A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

появиться

Meaning

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Example

She appeared suddenly at the door.

Она появилась внезапно у двери.

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

жилище

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

Они пригласили нас в их скромное жилище.

B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

согласно

Meaning

As stated by or in agreement with.

Example

According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

Согласно отчету, продажи увеличились в последнем квартале.

C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

аврора

Meaning

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

Example

We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

Мы поехали в Норвегию, чтобы увидеть северное аврору.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

до полудня

Meaning

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Example

She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.

Она запланировала все свои важные встречи в часы до полудня.

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

амфитеатр

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

Концерт состоялся в древнем амфитеатре.

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

сбивать с толку

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

Сложные инструкции только сбили его с толку.

C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

аспарагус боб

Meaning

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

Example

The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.

Аспарагус боб вырастает до трех футов в длину и часто используется в азиатской кухне.

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

развлечение; радость; увеселение

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

Смех детей показал их развлечение от выступления клоуна.

C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

астра

Meaning

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

Example

The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.

Фиолетовые астры красиво зацвели в осеннем саду.

C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

воздержанный

Meaning

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

Example

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

Она вела воздержанную жизнь, избегая всех роскошных удовольствий.

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

восхищение

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

Она испытывала большое восхищение к своему учителю.

C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

относящийся к апелляциям

Meaning

relating to appeals in a court of law

Example

The case was taken to an appellate court.

Дело было передано в апелляционный суд.

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

аномальный

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

Врач заметил аномальный рост в легких пациента.

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

аукцион

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

Антикварная мебель была продана на аукционе в прошлые выходные.

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

кислый

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Лимон имеет кислый вкус.

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

реальность

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

Фильм был основан на исторической реальности.

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

самолет

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

Самолет плавно взлетел с аэродромной полосы.

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

назначить

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Менеджер назначит задачи новым сотрудникам.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

ремесленник

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Ремесленник создал красивое деревянное кресло.

C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

аннуитет

Meaning

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

Example

She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.

Она получает аннуитет от страхового полиса своего покойного мужа.

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

назначенное лицо

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

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

Назначенный по контракту несет ответственность за все будущие обязательства.

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

самоотречение

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

Жизнь монаха была полным самоотречением от мирских удовольствий.

A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

квартира

Meaning

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

Example

She rented an apartment in the city center.

Она арендовала квартиру в центре города.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

чередовать, альтернативный

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Студенты чередуют занятия онлайн и офлайн.

C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

шило

Meaning

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

Example

The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.

Сапожник использовал шило, чтобы пробить отверстия в коже.

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

одобряющий

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

Учитель кивнул одобрительно, прочитав эссе.

C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

коренной житель

Meaning

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

Example

The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.

В музее есть большая коллекция аборигенной живописи.

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

анатомия

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

Она изучает человеческую анатомию в медицинском университете.

B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

актёрская игра

Meaning

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

Example

She is studying acting to become a professional actress.

Она изучает актёрское мастерство, чтобы стать профессиональной актрисой.

C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

привлекать

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

Example

The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.

Прекрасный сад привлекал посетителей издалека.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

антипатия

Meaning

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.

Между двумя конкурентами была взаимная антипатия.

C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

администрировать

Meaning

to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine

Example

The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.

Комитет будет администрировать новую политику во всех отделах.

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

антисоциальный; враждебный социальной системе

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Его антисоциальное поведение мешало ему заводить друзей.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

тенистое укрытие в саду, образованное деревьями или вьющимися растениями

Meaning

a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework

Example

They rested under the arbor covered with roses.

Они отдыхали под арбором, покрытым розами.

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

помощь; поддержка

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

Она предложила свою помощь в проекте.

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

азиатский морской окунь

Meaning

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

Example

Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.

Азиатский морской окунь высоко ценится в аквакультуре за быстрый рост.

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

обезболивающее средство

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

Она приняла обезболивающее средство, чтобы облегчить головную боль.

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

анимированный

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

Анимированный фильм был любим детьми и взрослыми.

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

как обычно

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

Как обычно, он опоздал на встречу.

C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

водяной

Meaning

related to or containing water; watery

Example

The solution was in an aqueous form.

Решение было в водяной форме.

B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

присутствие

Meaning

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

Example

The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.

Учитель берет посещаемость в начале каждого урока.

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

золотой

Meaning

Containing or producing gold.

Example

The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.

Шахтеры обнаружили золотую жилу в горах.

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

авантюрист

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

Авантюрист отправился глубоко в джунгли в поисках древних руин.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

звук

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

Качество звука подкаста было отличным.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

автономия

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

Автономия была основной требованием.

C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

аэростатика

Meaning

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.

Аэростатика необходима для понимания того, как плавают шары.

B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

оружие

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

Солдаты несли своё оружие в битву.

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

предсказывать

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

Тёмные облака предсказывают приближающийся шторм.

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

художник

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

Художница выставила свои скульптуры на открытии галереи.

C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

импровизировать

Meaning

to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

Example

The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.

Комик импровизировал шутку, когда микрофон не сработал.

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

аббревиатура

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA — это аббревиатура от National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

атомные привычки

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

Развитие атомных привычек приводит к долгосрочному успеху.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

агроном

Meaning

A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.

