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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 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

завоевывать
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
Армия смогла захватить вражескую территорию.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

сложный
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
Подъем на гору был сложным, но полезным.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

судмедэксперт
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Судмедэксперт установил, что причиной смерти была естественная смерть.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

сигнал
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
Актер ждал своего сигнала перед тем, как выйти на сцену.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

празднование
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
Город устроил грандиозное празднование в День независимости.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

конформист
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
Ее называли конформисткой, потому что она всегда следовала за толпой.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

кампус
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
Кампус университета полон студентов в осенний семестр.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

компост
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Садовник добавил компост, чтобы улучшить почву.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

обязательный
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Ношение ремней безопасности обязательно в большинстве стран.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

компенсировать
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
Упражнения могут компенсировать негативные последствия стресса.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

хитрый
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Хитрая лиса обманула фермера.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

вести себя
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Она вела себя с грацией во время церемонии.
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

виновный
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
Судья признал его виновным в аварии.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

коллекционер
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Он коллекционер марок с тысячами редких предметов.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

казино
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Они провели вечер, играя в карты в казино.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

контрапозиция
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
Контрапозиция двух теорий подчеркнула их различия.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

достойный похвалы
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Её преданность проекту была действительно достойна похвалы.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Связанный с корпорацией/компанией
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
Корпоративная социальная ответственность важна для современных компаний.
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

способствующий
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
Тихая обстановка способствует учебе.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

обычное явление
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Смартфоны стали обычным явлением в современной жизни.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Серёжка
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Ивы с серёжками покачивались на весеннем ветру.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

обман
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Политика обвинили в обмане с целью выиграть выборы.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

код
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Он написал код, чтобы решить проблему на компьютере.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

прекращать
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Шум прекратился, как только дети зашли внутрь.
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.
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

шанс
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
Он рискнул и подал заявку на работу.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

глина
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Художник слепил из влажной глины красивую вазу.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

по часовой стрелке
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Поверните вентиль по часовой стрелке, чтобы затянуть его.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

криптический, загадочный, неясный
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Сообщение было криптическим и трудным для расшифровки.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

презрительный, пренебрежительный
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Она посмотрела на него презрительным взглядом.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

гражданский
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Они решили вопрос через гражданское обсуждение.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

рассчитывающий
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
У него был холодный и расчетливый подход к бизнесу.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

совершить кругосветное плавание
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Магеллан был первым, кто совершил кругосветное плавание.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

грубый, без чувствительности или утонченности
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Его грубые замечания оскорбили всех на встрече.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

счастье
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

карьера / профессия
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Она построила успешную карьеру в медицине.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

канарейка
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Канарейка пела прекрасно в своей клетке.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

беспокойство, предмет беспокойства
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Экологические проблемы волнуют нас всех.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

кукушка
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Мы слышали кукушку, поющую в лесу рано утром.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

начало
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
Церемония начала отметила начало нового пути.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

конкурентоспособный
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
У нее конкурентоспособный дух, который заставляет ее стремиться к совершенству.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

пропорциональный
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Зарплата будет пропорциональна опыту.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

шумный
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Шумная аудитория потребовала дополнительный номер от группы.
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

хлопать
Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
Зрители начали громко хлопать после выступления.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

прическа
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Её элегантная прическа произвела впечатление на всех на вечеринке.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

твердое покрытие спины некоторых животных, таких как черепахи и крабы
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
Черепаха спряталась в своем карапасе для защиты.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

шоколадный
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
Шоколадный коричневый диван выглядит элегантно в гостиной.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

цвет лица
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Её светлая кожа сияла красиво на утреннем солнце.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

резкий
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Её резкие замечания заставили всех чувствовать себя неудобно.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

картограф
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Картограф тщательно нарисовал карту новой территории.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

кофе
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
Мне нужен стакан кофе, чтобы начать утро.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

палка для взбивания
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
Бабушка использовала палку для взбивания для приготовления свежего масла.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

катаракта / водопад
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
Пожилой человек страдал от катаракты в обоих глазах.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

конституция
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Конституционные реформы обеспечивают справедливость.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

