C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

хлопковая ткань

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

Хлопковая ткань идеально подходит для летней одежды.

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

большой разрушительный пожар

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

Лес был разрушен огромным пожаром, который продолжался несколько дней.

C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

катализатор

Meaning

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

Example

His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.

Его речь сыграла роль катализатора изменений в обществе.

C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

ласковый жест

Meaning

a gentle or loving touch

Example

The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.

Нежное прикосновение матери успокоило плачущего ребенка.

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

консул / посол

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

Консул помог путешественникам, которые потеряли свои паспорта.

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

приправы/соус

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

Кетчуп - популярная приправа во многих странах.

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

целомудрие; девственность; воздержание;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

Многие религиозные традиции ценят целомудрие как добродетель моральной чистоты.

C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

ритм речи с подъемом и падением тона

Meaning

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

Example

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

Его речь имела естественную каденцию, которая очаровала аудиторию.

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

грубая мука

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

Она использовала грубую муку для приготовления домашнего хлеба с деревенской текстурой.

C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

канарейка

Meaning

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

Example

The canary sang beautifully in its cage.

Канарейка пела прекрасно в своей клетке.

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.

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

рыцарство

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

Рыцарь жил по кодексу рыцарства.

C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

судорога

Meaning

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

Example

The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.

Лекарство помогло предотвратить судороги у детей.

C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

выдумывать

Meaning

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

Example

She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.

Она придумала умный план, чтобы удивить своих друзей.

C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

музыкальная композиция

Meaning

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Example

She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.

Она сыграла концерт Моцарта с оркестром.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

корпорал

Meaning

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

Example

He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.

Он подвергся телесному наказанию за свою ошибку.

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 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

едкий, саркастический

Meaning

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

Example

Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.

Её едкие замечания ранили его чувства.

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

откровенность

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

Она говорила с откровенностью о проблемах, с которыми столкнулась.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

связанный с собаками / клыки

Meaning

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

Example

The police trained a canine unit for search operations.

Полиция обучила кинологическую группу для поисковых операций.

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

рыцарский

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

Он был рыцарским, всегда открывал двери для других.

C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

сходиться

Meaning

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

Example

The roads converge at the city center.

Дороги сходятся в центре города.

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.

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

конформист

Meaning

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

Example

She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.

Ее называли конформисткой, потому что она всегда следовала за толпой.

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.

C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

Example

The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

соболезнования

Meaning

An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.

Example

She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.

Она выразила свои искренние соболезнования семье, переживающей утрату.

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.

C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

расщелина / большая разница

Meaning

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

Example

There was a great chasm between the two political parties.

Между двумя политическими партиями была большая расщелина.

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

предупреждение

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

Предложение было принято с предупреждением.

C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

водное существо с жесткой оболочкой

Meaning

an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps

Example

Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.

Крабы и омары хорошо известны среди ракообразных.

C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

космология

Meaning

the science of the origin and development of the universe

Example

She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.

Она изучала космологию, чтобы понять происхождение вселенной.

C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

катарсический

Meaning

Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.

Example

Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.

Письмо о эмоциях может быть катарсическим переживанием.

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

каннибал

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

Дневник исследователя описывал слухи о каннибалах, живущих на удаленном острове.

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.

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

теплица / школа музыки и искусства

Meaning

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

Example

They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.

Они выращивали экзотические растения в теплице.

C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning

to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations

Example

The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.

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.

C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

клиентура

Meaning

The clients or customers of a professional person or business.

Example

The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.

Клиентура салона включает множество высокопрофильных личностей.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

приветливый

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

Они нашли кафе приятным местом для встреч и бесед.

C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

съёживаться

Meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

She cringed when she remembered her mistake.

Она съёжилась, когда вспомнила свою ошибку.

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

непрерывный; постоянный

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

Непрерывный дождь длился три дня.

