B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

утомлять

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

Лекция начала утомлять студентов.

B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

просматривать

Meaning

To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store

Example

She likes to browse books in the library.

Она любит просматривать книги в библиотеке.

C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

размышлять тревожно

Meaning

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

Example

He sat alone, brooding over his failures.

Он сидел один, тревожно размышляя над своими неудачами.

C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

подходить

Meaning

to be suitable for; to be appropriate to

Example

Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.

Формальная одежда подходит к серьёзности события.

C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

вспомнить

Meaning

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

Example

He bethought himself of the promise he had made.

Он вспомнил о обещании, которое он дал.

C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

бравура

Meaning

a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance

Example

The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.

Пианист исполнил бравурное выступление, которое заворожило зал.

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 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.

C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

рыба беле

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

Example

The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.

Рыба беле обычно ловится в реках Бангладеш.

C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

замешанный, затуманенный

Meaning

Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.

Example

His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.

Его разум чувствовал себя запутанным после долгой и утомительной встречи.

B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

удар

Meaning

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

Example

He accidentally bumped into the door.

Он случайно столкнулся с дверью.

C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

благожелательный, щедрый, добрый

Meaning

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

Example

His benevolent nature made him beloved.

Его благожелательная природа сделала его любимым.

C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

бономия

Meaning

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

Example

The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.

Встреча была полна смеха и бономии.

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.

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.

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

бронза

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

Статуя была сделана из твердой бронзы.

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 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

пышногрудая

Meaning

having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest

Example

The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.

Актрису часто описывали как пышногрудую в модных журналах.

A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

большая миска

Meaning

a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing

Example

She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.

Она смешала ингредиенты в большой миске.

C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

варвар; дикарь;

Meaning

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

Example

The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.

Древние римляне считали всех, кто был за пределами их империи, варварами.

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.

B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

лук

Meaning

a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood

Example

The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.

Лучник натянул свой лук и прицелился в мишень.

C1 noun /buːn/

boon

благословение

Meaning

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Example

The internet is a boon to modern education.

Интернет — благословение для современного образования.

A2 noun /brænd/

brand

бренд

Meaning

a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

Example

Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.

Nike - популярный бренд спортивной одежды.

A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

синий

Meaning

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

Example

The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

Синий океан тянулся бесконечно до горизонта.

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.

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

бюрократия

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

Чрезмерная бюрократия может замедлить процесс принятия решений.

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

хаос; шумное замешательство

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

Класс был полным хаосом после срабатывания пожарной сигнализации.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

звериный

Meaning

Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.

Example

The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.

Заключённых обращались по зверски.

C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

обезглавить

Meaning

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

Example

The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.

Исторический источник описывает, как предателя обезглавили в качестве наказания.

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

корзина

Meaning

a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things

Example

She carried the apples in a basket.

Она несла яблоки в корзине.

C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

масляная рыба

Meaning

a small, smooth-skinned marine fish

Example

The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.

Масляная рыба популярна в бенгальской кухне.

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.

A2 verb /bæt/

bat

бить битой

Meaning

to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids

Example

She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.

Она кокетливо моргает ресницами.

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

жестокий

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

Правление диктатора было отмечено жестокой насилием.

B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

сжигание

Meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

Example

Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.

Сжигание мусора усугубляет загрязнение воздуха.

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.

C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

искажение / ухудшение

Meaning

the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something

Example

Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.

Критики назвали ремейк извращением оригинального фильма.

C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

рабство; плен

Meaning

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

Example

The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.

Люди боролись, чтобы выбраться из рабства угнетения.

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.

A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

книжный магазин

Meaning

a retail store where books are sold

Example

She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.

Она провела час в маленьком книжном магазине.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

биоразлагаемый

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

Биораслагаемые материалы разлагаются естественным образом, не нанося вреда окружающей среде.

A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

существование; живое существо; состояние существования

Meaning

existence; a living creature; the state of existing

Example

Every human being deserves respect and dignity.

Каждое человеческое существо заслуживает уважения и достоинства.

A1 noun /bed/

Bed

кровать

Meaning

a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress

Example

She made her bed every morning before going to work.

Она заправляет свою кровать каждое утро перед работой.

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

смелый; уверенный; дерзкий

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

Он принял смелое решение начать свой собственный бизнес.

B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

тренировка мозга

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

Регулярное тренировка мозга может улучшить запоминание.

C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

сказать что-то неожиданно

Meaning

to say something suddenly without thinking

Example

He blurts out the secret accidentally.

Он случайно сказал секрет.

C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

опустошённый

Meaning

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

Example

The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.

Опустошённый район был заброшен большинством жителей.

C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

глупость

Meaning

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.

Example

His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.

Его постоянная глупость раздражала серьезную аудиторию.

C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

сплющенный рис

Meaning

flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes

Example

Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.

Сплющенный рис часто едят с молоком и сахаром на завтрак.

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.

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

наглый

Meaning

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

Его наглые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на собрании.

