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C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

двухлетний
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Двухлетний фестиваль привлекает тысячи посетителей.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

наказывать / подчинять
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
Тренер наказал команду после их плохих результатов.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

неудачный
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Его неудачное замечание испортило атмосферу встречи.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

паспорт
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Она обновила свой паспорт перед поездкой за границу.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

продвигать
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
Компания продвигает экологическую осведомленность.
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

на
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
Книга на столе.
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

высота
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
Путешественники достигли большой высоты после нескольких часов подъема.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

ударить
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Он ударил мяч битой.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

доктрина
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
Церковь придерживается строгой доктрины в отношении моральных ценностей.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

бесполезный
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Его бесполезная попытка починить машину только потратила время.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

делитель
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
В уравнении 12 ÷ 3, число 3 является делителем.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

подержанный
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
Это подержанный автомобиль.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

крупномасштабный
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
Компания планирует крупномасштабное расширение на международные рынки.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

красивый; привлекательный; весёлый
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Красивый ребенок играл весело в саду.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

форма лирической поэмы
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Поэт завершил свою оду ярким эподом.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

душа
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Она вложила своё сердце и душу в своё произведение искусства.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

проколоть
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
Стрела пробьет мишень.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

заложник
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
Полиция осторожно вела переговоры, чтобы обеспечить освобождение всех заложников невредимыми.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

плоды хог
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Плоды хог часто используются для приготовления маринадов и чатни.
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

вопросы / иметь значение
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
То, что она думает, действительно имеет значение для меня.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

аппетит
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
Фастфуд увеличивает аппетит ненатуральным образом.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

в
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Она на кухне готовит ужин.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

помпезный; претенциозный; чрезмерно величественный
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Его помпезное поведение раздражало всех на встрече.
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
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 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

виновный
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
Судья признал его виновным в аварии.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

афектация
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Ее британский акцент был всего лишь афектацией, чтобы звучать изысканно.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

счастье
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

хна
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Руки невесты были красиво украшены сложными узорами хны для ее свадебной церемонии.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

неочищенный
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
Неочищенную нефть необходимо переработать перед использованием в качестве топлива.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

покрывало для кровати
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Она подтянула покрывало до подбородка, чтобы не замерзнуть.
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

незначительный / несовершеннолетний
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
К счастью, авария привела только к незначительным травмам.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

оба
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Оба ребенка были взволнованы поездкой.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

неиспользованный; не использовался
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
В этом старом особняке много неиспользуемых комнат.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

сами
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Они сами решили проблему.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

беглец
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
Полиция начала преследование, чтобы поймать беглеца, который сбежал из тюрьмы.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

сердитый
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Сердитый старик кричал на детей, играющих рядом с его домом.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

чрезмерное или иррациональное увлечение
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
У него есть фетиш на коллекционирование редких марок.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

сужаться
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
Дорога сужается по мере того, как она достигает гор.
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

наружу
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
Он тихо вышел из комнаты.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

стрекоза
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
Стрекоза парила над прудом.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

неистовый
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Протестующие проявили неистовое рвение к переменам.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

гриф
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
Гриф кружил в небе, ожидая свою добычу.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

маловероятно
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Его объяснение, почему он опоздал, было немного маловероятным.
B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

улучшение
Meaning
An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.
Example
Enhancement of education quality is vital.
Улучшение качества образования крайне важно.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

треска
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Рыбак поймал большую треску в Северной Атлантике.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

ювелирные изделия
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Она надела красивые ювелирные изделия на свадьбу.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

учить
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Она преподает английский в местной школе.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

индустриализация
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
Индустриализация кардинально изменила мировую экономику.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

адаптивные особенности
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Адаптивные характеристики растений помогают им расти зимой.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

выпуклый, округлый наружу
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
Объектив имеет выпуклую форму, чтобы фокусировать свет.
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

виниет
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
Автор включил трогательную виниет в введение к книге.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

мандат
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Правительство выдало мандат на сокращение выбросов углерода.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

подчеркнуть
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Учитель подчеркнул важность домашнего задания.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

удовлетворён
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Он почувствовал удовлетворение после завершения своего проекта.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

птица феникс
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
Легенда гласит, что феникс восстает из своих пепел каждый 500 лет.
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

демографический переход
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
Демографический переход указывает на изменение в сторону стареющего общества.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

