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C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

трудный
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
Путешествие через горы было трудным путешествием.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

распределение, выделение
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Каждое отделение получило выделение ресурсов.
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.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

прервать; отменить
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
Пилот решил прервать миссию из-за плохой погоды.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

автократический
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
Автократичный стиль управления менеджера не поощрял сотрудников делиться своими идеями.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

аномальный
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Учёные наблюдали аномальный результат в ходе эксперимента.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

бледный
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Его лицо побледнело, когда он услышал ужасные новости.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

отчуждать
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Его грубое поведение отчуждало многих его друзей.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

dobavlyat' primetchaniya ili kommentarii
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Uchitel' poprosil studentov anotirovat' stikhotvorenie so svoimi tolkovaniyami.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

амплитуда
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Амплитуда землетрясения была измерена по шкале Рихтера.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

передний
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
Передняя часть мозга контролирует логическое мышление.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

добавить
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Она решила добавить заметку в конце отчета.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

сопровождение
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Блюдо подавалось с острым соусом в качестве гарнира.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

анимировать
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
Художник будет анимировать персонажей для фильма.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

причинять боль
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
Многие люди страдают от сезонных аллергий.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

асценденция, господство
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
Компания достигла асценденции на рынке через инновации.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

эстетика
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Дизайн интерьера сосредоточен на эстетике и функциональности.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

оценивать
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
Ювелир оценил бриллиант перед покупкой.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

поговорка
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Старая поговорка говорит, что честность — лучшая политика.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

на вершине
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Флаг был размещен на вершине башни.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

живот
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Он пожаловался на боль в животе.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

строгий, простой
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
Монах вел строгую жизнь в горах.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

затопленный
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Рынок был затоплен дешевыми импортными товарами.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

ошеломить
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
Жестокость преступления ошеломила все сообщество.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

распределение активов
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Правильное распределение активов — ключ к финансовому росту.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

неправильно
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
План пошел не так, когда погода внезапно изменилась.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

убийца
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Президент был защищён от возможных убийц охраной.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

антрополог
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Антрополог провел годы, изучая племенное сообщество.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

анти-климакс
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Конец фильма был анти-климаксом после такой захватывающей истории.
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 /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

альтруистичный
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Ее альтруистичная природа побудила ее работать волонтером для благотворительных организаций.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

прославлять
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Аудитория высоко оценила актера за его выдающееся исполнение.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

анархия
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
Крах режима привел к анархии на улицах.
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

анонимность
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
Онлайн-анонимность защищает пользователей от киберугроз.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

царапина или износ кожи или поверхности из-за трения
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Он получил небольшую царапину на колене после падения.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

аббат
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
Аббат поприветствовал посетителей в монастыре.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

аккредитовать
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Университет аккредитован национальным образовательным советом.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

соседство
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Соседство двух зданий облегчило их соединение.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

вспомогательный
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
В больнице есть вспомогательный генератор энергии на случай чрезвычайных ситуаций.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

намёк
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Её рассказ содержал намёк на знаменитый миф.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

аполитичный
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Она предпочитает оставаться аполитичной и сосредотачиваться на своей работе.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

дипломатический атташе
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Культурный атташе организовал художественную выставку в посольстве.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

отчуждение
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Новые политики создали чувство отчуждения среди сотрудников.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

одежда
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Она носила традиционную одежду на свадебной церемонии.
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.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

истощение
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Компания столкнулась с высокой текучестью кадров из-за неудовлетворенности работой.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

апокалиптический
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Фильм изображает апокалиптическое будущее после ядерной войны.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ужасный / катастрофический
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
Выступление команды было ужасным.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

предостеречь
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Учитель предостерег студентов за опоздание.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

алхимия
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Средневековые ученые посвятили свою жизнь алхимии.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

украшать
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

увлечённый
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Она увлечённая читательница детективных романов.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

чувствительный / настроенный
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Она настроена на потребности своих студентов.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

впитывающий
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Это полотенце очень впитывающее и быстро сохнет.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

увеличить
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Компания планирует увеличить свою рабочую силу.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ампер
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Ток, протекающий через провод, измеряется в амперах.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