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

непрерывный; постоянный;

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

Постоянный шум с строительного участка был очень раздражающим.

C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

сжатие

Meaning

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Example

File compression helps reduce storage requirements.

Сжатие файлов помогает снизить требования к хранению.

C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

удовлетворение

Meaning

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

Example

She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.

Она почувствовала глубокое удовлетворение после помощи другим.

C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

ключица

Meaning

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

Example

He broke his collar-bone in the accident.

Он сломал ключицу в аварии.

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

тресина

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

Коза исчезла в тресине на скалах.

C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

завершить или усовершенствовать что-то с большим мастерством

Meaning

To complete or perfect something with great skill

Example

He is a consummate artist with years of experience.

Он - совершенный художник с многолетним опытом.

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

щипцы для завивки

Meaning

A small roller used for curling hair.

Example

She used a curler to style her hair for the party.

Она использовала плойку, чтобы укладывать свои волосы для вечеринки.

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

человек, проявляющий чрезмерную предвзятость

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

Он был назван шовинистом после своих высказываний о женщинах на рабочем месте.

C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

сложные проценты

Meaning

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

Example

Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.

Сложные проценты увеличивают стоимость инвестиций с течением времени.

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

куратор

Meaning

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

Куратор организовал новую выставку древних артефактов.

C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

нарушать

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

Он нарушил правила безопасности и был оштрафован.

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

переворот

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

Армия устроила переворот, чтобы свергнуть существующий режим.

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

смежный

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

Два смежных дома поделились стеной.

C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

познание

Meaning

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example

Cognition plays a key role in learning.

Познание играет ключевую роль в обучении.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so

Example

He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

контриск

Meaning

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

Example

The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.

Ответчик подал контриск против истца.

C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

жесткое испытание, плавильный тигель

Meaning

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

Example

The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.

Команда вышла сильнее из плавильного тигля соревнования.

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

план на случай непредвиденных обстоятельств

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Example

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

У компании есть план на случай экономического спада.

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

цементированная могила

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

Цементированная могила мучеников была замечена рядом с рекой.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

осведомленный

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

Он был осведомлен о рисках, прежде чем начать проект.

C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

грубый, без чувствительности или утонченности

Meaning

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Example

His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

Его грубые замечания оскорбили всех на встрече.

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

церебральный

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

Церебральные функции регулируют мысли.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

кочер

Meaning

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

Example

The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.

Кочер умело вел лошадей через оживленные улицы.

C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

крутая скала или обрыв

Meaning

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Example

The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.

Путешественники поднялись по скалистому обрыву, чтобы достичь вершины.

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

зубец колеса или шестерёнки

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

Он чувствовал себя маленьким шестерёнкой в большой машине.

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

резервуар

Meaning

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

Example

The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.

В старом доме всё ещё был резервуар для сбора дождевой воды.

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.

C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

сливать / объединять

Meaning

To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.

Example

The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.

Статья склонна смешивать факты с мнениями.

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

кавалерия

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

Кавалерия с большим ускорением атаковала поле.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

столетие

Meaning

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

Example

The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.

Школа отметила свое столетие грандиозным событием.

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

небесный

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

Небесные тела на небе были ясно видны прошлой ночью.

C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

резкий

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Example

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

Его резкий ответ заставил всех почувствовать дискомфорт.

C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

контрапункт

Meaning

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Example

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

Её спокойное поведение было контрапунктом его гнева.

C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

записывать события в порядке их возникновения

Meaning

To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.

Example

She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.

Она решила описать свое путешествие через блог.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

каузальный

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

Существует причинно-следственная связь между курением и раком.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

понятный

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

Учитель объяснил тему понятным способом.

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

незаконные товары

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

Полиция изъяла партию контрабандных сигарет.

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

катарсис

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

Запись в её дневнике была формой катарсиса для неё.

C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

боевое колесо

Meaning

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

Example

The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.

Воин поехал на своем боевом колесе в битву с великой храбростью.

