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C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

клиентура
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
Клиентура салона включает множество высокопрофильных личностей.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

явно
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Инструкции были написаны явно, чтобы избежать путаницы.
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

коготь
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
Орел схватил рыбу своими острыми когтями.
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

кандалы
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
Заключенный был закован в кандалы перед тем, как его отвезли в суд.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

проявлять
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Симптомы синдрома Де Кервена могут проявиться после длительного использования телефона.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

пролиферация
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
Пролиферация вредоносных программ — это растущая проблема.
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.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

агломерировать
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Пыльные частицы начали агломерировать в большие скопления.
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

дегенеративные заболевания
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
Дегенеративные заболевания распространены среди стареющего населения.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

учебный план
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Профессор выдал учебный план в первый день занятий.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

прыщ
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Она была смущена прыщом на лбу.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

банальный
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Его речь была полна банальных клише.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

вечный
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Изменение климата - это вечная проблема для ученых.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

простить
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Она решила простить его за его ошибки.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

есть
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Они ужинали, когда зазвонил телефон.
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

сцена
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
Последняя сцена фильма была очень эмоциональной.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

наглый, высокомерный
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Наглый студент отказался следовать указаниям учителя.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

беспрецедентный
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Беспрецедентные достижения в науке изменили жизнь человека.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

угрюмый; унылый; печальный; без радости
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Старый дом выглядел унылым и заброшенным под зимним дождем.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

небрежный или ленивый
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Его небрежное отношение к работе раздражало его начальника.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

молодая девушка
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Старик тепло поприветствовал маленькую девушку.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

юрисдикция
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
Это дело находится в юрисдикции федерального суда.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

болтать глупости
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Он бы без конца болтал о своих незначительных достижениях.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

по-видимому, кажется спокойным
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Он был по-видимому спокойным, несмотря на хаос вокруг него.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

хитрый
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Хитрая лиса обманула фермера.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

бартер
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Они обменяли свои урожаи на инструменты ручной работы.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

забивать / деревянный башмак
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
Раковина была забита пищевыми отходами.
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

ужасный
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
Путешественники столкнулись с ужасными погодными условиями в горах.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

жаргон
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
Объяснение адвоката было полно юридического жаргона.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

бить дубинкой
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Стража была избита нападающим в переулке дубинкой.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

движение; действие перемещения
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
Машина была в постоянном движении во время путешествия.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

отталкивающий; неприятный; вызывающий отвращение
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
Запах тухлых яиц был абсолютно отвратительным.
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

основной, отличный
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
Ее считали главной балериной группы.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

несоответствие, различие, расхождение
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
Аудит показал несоответствие между заявленными доходами и реальными доходами.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

временная ошибка; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Была кратковременная ошибка в безопасности, которая позволила злоумышленнику войти в здание.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

жить
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Они живут в маленьком домике у озера.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

против
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Они проголосовали против предложения.
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 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

повсюду
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Интернет позволяет нам подключаться с людьми повсюду.
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.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

самоуважение
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Она отказалась компрометировать свое самоуважение, принимая несправедливое отношение.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

региональный
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Региональные хабы поддерживают местные отрасли.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

плоды хог
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Плоды хог часто используются для приготовления маринадов и чатни.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

пахотный
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Фермер купил пахотную землю, чтобы расширить свои посевы.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

многоязычный
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Она выросла в многоязычной семье.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

ранее
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Она ранее работала в банке до того, как начала свой собственный бизнес.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

сантиметр
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
Стол длиной 120 сантиметров.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

трогательный; эмоциональный
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Трогательная история вызвала слезы у всех.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

несправедливый
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
Несправедливое использование пестицидов наносит вред окружающей среде.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

эстакада
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Новая эстакада уменьшила заторы на дорогах города.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

атрибуты
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Передовые культуры обладают полезными аттрибутами.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

Юкстапозиция
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
Юкстапозиция светлых и темных цветов создала драматический эффект.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

мучить
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
Травма мучила его невыносимой болью.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

этнический
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
Фестиваль отметил разнообразие этнических общин города.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

легко
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Она легко прикоснулась к руке ребенка.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

