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A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

выбор
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Выбор улучшает процесс принятия решений.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

антирабство
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Антирабовладельческое движение приобрело популярность в XIX веке.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

происходящий через равные промежутки времени
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Колебания маятника изохроны, повторяются через равные интервалы.
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 /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

Неизбежный; который нельзя избежать; неминуемый
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
Встреча неизбежна, нам нужно присутствовать.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

подозрительный; сомнительный
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
Полиция нашла его поведение очень подозрительным.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

кампания
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Экологическая кампания успешно повысила осведомленность о изменении климата.
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

двадцатый
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
Она родилась двадцатого апреля.
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

выглядеть изможденным и больным, особенно от усталости, беспокойства или страданий
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
После трех ночей без сна он выглядел изможденным.
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.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

техника
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Она изучила новую технику дыхания на занятиях йогой.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ратификация
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Договор потребовал ратификации обоими парламентами стран.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

сбор средств
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
Организация организует событие по сбору средств.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

поворот; шанс;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Твоя очередь говорить на собрании.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

ежегодно
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
Компания проводит общее собрание ежегодно.
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.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

ожидание; надежда;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
Новый преподаватель превзошел все ожидания с помощью своих инновационных методов преподавания.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

отпуск
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Мы планируем поездку во время летнего отпуска.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

петь или напевать мягким, низким и нежным голосом
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Она напевала колыбельную, чтобы помочь малышу уснуть.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

пенсия
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
После выхода на пенсию он получает ежемесячную пенсию от компании.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

весенний
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
Сад был наполнен весенней красотой после долгой зимы.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

глина
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Художник слепил из влажной глины красивую вазу.
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

отвратительный
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Заключенных держали в отвратительных условиях.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

консервант
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
Многие переработанные продукты содержат вредные консерванты.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

возникать
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Проблемы могут возникнуть, если вы не спланируете заранее.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

педант
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
Профессора критиковали как педанта, который слишком много внимания уделял незначительным деталям.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

вестибюль
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Мы встретили менеджера в вестибюле отеля перед встречей.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

позка ходьбы
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Его медленный шаг показал, что он устал.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

запястье
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Он носил часы на запястье.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

изобретение или план
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
Часы были сложным изобретением из шестерёнок и пружин.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

предосторожность
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
В качестве предосторожности мы должны взять с собой дополнительную воду на поход.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

сплетать
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
Вьющиеся растения обвивают старый забор.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

тогда
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Мы пошли в парк, а затем пообедали.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

самообладание
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Она справилась с трудными вопросами с самообладанием.
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 /raɪf/

rife

распространённый
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Коррупция была распространена в старой системе правительства.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

счастье
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

язвительный, острый или саркастический
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Её едкое чувство юмора часто оставляло друзей без слов.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

счёт
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
Компания отправила счёт за офисные принадлежности, доставленные на прошлой неделе.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

потоотделение
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
Интенсивные упражнения вызывают потоотделение.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

кабала
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Журналисты раскрыли кабалу коррумпированных политиков, работающих вместе.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

катехизм
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Священник учил детей катехизму каждое воскресенье.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

консенсус
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Консенсус был достигнут после долгих обсуждений.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

по
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
Книга была написана известным автором.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

убийственный; с намерением убить; крайне жестокий; кровожадный
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Убийственный взгляд в его глазах напугал всех.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

шесть
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
На столе шесть яблок.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

путешествовать
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Они путешествовали в Антарктиду с большой группой.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

систематические сбережения
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Систематические сбережения могут смягчить финансовые кризисы на старости лет.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

эксперт
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Он — эксперт в области технологий, который всегда знает о последних трендах.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

интриги
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
Политика был свергнут собственными интригами.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

успокаивать
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
Учитель пытался успокоить страхи студентов перед экзаменом.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

туалет
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Общественный туалет был чистым и хорошо обслуживаемым.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

грустный; скорбный;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Она посмотрела на него с грустью, когда он ушел.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

озорной; непослушный; шалун
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
Озорной ребенок спрятал любимую игрушку своей сестры.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

мрак; грусть; меланхолия
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Толстые облака бросили мрак на долину, делая все темным и мрачным.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

плантация
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
Плантация сахарного тростника простиралась на несколько миль через долину.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

миска
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Она подала суп в большой керамической миске.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

