B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

задняя часть

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем.

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

значительно; существенно

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

Цена значительно увеличилась за последний год.

C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

геодезист

Meaning

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

Example

The surveyor measured the land for construction.

Геодезист измерил землю для строительства.

B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

блонди

Meaning

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

Example

She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.

У неё длинные светлые волосы, которые блестят на солнце.

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

нижнее белье

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin

Example

He bought new undergarments for the wedding.

Он купил новое нижнее белье для свадьбы.

C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

поскольку

Meaning

To the extent that; considering that.

Example

Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.

Поскольку вы их учитель, вы должны осторожно их направлять.

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

пилить пилой

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

Плотник пилит дерево на куски.

C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

счастье

Meaning

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

Example

The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.

Запах испорченной еды заставил его рвать.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

с ошибочными идеями

Meaning

Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.

Example

The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.

Политика была признана ошибочной и вредной.

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

килограмм

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

Мешок риса весит пять килограммов.

C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

дихотомия

Meaning

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example

The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.

Дихотомия между традицией и современностью часто обсуждается.

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

освящать

Meaning

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Example

The church was consecrated by the bishop.

Церковь была освящена епископом.

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

мазь

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

Она нанесла мазь на ожог на своей руке.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

незамеченный; проигнорированный

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

Его тяжелая работа осталась незамеченной его менеджером.

A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

сухой; без влаги или жидкости; скучный

Meaning

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

Example

The desert has very dry climate.

В пустыне очень сухой климат.

C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

образцовый

Meaning

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Example

She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.

Её похвалили за её образцовую трудовую этику и преданность делу.

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

плавучий, бодрый

Meaning

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

Example

She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.

Она осталась бодрой, несмотря на трудности.

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

дрожать

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

Она вздрогнула при мысли о том, чтобы идти одной в темном лесу.

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

отчуждать

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

Его грубое поведение отчуждало многих его друзей.

C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

разногласие

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

Встреча закончилась разногласием среди членов комитета.

C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

пьянка

Meaning

A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.

Example

The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.

Роман описывает вечеринку как бакканалию избыточности и радости.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

соло

Meaning

performed by one person alone; a single performance

Example

She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.

Она решила выступить с сольным танцем на шоу талантов.

C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

кровно родственны

Meaning

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

Example

The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.

Исследование сосредоточилось на генетических расстройствах в кровно родственных семьях.

Meaning

To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.

Example

The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

пар

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

Пар воды поднимался с горячего тротуара после дождя.

C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

относящийся к открытому морю

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

Пелагические рыбы, такие как тунец, встречаются далеко от побережья.

C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

спокойный и разумный

Meaning

calm and sensible; showing good judgment.

Example

She remained levelheaded during the crisis.

Она осталась спокойной в кризисной ситуации.

A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

традиционный

Meaning

relating to or following long-established customs; conventional

Example

They had a traditional wedding ceremony.

У них была традиционная свадебная церемония.

C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

звучащий гармонично

Meaning

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

Example

The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.

Эвфонический язык поэта сделал стихотворение приятным для чтения.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

выбросить

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

Она решила избавиться от старой одежды.

A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

долг

Meaning

something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation

Example

It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.

Это наш долг как граждан голосовать на выборах.

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 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

амнистия

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

Правительство объявило амнистию для всех политических заключенных.

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

сокращать расходы, увольнять сотрудников

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

Компания была вынуждена уволить сотрудников из-за финансовых трудностей.

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

стимулы

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

Налоговые стимулы используются для поощрения инвестиций в возобновляемую энергетику.

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

контрпродуктивный

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

Контрпродуктивные действия часто возникают из недовольства.

C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

раковина

Meaning

a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration

Example

The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.

Священник подул в раковину, чтобы сигнализировать о начале церемонии.

C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

неудача

Meaning

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

Example

He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.

Он сломал ногу во время неудачи на лыжах.

B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

спешка; торопливость

Meaning

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

Example

There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.

Был наплыв желающих купить билеты на концерт.

C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

котел

Meaning

a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire

Example

The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.

Ведьма помешивала свое зелье в большом котле.

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

наблюдение

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

Государственные агентства проводят наблюдение за киберугрозами.

C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

утилизм

Meaning

The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.

Example

Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.

Утилитаризм предполагает, что мы должны действовать, чтобы максимизировать общее счастье.

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.

C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

непреодолимая армия

Meaning

This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.

Example

The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.

Повстанцы боялись непреодолимой армии, приближавшейся к их крепости.

C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

геологическая структура

Meaning

The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.

Example

Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.

Учёные будут изучать геологическую структуру Луны.

A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

мебель

Meaning

Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.

Example

The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.

Гостиная была наполнена красивой деревянной мебелью.

B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

человек, который организует и управляет бизнесом или несколькими бизнесами

Meaning

a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses

Example

The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.

Молодая предпринимательница начала свой собственный технологический бизнес в 22 года.

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

куркума

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

Добавьте куркуму в карри для цвета и вкуса.

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

забвение, уничтожение, исчезновение

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

Его имя исчезло в забвении с течением времени.

A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

производить

Meaning

to make, create, or manufacture something

Example

The factory produces cars.

Завод производит машины.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

дебет; долг; списание

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

Банк показал дебет в размере пятидесяти долларов с моего расчетного счета.

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

ксерокопия

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

Пожалуйста, сделайте ксерокопию этих документов перед встречей.

C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

счастье

Meaning

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

Example

She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.

Она была известна своим счастьем в разговорах и жизнерадостным характером.

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

окружение

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде.

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

лес

Meaning

a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth

Example

We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.

Мы пошли в поход в густой лес вчера.

C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

дискриминационный

Meaning

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

Example

Discriminatory policies triggered protests.

