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C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

разговорный стиль
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
Роман наполнен региональными разговорными выражениями.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

воображаемый рай
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Они описали остров как современный Шангри-Ла.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

штраф
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Ему пришлось заплатить большой штраф за нарушение правил дорожного движения.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

широкая площадь
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
Пустыня — это огромная площадь песка и камней.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

установка
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Компания представила новый сет-ап для расположения офиса.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

низкий мужской голос
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Баритон певца впечатлил публику.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

бункер
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Во время авиаудара они спрятались в бункере.
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

прыжок
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
Атлет совершил идеальный прыжок через высокую планку.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

муниципальный
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
Муниципальные власти отвечают за обслуживание парка.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

печать
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Она может печатать очень быстро на компьютере.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

кандидат
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
Кандидат произнес сильную речь во время дебатов.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

жениться
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Они решили пожениться на маленькой церемонии на пляже.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

нефтехимический завод
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
Нефтехимический завод перерабатывает тысячи баррелей ежедневно.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

слабость; болезнь; недомогание
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
Несмотря на его преклонный возраст и различные недуги, он оставался умственно острым и бдительным.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

человек или машина, которая срезает и собирает урожай
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Рипер двигался медленно по золотым полям.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

вырез
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
Платье имеет красивый вырез в форме V.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

азалия
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Сад был полон цветущих азалий весной.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

румяный
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
У неё был румяный цвет лица от работы на улице.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

спорный
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
Политика остается спорной.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

снабженческий отдел
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Армейский снабженческий отдел обеспечил, чтобы солдаты имели достаточно припасов.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

пышногрудая
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
Актрису часто описывали как пышногрудую в модных журналах.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

несчастный; жалкий; низкого качества
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Беженцы жили в ужасных условиях.
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

невежественный
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Она была невежественной в отношении новых технологических трендов.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

подметать
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Она подметает пол каждое утро.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

спадать
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
После шторма уровень воды начал спадать.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

пленарный
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
Комитет провел пленарное заседание для обсуждения всех важных вопросов.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

вкладчик
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Он был регулярным вкладчиком в местную газету.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

щипцы
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Он использовал щипцы, чтобы поднять горячий уголь.
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

бездна
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
Скалолазы смотрели в темную бездну внизу.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

незрелый
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
Незрелые бананы станут желтыми через несколько дней.
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

тревожный колокол
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
Утечка данных прозвучала как тревожный колокол для ужесточения безопасности.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

реновировать
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Они решили отремонтировать старый дом перед переездом.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

отключить
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
Техник временно отключил сигнализацию.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

сборник
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
Книга является сборником его лучших эссе.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

этикет
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
Правильный этикет требует вставать, когда дама входит в комнату.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

ожидать
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Я ожидаю, что встреча начнется в 9 утра.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

проспект
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
Университет отправил проспект, чтобы привлечь новых студентов.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

раздражать
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Его неосторожные замечания вывели всю команду из себя.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

вестибюль
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Гости ждали в холле отеля перед регистрацией.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

вес
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Вес пакета был 10 килограммов.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

желчный
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Он стал желчным после того, как услышал несправедливую критику.
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

экстаз
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
Она была в полном экстазе, когда услышала хорошие новости.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

распутывать
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Она попыталась распутать свои волосы от веток.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

рвать
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Он случайно порвал свою рубашку на заборе.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

вынашивать
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
Мать-кит вынашивает своего детеныша более года.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

временный
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Они использовали коробки как временный стол.
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

подтверждение
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
Документы предоставили убедительное подтверждение её утверждений.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

сопереживание
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
Эмпатия помогает студентам наладить связь с обществом.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

снижаться
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Уровень безработицы продолжает снижаться.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

постер
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Они повесили постер фильма снаружи театра.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

отличительная характеристика
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
Отличительная характеристика человека — это способность мыслить абстрактно.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

покрытый
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
Лес покрыт зеленью.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

большая бочка
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
Подвал был заполнен большими бочками пива.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

покидать
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Он решил не покидать своих старых друзей, несмотря на его успех.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

бежать быстро
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Мыши быстро бегали по кухонному полу, когда включились огни.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

внутреннее равновесие тела, физиологическая стабильность, поддерживаемая физиологическими процессами
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Человеческое тело поддерживает гомеостаз через регулирование температуры.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

клиент
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
Адвокат встретился с её клиентом, чтобы обсудить дело
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

