C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

резервуар

Meaning

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

Example

The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.

В старом доме всё ещё был резервуар для сбора дождевой воды.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

мания; крайнее увлечение

Meaning

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm

Example

She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.

У неё была мания собирать старинные открытки со всего мира.

C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

обязательный по закону

Meaning

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Example

The company must comply with all statutory regulations.

Компания должна соблюдать все обязательные по закону правила.

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

аккредитация

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

Аккредитация обеспечивает институциональную надежность.

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

коммуна / общаться душевно

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

Она поехала в деревню, чтобы общаться с природой.

C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

болото, западня

Meaning

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

Example

The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.

Туристы оказались в политическом болоте.

C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

внутренне

Meaning

In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.

Example

Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.

Некоторые люди интринсически мотивированы учиться.

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 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

ремонтник

Meaning

a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things

Example

The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.

Ремонтник быстро починил сломанную стиральную машину.

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

добавить

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

Она решила добавить заметку в конце отчета.

C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

отвращение

Meaning

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

Example

She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.

Она почувствовала отвращение при виде жестокого поступка.

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

блокировать

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

Свидетель пытался заблокировать процесс во время расследования.

C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

смущать

Meaning

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

Example

The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.

Внезапное изменение планов дезориентировало команду.

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

осуществимость

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

Компания провела исследование осуществимости перед запуском проекта.

C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

сложность

Meaning

the quality of being very detailed or complicated

Example

The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.

Сложность дизайна поразила всех.

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

передавать

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

Он передал пакет транспортной компании.

C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

панацея

Meaning

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Example

Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.

Образование часто рассматривается как панацея от социальных проблем.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

асимметричный

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

Дизайн здания асимметричен и необычен.

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

притворяться, симулировать

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

Она притворилась больной, чтобы не пойти на работу.

C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

ослабляющий

Meaning

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

Example

The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.

Заболевание оказало ослабляющее воздействие на его здоровье.

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.

C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

внутренне

Meaning

In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.

Example

She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.

Она улыбалась снаружи, но внутри была обеспокоена.

C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

острый

Meaning

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.

Example

The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.

Соус имел острый вкус, который сделал блюдо еще более вкусным.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

восприимчивый

Meaning

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

Example

She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.

Она была восприимчива к отзывам от своих коллег.

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

от всей души; искренне

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

Она с радостью поприветствовала своих гостей на вечеринке.

C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

судебная власть

Meaning

The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

Example

The judiciary ensures the rule of law.

Судебная власть обеспечивает верховенство закона.

C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

жеребец для разведения

Meaning

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

Example

The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.

Ферма владеет мощным жеребцом для разведения.

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

спокойный, мирный

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

У нее было спокойное выражение, несмотря на хаос вокруг.

C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

соблазнительный; привлекательный, но недосягаемый

Meaning

tempting and attractive but out of reach

Example

The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.

Соблазнительный аромат свежего хлеба наполнил пекарню.

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

преувеличенный

Meaning

excessively exaggerated or inflated

Example

The controversy was overblown by the media.

Контроверсия была преувеличена СМИ.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

нечеткий

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

Звук голосов был нечетким вдали.

C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

наполненный

Meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Example

The book is replete with fascinating historical details.

Книга наполнена увлекательными историческими деталями.

C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

успокаивать

Meaning

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

Example

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.

Ветеринару пришлось транквилизировать тигра перед его перемещением.

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

пространственный

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

Учёный изучал пространственное расположение звёзд.

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

благовония / разозлить

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

Example

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

Запах благовоний заполнил храм, но его грубые слова разозлили ее.

C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

питательные культуры

Meaning

Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health

Example

Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.

Овощи зимой считаются питательными культурами.

C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

одежда

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.

Example

She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.

Она носила традиционную одежду на свадебной церемонии.

C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

детоксикация

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

Детоксикация помогает очистить тело от вредных веществ.

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

пришествие

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

Пришествие интернета изменило способ общения людей.

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

антракт

Meaning

A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.

Example

The play had a twenty-minute intermission.

Пьеса имела двадцатиминутный перерыв.

C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

мягкий и приятно тёплый; успокаивающий.