Example

The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.

Агроном предложил новые методы для улучшения урожайности риса.

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

доступный

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

Музей легко доступен на общественном транспорте.

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

признавать

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

Он должен был признать свою ошибку перед учителем.

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

пепельный цвет

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

Старое здание имело пепельные стены, которые нужно было покрасить.

C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

тревожный

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

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

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

C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

улучшать, совершенствовать

Meaning

To make better; improve or enhance something.

Example

The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.

Новые политики разработаны для улучшения условий жизни.

A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

среди

Meaning

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

Example

He was sitting among his friends.

Он сидел среди своих друзей.

C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

пчеловодство

Meaning

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

Example

Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.

Пчеловодство играет важную роль в сельском хозяйстве, поддерживая опыление.

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.

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

приблизительно

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

Путешествие занимает приблизительно три часа.

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

архитектор

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

Архитектор спроектировал современное офисное здание.

C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

афазия

Meaning

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

Example

After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.

После инсульта ей поставили диагноз афазии.

B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

самолет

Meaning

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

Example

The military aircraft flew over the city.

Военный самолет пролетел над городом.

A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

активности

Meaning

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

Example

Productive activities drive progress.

Продуктивные активности способствуют прогрессу.

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

задание

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

Студенты выполнили свое домашнее задание вовремя.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

артефакт

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Музей выставил древние артефакты из Египта.

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

остро

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

Она остро осознавала связанные риски.

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

кандидат

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

Кандидат был интервьюирован для этой позиции.

A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

прибывать

Meaning

to reach a destination; to come to a place

Example

The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.

Поезд прибудет на станцию через десять минут.

A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

скорая помощь

Meaning

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

Example

The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.

Скорая помощь приехала на место аварии через несколько минут.

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

уверенный; гарантированный

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

Она была уверена, что всё будет хорошо.

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

животное

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

В зоопарке много разных животных со всего мира.

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

обвинения

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

Обвинения были расследованы международным органом.

C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

аннексия

Meaning

the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state

Example

The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

Аннексия региона вызвала международное осуждение.

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

ускорение

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

Автомобиль показал быстрое ускорение при выезде на шоссе.

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

задолженность

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

Она была в долгах по электрическому счету на несколько месяцев.

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

аэростат

Meaning

A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.

Example

The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.

Военные использовали аэростат для наблюдения за границей.

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

произвольный

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

Произвольная оценка учителя расстроила многих студентов.

C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

антиспазмодическое

Meaning

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.

Врач прописал антиспазмодическое средство для облегчения боли.

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

пособие

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

Дети получают еженедельное пособие за помощь по дому.

C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

амброзийный

Meaning

Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.

Аромат только что испеченного хлеба был просто амброзийный.

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

пылкий; восторженный; страстный

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

Она страстный сторонник охраны окружающей среды.

C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

спорить

Meaning

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

Example

The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.

Соседи начали спорить из-за границы стены.

C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

засуха

Meaning

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

Example

The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.

Засуха на земле усиливается из-за изменения климата.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

акр

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

Фермер владеет большим участком плодородной земли.

A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

соглашения

Meaning

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

Example

Agreements strengthen partnerships.

Соглашения укрепляют партнерства.

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.

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

ошеломлённый

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

Я был ошеломлён его внезапным объявлением.

A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

выше; наверху

Meaning

in or to a higher place; overhead

Example

The airplane flew above the clouds.

Самолет летел выше облаков.

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

кислотность

Meaning

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

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

Кислотность почвы влияет на рост растений.

C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

с открытым ртом

Meaning

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

Example

She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

Она стояла с открытым ртом, пораженная захватывающим видом.

C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

одобрение / похвала

Meaning

approval or praise

Example

The plan won the approbation of the board members.

План получил одобрение членов совета.

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

организовать

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

Она расставила цветы в вазе.

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

амурный

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

Он послал ей амурное письмо, полное деклараций любви.

A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

соглашение

Meaning

A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

Example

The agreement was accepted by all countries.

Соглашение было принято всеми странами.

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ужасный / катастрофический

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

Выступление команды было ужасным.

B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

авторитет

Meaning

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.

Example

Regional authority was emphasized.

Региональный авторитет был подчеркнут.

C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

амбулаторный

Meaning

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

Example

The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.

Пациент амбулаторен и не нуждается в постельном режиме.

C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

помазание

Meaning

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example

The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.

Помазание нового лидера было священным ритуалом.

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

сельскохозяйственный

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Аграрные достижения улучшают продовольственную безопасность.

C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

амброзия

Meaning

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

Example

The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.

Десерт был настолько вкусным, что он напоминал амброзию.

Meaning

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

Example

The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

автор

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

Автор потратил три года на написание своего бестселлера.

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

загрязнение воздуха

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

Загрязнение воздуха от фабрик привело к первому экологическому движению.

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

автономно

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

Робот может работать автономно без вмешательства человека.

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

предоставлять место

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

Отель может разместить до 200 гостей.

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

приписывать, относить

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

Многие учёные приписывают это стихотворение неизвестному автору.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

прогресс

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

Технологический прогресс формирует будущее.