C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

децибел

Meaning

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

Example

The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.

Уровень шума на заводе превысил 90 децибелов.

C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

фармакопея

Meaning

An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.

Example

The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.

Доктор обратился к фармакопее, чтобы проверить правильную дозу лекарства.

A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

отдельно; далеко друг от друга; на куски

Meaning

separately; away from each other; in pieces

Example

The two buildings are far apart from each other.

Два здания находятся далеко друг от друга.

B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

гиена

Meaning

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

Example

The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.

Гиена смеялась в темноте ночи.

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

пермакультура

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

Перма-культура способствует развитию автономных сельскохозяйственных систем.

C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

лжец

Meaning

a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar

Example

No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.

Никто ему не доверял, потому что он был известным лжецом.

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

согласный

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

Слово 'кот' имеет два согласных и одну гласную.

C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

состязаться

Meaning

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Example

Several companies are vying for the contract.

Несколько компаний борются за контракт.

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

отключить

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

пожалуйста, отключите зарядное устройство от розетки

C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

пустословие

Meaning

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

Example

The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.

Контракт был заполнен ненужной юридической болтовней.

C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

конгрессуальный

Meaning

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

Example

The bill received strong congressional support.

Законопроект получил сильную поддержку от Конгресса.

C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

выкорчевать

Meaning

To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.

Example

They uprooted the old tree from the garden.

Они вырвали старое дерево из сада.

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

скромный

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

Несмотря на его успех, он остался скромным и смиренным.

C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

унизить

Meaning

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

Example

She was mortified when she tripped on stage.

Она была поражена, когда споткнулась на сцене.

B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

экологический

Meaning

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example

The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.

Компания приняла новые политики для снижения экологического ущерба.

A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

одеяло

Meaning

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth

Example

She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.

Она завернулась в теплое одеяло в холодную ночь.

C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

кишечник

Meaning

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.

Example

The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.

Врач объяснил, как питательные вещества всасываются в тонкой кишке.

A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

приятель

Meaning

a close friend or companion, used informally

Example

He went to the movies with his best buddy.

Он пошел в кино со своим лучшим приятелем.

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

супница

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

Она принесла горячий суп на стол в серебряной супнице.

C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

порочность

Meaning

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

Example

The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.

Преступник стал известен за свои смелые побеги.

C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

спорный

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

Можно спорить, что технологии улучшили качество нашей жизни.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

рабочая сила

Meaning

the people engaged in or available for work

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.

Компания планирует увеличить свою рабочую силу на 20%.

A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

очевидный; легко воспринимаемый

Meaning

easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind

Example

It was obvious that she was upset about something.

Было очевидно, что она была расстроена чем-то.

C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

пахнуть плохо; производить сильное впечатление чего-то неприятного или нежелательного

Meaning

to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable

Example

The garbage can reeks of rotten food.

Ведро для мусора пахнет гнилыми продуктами.

C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

реплицировать

Meaning

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

Example

The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.

Учёный пытался реплицировать эксперимент для точности.

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

прощание

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

Компания организовала прощальную вечеринку для уходящего менеджера.

C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

эрозия

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

Example

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

Береговая линия начала разрушаться из-за постоянных волн.

C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

мошенник

Meaning

a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain

Example

The police finally caught the notorious swindler.

Полиция наконец поймала известного мошенника.

B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

потрясающий

Meaning

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

Example

The concert last night was absolutely terrific.

Концерт прошлой ночью был абсолютно потрясающий.

A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

половина

Meaning

one of two equal parts of something

Example

He ate half of the cake.

Он съел половину торта.

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

амфитеатр

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

Концерт состоялся в древнем амфитеатре.

C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

прикован к постели

Meaning

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

Example

The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.

Пожилой человек прикован к постели уже несколько месяцев.

A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

пакет

Meaning

a container or wrapping in which something is packed

Example

He received a package in the mail.

Он получил пакет по почте.