пересекать
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Мы пересекли реку, используя деревянный мост.
B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

всеобъемлющий
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
Всеобъемлющее исследование улучшает понимание.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

творения
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Его творения поразили мир.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

креативность
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Его креативность была очевидна в его искусстве.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

дружба, товарищество, совместная дружба
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
Камерадери среди членов команды было вдохновляющим.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

критическое мышление
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
Критическое мышление помогает принимать обоснованные решения.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

сходящийся
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Два реки имеют конвергентный путь перед тем, как войти в озеро.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

созвать
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Комитет созвал экстренное заседание, чтобы обсудить кризис.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

коррозия
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
Коррозия в трубах приводит к утечкам.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

вызывать
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
Фокусник призвал кролика из шляпы.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

круг
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Дети сидели в кругу.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

тело
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Полиция обнаружила тело в заброшенном доме.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

офис бухгалтерии
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
Торговец провел большую часть дня в офисе бухгалтерии, проверяя книги учета.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

маленькая корона
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Она носила изящную маленькую корону на голове для церемонии.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

кордоны безопасности
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
Полиция установила кордон вокруг места преступления.
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 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

осторожный
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Она была осторожна, доверяя незнакомцам.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

консолидировать
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Компания стремится консолидировать свою рыночную позицию.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

жертва; раненый; потеря
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
Больница лечила множество жертв автомобильной аварии.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

крестовый поход, интенсивная кампания
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
она боролась за права женщин всю свою жизнь.
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.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

заставлять
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
Закон заставляет граждан платить налоги.
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

херувимский
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
У ребенка была херувимская улыбка, которая растопила сердца всех.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

связанный с собаками / клыки
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
Полиция обучила кинологическую группу для поисковых операций.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

кликать
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Она кликнула по ссылке, чтобы открыть сайт.
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

кремировать
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
В соответствии с его желаниями, они кремировали его тело после похорон.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

авторские права
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Она имеет авторские права на книгу.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

завершение
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
Завершение проекта займет еще несколько недель.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

кориандр
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Свежие листья кориандра посыпаются на карри.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

множественное число от контурсия; несколько искривленных или изогнутых форм
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
Контортии мага оставили толпу в изумлении.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

компенсационный
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Суд присудил ему компенсацию за ущерб.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

воздержание
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Он практиковал воздержание, чтобы сосредоточиться на учебе.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

сговариваться
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Две компании сговорились, чтобы установить цены на рынке.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

канцлер / ректор
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
Канцлер произнес вдохновляющую речь на церемонии вручения дипломов.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

командир
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Командант приказал своим войскам двигаться вперед.
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

одежда
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
Она купила новую одежду для вечеринки.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

прилавок
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Кассир стоял за прилавком.
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.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

рыцарство
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Рыцарь жил по кодексу рыцарства.
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 kjuːz

cues

подсказки
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Лицевые выражения дают подсказки о эмоциях человека.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

кандидаты
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Кандидаты проходят строгий процесс отбора.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

объединять
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Два реки соединяются прямо перед тем, как достичь моря.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

кешью орехи
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Кешью орехи часто используются в индийских сладостях и карри.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

знаток
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Она настоящий знаток изобразительного искусства.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

кавалькада
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
Прибытие короля было отмечено великой кавалькадой.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

откровенность
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Она говорила с откровенностью о проблемах, с которыми столкнулась.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

коллизия; столкновение
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Коллизия двух машин вызвала большую пробку.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

лечить
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Новое лекарство вылечило её от инфекции.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

сравнительный
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
Исследование показало сравнительные результаты между различными методами обучения.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

сдержанный смех
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
Он сдержал тихий смех, услышав забавную шутку.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

космология
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Она изучала космологию, чтобы понять происхождение вселенной.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

изменение
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Изменения неизбежны для роста.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

осуждать
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Лидеры осудили действия как нечеловеческие.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

противостоять
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Ей пришлось столкнуться с своими страхами перед тем, как выступить с речью.
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.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

страстно желать, стремиться
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Она жаждет приключений и часто путешествует в отдалённые места.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

звать
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
Пожалуйста, позвони мне, когда ты приедешь домой.