C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

компенсировать

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

Польза от новой политики компенсирует её недостатки.

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

постоянно жаловаться

Meaning

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

Example

She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.

Она продолжала жаловаться на ошибки, которые я сделал.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

неверие

Meaning

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

Example

She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.

Она посмотрела на него с недоверием после того, как услышала странную историю.

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

домашний

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

Она носила домашнее платье на деревенском фестивале.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

счастье

Meaning

hanging down loosely; drooping

Example

The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник

Meaning

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

Example

The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.

Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

неприличие

Meaning

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

Example

The politician was accused of financial impropriety.

Политика обвинили в финансовом неприличии.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

интоксикант

Meaning

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Example

Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.

Алкоголь - самый распространенный интоксикант в многих культурах.

C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

умолять

Meaning

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

Example

She entreated him to stay a little longer.

Она умоляла его остаться немного дольше.

C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

гребец

Meaning

a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew

Example

The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.

Опытный гребец греб лодку через реку.

C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

актуарий

Meaning

A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.

Актуарий рассчитал риск перед финализацией страхового полиса.

C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

иеоглифический

Meaning

Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.

Example

The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.

Археологи тщательно изучали иероглифические надписи.

C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

промокший

Meaning

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

Example

His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.

Его одежда была промокшей после сильного дождя.

C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

двухлетний

Meaning

happening every two years

Example

The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.

Двухлетний фестиваль привлекает тысячи посетителей.

C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

стабилизирующая структура

Meaning

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support

Example

The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.

Рыбак греб своим каноэ с аутригером через лагуну.

C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

веселье

Meaning

lively and cheerful activity or celebration

Example

The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.

Свадьба была полна веселья и смеха.

C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

нейропротекторный

Meaning

Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.

Example

Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.

Омега-3 жирные кислоты обладают нейропротективными свойствами.

C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

сияние

Meaning

Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.

Example

The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.

Сияние рассвета осветило всю долину.

C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

относящийся к рыбалке

Meaning

relating to fishing or fishermen

Example

He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.

У него глубокие знания в области рыбачьих техник и видов рыб.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

геммолог

Meaning

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

Example

The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.

Музей показал инструменты для работы с драгоценными камнями, использовавшиеся в древности.

C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

стереть

Meaning

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

Example

He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.

Ему удалось стереть позорное воспоминание из его разума.

C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

посвящение

Meaning

The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.

Example

The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.

Церковь провела специальную службу для посвящения новых священников.

C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

смешной

Meaning

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Example

The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.

Идея летающих свиней совершенно смешная.

C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

смущённый

Meaning

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

Example

She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.

Она выглядела смущённой после того, как услышала неожиданные новости.

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

нескромность

Meaning

lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper

Example

The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.

Статья была раскритикована за тон нескромности.

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

афоризм

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

Он начал свою речь с афоризма о жизни и успехе.

C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

чрезмерно восторженный

Meaning

intensely passionate or fervent

Example

She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.

Она произнесла чрезвычайно восторженную речь в защиту прав человека.

C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

кадры

Meaning

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.

Example

There are 26 cadres under BPSC.

Есть 26 кадров под BPSC.

C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

асонировать

Meaning

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

Example

The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.

Строки асонируют красиво, придавая песне уникальный поток.

C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

запутывать

Meaning

to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist

Example

His mind was befogged by exhaustion.

Его ум был сбит с толку усталостью.

C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

раздражительный

Meaning

bad-tempered and combative; stubborn

Example

The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.

Этот раздражительный старик отказался покидать своё кресло.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

форма метафоры

Meaning

A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.

Example

The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.

Поэт представил метаформу, чтобы соединить образы с конструкцией.

C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

разжигатель войны

Meaning

A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.

Example

The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.

Лидер был раскритикован своими оппонентами как разжигатель войны.

C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

неодобрение / антипатия

Meaning

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

Example

The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.

Новая политика попала в немилость у публики.

C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

осквернять

Meaning

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

Example

The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.

Вандалы осквернили стены древнего храма граффити.

C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

зануда

Meaning

a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others

Example

Don’t be a killjoy at the party.

Не будь занудой на вечеринке.

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

новеллета

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

Автор опубликовал новеллету в качестве превью своей будущей серии.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

претензия на поверхностные знания

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

Его речь была полна сайолизма, не впечатлив никого.

C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

старость

Meaning

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

Example

He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.

