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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 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

издавать повторяющийся звук лёгкого постукивания / быстро говорить механическим способом
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
Дождь тихо капал на окно.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

змеиный кабачок
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
Змеиный кабачок растет в изогнутой, змеиобразной форме в саду.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

бесценный
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Её совет оказался бесценным для моего успеха.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

сферический
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Учёный изучал глобулярное скопление звёзд.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

неопределённый
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
Встреча была отложена на неопределённый срок.
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

испарительный охладитель
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
Испарительный охладитель работает лучше всего в сухом климате.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

прилипала
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
Знаменитость всегда была окружена прилипалами.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

эталон
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
Город Сабах Аль Ахмад Си Сити установил эталон в области устойчивости.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

выгнать
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Арбитр должен был выгнать игрока за антиспортивное поведение.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

проповедь; моральная лекция
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Священник произнес вдохновляющую проповедь о сострадании и прощении во время воскресной службы.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

контекстуализировать
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
Учитель контекстуализировал историческое событие, чтобы сделать его более актуальным для студентов.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

независимая личность
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Независимый ученый оспорил установленные теории.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

необратимый
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
Ущерб, причиненный огнем, был необратим.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

застенчивый
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Она тихая, застенчивая женщина, которая избегает внимания.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

колыбель
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
Ребенок мирно спит в колыбели.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

фактически; почти;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Здание было фактически разрушено при землетрясении.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

кокетка
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Она была кокеткой, всегда очаровывая всех на вечеринке.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

тускнеть
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
Туман начал исчезать, когда солнце поднималось выше.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

основная цель
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Основная цель мероприятия заключалась в продвижении переработки.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

иеоглифический
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Археологи тщательно изучали иероглифические надписи.
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

калейдоскоп
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
Огни города превратились в калейдоскоп цветов, когда начался фестиваль.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

коричневатый
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Старая бумага имела коричневатый оттенок из-за возраста.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

уточнять
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Свидетеля попросили подробно описать события той ночи.
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

перераспределение
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
Правительство внедрило политику перераспределения для сокращения неравенства.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

неотвратимый
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Темные облака сигнализировали о том, что шторм был неминуем.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

восприимчивый
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Она была восприимчива к отзывам от своих коллег.
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

информация
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
Она дала мне всю информацию, которую я нуждался для встречи.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

свитер
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Она надела тёплый свитер в холодный зимний вечер.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

полезность
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
Полезность этого инструмента стала очевидной в процессе проекта.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

похвенные инициативы
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Похвальные инициативы направлены на повышение осведомленности.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

легальность
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
Адвокат поставил под сомнение легальность контракта.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

рассказ
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
Старик рассказал рассказ о своих приключениях.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

консолидировать
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Компания стремится консолидировать свою рыночную позицию.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

смешение
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Фестиваль предложил смесь музыки, еды и искусства.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

каньон
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Река Колорадо вырезала Гранд-Каньон за миллионы лет.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

создание
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
Создание фильма заняло более двух лет.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

инфицировать
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
Вирус может быстро инфицировать здоровых людей.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

шпионаж
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
Агент был арестован по обвинению в шпионаже против государства.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

средних лет
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
Мужчина средних лет начал новую карьеру.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

гладкий; ровный; без трудностей; плавно
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
Дорога была гладкой и комфортной для вождения.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

грабить
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Бандиты грабили деревню ночью.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

поймать в ловушку
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
Охотник поймал кролика в сеть.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

освежающий
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Туристы наслаждались освежающим горным воздухом.
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

ацетат
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
Компания производит ацетатные волокна для одежды.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

хижина
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Рыбак жил в маленькой хижине у моря.
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

сфероид
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
Земля не идеальная сфера, а сплюснутый сфероид.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

тереть
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Чрезмерное трение глаз вредно.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

холст
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
Художник приготовил холст для своей новой картины.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

обманчивый
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
Аргумент политика был обманчивым, он звучал убедительно, но не имел реальных доказательств.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

тому назад
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
Я встретил её два года назад.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

контрпродуктивный
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Контрпродуктивные действия часто возникают из недовольства.
B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

быстро
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
Компания быстро расширяется на новые рынки.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

комфортный
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
Градостроительство направлено на то, чтобы сделать города более комфортными.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

дистальный
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
Доктор осмотрел дистальный конец руки пациента.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

жуткий
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Жуткое преступление шокировало все сообщество.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

экзаменатор
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
Экзаменатор внимательно проверил бланк ответов каждого студента.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

