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C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

косвенный или саркастический
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Она сделала ему косвенный комплимент по поводу его работы.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

бесстыдный
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Он сказал бесстыдную ложь перед всеми.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

гостиная, магазин
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Они встретили гостей в передней комнате.
C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

супница
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
Она принесла горячий суп на стол в серебряной супнице.
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

наука о классификации
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
Современная таксономия помогает ученым организовывать и изучать биологическое разнообразие.
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

иллюзия
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Он жил под иллюзией, что он непобедим.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

тривиальные эмоции
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Конец фильма был батетичным, а не трагичным.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

компенсировать
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
Компания компенсирует сотрудникам переработку.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

свободно говорящий; беглый
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Она свободно говорит на трех языках, включая английский и французский.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

стратосфера
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
Стратосфера обеспечивает уникальную среду.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

затхлый воздух
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Миазма разложения висела над заброшенным домом.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

таять
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Лед начал таять на солнце.
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 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

эгоист
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Она избегала его, потому что он был эгоистичным эгоистом.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

шестигранник
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Ячейка в улье имеет форму шестиугольника.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

самодовольство
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Он зашел в комнату, как будто был владельцем этого места.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

постоянный объект, установленное оборудование
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
Сантехническое оборудование было установлено вчера.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

жесткий
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
Компания имеет жесткий дресс-код, который все сотрудники должны соблюдать.
A1 verb /sel/

sell

продавать
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
Они продают свежие фрукты на рынке.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

забрать имущество
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
Банк решил забрать собственность после нескольких месяцев пропущенных платежей.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

ослабляющий
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
Заболевание оказало ослабляющее воздействие на его здоровье.
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

полезный
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
Потирание глаз может быть полезным в умеренных количествах.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

ресурс
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
Вода — это жизненно важный природный ресурс.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

рядом с
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Она сидела рядом со своей лучшей подругой во время церемонии.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

отменить
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
Судья отклонил возражение адвоката защиты.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

альпинист
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
Альпинист достиг вершины после долгого подъема.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

наслаждаться
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Они наслаждаются своим успехом.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

тротуар
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Она шла по тротуару к автобусной остановке.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

оптимист
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
Как оптимист, она всегда верила, что вещи улучшатся.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

замешательство; тревога
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
К нашему удивлению концерт был отменен из-за тяжелых погодных условий.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

перемещенный
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Перемещенный должен подписать контракт перед тем, как получить право собственности.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

дремать
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Он задремал, читая книгу.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

блокнот
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Он написал её номер телефона на жёлтом блокноте.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

самоуничижение
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Его постоянное самоуничижение заставляло других чувствовать себя неудобно.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

поздравить
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Мы поздравили студентов на церемонии.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

сани
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Дети были взволнованы, катаясь на санях по заснеженной деревне.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

серебро
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
Серебряное кольцо сверкало на солнце.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

безнадежный; отчаянный
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Ситуация казалась безнадежной, пока не пришла помощь.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

рококо
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
Дворец был украшен в роскошном стиле рококо.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

неохотно
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
Она неохотно согласилась пойти на встречу.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

бабушка
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Моя бабушка печет вкусные пироги.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

Ох
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
Ох, я не знал, что ты здесь!
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

линолеум
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Они решили покрыть кухонный пол линолеумом.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

гонорар
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Гость-лекционер получил гонорар за свою лекцию.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

обильный
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
Сад был полон ярких цветов.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

поездка
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Они отправились в поездку в горы прошлым летом.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

рыба-скорпион
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Рыба-скорпион имеет опасные шипы, которые могут вводить яд.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

юмористическое стихотворение из пяти строк
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Она прочитала забавный лимэрик на вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

грабитель
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Грабители разграбили деревню после сражения.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

опьянение
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
Его частое опьянение привело к потере работы.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

конфиденциальный; частный; предназначенный для сохранения в секрете
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Пожалуйста, держите эту информацию конфиденциальной.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

кумовство
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
Компания была обвинена в кумовстве при найме сотрудников.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

пекло
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Пекельная жара затрудняла работу.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

игривый, шаловливый
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Щенок был очень игривым, бегал по саду.
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

система
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
Образовательная система нуждается в серьезных реформах.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

фонарь
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Мы несли фонарь во время нашего похода.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

кавалерия
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
Кавалерия с большим ускорением атаковала поле.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

хижина
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Рыбак жил в маленькой хижине у моря.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

развитие
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Новая политика стала развитием многолетних дебатов.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

