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C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

постепенное увеличение громкости
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
Оркестр развивал мощное крешендо перед финалом.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

неграмотность
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
Неграмотность часто ведет к бедности и безработице.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

очищать
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Новый лидер пообещал очистить правительство от коррупции.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

ужалить
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Пчела ужалила его в руку, пока он занимался садоводством.
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

противник
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
Боксер встретился с сильным противником в ринге.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

университет
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Она учит право в университете.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

азиатский морской окунь
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Азиатский морской окунь высоко ценится в аквакультуре за быстрый рост.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

забирать жизни
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
Загрязнение на рабочих местах уносит тысячи жизней ежегодно.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

сильный
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Сильная оборона гарантирует победу.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

эпистемология
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
Эпистемология исследует различие между оправданной верой и мнением.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

помазание
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Священник совершил святую помазание с торжественностью.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

перфорировать
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
Машина может перфорировать листы бумаги для удобства разрыва.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

отвращение
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
У неё сильное отвращение к курению.
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

благоприятные климатические условия
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
Зима предлагает благоприятные климатические условия для сельского хозяйства.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

аускультация
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Доктор провел аускультацию, чтобы проверить легкие пациента.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

народный язык
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Он произнес свою речь на местном наречии, чтобы все могли понять.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

провалить
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Он провалил презентацию и сбил с толку аудиторию.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

хаотичный
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
Внезапное объявление оставило офис в совершенно хаотичном состоянии.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

исходить
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Сладкий аромат исходил из сада.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

мозаичный
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Мозаичный пол был покрыт цветными плитками, расположенными в идеальной симметрии.
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 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

сакристия
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
Священник вошел в сакристию перед началом мессы.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

относящийся к рождению
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
Она вернулась в свою родную деревню после многих лет.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

собака
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
Верная собака терпеливо ждала, когда её хозяин вернется домой.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

милостыня
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Монах раздал милостыню бедным деревенским жителям.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

солнечный
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Этот дом работает на солнечной энергии.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

реферируемый
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
Этот вопрос можно отнести к изменениям в новой политике.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

ука́з
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
Король издал указ, запрещающий курение в общественных местах.
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.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

золото
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
Золотой браслет сверкал на солнце.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

королевский
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
Королевская семья присутствовала на церемонии.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

поливать
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Она поливает растения каждое утро.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

невозмутимый, естественный
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Он остался невозмутимым к критике и продолжал упорно работать.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

манипуляция границами избирательных округов
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
Правящую партию обвинили в манипуляции с округами для получения большего числа мест.
A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

деревня
Meaning
a small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example
They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.
Они живут в маленькой деревне, окруженной горами.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

управление временем
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
Управление временем имеет решающее значение для успеха.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

тоска, желание
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
После многих лет за границей она развила глубокое желание поесть традиционные блюда своей родины.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

браслет
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Она получила золотой браслет в подарок на день рождения.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

благодарить
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Она поблагодарила своего учителя за дополнительную помощь.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

страх; ужас; испуг
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
Гром такой силы испугал её, что она уронила свою чашку с кофе.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

нarrативная песня
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Певец исполнил трогательную балладу о потерянной любви.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

кредит, признание
Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
Она получила признание за свой вклад в проект.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

аутархия
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Нация попыталась достичь аутархии, чтобы уменьшить зависимость от импорта.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

страстно желать, стремиться
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Она жаждет приключений и часто путешествует в отдалённые места.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

счастье
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

легкий галоп
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
Она каталась на лошади по полю с легкостью.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

шампак
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
Дерево шампака во дворе храма расцвело золотыми цветами.
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

палец
Meaning
any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
Example
She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.
Она указала пальцем в направлении музея.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

автоматический
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
У этой машины автоматическая коробка передач.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

бессознательный
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
Камень — это бессознательный объект без сознания.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

перспектива
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Новые перспективы помогают улучшить понимание.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

десять литров
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
Контейнер может вмещать до одного декалитра воды.
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

закончить
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
Она закончила домашку до ужина.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

вербальный, выраженный словами
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Вербальная коммуникация важна в большинстве ситуаций.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

маркетинг, реклама, продвижение
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
Цифровой маркетинг изменил бизнес-стратегии.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

витамин
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Фрукты и овощи являются богатыми источниками витаминов.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

палка для взбивания
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
Бабушка использовала палку для взбивания для приготовления свежего масла.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

