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C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

придирчивый; критичный
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Его придирчивые замечания по каждому мелкому поводу сделали встречу очень неприятной.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

ограниченный, искусственный
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Он сделал принужденную улыбку во время неловкой встречи.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

осторожность
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Исследователи выпустили предупреждение относительно неустойчивого рыболовства.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

несчётный
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
На небе бесчисленные звезды.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

вырезать
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
Художник вырезал красивую статую из мрамора.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

спокойный
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Она оставалась спокойной и собранной во время кризиса.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

кроватка
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
Ребёнок мирно спит в её кроватке.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

город
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Москва - самый большой город в России.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

угрюмый; унылый; печальный; без радости
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Старый дом выглядел унылым и заброшенным под зимним дождем.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

консультант
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Школьный консультант помог ученику справиться со стрессом.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

консульство
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Он пошел в консульство, чтобы продлить свою визу.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

крестить
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Они крестили судно после королевы.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

сжать или раздавить что-то так сильно, что оно повреждается или разрушается
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Он случайно раздавил бумажный стаканчик в своей руке.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

процедура завершения
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
Сенат призвал к процедуре завершения, чтобы закончить длительные дебаты.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

трус
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
Рыцарь презирал труса, который предал своих товарищей.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

кардиолог
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Она записалась на прием к кардиологу из-за боли в груди.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

тесный, неудобно маленький
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Комната была так тесна, что мы едва могли двигаться.
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

заговорщик
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
Заговорщик был арестован до того, как план мог быть осуществлен.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

контрапункт
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Её спокойное поведение было контрапунктом его гнева.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

комплимент
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
шарф идеально дополняет ее наряд.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

идеалы общественной службы
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Идеалы общественной службы должны преподаваться в школах.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

неповинующийся, мятежный
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
Неповинующийся студент отказался следовать школьным правилам.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

шеф-повар
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
Шеф специализируется на авангардных блюдах.
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

современны́й
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
Оба художника были современными и часто влияли друг на друга.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

размышлять
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Она сидела тихо, чтобы обдумать свои будущие планы.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

тележка
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
Фермер загрузил сено в свою тележку.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

доверенное лицо
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Она нашла настоящего доверенного человека в своем друге детства.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

попрошайничать
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Он попытался попросить бесплатную еду в ресторане.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

порицать
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
Учитель отругал студента за опоздание.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

запечатывать трещины на лодке
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Рабочие заделали швы старой лодки, чтобы предотвратить утечку.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

избыточное или переполненное предложение чего-либо
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
Фестиваль предложил корнукопию фруктов и сладостей.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

континуитет
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
Континуитет двух стран облегчает торговлю.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

экипаж
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Экипаж корабля работал неустанно во время бури.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

противоречить
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Его действия противоречат его словам.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

кэ́рет (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
Редактор поставил кэрет, чтобы показать, куда должно быть вставлено пропущенное слово.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

координация
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
Координация между командами была безупречной.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

завершить или усовершенствовать что-то с большим мастерством
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Он - совершенный художник с многолетним опытом.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

кана
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Ярко-оранжевые лилии канны выросли высокими у пруда.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

капуста
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Она нарезала свежую капусту, чтобы приготовить салат из капусты на ужин.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

торговля
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Международная торговля значительно расширилась в последние годы.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

продолжать
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
Дождь будет продолжаться всю ночь.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

коллекция; собрание; архив
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
У неё есть впечатляющая коллекция старинных книг в её библиотеке.
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

коронация
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
Коронация нового короля была свидетелем тысяч людей.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

товары
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Цены на товары, такие как нефть и золото, часто колеблются.
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

осуждать, критиковать жестко
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
Комитет осудил политика за его проступки.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

крокодил
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
Крокодил медленно двигался по мутной воде.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

сапожник
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Сапожник починил мои сломанные туфли идеально.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

конволюция, сложный изгиб или структура
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
В мозге много извилин, которые увеличивают его поверхность.
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

ушибить
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
Он ушиб свою руку, когда упал с велосипеда.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

отправитель
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
Отправитель отправил товар на склад.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

казарма
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Солдаты жили в казарме за пределами города.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

грубый
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Было бы грубо отвергнуть ее любезное приглашение.
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

счастье
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

потребительский
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Врач посоветовал избегать потребительских привычек.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

любопытство; необычный или интересный объект или факт
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Ее любопытство к различным культурам побудило ее путешествовать по всему миру.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

и так далее
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Нам нужно купить ручки, бумагу, тетради, и так далее.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

сундук
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Казна города была опустошена после дорогого проекта.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

клевета
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
Политик подал в суд на газету за распространение клеветы о его личной жизни.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

проверить
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Пожалуйста, проверьте отчет перед его отправкой.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

