B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

оценка

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

Процесс оценки обеспечивает справедливость.

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

реалистичный

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

Она дала реалистичную оценку стоимости проекта.

B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

единство

Meaning

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Example

Unity among people led to victory.

Единство между людьми привело к победе.

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

вредители, паразиты

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

Вредители могут повреждать растения и вызывать болезни.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

имеющий право

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

Сотрудники имеют право на оплачиваемый отпуск.

C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

румяный

Meaning

Having a healthy red color in the face.

Example

She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.

У неё был румяный цвет лица от работы на улице.

B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

лук

Meaning

a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood

Example

The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.

Лучник натянул свой лук и прицелился в мишень.

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

тюк

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

Рабочие погрузили тюк хлопка в грузовик.

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

приглашающий

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

Приглашающий тепло встретил гостей у входа.

B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

кооперировать

Meaning

to work together; to collaborate

Example

The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.

Команды кооперируют для достижения своих общих целей.

C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

шататься

Meaning

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

Example

The old man tottered across the street with a cane.

Старик шатался по улице с тростью.

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

проверять

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

Инженер проверит здание на структурные повреждения.

C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

соглашение

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

Кража произошла с согласия охранника.

C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

ленивый

Meaning

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Example

The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.

Ленивый кот спал на солнце весь день.

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

бдительный

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

Бдительная собака залаяла на незнакомца, подходящего к дому.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.

C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

проклятие

Meaning

An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.

Example

The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.

Имя диктатора было произнесено с проклятием после его падения.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

неустойчивый

Meaning

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

Example

She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.

После долгого путешествия она чувствовала себя неустойчиво.

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

роса

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

Утренний роса блестела на траве.

B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

прощающий

Meaning

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

Example

She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.

У неё прощающая натура, и она редко держит обиды.

C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

порезать, разорвать

Meaning

to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh

Example

The broken glass lacerated his hand.

Разбитое стекло порезало его руку.

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

задерживаться

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

Не задерживайся, иначе опоздаешь на поезд.

A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

друг

Meaning

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

Example

He is my best friend.

Он мой лучший друг.

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

монастырь; ашрам

Meaning

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

Example

The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.

Древний монастырь был построен на вершине холма.

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

колебаться

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

Она начала колебаться в своем решении переехать за границу.

C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

задняя часть; ягодицы; нижняя часть спины

Meaning

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

Example

The horse injured its rump during the fall.

Лошадь повредила свою заднюю часть во время падения.

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

глазное яблоко

Meaning

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

Example

The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.

Врач внимательно осмотрел его глазное яблоко.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

солнце

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Солнце восходит на востоке и заходит на западе.

C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

рыцарский; благородный и храбрый

Meaning

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

Example

He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.

Он показал рыцарское мужество, защищая невинных.

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

преувеличение

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

Его история о рыбе, которую он поймал, явно была преувеличением.

A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

работодатель

Meaning

A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.

Example

The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.

Работодатель пообещал лучшие преимущества, чтобы привлечь квалифицированных работников.

B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

инстинкт

Meaning

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

Example

Birds build nests by instinct.

Птицы строят гнезда по инстинкту.

C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

помазание

Meaning

The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.

Example

The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.

Священник совершил святую помазание с торжественностью.

A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

производить

Meaning

to make, create, or manufacture something

Example

The factory produces cars.

Завод производит машины.

B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

тактики

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

Команда изменила тактику, чтобы выиграть игру.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

питательный

Meaning

Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.

Example

The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.

Питательная ценность фрукта очень высока.

C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

частные отношения, договорные отношения

Meaning

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

Example

There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.

Не было частных договорных отношений между поставщиком и клиентом.

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

jaundiced

предвзятый / завистливый / поражённый желтухой

Meaning

Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.

Example

She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected.

Она дала предвзятое мнение о проекте после того, как её предложение было отклонено.

B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

одиночество

Meaning

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

Example

She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.

Она почувствовала глубокое одиночество, переехав в новый город.