Он провел свою старость, вспоминая свою молодость.

C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

очень маленькое количество

Meaning

a very small part or amount

Example

He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.

Ему не важен результат ни в малейшей степени.

C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

бесполезный

Meaning

Useless or futile; of no benefit.

Example

His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.

Его бесполезная попытка починить машину только потратила время.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

лёгкая работа

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

Ему дали лёгкую работу в университете как награду за его лояльность.

C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

шутливый

Meaning

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

Example

The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.

Шутливые замечания профессора развлекли класс.

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

чрезмерное восхищение

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

Певица наслаждалась чрезмерным восхищением своих поклонников.

C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

роды

Meaning

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

Example

The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.

Доктор объяснил студентам этапы родов.

C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

эликсир

Meaning

A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.

Example

The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.

Старая легенда рассказывала о эликсире, который может даровать вечную молодость.

C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

невидимый; без мнений

Meaning

invisible; having no views or opinions

Example

The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.

Привидение оставалось невидимым для большинства людей в haunted доме.

C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

размягчать

Meaning

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

Example

The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

Шеф макерировал фрукты в вине перед подачей.

C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

нравы

Meaning

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community

Example

Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.

Социальные нравы часто диктуют, как люди ведут себя на публике.

C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

похоронить

Meaning

To bury a dead body in the ground.

Example

They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.

Они решили похоронить солдата с полными почестями.

C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

медальон

Meaning

a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture

Example

She wore a gold medallion around her neck.

Она носила золотой медальон на шее.

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

предустановить

Meaning

To establish or set up beforehand.

Example

Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.

Некоторые правила были предустановлены до встречи.

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

модный

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

Она носила модный наряд, который привлек внимание всех.

C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

лишать

Meaning

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

Example

The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.

Новый закон угрожал лишить многих фермеров их земли.

C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

выводить из строя

Meaning

to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function

Example

The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.

Травма вывела игрока из строя на оставшуюся часть сезона.

C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

таксономист

Meaning

A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.

Example

The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.

Таксономист обнаружил новый вид насекомых.

C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

глупость

Meaning

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

Example

His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.

Его постоянные глупости сделали встречу трудной для восприятия всерьез.

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

задолженность

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

Его подали в суд за задолженность по аренде.

C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

моралистичный и самодовольный

Meaning

self-righteously moralistic and superior

Example

He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.

Он казался моралистом и самодовольным, когда исправлял манеры всех.

C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

защищенная сторона от ветра

Meaning

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.

Example

They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.

Они поставили свой лагерь на защищенной стороне холма.

C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

сумерки

Meaning

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

Example

We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.

Мы шли домой вместе в тихие сумерки.

C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

судебный

Meaning

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

Example

He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.

Он известен как судебный сосед, который часто подает в суд на людей.

C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

скромный

Meaning

reserved, modest, and shy

Example

She gave him a demure smile.

Она подарила ему скромную улыбку.

C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

громкие слова

Meaning

to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power

Example

The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.

Менеджер говорил о том, как уволит людей, но ничего не сделал.

C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

пират

Meaning

a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts

Example

The corsair plundered ships along the coast.

Корсар грабил корабли вдоль побережья.

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

истощаемый

Meaning

able to be used up completely; not infinite

Example

Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.

Уголь и нефть — это истощаемые ресурсы.

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

лишний

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

Example

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

Его пожертвование было лишним, намного больше, чем кто-либо просил.

C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

криво

Meaning

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

Example

The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.

Картина на стене висела немного криво.

C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

невинная молодая женщина

Meaning

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

Example

She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.

Она сыграла роль невинной молодой женщины в пьесе с большим обаянием.

C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

старая женщина

Meaning

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

Example

The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.

Дети испугались истории о злой старой женщине в лесу.

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

публичная драка

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

Полиция была вызвана, чтобы прекратить драку у стадиона.

Meaning

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

Example

Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.

C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

предоставить доказательства или аргументы

Meaning

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

Example

The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.

Адвокат привел несколько примеров, чтобы поддержать его дело.

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

богатый; обеспеченный; состоятельный

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

Она из богатой семьи с обширной недвижимостью.

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

современны́й

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

Оба художника были современными и часто влияли друг на друга.

C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

помпезная речь

Meaning

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

Example

The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.

Речь политика была полна фустиана и пустых обещаний.

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

графит

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

Художник нарисовал портрет карандашом с графитом.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

пестицидный

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

Пестилентная атмосфера болота заставляла людей болеть.

