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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.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

ртуть
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Его настроение было таким же изменчивым, как ртуть.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

солнечная система
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Наша солнечная система имеет восемь планет, которые вращаются вокруг солнца.
A1 verb /juːz/

use

использовать
Meaning
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Example
I use my computer for work and entertainment.
Я использую мой компьютер для работы и развлечений.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

квитанция
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Он потребовал квитанцию после того, как оплатил кредит.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

вяленая рыба
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
Вяленая рыба — это популярный консервированный продукт во многих прибрежных регионах.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

терка
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Используйте терку для натирания сыра для пиццы.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

критик
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Кинокритик похвалил последний фильм режиссера.
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 /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

внутри института
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
Университет организует внутривузовские спортивные соревнования каждый семестр.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

высокий
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Вершина горы очень высокая.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

генетическая интрогрессия
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
Интроцессия играет важную роль в селекции растений.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

бухгалтерия
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Она работает в бухгалтерии большой компании.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

трезубец
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
Статуя Посейдона держит могущественный трезубец.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

спящий
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Малыш крепко спит.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

соединять
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
Техник соединил два провода, чтобы восстановить соединение.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

зловещий
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Покинутое здание имело зловещую атмосферу.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

знакомый, сведущий
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Она знакома с последними достижениями в области технологий.
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

становиться жидким, поглощая влагу из воздуха
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
Соль начала деликвестировать после того, как была оставлена в влажной комнате.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

тёплый травяной компресс
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
Медсестра приложила теплую повязку на его поврежденную ногу.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

панталон
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Она носила белую панталону под своим платьем.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

семь чудес света
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Семь чудес света отражают человеческое величие.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

мужской
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Его мужское мужество впечатлило всех в деревне.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

счастье
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

печь
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Она испекла торт для дня рождения своей подруги.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

понедельник
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Я начинаю новую работу в понедельник.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

озлобить
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
Нечестное обращение ожесточило сотрудников.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

критический момент
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
В этот критический момент нам нужно принять важное решение о нашем будущем.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

рис
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Мы едим рис с карри на ужин.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

счастье
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

снисходительный
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Его снисходительный тон оскорбил аудиторию.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

скороварка
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Использование скороварки сокращает время приготовления пищи более чем в два раза.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

бабочка
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Прекрасная бабочка села на цветок.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

жест
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Она сделала приветственный жест руками, чтобы пригласить гостей войти.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

туманный
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
Горная дорога была опасной в этот туманный утро.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

убежище
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Жители деревни нашли убежище в храме во время бури.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

бомбардировка
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
Город был разрушен в результате бомбардировки.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

наивность
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Его наивность делала его легкой мишенью для манипуляций.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

эпитет
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Он заслужил эпитет ‘Великий’ за свои замечательные достижения.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

совпадающий
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Два юрисдикции совпадают, деля одинаковые границы.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Марс
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Учёные планируют пилотируемую миссию на Марс в следующем десятилетии.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

невыносимый
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
Шум на стройплощадке был невыносимым.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

большинство
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Большинство людей предпочитают отдыхать на выходных.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

организации
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Организации играют ключевую роль в формировании политики.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

дикое или жестокое возмущение;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Его ярость была очевидна, когда он обнаружил, что кто-то украл его велосипед.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

панель, группа судей
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
Панель судей объявила победителя конкурса.
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

волнение
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
Дети едва могли сдержать своё волнение перед предстоящей школьной экскурсией.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

абстрактный, резюме
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
Художник известен своими абстрактными картинами.
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

подарок; дар;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
Она получила красивый подарок в виде ювелирных украшений от бабушки на свой день рождения.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

гальванизм
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Гальванизм сыграл ключевую роль в первых экспериментах с электричеством.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

сложный
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
Он столкнулся с сложной юридической проблемой.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

миссионер
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Миссионер провел годы, обучая и помогая людям в удаленных деревнях.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

сатирический
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Сатирический рисунок высмеивал новую политику правительства.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

богохульный
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Книга была запрещена за её богохульный контент.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

грабить
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
Вторгшаяся армия разграбила деревню и забрала все ценности.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

диффузия
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
Распространение информации в социальных сетях происходит быстро.
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

жать
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Фермеры собирают пшеницу поздним летом.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

