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B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

компенсировать
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
Компания компенсирует сотрудникам переработку.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

сжаться от страха
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
Ребёнок прятался за диваном во время грозы.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

холст
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
Художник приготовил холст для своей новой картины.
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.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

перегруженный
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
Дорога была перегружена в час пик.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

завершить
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Она успела завершить проект вовремя.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

купе
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Мы нашли места в первом классе в купе.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

вырезать
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
Художник вырезал красивую статую из мрамора.
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

откровенный; честный; прямой
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
Я ценю ваше откровенное мнение о проекте.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

встречный иск
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
Адвокат подал встречный иск против обвинителя.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

кабинка
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Она работает в кабинке с тремя другими коллегами.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

сплоченный
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Команда продемонстрировала сплоченную стратегию.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

ограничивать
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Заключенный был ограничен в своей камере на 23 часа в день.
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.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

соединять
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Социальные сети помогают нам соединяться с другими.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

калибр
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
Университет привлекает студентов высокого калибра.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

конкурент, претендент
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Она сильный претендент на пост мэра.
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

церебрация
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
Лекция вызвала интенсивную церебрацию среди студентов.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

колляция
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Библиотекарь провел часы, собирая старые манускрипты.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

труп
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Медицинские студенты рассекли труп, чтобы изучить анатомию человека.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

концепция
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Концепция преследования двух кроликов учит фокусу.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

катастрофический
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
Война оказала катастрофическое влияние на экономику страны.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

компенсационный
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Суд присудил ему компенсацию за ущерб.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

космогония
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
Книга предоставляет обзор различных космогоний на протяжении истории.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

когнат
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
Испанское слово 'madre' и английское слово 'mother' — когнаты.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

клеточный
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
Клеточные технологии революционизировали коммуникацию.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

чашка
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Она пила чай из своей любимой керамической чашки.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

неожиданный конфликт
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
Между двумя коллегами возник небольшой неожиданный конфликт во время встречи.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

кофе
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
Мне нужен стакан кофе, чтобы начать утро.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

искривленная или согнутая форма; действие, когда что-то изгибается или искажается
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
Контортия гимнаста поразила зрителей.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

глина
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Художник слепил из влажной глины красивую вазу.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

контрапозиция
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
Контрапозиция двух теорий подчеркнула их различия.
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 /ˈkænən/

canon

канон
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Книга теперь считается частью литературного канона.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

кульминационный момент
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
Фильм достиг кульминационного момента во время последней сцены битвы.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

вызов
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
Загрязнение пластиком представляет собой серьезный вызов для глобального здравоохранения.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

конформация
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
Ученый изучал молекулярную конфигурацию белка.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

конволюция, сложный изгиб или структура
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
В мозге много извилин, которые увеличивают его поверхность.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

значительно; существенно
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Цена значительно увеличилась за последний год.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

каньон
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Река Колорадо вырезала Гранд-Каньон за миллионы лет.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

вычислительная связь
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
Вычислительная связь изменяет способ, которым мы делимся информацией.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

конфисковать
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
Учитель конфисковал телефон ученика во время урока.
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

предположение
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
Предположение учёного впоследствии оказалось верным.
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

французский замок
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
Они остановились в прекрасном замке во Франции.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

здравомыслящий
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Было здравомысляще взять зонт в дождливый день.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

грубый
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Было бы грубо отвергнуть ее любезное приглашение.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

сравнивать
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Я сравню эти два продукта перед покупкой.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

попрошайничать
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Он попытался попросить бесплатную еду в ресторане.
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

казуистика
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
Аргумент адвоката был отклонен как простая казуистика.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

прекращение
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Было временное прекращение враждебных действий.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

глава
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Я только что закончил первую главу романа.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

относящийся к сердцу и кровеносным сосудам
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
Регулярные физические упражнения улучшают сердечно-сосудистое здоровье.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

расческа
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Она использовала расческу, чтобы уложить волосы перед вечеринкой.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

