B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

плащ

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

Шпион скрыл свою личность под ложным именем.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

львица

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

Яростная львица защитила своих детенышей от опасности.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

дебет; долг; списание

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

Банк показал дебет в размере пятидесяти долларов с моего расчетного счета.

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

продуктивный

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

Работа из дома сделала меня более продуктивным, чем когда-либо.

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

лотос

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

Цветок лотоса прекрасно цветёт в тихом пруду.

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

ослепительный; впечатляющий

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

Ослепительные огни города поразили туристов.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

экологически чистый

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

Экологически чистые продукты разрабатываются для уменьшения экологического ущерба.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

признание

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

Подозреваемый дал полное признание полиции.

B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

жестокость

Meaning

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

Example

His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.

Его жестокость глубоко ранила её чувства.

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

безжалостный; жестокий; бессердечный

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

Жестокий диктатор не показал милосердия своим врагам.

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

негодование

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

Негодование возросло среди студентов.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

Она уверенно прошла по сцене.

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

арогантный; высокомерный

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

Его арогантное поведение сделало его очень непопулярным.

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

строгий; жесткий

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

Учитель дал студентам строгое предупреждение по поводу жульничества.

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

крик

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Она закричала, когда увидела паука.

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

подходящий

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

Она подходящий студент, которая быстро понимает новые концепции.

B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

орбита

Meaning

The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example

The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.

Спутник поддерживает свою орбиту вокруг Земли.

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

среда обитания

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

Естественная среда обитания белого медведя — это Арктика.

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

экологическая сукцессия

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

Лесная сукцессия происходит, когда старые экосистемы заменяются новыми.

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

путь или линия с резкими чередующимися поворотами направо и налево; узор острых поворотов

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

Дорога идет зигзагообразно вверх по горе.

B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

импликация

Meaning

A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

Example

The implication of climate change is severe.

Импликация изменения климата серьезна.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.

B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

дикое или жестокое возмущение;

Meaning

wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity

Example

His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.

Его ярость была очевидна, когда он обнаружил, что кто-то украл его велосипед.

B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

узкое место

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

Узкий мост является основным узким местом в часы пик.

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.

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

подсказки

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

Лицевые выражения дают подсказки о эмоциях человека.

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

глазное яблоко

Meaning

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

Example

The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.

Врач внимательно осмотрел его глазное яблоко.

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

вежливый

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

Персонал отеля был очень вежлив с гостями.

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

роса

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

Утренний роса блестела на траве.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

трущобы

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Правительство работает над улучшением условий в трущобах.

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

сленг; неформальный язык

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Подростки использовали сленг, который их родители не могли понять.

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

убежище

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

Лес — это убежище для исчезающих животных.

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

тревожный

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Уровень безработицы среди молодежи тревожный.

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.

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

скандал

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Роман политика стал общественным скандалом.

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.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

неэффективный

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

Старая компьютерная система была неэффективной и тратила много времени.

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

предложенный

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

Предложенные изменения улучшат систему.

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

притворство, ложь

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

Его доброта была всего лишь притворством, чтобы завоевать доверие.

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

прокурор

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

Прокурор утверждал, что обвиняемый виновен в преступлении.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

ежеквартально

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

Компания публикует квартальные отчеты для акционеров.

B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

превосходство

Meaning

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

Example

The school is known for its academic excellence.

Школа известна своей академической превосходностью.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

сравнительный

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

Исследование показало сравнительные результаты между различными методами обучения.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

циничный

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

Она была циничной по поводу обещаний политика.

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

миграция

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

Ежегодная миграция птиц — это захватывающее природное явление.

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

руководящие принципы

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

Руководящие принципы использования ИИ необходимы.

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

продолжительность

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

Совещание длилось два часа.

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

эгоистично

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

Он эгоистично забрал все печенья.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

аналогия

Meaning

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

Example

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

Учитель использовал аналогию с деревом, чтобы объяснить структуру эссе.

B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

грабли

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

Он использовал грабли, чтобы собрать опавшие осенние листья.

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

культурный

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

Она культурная женщина, которая любит искусство и литературу.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

пленный

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

Пленный был удержан в маленькой камере несколько месяцев.

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

стая

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

Туристы собрались на пляже летом.

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

нарцисс

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

Нарциссы зацвели рано этой весной на лугу.

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

глобальные инициативы

Meaning

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Example

Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.

Глобальные инициативы вдохновляют на лучшие практики управления отходами.

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

инструментальный

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

Дети могут играть ключевую роль в создании лучшего общества.

B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

активировать

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

Она нажала на кнопку, чтобы активировать машину.

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

возвращение

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

Певец сделал замечательное возвращение после лет молчания.

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

медленный; вялый; неактивный

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Старый компьютер стал медленным после нескольких часов работы.

B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

остроумие

Meaning

mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

Example

She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

У нее острое остроумие и быстрое чувство юмора.

