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A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

вызов
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
Загрязнение пластиком представляет собой серьезный вызов для глобального здравоохранения.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

парикмахер
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Парикмахер сделал мне стильную стрижку перед свадьбой.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

поддерживать
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Поддержание дисциплины в образовательных учреждениях крайне важно.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

не в ноте
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Певец был немного не в ноте во время выступления.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

внешний
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Его мотивация была в значительной степени внешней, движимой наградами и признанием.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

непрофессиональный
Meaning
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
Example
His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.
Его непрофессиональное поведение привело к его увольнению из компании.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

великолепный; грандиозный; превосходный;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Великолепный дворец произвел впечатление на всех посетителей.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

объявление
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
Компания выпустила новое объявление для своего смартфона.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

весело
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Дети играли весело в саду.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

хранилище
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
Библиотека служит хранилищем знаний.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

органический
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Органическое сельское хозяйство улучшает здоровье почвы и снижает загрязнение.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

благовещение, хорошая весть
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
Церковь отпраздновала Праздник Благовещения с особым служением.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

предопределить
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Они верили, что их пути были предопределены судьбой.
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.
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

черт (вульгарное слово для акцента)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
Это был чертов кошмар!
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

примесь
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Лаборатория нашла примесь в молочных образцах.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

модификации
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
Модификации ДНК позволяют улучшать характеристики сельскохозяйственных культур.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

ухо; слух; способность слышать
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Она шепнула что-то ему на ухо во время встречи.
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

слой
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
Верхний слой общества пользовался привилегиями, недоступными для других.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

вдовец
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
Пожилой вдовец жил один, но регулярно получал визиты от своих детей.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

отвечать
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Она улыбнулась ему, а он ответил теплым объятием.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

критика
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Профессор попросил студентов критиковать эссе друг друга.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ужас; интенсивное чувство страха; отвращение
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Выжившие описали ужас землетрясения, которое разрушило всю их деревню.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

настороженность
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Стражи были в состоянии настороженности ночью.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

ихтиолог
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Ихтиолог обнаружил новый вид рыбы в реке.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

работать
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Он работает учителем в местной школе.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

имеющий право
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Сотрудники имеют право на оплачиваемый отпуск.
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.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

декоративная кайма / край
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
На фестивале был край с маленькими независимыми выступлениями.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

интенсивность
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
Интенсивность шторма испугала деревенских жителей.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

кладовая
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Кладовая была полна свежего хлеба и сыра.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

зима
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
Зима на севере может быть очень суровой, с сильными снегопадами.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

добровольный
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Она сделала добровольное пожертвование на благотворительность.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

прослушивание
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Она прошла прослушивание на главную роль в школьной пьесе.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

носки
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Мне нужно купить новые носки для зимы.
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

вентиляция / отверстие, через которое проходит воздух или газ
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Она выпустила свою фрустрацию после долгой встречи.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

неотзывчивый
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Свидетель был неотзывчив по поводу того, что он видел.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

полдень
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
Солнце наиболее яркое в полдень, когда оно прямо над головой.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

уступка
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Компания сделала несколько уступок в ходе переговоров.
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

депрессант
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
Алкоголь действует как депрессант на центральную нервную систему.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

балет
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Она тренируется в классическом балете в течение многих лет.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

округлая капсула с семенами (например, у хлопка или льна)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Фермер осмотрел хлопковый бол, чтобы проверить его качество.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

крупный примат, похожий на обезьяну / подражать
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Дети часто подражают поведению взрослых.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

недостаток; ошибка; дефект
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Несмотря на его многочисленные таланты, у него есть несколько недостатков.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

спящий
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Малыш крепко спит.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

диплом
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Она получила свой диплом после окончания программы сестринского дела.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

чемпион
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Она стала чемпионкой после победы в финальном матче.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

счастье
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

выразить мнение
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Профессор выразил мнение, что политика провалится.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

родина
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Она вернулась в свою родину после десяти лет за границей.
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.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

лишить священника сана
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
Церковь решила лишить священника сана после скандала.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

ладан
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
Храм был наполнен сладким запахом горящего ладана.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

зеленая энергия
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Зеленая энергия уменьшает ущерб окружающей среде.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

счастливый
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Она была удачлива, что избежала травм в аварии.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

свеча
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Она зажгла свечу во время отключения электричества.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

беречь
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Она бережно хранит воспоминания о своем детстве.
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

масштаб; степень; область
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
Масштаб ущерба, вызванного наводнением, был огромным.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

