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C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

сокращать
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
Компания была вынуждена сократить свои расходы из-за сокращения бюджета.
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

рубинового оттенка лицо
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
Рубиновое лицо старика показывало, что он был в хорошем здоровье.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

гибкий
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Тело гимнастки было удивительно гибким.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

сеять
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Фермер посеет пшеничные семена на поле завтра.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

это
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
Это моя книга на столе.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

гениальный
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Его гениальные идеи изменили современную физику.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

шутливый
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Он просто шутил, когда сказал, что уйдёт с работы.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

прачечник
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
Прачечник собирал грязную одежду из каждого дома в деревне.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

чесотка
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Бродячая собака страдала от чесотки.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

чрезмерная тревога
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Было много драматической озабоченности по поводу политического кризиса.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

медиа
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Новости были широко распространены во всех формах медиа.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

царица ночи
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Цветы царицы ночи наполнили сад своим сладким ароматом.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

ложка
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Он использовал ложку, чтобы поесть суп.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

суббота
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Мы идем на пляж в субботу.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

естественная среда обитания
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Защита естественной среды обитания критически важна для бабочек.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

ленивый; неохотный работать
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Он был слишком ленив, чтобы на выходных убрать свою комнату.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

незнакомец
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Никогда не бери конфеты у незнакомца.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

триумвир
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
Цезарь был триумвиром в первом римском триумвирате.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

олимпийские игры
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Олимпийские игры собирают лучших спортсменов мира.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ритуал
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
Свадебная церемония включала многие традиционные ритуальные элементы.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

плохого качества
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Подрядчик сделал плохую работу при ремонте.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

безвкусный
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
Суп был безвкусным и требовал больше приправ.
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.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

человек смешанной расы (устаревший и оскорбительный термин)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Слово 'мулат' теперь считается устаревшим и оскорбительным.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

образовательный
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Путешествие было образовательным опытом.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

пистолет
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
Офицер вытащил свой пистолет из кобуры.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

язвительный
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Его язвительные замечания обидели всех в комнате.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

автократ
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Автократ контролировал страну железным кулаком.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

эротический
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Роман содержал несколько эротических сцен.
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.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

курица
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
Курица снесла свежие яйца в гнезде.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

пара
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Они составляют прекрасную пару и состоят в браке уже пять лет.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

изменчивый
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Человеческие эмоции изменчивы и могут быстро меняться.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

редкий
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Редко можно найти такие красивые ювелирные изделия ручной работы в наши дни.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

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

particles

частицы
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Частицы PM2.5 наносят вред дыхательному здоровью.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

эвакуировать
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Жителей попросили эвакуировать здание после срабатывания пожарной тревоги.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

многофункциональные информационные рамки
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
Цифровая грамотность включает в себя создание многофункциональных информационных рамок.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

обильный; в большом количестве
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
Урожай был обильным в этом году благодаря хорошей погоде.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

перевернуть
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Она перевернула блин в сковороде.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

реклама
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
Реклама привлекла много новых клиентов.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

медуза
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
Медуза плавала грациозно по воде со своим прозрачным телом.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

битва
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Солдаты готовились к последней битве.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

поражающий
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
Большие задачи могут казаться поражающими.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

палец на ноге
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Она ударилась пальцем ноги о ножку стула.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

истечь
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Мой паспорт истечет в следующем месяце.
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.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

связанный с Артуром
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Роман происходит в артуровском мире рыцарей и замков.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

слава
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Молодой актер достиг международной славы благодаря последнему фильму.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

полоса или линия; двигаться очень быстро в определенном направлении
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Молния пронеслась по ночному небу.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

доверенная подруга
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
Слуга королевы стала ее самой доверенной подругой.
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

добиться успеха
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
Она упорно работала, чтобы преуспеть в своей карьере.
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

ясность
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
Его объяснение было очень ясным, что сделало его легко понятным.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

пронизан
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Страна была пронизана коррупцией.
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.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

соревноваться
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Несколько компаний конкурируют за доминирование на рынке.
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

газификация
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
Газификация широко используется для производства топливного газа из угля.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

ускорять
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
Водитель ускорился, чтобы обогнать грузовик.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

временный
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
Природа временности славы делает её трудно сохраняемой.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

игрок
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Опытный игрок знал, когда спрятать свои карты и когда делать большую ставку.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

