B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

диван

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

Семья собралась на диване, чтобы посмотреть фильм.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

убыточный

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

Убыточный бизнес был вынужден закрыться через три года.

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

носитель; держатель документа

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

Носитель этого сообщения должен доставить его быстро.

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

раздражать

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

Трение глаз может вызвать их раздражение.

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.

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

анкетa

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

Участники заполнили подробную анкету о своих привычках.

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

памятник

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

Тысячи собираются у Национального памятника.

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

физическая сила и хорошее здоровье; усилия, энергия и энтузиазм

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

После отпуска она приступила к работе с обновлённой энергией.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

депозит, аванс

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

Она внесла 500 долларов на свой сберегательный счет.

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

способность

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

Способность телескопа беспрецедентна.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

раскрывать

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

Компания должна раскрывать всю финансовую информацию.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

компактный; маленький и эффективно спроектированный

Meaning

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

Example

She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.

Она купила компактный автомобиль, который легко помещается в небольшие парковочные места.

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

коррупция

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

Правительство запустило кампанию по борьбе с коррупцией в государственных учреждениях.

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

защитник

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

Собаку воспринимали как защитника семьи.

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

заворачивать

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

Она завернула одеяло вокруг ребенка, чтобы держать его в тепле.

B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

кассрола

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

Кассрола сохранила еду горячей во время ужина.

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.

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

тесто

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

Она месила тесто десять минут, прежде чем его испечь.

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

отчаянно

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

Он отчаянно позвал на помощь после аварии.

B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

ориентированный на цель

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

Быть ориентированным на цель важно для достижения успеха.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

аббатство

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

Старая аббатство на холме привлекает множество туристов каждый год.

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

индустриализация

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

Индустриализация кардинально изменила мировую экономику.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

билингвальный

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

Она выросла в билингвальной семье, говорящей как на английском, так и на испанском.

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

законодательство

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

Правительство приняло новое законодательство для защиты окружающей среды.

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.

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

конденсация

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

Конденсация образовалась на окнах в холодную ночь.

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

моющее средство

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

Она купила новый бренд моющего средства для стирки.

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

хронологический

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

События были перечислены в хронологическом порядке.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

неофициальный

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

Неофициальные результаты показали близкую гонку.

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

соотношение

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

Соотношение мальчиков и девочек в классе 2:1.

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

пахать

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

Фермер пашет поле каждую весну.

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.

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

устрица

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

Она заказала свежие устрицы в ресторане морепродуктов.

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

медвежонок

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

Медвежонок оставался рядом с матерью для защиты.

B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

Она изучает ботанику в университете.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

средневековый

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

Замок — это знаменитый средневековый памятник.

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

метельщик

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро.

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

остатки

Meaning

the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed

Example

The remains of the meal were left on the table.

Остатки еды остались на столе.

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

размывать

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

Слезы размазали её зрение.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

жених

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

Сара познакомила своего жениха с родителями во время семейного ужина.

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

решение проблем

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

Навыки решения проблем ключевые для лидерства.

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

вдыхать

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

Сделайте глубокий вдох и медленно вдыхайте.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

обдуманный

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Её ответ был спокойным и обдуманным, не импульсивным.

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.

B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

украшение

Meaning

A decorative object that adds beauty to something.

Example

The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.

Рождественская елка была украшена цветными украшениями.

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

постановление

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

Постановление суда было в пользу обвиняемого.

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

достойный любви; милый

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

Щенок был настолько милым, что все хотели его усыновить.

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

престиж

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

Университет приобрел международный престиж благодаря своим исследованиям.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

стремиться

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

Она старалась закончить проект вовремя.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

артефакт

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Музей выставил древние артефакты из Египта.

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

рассчитанный

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

Ее рассчитанный ход дал ей преимущество над конкурентами.

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

отправить

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

Пожалуйста, отправьте ваше задание до пятницы.

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

тайм-блокинг

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

Тайм-блокинг помогает улучшить производительность и эффективность.

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.

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

капелла

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

Пара поженилась в маленькой капелле в деревне.

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

окружность

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

Учитель попросил нас вычислить окружность круга.

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

бобовое

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

Бобовые являются отличным источником белка для вегетарианцев.

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

сохранение

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

Правильная сохранность увеличивает срок службы оборудования.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

беспокойный; тревожный; неловкий

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

Она чувствовала себя беспокойно, когда шла одна ночью.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

аморальный

Meaning

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.

Example

He was fired for his immoral behavior.

Его уволили за его аморальное поведение.

