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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.
B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

обвиняемый
Meaning
a person who has been charged with a crime
Example
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
Обвиняемый не признал себя виновным в суде.
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

преобладать
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
В дебатах логические аргументы преобладали над эмоциональными призывами.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

национальность
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ее национальность канадская, хотя она родилась во Франции.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

защитник
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
Защитник заблокировал удар и спас гол.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

безмерный
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
Безмерная любовь матери не знает границ.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

управление голосом
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
Правильная модуляция голоса улучшает коммуникативные навыки.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

бассейн
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Дети плавали в бассейне весь день.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

благословение
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Священник дал своё благословение новобрачным.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

лицемерный
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Лицемерно проповедовать честность, когда сам обманываешь.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

predlozhenie; nakazanie
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Sudya prisudil yemu pyat' let tyur'my.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

осаждать
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
Город был осаждён вражескими войсками.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

социополитический
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Социополитические факторы часто влияют на решения в области общественной политики.
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

сделать необходимым
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Тяжелые дожди сделали отмену мероприятия неизбежной.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

разрешение конфликта
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
Разрешение конфликтов жизненно важно для глобального мира.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

инновация
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
Инновация решает глобальные проблемы.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

новизна
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Новизна изобретения привлекла инвесторов.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

архаизм
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Это стихотворение полно архаизмов, которые придают ему старомодный привкус.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

демон
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
История была о демоне, который терроризировал деревню.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

где угодно
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Куда бы ты ни пошёл, я буду следовать за тобой.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

глоток
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Он взял большой глоток воды после забега.
A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

электричество
Meaning
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
Example
The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.
Шторм вызвал отключение электроэнергии, и у нас не было электричества.
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

инвестирование
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
Инвестирование в акции может привести к долгосрочному богатству.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

палач
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
Палач подготовил виселицу для осужденного заключенного.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

реклама
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Фильм получил много рекламы перед своим выпуском.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

ниша на рынке, специализированный сегмент, целевой рынок
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Найти правильную нишу - ключ к успешному бизнесу.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

относящийся к апелляциям
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Дело было передано в апелляционный суд.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

боулер
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Боулер взял три вики в первом овере.
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

проликсити
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
Проликсити книги сделало ее трудной для чтения за одно сиденье.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

дихотомия
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Дихотомия между традицией и современностью часто обсуждается.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

погружать
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Наводнение угрожало затопить деревню.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

преимущественно
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Она в основном отвечает за управление финансами.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

жалоба
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
Менеджер получил жалобу от клиента по поводу плохого обслуживания.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

монолог
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
Актер произнес мощный монолог на сцене.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

моделированный
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
Пилот тренировался в смоделированной среде полета.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

масляный; покрытый маслом; жирный
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Её масляная кожа требует особого ухода.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

скромный
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
Несмотря на его успех, он остался скромным и смиренным.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

способность воспринимать
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Его способность воспринимать людей сделала его отличным переговорщиком.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

язва
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
Дерево было заражено канкером, который повредил его кору.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

требовательный
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Она известна своими требовательными стандартами в дизайне.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

самообладание
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Его самообладание во время кризиса было замечательным.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

цивилизация
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
Древний Египет известен своей замечательной цивилизацией.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

скряга
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Все называют его скрягой, потому что он никогда не покупает подарки.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

иметь
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
У них есть три ребенка.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

повстанец
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
Армия арестовала нескольких повстанцев после атаки.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

новаторский
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Прорывные достижения переопределяют инновации.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

войти
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
Пожалуйста, постучите, прежде чем войти в комнату.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

шпионаж
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
Агент был арестован по обвинению в шпионаже против государства.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

заменитель
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
Дешевые туфли были сделаны из искусственной кожи.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

считать, оценивать
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
Проект был признан успешным советом.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

десятина
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Он пожертвовал десятую часть своего дохода церкви.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

битва
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Солдаты готовились к последней битве.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

неприемлемо
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
Качество работы было совершенно неприемлемым.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

управление
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
Правильное управление минимизирует ущерб окружающей среде.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

инертный
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
Пациент оставался инертным на кровати.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

исполнить
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Он усердно работал, чтобы осуществить свои мечты.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

неспособность
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Его умственная неспособность помешала ему принимать важные решения.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

излучение
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
Излучение солнца в полдень было ошеломляющим.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

взаимный; обоюдный; равномерно разделенный между двумя сторонами;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Две страны имеют взаимное торговое соглашение.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

блуждать
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Он был известен своими отношениями с множеством женщин в городе.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