C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

провокационный

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

Example

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

Она носила провокативное платье на вечеринку.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

сходство; подобие

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Между двумя картинами есть поразительное сходство.

A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

рыбак

Meaning

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

Example

The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.

Рыбак поймал три большие рыбы в реке сегодня.

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

романс

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

Их роман начался, когда они встретились в университетской библиотеке.

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

к тому же

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

Работа сложная; к тому же, она требует отличных навыков общения.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

ксенофоб

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

Example

The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.

Ксенофобские комментарии лидера вызвали возмущение по всей стране.

B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

мужественный

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men

Example

He has a deep, masculine voice.

У него глубокий, мужественный голос.

C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

сожалеть

Meaning

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

Example

Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.

Критики сожалели о недостатке разнообразия в фильме.

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

обнажать

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

Лес был лишён деревьев из-за незаконной вырубки.

A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

банк

Meaning

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

Example

She deposited the money in the bank.

Она положила деньги в банк.

C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

механизация

Meaning

The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.

Example

Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.

Механизация революционизировала сельское хозяйство.

A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

войти

Meaning

to go into; to come or go inside

Example

Please knock before you enter the room.

Пожалуйста, постучите, прежде чем войти в комнату.

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

приглашённый

Meaning

asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something

Example

She was invited to the party.

Её пригласили на вечеринку.

C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

виртуоз

Meaning

A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.

Example

The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.

Пианист — настоящий виртуоз, очаровывающий аудиторию по всему миру.

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

терапевтический

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

Медитация очень терапевтична для психического благополучия.

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

понести

Meaning

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

Example

He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.

Он понёс штраф за неправильную парковку.

C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

поставлять

Meaning

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

Example

The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.

Компания поставляет органические продукты для клиентов, заботящихся о своем здоровье.

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

лосось

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

Они подали жареного лосося на ужин.

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

нейтралитет

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

Нейтралитет способствует доверию в процессе принятия решений.

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

переставлять

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

Она решила переставить мебель в своей гостиной.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

биоразлагаемый

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

Биораслагаемые материалы разлагаются естественным образом, не нанося вреда окружающей среде.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

укоренившийся

Meaning

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

Example

Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.

Коррупция глубоко укоренилась в системе.

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

на самом деле

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

Она на самом деле завершила проект раньше срока.

C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

разгибатель мышцы

Meaning

a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.

Example

The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.

Разгибательные мышцы в руке помогают выпрямить локоть.

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

фонический символ

Meaning

a written symbol representing a speech sound

Example

The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.

Учитель показал, как каждая фоно́грамма представляет определённый звук.

C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

чепуха

Meaning

silly or nonsensical talk

Example

The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.

Речь политика была полна бессмысленной чепухи.

C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

оплата труда; компенсация; вознаграждение

Meaning

money paid for work or services; compensation or reward

Example

The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.

Эта работа предлагает отличную оплату труда и преимущества.

C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

траектория

Meaning

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Example

The satellite followed its intended trajectory.

Спутник следовал по своей запланированной траектории.

C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

обновить

Meaning

To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.

Example

The company decided to refurbish its old office.

Компания решила обновить свой старый офис.

C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

неохотный

Meaning

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

Example

She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.

Она дала ему неохотную улыбку после ссоры.

B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

прогресс; развитие; предоплата

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

Технологии сделали большие успехи в последние годы.

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

крест

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

Example

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

Старый храм показывал вырезанный крест над алтарем.

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

вязкий

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

Мед — это вязкая жидкость, которая течет медленно.

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

изменение климата

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

Изменение климата вызывает больше природных катастроф.

C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

перехитрить

Meaning

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

Example

The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.

Малая компания сумела перехитрить своего большого соперника.

B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

приземление

Meaning

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

Example

The plane made a smooth touchdown.

Самолет совершил плавное приземление.

C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ужасный

Meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Example

The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

Компания была оштрафована за свои ужасные нарушения безопасности.

