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A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

выбирать
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Я всегда выбираю здоровые варианты пищи.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

с ресничками
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
Цилированные клетки в дыхательных путях помогают перемещать слизь из легких.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

энтузиаст
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Он энтузиаст футбола и смотрит каждый матч.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

неопровержимый
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
Адвокат представил неопровержимые доказательства, которые доказали невиновность его клиента.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Нимфа
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
Водяная нимфа появилась у озера, освещенного луной.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

грубый, шероховатый или способный изнашиваться при трении
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Его грубый тон заставил всех чувствовать себя неловко.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

процедура
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Следуйте процедуре для точности.
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.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

выжить дольше, чем
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Старый замок пережил многие поколения.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

самоуверенный
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Это было самоуверенно с его стороны — принимать решение, не посоветовавшись с другими.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

стильный и опрятный
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Он выглядел очень стильно в своем новом костюме.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

горечь
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Развод сопровождался горечью и спорами.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

мышление
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Мышление на основе роста помогает людям справляться с трудностями.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

отлив
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Во время отлива мы могли пройти дальше по пляжу.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

свита
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Знаменитость пришла со своей свитой помощников и телохранителей.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

магнит
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
Магнит притянул бумагу к двери холодильника.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

сворачивать или скручивать вместе; обвивать или переплетать
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Лозы винограда скручиваются вокруг ствола дерева.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

презирать
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Он никогда не презирал тех, кто был менее удачлив, чем он.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

режим
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
Военное правление контролировало страну в течение десятилетий.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

нуждаться
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
Мне нужна помощь с домашней работой.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

встреча
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Они устроили секретное свидание в кафе.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

похвала
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Она получила похвалу за свое отличное выступление.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

чихать
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Мне пришлось чихнуть во время встречи.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

наследие
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Его вклад оставил долговечное наследие в этой отрасли.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

святость
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Святость жизни никогда не должна быть скомпрометирована.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

владеть
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Она владеет красивым домом в городе.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

неуверенность
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Её неуверенность заставила её сомневаться в себе.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

подстрекать
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Его обвинили в подстрекательстве к бунту.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

остро
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Она остро осознавала связанные риски.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

пещерный человек
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Некоторые называли его пещерным человеком за отказ использовать современные технологии.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

буржуа
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Роман критикует буржуазный образ жизни городских жителей.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

антиквар
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Антиквар потратил годы на сбор редких манускриптов из средневекового периода.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

исключать
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
Список исключает временных работников.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

головокружение, очень возбужденный
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
Она почувствовала головокружение после того, как так много раз кружилась.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

недостойный
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
Его недостойное поведение шокировало аудиторию.
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

прогноз
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
Доктор дал положительный прогноз для восстановления пациента.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

термический
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Она носила термическую куртку, чтобы оставаться в тепле зимой.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

разведка
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Солдаты провели разведку вражеского лагеря.
A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

причина, основание
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
Нет причины быть расстроенным.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

возлагать
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
Они возложили успех компании на хорошее руководство.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

конгруэнтный
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
Их ценности совпадают с целями организации.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

командир
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Командант приказал своим войскам двигаться вперед.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

выдающийся; превосходный; исключительный
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Ее выдающаяся красота заставила всех остановиться и смотреть.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

побег; бегство; освобождение
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
Побег заключенного из тюрьмы потряс власти.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

прозвище
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
Знаменитый лидер был известен под прозвищем 'Железная Леди'.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

серый, старый
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
Старый дуб стоял как свидетель столетий истории.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

отказаться
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Она решила отказаться от десерта, чтобы сохранить свою диету.
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

поражённый
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
Люди страдают от тревоги и депрессии.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

опровергать
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
Адвокат опроверг ложные обвинения с помощью убедительных доказательств.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

амплитуда
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Амплитуда землетрясения была измерена по шкале Рихтера.
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

лиса
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
Красная лиса известна своей хитрой природой.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

просачиваться медленно
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
Вода начала просачиваться через трещины в стене.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

лосось
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Они подали жареного лосося на ужин.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

долина
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
Зеленая долина тянулась на мили между горами.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

полет / полет
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Наш рейс в Лондон был задержан из-за плохой погоды.
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

улучшать
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
Практика помогает улучшить ваши навыки.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

выражать яростный протест
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Политик начал яростно протестовать против коррупции.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

беспорядочная смесь; куча перемешанных вещей
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Комната была беспорядочной смесью старой мебели, книг и случайных украшений.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

гарнизон
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
Гарнизон защитил крепость от захватчиков.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

тихо хихикать
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Студенты начали тихо хихикать, когда проектор завис.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