A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

дверь

Meaning

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

Example

Please close the door when you leave the room.

Пожалуйста, закройте дверь, когда покидаете комнату.

C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

несмотря на

Meaning

In spite of; despite

Example

Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.

Несмотря на трудности, команда завершила проект.

C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

Example

The wind ruffled her hair.

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

почтенный; уважаемый

Meaning

deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered

Example

The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.

Почтенный профессор преподавал в университете пятьдесят лет.

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

мужественность

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

Его мужественность была восхищена его сверстниками.

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

сомнительный; неопределенный; чувствовать неуверенность по поводу чего-либо

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

Я сомневаюсь в успехе этого проекта.

C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

эндорфины

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.

Example

Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.

Упражнения освобождают эндорфины, снижая стресс и боль.

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 ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

стратегии

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

Эффективные стратегии могут смягчить последствия изменения климата.

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

дым

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

Дым от автомобилей ухудшает качество воздуха.

C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

одевать

Meaning

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

Example

The knight was accoutred in shining armor.

Рыцарь был одет в блестящие доспехи.

A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

хорошо

Meaning

used to express agreement or acceptance

Example

It's okay to leave early today.

Хорошо, если уйти раньше сегодня.

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

революционный

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

Революционные идеи меняют отрасль.

C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

роскошный

Meaning

elaborately or highly decorated

Example

The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.

Зал дворца был заполнен роскошной мебелью и картинами.

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.

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

семья

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

Она проводит большинство своих выходных с семьей.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

кома

Meaning

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

Пациент находился в коме несколько недель.

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

взятка

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

Коррупционный чиновник был пойман при получении взятки от строительной компании.

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

избыточность

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

Комната была наполнена избыточностью украшений.

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

конверсия, изменение, преобразование

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

Высокие коэффициенты конверсии веб-сайтов указывают на эффективный маркетинг.

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

юмор

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

Его чувство юмора всегда поднимает настроение.

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

тихий

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

Вода была тихой, отражая небо.

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.

B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

суета; беспокойство; ненужная тревога

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

Она устроила такой переполох из-за маленького пятна на своём платье, что все заметили.

C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

приобретение; достижение

Meaning

the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession

Example

Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.

Знание языка — важное приобретение для глобальной карьеры.

C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

диалектика

Meaning

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

Example

Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.

Сократа часто считают величайшим диалектиком в истории.

C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

оправдывать

Meaning

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

Example

The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.

Адвокат усердно работал, чтобы оправдать своего клиента.

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

склад

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

Склад служил сторхаусом для всех импортированных товаров.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

неуважительный

Meaning

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected

Example

The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.

Невежливые шутки комика оскорбили некоторых зрителей.

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

ракетка / шум

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

Он купил новую теннисную ракетку для матча.

A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

сам

Meaning

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

Example

He fixed the car himself.

Он отремонтировал машину сам.

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

коммуникация

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

Эффективная коммуникация важна для любого успешного проекта.

C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

важная персона

Meaning

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

Example

Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.

Несколько иностранных высокопоставленных лиц присутствовали на государственном банкете.

C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

соблазнять

Meaning

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

Example

The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.

Реклама была разработана, чтобы соблазнить покупателей купить роскошные товары.

B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

амбар

Meaning

a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals

Example

The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.

Фермер держит своих коров в амбаре.

A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

теннис

Meaning

a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

Example

He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.

Он любит играть в теннис с друзьями на выходных.

C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

родословная

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

Отслеживание вашего происхождения может раскрыть неизвестных предков.

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.

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

люкс

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

счастье

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

получатель

Meaning

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

Example

The payee must sign the check before cashing it.

Получатель должен подписать чек перед его обналичиванием.

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

рёбра

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

Он сломал рёбра в аварии.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

важный

Meaning

Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.

Example

The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.

Эта встреча была решающей для будущего проекта.

A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

физический

Meaning

Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.

Example

Physical components form the system's base.

Физические компоненты составляют основу системы.

