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C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

огрубевшая часть кожи
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
На его ладони образовался каллус от использования инструментов каждый день.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

похвальная речь
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Её брат произнес трогательную похвальную речь на похоронах.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

пантомима
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Дети наслаждались рождественской пантомимой в местном театре.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

микроклимат
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Микроклимат может оказать значительное влияние на рост растений.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

покидать
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Он решил не покидать своих старых друзей, несмотря на его успех.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

зимовать
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
Медведи зимуют в пещерах зимой.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

оценка
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
Оценка недвижимости была значительно выше, чем ожидалось.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

статус кво
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Правительство решило сохранить статус кво до дальнейшего рассмотрения.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

недействительный
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Суд признал контракт недействительным.
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

элизабетанская эпоха
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
Шекспир написал многие из своих пьес в элизабетанскую эпоху.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

временное облегчение / отсрочка наказания
Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
Заключенному в последний момент предоставили отсрочку от казни.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

иск
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Иск обвинил режим в нарушении прав человека.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

намекать
Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
Он намекнул, что она соврала о своих квалификациях.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

авторитарный
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Она говорила авторитарным тоном, который заставил всех замолчать.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

сходиться
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Дороги сходятся в центре города.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

не заявленный; не востребованный; оставленный или без владельца
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
Невостребованный багаж был размещен в отделе потерянных вещей в аэропорту.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

пропеллер
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Пропеллер самолета прорезал воздух с большой скоростью.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

порвать
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Она порвала старые документы, прежде чем выбросить их.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

декламация
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Конкурс по декламации стихов прошел в аудитории.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

мятеж
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Моряки устроили мятеж против своего капитана.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

капилляр
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
Кислород проходит из крови в ткани через капилляры.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

разоружить
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
Солдатам приказали разоружить повстанцев.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

обращение, помощь
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
У студентов не было другого выхода, кроме как обратиться к директору.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

пригодный
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
Старый велосипед все еще пригоден к использованию, несмотря на свой возраст.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

пюпитр
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Профессор поставил свои заметки на кафедру, прежде чем начать свою лекцию.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

сатиризировать
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
Пьеса сатирает жадность современных корпораций.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

алкоголь
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Они купили алкоголь для вечеринки.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

тайное знание
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Она была осведомлена о конфиденциальных обсуждениях.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

пентатлон
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Она усердно тренировалась, чтобы участвовать в современном пентатлоне.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

эстетика
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Дизайн интерьера сосредоточен на эстетике и функциональности.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

поведение
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ее спокойное поведение произвело впечатление на всех во время встречи.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

раскаяный
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Она была раскаянной после того, как накричала на свою подругу.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

анархия
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
Крах режима привел к анархии на улицах.
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

интерпретировать
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
Его слова могут быть интерпретированы как угроза.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

упрек / критика
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Она упрекнула его за опоздание на встречу.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

казначей
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Казначей представил ежегодный финансовый отчет.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

дисбаланс
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
Доктор сказал, что головокружение пациента было вызвано дисбалансом во внутреннем ухе.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

истец
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Истец подал заявление о компенсации после аварии.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

музыкальная композиция
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Она сыграла концерт Моцарта с оркестром.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

фанатик
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Он фанатичный болельщик своей футбольной команды.
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

предчувствие
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
У неё было предчувствие, что он готовит сюрприз.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

нарушать
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Он нарушил правила безопасности и был оштрафован.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

пожертвование, дар
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
Университет получил большое пожертвование для исследований.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

жарить на гриле
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Она жарила курицу до золотистой корочки.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

погружение
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
Погружение прибрежных районов вызывает серьезную озабоченность из-за повышения уровня моря.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

суматоха / ненужная активность
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Без дальнейшего ado, давайте начнем церемонию.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

шип, резкое замечание
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
На рыболовном крючке есть маленький шип, чтобы рыба не могла убежать.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

замещать
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
Новая технология вытеснит многие традиционные рабочие места в производстве.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

бастион
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Солдаты стояли на бастионе, наблюдая, как враг приближается.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

увеличение солености
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Чрезмерный полив может привести к увеличению солености сельскохозяйственных земель.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

мagnitude; размер; важность
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
Магнитуда землетрясения была измерена в 7,5 по шкале Рихтера.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

идеология
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
Демократия основана на идеологии свободы и равенства.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

борьба, изнашиваться
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Он пытался оставаться спокойным, но его нервы начали изнашиваться во время спора.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

восхищать
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Она выражала восхищение своей поездкой в Италию.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

разборчивый
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Её почерк был едва разборчив.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

интимность; близость
Meaning
close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere
Example
The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.
Пара больше ценила эмоциональную интимность, которую они разделяли, чем материальные ценности.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

насмехаться
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Критики насмехались над новым фильмом за его плохой сценарий.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

