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C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

спорный
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Можно спорить, что технологии улучшили качество нашей жизни.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

отвращение
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
У неё сильное отвращение к курению.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

передавать
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
Учитель передал ценное знание своим ученикам.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

макабр
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Фильм ужасов имел мракобесную атмосферу.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

угнетение; насилие; тирания;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Люди боролись против политического угнетения.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

лохмотья
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
Старый флаг висел в лохмотьях после шторма.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

относящийся к Парижу
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Она носила платье в парижском стиле на вечеринке.
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

полига́мия
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
Полига́мия незаконна во многих странах мира.
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

зуд
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
Зуд в глазах часто приводит к тереблению.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

беспечный; небрежный;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
Она не обращала внимания на опасность вокруг себя.
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

волнение
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
Камень создал волнения на спокойном пруду.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

вымогать
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
Банда попыталась вымогать деньги у местных торговцев.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

импульс
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
Новая политика предоставила импульс экономическому росту.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

аннексировать
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Империя аннексировала соседнее королевство после войны.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

наследие
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
Кольцо — это семейное наследие, переданное от бабушки.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

инцидентальный
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
Инцидентальные расходы, такие как закуски и чаевые, были включены в счет.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

бойцовский / беспорядочный
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Несмотря на небольшой размер, он был бойцовским бойцом.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

неорганический
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Неорганические вещества широко используются в науке.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

лицемерно набожный
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Он дал лицемерную речь о честности, хотя сам был коррумпирован.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

процесс поддержания яиц, клеток или организмов в правильных условиях для их развития
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
Инкубация яиц продолжалась три недели.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

отправить деньги / прощать
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Он пообещал перевести оплату до конца недели.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

непоколебимый
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
Он продемонстрировал непоколебимую преданность своей цели.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

лицемерный
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Она дала лицемерное оправдание, чтобы не прийти на встречу.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

нерешительность; сомнение; колебания
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
Ее нерешительность по поводу того, какое предложение о работе принять, привела к тому, что она упустила обе возможности.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

интроверсия
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
Её интроверсия затрудняла ей удовольствие от больших вечеринок.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

замещающий актер
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
Замещающий актер выступил, когда главный актер заболел.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

несоответствие, различие, расхождение
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
Аудит показал несоответствие между заявленными доходами и реальными доходами.
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 /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

венок; гирлянда;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
Невеста носила красивый цветочный венок на традиционной церемонии.
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

орда
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
Орда фанатов собралась у стадиона.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

очаровывать
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Сказочник очаровал детей своими рассказами.
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

экологическая трансформация
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
Город демонстрирует экологическую трансформацию.
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 /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

каркас кровати
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
Деревянный каркас кровати был очень прочным.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

синдикат
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Синдикат инвесторов купил struggling компанию.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

соленый; связанный с соленой водой
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
Солевой раствор используется для медицинских процедур.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

мания; крайнее увлечение
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
У неё была мания собирать старинные открытки со всего мира.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

перхоть
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Он использовал специальный шампунь для лечения своей постоянной проблемы с перхотью.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

темно-красный
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Темно-красный закат раскрасил небо в красивые оттенки.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

смять
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Он смял бумагу и бросил её в корзину.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

кульминировать
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Годы упорной работы кульминировали в его успехе.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

паркетный пол
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
В старом особняке был красивый паркетный пол.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

пигментация
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Чрезмерное трение может вызвать проблемы с пигментацией.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

освободить
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Пожарные извлекли пассажиров из разрушенной машины.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

крениться, делать резкое движение
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
Автобус покачнулся вперёд, когда водитель нажал на тормоза.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
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 ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

устаревание
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Быстрое развитие технологий приводит к устареванию старых устройств.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

золотой век
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
На своем золотом веке компания доминировала на рынке.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

вскрикнуть
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Дети вскрикнули от радости, когда они увидели сюрприз.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

лишенный
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
После предательства он почувствовал себя лишенным надежды и доверия.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

избыточные траты; расточительство
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
Свадебное торжество было раскритиковано за ненужные излишества.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

генеральный прокурор
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Генеральный прокурор объявил о новых реформах для укрепления правосудия.
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

легко вызывающий тошноту, головокружение или отвращение
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
Ей стало плохо при виде крови.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

апостол, защитник
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Он стал апостолом охраны окружающей среды.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

боковой
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
Футболист сделал быстрый боковой пас.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

сохранение биоразнообразия
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Сохранение биоразнообразия критически важно для экологического баланса.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