сапожник
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Сапожник починил мои сломанные туфли идеально.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

климатическая зона
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Он путешествовал в более теплые климатические зоны зимой.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

уверенный в себе; уверенный; убежденный
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Она чувствовала себя уверенно по поводу своей работы на экзамене.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

кухня
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
Итальянская кухня известна по всему миру.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

кардиологический
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Пациент был принят с кардиологическим заболеванием.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

конфликт
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Две страны пытаются разрешить конфликт через переговоры.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

согласовываться
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Идеи в его эссе хорошо соединяются.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

проклятие
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Он громко выругался, когда понял, что потерял кошелёк.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

конституционный
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Конституционные реформы обеспечивают справедливость в системе.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

холерик
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Его холеричный характер часто приводил его к ссорам.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

готовка
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Готовка — одно из моих любимых хобби.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

клетка / клетка
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Заключенного заперли в маленькой камере.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

есть, пить, потреблять
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Мы потребляем много воды летом.
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.
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.
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

считать
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
Она осторожно посчитала деньги на столе.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

сигнал
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
Актер ждал своего сигнала перед тем, как выйти на сцену.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

клерк
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
Клерк помог мне найти правильную форму.
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

конфедерат
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
Конфедератские солдаты храбро сражались в войне.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

колониальный
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Колониальное правление подавило местное управление.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

соединение / огороженная территория
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Учёный изучал химическое соединение в лаборатории.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

опровергать
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Учёный опроверг предыдущие результаты исследования.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

большая черная морская птица, которая ловит рыбу
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
Корморан сидел на камне, высушивая свои крылья после ныряния.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

плотский
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
Книга исследует конфликт между духовными и плотскими желаниями.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

контраст; различие; сравнение
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Контраст между городской жизнью и сельской жизнью довольно заметен.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

кастрировать
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Учитель наказал студентов за их плохое поведение.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

клинический
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Доктор провел клиническое обследование.
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

секвестрация углерода
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Леса играют ключевую роль в секвестрации углерода.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

разработанное сольное пассаже
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
Пианист исполнил блестящую каденцу перед финальным движением.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

корреспондент
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Иностранный корреспондент передал репортаж в прямом эфире из Парижа.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

краткий
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Краткая речь более эффективна, чем длинная.
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.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

продолжено
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Она продолжала работать, несмотря на трудности.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

конфедерация
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Южные штаты образовали конфедерацию во время гражданской войны.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

груз
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Корабль был загружен ценным грузом.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

вежливость
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Он относился к своему оппоненту с вежливостью, несмотря на их различия.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

катаракта / водопад
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
Пожилой человек страдал от катаракты в обоих глазах.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

следовательно
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Он не учился, и, следовательно, не сдал экзамен.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

колдовской круг
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Ведьмы тайно встретились в колдовском круге в лесу.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

самодовольный
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
Команда стала самодовольной после нескольких побед и перестала усердно тренироваться.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

кабала
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Журналисты раскрыли кабалу коррумпированных политиков, работающих вместе.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

счастье
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

глубокие размышления
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Она сидела в глубоких размышлениях, прежде чем принять решение.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

камео
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
Актер сыграл неожиданное камео в фильме.
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.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

толпа
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Огромная толпа собралась, чтобы посмотреть концерт.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

тромб
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
Доктор удалил тромб из крови пациента.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

прилавок
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Кассир стоял за прилавком.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

сжать или раздавить что-то так сильно, что оно повреждается или разрушается
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Он случайно раздавил бумажный стаканчик в своей руке.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

резать
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Она нарезает овощи для ужина.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

палка
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Охранник использовал палку, чтобы прогнать вора.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

климатические условия
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Для снега необходимы специфические климатические условия.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

хиромантия
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
Старая женщина практиковала хиромантию и предсказывала будущее путешественникам.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

складной
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Она купила складной стул для кемпинга.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

колледж
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
Она надеется поступить в колледж в городе в следующем году.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

крестить
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Они крестили судно после королевы.