кабриолет, автомобиль с откидным верхом
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Она поехала на своем новом кабриолете по прибрежной дороге.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

сухожилие
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Сухожилия в его руках выделялись, когда он поднял тяжелую коробку.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

исследовать
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Они решили исследовать лес вместе.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

эволюционный
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Эволюционные изменения в видах захватывающие.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

действие; подвиг; юридический документ;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Его геройский поступок спас ребенка от утопления в реке.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

вспомогательный
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
Компания предоставляет вспомогательные услуги для здравоохранения.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

уронить / капля
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
Будь осторожен, чтобы не уронить свой телефон.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

мотоцикл
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Он ездит на своем мотоцикле на работу каждый день.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

связанный с коррекцией деформаций костей или мышц
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Она обратилась к ортопеду из-за болей в спине.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

надгробие
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
На надгробии было красиво выгравировано её имя.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

зона
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Промышленные зоны привлекают инвестиции.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

опьянение
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
Его частое опьянение привело к потере работы.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

я
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
У неё сильное чувство себя.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

неотложный
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Пациент нуждается в срочной медицинской помощи.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

очевидно;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Очевидно, встреча была перенесена на следующую неделю.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

кавалерия
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
Кавалерия с большим ускорением атаковала поле.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

посвящённый
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Она преданный учитель, который идёт выше и дальше ради своих студентов.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

бригада
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Пожарная бригада быстро приехала, чтобы потушить пламя.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

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

alphabetically

в алфавитном порядке
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Имена перечислены в алфавитном порядке в реестре.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

лёгкая работа
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Ему дали лёгкую работу в университете как награду за его лояльность.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

экспозиция
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
Длительное воздействие солнечного света может повредить вашу кожу.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

мох
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Зеленый мох покрыл старую каменную стену.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

ледник
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Ледник медленно тает из-за изменения климата.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

требовать
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Эта работа требует отличных коммуникативных навыков.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

ленточная розетка
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
Солдат носил красную ленточную розетку на своей кепке.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

черепаха
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
Черепаха медленно пересекла песчаный пляж.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

дерзкий
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Он носил свою шляпу на дерзком углу, что придавало ему обаятельный вид.
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

здесь
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
Пожалуйста, приходите сюда быстро.
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

посетитель
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
В музее было много посетителей в прошлые выходные.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

мускулистый и сильный
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
У атлета было мускулистое телосложение, которое показывало его силу.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

талантливый/талантливая
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Она талантливый музыкант, который играет на нескольких инструментах.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

бальзам
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Бальзам помог облегчить боль от ее солнечного ожога.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

прехенсильный
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Обезьяна использовала свой преhensильный хвост, чтобы повиснуть на ветке.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

защитник
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Собаку воспринимали как защитника семьи.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

подметать
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Она подметает пол каждое утро.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

десна; вязкое вещество
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
Стоматолог проверил её десну на наличие признаков заболевания.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

поджигательский / провоцирующий
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Инсценированные замечания политика разгневали толпу.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

ссорливый; конфликтный; скандальный
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
Его ссорливый характер затрудняет работу с ним.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

рубрика / директива
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Учитель предоставил рубрику для оценки задания.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

материнство
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
В больнице есть отличное родильное отделение для новых матерей.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

редкий
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
Галерея представила много редких произведений искусства неизвестных художников.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

оскорбление / обидное замечание
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Он сделал оскорбительное замечание о её характере.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

гостиная
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Они развалились на диване после ужина.
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

тембр
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
Её голос имел тёплый тембр, который успокаивал аудиторию.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

трудно читать, раздражительный
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Его почерк был трудным для чтения и почти нечитаемым.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

присутствие
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Его присутствие на собрании заставило всех почувствовать себя комфортно.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

банальная истина
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Это банальная истина, что усердная работа ведет к успеху.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

премия
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Она получила бонус в конце года за отличную работу.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

морской
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Морские экосистемы очень чувствительны к человеческой активности.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

смутное предвестие
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
Пьеса предлагает смутное предвестие политической нестабильности, которая еще предстоит.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

резюме
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
Студент сдал краткое изложение длинной статьи.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

жалкий
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
Бродячая собака выглядела жалкой под дождем.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

ограничивать
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Заключенный был ограничен в своей камере на 23 часа в день.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

скряга
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Все называют его скрягой, потому что он никогда не покупает подарки.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

сувенир
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Она оставила билет как память о их первом концерте вместе.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

микроскопия
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
Микроскопия выявила структуру клеток.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

клевета
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Газета была подана в суд за клевету.