B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

холодно; острый перец;

Meaning

noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice

Example

The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.

Шеф-повар добавил красный чили, чтобы сделать карри острее.

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

нео-латин

Meaning

The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.

Example

Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.

Многие научные названия происходят от нео-латинского.

A1 verb /biː/

be

быть

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

Она хочет стать врачом.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

искренний

Meaning

genuine; not pretended or insincere

Example

She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.

Она выразила искреннюю радость от успеха своей подруги.

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

спонсор

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

Компания стала основным спонсором мероприятия.

C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

разделить

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

Для повышения эффективности он разделил свои рабочие задачи.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

сходство; подобие

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Между двумя картинами есть поразительное сходство.

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

демократ

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

Он сильный демократ, который верит в равные права.

C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

лицемерный

Meaning

behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values

Example

It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.

Лицемерно проповедовать честность, когда сам обманываешь.

C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

батиметрия

Meaning

The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.

Example

Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.

Батиметрия необходима для понимания океанской топографии.

C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

орхидея

Meaning

a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers

Example

The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.

Белая орхидея на подоконнике цвела в течение нескольких месяцев.

C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

внимательное чтение

Meaning

The action of reading or examining something carefully.

Example

The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.

Контракт был передан юристу для внимательного чтения.

C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

дворянство

Meaning

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Example

He was elevated to the peerage by the king.

Он был возведён в дворянство королём.

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

социальный

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

Социальные выгоды космического туризма обсуждаются.

C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

серендипити

Meaning

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.

Найти тот старый фотоальбом было чистой серендипити.

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

вечность, постоянство, непрерывность

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

Контракт гарантирует выплаты в вечности.

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

браво

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

Зрители закричали 'Браво!' после потрясающего выступления.

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

удовлетворённый

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

Она была удовлетворена своей простой жизнью.

A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

апрель

Meaning

the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

Апрель известен своей приятной весенней погодой.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

металлический крепеж с витком; прикрутить или затянуть что-то винтом

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Он прикрутил полку к стене крепко.

C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

подчиняться

Meaning

To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.

Example

He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.

Он отказался подчиняться требованиям коррумпированных чиновников.

C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

резня

Meaning

to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively

Example

The army massacred the innocent civilians.

Армия массово убила невинных гражданских.

C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

адвокат

Meaning

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

Example

The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.

Адвокат страстно защищал дело перед судьей.

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

токарный станок

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

Плотник использовал токарный станок для обработки деревянной чаши.

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

чувствительный

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

Он очень чувствителен по поводу своего роста.

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

сейф; защита

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

Он хранит свои важные документы в офисном сейфе.

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

метрополитен

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

Она переехала в метрополитенскую зону для лучших рабочих возможностей.

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

делегат

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

Каждая страна отправила делегата для участия в международной конференции.

B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

иерархия

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

Корпоративная иерархия определяет, кто принимает окончательное решение.

C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

шторм; сильный ветер от 7 до 10 баллов по шкале Бофорта

Meaning

a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale

Example

The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.

Рыболовные лодки вернулись в порт рано из-за надвигающегося шторма.

C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

интерполяция

Meaning

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

Example

The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.

Учёный использовал интерполяцию для прогнозирования недостающих точек данных.

B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

бомба

Meaning

an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction

Example

The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.

Подразделение по обезвреживанию бомб осторожно разминировало взрывное устройство.

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

питьевой

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

Жители деревни не имели доступа к питьевой воде.

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

отчаянный

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

Ситуация стала отчаянной, когда запасы воды иссякли.

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

Я подписался на несколько онлайн-журналов.

C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

кровавая бойня

Meaning

an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict

Example

The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.

Война превратилась в кровавую бойню.

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

вялый

Meaning

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

Example

After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.

После долгого похода он почувствовал себя вялым и безмотивационным.

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

незрелость

Meaning

the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity

Example

His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.

Его незрелость мешала ему справляться с ответственностью.

C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

Example

Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.