сзади
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
Машина сзади нас сигналила.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

избыточный
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
Отчет содержал избыточную информацию.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

высыхать
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Цветы высохли под палящим солнцем.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

в конце концов; наконец
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
После многих лет усердной работы она, наконец, стала врачом.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.
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 /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

плашка
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
Преступник был приведен к плашке на рассвете.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

стена
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Стена в нашей гостиной покрашена в синий цвет.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

злоупотребление служебным положением
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Мэра обвинили в злоупотреблении служебным положением.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

профессионал
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Он играет в теннис как профессионал.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

чей
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
Девочка, чей телефон был украден, моя кузина.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

звездные фрукты
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
Когда вы нарезаете звездные фрукты, они выглядят как красивые желтые звезды на вашей тарелке.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

ярко
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Звезды ярко сияли на чистом ночном небе.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

эксцессы
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
Эксцессивность цен в отеле шокировала туристов.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

порочить
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Скандал порочил репутацию политика.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

дюйм / двигаться медленно
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Она медленно подошла к краю сцены.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

испытывать страх; маленькая птица с коротким хвостом
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Она испугалась, увидев приближающийся шторм.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

эпидемия
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
Грипп эпидемия затронула тысячи людей по всей стране.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

металлургический
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Он изучал металлургическую инженерию в университете.
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 /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

трубка
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Солдат сыграл на трубке, чтобы сигнализировать о начале церемонии
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

хромать
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
Он хромал по комнате после того, как подвернул лодыжку.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

корова
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
Корова дает свежее молоко каждое утро.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

анимация
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Анимация в этом фильме невероятно детализирована.
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

калькуляс
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
Калькуляс необходим для продвинутых исследований в физике и инженерии.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

машинерия
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Фабрика инвестировала в новое оборудование для увеличения производства.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

размышление, раздумье
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
После долгих размышлений он принял окончательное решение.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

достоверность
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Журналист проверил достоверность отчета.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

самый большой
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Это самая большая проблема, с которой мы сталкивались.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

пример
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Это всего лишь пример его щедрости.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

тайно участвовать в преступлении
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Менеджер конивал с поставщиком, чтобы обмануть компанию.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

гексапод
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Учёный наблюдал за гексаподом, ползущим по листу.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

широко
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Правила в целом схожи во всех регионах.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

мягко светящийся
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
Тусклый свет свечи наполнил комнату теплотой.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

первый мученик
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Святой Стефан известен как протоматир христианства.
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

очаровывать
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
Прекрасная музыка очаровала зрителей.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

необходимость
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
Управление отходами — это необходимость для экологической устойчивости.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

имманентный
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Он верил, что моральные ценности имманентны человеческой природе.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

социология
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Она изучает социологию в университете.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

постамент / пьедестал
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
Статуя была установлена на мраморном пьедестале.
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

полностью
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
Я полностью согласен с твоим мнением.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

многоточие
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
Писатель использовал многоточие, чтобы показать, что часть цитаты была опущена.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

беспокойство
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Его беспокойство во время длинной встречи было очевидно для всех.
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

хобби; любимое занятие; увлечение
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
Фотография стала её любимым хобби, когда она получила камеру на день рождения.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

проницательный
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
Проницательная природа детектива помогла раскрыть тайну.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

жених
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Сара познакомила своего жениха с родителями во время семейного ужина.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

твердое тело с плоскими многоугольными гранями
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
Математик изучал сложную модель полиэдра.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

оценка
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
Фильм получил высокую оценку от критиков.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

предчувствие
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Она предчувствовала надвигающуюся катастрофу.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

библия
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Она читает Библию каждое утро.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

занавеска
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Она закрыла занавески, чтобы заблокировать яркий солнечный свет.
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

похищать
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
Преступники похитили богатого бизнесмена.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

нарушение
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
Студент был наказан за незначительное нарушение школьных правил.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

амортизировать
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Они планируют амортизировать ипотеку в течение 20 лет.
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 /feɪn/

feign

притворяться, симулировать
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Она притворилась больной, чтобы не пойти на работу.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

пantomim; актер пантомимы
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
Уличный пантомим развлекал толпу своей невидимой коробкой.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

брак
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Они счастливо связаны браком уже двадцать лет.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

резервирование
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
Я сделал бронирование в ресторане на сегодня вечер.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

осаждать
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
Город был осаждён вражескими войсками.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

относящийся к половым органам
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
Врач объяснил важность гигиены гениталий.