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C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

предвещать
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Тёмные облака предсказывают сильный шторм.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

вид деревянной флейты (большой деревянный музыкальный инструмент)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
Оркестр представил прекрасное соло на басуне.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

покупатель
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Покупатель осмотрел машину перед оплатой.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

онеметь
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Ледяной ветер за считанные минуты онемел его пальцы.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

обмениваться (словами, идеями)
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Они перебрасывались шутками через стол.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

бабочковый горошек
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Цветы бабочкового горошка превращают чай в красивый синий цвет.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

вздутый
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
После большого обеда он почувствовал себя вздутым и неудобным.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

показное мужество или уверенность, не соответствующие действительности
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Его бравадо скрывало его нервозность перед выступлением.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

запутывать
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Сложные инструкции запутали студентов.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

ботинок
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Он надел свои походные ботинки перед походом в горы.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

сзади
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
Машина сзади нас сигналила.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

ежевика
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Мы собрали свежую ежевику из сада для нашего пирога.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

прямая линия
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Он направился прямо к столу с едой, как только вошел на вечеринку.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

бить
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Наша команда победит их в финальном матче.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

банкрот
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Компания обанкротилась после лет плохого финансового управления.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

браво
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
Зрители закричали 'Браво!' после потрясающего выступления.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

братство
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Солдаты поделились сильным чувством братства.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

бюрократический
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Бюрократическая волокита часто задерживает утверждение проектов.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

епископ
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Епископ произнес мощную проповедь во время воскресного богослужения.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

склон
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Они поднялись по травянистому склону, чтобы увидеть закат.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

обручиться
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Он был обручен с принцессой в юном возрасте.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

бюст/ломать
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Полиция арестовала банду прошлой ночью.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

пегий
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Фермер владел пегой коровой с характерными полосами.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

купить
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Я хочу купить новую машину в этом году.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

полировать
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Он отполировал старый стол, пока тот не заблестел.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

строить мост, создавать соединения
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
Новая инициатива сокращает разрыв между городским и сельским развитием.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

основной удар
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Маленький город испытал основной удар шторма.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

пропускная способность
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Увеличение пропускной способности повышает скорость интернета.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

черная слива
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

чернить
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
Дым от огня начал чернить стены.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

баскетбол
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
Он любит играть в баскетбол со своими друзьями.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

самофинансирование
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Многие предприниматели полагаются на бутстрэппинг для запуска своих бизнесов.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

барочный стиль
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
Церковь была украшена в барочном стиле с сложными деталями.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

жестоко
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Охранники обращались с заключёнными жестоко.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

прорыв
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Этот прорыв открывает двери для новых технологий.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

работник по латунным изделиям
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
Работник по латунным изделиям изготовил прекрасные латунные украшения.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

краснеть
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Она покраснела, когда он сделал ей комплимент.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

горожанин (средний класс)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
Бюргер пользовался уважением как процветающий торговец в городе.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

местный закон
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
Городской совет принял новый закон, регулирующий уличных торговцев.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

шутка, игривая беседа
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Друзья наслаждались легким шутками за чашкой кофе.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

барьеры
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Языковые барьеры могут затруднить общение.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

красиво
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Она красиво пела на концерте.
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

относящийся к скоту
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
Её бовинное выражение не выразило никаких эмоций.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

брокерская комиссия
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Недвижимость брокерская комиссия помогла им найти новый дом.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

базилик
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Соус для пасты был приправлен свежим базиликом.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

бронирование
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Я забронировал номер в отеле заранее.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

большой цветной платок
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Он завязал красный платок вокруг своей шеи.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Опечаленная семья получила много соболезнований.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

дышать
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Было трудно дышать в дымном помещении.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

сохранение биоразнообразия
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Сохранение биоразнообразия критически важно для экологического баланса.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

отварной
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Она подала вареные яйца на завтрак.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

коричневый
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
У неё красивые карие глаза, которые сверкают на солнце.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

пламя
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Огонь горел несколько часов, прежде чем его удалось взять под контроль.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

подобающий; подходящий; соответствующий для определенной ситуации или человека
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Он носил формальную одежду, подходящую для важного события.
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

бюро/агентство
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
Туристическое бюро помогло им спланировать отпуск.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