горячий и сухой ветер
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
Сирокко сделала город невыносимо горячим и пыльным.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

фрагментированный, разделенный, неполный
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
Информация была фрагментирована и трудно было понять.
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

лук
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
Мне нужно порезать несколько луковиц для рецепта карри.
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.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

развитие
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Новая политика стала развитием многолетних дебатов.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

печать
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Она может печатать очень быстро на компьютере.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

негодовать
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Она начала испытывать раздражение от постоянной критики своего начальника.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

мудрость; знание; рассудительность
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
Возраст приносит мудрость и опыт.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

подготовка документов; упорядочивание бумаг
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
Адвокат занялся подачей всех судебных документов.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

приостановка
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Игрок получил трехматчевую приостановку за плохое поведение.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

азалия
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Сад был полон цветущих азалий весной.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

авангардистский
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Дизайны авангард определяют новый опыт в ресторане.
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.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

решимость
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Его решимость и упорный труд привели его к успеху.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

рекламное описание
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
На задней обложке была рекламная аннотация, восхваляющая роман.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

плавучесть, жизнерадостность
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Её естественная жизнерадостность подняла настроение в группе.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

драмет
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Барабанщик играл стабильный ритм на дроме во время парада.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

обручение
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Их обручение было объявлено в деревне.
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

перкуссия
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
Перкуссионный раздел добавил ритм и энергию в оркестр.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

инсталляция
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
Установка подводного кабеля почти завершена.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

советник
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
Советник говорил о местных дорогах.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

грузовое судно
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
Грузовое судно перевезло контейнеры, заполненные электроникой, через океан.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

капилляры
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Порванные капилляры вызывают темные круги.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

смирение
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Она приняла награду с грацией и смирением.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

универсальность
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Его универсальность сделала его успешным в различных областях.
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.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

накачивать
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Они откачивали воду из колодца в бак.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

гнездо
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
Птица построила гнездо на дереве.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

хаос; беспорядок; путаница
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Землетрясение вызвало хаос в городе, когда здания обрушились, а люди паниковали.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

перфорировать
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
Машина может перфорировать листы бумаги для удобства разрыва.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

велосипед
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Он ездил в школу на велосипеде каждый день.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

холостяк; человек с университетской степенью
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Он оставался холостяком всю свою жизнь и получил диплом инженера.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

чесотка
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Доктор поставил диагноз чесотка после осмотра сыпи.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

некооперативный
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Свидетель был некооперативным и отказался отвечать на вопросы.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

ворота; вход
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
Древняя каменная арка служила входом в великолепный дворец.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

роскошный
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Они остановились в роскошном отеле во время отпуска.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

охотно; легко; без колебаний
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Она охотно согласилась помочь с проектом.
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 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

коллапс экосистемы
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
Неконтролируемая вырубка лесов может привести к коллапсу экосистемы.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

штаны
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Она купила новые штаны для вечеринки.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

шелк
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

уменьшение
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Произошло уменьшение загрязнения воздуха.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

быстрое увеличение; рост.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
Эскалация производственных затрат влияет на прибыльность.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

сам
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Я сделаю это сам.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

уволить
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
Компания уволила его за плохую работу.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

безвредный; невинный; безопасный
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Змея выглядит опасной, но на самом деле она безвредна.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

слишком сентиментальный
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
Он стал сентиментальным после нескольких рюмок.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

референдум
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Правительство провело референдум по новому конституционному проекту.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

искажать
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Корни дерева начали искажаться вокруг камней.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

управлять
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Он аккуратно вел машину по узкой улице.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

мирской
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Он был больше заинтересован в мирском успехе, чем в духовном росте.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

полуостров
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
Корейский полуостров находится в Восточной Азии.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

агломерация
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
Город является агломерацией различных культур и сообществ.
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

те
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
Те туфли, которые я хочу.
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

ярость; интенсивность чувств или выражений
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
Он спорил с такой яростью, что все были удивлены.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

ресница; удар плетью
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Она осторожно нанесла тушь, чтобы сделать свои ресницы длиннее и темнее.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

устройство
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Он любит покупать последние кухонные гаджеты.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

неперевариваемый; трудно переварить
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Старый хлеб стал жестким и неперевариваемым.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

сферический
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Учёный изучал глобулярное скопление звёзд.