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C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

катаклизм
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
Землетрясение было катаклизмом, который изменил город.
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.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

индустриализация
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
Индустриализация кардинально изменила мировую экономику.
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

осадок
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
Пар осаждается в виде дождя в более тёплом климате.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

епископ
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Епископ произнес мощную проповедь во время воскресного богослужения.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

презирать
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Она презирает нечестность во всех её проявлениях.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

ненужное повторение
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
Фраза 'это случится или не случится' — это тавтология.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

западный
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
Она любит западную музыку и культуру.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

музыка
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Она любит слушать классическую музыку.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

покрывать
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Вершина горы была скрыта в тумане.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

неповиновение
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
Протест был актом неповиновения против несправедливости.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

связь; соединение;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Существует четкая связь между образованием и экономическим развитием.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

оппортунизм
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
Его решение было вызвано оппортунизмом, а не ценностями.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

маловероятный
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
Кажется маловероятным, что он приедет вовремя.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

сумочка
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Она положила свой кошелек в свою сумочку.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

архивы
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Она посетила национальные архивы, чтобы исследовать историю своей семьи.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

чтить
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Мы чтим наших ветеранов за их службу.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

окулярный
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
Пациент был направлен к специалисту для окулярного лечения.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

произносить с шипящим звуком
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
Актер произнес свои реплики с шипящим звуком для драматического эффекта.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

торговая марка
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
Логотип компании — это её торговая марка.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

мала́ти
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
Лоза малати покрыла садовую стену сладко пахнущими цветами.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

хитрый
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Она сделала хитрое вложение в недвижимость.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

исследование космоса
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ирония
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
Ирония ситуации заключалась в том, что победитель забыл свой собственный приз.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

развертывать
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
Армия развернет войска на границе.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

вырубка лесов
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Вырубка лесов ускоряет утрату биологического разнообразия.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

неопределённый; неуверенный
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Она была неопределённой по поводу того, в какой колледж поступать.
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

совет
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
Я получил совет, как улучшить свою презентацию.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

историк
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
Историк прочитал лекцию о древних цивилизациях.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

радоваться
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
Семья радуется хорошим новостям.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

спасать, сохранять
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Важно сохранить деньги на экстренные случаи.
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

богохульствовать
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Его обвинили в богохульстве во время горячего спора.
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

актуальный
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Её комментарии не были актуальны для обсуждения.
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 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

репа
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Мы вырастили репу в нашем огороде.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

костыль, опора
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Ему пришлось использовать костыли после того, как он сломал ногу.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

подходящий
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Это платье подходит для свадьбы.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

любящий книги; ученый
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Она была известна своей книжной натурой и любовью к литературе.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

ошибка
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Он совершил большую ошибку во время встречи, забыв имя клиента.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

выдыхать
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Она медленно выдохнула после того, как задержала дыхание.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

заправка / смесь приправ
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Она приготовила вкусный салат с итальянской заправкой.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

слива
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
Пурпурная слива была сочной и вкусной.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

марионетка
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
Царь был лишь номинальным лидером без реальной власти.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

товар
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Нефть — это ценное товарное сырьё на мировом рынке.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

кардамон
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
Рецепт требует щепотку молотого кардамона.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

назначать
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
Судья назначит наказание в соответствии с преступлением.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

маятник
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
Маятник качался вперед и назад внутри часов.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

владеть
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Она владеет красивым домом в городе.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

мелкая ссора
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Они поссорились из-за того, кто должен мыть посуду.
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

вещь
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
Это вещь, которую я искал.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

расслабляться
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Глубокое дыхание помогает расслабиться после напряжённого дня.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

методичный
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Его методичное исследование дало надежные результаты.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

пялиться
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Туристы пялились на знаменитость, гуляющую по улице.
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

аргумент
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
Его аргумент основывался на большинстве.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

достойный
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Её достойные достижения вдохновили всё сообщество.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

опрос
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
Опрос показал, что большинство людей поддержало новую политику.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

гастроинтестинальный
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Острая пища может вызвать гастроинтестинальные проблемы.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

телеолог
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Теологи часто спорят о сложных вопросах веры и морали.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

глубокая печаль; скорбь
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
Семья была переполнена горем после потери любимого питомца.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

листопадные
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Дубы и клены лиственные, сбрасывающие листья осенью.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

цветок петушиного гребня
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Яркие красные цветы петушиного гребня добавили яркие цвета в клумбу.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