контекст
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Чтобы понять цитату, вам нужно знать контекст, в котором она была сказана.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

встречный иск
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
Адвокат подал встречный иск против обвинителя.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

председатель
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
Председатель обеспечивает соблюдение процедурной целостности.
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

поздравление
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
Она отправила поздравление подруге с победой в конкурсе.
A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

радостный; оптимистичный; полный радости
Meaning
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
Example
She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.
У неё радостная личность, которая освещает день каждого.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

каталог
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
Библиотека предоставляет онлайн-каталог всех доступных книг.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

хроматический
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
Художник использовал хроматическую палитру для создания ярких контрастов.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

постепенное увеличение громкости
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
Оркестр развивал мощное крешендо перед финалом.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

двигаться неконтролируемо
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
Машина неслась по скользкой дороге неконтролируемо.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

счастье
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

климактический
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
Фильм завершился кульминационной сценой битвы.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

коралловые рифы
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
Остров Святого Мартина известен своими коралловыми рифами.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

карниз
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
Элегантный карниз добавил классический штрих в гостиную.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

внимательный; заботливый
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Он всегда заботится о чувствах других.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

кардинал / основной
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
Честность - это кардинальная добродетель в жизни.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

капитулировать
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
Армия не имела другого выбора, как капитулировать перед врагом.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

соответствующий
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
Соответствующая страница в книге объясняет процесс подробно.
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

подтверждение
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
Она получила электронное письмо с подтверждением о своем назначении.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

чашка
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Она пила чай из своей любимой керамической чашки.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

непрерывность
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
Жизнь и смерть часто воспринимаются как части одного и того же континуума.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

течение
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Течение реки было слишком сильным для плавания.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

локон; спираль
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
У неё были красивые натуральные локоны, которые идеально обрамляли её лицо.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

покрытие
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
Защитное покрытие предотвращает образование ржавчины.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

ограниченный
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Ее свобода выбора была ограничена социальными правилами.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

пропорциональный
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Зарплата будет пропорциональна опыту.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

камера
Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
Она купила новую камеру для своего курса фотографии.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

клетка
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Попугай живет в большой клетке.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

единица измерения веса драгоценных камней
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Она получила кольцо с бриллиантом весом два карата для помолвки.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

циничный
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Она была циничной по поводу обещаний политика.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

практика защиты информации с помощью шифрования или кодирования
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
Современная криптография обеспечивает безопасные онлайн-транзакции.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

случай / ситуация
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
В этом случае нам следует дождаться дальнейших инструкций.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

едкий, саркастический
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
Её едкие замечания ранили его чувства.
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

катаболизм
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
Катаболизм играет ключевую роль в производстве энергии клетками.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

понимать
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Трудно понять масштаб катастрофы.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

такси
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
Мы взяли такси до аэропорта.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

утюг
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Мне нужно использовать утюг, чтобы привести мою рубашку в порядок для встречи.
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

корка
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
Он отрезал корку хлеба перед тем, как съесть.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

приправы или соусы
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
Кетчуп и горчица популярны как приправы для бургеров.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

существо
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
Лес полон странных существ.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

компания
Meaning
a business organization; the presence of other people
Example
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
Она начала свою собственную компанию, чтобы продавать изделия ручной работы.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

кастрировать
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Учитель наказал студентов за их плохое поведение.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

прекращение
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Было временное прекращение враждебных действий.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

неприязненный
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Неприятный старик жаловался на всё.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

вспыльчивый старик
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Старик-вспыльчивый жаловался на все в районе.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

изобретение или план
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
Часы были сложным изобретением из шестерёнок и пружин.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

застывать
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
Суп начал застывать, когда его оставили на столе.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

согласие
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
Проект был завершён с согласия всех отделов.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

хор
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
Хор пел прекрасно во время церемонии.
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

петух
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
Петух крикнул громко на рассвете, чтобы разбудить всех.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

комиссар
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Полицейский комиссар рассказал СМИ о происшествии.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

кульминационный момент
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
Фильм достиг кульминационного момента во время последней сцены битвы.
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

культура
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
Изучение различных культур помогает нам понять и оценить разнообразие.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

канон
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Книга теперь считается частью литературного канона.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

гражданский
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Мэр призвал людей принимать участие в гражданских мероприятиях.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

беседовать
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Они беседовали о литературе часами.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

караван
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
Торговый караван пересек пустыню с верблюдами, которые несли ценные товары.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

комендантский час
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
Город ввел комендантский час во время беспорядков.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

снисходительно быть добрым
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Он не стал бы унижаться, отвечая на такой тривиальный вопрос.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

какофония
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
Какофония сигналов сделала невозможным сосредоточиться.