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B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

банкир
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Банкир одобрил кредит после проверки документов.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

прославленность
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Ее работа обрела славу после награды.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

оппозиция
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
Оппозиция новому закону была сильной.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

разрозненный
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Их мнения были разными, что привело к дебатам.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

решетчатая структура
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Сад был украшен деревянной решетчатой конструкцией, покрытой лозами.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

гудение
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Постоянное гудение кондиционера помогло ей спокойно уснуть.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

римский / римлянин
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
Римская империя оказала влияние на многие аспекты современной цивилизации.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

обвинять
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Доказательства, похоже, инкриминировали подозреваемого в преступлении.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

заранее; раньше; предварительно
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Мы все подготовили заранее.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

неприемлемый
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
Политик ушел в отставку, когда его позиция стала неприемлемой.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

убежать
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Вор сбежал до того, как полиция приехала.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

палимпсест
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
Древний манускрипт был палимпсестом, показывая слабые следы предыдущих текстов под новым письмом.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

беспристрастный
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
Судья оставался беспристрастным на протяжении всего процесса.
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

очиститель воды
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
Мы установили фильтр для воды на нашей кухне, чтобы обеспечить чистую питьевую воду.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

розничный продавец
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Розничный продавец предлагает скидки на электронную продукцию.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries — это ведущая компания в области полупроводников.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

изобретать
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Томас Эдисон изобрёл электрическую лампочку.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

хорошо
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Все будет хорошо.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

лезвие
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Лезвие ножа нужно наточить.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

несколько
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Несколько человек посетили встречу вчера.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

история о хитром герое
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
Роман - это пикареск о хитром бродяге.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

кусок / выбросить
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Он использовал кусок бумаги, чтобы записать номер.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

колдовать
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
Ему нравится колдовать со старыми радиоприемниками в своем гараже.
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

резня
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
Поле битвы было наполнено резней после жестокой войны.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

в клетку
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
У него была карьера в клетку с большими успехами и неудачами.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

тапочка
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Она надела тапочки перед тем, как прогуляться по дому.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

слуховой
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
Лекция была слуховым опытом, а также интеллектуальным.
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

устойчивый к климату
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
Климатически устойчивые культуры могут выжить в экстремальных погодных условиях.
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

неожиданный доход
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
Стартап получил неожиданный доход, когда важный клиент заплатил за весь год вперед.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

скотоводческая ферма
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Они владеют огромной скотоводческой фермой в Техасе.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

люди
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Люди из деревни часто ведут простую жизнь.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

вмешательство
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
Вмешательство менеджера предотвратило эскалацию оживленного спора.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

ощущение; чувство; эмоция
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
У нее было странное ощущение, что что-то важное вот-вот произойдет.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

хлестать
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
Тренер хлестал лошадь, чтобы заставить ее бегать быстрее.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

гарнизон
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
Гарнизон защитил крепость от захватчиков.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

библия
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Она читает Библию каждое утро.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

издатель
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
Издатель решил напечатать 10 000 копий нового романа.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

невыносимый
Meaning
Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying.
Example
The obnoxious behavior of the guest ruined the party.
Невыносимое поведение гостя испортило вечеринку.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

сундук
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Казна города была опустошена после дорогого проекта.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

комплимент
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Она сделала ему комплимент за его отличную презентацию.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

катастрофа
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Землетрясение стало катастрофой для всего региона.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

студент бакалавриата
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Она студентка бакалавриата, изучающая компьютерные науки.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

предопределить
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
Они верили, что их встреча была предопределена судьбой.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

дискриминировать
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
Закон запрещает работодателям дискриминировать против женщин.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

член муниципального совета
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
Алдерман предложил новый план для общественных парков.
A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

ставка
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
Уровень инфляции увеличивается каждый год.
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

проверить
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
Она проверила отчет перед подачей.
C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

эгалитарный
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
Новый закон способствует эгалитарному обществу.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

библиотека
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Она ходит в библиотеку каждую неделю, чтобы учиться.
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

превалировать
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
Справедливость всегда победит несправедливость.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

мятежный
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Активист распространял мятежные листовки среди толпы.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

взлом дома
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
Вора арестовали за взлом дома.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

пиррова победа
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
Генерал объявил битву пирровой победой из-за больших потерь.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

центр общественного внимания; яркий свет, создаваемый нагреванием цилиндра известняка
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
Сельбрити наслаждался быть в центре внимания.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

публично; открыто;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
Компания публично объявила свою новую политику.
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 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

бесплатно
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Напитки на мероприятии были предоставлены бесплатно.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

