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C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

реверанс
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Она сделала быстрый реверанс перед тем, как покинуть сцену.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

противоречить
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Его действия противоречат его словам.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

фарс, игра в мимику
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
Процесс был ничем иным, как политическим фарсом.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

консолидировать
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Компания стремится консолидировать свою рыночную позицию.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

век; столетие
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
Древний замок стоит более пяти веков.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

тесный, неудобно маленький
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Комната была так тесна, что мы едва могли двигаться.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

очищать
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Пожалуйста, очистите стол после ужина.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

общественные программы
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Общественные программы повышают осведомленность о сохранении бабочек.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

курсивное письмо
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
Учитель попросил студентов написать эссе курсивом.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

трус
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Он назвал себя трусом, потому что не встал против хулигана.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

коралл
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Кораллы в рифе дают укрытие многим морским существам.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

непрерывный; постоянный;
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
Постоянный шум с строительного участка был очень раздражающим.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

сворачиваться
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Кровь быстро свернулась после пореза.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

обстоятельства
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
При обычных обстоятельствах она уже бы пришла.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

картограф
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Картограф тщательно нарисовал карту новой территории.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

пересекать
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Мы пересекли реку, используя деревянный мост.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

шумный
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Шумная аудитория потребовала дополнительный номер от группы.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

цветок петушиного гребня
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Яркие красные цветы петушиного гребня добавили яркие цвета в клумбу.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

шифон
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Она носила красивое шифоновое платье на вечеринке.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

усложнять
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Новые правила только усложнят процесс.
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

ядро
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
Честность — это ядро их ценностей.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

замок; дворец;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Средневековый замок возвышался величественно на вершине холма.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

приправы/соус
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
Кетчуп - популярная приправа во многих странах.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

занавеска
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Она закрыла занавески, чтобы заблокировать яркий солнечный свет.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

идти по ветру как можно ближе
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
Яхта шла против ветра, прорезая волны.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

едкий, саркастический
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
Её едкие замечания ранили его чувства.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

приходить
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Пожалуйста, приходите на мою день рождения.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

комментарий
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Она оставила добрый комментарий под моей фотографией.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

обязательство
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Президент подтвердил свою приверженность защите окружающей среды.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

канадский
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Она наслаждается канадской культурой и традициями.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

согласие
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
Она дала свое согласие перед операцией.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

незаконные товары
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
Полиция изъяла партию контрабандных сигарет.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

сравнительный
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
Исследование показало сравнительные результаты между различными методами обучения.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

состязаться, утверждать
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Атлеты со всего мира борются за чемпионство.
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

состояние
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
Состояние ухудшается без надлежащего лечения.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

поверхностный
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Он лишь поверхностно взглянул на отчет перед встречей.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

кандидат
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
Кандидат произнес сильную речь во время дебатов.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

детский; поведение, характерное для ребенка, но неподобающее для взрослого
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Его детское поведение на встрече было довольно неловким.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

котел
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
Ведьма помешивала свое зелье в большом котле.
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

сжимать
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
Змея сжала свою добычу, прежде чем проглотить её.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

космография
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Средневековые ученые практиковали космографию для составления карт звезд и планет.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

казино
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Они провели вечер, играя в карты в казино.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

столкновение
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Два автомобиля столкнулись на перекрёстке.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

восстанавливающийся, в период восстановления после болезни или лечения
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
В больнице есть специальное отделение для пациентов, восстанавливающихся после болезни.
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

жаловаться
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
Он часто жалуется на шум в соседстве.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

столкнуться, сталкиваться
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Два автомобиля столкнулись на перекрестке.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

шеф-повар
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
Шеф специализируется на авангардных блюдах.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

экипаж
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Экипаж корабля работал неустанно во время бури.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

примирительный
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Она говорила примирительным тоном, чтобы уменьшить напряжение.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

палка
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Охранник использовал палку, чтобы прогнать вора.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

продолжающийся
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Они продолжают свое путешествие, несмотря на дождь.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

последовательный
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Его речь была ясной и последовательной.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

сапожник
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Сапожник починил мои сломанные туфли идеально.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

излечимый
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Доктор заверил её, что болезнь излечимая.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

велосипед / цикл
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
Она ездит в школу на велосипеде каждый день.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

сердечно
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Вы сердечно приглашены на нашу свадебную церемонию.
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

печенье
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
Она предложила мне печенье с шоколадными чипсами.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

сочинять
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Она сочиняет красивые песни.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

характеристика
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
Доброта - это характерная черта настоящего лидерства.
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

праздновать
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
Россия празднует День России 12 июня.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

фарфоровая посуда
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Дорогие фарфоровые изделия были выставлены в шкафу.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