участвовать
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Студентов поощряют участвовать во внеклассных мероприятиях.
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

усиление шторма
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
Усиление шторма связано с изменением климата.
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 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

пятнистый двухцветный
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
У фермера есть лошадь пиебальд с черными и белыми пятнами.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

макет
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
Дизайнер представил новый макет для веб-сайта, который был гораздо более удобным для пользователя.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

сок / ослаблять
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Долгий путь начал ослаблять его энергию.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

разрозненный
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Их мнения были разными, что привело к дебатам.
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

весло
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Он опустил весло в воду и потянул лодку вперед.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

разрешение / санкция
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
Пилот получил разрешение на посадку.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

игриво прыгать
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Ягнята прыгали на поле под солнцем.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

утверждать
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Он утверждал, что никогда не видел этого человека раньше.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

панель, группа судей
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
Панель судей объявила победителя конкурса.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

микрокосм
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Маленький город — это микрокосм всей нации.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

бытовая техника
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Современная бытовая техника повышает удобство.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Эврика!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Когда решение, наконец, пришло к нему, он закричал: 'Эврика!'
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

амбидекстр
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Быть амбидекстром может быть полезным в спорте.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

флиртовать
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Она часто флертует с коллегами на работе.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

доверие, вера
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
Свидетель дал доверие алиби обвиняемого.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

психический
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
У неё крепкое психическое здоровье и стойкость.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

зебра
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Зебра бегала по африканской саванне с своим стадом.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

скальпель
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Хирург осторожно использовал скальпель, чтобы сделать первый разрез.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

мрак
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Они шли через мрак пещеры с факелами.
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

умение
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
Ее умение в живописи впечатлило всех.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

отталкивать вниз или наружу
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Жестокие волны сдвинули камни с обрыва.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

черника
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Она собрала свежую чернику для пирога.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

амулет; талисман
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Она носила серебряный амулет на шее на удачу.
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 /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

скрининг или показ
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Больница предложила бесплатное медицинское обследование для всех сотрудников.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

район
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Она пошла голосовать в свой местный район.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

взаимный
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
У них взаимное уважение друг к другу.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

акула
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
Акула — мощный хищник океана.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

резюме
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
Студент сдал краткое изложение длинной статьи.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

звучать
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Зал наполнился аплодисментами.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

страшилка / страх
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
Угроза инфляции стала политическим бугабу.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

громкая или властная женщина
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
Пьеса изображала героиню как яростную вираго, которая бросала вызов традициям.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

продуктивность
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
Улучшенное орошение повышает продуктивность.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

бок о бок
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Солдаты маршировали два бок о бок по улице.
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

одежда
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
Она купила новую одежду для вечеринки.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

продавец
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Продавец автомобилей предложил скидку, чтобы привлечь клиентов.
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

резать
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
Я порезал бумагу ножницами.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

листопадные
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Дубы и клены лиственные, сбрасывающие листья осенью.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

симбиотический
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
Отношения между пчелой и цветком симбиотические.
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

тортилья
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
Она завернула овощи в теплую тортилью.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

колеблющийся
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Она дала запоздалый ответ на интервью.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

химическое вещество
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
Фабрика сбрасывает вредные химические вещества в реку.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

тротуар
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Дети играли на тротуаре.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

твердый
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
Земля была твёрдой под ногами.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

ассоциировать
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
Я ассоциирую эту песню с летом.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

водораздел, ключевой момент
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Движение за независимость было водоразделом в истории нации.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

аналогия
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Учитель использовал аналогию с деревом, чтобы объяснить структуру эссе.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

уволить
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
Компания уволила его за плохую работу.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

ссора, вражда
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Два семейных рода находятся в конфликте уже несколько поколений.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

вносить вклад
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Каждый внес деньги для покупки подарка на прощание для учителя.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

сражаться
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Правительство принимает меры для борьбы с коррупцией.
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

десерт
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
Мы съели мороженое на десерт после ужина.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

автаркия, самодостаточность
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Некоторые страны стремятся к автаркии, чтобы сократить зависимость от импорта.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

развитие персонажа
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Развитие персонажа Сидни Картон глубоко.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

экономить
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Sem'i podyiskivayut ekonomit', sokrashchaya nezhelatel'nye raskhody.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

пропеллер
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Пропеллер самолета прорезал воздух с большой скоростью.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

верующий
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Она твёрдо верит в труд и честность.