атрибут
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Важно атрибут дерева - его гибкость.
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

реактивный самолет
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
Самолет взлетел плавно и быстро достиг крейсерской высоты.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

все
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Все должны принести свой обед.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

электрический рисоварка
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Рисоварка автоматически выключается, когда рис идеально приготовлен.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

обсуждения
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Обсуждения устойчивости продолжались несколько часов.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

повторный; происходящий несколько раз
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Он сделал повторные попытки связаться с ней.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

избегание
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
Избегание трудных разговоров может позже создать большие проблемы.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

военный
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
Страна ввела военное положение во время кризиса.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

значительный
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Социальные сети оказывают значительное влияние на отношения.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

популяция бабочек
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Популяция бабочек уменьшается из-за утраты среды обитания.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

невроз
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Его невроз усложнял социальные взаимодействия.
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

критерий; эталон
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Его честность стала критерием, по которому измерялись все остальные сотрудники.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

манекен
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Манекен в витрине был одет в красное платье.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

приседать
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Он присел, чтобы завязать шнурки.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

дополнительная мелодия
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
Хор добавил красивую дополнительную мелодию к гимну.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

крючок
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Она научилась вязать шарф на зиму.
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

с
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
Она пошла на рынок с подругой.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

антропоморфный
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
Статуя имела антропоморфную форму, напоминающую человека.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

уведомления
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Выключите уведомления, чтобы оставаться сосредоточенным.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

микронутриенты
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Микронутриенты необходимы для клеточной функции.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

насилие; жестокость; экстремальная интенсивность
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Правительство осудило все формы насилия против гражданских лиц.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

кабинка
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Она работает в кабинке с тремя другими коллегами.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

интересный
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
Документальный фильм о космосе был очень интересным.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

беречь
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Она бережно хранит воспоминания о своем детстве.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

тайный
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Он бросил тайный взгляд на дверь перед тем, как уйти.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

красивый
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
Актриса была известна своими красивыми чертами.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

в настоящее время; скоро; через некоторое время
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
Доктор скоро вас примет.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

аппозиция (параллельная грамматика)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
В фразе 'мой друг Иван' слово 'Иван' находится в аппозиции с 'моим другом'.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

обетный
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Она зажгла обетную свечу в церкви как молитву.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

заметно учащенное, сильное или нерегулярное сердцебиение из-за волнения или медицинского состояния
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Она почувствовала палпитацию перед своим собеседованием.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

запад
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Солнце заходит на западе.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

запускать бизнес с использованием личных ресурсов без внешнего финансирования
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Он начал свой бизнес с минимальными ресурсами.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

несоциальный
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Он предпочитает несоциальные часы работы, чтобы работать один.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

неразлучный
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Эти два друга неразлучны с детства.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

бесстыдный; наглый
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Он сказал бессовестную ложь без всяких колебаний.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

сани
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Дети катались на санях с заснеженной горы.
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

тоска
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
Тоска от долгих встреч часто истощает мотивацию.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

обмануть
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
Компания была обвинена в попытке обмануть инвесторов.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

процедура
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Следуйте процедуре для точности.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

последовательный
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Она выиграла три последовательные игры в турнире.
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.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

признавать
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Он признался в своей ошибке своему учителю.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

животный мир определённого региона
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
Фауна африканской саванны включает львов и слонов.
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.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

заменитель
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
Деньги не могут быть заменой настоящему счастью.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

нежелание
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Она проявила явное нежелание присоединиться к встрече.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

тектонический
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Тектонические движения вызывают землетрясения и образование гор.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

урожай
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Урожайность сельскохозяйственных культур снизилась из-за экстремальных погодных условий.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

освобождение рабов
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Освобождение рабов стало поворотным моментом в истории.
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 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

область
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Математика — ее основная область знаний.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

исключение
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
Его постоянное плохое поведение привело к исключению из школы.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

периметр
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Солдаты охраняли периметр лагеря.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

драма
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
Она любит смотреть исторические драмеди-сериалы.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

демонический
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Солдаты сражались с демонической яростью.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

парализовать
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Неожиданный шок, казалось, парализовал его.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

зловещий
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Покинутое здание имело зловещую атмосферу.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

учреждение
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
Ресторан — это новое учреждение в городе.