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C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

внезапный сильный дождь
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
Пикник был разрушен внезапным сильным дождем.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

сельская местность
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Она наслаждается тишиной и красотой сельской местности.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

постоянство
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Её постоянство в дружбе восхитительно.
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

конвенциональное сельское хозяйство
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
Конвенциональное сельское хозяйство увеличивает производство урожая с использованием удобрений.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

противоречить
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Его действия противоречат его словам.
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

соучастие
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
Суд раскрыл его соучастие в мошеннической схеме.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

раскаяние
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Он почувствовал раскаяние после того, как соврал своему другу.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

калибровка
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
Точность весов зависит от регулярной калибровки.
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

шеф
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
Шеф деревни принял важное решение.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

колосс
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Эйнштейн был колоссом в мире науки.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

корова
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
Корова дает свежее молоко каждое утро.
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

заключение; завершение; решение
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
Заключение исследовательской работы подытожило все важные результаты.
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

затраты
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
Снижение затрат улучшает прибыльность.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

по часовой стрелке
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Поверните вентиль по часовой стрелке, чтобы затянуть его.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

взбираться с усилием
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
Дети взбирались по скалам, чтобы добраться до пещеры.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

криптографический
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Банки используют криптографические технологии для защиты транзакций.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

гроздь
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Виноград вырос в плотной грозди.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

состоять
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Комитет состоит из пяти членов.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

приказ
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Генерал приказал солдатам двигаться вперёд.
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

уютный
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
Мы сидели в уютном маленьком кафе в дождливый день.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

уголь
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
Фабрика все еще использует уголь в качестве основного источника энергии.
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 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

комичный
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Его комичные выражения заставили всех смеяться.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

катапульта
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
Изобретение катапультировало его к международной славе.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

компас
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Путешественник использовал компас, чтобы найти правильное направление.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

баловать
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
Маленькую девочку баловали её бабушка и дедушка.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

съедобное
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Корзина для пикника была полна вкусных съедобных вещей.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

понимать
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Трудно понять масштаб катастрофы.
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

труп
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
Стервятники кормятся трупом, оставшимся на полях.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

пухлый
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
У малыша пухлые щечки.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

одноклассник
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
Я встретил одного из своих старых одноклассников на университетском мероприятии.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

округ
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
Она выросла в маленьком округе на севере Англии.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

поверхностный
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Он лишь поверхностно взглянул на отчет перед встречей.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

ласковый жест
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
Нежное прикосновение матери успокоило плачущего ребенка.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

медь
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Медь — хороший проводник электричества.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

контрпродуктивный
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Контрпродуктивные действия часто возникают из недовольства.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

тело
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Полиция обнаружила тело в заброшенном доме.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

слияние
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
Слияние идей из разных культур создало богатую дискуссию.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

смелый; бесстрашный; проявляющий мужество перед лицом опасности
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
Смелый пожарный спас семью из горящего здания.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

гибискус
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Ярко-красные цветы гибискуса украшали вход в дом.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

сгущенное молоко
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
Рецепт требует банку сгущенного молока, чтобы сделать десерт особенно кремовым.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

харизма
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Его харизма помогла ему стать великим лидером.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

смущённый
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Она была смущена сложными инструкциями.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

холера
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
В деревне после наводнения произошла вспышка холеры.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

ежедневные поездки
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Он тратит два часа на поездки на работу каждый день.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

клише
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
Речь была наполнена старыми клише, которые не смогли вдохновить аудиторию.
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

резать
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
Я порезал бумагу ножницами.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

поездка на работу
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Он каждый день ездит по два часа, чтобы добраться до офиса.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

кориандр
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Свежие листья кориандра посыпаются на карри.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

фамилия / прозвище
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Его фамилия стала широко известна в литературных кругах.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

красивый
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
Актриса была известна своими красивыми чертами.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

компенсация; возмещение
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
Компания предоставила финансовую компенсацию работникам, пострадавшим в аварии.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

кемпинг
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
Многие семьи идут в поход в отпуске.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

советник
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
Советник говорил о местных дорогах.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

жаловатся
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Она склонна жаловаться на самые незначительные неудобства.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

календарь
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Она отметила свой день рождения в календаре.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

преступник
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
Полиция арестовала опасного преступника прошлой ночью.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

столица; капитал; средства
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
Париж — столица Франции и также важный финансовый центр.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

график
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
Учитель использовал график, чтобы объяснить статистику.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