морское обследование
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
Морское обследование выявило идеальные маршруты кабелей.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

человек, посвятивший свою жизнь чувственным удовольствиям
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
Старый руэ растратил свое состояние на азартные игры и женщин.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

дерзость
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
Ее дерзость на встрече удивила всех.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

тёмный
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Она предпочитает тёмные цвета для своей зимней одежды.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

счастье
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

заменитель
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
Деньги не могут быть заменой настоящему счастью.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

соблюдение
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Соблюдение правил имеет решающее значение в любой организации.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

переплатить
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Она поняла, что переплатила за билеты на концерт.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

лохмотья
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
Старый флаг висел в лохмотьях после шторма.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

молодость; молодежь
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Он провел свою молодость, путешествуя по миру.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

безболезненный
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Современные методы обеспечивают безболезненное лечение.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

судебное решение; приговор
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
Приговор присяжных был основан на тщательном рассмотрении всех фактов.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

недосыпание
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Недосыпание может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

щелочь
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
Мыло содержит щелочь, которая помогает удалить жир.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

насильственный
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
Полиция провела насильственный вход в дом.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

британская валюта / отличного качества
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Ее похвалили за отличную работу над проектом.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

дно; низ
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Сундук с сокровищами был на дне океана.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

авангард
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
Компания находится в авангарде технологических инноваций.
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

анкетa
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
Участники заполнили подробную анкету о своих привычках.
B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

эквивалент; равный
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
Эта сумма эквивалентна десяти долларам.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

житель
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
Лес является домом для многих ночных жителей.
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

идеализировать
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
Дети часто идеализируют своих родителей.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

помять
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
она размяла картошку перед подачей ужина.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

выдумка, воображение
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
История о доме с призраками - всего лишь плод её воображения.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

абсурдный, нелепый
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
Идея о том, что свиньи могут летать, абсурдна.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

исполнение
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
Певец исполнил трогательное исполнение классической песни.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

профилактика
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
Предотвращение фашизма обеспечивает демократию.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

незначительный; тривиальный; маленькая сумма
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Его раздражало то, что он получил такую незначительную сумму денег.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

замарать
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Дети испачкали стену краской.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

право на преимущественное приобретение
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
Компания использовала право на преимущественное приобретение, чтобы приобрести землю до конкурентов.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

наглый
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
Это было нагло с его стороны, что он стал сомневаться в решении менеджера.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

одеяло
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Она завернулась в теплое одеяло в холодную ночь.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

универсальный
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
Он универсальный музыкант, который может играть на нескольких инструментах.
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.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

обогнать
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
Бегун смог обогнать своего соперника на последнем круге.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

оздоровительный
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Оздоровительная диета включает свежие фрукты и овощи.
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

копать
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
Они решили выкопать яму для нового дерева.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

пират
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
Пират плавал по Карибскому морю в поисках сокровищ.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

далекий
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Мы могли увидеть далекую гору на горизонте.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

след
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Она начертил путь реки на карте.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

пенни
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
Он нашёл пенни на тротуаре и улыбнулся.
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

отказываться
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
Она колебалась подписать контракт, не прочитав его полностью.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

импичмент
Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
Парламент проголосовал за импичмент президента.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

обручаться
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
После многих лет дружбы они решили обручиться.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

сморщенный
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
Сморщенное дерево стояло на поле веками.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

раздражать
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Трение глаз может вызвать их раздражение.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

нанотехнология
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
Нанотехнология делает прорывы в медицинских исследованиях.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

задерживать
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Тяжелое движение задержало наше прибытие на вечеринку.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

толкователь
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Критик выступал в роли объяснителя сложных работ поэта.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

зеркало
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Она посмотрела на себя в зеркало.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

движимое имущество / личная собственность
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
В прошлом рабы считались движимым имуществом своих владельцев.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

равнодушный, безразличный
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
После многих лет роскошных путешествий, она почувствовала равнодушие к очередной поездке в Париж.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

рассылка
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
Компания отправляет своим сотрудникам еженедельную рассылку.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

predlozhenie; nakazanie
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Sudya prisudil yemu pyat' let tyur'my.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

прием; встреча; мероприятие;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Свадебный прием прошел в прекрасном отеле.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

мускусный
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
В парфюмерии был мускусный аромат.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

такси
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Я вызвал такси, чтобы поехать в аэропорт.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

красиво
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Она красиво пела на концерте.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

тресина
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Землетрясение вызвало глубокую трещину на дороге.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

тревожный
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
Уровень безработицы среди молодежи тревожный.