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C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

ссориться по мелочам
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Дети начали спорить из-за последнего куска торта.
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.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

асценденция, господство
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
Компания достигла асценденции на рынке через инновации.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

юридическое обязательство
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Его освободили под его собственное юридическое обязательство.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

искать
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Он решил искать совет у своего наставника.
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.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

анте
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Каждый игрок поставил анте перед началом игры.
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.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

проницательный или умный
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Его проницательные наблюдения помогли решить сложную проблему.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

необдуманный
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Было бы необдуманно критиковать их открыто.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

раскаяние
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Он почувствовал глубокое раскаяние за свои поступки.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

преследование, стремление
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Он посвятил свою жизнь стремлению к счастью.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

осаждать, беспокоить
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
Компания была осаждена постоянными жалобами от своих клиентов.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

усилить
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
Микрофон усиливает её голос.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

опасность
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Путешественники были в большой опасности во время бури.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

отзыв, отказ от заявления
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
Газета опубликовала отзыв ложного отчета.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

укрепить
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
Компания укрепила свою позицию на рынке.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

благословение
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Священник дал своё благословение новобрачным.
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

друзья
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Он пригласил всех своих друзей и родственников на свадьбу.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

назойливый
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Продавец был слишком назойливым, что оттолкнуло клиентов.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

невыполнимый
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Восстановление леса может стать невозможным, если разрушение продолжится.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

рывок; толчок; глупый человек
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Неожиданный рывок поезда заставил пассажиров на мгновение потерять равновесие.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

хрюкать
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Он хрюкал, поднимая тяжелую коробку.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

устойчивый к засухе
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Засухоустойчивые культуры могут выживать в засушливых условиях.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

поговорка
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Старая поговорка говорит, что честность — лучшая политика.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

неясный
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
Значение поэмы было непонятно большинству читателей.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

наследие
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Его вклад оставил долговечное наследие в этой отрасли.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

молодая девушка
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Старик тепло поприветствовал маленькую девушку.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

предупреждение
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Предупреждения о повышении температуры требуют срочных мер.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

разочарованный
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Она была разочарована результатами своего экзамена.
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

получить
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
Вам нужно получить визу перед тем, как отправиться за границу.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

обманывать, надувать
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Он обманул старика и забрал его деньги.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

аспирант
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Она занимается аспирантскими исследованиями по физике.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

патологический, болезненный
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
У него патологический страх неудачи.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

под; ниже
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Сокровище лежит под старым деревом.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

координировать
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Он ловко оркестровал все мероприятия.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

неподлежащий отмене
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Она приняла необратимое решение покинуть компанию.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

капюшон
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Кобра расправила свой капюшон, когда почувствовала угрозу.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

деноминировать
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
Валюта была деноминирована в долларах.
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.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

защита
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
Движение сосредоточилось на защите прав.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Илиада
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Студенты изучали Илиаду, чтобы понять греческую мифологию и героизм.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

погружать
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
она погрузила одежду в воду перед тем, как ее постирать.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

перепроизводство
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
Экономический кризис был вызван перепроизводством товаров.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

пульсировать
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Его голова начала пульсировать после долгого дня.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

разбрасывать
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Ветер разбрасывал листья по двору.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

гибкий
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
Гибкая трубочка сделала питье из стакана легче.
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

почитание
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
Многие культуры проявляют почитание к своим предкам.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

неподобающий; неуместный
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
Его комментарий был неподобающим для формальной встречи.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

грабить
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
Грабители обыскали дом, пока семья была в отъезде.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

доисторический, до появления письменных источников
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
Доисторическая эпоха была отмечена восхождением первых людей.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

дикое; не прирученное
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Мы видели диких животных в лесу.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

касательный
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Его замечания были касательными к основной теме обсуждения.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

СПИД
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
СПИД — это серьезная мировая угроза здоровью.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

окончательный; последний; лучший
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Это окончательное испытание ваших навыков.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

невероятный
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
Вид с горы был невероятным.
C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

временная мода
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
Носить неоновую одежду было модным в 1980-х годах.
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

трудная и однообразная работа
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
Она хотела сбежать от однообразной рутины своего дня.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

высокомерие
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Его высокомерие затрудняло другим подходить к нему.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

молодая кобыла
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
Кобылица быстро бегала по лугу.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

признавать
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Она признала свою ошибку и извинилась.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

тепло; с любовью
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Она тепло встретила гостей у двери.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