смелость; отвага
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Ее смелость в решении проблемы впечатлила всех.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

украшать
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

рядом с
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Она сидела рядом со своей лучшей подругой во время церемонии.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

непристойный
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Непристойные шутки комика заставили публику смеяться и краснеть.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

благожелательность или милосердие
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Его доброжелательность к бедным принесла ему уважение.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

под; ниже
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Сокровище лежит под старым деревом.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

букет; гроздь; пучок
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Она собрала букет цветов из сада для своей матери.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

внезапный громкий звук; сильный удар или удар
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Дверь захлопнулась с громким звуком, разбудив всех.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

фурункул; абсцесс
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Болезненный фурункул на его шее потребовал медицинского лечения.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

балласт
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Корабль был загружен балластом, чтобы оставаться стабильным в шторм.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

ошеломить
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
Сложность головоломки ошеломила его разум.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

большая бочка
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Вино было хранено в деревянной бочке.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

транслировать
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Матч был транслирован в прямом эфире по телевидению.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

билатеральный
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Две страны подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

золото или серебро в слитках
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
Банк хранит золото в слитках в своих хранилищах.
A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

банан
Meaning
a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Example
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
Бананы — хороший источник калия.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

пьяница
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Его пьянствующие привычки беспокоили его семью.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

шумный
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Дети были шумными на день рождения.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

задерживать
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Тяжелое движение задержало наше прибытие на вечеринку.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

побледнеть
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Она побледнела, увидев кровь.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

изгнать
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Король изгнал предателя из королевства.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

весёлый
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Она вошла в комнату с весёлой улыбкой, которая подняла настроение всех.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

хранитель
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Хранитель обязан бережно относиться к имуществу.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

бинт
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
Медсестра забинтовала его раненую руку.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

биография
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
В библиотеке есть старая биография поэта.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

балет
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Она тренируется в классическом балете в течение многих лет.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

батальон
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Батальон был развернут на передовую.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

болтать; выбалтывать
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Он случайно выдал сюрприз всем.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

голубая кровь
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Она пришла из семьи голубой крови с веками королевского наследия.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

способность организма усваивать вещества
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
Биоусвояемость куркумы увеличивается при употреблении с черным перцем.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

перерыв
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Короткие перерывы освежают ваш разум.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

биография
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Я читаю увлекательную биографию Альберта Эйнштейна.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

ждать
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Он решил подождать, прежде чем сделать шаг.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

опозорить
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Он попытался опозорить её хорошее имя ложными слухами.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

черный кардамон
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Добавьте черный кардамон в карри, чтобы получить насыщенный, дымный вкус.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

нести
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Она больше не может выносить боль.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

невеста
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
Красивая невеста шла по проходу в своем белом свадебном платье.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

гигант
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
Компания выросла в корпоративного гиганта.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

жестокий; варварский; дикий
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Жестокое обращение с заключёнными было осуждено правозащитными организациями.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

кратко
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Пожалуйста, объясните проблему кратко.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

нарушение
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Компания столкнулась с нарушением безопасности данных.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

солоноватый
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
В устье реки была солоноватая вода.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

безделушка
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Она носила блестящую безделушку на шее.
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.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

округлая капсула с семенами (например, у хлопка или льна)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Фермер осмотрел хлопковый бол, чтобы проверить его качество.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

ублюдок
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Он назвал его ублюдком от ярости.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

посадка
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Исследователи садились на корабль в порту.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

варварство
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
Барбаризм военных преступлений потряс всю международную общественность.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

богохульный
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Книга была запрещена за её богохульный контент.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

принижать
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Он часто унижал своих коллег, чтобы почувствовать себя выше.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

доска; совет директоров
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Совет директоров принял решение увеличить бюджет.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

лопаться
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Шарик лопается с громким хлопком.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

дефект
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
На зеркале было небольшое пятно на поверхности.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

подобающий
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Это платье ей очень идет.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

бутылочно-зеленый
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Она надела красивое платье цвета бутылочно-зеленого на вечеринки.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

богохульство
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
В некоторых странах богохульство является наказуемым преступлением.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

баррикада
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Протестующие построили баррикаду через улицу.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

поведение
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Учитель похвалил ее хорошее поведение в классе.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

обручённый
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Она представила его как своего обручённого.