страсть, энтузиазм
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Она говорила с страстью о своем новом проекте.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

защитник
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Он известен как защитник авторитарных режимов.
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

якорная стоянка
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
Чёлн был поставлен на якорь рядом с берегом для безопасности.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

асимметричный
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Дизайн здания асимметричен и необычен.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

быстрый и гибкий
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
Стартап-команда была гибкой в ответе на изменения на рынке.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

оценщик
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Внешний оценщик рассмотрел отчет по проекту.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

агностик
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Он описал себя как агностика, а не как атеиста.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

автократ
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Автократ контролировал страну железным кулаком.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

наковальня из железа
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Кузнец положил раскалённое железо на наковальню.
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

противник
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
Боксер встретился с сильным противником в ринге.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

вознесение
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Его быстрый подъем в компании удивил всех.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

приложение
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Профессор работал в университете как приложениe.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

асимметричный
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Она носила асимметричное платье, которое привлекло внимание всех.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

награда
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Она получила награду за свои выдающиеся достижения.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

аграрные общества
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Аграрные общества возникли из-за необходимости стабильных источников пищи.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

проницательность
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Его проницательность помогла в переговорах.
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 /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 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

важный для сельского хозяйства
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Зима важна для сельского хозяйства и производства сельхозпродукции.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

физически способный
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Компания ищет физически способных рабочих для строительного участка.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

отрекаться
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Царь решил абдицировать трон.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

настройка
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
Настройка на эмоции улучшает отношения.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

отчужденный
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Отчужденные студенты более склонны к правонарушениям.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

архаичный
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Некоторые законы считаются архаичными и больше не актуальны.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

псевдоним
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
Преступник был известен под псевдонимом 'Тень'.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

неправильный
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Кажется, с двигателем машины что-то не так.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

авторитарный
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
Авторитарное воспитание часто ограничивает независимость ребенка.
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.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

согласие
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Она кивнула головой в молчаливом согласии.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

засвидетельствовать
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
Свидетель засвидетельствовал точность отчета.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

аристократический; принадлежащий к аристократии
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Она имела аристократическое поведение, которое вызывало уважение.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

упрямый; непоколебимый; решительный; непреклонный
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Она была непоколебима в своем решении покинуть компанию.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

амбивалентность
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Она чувствовала амбивалентность, принимая предложение о работе.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

обожание / глубокая любовь
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Фанаты показали свое обожание к певцу.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

аккордеон (музыкальный инструмент)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Музыкант сыграл веселую мелодию на аккордеоне.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

проницательный или умный
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Его проницательные наблюдения помогли решить сложную проблему.
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 /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

амнистия
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Правительство объявило амнистию для всех политических заключенных.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

аналогичный
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Человеческий мозг аналогичен суперкомпьютеру.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

артерия
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
Доктор проверил пульс в его артерии.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

бедствие
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
Бедность - это распространённое бедствие во многих частях мира.
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

способность
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
У нее есть сильная способность к изучению новых языков.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

снова
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
После неудачи они начали проект с самого начала.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

преданность
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Солдаты приносят клятву верности своей стране.
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.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

аватар
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Она изменила свой аватар в социальных сетях на новое изображение мультфильма.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

древность
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Руины напоминают о древности города.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

утвердительный
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Она дала утвердительный ответ на предложение.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

автопсия
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
Автопсия показала, что жертва умерла от отравления.
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.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

аллитерация
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Она использовала аллитерацию в своем стихотворении, чтобы добавить музыкальность.
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 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

освобождать
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
Священник освободил его от его грехов.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

поразительный
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
Актриса дала поразительное выступление.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

амбивалентный
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Она была амбивалентна по поводу принятия нового предложения о работе.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

утверждение
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
Ежедневное утверждение собственного достоинства повышает уверенность.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

антирабство
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Антирабовладельческое движение приобрело популярность в XIX веке.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

плечо
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Она несла плечо книг в библиотеку.
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.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

накапливать
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Проценты накапливаются на сберегательном счете каждый месяц.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

аллегория
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Роман является аллегорией борьбы между добром и злом.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

провоцировать
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Его грубые замечания только способствовали тому, чтобы вызвать враждебность у его коллег.