колониальный
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Колониальное правление подавило местное управление.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

плечо
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Он носил сумку на плече.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

арбитр
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
Директор выступил в роли арбитра в конфликте между учениками.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

взорваться
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Вулкан извергся после столетий покоя.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

фарс
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
Встреча превратилась в настоящий фарс, когда все начали спорить.
A1 noun /iːst/

east

восток
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Солнце восходит на востоке.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

альтруизм, бескорыстное беспокойство о благополучии других
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Его альтруизм мотивировал других становиться волонтерами.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

стабилизирующая структура
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
Рыбак греб своим каноэ с аутригером через лагуну.
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

ацетат
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
Компания производит ацетатные волокна для одежды.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

председатель
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
Председатель обеспечивает соблюдение процедурной целостности.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

объявление
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
Компания выпустила новое объявление для своего смартфона.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

идолопоклонник
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
Царя критиковали за его идолопоклонническое поклонение богатству.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

дневной рабочий
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Фермер нанял дневного рабочего, чтобы помочь с уборкой урожая.
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

право
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
У каждого есть право на свободу слова.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

матчи для определения чемпиона
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
Команда квалифицировалась для плей-офф после сильного сезона.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

стопа
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Она повредила ногу, когда бегала.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

аграрные общества
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Аграрные общества возникли из-за необходимости стабильных источников пищи.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

насилие; жестокость; экстремальная интенсивность
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Правительство осудило все формы насилия против гражданских лиц.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

прочный ботинок; акцент
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Он купил пару стильных броуг для свадьбы.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

разговорный
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Его разговорные выражения сделали речь более доступной.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

диспепсия, раздражительный
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
После обильной трапезы он почувствовал себя диспептическим и некомфортным.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

грабить
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Бандиты грабили деревню ночью.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

винодельня
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
Старый винодельня был полон виноградных лоз.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

обманывать
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Он обманул себя, думая, что сможет выиграть гонку без тренировок.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

аллегория
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Роман является аллегорией борьбы между добром и злом.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

звезда
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Тысячи звезд видны на чистом ночном небе.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

наизусть
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Он выучил стихотворение наизусть, не понимая его смысла.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

сельское хозяйство
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
Устойчивое сельское хозяйство может помочь защитить окружающую среду.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

переворот
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
Компания столкнулась с большим переворотом после внезапной отставки своего генерального директора.
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

гром
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Мы услышали гром, катящийся по небу.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

антициклон
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Антициклон принес ясную погоду на всю территорию.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

поселок
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
Поселок был тихий по воскресеньям.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

пустое хвастовство
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Его одержимость модой была отвергнута как пустое хвастовство.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

отвергать
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Он отверг утверждение, что он был вовлечен в скандал.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

настроение; humeur;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Она была в хорошем настроении после получения новостей.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

сдерживать / контролировать
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Правительство приняло меры по сдерживанию инфляции.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

интенсивный
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Она почувствовала интенсивную боль после аварии.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

враждебность; антипатия
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Между двумя соперничающими командами была явная враждебность.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

резистивный
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Материал имеет резистивные свойства, которые замедляют ток.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

по-видимому, кажется спокойным
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Он был по-видимому спокойным, несмотря на хаос вокруг него.
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

звонить
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
Колокол звонит каждый час.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

нетривиальный
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Решение уравнения оказалось нетривиальной задачей.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

реформа
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
Реформа в системе образования была приоритетом.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

клевета
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Он бросил клевету на её характер.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

полный рабочий день
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Она работает полный рабочий день как учитель.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

завершить
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Она успела завершить проект вовремя.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

неповиновение
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Солдат был наказан за неповиновение во время миссии.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

дурак; грудь (разг.)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Он почувствовал себя полным дураком, забыв о встрече.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

свитер;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Она носила теплый шерстяной свитер в холодный зимний вечер.
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

очаровывать
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
Прекрасная музыка очаровала зрителей.
A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

дождливый
Meaning
characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain
Example
It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.
Это был дождливый день, поэтому мы остались внутри.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

затем
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Он не сдал экзамен и затем ему пришлось его пересдавать.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

крючок
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Она научилась вязать шарф на зиму.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

учебник
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Она купила новый учебник по биологии для своего класса.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

павлиний цветок
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
Дерево павлиний цветков цветет с потрясающими оранжевыми цветами летом.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

разочарование
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Многие люди испытывают разочарование после нереалистичных ожиданий.