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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.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

хрюкать
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Он хрюкал, поднимая тяжелую коробку.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

выдающийся
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Она дала выдающееся представление в пьесе.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

пиво
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Он заказал стакан холодного пива в баре.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

убийство
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
Убийство президента потрясло нацию.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

скороварка
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Использование скороварки сокращает время приготовления пищи более чем в два раза.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

клюв
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
У орла острый клюв для разрывания мяса.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

баловать
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Родителям следует избегать слишком баловать своих детей.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

тоска по дому; желание вернуться домой
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
После трех месяцев учебы за границей, Мария все больше чувствовала тоску по дому.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

дипломатичный; искусный в управлении отношениями
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
Она дала дипломатичный ответ, чтобы избежать оскорблений.
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

устаревающий
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
Устаревающая технология не могла конкурировать с современными устройствами.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

матрас
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
Оверлет делает кровать более комфортной для сна.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

дрейф
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
Лодка начала отрываться от берега.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

кто-то
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Кто-то оставил свой зонтик в коридоре.
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

награда
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Она получила награду за свои выдающиеся достижения.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

средних лет
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
Мужчина средних лет начал новую карьеру.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

нерегулярный
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Его посещаемость на работе в этом месяце была нерегулярной.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

доставить
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Курьер доставит посылку завтра.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

необходимо
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Каждому гражданину необходимо следовать закону.
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

ложный
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
Его аргумент был основан на ложных рассуждениях.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

полный, абсолютный
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Она абсолютно профессионал во всех отношениях.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

бездельник, человек, который избегает работы или усилий
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
Не будь лофером, помоги нам с работой.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

овраг, ручей
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
После шторма дорога была прорезана глубокой долиной.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

павильон
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
Свадебный приём прошёл в украшенном павильоне.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

всенародное голосование
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
Правительство провело всенародное голосование, чтобы решить, какой будет новая конституция.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

непобежденный; не проигравший
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
Команда остается непобежденной в этом сезоне.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

капюшон
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Кобра расправила свой капюшон, когда почувствовала угрозу.
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

запугивание
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
Рабочие сообщили о случаях запугивания со стороны руководства.
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

плагиатить
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
Ему было предупреждено не заниматься плагиатом на сочинении своего друга.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

намерение
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
Её намерение было завершить проект до крайнего срока.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

материалистический образ жизни
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Материалистический образ жизни часто приводит к моральному упадку.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

идеологический
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Обе партии разделены глубокими идеологическими разногласиями.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

резкость
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
Острота его замечаний оставила всех в тишине.
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

странный; необычный; отличный от нормального или ожидаемого
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
Это странный способ решения проблемы.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

стена
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Стена в нашей гостиной покрашена в синий цвет.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

пористый
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
Пирог имел легкую и пористую текстуру.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

спешка; торопливость
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
В своей спешке, чтобы поймать поезд, он забыл взять свой кошелек с стола.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

модификации
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
Модификации ДНК позволяют улучшать характеристики сельскохозяйственных культур.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

течение
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Течение реки было слишком сильным для плавания.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

парень
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Тот парень там — мой лучший друг.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

скромный
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Несмотря на свой успех, он остался скромным и смиренным.
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

вязать
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
Она любит вязать шарфы для своих друзей зимой.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

количественный
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
Исследование предоставляет количественные доказательства воздействия изменения климата.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

мадригал
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
Хор исполнил красивый мадригал XVI века.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

удобрять
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Фермеры удобряют поля, чтобы повысить урожай.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

ревизия; пересмотренное издание
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Студенты провели часы за ревизией перед финальными экзаменами.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

пенная реакция
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Её пенная реакция сделала её душой вечеринки.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

грубый
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Его грубое поведение испортило ужин на вечеринке.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

распутный
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
Роман изображает персонажа с распутным образом жизни.
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.
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 /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

отвращение
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Она открыто выразила свое отвращение к коррумпированному поведению политика.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

неконвенционально
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Она одевается неконвенционально, сочетая яркие цвета и узоры, которые удивляют всех.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

горькая дыня
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Горькая дыня готовится с приправами, чтобы уменьшить ее горечь.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

махарадж
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Махарадж жил в большом дворце, окруженном садами.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

слегка кислый или резкий
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Критик написал кислотный обзор фильма.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

неправедный
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
Рабство было одной из самых несправедливых практик в истории.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