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

верховый всадник

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

Верховый всадник упал с лошади.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

симфония

Meaning

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Example

The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

Оркестр исполнил Пятую симфонию Бетховена.

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

тка́ть

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

Она научилась ткать красивые ковры.

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

Технологический сектор быстро растет.

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

виртуальная реальность

Meaning

Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.

Example

Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.

Виртуальная реальность (VR) широко используется в играх и тренажерах.

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

удовлетворённый

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

Она была удовлетворена своей простой жизнью.

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.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

важным образом

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

Важно, что отчет подчеркивает необходимость немедленных действий.

B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

педагог

Meaning

a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor

Example

She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.

Она преданная педагог, которая вдохновляет своих учеников каждый день.

B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

нехватка

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

Его отчет не хватал деталей.

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

долговечный; прочный; устойчивый

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

Эта прочная ткань будет служить много лет.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

привередливый; очень выборочный; особенный в том, что ему нравится или что он принимает

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

Example

He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.

Он очень привередлив в ресторанах, где он ест.

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

пар

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

Пар воды поднимался с горячего тротуара после дождя.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

выдающийся

Meaning

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

Example

He is a prominent leader in the community.

Он ведущий лидер в сообществе.

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

пересечение

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

Две встречи перекрываются на час.

B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

молоти

Meaning

to crush into small particles; to work hard

Example

She grinds coffee beans every morning.

Она молет кофейные зерна каждое утро.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

осада

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

Осадка замка продолжалась три месяца.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

качать

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Деревья качались мягко на ветру.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

символ

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

Голубь - это символ мира.

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

рядом; вместе с;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

Она шла рядом с другом по парку.

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

одобрение

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

Одобрение знаменитости увеличило продажи продукта.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

слабый; больной; бледный

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

Больной ребенок нуждался в дополнительном уходе и внимании.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

круг / электрический путь

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

Бегуны завершили круг вокруг парка.

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

новое предприятие

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

Стартап получил финансирование от инвесторов.

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

влажный

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

Комната казалась холодной и влажной после дождя.

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

хаос; беспорядок; путаница

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

Землетрясение вызвало хаос в городе, когда здания обрушились, а люди паниковали.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

исключительный

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

Исключительный талант стимулирует инновации.

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

методология

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

Исследование было проведено с использованием новой методологии.

B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

десна; вязкое вещество

Meaning

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

Example

The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.

Стоматолог проверил её десну на наличие признаков заболевания.

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

субтитры

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

Используйте субтитры для лучшего понимания.

B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

неизбежный

Meaning

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Example

Death is an inevitable part of life.

Смерть - неизбежная часть жизни.

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

пастбище

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

Коровы мирно паслись на лугу.

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

изумруд

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

Изумрудное ожерелье сверкало на солнце.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

невообразимый

Meaning

impossible to conceive; beyond imagination

Example

The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.

Масштабы разрушений были невообразимы, пока мы не увидели их собственными глазами.

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

таракан

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

Таракан быстро побежал по кухонному полу.

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

цунами

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

Цунами разрушило прибрежный город, оставив тысячи людей без крова.

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

усилить

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

Коммуникация может усилить связи между людьми.

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

пристегнуть

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

Пожалуйста, пристегните ремень перед взлетом самолета.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

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 /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

поведение / осанка

Meaning

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

Example

Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.

Её спокойная осанка впечатлила всех в комнате.

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

территориальный

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

Два государства имели территориальный спор по поводу острова.

B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

прирученный; спокойный; послушный

Meaning

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

Example

The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.

Прирученный лев показывал фокусы в цирке.

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

расовый

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

Расовое равенство - важная проблема во многих обществах.

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

трудиться усердно

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Фермеры toil на полях с рассвета до заката.

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

полностью; совершенно

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

Я полностью вовлечен в этот проект.

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

листьевые овощи

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

Употребление листовых овощей важно для хорошего здоровья.

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

соперничество; конкуренция

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

Соперничество между двумя командами сделало матч захватывающим.

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

добыча

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

Добыча полезных ископаемых в этом регионе возросла в последние годы.

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

специализация

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

Его специализация — итальянская кухня.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

неважный

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

Затраты были настолько незначительными, что никто их не заметил.

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

верно

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

Она верно посещала все встречи, несмотря на свой плотный график.

B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

шерстяное платье

Meaning

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Example

She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.

Она носила теплое шерстяное платье в зимние месяцы.

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

руководство

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

Компания выпустила новые руководства по безопасности сотрудников.

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

спорный

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

Это спорно, будет ли политика работать.

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

неясный; неопределенный

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

Его объяснение было слишком неясным, чтобы я мог понять.