лом
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Он использовал лом, чтобы удалить старые гвозди.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

консульство
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Он пошел в консульство, чтобы продлить свою визу.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

хор
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
Хор пел прекрасно во время церемонии.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

практика защиты информации с помощью шифрования или кодирования
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
Современная криптография обеспечивает безопасные онлайн-транзакции.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

компетенция
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Ее компетенция как менеджера впечатлила совет.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

потребительский капитализм
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Современный потребительский капитализм ведет к увеличению спроса на товары класса люкс.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

рак
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
Курение является основной причиной рака легких.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

кашель
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
У него сильный кашель, и сегодня он остался дома.
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.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

соучастник (в преступлении)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Он был найден соучастником в преступлении.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

слащавый
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
Десерт был настолько слащавым, что я не смог его доесть.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

слияние
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
Слияние идей из разных культур создало богатую дискуссию.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

празднование
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
Город устроил грандиозное празднование в День независимости.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

каталог
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
Библиотека предоставляет онлайн-каталог всех доступных книг.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

колыбель
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
Ребенок мирно спит в колыбели.
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

передавать
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
Он передал пакет транспортной компании.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

оскорбление, презрение
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Он терпел презрение со стороны своих коллег с терпением.
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

сотрудничество
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
Сотрудничество обеспечивает эффективное решение проблем.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

неожиданный конфликт
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
Между двумя коллегами возник небольшой неожиданный конфликт во время встречи.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

коагулянт
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Врач применил коагулянт, чтобы быстро остановить кровотечение.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

оспаривать, конкурс
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Она решила оспаривать выборы против действующего кандидата.
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

бессердечный; жестокий; безжалостный
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
Он продемонстрировал бессердечное пренебрежение чувствами других.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

клише
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
Речь была наполнена старыми клише, которые не смогли вдохновить аудиторию.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

кавалерия
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
Кавалерия с большим ускорением атаковала поле.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

канарейка
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Канарейка пела прекрасно в своей клетке.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

драматический контраст между светом и тенью
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Картина художника использовала киароскуро, чтобы выделить лицо фигуры.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

колоссальный
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Колоссальные пирамиды Египта являются чудом архитектуры.
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

подтверждение
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
Документы предоставили убедительное подтверждение её утверждений.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

чартер / аренда
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
Компания решила арендовать автобус для поездки.
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

тресина
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
Коза исчезла в тресине на скалах.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

кульминация. Высшая точка чего-либо, особенно достигнутая после долгого времени.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Проект достиг своей кульминации после многих лет усилий.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

краб
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Краб побежал боком по песку.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

идеалы общественной службы
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Идеалы общественной службы должны преподаваться в школах.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

торговля
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Международная торговля значительно расширилась в последние годы.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

в клетку
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
У него была карьера в клетку с большими успехами и неудачами.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

ограничивать
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Заключенный был ограничен в своей камере на 23 часа в день.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

баловать чрезмерно
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Родители должны поддерживать своих детей, не балуя их.
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.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

традиционный
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Многие фермеры до сих пор используют традиционные методы земледелия.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

постоянный
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Постоянная работа ведет к успеху.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

спор; разногласие
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
Новая политика вызвала большую контроверсию среди граждан.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

мог
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Он мог плавать, когда был ребенком.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

коммеморировать
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
Статуя была построена в память о павших героях.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

ползать
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Она тихо поднялась по лестнице, чтобы не разбудить никого.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

коварный
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Он коварный политик, который манипулирует людьми ради власти.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

урожай
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Фермеры собрали свой урожай риса осенью.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

катехизм
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Священник учил детей катехизму каждое воскресенье.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

избыточное или переполненное предложение чего-либо
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
Фестиваль предложил корнукопию фруктов и сладостей.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

плевелы; бесполезные вещи; легкие шутки
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Фермер отделил пшеницу от плевел с помощью традиционных методов.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

креативный
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Она очень креативна в своем письме.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

когнат
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
Испанское слово 'madre' и английское слово 'mother' — когнаты.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

хроматический
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
Художник использовал хроматическую палитру для создания ярких контрастов.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

домик
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Они провели свой отпуск в уютном домике у озера.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

перевозчик
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
Авиакомпания является крупнейшим перевозчиком в стране.
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

предположение
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
Предположение учёного впоследствии оказалось верным.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

сопоставимый
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Два продукта сопоставимы по качеству, но различаются по цене.
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

холодный напиток
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
Я заказал холодный напиток, чтобы справиться с летней жарой.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Капсула. Маленькая растворимая оболочка из желатина, содержащая дозу лекарства, которую проглатывают целиком.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Капсулы содержат контролируемые условия.