сливать / объединять
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
Статья склонна смешивать факты с мнениями.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

случайно; расслабленно и неформально
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Он упомянул это как бы случайно.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

обрыв
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Волны ударили о дно обрыва.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

противостоять
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Ей пришлось столкнуться с своими страхами перед тем, как выступить с речью.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

знакомый, сведущий
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Она знакома с последними достижениями в области технологий.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

в клетку
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
У него была карьера в клетку с большими успехами и неудачами.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

сохранять
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Мы должны экономить воду в сухой сезон.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

христианский мир
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
Новость быстро распространилась по всему христианскому миру.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

велосипед / цикл
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
Она ездит в школу на велосипеде каждый день.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

христианство
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
Христианство имеет миллионы последователей по всему миру.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

циркадианный ритм
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
Воздействие естественного света регулирует циркадианный ритм.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

химические отходы
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Химические отходы загрязняют водоемы.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

перевозчик
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
Авиакомпания является крупнейшим перевозчиком в стране.
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

община
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
Община собралась, чтобы послушать проповедь.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

общий
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Обычно в городе можно увидеть пробки в часы пик.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

сертификат
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Она получила сертификат за завершение курса.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

критика
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
Новая политика столкнулась с критикой со стороны общественности.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

установить взаимосвязь
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Исследователи обнаружили, что диета и психическое здоровье сильно связаны.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

рыцарство
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Рыцарь жил по кодексу рыцарства.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

по диагонали
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Положите дрова по диагонали, чтобы построить стабильный огонь.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

кармин
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
Художник смешал кармин с белым, чтобы создать красивый розовый оттенок.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

драматический контраст между светом и тенью
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Картина художника использовала киароскуро, чтобы выделить лицо фигуры.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

курс, путь или набор образовательных уроков
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Она записалась на курс по информатике.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

занавеска
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Она закрыла занавески, чтобы заблокировать яркий солнечный свет.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

кобра
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Кобра подняла свою капюшон и зашипела на нарушителя.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

кардиолог
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Она записалась на прием к кардиологу из-за боли в груди.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

кандидаты
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Кандидаты проходят строгий процесс отбора.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

гражданский
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Мэр призвал людей принимать участие в гражданских мероприятиях.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

обстоятельства
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
При обычных обстоятельствах она уже бы пришла.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

компактный; маленький и эффективно спроектированный
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Она купила компактный автомобиль, который легко помещается в небольшие парковочные места.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

хореография
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
Хореография балета была захватывающей.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

очищать
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Пожалуйста, очистите стол после ужина.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

коллективный
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
День Победы символизирует нашу коллективную гордость.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

размышлять
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Он сидел у реки, чтобы обдумать свои будущие планы.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

последствие
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Каждое действие имеет последствия.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

порошок чили
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Добавьте две чайные ложки порошка чили, чтобы сделать блюдо острее.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

ракушка
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
Рыбак подул в ракушку, чтобы сигнализировать об окончании дня.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

веселиться
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Они не ложились всю ночь, чтобы веселиться после победы.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

отрицательный электрод
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
Катод излучает электроны в трубке.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

балованный
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
Балованный ребенок всегда получал то, что хотел.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

круг
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Дети сидели в кругу.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

заговор
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Полиция раскрыла заговор по свержению правительства.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

каскад; последовательность этапов или операций
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
Горный водопад создал красивый природный плавательный бассейн внизу.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

состоять
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
Комитет состоит из пяти членов.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

тупик
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Они купили дом в конце тихой тупиковой улицы.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

котел
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
Ведьма помешивала свое зелье в большом котле.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

жестокая критика или наказание
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
Жестокая критика менеджера потрясла всю команду.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

карета
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
Королевская семья путешествовала в красивой карете во время парадов.
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

каталог
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
Библиотека решила каталогизировать все новые книги в цифровом виде.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

смять
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Он смял бумагу и бросил её в корзину.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

какофония
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Какофония звуков города не давала ей уснуть всю ночь.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

компетентный; способный
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Она компетентный менеджер, который эффективно выполняет все задачи.
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

огрубевшая часть кожи
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
На его ладони образовался каллус от использования инструментов каждый день.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

приветливый
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Они нашли кафе приятным местом для встреч и бесед.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

компендий
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Книга является компендий древних мифов и легенд.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

куб
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Она положила кубик сахара в свой чай.
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.