Meaning

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

Example

We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.

Мы наслаждались прогулкой в мягкий летний вечер.

C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

магистрат

Meaning

A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.

Example

The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.

Магистрат председательствовал по делу о малом преступлении.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Бесстрашный; смелый; несгибаемый;

Meaning

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

Example

Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.

Несмотря на неудачи, она осталась бесстрашной в преследовании своих целей.

C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

переправа

Meaning

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

Example

The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.

Путешественники решили переправиться через реку вброд на рассвете.

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

покрытый мхом; с мхом, растущим на нем

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

Старый ствол дерева был покрыт мхом и покрыт зеленой растительностью.

C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

плагиатить

Meaning

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

Example

He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.

Ему было предупреждено не заниматься плагиатом на сочинении своего друга.

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.

C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

струиться

Meaning

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

Example

Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.

После сильного дождя вода начала медленно стекать по стене.

C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

интроспективный

Meaning

Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Example

Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.

Писатели, как правило, являются высоко интроспективными личностями.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

неправдоподобный

Meaning

Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.

Example

The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.

История, которую она рассказала, была настолько маловероятной, что никто ей не поверил.

C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

отслеживание фокуса

Meaning

A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.

Example

Proper focus tracking improves productivity.

Правильное отслеживание фокуса повышает продуктивность.

C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

мрачный

Meaning

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

Example

He became morose after losing his job.

Он стал мрачным после потери работы.

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

цементированная могила

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

Цементированная могила мучеников была замечена рядом с рекой.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

ледяной; холодный

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

Холодная погода сделала трудным выход на улицу.

C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

истерика

Meaning

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

Example

The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.

Ребёнок устроил истерику, когда не получил игрушку.

C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

мятеж

Meaning

an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

Example

The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.

Моряки устроили мятеж против своего капитана.

C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

отвар

Meaning

a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

Example

The witch gave the hero a healing potion.

Ведьма дала герою целебный отвар.

C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

блестеть

Meaning

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

Example

The grass glistened with morning dew.

Трава блестела с утренней росой.

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

монотонный; скучный; повторяющийся

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

Монотонный звук дождя заставил всех почувствовать сонливость.

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

непосильный

Meaning

Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.

Example

The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.

Отель взял непосильную цену за обычный номер.

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

заметный

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

Изменения зимней погоды заметны в сельских районах.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

рецессивный

Meaning

In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.

Example

Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.

Синий цвет глаз часто является рецессивной чертой.

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

сомнение; беспокойство; неуверенность

Meaning

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.

У неё были серьёзные сомнения по поводу принятия предложения о работе.

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

марионетка

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

Царь был лишь номинальным лидером без реальной власти.

C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

непрофессионал

Meaning

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

Example

The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.

Судья объяснил закон так, чтобы непрофессионал мог его понять.

C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

приток

Meaning

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Example

The tributary joins the main river near the city.

Приток соединяется с главной рекой рядом с городом.

C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

конвой

Meaning

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

Example

The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.

Военный конвой двигался через пустыню на рассвете.

C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

копыто

Meaning

the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals

Example

The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.

Копыто лошади было повреждено после того, как оно наступило на острый камень.

C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

подстрекать

Meaning

to provoke; to stir up

Example

His speech incited the crowd to violence.

Его речь подстегнула толпу к насилию.

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

оклеветать

Meaning

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

Example

He was defamed by malicious rumors.

Он был очернен злонамеренными слухами.

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

венок; гирлянда;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

Невеста носила красивый цветочный венок на традиционной церемонии.

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

оправдать

Meaning

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

Example

The court exonerated her from all charges.

Суд освободил ее от всех обвинений.

C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

туманность

Meaning

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

Example

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.

Орионская туманность — одна из самых ярких на небе.

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

землистый / простой

Meaning

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Example

The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.

Блюдо имело насыщенный, землистый вкус от грибов.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

угодливый

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

Его угодливая манера раздражала коллег.

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

пацифист

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

Она — приверженный пацифист, который ведет кампанию против вооруженных конфликтов.

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

падать прямо вниз на высокой скорости

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

Цены на акции упали после внезапного краха рынка.

