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C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

в клетку
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
У него была карьерa в клетку с множеством взлетов и падений.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

согласованность
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Существует сильная согласованность между двумя отчетами.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

противоположный; противоположный;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Напротив общепринятого мнения, кошки могут быть очень социальными животными.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

столетие
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
Школа отметила свое столетие грандиозным событием.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

отменить приказ
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Генерал немедленно отменил предыдущие приказы.
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

незрелый
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
Неопытный стажёр совершил несколько ошибок в свой первый день.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

замок; дворец;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Средневековый замок возвышался величественно на вершине холма.
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

прибрежный
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
Они построили курорт в прибрежной зоне.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

старая женщина
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Дети испугались истории о злой старой женщине в лесу.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

кризис
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
Финансовый кризис повлиял на мировые рынки.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

космография
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Средневековые ученые практиковали космографию для составления карт звезд и планет.
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.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

монета
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
Правительство решило ввести новый термин для программы.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

небесный
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Небесные тела на небе были ясно видны прошлой ночью.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

корова
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
Корова дает свежее молоко каждое утро.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

канал; русло; средство;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
Новостной канал предоставил прямое освещение важного события.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

водное существо с жесткой оболочкой
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Крабы и омары хорошо известны среди ракообразных.
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

резня
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
Поле битвы было наполнено резней после жестокой войны.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

труп животного
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Стервятники питались трупом, оставшимся на поле.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

темно-красный
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Темно-красный закат раскрасил небо в красивые оттенки.
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

обманщик
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Его назвали обманщиком на экзамене.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

лицо, выражение; поддержка
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Ее радостное лицо осветило комнату.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

согласиться
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Я согласен с вашим мнением по этому вопросу.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

подиатр
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
Подиатр лечил её болезненные мозоли и натоптыши.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

карри
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Я люблю острое куриное карри с рисом.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

гибискус
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Ярко-красные цветы гибискуса украшали вход в дом.
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.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

строительство
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
Строительная пыль значительно способствует загрязнению.
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.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

связывать
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
Программа соединяет две строки в одну.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

совесть, мораль, внутренний голос
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Его совесть не позволила ему лгать своим родителям о своих оценках.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

кокаин (наркотик)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Его арестовали за хранение кокаина.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

валюта
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Предложены системы с двумя валютами.
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

трупный
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
Его трупный вид шокировал всех на вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

созвездие
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Орион — одно из самых известных созвездий.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Содружество
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Австралия является членом Содружества Наций.
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 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

сокращать
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
Компания была вынуждена сократить свои расходы из-за сокращения бюджета.
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 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

капитан
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
Капитан отдал приказ своим солдатам продвигаться вперёд.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

сердитый
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Сердитый старик кричал на детей, играющих рядом с его домом.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

машинка для стрижки / быстрое парусное судно XIX века
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Парикмахер использовал машинку для стрижки, чтобы подстричь его волосы.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

коалиция
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Несколько партий образовали коалицию для принятия нового закона.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

кино
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Мы пошли в кино, чтобы посмотреть новый фильм.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

собирать
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Я собираю марки как хобби.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

рыцарский
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Он был рыцарским, всегда открывал двери для других.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

плакать
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
Малыш начал плакать, когда она была голодна.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

кочер
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
Кочер умело вел лошадей через оживленные улицы.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

конфедерация
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Южные штаты образовали конфедерацию во время гражданской войны.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

воспламеняемый
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Сухие листья чрезвычайно воспламеняемы.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

согласовываться
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Идеи в его эссе хорошо соединяются.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

захватывать
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Солдаты смогли захватить вражескую базу.
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

страна
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
Бангладеш - это красивая страна с богатой культурой.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

компетенция
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Ее компетенция как менеджера впечатлила совет.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

пленный
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Пленный был удержан в маленькой камере несколько месяцев.
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.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

сражаться
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Правительство принимает меры для борьбы с коррупцией.
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.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

совместимый
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Это программное обеспечение совместимо с обоими системами: Windows и Mac.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

совпадающий
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Фестиваль был совпадающим с национальным праздником.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

непрерывно; постоянно; без перерыва
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
Машина работает непрерывно 24 часа.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

колляция
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Библиотекарь провел часы, собирая старые манускрипты.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

красивый
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
Актриса была известна своими красивыми чертами.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

расческа
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Она использовала расческу, чтобы уложить волосы перед вечеринкой.
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.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

кулинарный
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Кулинарные достижения улучшают гастрономический опыт.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

совпадать
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
Встреча совпала с её днём рождения.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

ближе, завершитель
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Она подошла ближе к окну.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

петь
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Монахи поют молитвы в храме.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

запутывающий
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
Инструкции были запутывающими и трудными для понимания.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

потреблять
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Человек потребляет около 20 кг пластика ежегодно.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

касающийся
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Есть несколько отчетов, касающихся нового проекта.
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, 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

кмин
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
Семена кумина часто используются в традиционных индийских рецептах хлеба.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

каннибал
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Дневник исследователя описывал слухи о каннибалах, живущих на удаленном острове.
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 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

подтверждать
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Свидетель подтвердил показания обвиняемого.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

счастье
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

причина / вызывать
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
Сильный дождь вызвал наводнение в городе.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

коррумпируемый
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Он был известен как коррумпируемый и часто принимал взятки.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

цивилизовать
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Образование может помочь цивилизовать сообщества, продвигая общие ценности и уважение.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

взбираться с усилием
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
Дети взбирались по скалам, чтобы добраться до пещеры.
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

заключение; завершение; решение
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
Заключение исследовательской работы подытожило все важные результаты.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

вычислить
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
Программное обеспечение может вычислить общую стоимость за секунды.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

счастье
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
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.
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.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

признавать
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Она наконец признала, что ошибалась.
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

справляться
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
Она должна была справиться с большим давлением на работе.
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

предположение
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
Предположение учёного впоследствии оказалось верным.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

календарь
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Она отметила свой день рождения в календаре.
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 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

очаровывать, привлекать
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Её красивый голос очаровал аудиторию.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

щипцы для завивки
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Она использовала плойку, чтобы укладывать свои волосы для вечеринки.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

цивилизация
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
Древний Египет известен своей замечательной цивилизацией.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

потолок
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
Потолок зала был красиво покрашен.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

сдерживать / контролировать
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Правительство приняло меры по сдерживанию инфляции.
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 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

знакомый, сведущий
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Она знакома с последними достижениями в области технологий.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

критерий
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
Честность - это важный критерий для этой работы.
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.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

комбинация / смесь
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Это блюдо - идеальная комбинация сладких и острых вкусов.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

какаду
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Белый какаду поднял свой красивый хохолок.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

совпадающий
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Два юрисдикции совпадают, деля одинаковые границы.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

квалификация, диплом
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Она предъявила свои дипломы перед тем, как начать новую работу.
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

подтверждать
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
Отель подтвердит ваш заказ по электронной почте.
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 /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

камфора
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Храм был наполнен ароматным дымом горящего камфора.