спряжение
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Во французском языке существуют сложные формы глаголов.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

смерть
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
Смерть великого лидера была оплакана всей нацией.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

дружелюбно
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Развод был урегулирован дружелюбно между обеими сторонами.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

тусклый
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
Тусклое выступление разочаровало зрителей.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

дух эпохи
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Роман прекрасно передает дух эпохи 1960-х годов.
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

декрет, приказ
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
Новая политика была введена по царскому приказу.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

осознанность
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
Медитация помогает улучшить осознанность и ясность мыслей.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

местоположение; расположение
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Никто не знает, где находится пропавший человек.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

импульс
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
Новая политика предоставила импульс экономическому росту.
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

желтый олеандр
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
Желтый олеандр цветет круглый год в теплых климатах.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

замещающий актер
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
Замещающий актер выступил, когда главный актер заболел.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

йогурт
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Она добавила свежий йогурт в салат для кисловатого вкуса.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

фунт
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Цена книги пять фунтов.
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

плавучая льдина
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
Белые медведи отдыхали на плавучей льдине.
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

окружение
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Она выросла в художественном окружении.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

небрежный, расслабленный
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
Безопасность в аэропорту была удивительно нестрогой.
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

отмена
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
Отмена рабства стала важной вехой в истории прав человека.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

тревожно
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Она тревожно ждала результатов экзамена.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

тайное знание
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Она была осведомлена о конфиденциальных обсуждениях.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

весело; радостно
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Дети танцевали весело на фестивале.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

халатность
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
Авария произошла из-за халатности водителя.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

плинтус
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Плотник покрасил плинтус в белый цвет.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

преобладающий
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
Преобладающее влияние СМИ формирует общественное мнение.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

правильно; надлежащим образом; справедливо
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Она правильно указала на ошибки в отчете.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Да
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Ты понимаешь?’ ‘Да.’
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

послушание
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Дети должны показывать послушание своим родителям.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

мудрость
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Её мудрость в решении проблем принесла ей уважение коллег.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

улитка
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Улитка оставила блестящий след, ползая по листу.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

притворный
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Дизайн был ярким, но притворным.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

дирижер / проводник
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
Дирижер взмахнул своей палочкой, чтобы начать оркестр.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

философ
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Сократ был знаменитым философом древней Греции.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

непробиваемый
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Непробиваемая позиция обеспечивает доминирование.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

глупый; тупой; безмозглый
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Это было глупо с моей стороны забыть зонтик в дождливый день.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

одежда
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
Теплая одежда необходима зимой.
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

пенсия
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
Он планирует свою пенсию после 40 лет службы.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

одновременный, параллельный, происходящий в одно и то же время
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
Конференция проводила несколько параллельных сессий по различным темам.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

лежать, лгать
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
Книга лежит на столе.
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

пахнуть плохо; производить сильное впечатление чего-то неприятного или нежелательного
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
Ведро для мусора пахнет гнилыми продуктами.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

неразлучник
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
Зеленый неразлучник научился говорить привет.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

экспериментальный
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Учёные разработали экспериментальное лекарство для лечения рака.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

интегрировать
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Новая система интегрирует данные из нескольких источников.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

обезглавить
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Исторический источник описывает, как предателя обезглавили в качестве наказания.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

неадекватный
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
Финансирование было недостаточным для завершения проекта.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

мотор
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Мотор автомобиля внезапно остановился.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

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

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

сумма
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
Сумма 8 и 12 равна 20.
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.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

грабитель
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Грабители разграбили деревню после сражения.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

привилегия
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Это привилегия работать с такими талантливыми людьми.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

пришёл
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Она пришла на вечеринку вовремя.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

недостаток
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
Недостаток ресурсов сделал проект трудным для завершения.
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

смешной; странный; забавный;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Он рассказал смешную шутку, которая заставила всех смеяться.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

санкция
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Правительство ввело экономические санкции против страны.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

армия
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Армия защитила границу от атаки.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

пособие
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Дети получают еженедельное пособие за помощь по дому.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

похититель
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
Заложник смог убежать от своих похитителей.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

озадаченная
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
Она была полностью озадачена его неожиданным решением.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

тонкий и хрупкий
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Её тонкие волосы легко развивались на ветру.
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

золотарь
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
Золотарь создал красивое обручальное кольцо.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

бучолический
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Они наслаждались буколическим пикником у реки.