C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

сворачиваться

Meaning

to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state

Example

The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.

Кровь быстро свернулась после пореза.

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

обнимать

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

Она обняла свою подругу перед тем, как поехать в аэропорт.

B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

гуава

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

Example

I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

Я люблю есть свежую гуаву с дерева в нашем саду.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

изношенный / старый

Meaning

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Example

The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.

Шопворн обувь была продана со скидкой.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

аналогия

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Учитель использовал аналогию с деревом, чтобы объяснить структуру эссе.

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

практически; почти; почти

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

Проект почти завершён.

C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

обман

Meaning

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

Example

The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.

Обман политика был разоблачен СМИ.

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ренессанс

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

Город пережил культурный ренессанс в 1990-е годы.

C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Чрезвычайно осторожный и точный в отношении деталей

Meaning

Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail

Example

A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.

Тщательный исследователь проверяет каждую деталь перед публикацией.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

устойчивый

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Устойчивые практики уменьшают воздействие на окружающую среду.

C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

бессмысленная жестокость

Meaning

The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.

Example

His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.

Его бессмысленная жестокость потрясла всех на собрании.

C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

хромать / слабый

Meaning

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

Example

He limped after injuring his ankle.

Он хромал после того, как повредил лодыжку.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

порядочность

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

Она проявила порядочность, сразу извинившись за свою ошибку.

C1 verb /struː/

strew

разбрасывать

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

Одежда была раскидана по полу.

C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

неэффективность

Meaning

The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Example

Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.

Правительственная неэффективность приводит к медленному завершению проекта.

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

быстрее скорости звука; относящийся к скоростям, превышающим скорость звука

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

Сверхзвуковой самолет преодолел звуковой барьер.

C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

чрезмерно идеалистичный, нереалистичный и непрактичный

Meaning

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

Example

His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.

Его квиксотические мечты часто приводили к разочарованию.

A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

и так далее

Meaning

Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.

Example

The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.

Магазин продает фрукты, овощи, молочные продукты и так далее.

B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

пьяный

Meaning

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example

He was too drunk to walk straight.

Он был слишком пьян, чтобы идти прямо.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

не высказанный

Meaning

not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

Example

The contract included several unstated expectations.

Контракт включал несколько не высказанных ожиданий.

C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

способствовать

Meaning

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

Example

Regular exercise conduces to better health.

Регулярные упражнения способствуют лучшему здоровью.

C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

мошенник

Meaning

a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain

Example

The police finally caught the notorious swindler.

Полиция наконец поймала известного мошенника.

C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

квинтэссенциальный пример чего-либо

Meaning

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Example

The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.

Работа художника - квинтэссенциальный пример модернизма.

C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

прамогенитура

Meaning

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.

Example

Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.

По праву первородства старший сын унаследовал все имущество.

B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

римский / римлянин

Meaning

relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome

Example

The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.

Римская империя оказала влияние на многие аспекты современной цивилизации.

C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

круглый

Meaning

round or plump in shape; full in sound

Example

The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.

Круглый кот с трудом забрался на забор.

C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

кирка

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

Example

The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.

Шахтер использовал кирку, чтобы пробить каменную поверхность.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

неосведомлённый

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

Решение было принято неосведомлённым комитетом.

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

убегать

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

Жители деревни должны были убежать во время наводнения.

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

бросать

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

Он может бросить мяч очень далеко.

C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

воспоминание

Meaning

Remembering past events or information

Example

His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.

Его воспоминания о детстве были яркими.

C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

отклоняться

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

Он склонен отклоняться от оригинального плана.

B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

физика

Meaning

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

Example

She decided to major in physics at the university.

Она решила изучать физику в университете.

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

автоматическая машина

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

Он работал как автомат, не показывая никаких эмоций.

A1 verb /æd/

add

добавлять

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

Пожалуйста, добавьте сахар в мой кофе.

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

сосать

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

Ребенок начал сосать свой палец.

C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

щит с гербом или эмблемой

Meaning

a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms

Example

The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.