предсказать
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Она могла предсказать вызовы впереди.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

стабильность процесса
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
Холодный воздух обеспечивает стабильность процесса в растениях.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

случайно
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Он случайно уронил стакан.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

постоянно
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Прибыль компании постоянно растет.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

гонка
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
Гонка была очень захватывающей, с множеством участников.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

мола карпик
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Мола карпик — популярная маленькая рыба, используемая в бенгальской кухне.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

счастье
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

полосатый
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Мышечные волокна были видны как полосатые под микроскопом.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

убывать
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
Луна убывает после ночи полнолуния.
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

долгосрочный, устойчивый, стабильный
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
Долгосрочное планирование необходимо для охраны окружающей среды.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

обучение
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Она завершила свое обучение как медсестра в прошлом году.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

блендер
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Она использовала блендер, чтобы приготовить вкусный смузи.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

глина
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Художник слепил из влажной глины красивую вазу.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

мгновенный
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Он ответил мгновенно, не раздумывая.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

счастье
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Она не могла скрыть своё счастье, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

высшая точка
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Победа в конкурсе стала высшей точкой его карьеры.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

продолжительность жизни
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Она достигла большего за свою жизнь, чем большинство людей мечтают достичь.
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

поединок; борьба; раунд;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
После периода болезни она наконец выздоровела и вернулась к работе.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

организатор
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Она была главным организатором международной конференции.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

отбор
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Процесс отбора основывается на заслугах.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

оздоровительный
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Оздоровительная диета включает свежие фрукты и овощи.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

гавань
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Рыболовные лодки безопасно вернулись в гавань до того, как буря ударила по побережью.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

где угодно
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Куда бы ты ни пошёл, я буду следовать за тобой.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

вихрь
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
Самолет попал в опасный вихрь воздуха.
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

доллар
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
Мне нужно пять долларов, чтобы купить эту книгу.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

флора и фауна
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
На островах Галапагос находится уникальная флора и фауна.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

атаковать
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Политика атаковали трудными вопросами.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

дешевый/слишком сентиментальный
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Фильм был смешным, но немного слишком банальным.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

апатия
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Студенты показали апатию к новым правилам.
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

встреча; назначение;
Meaning
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
Example
I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
У меня прием у врача в 15:00.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

отправление
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Отправление поезда было задержано на тридцать минут из-за технических проблем.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

рвать
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
Пациент начал рвать после приема лекарства.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

жиры
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Полезные жиры из орехов и авокадо поддерживают работу мозга.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

биоразлагаемый
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Биораслагаемые материалы разлагаются естественным образом, не нанося вреда окружающей среде.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

мыло
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
Пожалуйста, мойте руки с мылом и водой.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

непобедимый
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
Команда казалась непобедимой после того, как выиграла десять матчей подряд.
B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

экономист
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
Example
The economist predicted a rise in inflation.
Экономист предсказал рост инфляции.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

опоздавший
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Он пришел на встречу с опозданием.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

статус кво
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Правительство решило сохранить статус кво до дальнейшего рассмотрения.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

леди; благородная женщина;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
Пожилая леди перешла улицу с помощью своей трости.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

внезапная острая боль или эмоциональное страдание
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Она почувствовала пэнг вины после ссоры.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

оливковая ветвь
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
Он протянул оливковую ветвь своему сопернику после многих лет вражды.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

камфора
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Храм был наполнен ароматным дымом горящего камфора.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

жертвовать огнем
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Протестующие угрожали себя сжечь перед зданием.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

банальный
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Его речь была полна банальных клише.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

вестибюль
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Мы встретили менеджера в вестибюле отеля перед встречей.
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

ветвистый
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
Ветвистое дерево давало тень всему саду.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

досаждающий человек
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Журналист был досаждающим человеком, постоянно ставя под сомнение политику правительства.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

референдум
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Правительство провело референдум по новому конституционному проекту.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

экзегеза
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
Профессор дал подробное экзегезис библейского отрывка.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

курировать
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Её наняли для того, чтобы она курировала строительный проект.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

понтон
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Моряки опустили понтон, чтобы пассажиры могли сесть.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

счастье
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

масло
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
Нагрейте масло в сковороде перед тем, как добавить овощи.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

ископаемое
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Ископаемое динозавра было найдено в горах.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

сэндвич
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Я сделал куриный сэндвич на обед.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

душа
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Она вложила своё сердце и душу в своё произведение искусства.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

линза
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Он очистил объектив камеры перед тем, как сделать снимок.