключение.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

глубокий порез
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
У него была глубокая рана на ноге после аварии.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

вязкий
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
Мед — это вязкая жидкость, которая течет медленно.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

физическое или умственное усилие
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
Чрезмерная экзерция может привести к усталости и выгоранию.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

опустошённый
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Опустошённый район был заброшен большинством жителей.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

растворитель, способный погасить долги
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Ацетон — это распространенный растворитель, используемый в лабораториях.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

счастье
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

независимо от; без учета
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Все студенты будутtreated одинаково, независимо от их происхождения.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

смертность
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Достижения в медицине значительно снизили детскую смертность.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

гриб
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Грибы играют важную роль в разложении органических веществ в природе.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

покаяние; наказание за совершение чего-то неправильного
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
Монах исполнил покаяние за свои прошлые ошибки.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

взаимодействие
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
Взаимодействие между культурой и технологиями формирует современную жизнь.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

безжизненный
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Она чувствовала себя безжизненной после долгих часов работы без отдыха.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

украшать
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Она украсила блюдо свежими листьями кориандра.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

глашатай
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Цветущие цветы предвещают приход весны.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

упрямый
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
Он остался упрямым, несмотря на логические аргументы.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

инквизиция
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Журналист столкнулся с инквизицией от панели по поводу своих источников.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

утилитарный
Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
Здание имело простой утилитарный дизайн.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

гомеопатия
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Он верит в гомеопатию для лечения обычных простуд.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

похищение
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
Полиция расследует похищение ребенка.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

патогенный
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
Некоторые бактерии безвредны, а другие являются высоко патогенными.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

тысячелетие
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
Год 2000 был отмечен как начало нового тысячелетия.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

критический момент
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
В этот критический момент нам нужно принять важное решение о нашем будущем.
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

уничтожать
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
Шторм уничтожил целые деревни.
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

состязаться
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Несколько компаний борются за контракт.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

иск
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Иск обвинил режим в нарушении прав человека.
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

почтение
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
Она очень уважаема своими коллегами.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

глоток
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Он взял большой глоток воды после забега.
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 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

поэтапный
Meaning
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Example
Incremental changes ensure sustainability.
Поэтапные изменения обеспечивают устойчивость.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

педагогика
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
Современная педагогика сосредоточена на обучении, ориентированном на учащегося.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

толстая книга
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Она провела послеобеденное время, читая старую толстую книгу по средневековой истории.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

резко изменить направление
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Машина резко изменила направление, чтобы избежать собаки.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

превращаться
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
Гусеница превратится в бабочку.
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

извращенный
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
Он получал извращенное удовольствие от того, чтобы расстраивать своих коллег.