Семейный герб был изображен на щите над камином.

C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

похоронить

Meaning

To bury a dead body in the ground.

Example

They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.

Они решили похоронить солдата с полными почестями.

B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

Example

She gently patted the dog on its head.

C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

злить

Meaning

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

Example

The constant noise maddened him.

Постоянный шум заставил его рассердиться.

C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

законодатель

Meaning

A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.

Example

Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.

Моисей часто рассматривается как великий законодатель в истории.

B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

летать с крыльями

Meaning

to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air

Example

The bird wings its way across the sky.

Птица летит через небо.

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

инструктировать

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

Учитель дал студентам инструкции внимательно.

C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

трафарет

Meaning

A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.

Example

The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.

Художник использовал трафарет, чтобы нарисовать одинаковые звезды на стене.

C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

хрюкать

Meaning

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

Example

He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.

Он хрюкал, поднимая тяжелую коробку.

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

задолженность

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

Его подали в суд за задолженность по аренде.

B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

молитва

Meaning

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

Example

She recited a prayer before the meal.

Она прочитала молитву перед едой.

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

большой

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

Они переехали в большой дом с большим количеством пространства.

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

галлон

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

Он купил галлон молока.

A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

январь

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

Январь обычно самый холодный месяц.

C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

ребячливый

Meaning

childishly silly or immature

Example

His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.

Его ребячливые шутки раздражали аудиторию.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

такой

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

Я никогда не видел такую красивую картину.

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

вялость

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

Жаркий полдень наполнил её вялостью.

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

аватар

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

Она изменила свой аватар в социальных сетях на новое изображение мультфильма.

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

счастье

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

неприкосновенный

Meaning

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

Example

The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.

Древний храм оставался неприкосновенным веками.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

фатальный

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

Авария оказалась фатальной для водителя.

A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

позиция

Meaning

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

Example

The team's position reflects consistent performance.

Позиция команды отражает стабильную работу.

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

купить

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

Я хочу купить новую машину в этом году.

C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

обоняние

Meaning

The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.

Example

Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.

У собак хорошо развиты обоняние.

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

тосковать

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

После того как он переехал за границу, он сильно тосковал по своему родному городу.

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

земной; мирской; материальный

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

Он сосредоточился на земных удовольствиях, а не на духовном росте.

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

тёмно-синий

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

Она носила темно-синее платье на вечеринку.

C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

незаконное вмешательство

Meaning

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Example

Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.

Манипуляция с доказательствами является уголовным преступлением.

C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

счастье

Meaning

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

Example

The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

безошибочно

Meaning

Without making any mistakes; always accurate

Example

The archer aimed unerringly at the target.

Лучник безошибочно прицелился в цель.

C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

изолировать

Meaning

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

Example

The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.

Монах выбрал изолироваться в горах.

A1 verb /riːd/

read

читать

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

Я читаю книги перед тем, как пойти спать.

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

крайне бедный

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

Крайне бедная семья испытывала трудности с покупкой еды.

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

сосать

Meaning

Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective

Example

The baby is sucking on a pacifier.

Младенец сосет пустышку.

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

безутешный

Meaning

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Example

She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.

Она была безутешной после того, как услышала плохие новости.

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

приоритет

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

В этой фабрике безопасность имеет приоритет перед скоростью.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

вовлечённый

Meaning

being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal

Example

She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.

Она оказалась вовлечена в напряжённый семейный спор.

B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

орангутан

Meaning

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Example

The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.

Орангутан изящно качается через верхушки деревьев.

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

злой; раздраженный;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

Она была зла, потому что кто-то разбил ее любимую вазу.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

сырой

Meaning

Not cooked; in a raw state.

Example

Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.

Есть сырое мясо может быть опасно.

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

временная мода, тренд

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

Новая диета стала популярным фэдом среди подростков.

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.

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

границы

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

Проект расширяет границы космических исследований.

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

смелый; уверенный; дерзкий

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

Он принял смелое решение начать свой собственный бизнес.