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

рассылка

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

Компания отправляет своим сотрудникам еженедельную рассылку.

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

ставка; предложение

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

Она сделала ставку на старинную вазу на аукционе.

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

ступать

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

Не наступай на цветы.

B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

расист

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

Его обвинили в расистских комментариях.

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

покупательская способность

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

Из-за инфляции покупательская способность людей снизилась.

B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

баррикада

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

Протестующие построили баррикаду через улицу.

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

коричневатый

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

Старая бумага имела коричневатый оттенок из-за возраста.

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

упасть в обморок

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

Он почувствовал головокружение и упал в обморок от жары.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

раздражительный; легко злой

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

Она стала раздражительной, когда трафик заставил её опоздать на встречу.

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

передавать, сообщать, транспортировать

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

Учитель ясно передает урок студентам.

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

кружева

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

Она носила красивое платье, украшенное сложными узорами кружева.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

признание

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Она получила признание за свой вклад в проект.

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

осветлять

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

Несколько добрых слов могут скрасить чей-то день.

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

оптимизм

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

Её оптимизм помог ей преодолеть трудные времена.

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

жертва; раненый; потеря

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

Больница лечила множество жертв автомобильной аварии.

B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

в конце концов

Meaning

in the end, after everything else

Example

Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.

В конце концов мы решили продолжить проект.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

незамеченный; проигнорированный

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

Его тяжелая работа осталась незамеченной его менеджером.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

бирюзовый

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

Она носила ожерелье с красивым бирюзовым камнем.

B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

репродуктивный

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

Репродуктивный цикл вредителей может вызвать быстрые заражения.

B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

молодежный; полный энергии и свежести

Meaning

having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh

Example

Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.

Ее молодая энергия впечатлила всех на работе.

B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

тщательно; полностью;

Meaning

completely; entirely; in a thorough manner

Example

She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

Она тщательно убрала весь дом до прихода гостей.

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

инклюзия

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

Разнообразие и инклюзия являются ключевыми ценностями на современных рабочих местах.

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

физическая сила и хорошее здоровье; усилия, энергия и энтузиазм

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

После отпуска она приступила к работе с обновлённой энергией.

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 /slɒt/

slot

щель

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

Вставьте карту в щель, чтобы открыть дверь.

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

аккорд

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

Она заиграла простой аккорд на гитаре.

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

декламировать

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

Ребёнок декламировал стих перед классом.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

прогноз

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

Прогноз погоды предсказал сильный дождь на весь уикенд.

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

глобальная осведомленность

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

Глобальная осведомленность о климатических изменениях необходима для политических изменений.

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

различать

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

Бывает сложно различить правду и слухи.

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

возобновить

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

Мы продолжим встречу после обеда.

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

соблюдать

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

Все компании должны соблюдать правила безопасности.

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

графический; визуальный; яркий;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

Графический дизайн был ярким и привлекающим внимание.

B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

осуждать

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

Лидер осудил коррупцию в своей речи.

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

впитывать

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

Губка впитала всю воду.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

банкрот

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

Компания обанкротилась после лет плохого финансового управления.

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

координация

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

Координация между командами была безупречной.

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

сохранение

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

Правильная сохранность увеличивает срок службы оборудования.

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

чечевица

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

Она приготовила красную чечевицу на ужин сегодня вечером.

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

мониторинг

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

Мониторинг гарантирует соблюдение стандартов.

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

пыльца

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

Пчёлы собирают пыльцу с цветов, чтобы делать мёд.

B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

только

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

Example

She was merely trying to help.

Она просто пыталась помочь.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

блестящий

Meaning

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Example

She bought a glossy magazine from the store.

Она купила блестящий журнал в магазине.

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 adjective /kruːd/

crude

сырой

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

Сырая нефть перерабатывается в топливо и химикаты.

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

коалиция

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

Несколько партий образовали коалицию для принятия нового закона.

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

хронологический

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

События были перечислены в хронологическом порядке.

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

отделённый, отчуждённый

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

Он жил в отдельно стоящем доме вдали от города.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

раскрытие

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

Раскрытие финансового положения компании было задержано.

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

сувенир

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

Я купил небольшой сувенир в магазине подарков.

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

работа по дому

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

Мыть посуду - моя наименее любимая работа по дому.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

лоб

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Он вытер пот со лба.

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

аналитический, исследовательский, логический

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

У нее аналитический подход к решению проблем.

B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

мак

Meaning

a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance

Example

The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Красный мак красиво распустился в саду.

B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

борец за свободу

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

Борец за свободу посвятил свою жизнь освобождению своей страны.

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

кулинарный

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

Кулинарные достижения улучшают гастрономический опыт.

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

кожа

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

Он купил кожаную куртку в магазине.

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

липкий

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

Конфета слишком липкая, чтобы есть руками.

B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

эволюция

Meaning

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

Теория эволюции объясняет, как виды изменяются с течением времени.