тектонический
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Тектонические движения вызывают землетрясения и образование гор.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

молния
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Молнии используются для застегивания открытия куртки.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

проклятие
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
Злая толпа бросала проклятия в сторону коррумпированного чиновника.
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

снижение
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
Снижение выбросов парниковых газов является важной глобальной целью.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

открытость
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Её открытость во время встречи произвела на всех впечатление.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

желчный
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Он стал желчным после того, как услышал несправедливую критику.
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

опровержение
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
Ее опровержение было ясным и убедительным.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

исправлять
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
Компания пообещала устранить жалобы своих клиентов.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

обвинять
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
Великое жюри решило предъявить обвинение политику за коррупцию.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

раздражительный; легко злой
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Она стала раздражительной, когда трафик заставил её опоздать на встречу.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

гигантский
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Они подали гигантский обед на банкете.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

неграмотный
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
Неграмотные деревенские жители полагались на устные традиции, чтобы сохранить свою историю.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

семена кунжута
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Посыпьте семена кунжута на хлеб перед выпечкой.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

удовлетворить, радовать
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Ему было приятно узнать, что его работу оценили.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

счастье
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

пропорциональный
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Зарплата будет пропорциональна опыту.
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

идеализировать
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
Дети часто идеализируют своих родителей.
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

спекулянт
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
Правительство наказало спекулянтов войны.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

прозрачный
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
Вода в озере была настолько прозрачной, что можно было увидеть камни на дне.
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

радостный
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Она почувствовала радость, услышав хорошую новость.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

чувство
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
У неё было сильное чувство ответственности.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

морг
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Полиция отвезла тело в морг для идентификации.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

истребление
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
Истребление города оставило тысячи бездомных.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

суета; беспокойство; ненужная тревога
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Она устроила такой переполох из-за маленького пятна на своём платье, что все заметили.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

вылазка / первая попытка
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
Компания сделала свою первую вылазку на международный рынок.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

рыцарский турнир
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Рыцари готовились к рыцарскому турниру перед радостной толпой.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

несчастье (неудача)
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
По несчастью, он пропустил последний поезд домой.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

дуриан
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Дуриан известен как король фруктов Юго-Восточной Азии, несмотря на свой резкий запах.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

прическа
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Её элегантная прическа произвела впечатление на всех на вечеринке.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

утверждать
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Свидетель утверждал, что мужчина был на месте преступления.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

без
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Он ушел, не попрощавшись.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

петля
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
Ковбой бросил свою петлю, чтобы поймать заблудшую лошадь.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

плащ
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
Шпион скрыл свою личность под ложным именем.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

безработица
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
Уровень безработицы значительно увеличился в этом году.
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

полезный; практичный
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
Этот инструмент очень полезен для решения проблем.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

успешный; процветающий; победоносный
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Она была успешна в своей карьере как врач.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

поддерживать
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
Знаменитость поддержала новый продукт для ухода за кожей.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

пруденциальный
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
Банк установил пруденциальные правила для защиты вкладчиков.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

поворот; шанс;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Твоя очередь говорить на собрании.
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

дыра; отверстие;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
Собака вырыла глубокую дыру во дворе, чтобы похоронить свою любимую кость.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

сравнивать
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Он сравнил её голос с приятной музыкой.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

аскетизм, самодисциплина
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Аскетизм был частью многих религиозных традиций на протяжении всей истории.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

видный
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Он выдающийся ученый, известный своими революционными исследованиями.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

бесчувственный
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Его бесчувственный комментарий глубоко её ранил.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

привлекательный
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
Сад выглядит очень привлекательным весной.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

не в ноте
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Певец был немного не в ноте во время выступления.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

микрокосм
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Маленький город — это микрокосм всей нации.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

достаточность
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Достаточность поставок пищи критична для выживания.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

крайне
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
Сегодня погода крайне жаркая и влажная.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

стремление
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Его стремление стать успешным предпринимателем.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

колосс
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Эйнштейн был колоссом в мире науки.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

компенсировать
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
Компания компенсирует сотрудникам переработку.
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

проблема; трудность
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
Машина сломалась и вызвала много проблем для семьи.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

метрополия
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
Нью-Йорк — это оживленная метрополия с миллионами жителей.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

подиум
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
Политик произнес речь с подиума.