признавать
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Он признался в своей ошибке своему учителю.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

официант
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Официант вежливо принёс меню и принял заказ.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

восторженно говорить
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Он часто восторженно говорил о своих путешествиях по Европе.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

уменьшение
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Произошло уменьшение загрязнения воздуха.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

идолопоклонство
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
Священник осудил идолопоклонство, практиковавшееся в деревне.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

предупреждение
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Он получил предупреждение за свою небрежную работу.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

распространять
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Новости быстро распространились по городу.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

оптический
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
Оптическая иллюзия обманула всех на выставке.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

известняк
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Древнее здание было построено из известняковых блоков
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

только
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
Решение было основано только на экономических факторах.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

дымоход
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
Дымоход дымохода должен регулярно чиститься.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

поэзия
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
Антология была наполнена романтической поэзией.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

жгут
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Медик наложил жгут, чтобы остановить кровотечение.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

претерпеть
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Ей пришлось перенести операцию для восстановления.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

косвенно
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
Политика косвенно повлияла на малый бизнес.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

под ключ
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
Компания предоставляет готовые решения для малого бизнеса.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

ежемесячный
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Сотрудники получают свою зарплату ежемесячно.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

порицать
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
Учитель отругал студента за опоздание.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

искусственный или принудительный; не естественный или спонтанный
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Концовка фильма казалась искусственной и нереалистичной.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

стрессированный
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Она выглядела стрессированной после того, как услышала плохие новости.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

пустынный; одинокий; бесплодный
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
Покинутая деревня выглядела пустынной и пустой.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

вершина
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
Книга на верхней полке.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

досаждающий человек
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Журналист был досаждающим человеком, постоянно ставя под сомнение политику правительства.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

воспламенять, вдохновлять
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
Речь зажгла надежду в аудитории.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

человек, равнодушный или враждебный к культуре и искусству
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Его критиковали как филистинца за то, что он отверг современное искусство.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

родословная
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
У собаки есть родословная, которая отслеживает несколько поколений назад.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

старинный; ценный;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Она собирала антикварную мебель викторианской эпохи.
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

рыцарский; благородный и храбрый
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
Он показал рыцарское мужество, защищая невинных.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

умственная концентрация
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
Медитация улучшает умственную концентрацию и когнитивные способности.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

воссоединить
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
Семья воссоединилась после многих лет.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

трусый; застенчивый
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Она была слишком робкой, чтобы говорить на публике.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

потревожить
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Внезапный шум потревожил студентов во время экзамена.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

деградация
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
Роман изображает моральную деградацию коррумпированного общества.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

обонятельный
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Парфюм сразу активировал её обонятельные нервы.
C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

ошибаться
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Ошибаться — это по-человечески, прощать — божественно.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

повторный; происходящий несколько раз
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Он сделал повторные попытки связаться с ней.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

обаятельный и изысканный
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Он был изысканным джентльменом, который впечатлил всех на вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

цинизм
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Его цинизм затруднял ему доверие к кому-либо.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

безутешный
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Она была безутешной после того, как услышала плохие новости.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

пленипотенциарий
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
Посол был пленипотенциарием, направленным для переговоров о договоре.
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

возобновление
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
Возобновление занятий будет объявлено на следующей неделе.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

молодая птица
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Молодая птица пыталась сделать свой первый полет.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

выгодная позиция
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
С этой позиции мы могли увидеть всю долину.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

уговорить
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Ей удалось уговорить кошку спуститься с дерева с помощью еды.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

Неизбежный; который нельзя избежать; неминуемый
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
Встреча неизбежна, нам нужно присутствовать.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

свободомыслящий человек
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Вольтер был признан великим свободомыслящим человеком своего времени.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

кувшинка
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
Белая кувшинка грациозно плавала на пруду.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

критический момент
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
В этот критический момент нам нужно принять важное решение о нашем будущем.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

отмщение
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
Атака была проведена как отмщение за предыдущий взрыв.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

полдень
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
Солнце наиболее яркое в полдень, когда оно прямо над головой.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

старший
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
Мы всегда должны уважать наших старших.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

тону́зура
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
Монах получил свою тонзуру как часть своей религиозной инициации.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

унижать
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Его унизили за публичную неудачу.
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

расстояние
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
Расстояние между двумя городами примерно триста километров.
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

забвение, уничтожение, исчезновение
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
Его имя исчезло в забвении с течением времени.