вставка
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
Вставка новых данных была успешно завершена.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

отличный; высшего качества
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
Машина в отличном состоянии.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

нежный и красивый
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Она носила нежное ожерелье из жемчуга.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

пословица
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Есть старая пословица, что практика приводит к совершенству.
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.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

обхват
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
Обхват дерева составил почти пять футов.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

потушить / полить
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Пожарные потушили пламя водой.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

продвинутый
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Он изучает продвинутый уровень математики.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

самец утки
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Дрейк повел свою семью уток через пруд.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

великий
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Она дала отличное выступление на концерте.
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.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

адаптация
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
После переезда в новый город он прошёл период адаптации.
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

оскорблять
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Его грубые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на встрече.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

поселение; соглашение
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

обезвредить
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Переговорщик помог разрядить напряжённую обстановку.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

скучающий
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Она скучала во время долгой встречи.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

раздосадовать
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Несправедливое обращение раздосадовало рабочих.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

рабочий процесс, последовательность процессов
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Хорошо структурированный рабочий процесс повышает производительность.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

счастье
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Счастье заключается в том, чтобы наслаждаться маленькими вещами в жизни.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

выдумка, воображение
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
История о доме с призраками - всего лишь плод её воображения.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

глубина; качество быть интенсивным или глубоким
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
Глубина океана в этой области достигает более трех тысяч метров.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

плотность
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
Плотность населения в центре города чрезвычайно высокая.
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

никто
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
Никто из студентов не сдал экзамен.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

обувь на высоком тонком каблуке / кинжал
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Она носила элегантные туфли на каблуке-стилето на вечеринку.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

грызть
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
Кролик откусывал морковку.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

центр всех взглядов
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
Она была центром всех взглядов на вечеринке.
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

тяжелое испытание
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
Выжить в дикой природе было тяжелым испытанием для них.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

психопат
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
Психопат кричал чепуху на улице.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

бить битой
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Она кокетливо моргает ресницами.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

чрезмерное скопление людей
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Метро страдает от серьезного переполнения в часы пик.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

её (вещь)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Та синяя сумка её.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

эротический
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Роман содержал несколько эротических сцен.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

северо-запад
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Сиэтл находится на северо-западе Соединенных Штатов.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

орнитология
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Она изучала орнитологию, чтобы понять миграционные паттерны птиц.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

основать
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Они основали компанию в 1995 году.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

очаровывать
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Сказочник очаровал детей своими рассказами.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

ловушка, трудность
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Инвесторы должны быть осведомлены о ловушках рынка.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

претенциозный
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Он носил на вечеринке претенциозную золотую цепочку.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

основная причина
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
Основная причина его решения была четко объяснена.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

талия
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Она привязала пояс вокруг своей талии.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

СПИД
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
СПИД — это серьезная мировая угроза здоровью.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

эпитет
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Он заслужил эпитет ‘Великий’ за свои замечательные достижения.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

телепатия
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Близнецы заявили, что между ними существует телепатия.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

вздуваться
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Ее живот начал вздуваться после большого обеда.
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

неразборчивый
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
Рукопись врача была почти неразборчивой.
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, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

проклятие
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Он громко выругался, когда понял, что потерял кошелёк.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

картограф
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Картограф тщательно нарисовал карту новой территории.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

квота
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
Реформа квоты была ключевым требованием.
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

умерить
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
Она попыталась смягчить свою критику с помощью доброты.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

уверенный; точно
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Я уверен, что он придет завтра.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

триенальный
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Художественный фестиваль — это триенальное событие в городе.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

поразительный, удивительный, потрясающий
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Удивительные фокусы мага оставили публику без слов.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

пакт; соглашение
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Две страны подписали мирный пакт, чтобы закончить войну.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

против
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
Матч был Бразилия против Аргентины в финале.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

не одобрять
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Многие родители не одобряют курение.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

орнаментальное покрытие для лошади; богатая и сложная одежда или украшение
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
Конь короля был украшен золотым капарисоном.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

самодовольство
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Его самодовольство привело к снижению его результатов.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

схватываемый
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
Инструмент имеет схватываемую ручку, которая улучшает безопасность.