раскрыть
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Она отказалась раскрыть источник своей информации.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

мемуары
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
Мемуары автора описывают её путь через трудности и успехи.
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

покровительствовать
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
Не покровительствуй мне со своей ложной симпатией.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

консорциум
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Консорциум работал совместно для строительства кабеля.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

ясновидящий
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Ясновидящий предсказал большое изменение в королевстве.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

стагнировать
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
Без инноваций бизнес будет стагнировать.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

язвительный
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Он не мог удержаться от язвительного комментария о ее платье.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

беспечный
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Он ехал с беспечным пренебрежением к правилам.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

нарушитель
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Охранник поймал нарушителя, который лез через забор.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

гастрономия
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Париж славится своей богатой гастрономической традицией.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

импульсивный
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Его импульсивное решение привело к неожиданным последствиям.
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

медийное доминирование
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
Интернет усилил медийное доминирование на глобальном уровне.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

беременность
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
Период гестации слона длится почти два года.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

остракировать
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
После скандала его остерегались его бывшие коллеги.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

очевидец
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
Полиция опросила нескольких очевидцев происшествия.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

законный
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Она законный собственник имущества.
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

раздуваться
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
Слишком много фастфуда может раздуть ваш живот.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

встраивать
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
Журналист встроил себя в ряды войск, чтобы сообщать с места событий.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

мнемонические приемы, техника запоминания
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Мнемоники помогают запоминать сложные концепции легко.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

восстановить
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Пить воду помогает восстановить потерянные жидкости в организме.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

неутомимый; настойчивый; неустанный
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
Ее неутомимые усилия в конце концов привели к успеху.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

возрождаться
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
Интерес к традиционным ремеслам начал возрождаться.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

добавить
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Она решила добавить заметку в конце отчета.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

шафран
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Шафрановая ткань выглядела прекрасно на солнечном свете.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

конфликт, раздоры
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Регион был разорван политическими конфликтами.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

шокирующий и сенсационный в яркой форме
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
Газета опубликовала шокирующий отчет о преступлении.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

нюанс
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Он заметил тонкий нюанс в ее выражении.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

удалить
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Хирург успешно удалил опухоль.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

абстиненция, воздержание
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Его врач порекомендовал воздержание от алкоголя для лучшего здоровья.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

потакать
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Коррумпированные чиновники подвергли бедных деревенских жителей жестокому обращению.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

связанный с льдом или ледниками
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Горы были покрыты ледниковым льдом.
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

герметичный
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Храните печенье в герметичной упаковке, чтобы сохранить их свежими.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

важный
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
Эта встреча была решающей для будущего проекта.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

стагнация
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Высокий уровень безработицы привел к экономической стагнации.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

подражатель; подражать;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
Талантливый подражатель мог идеально подражать известным знаменитостям.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

чувствительность
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Ее художественная чувствительность помогла ей оценить мелкие детали в картинах.
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

либерализм
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
Либерализм подчеркивает свободу слова и права человека.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

скряга
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Старый скряга отказался пожертвовать даже копейку на благотворительность.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

бесценный
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Её совет оказался бесценным для моего успеха.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

вид
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
С вершины горы мы любовали захватывающим видом долины внизу.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

несоответствие
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Его речь была полна несоответствий и было трудно следовать.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

метафорический
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Он использовал метафорический язык, чтобы описать свои эмоции.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

космополитический
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
Он имеет космополитический взгляд благодаря своим обширным путешествиям.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

монополия
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
Компания имеет монополию на производство электромобилей.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

резервуар
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
В старом доме всё ещё был резервуар для сбора дождевой воды.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

тенор / общий тон
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Общий тенор его речи был обнадеживающим и успокаивающим.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

полный провал
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
Мероприятие стало полным провалом из-за плохого планирования.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

полярность
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Полярность между двумя политическими партиями становится все сильнее.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

готовый помочь
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
Персонал в отеле был очень готов помочь и дружелюбен.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

угрюмый
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Она бросила на него угрюмый взгляд и ушла.
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

уничтожать
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
Шторм уничтожил целые деревни.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

трамбурин
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Она потрясла тамбурином в такт музыке.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

панацея
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
Образование часто рассматривается как панацея от социальных проблем.
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

выдающийся стиль
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
Он произнес свою речь с большим стилем.
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

добавление новой технологии в старые системы
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
Здание было модернизировано с использованием ретрофитинга для соответствия новым стандартам безопасности.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

прогресс; продвижение; успех
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Несмотря на трудности, исследовательская группа достигла значительного прогресса в разработке новой вакцины.
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

оптика
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
Она изучала оптику, чтобы понять, как работают линзы.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

каменная соль
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Каменная соль считается более полезной, чем поваренная соль.