нарушитель
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
Полиция поймала нарушителя правил дорожного движения на перекрёстке.
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.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

правдоподобие
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
Правдоподобие его объяснения убедило присяжных.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

водораздел, ключевой момент
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Движение за независимость было водоразделом в истории нации.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

почтение
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Он проявил уважение к своему старшему наставнику.
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

досаждать
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
Его постоянные прерывания действительно раздражают меня.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

размах крыльев
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
У орла впечатляющий размах крыльев более двух метров.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

сосать
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Младенец сосет пустышку.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

незаконный поселенец
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Полиция вывела незаконных поселенцев из заброшенного дома.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

снос
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
Снос старой фабрики занял несколько недель.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

порабощение
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Люди страдали под владычеством жестокого правителя.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

тупой
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Это была тупая идея идти в поход без воды.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

чешуйчатый
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
У рыбы чешуйчатая кожа.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

костыль, опора
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Ему пришлось использовать костыли после того, как он сломал ногу.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

насмешка; издевательство;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Его речь была встречена насмешками со стороны аудитории.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

отзывы, рекомендации
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Положительные отзывы могут улучшить репутацию компании.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

оправдывать
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Присяжные решили оправдать подсудимого по всем обвинениям.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

желать
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Он завидовал новой машине своего соседа.
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 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

прогуливаться
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Мы неспешно прогуливались вдоль набережной, иногда останавливаясь, чтобы посмотреть на лодки.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

жестокости
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Жестокости потрясли международное сообщество.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

познавательный
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
Лекция была очень познавательной и увлекательной.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

пергамент
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
Древняя рукопись была написана на пергаменте.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

необъяснимо
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
Она почувствовала необъяснимый страх, когда вошла в тёмную комнату.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

расслабляться
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Глубокое дыхание помогает расслабиться после напряжённого дня.
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

аборигены
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
Аборигены сохраняли свои традиции на протяжении тысяч лет.
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

вежливость
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
Они обменялись вежливостью перед началом встречи.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Непотизм
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
Компания была обвинена в непотизме в своей практике набора персонала.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

препятствовать
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Его усилия по предотвращению предложения не увенчались успехом.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

индикативный
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Его тон был индикативом его фрустрации.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

эстетически
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
Здание эстетически приятно, несмотря на простой дизайн.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

загадочный
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Он дал мне загадочную улыбку.
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

несравненный
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Борцы за свободу показали несравненное мужество.
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

шелковая ткань
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
Невеста была в красивом платье из шелкового материала.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

беспечный
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Он ехал с беспечным пренебрежением к правилам.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

синтезировать, объединять, представлять логично
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
Он преуспевает в синтезе идей из разных источников.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

беспокойство
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
Внезапное объявление вызвало широкое беспокойство среди сотрудников
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

окисление
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
Окисление ослабляет металлические поверхности.
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

уменьшать
Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
Его грубое поведение снизит его хорошую репутацию.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

ксенофоб
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Ксенофобские комментарии лидера вызвали возмущение по всей стране.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

гороскоп
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Она читала свой гороскоп каждое утро, чтобы увидеть, что предсказали звезды.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

меритократия
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
В настоящей меритократии самые способные люди поднимаются на руководящие посты.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

даровать
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Король даровал награды храбрым солдатам.
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

ткацкий станок
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
Ткач работал на ткацком станке, чтобы создать красивые ткани.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

умение
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
У нее есть умение заставить людей чувствовать себя комфортно.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

соблюдение
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
Фестиваль проводится в соблюдении вековой традиции.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

живость
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
Живость ребенка осветила всю комнату.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

живой
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Живой старик танцевал с радостью на свадьбе.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

поглощённый
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Она была так поглощена книгой, что забыла о времени.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

известняк
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Древнее здание было построено из известняковых блоков
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 /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

проповедь
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Пастор произнес проповедь о сострадании и прощении.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

атеизм
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Он откровенно заявил о своем атеизме, несмотря на социальное давление.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

распространённая репетиция
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
Спейст репетишн помогает сохранить долгосрочную память.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

съёживаться
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Она съёжилась, когда вспомнила свою ошибку.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

резкое падение
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
Уровень рождаемости в Бангладеш стремительно падает.
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

прищуриться
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
Она прищурилась от яркого солнечного света.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

недоступный
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
Отдаленная деревня почти недоступна в сезон дождей.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

нектарин (сорт персика с гладкой кожурой)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Она купила корзину с свежими нектаринами на рынке.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

провалить
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Он провалил презентацию и сбил с толку аудиторию.