оккультный
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Она всегда была очарована оккультизмом и его скрытыми знаниями.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

щедрость
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
Больница была построена благодаря щедрости состоятельного донора.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

непослушный
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
Учитель испытывал трудности с управлением непослушными учениками.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

склонен
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Он склонен помогать нуждающимся.
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

заставить кого-то или что-то казаться глупым или препятствовать эффективности и энтузиазму
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Повторяющиеся задачи, похоже, отупляли креативность работников.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

апостасия
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Его публичная апостасия потрясла его последователей.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

подросток
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Он подросток, который любит спорт.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

поверхностный, но неискренний
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
Политик дал поверхностный ответ на серьезный вопрос.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

необходимый
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
Вода необходима для жизни.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

оранжевый жасмин
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
Растение оранжевый жасмин дало грозди мелких белых цветов.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

члены
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Члены команды сотрудничают, чтобы завершить процесс набора персонала.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

большая миска
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Она смешала ингредиенты в большой миске.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

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.'
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

торговля
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Международная торговля значительно расширилась в последние годы.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

поведение
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ее спокойное поведение произвело впечатление на всех во время встречи.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

наименование / титул
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Город получил титул 'Большое Яблоко'.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

эксцентричный
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
У неё эксцентричный стиль, который выделяет её.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

решение, постановление
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
Решение проблемы требует тщательного планирования и действий.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

лоб
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Он вытер пот со лба.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

ложный / фальшивый
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Отчет был основан на ложных утверждениях.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

бактерия
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Врач объяснил, что одна бактерия может быстро размножаться при правильных условиях.
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

сушёные лепестки роз
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
Десерт был украшен сушёными лепестками роз.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

плохой
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Он почувствовал себя плохо после того, как подхватил грипп.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

несомненно
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Она несомненно лучший кандидат на эту работу.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

не в ноте
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Певец был немного не в ноте во время выступления.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

счастье
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила приз.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

предикат / основывать на
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Его теория основана на надежных исследованиях.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

поддерживать
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Поддержка образовательных инициатив помогает сократить детский труд.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

ассоциировать
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
Я ассоциирую эту песню с летом.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

шаркать
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Утка прошаркала через двор.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

потрясающий
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Концерт прошлой ночью был абсолютно потрясающий.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

жизненно важный
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Очень важно оставаться гидратированным летом.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

ложный; неверный
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
Его заявление о происшествии было совершенно ложным.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

место покоя
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Место покоя мучеников рядом с рекой.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

выполнить
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
Команда успешно выполняет проект.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

цензурировать
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Правительство пыталось цензурировать спорный фильм.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

различаться
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Мнения различаются по этому вопросу.
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

желтый олеандр
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
Желтый олеандр цветет круглый год в теплых климатах.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

отвратительный; мерзкий; гнусный
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
Мысль о том, чтобы лгать своим родителям, была ему отвратительной.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

раздражать
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Его неосторожные замечания вывели всю команду из себя.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

возмущенный
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Она была возмущена тем, как он обращался с животными.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

фасад
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Стеклянный фасад здания отражал закат.
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 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

выпрямить
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Она выпрямила волосы перед встречей.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

умение, ремесло, искусство
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Она овладела ремеслом гончарного дела.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

нога
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Он повредил ногу, играя в футбол.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

злонамеренность
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Его злонамеренность была очевидна в жестоком отношении к своим соперникам.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

бритьё
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Он купил новый крем для бритья.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

мучить / борона
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
Трагическая новость привела в мучения всю семью.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

устойчивый к засухе
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Засухоустойчивые культуры могут выживать в засушливых условиях.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

свадьба
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Они планируют свадьбу летом.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

масло
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Он намазал масло на свой тост на завтрак.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

размышляющий или медитативный
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
Он провел созерцательный вечер, размышляя о своих решениях.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

неправильно понять
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Он неправильно понял указания учителя и выполнил задачу неверно.
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

узурпация
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
Узурпация президентства генералом привела к политической нестабильности.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

смешной
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
Идея летающих свиней совершенно смешная.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

пенсионер
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Мой пенсионер дедушка наслаждается садоводством в своем свободном времени.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

телескоп
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
Астроном использовал телескоп для наблюдения за удалёнными планетами.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

средство
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Телевидение - мощное средство распространения информации.