A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

тело

Meaning

the physical structure of a person or animal

Example

Exercise helps keep the body healthy.

Упражнения помогают поддерживать тело в здоровом состоянии.

C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

косвенный или саркастический

Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

Example

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

Она сделала ему косвенный комплимент по поводу его работы.

C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

биосфера

Meaning

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms

Example

Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.

Изменение климата влияет на всю биосферу.

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.

B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

пакет; связка

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

Почтальон доставил пачку писем в наш дом.

C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

залог

Meaning

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

Example

He was granted bail after his arrest.

Ему предоставили залог после ареста.

A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

говядина

Meaning

meat from a cow or bull

Example

The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.

Ресторан подает лучший стейк из говядины в городе.

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.

B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

жених

Meaning

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.

Нервный жених ждал у алтаря, когда придет его невеста.

A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

кроме того

Meaning

in addition to; moreover; furthermore

Example

Besides being smart, he is also kind.

Кроме того, он добрый, помимо того, что умный.

C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

двусторонние переговоры

Meaning

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

Example

Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.

Двусторонние переговоры решают споры.

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

строить

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

Они построят новую школу в нашем районе.

A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

ветка

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

Example

The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.

Компания открыла новый филиал в Дакке.

C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

выпуклый / круглый

Meaning

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

Example

The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.

У лягушки был выпуклый нос и большие глаза.

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 /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

церковная должность

Meaning

a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided

Example

The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.

Епископ назначил его на богатую церковную должность.

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 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

воинственный или агрессивный

Meaning

Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.

Example

His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.

Его воинственное отношение часто приводит к конфликтам.

A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

до

Meaning

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

Example

She arrived before the meeting started.

Она пришла до начала встречи.

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

низкий мужской голос / бас-гитара

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

Он играл на бас-гитаре на концерте.

C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

камыш

Meaning

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Example

The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.

Пруд был окружен высокими камышами, колыхающимися на ветру.

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.

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

плохо

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

Он плохо выступил на экзамене.

B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

биоразнообразие

Meaning

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.

Тропические леса являются домом для огромного биоразнообразия.

C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

бронх

Meaning

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

Example

The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.

Левый бронх доставляет воздух в левое легкое.

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

бомбардировка

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

Город был разрушен в результате бомбардировки.

B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

ботанический

Meaning

relating to plants or plant life

Example

She works at the botanical garden.

Она работает в ботаническом саду.

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

счастье

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

освежающий

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

Туристы наслаждались освежающим горным воздухом.

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.

C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

плавучесть, жизнерадостность

Meaning

The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.

Example

Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.

Её естественная жизнерадостность подняла настроение в группе.

C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

ситуация или событие, которое вызывает резкое увеличение богатства, удачи или прибыли

Meaning

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

Example

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

Открытие нефти было бонанзой для маленькой страны.

C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

связанный с пьянством

Meaning

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

Example

The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.

Студенты устроили пьяную вечеринку после экзаменов.

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.

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.

C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

рыгать

Meaning

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

Example

After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.

После того как он выпил газировку, он громко рыгнул.

C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

пират

Meaning

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

Example

The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.

Пират плавал по Карибскому морю в поисках сокровищ.

B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

блестящий

Meaning

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.

Example

She gave a brilliant performance on stage.

Она дала блестящее представление на сцене.

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

излишне подчеркивать

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

Учитель не стал излишне подчеркивать этот момент, когда ученики его поняли.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

младенец

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

Младенец спокойно спит в кроватке.

C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

жестоко обращаться

Meaning

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

Example

The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.

Режим обвинили в жестоком обращении с мирными жителями.

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

пока

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

Я сказал пока перед уходом.

C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

пьянка

Meaning

A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.

Example

The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.

Роман описывает вечеринку как бакканалию избыточности и радости.

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

глупая или небрежная ошибка; серьезная ошибка в суждении.

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

Его ошибка стоила компании целое состояние.

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

банковские услуги или банковская деятельность

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

Онлайн-банкинг упростил финансовые транзакции.

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

обнаженный; открытый; пустой; минимальный

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

Обнаженные стены комнаты нуждались в декорации.

B2 verb /buːst/

boost

повышать

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

Компания запустила кампанию для увеличения продаж.

C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

даровать

Meaning

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

Example

The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.

Король даровал награды храбрым солдатам.

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

начало

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

Начало истории было очень интересным.

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.

C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

грудь

Meaning

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

Example

She kept the secret close to her bosom.

Она держала секрет близко к своей груди.

C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

солёная вода

Meaning

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

Example

The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.

Оливки хранились в солёной воде, чтобы оставаться свежими.

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

мужской олень / сопротивляться

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

Лошадь начала сильно прыгать, когда всадник пытался удержать ее.

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.

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.

C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

высшее блаженство или счастье, часто используется в отношении учений Иисуса на Нагорной проповеди

Meaning

supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Example

She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.

Она почувствовала состояние блаженства после получения хороших новостей.

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.

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.

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.