обеспокоенный
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Она была обеспокоена предстоящим экзаменом.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

монастырь; ашрам
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Древний монастырь был построен на вершине холма.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

колыбель
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
Ребенок мирно спит в колыбели.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

устанавливать
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Он установил новое программное обеспечение на свой компьютер.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

виновный
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Она чувствовала себя виновной за ложь своим родителям.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

революционный
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Революционные идеи меняют отрасль.
A1 verb /let/

let

разрешать
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
Пожалуйста, позвольте мне помочь вам с этой задачей.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

нарушать
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Парковка здесь нарушает городские правила.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

пир; празднество
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
Свадебный пир включал традиционные блюда обеих семейных культур.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

погибать
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Многие солдаты погибли в войне.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

соблюдение
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
Фестиваль проводится в соблюдении вековой традиции.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

шифон
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Она носила красивое шифоновое платье на вечеринке.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

роза
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Она подарила мне красивую красную розу на День Святого Валентина.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

любитель
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Он увлекается редкими птицами.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

позорный
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
Журналист избегал оставаться в позорной части города.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

невольный
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
Она стала невольным участником мошенничества.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

дядя
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Мой дядя приедет к нам на следующей неделе.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

лига
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Несколько клубов создали лигу для продвижения спортивного духа.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

несоответствующий
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Его повседневная одежда выглядела несоответствующей на официальном ужине.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

эксплуатировать / использовать
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
Компания была обвинена в эксплуатации детского труда.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

конкордат
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
Конкордат установил права церкви в стране.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

целый
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
Несмотря на шторм, старый дом остался целым.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

слушатель
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Она хороший слушатель, который всегда понимает проблемы других.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

закрыт
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
Магазин закрыт по пятницам.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

отговорка
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Его отговорка предотвратила его от плохой инвестиции.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

уничтожить
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Взрыв уничтожил всю деревню.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

стимул
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Растения реагируют на внешний стимул.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

брак
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Они вступили в брак после многих лет дружбы.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

жадный
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Она посмотрела на него жадным взглядом, когда он показал свои новые часы.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

лежать лениво
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
После долгого рабочего дня он растянулся на диване.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

дисперсия
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Существует большая дисперсия в уровнях успеваемости студентов.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

фитонутриенты
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
Зеленый чай содержит мощные фитонутриенты.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

точность; правильность
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
Точность измерений очень важна.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Акт об алкалиях
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
Акт об алкалиях 1863 года был одним из первых экологических законов.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

тусклый
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Комната выглядела тусклой с серыми стенами и тусклым освещением.
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

насекомое
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
Бабочка — это красивое насекомое, которое летает от цветка к цветку.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

решительный; твердый; непоколебимый
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Она оставалась решительной в своем решении следовать своим мечтам.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

поверхностный; мелкий; нехватка глубины знаний
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Мелкая вода идеально подходит для детей для игры.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

жестокость
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
Жестокость нападения потрясла всё сообщество.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

анте
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Каждый игрок поставил анте перед началом игры.
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.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

объединить
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
Кризис помог объединить сообщество.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

включать
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Малые детали были включены в основную тему.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

временная работа
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Она работала учителем в течение короткого времени, прежде чем уехать за границу.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Плохое или неприемлемое поведение, особенно у детей или в формальных ситуациях
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
Студента наказали за его плохое поведение в классе.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ритуал
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
Свадебная церемония включала многие традиционные ритуальные элементы.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

предчувствие
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
У неё было предчувствие опасности перед поездкой.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

петля
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Ковбой сделал петлю, чтобы поймать дикий конь.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

скудный
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Он едва мог выжить на своей скудной зарплате.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

соблюдение
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
Школы ожидают соблюдения своих правил и политик.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

весёлый
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
Они шли вместе в весёлое настроение после праздника.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

актуарий
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Актуарий рассчитал риск перед финализацией страхового полиса.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

есть
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Они ужинали, когда зазвонил телефон.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

скетч
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Студенты исполнили забавный скетч на мероприятии.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

анестетик
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Доктор ввел местный анестетик перед тем, как наложить швы на рану.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

медаль
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Она выиграла золотую медаль на забеге на 100 метров.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

доставать
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
Надеюсь, мой запрос не вызовет у вас неудобства.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

назначения
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Государственные назначения следуют за меритократией.