C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

добросовестность

Meaning

The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.

Example

Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.

Ее добросовестность на работе привела к хорошо организованному проекту.

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 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

избирательный округ

Meaning

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

Example

She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.

Она неустанно вела кампанию по своему избирательному округу.

C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

соотечественник

Meaning

a person from one's own country or rural area

Example

He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.

Он гордился тем, что встретил соотечественника на международной конференции.

C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

заговорщик

Meaning

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

Example

The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.

Заговорщик был арестован до того, как план мог быть осуществлен.

C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

соучастник (в преступлении)

Meaning

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

He was found complicit in the crime.

Он был найден соучастником в преступлении.

C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

цивилизовать

Meaning

to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior

Example

Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.

Образование может помочь цивилизовать сообщества, продвигая общие ценности и уважение.

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

знаток

Meaning

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Example

She is a true connoisseur of fine art.

Она настоящий знаток изобразительного искусства.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

врожденный

Meaning

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Example

The child was born with a congenital heart defect.

Ребенок родился с врожденным пороком сердца.

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.

C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

капитализация

Meaning

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

Example

The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.

Капитализация компании достигла 1 миллиарда долларов на рыночной стоимости.

C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

калькуляс

Meaning

A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.

Example

Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.

Калькуляс необходим для продвинутых исследований в физике и инженерии.

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.

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

цветок космоса

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

Цветы космоса мягко покачивались на летнем ветру через луг.

C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

капилляры

Meaning

Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

Example

Broken capillaries cause dark circles.

Порванные капилляры вызывают темные круги.

C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

принудительный

Meaning

Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.

Example

The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.

Правительство столкнулось с критикой за принятие принудительных мер против протестующих.

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

приправы или соусы

Meaning

Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.

Example

Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.

Кетчуп и горчица популярны как приправы для бургеров.

C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

церемониальный

Meaning

relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic

Example

The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.

Церемониальное платье было надето на королевской свадьбе.

C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

собираться, собраться

Meaning

to gather together in a group; to assemble

Example

People congregate in the town square every evening.

Люди собираются на городской площади каждую ночь.

C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

арест / заключение

Meaning

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.

Example

The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.

Судья приказал отправить обвиняемого в заключение.

C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

цитата

Meaning

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author

Example

The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.

Научная работа включала цитату из Шекспира.

C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

беспечный

Meaning

showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand

Example

He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.

У него было беспечное отношение к правилам безопасности.

C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

снисходительно быть добрым

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

Example

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

Он не стал бы унижаться, отвечая на такой тривиальный вопрос.

C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

компульсивный

Meaning

Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.

Example

He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.

Он compulsive игрок, который не может остановиться, делая ставки.

C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

катапульта

Meaning

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

Example

The invention catapulted him to international fame.

Изобретение катапультировало его к международной славе.

C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

судмедэксперт

Meaning

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

Example

The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.

Судмедэксперт установил, что причиной смерти была естественная смерть.

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

соответствие

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

Продукт был протестирован на соответствие стандартам безопасности.

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

Example

The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.

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.

C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

согласованность

Meaning

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Example

The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.

Эссе не имело согласованности, что затрудняло его понимание.

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

плен

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

После многих лет заключения, заключенный наконец был освобожден.

C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

опекун

Meaning

An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.

Example

The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.

Учитель был опекуном на школьном танце.

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

суматоха

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

Внезапная суматоха на рынке привлекла внимание всех.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

хитрый

Meaning

Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.

Example

She made a canny investment in real estate.

Она сделала хитрое вложение в недвижимость.

C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

устойчивый к климату

Meaning

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Example

Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

Климатически устойчивые культуры могут выжить в экстремальных погодных условиях.

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

отбирать

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

Фермеры решили отсеять больных животных из стада.

C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

соучастие

Meaning

the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.

Суд раскрыл его соучастие в мошеннической схеме.