C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

апогей

Meaning

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

Империя достигла своего апогея в 18 веке.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

супружеский

Meaning

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Example

They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.

Они наслаждались долгой супружеской жизнью счастья.

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

экипировать

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

Солдаты были экипированы всем боевым снаряжением.

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

неразделимый

Meaning

impossible to reduce or simplify further

Example

The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.

Дробь 3/7 неразделима.

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

дешевый и показной, но низкого качества

Meaning

cheap and showy but of poor quality

Example

She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.

Она носила дешевое и показное ожерелье, которое легко сломалось.

C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

согласованность

Meaning

Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.

Example

There is a strong concordance between the two reports.

Существует сильная согласованность между двумя отчетами.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

синод

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

Синод собрался, чтобы обсудить реформы в церкви.

C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

предвыборная кампания

Meaning

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

Example

The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

Кандидат набрал популярность во время предвыборной кампании.

C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

непристойный

Meaning

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

Example

He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.

Его арестовали за непристойные замечания на публике.

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

комментарий в скобках

Meaning

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

Example

He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.

Он добавил комментарий в скобках во время лекции.

C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

проницательный

Meaning

Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.

Example

The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.

Проницательная природа детектива помогла раскрыть тайну.

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

орнаментальный дизайн

Meaning

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

Example

The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.

Потолок был украшен изысканными арабесками.

C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

растратить деньги

Meaning

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

Example

The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.

Бухгалтера обвинили в растрате средств компании.

C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

неуклюжий, глупый или бесчувственный человек

Meaning

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person

Example

Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!

Не будь таким офом – аккуратно моешь посуду!

C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

гибкий и грациозный

Meaning

gracefully flexible and supple

Example

Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.

Её гибкая фигура позволяла ей двигаться как балерина.

C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

подиатр

Meaning

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.

Example

The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.

Подиатр лечил её болезненные мозоли и натоптыши.

C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

совершить кругосветное плавание

Meaning

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

Example

Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

Магеллан был первым, кто совершил кругосветное плавание.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

получатель

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

Получатель получил отправление вовремя.

C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

болото

Meaning

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.

Example

The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.

Автомобиль застрял в болоте после сильного дождя.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

добавить сверх

Meaning

to add something to what has already been added

Example

The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.

Автор решил добавить новую главу в переработанное издание.

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

синхронизация

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

Синхронизация движений танцоров поразила зрителей.

C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

финч (маленькая поющая птица)

Meaning

a small songbird with a short, stout bill

Example

A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.

Яркий финч сидел на ветке и пел сладко.

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

доставать

Meaning

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

Example

I hope my request does not discommode you.

Надеюсь, мой запрос не вызовет у вас неудобства.

C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

гармониум

Meaning

a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound

Example

She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.

Она исполняла молитвенные песни на гармониуме в храме.

C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

гиббон

Meaning

a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia

Example

The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.

Гиббон грациозно раскачивался между деревьями, используя длинные руки.

C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

орлятко

Meaning

A young eagle.

Example

The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.

Орлятко ждал в гнезде, когда его мать вернется.

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

формальное представление

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

Адвокат сделал представление доказательств в суде.

C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

мегалитический

Meaning

Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.

Example

The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.

Мегалитические сооружения в древних цивилизациях fascinируют.

C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

фантасмагорический

Meaning

Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.

Example

The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.

Фильм создал фантасмагорическое видение другого мира.

C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

кода

Meaning

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

Example

The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.

Роман заканчивается рефлексивной кодой, которая связывает темы.

C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

поднимать

Meaning

to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly

Example

The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.

Рабочие должны были поднять тяжелый камень, чтобы очистить путь.

C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

снять (шляпу) как знак уважения

Meaning

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

Example

He doffed his hat as the procession passed.

Он снял свою шляпу, когда проходила процессия.

C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

ложная история

Meaning

a false or unfounded story or rumor

Example

The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.

Статья оказалась ничем иным, как ложной историей.

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

новичок

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

Будучи новичком в программировании, она часто просила советы у своего наставника.

C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

погоны

Meaning

An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.

Example

The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.

У униформы генерала были золотые погоны на каждом плече.

C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

исправить

Meaning

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

Example

The editor emended the manuscript before publication.

Редактор исправил рукопись перед публикацией.

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

зоопланктон

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

Зоопланктон играет важную роль в водной пищевой цепи.