смесь
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Книга — это смесь эссе и стихотворений.
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

переменчивость настроения
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Ее переменчивость настроения затрудняла предсказать, как она отреагирует.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

счастье
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

связанный с мудростью
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Монах поделился учениями, связанными с мудростью, со своими учениками.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

достижение
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Окончание университета стало для него большим достижением.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

пиррова победа
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
Генерал объявил битву пирровой победой из-за больших потерь.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

дань уважения
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Они отдали дань уважения храбрым борцам за свободу.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

паралич
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
Пожилой мужчина страдал от паралича в руках.
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

центр города
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
Они провели послеобеденное время, покупая в центре города.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

эликсир
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
Старая легенда рассказывала о эликсире, который может даровать вечную молодость.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

неудобство
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
Она двигалась на своем стуле из-за неудобства в спине.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

концептуализация
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
Концептуализация возобновляемых городов является революционной.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

декламировать
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
Актёр декламировал свои реплики с большой интенсивностью.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

кровоточить
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Она начала кровоточить от пореза на руке.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

пугать
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Громкий гром напугал детей.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

ложный / фальшивый
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Отчет был основан на ложных утверждениях.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

избыточный
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Его речь содержала слишком много избыточных деталей.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

кант
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
Божественная комедия разделена на несколько кантов.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

паста
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Вчера на ужин мы ели кремовую пасту.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

в восторге
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Она была в восторге от сюрприза.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

подлец; грубый
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Все на вечеринке избегали его, потому что он был известен как подлец.
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

кухня
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
Кухня была наполнена запахом свежего хлеба.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

предмет
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
Учитель ввел новый предмет в классе.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

эгоцентричный
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Его эгоцентричное поведение раздражало всех на собрании.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

падение; упадок; разрушение
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Его высокомерие и гордость привели к его окончательному падению в бизнесе.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

стадо
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Пастух загнал овец в загон.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

основной
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
Основная причина его успеха — это тяжелый труд.
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

уничтожать
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
Шторм уничтожил целые деревни.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

гастрономия
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Париж славится своей богатой гастрономической традицией.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

фотографии
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Добавление фотографий в родословную дерево делает его более личным.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

гусёнок
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
Мать-гусь осторожно защищала своих гусёнков.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

появляться
Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
Новые возможности появятся по мере роста отрасли.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

бесценный; неоценимый
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Древние драгоценности её бабушки абсолютно бесценны.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

потрясти слегка
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
Он потряс стол, и ваза едва не упала.
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.
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

проактивные сбережения
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
Проактивные сбережения обеспечивают финансовую стабильность в старости.
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

рефлектор
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
Велосипедист прикрепил красный рефлектор к задней части своего велосипеда для безопасности.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

подлежащий
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Геологическое исследование выявило подлежащие слои горных пород.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

ядро
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
Ядро состоит из протонов.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

взволнованный
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Дети были взволнованы предвкушением, когда ждали появления фокусника.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

дисциплинарный
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
Компания приняла дисциплинарные меры против сотрудника.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

обманщик
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
Толпа была обманута ложными обещаниями мошенника.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

колени
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Кошка уютно устроилась в ее коленях, пока она читала книгу.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Бесстрашный; смелый; несгибаемый;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
Несмотря на неудачи, она осталась бесстрашной в преследовании своих целей.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

этимология
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
Этимология слова 'зарплата' происходит от латинского слова для соли.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

гробница
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
Гроб был размещен на гробнице во время похоронной службы.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

порабощение
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Люди страдали под владычеством жестокого правителя.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

регенерация
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Правильный отдых способствует регенерации мышц после тренировки.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

палка / символ власти
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Дирижёр поднял свой батон, чтобы начать симфонию.
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

весело
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
Она весело поприветствовала всех, несмотря на долгий день.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

напоминающий
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Запах дождя напоминает мне о моем детстве в деревне.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

а именно; конкретно;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Три города, а именно Париж, Лондон и Рим, были посещены.
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

хаотичный; беспорядочный
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
Ситуация стала хаотичной после объявления.
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

заставить кого-то или что-то казаться глупым или препятствовать эффективности и энтузиазму
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Повторяющиеся задачи, похоже, отупляли креативность работников.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

эгоцентричный
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Он был слишком эгоцентричным, чтобы заметить тревогу своего друга.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

пустое хвастовство
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Его одержимость модой была отвергнута как пустое хвастовство.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

легкомыслие
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Его легкомыслие на собрании оскорбило его коллег.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

истерия
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
Толпа была в состоянии истерии во время концерта.