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C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

сбивать с толку
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Математическая задача сбивает меня с толку.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

нет
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Она сказала нет приглашению.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

пролить
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Будь осторожен, не пролей свой кофе.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

гастрический / проблемы с желудком
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Ей прописали лекарства от гастрических проблем.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

неопровержимый
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
Адвокат представил неопровержимые доказательства, которые доказали невиновность его клиента.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

особенно
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Она особенно любит итальянскую еду.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

сомнение; беспокойство; неуверенность
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
У неё были серьёзные сомнения по поводу принятия предложения о работе.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

хладнокровие
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Она произвела впечатление на всех своим хладнокровием во время интервью.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

увековечить
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
Статуя была построена, чтобы увековечить жертвенность героя.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

неблагоприятный
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
Команда начала свое путешествие при неблагоприятных погодных условиях.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

стимулировать
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Подобающий солнечный свет стимулирует рост растений.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

движимое имущество / личная собственность
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
В прошлом рабы считались движимым имуществом своих владельцев.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

спектр
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Фестиваль привлек людей со всего политического спектра.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

филантроп
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Филантроп пожертвовал миллионы на строительство школ в сельских районах.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

монархия
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
Монархия была отменена во время революции.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

создавать зубчатый край
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
Ремесленник серрит нож для лучшего реза.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

подвиг
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Восхождение на Эверест было замечательным подвигом.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

печень
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
Печень играет важную роль в удалении токсинов из организма.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

отталкивающий; неприятный; вызывающий отвращение
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
Запах тухлых яиц был абсолютно отвратительным.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

после
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Мы пошли за мороженым после фильма.
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

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

affiliate

принимать в члены
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
Школа аффилирована с местным университетом.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

взволнованный
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Дети были взволнованы предвкушением, когда ждали появления фокусника.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

тупица / притворяющийся умным
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Он вел себя как тупица среди ученых.
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

препятствие
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
Плохая погода была главным препятствием на нашем пути.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

отпугивающий
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
Этот крем очень эффективен как средство от комаров.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

непризнанный
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Ее вклад в проект остался непризнанным.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

закаленный и опытный
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
Опытный детектив не проявил удивления на месте преступления.
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ножницы
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
Она использовала ножницы, чтобы нарезать бумагу на маленькие кусочки.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

молоти
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Она молет кофейные зерна каждое утро.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

как; потому что; в то время как
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
По мере того как вы стареете, вы становитесь мудрее.
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 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

представлять
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
Можешь ли ты представить, что живешь в другой стране?
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

избавляться
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
Мне нужно избавиться от всего беспорядка в доме.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

нежный и красивый
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Она носила нежное ожерелье из жемчуга.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

пепельница
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Пожалуйста, используйте пепельницу для своей сигареты.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

повелительный
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
Офицер отдал повелительный приказ эвакуировать здание.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

восхищаться
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Я действительно восхищаюсь ее преданностью образованию.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

повышать
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
Объявление помогло повысить волнение в комнате.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

симметрия
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
Симметрия здания произвела впечатление на посетителей.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

праздновать громко
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Фанаты праздновали громко на улицах после победы.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

еретический
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Священник осудил книгу как еретическую.
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 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

стыд
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Он почувствовал глубокий стыд за свое нечестное поведение на работе.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

восстанавливать
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Необходимо восстановить традицию студенческой политики.
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

злопамятный
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
Их злопамятные дебаты продолжались часами.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

омар
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
Омар был подан с растопленным маслом и лимоном.
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

жалкий
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
Он бросил на меня жалкий взгляд, когда проиграл матч.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

забывать
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
Не забудь закрыть дверь, когда уходишь.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

осуждение
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
Лицо учителя ясно выражало осуждение по поводу грубой реплики ученика.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

шарлатан
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Людям следует быть осторожными и не доверять медицинским советам от шарлатана.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

под; ниже
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Сокровище лежит под старым деревом.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

труп
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Медицинские студенты рассекли труп, чтобы изучить анатомию человека.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

патуа
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
Гид начал говорить на местном патуа, общаясь с рыбаками.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

ничтожный
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Ему заплатили ничтожную сумму за тяжёлую работу.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

снисходительный
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Её снисходительный тон обидел коллег.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

нагревать
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
Солнце согревает Землю в течение дня.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

божественный; священный; похожий на бога; относящийся к Богу или божеству
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
Божественная красота заката поразила их.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