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

покрывало для кровати

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

Она подтянула покрывало до подбородка, чтобы не замерзнуть.

C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

жадный

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

Example

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

Жадный арендодатель поднял аренду без причины.

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

счастье

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

возмутительный

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

Комик рассказал возмутительную шутку.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

счастье

Meaning

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

Example

His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

лень

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

Его лень помешала ему достичь своих целей.

B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

электронная коммерция

Meaning

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

Example

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.

Электронная коммерция революционизировала способы покупок людей.

A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

желе

Meaning

a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency

Example

She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.

Она намазала виноградное желе на свой тост на завтрак.

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

невозмутимый, стойкий

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

Несмотря на хаос вокруг него, он оставался спокойным и собранным.

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

подчиненный

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

Он управляет десятью подчиненными в своем отделе.

A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

правильный

Meaning

free from error; accurate

Example

The answer she gave was correct.

Ответ, который она дала, был правильным.

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

публикация

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

Публикация отчета вызвала дебаты.

A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

верить

Meaning

to think that something is true; to have faith in

Example

I believe in hard work and dedication.

Я верю в тяжёлый труд и преданность.

A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

бедный; низкого качества

Meaning

having little money; lacking resources; of low quality

Example

The poor family struggled to make ends meet.

Бедная семья боролась, чтобы свести концы с концами.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

кардинал / основной

Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

Честность - это кардинальная добродетель в жизни.

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

жалоба

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

Менеджер получил жалобу от клиента по поводу плохого обслуживания.

B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

вселенная

Meaning

all existing matter and space; the cosmos

Example

Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.

Учёные изучают вселенную, чтобы понять её тайны.

C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

неповинующийся, мятежный

Meaning

stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

Example

The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.

Неповинующийся студент отказался следовать школьным правилам.

C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

перенаправляемый

Meaning

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Example

Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.

Средства из бюджета не могут быть законно перенаправлены.

B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

реагировать

Meaning

to respond or behave in a particular way to something

Example

She reacted angrily when she heard the news.

Она отреагировала с гневом, когда услышала новость.

C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

остроумное замечание / шутка

Meaning

a clever or funny remark

Example

Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.

Ее остроумное замечание заставило всех смеяться во время встречи.

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

освежающий

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

Прохладный ветер был освежающим после жаркого дня.

C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

высокомерие

Meaning

The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Example

His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.

Его высокомерие сделало его непопулярным среди его коллег.

B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

вход

Meaning

an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering

Example

The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.

Основной вход в здание был украшен красивыми цветами.

C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

материализоваться

Meaning

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

Example

The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.

Возможность, которой он ждал, наконец, материализовалась.

C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

официальный разговор

Meaning

A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.

Example

The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.

Профессора вели глубокую беседу о будущем образования.

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

кананитянин

Meaning

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

Example

The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.

Кананейцы были известны своими передовыми торговыми сетями.

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

напиток

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

Хотите ли вы горячий или холодный напиток с вашим приемом пищи?

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

пресловутый

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

Этот район пресловут за высокую преступность.

C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

ослабить

Meaning

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

Example

The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.

Постоянная критика ослабила его уверенность.

C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

гэмбит

Meaning

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Example

His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.

Его начальный гамбит в дебатах всех удивил.

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

хаос; шумное замешательство

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

Класс был полным хаосом после срабатывания пожарной сигнализации.

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

блюз

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

Слушать блюз всегда его успокаивает.

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

и

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

Она купила яблоки и апельсины.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

неконсистентность

Meaning

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

Example

The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.

Неконсистентность его веселого настроения во время похорон потрясла всех.

C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

множество или большинство

Meaning

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

Example

In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.

На выборах она выиграла с множеством голосов.

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

виртуальная реальность

Meaning

Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.

Example

Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.

Виртуальная реальность (VR) широко используется в играх и тренажерах.

C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

исчезать постепенно

Meaning

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

Example

The tension in the room slowly dissipated.

Напряжение в комнате постепенно исчезло.