похотливый
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
Пьесу раскритиковали за её похотливых персонажей.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

успокаивать
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
Учитель пытался успокоить страхи студентов перед экзаменом.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

дружелюбие
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Его дружелюбие сделало его популярным среди коллег.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

нахмурить брови
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Она нахмурилась, услышав плохие новости.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

персонал
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Персонал в больнице очень полезен.
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

блокада
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
Морская блокада помешала доставке припасов в порт.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

неп контролируемое желание поджигать вещи
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Подозреваемый был диагностирован с пироманией после повторных случаев поджога.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

пятнадцать
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
В классе пятнадцать студентов.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

коробка с приправами
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Она открыла коробку с приправами, чтобы найти тмин для своего карри.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

сухожилие
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Сухожилия в его руках выделялись, когда он поднял тяжелую коробку.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

боль
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
Нация была в глубоком горе после трагедии.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

оратор
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Оратор очаровал аудиторию своей красноречивостью.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

инклюзивный
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
Инклюзивный рост приносит пользу всем слоям общества.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

ретроградный
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Политика была рассмотрена как шаг назад для прав человека.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

кухня на судне
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Кухня на судне была наполнена запахом свежеприготовленной пищи.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

футболка
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Она купила новую футболку для летних каникул.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

запрещать
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Он был лишен возможности участвовать в соревновании из-за мошенничества.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

родина; родная страна
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Он всегда говорил с любовью о своей родине.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

передовой пост
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Солдаты были размещены на удаленном передовом посту.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

азалия
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Сад был полон цветущих азалий весной.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ренессанс
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
Город пережил культурный ренессанс в 1990-е годы.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

выбирать
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
Многие студенты выбирают учёбу за границей ради лучших возможностей.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

подвижный; переносной; перемещаемый
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Мебель подвижная, поэтому мы можем легко переставить комнату.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

народный язык
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Он произнес свою речь на местном наречии, чтобы все могли понять.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

причудливо
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Она украсила свою комнату причудливо разноцветными воздушными шарами.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

бесконечный
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
Вселенная часто описывается как бесконечная.
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

непрозрачный, непроходимый, трудный для понимания
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
Стекло было слишком непрозрачным, чтобы увидеть через него.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

расширять
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
Расширение образовательных возможностей помогает уменьшить неравенство.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

очаровательный
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Она носила очаровательную улыбку, которая покорила всех в комнате.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

ведьма
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
Старая ведьма наложила заклятие на принца.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

испаритель
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Она использовала испаритель, чтобы облегчить свой кашель.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

орнаментальный дизайн
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Потолок был украшен изысканными арабесками.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

атаковал
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Солдаты атаковали врага на рассвете.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

бетельный орех
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
Бетельный орех часто жуют в странах Южной Азии.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

трудно найти
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
Решение проблемы оказалось трудным для нахождения.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

отправленный
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Команда была отправлена быстро.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

слабый
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
Винт ослаблен и требует подтяжки.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

сжимать
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Она сжала губы перед тем, как поцеловать ребенка.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

ядро
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
Ядро состоит из протонов.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

гибкий и грациозный
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Её гибкая фигура позволяла ей двигаться как балерина.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

плавать с парусами
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Они переплыли Атлантический океан прошлым летом.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

отступление
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Её история была полна интересных отступлений.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

толкать
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
Фанаты толкались друг с другом, чтобы подойти к сцене.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

ложная история
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
Статья оказалась ничем иным, как ложной историей.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

огород у дома; сад рядом с кухней
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

производительность
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Улучшения в производительности повышают уверенность.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

монотонность
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Разрушение монотонности повседневной жизни может улучшить психическое здоровье.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

непредсказуемое изменение
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Капризы погоды усложнили планирование.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

сольный вокальный номер
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
Сопрано исполнила трогательную арию во втором акте.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

предшественник
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
Новый менеджер учился на ошибках своего предшественника.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

пунктуальность
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
Пунктуальность - ценное качество в профессиональной среде.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

плавучие обломки
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
Пляж был покрыт плавучими обломками после шторма.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

овца
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Фермер держит большое стадо овец.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

появиться
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Она появилась внезапно у двери.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

залп
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Солдаты выстрелили залп, чтобы почтить память погибшего генерала.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

травматический
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
Авария стала травматическим опытом для всей семьи.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

колебаться
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Не стесняйтесь просить помощи.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

скупиться
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Не скупись на качество, когда покупаешь новый ноутбук.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

обжорство
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Его обжорство на празднике привело его к болезни.