Дискриминационные политики вызвали протесты.

C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

гадюка

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

Гадюка свернулась, когда почувствовала опасность.

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

сокращать

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

Она решила сократить свою речь, чтобы уложиться в отведенное время.

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

счастье

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

уличный торговец

Meaning

A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.

Example

The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.

Уличный торговец громко рекламировал свои товары на шумном рынке.

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

казначей

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

Казначей представил ежегодный финансовый отчет.

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

драгоценный камень

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

Антикварное ожерелье содержало редкий сапфировый драгоценный камень, окружённый алмазами.

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

устрица

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

Она заказала свежие устрицы в ресторане морепродуктов.

C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

истец

Meaning

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

Example

The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.

Истец подал заявление о компенсации после аварии.

B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

фраза

Meaning

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Example

He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.

Он сказал памятную фразу на конференции.

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

вульгарный; грубый; неприличный;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

Его вульгарный язык оскорбил всех на ужине.

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

снаряд

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

Солдат увернулся от приближающегося снаряда.

C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

повязка на руку

Meaning

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

Example

The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.

Традиционная танцовщица носила золотые браслеты, которые сверкали в свете прожекторов.

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

порезать ножом

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

Его подкололи в спину во время ссоры.

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

медленноварка

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

Я положил курицу и овощи в медленноварку перед тем, как пойти на работу.

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

умелый

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

Он опытный плотник, который может строить красивые мебель.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

монохром

Meaning

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

Example

The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.

Старый фильм был снят полностью в монохроме.

C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

молящийся

Meaning

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

Example

The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.

Молящийся человек просил милосердия у ног короля.

C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

парохиальный

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.

Example

His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.

Его парохиальный взгляд помешал ему понять глобальные проблемы.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

наивный

Meaning

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

Example

Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.

Её наивная улыбка раскрыла её настоящую доброту.

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

вязать

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

Она любит вязать шарфы для своих друзей зимой.

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

сатирический

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

Роман представляет собой сатирическое видение городской жизни.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

внимательный; осторожный; настороженный

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

Внимательный студент внимательно слушал каждое слово, которое сказал учитель.

A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

доля

Meaning

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

Example

Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

Каждый партнер получил равную долю от прибыли компании.

B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

племенной

Meaning

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

Example

The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.

Племенное сообщество сохранило свою культуру на протяжении веков.

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

анимированный

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

Анимированный фильм был любим детьми и взрослыми.

C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

реликварий

Meaning

a container for holy relics

Example

The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.

Древний реликварий был украшен золотом и драгоценными камнями.

C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

биосфера

Meaning

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms

Example

Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.

Изменение климата влияет на всю биосферу.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

чувствительность

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

Ее художественная чувствительность помогла ей оценить мелкие детали в картинах.

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

высокомерный

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

Она подарила ему высокомерную улыбку, как будто он был ниже её.

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

действительность

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

Действительность контракта истекает в следующем месяце.

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

искажать

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

Вандалы изуродовали стену граффити.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

надежный

Meaning

able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust

Example

He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.

Он надежный друг, который всегда сдерживает свои обещания.

B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

последствие

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

Каждое действие имеет последствия.

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

маркетинг, реклама, продвижение

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

Цифровой маркетинг изменил бизнес-стратегии.

C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

лошадинный пиявка

Meaning

a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine

Example

The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.

Ветеринар объяснил, что лошадинные пиявки когда-то широко использовались для лечения лошадей.

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

жить

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

Они живут в маленьком домике у озера.

A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

полотенце

Meaning

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

Example

She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.

Она завернулась в мягкое полотенце после душа.

A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

сократить

Meaning

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

Example

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

Нам нужно сократить наши расходы в этом месяце.

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

персонал

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

Компания нанимает больше персонала для своего нового филиала.

C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

ссора, вражда

Meaning

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups

Example

The two families have been in a feud for generations.

Два семейных рода находятся в конфликте уже несколько поколений.

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

вершина

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

Книга на верхней полке.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

должность альдермана

Meaning

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

Example

He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.

Его наградили должностью альдермана после многих лет службы.

C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

всплеск

Meaning

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

Example

There has been a spate of robberies in the city.

В городе был всплеск краж.

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

молодая рыба

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

Молодой рыбе нужна защита от хищников.

C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

грязь

Meaning

dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption

Example

The streets were full of filth after the storm.

Улицы были полны грязи после бури.

C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

мутация, генетическое изменение

Meaning

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

Example

Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.

Учёные обнаружили генетическую мутацию, которая вызвала расстройство.

C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

гравировать

Meaning

to cut or carve a design onto a surface

Example

The artist etched her initials into the glass.

Художник выгравировал свои инициалы на стекле.

A1 verb /let/

let

разрешать

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

Пожалуйста, позвольте мне помочь вам с этой задачей.

A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

звук

Meaning

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

Example

The bell sounded across the valley.

Колокол прозвучал через долину.

C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

аберрация, отклонение, аномалия

Meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Example

The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.

Учёный отклонил данные как аберрацию.

C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

зловредный; клеветнический

Meaning

evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous

Example

He spread malign rumors about his colleague.

Он распространял зловредные слухи о своем коллеге.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

очаровательный

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

Деревня полна очаровательных маленьких домов.

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

слоговая разбивка

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

Правильная слоговая разбивка помогает в правильном произношении.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

имплицируемый

Meaning

Capable of being implied or suggested.

Example

The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.

Значение этого утверждения неясно напрямую, но оно может быть понято из контекста.

B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

щека; нахальство;

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior

Example

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

Розовые щеки ребенка показали, что она здорова и счастлива.

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

наука

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

Наука продолжает исследовать неизведанное.