C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

диверсификация

Meaning

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

Example

Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.

Диверсификация помогает уменьшить инвестиционный риск.

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

пропитанный

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

Город пропитан историей и традициями.

C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

опека; арест; охрана

Meaning

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention

Example

After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.

После развода они поделили опеку над детьми поровну.

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

подавлять

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

Он подавил смех во время серьезной встречи.

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

задолженность

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

Она была в долгах по электрическому счету на несколько месяцев.

C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

смазать

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

Механик смазал детали двигателя машины.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

известняк

Meaning

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

Example

The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.

Древнее здание было построено из известняковых блоков

C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

прославленность

Meaning

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

Example

Her work gained prominence after the award.

Ее работа обрела славу после награды.

C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

морщиться от боли

Meaning

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

Example

He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.

Он поморщился, когда доктор коснулся его раненой руки.

C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

сжимать

Meaning

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

Example

The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.

Змея сжала свою добычу, прежде чем проглотить её.

C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

скромный

Meaning

modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance

Example

She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.

Она живет в скромном доме, но очень счастлива.

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

остатки

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

Example

The burning process leaves no harmful residues.

Процесс горения не оставляет вредных остатков.

C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

ужасать

Meaning

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

Example

The violent scene horrified the audience.

Жестокая сцена ужаснула публику.

C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

косвенный или саркастический

Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

Example

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

Она сделала ему косвенный комплимент по поводу его работы.

C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

устойчивость к сбоям

Meaning

The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.

Example

Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.

Устойчивость к сбоям обеспечивает надежные системы.

C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

арфа

Meaning

a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked

Example

The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.

Ангел сыграл красивую мелодию на арфе.

C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

обман; мошенничество; ложь

Meaning

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

Example

His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.

Его обман был раскрыт, когда правда о его квалификации стала известна.

C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

совершенное счастье; великая радость

Meaning

perfect happiness; great joy

Example

She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.

Она почувствовала истинное блаженство, наблюдая за красивым закатом.

C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

стратегические инсайты

Meaning

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

Example

Strategic insights guide policymaking.

Стратегические инсайты направляют политику.

C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

маятник

Meaning

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

Example

The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.

Маятник качался вперед и назад внутри часов.

C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

монашеский

Meaning

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

Example

He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.

Он выбрал монашескую жизнь вдали от города.

C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

интенсификация

Meaning

The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.

Example

The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.

Интенсификация изменений климата требует срочных действий.

C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

восстановление

Meaning

The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.

Example

The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.

Система восстановления мозга помогает вспоминать прошлые переживания.

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

саботёр

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

Саботёр был арестован до того, как он успел установить бомбу.

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

распад

Meaning

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

Example

The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.

Распад компании был объявлен вчера.

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

стоицизм

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

Его стоицизм в трудные времена был восхитителен.

C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

основной удар

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

Маленький город испытал основной удар шторма.

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

незамужняя женщина

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

Роман изображал добросердечную незамужнюю женщину, которая заботилась о детях в деревне.

C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

религировать

Meaning

to assign to a lower rank, position, or category

Example

The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.

Менеджер решил религировать игрока на скамейку запасных.

C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

почитать

Meaning

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

Example

The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.

Студенты почитали своего учителя за его мудрость.

C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

трудиться / быстро двигаться

Meaning

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

Example

She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

Ей нужно было потрудиться, чтобы закончить проект вовремя.

C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

ручей / терпеть

Meaning

As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something

Example

The village was built near a clear brook.

Деревня была построена рядом с чистым ручьем.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

неосязаемый

Meaning

Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.

Example

Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.

Доверие — это неосязаемое качество в отношениях.

C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

бороться, сражаться

Meaning

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Example

The company is grappling with financial difficulties.

Компания сталкивается с финансовыми трудностями.

C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

вершина

Meaning

The highest point; the top or the apex.

Example

The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.

Альпинист достиг вершины горы.

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

пантомима

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

Дети наслаждались рождественской пантомимой в местном театре.

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

соединять

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

Техник соединил два провода, чтобы восстановить соединение.

Meaning

To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.

Example

The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

сила

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

Готовка — это определенно ее сила.