тело
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
Упражнения помогают поддерживать тело в здоровом состоянии.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

северо-восток
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
Шторм движется на северо-восток.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

витрина, показывать что-то привлекательным или выгодным способом
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Выставка продемонстрировала лучшие работы художника.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

экипаж
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Экипаж корабля работал неустанно во время бури.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

перегрузка пастбища
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
Перегрузка пастбищ ведет к эрозии почвы и потере биоразнообразия.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Он свайпнул влево на фото.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

веха
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Это открытие — веха в биотехнологиях.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

англофобия
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
Политика обвиняли в пропаганде англофобии в его речах.
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

унижать
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
Он быстро стал унижать достижения своих коллег.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

дурак
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Он вел себя как буфон на вечеринке, заставляя всех смеяться.
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

индиго-синий
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
Индиго-синие небеса выглядели великолепно на закате.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

образовательный
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Путешествие было образовательным опытом.
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

тауматург
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
Тауматург удивил публику своими трюками.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

случайный
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Его успех был частично обусловлен случайными обстоятельствами.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

счастье
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

пришёл
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Она пришла на вечеринку вовремя.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

стоицизм
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Его стоицизм в трудные времена был восхитителен.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

горевать
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Она не горевала по поводу своей беды, а работала усерднее, чтобы улучшить свою жизнь.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

серый, старый
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
Старый дуб стоял как свидетель столетий истории.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

личность
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
У нее очень открытая и дружелюбная личность.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

живот
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Он пожаловался на боль в животе.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

гармония
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Общество процветает, когда между его людьми существует гармония.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

наплечник
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
Эполет офицера ярко блестел на солнце.
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

работать медленно и усердно
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
Он медленно делал домашку, несмотря на усталость.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

костный
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
Окаменелость показала костные структуры древнего существа.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

связанный с собаками / клыки
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
Полиция обучила кинологическую группу для поисковых операций.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

пергамент
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Древний манускрипт был написан на пергаменте.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

совет
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Эксперты дают советы для улучшения качества воздуха.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

ликвидировать
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Компания решила ликвидировать свои активы, чтобы расплатиться с кредиторами.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

сворачиваться
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Кровь быстро свернулась после пореза.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

пилигрим; путешественник
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Пилигрим шел несколько дней, чтобы добраться до святого святилища.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

связь; облигация
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Сильная связь между матерью и ребенком была очевидна.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

обесценивать
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Автомобили обычно быстро теряют свою стоимость в первые годы.
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

даблет / обтягивающий жакет
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
Актёр надел бархатный даблет для шекспировского спектакля.
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

катарсис
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
Запись в её дневнике была формой катарсиса для неё.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

организовать
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Учитель организовал студентов для экскурсии.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

платье
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
Маленькая девочка надела розовое платье на свой день рождения.
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

омоложение
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
Лес показал признаки омоложения после дождей.
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

мгновенно
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
Он мгновенно ответил на сообщение.
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

аттракция; сила притяжения;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
Музей — это основная аттракция для туристов в этом городе.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

зона
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Промышленные зоны привлекают инвестиции.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

задумчивый
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Она выглядела задумчиво, когда смотрела в окно.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

заметка, квитанция
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Она оставила чиркут на столе, прося его перезвонить.
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

решительный
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
Она была решительна завершить свои исследования, несмотря на многие препятствия.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

ли
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Я не знаю, должен ли я идти.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

погребение
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Церемония погребения состоялась днем.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

искренний
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Она выразила искреннюю радость от успеха своей подруги.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

непреодолимый
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Она почувствовала непреодолимое желание смеяться над шуткой.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

разоружить
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
Солдатам приказали разоружить повстанцев.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

прочный; устойчивый; длительный
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Их прочная дружба длилась десятилетиями.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

невообразимый
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
Было невообразимо, что такая трагедия может случиться в нашем мирном городе.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

идол; человек, восхищающийся
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
Певица стала подростковым кумиром после того, как ее хит поднялся на вершину мировых чартов.
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

подать заявление / применять
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
Он решил подать заявку на стипендию.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

неверность
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Его неверность привела к концу их брака.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

авангард
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
Авангард XX века преобразил современное искусство.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

тупица
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Только тупица поверит в такую историю.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

прогноз
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
Прогноз астролога очаровал аудиторию.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.