B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

цивилизации

Meaning

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Example

Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.

Древние цивилизации развили сложные системы управления.

B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

инновационный

Meaning

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Example

Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.

Необходимы инновационные стратегии для борьбы с загрязнением.

B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

репетиция; тренировка выступления

Meaning

a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance

Example

The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.

Последняя репетиция перед открытием ночи прошла идеально.

B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

принцип

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Example

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

Честность - это ключевой принцип лидерства.

A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

беспокойство, предмет беспокойства

Meaning

to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest

Example

Environmental issues concern all of us.

Экологические проблемы волнуют нас всех.

C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

неэффективное управление

Meaning

Bad or careless management of something.

Example

Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.

Неэффективное управление пластиковыми отходами усугубляет загрязнение.

C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

молоток

Meaning

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

Example

The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.

Плотник использовал резиновый молоток, чтобы не повредить дерево.

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

вести

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

Священник будет совершать церемонию бракосочетания.

C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

многогранный

Meaning

Having many different aspects or features

Example

The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.

Многогранный подход к проблеме привел к инновационным решениям.

C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

закат солнца

Meaning

the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon

Example

We planned to reach the village before sundown.

Мы планировали добраться до деревни до заката солнца.

C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

статус ученика

Meaning

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

Example

During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.

Во время своего ученика он изучал право под руководством старшего барриста.

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

щель

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

Вставьте карту в щель, чтобы открыть дверь.

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

ягненок

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

Маленький ягненок следовал за своей матерью повсюду.

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

агролесоводство

Meaning

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

Example

Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.

Агролесоводство улучшает качество почвы и урожайность культур.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

неприемлемый

Meaning

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Example

The politician resigned when his position became untenable.

Политик ушел в отставку, когда его позиция стала неприемлемой.

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

аномальный

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

Учёные наблюдали аномальный результат в ходе эксперимента.

C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

сонный

Meaning

Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.

Example

The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.

Сомнолентная лекция заставила половину класса заснуть.

C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

антропогенный

Meaning

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

Example

Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.

Изменение климата в значительной степени вызвано антропогенными факторами.

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

обязательства

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

Глобальные обязательства в области возобновляемой энергии растут.

C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

узколобый

Meaning

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

Example

His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.

Его узколобая позиция помешала ему принять новые идеи.

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

отрекаться

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

Царь решил абдицировать трон.

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

перевод

Meaning

the process of converting text or speech from one language into another

Example

She completed the translation of the book within two months.

Она завершила перевод книги за два месяца.

C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

пенология

Meaning

The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.

Example

He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.

Он решил специализироваться на пенологии, чтобы помочь улучшить систему тюрем.

C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

вмятина

Meaning

a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark

Example

The accident left a dent in the car door.

Авария оставила вмятину на двери машины.

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

сито

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

Она использовала сито, чтобы отделить муку от комков.

C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

расплавленный

Meaning

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

Example

The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.

Кузнец налил расплавленный металл в форму.

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 /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

жасмин

Meaning

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

Example

The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

Цветы жасмина наполнили сад своим сладким ароматом.

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

пересмотр

Meaning

The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.

Example

The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.

Пересмотр контракта занял больше времени, чем ожидалось.

C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

Изучение и классификация людей в зависимости от их отношений, стремлений и других психологических критериев

Meaning

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

Example

Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.

Психографика раскрывает мотивацию потребительских покупок.

A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

отдел

Meaning

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company

Example

She works in the marketing department.

Она работает в отделе маркетинга.

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

история

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

Она рассказала захватывающую историю о своих путешествиях.

A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

может быть / май месяц

Meaning

Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

Example

You may leave early if you finish your work.

Ты можешь уйти раньше, если закончишь свою работу.

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

душа / ум

Meaning

the human soul, mind, or spirit

Example

The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.

Роман исследует глубины человеческой психики.

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.

C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

легкая опера

Meaning

a short opera with light and humorous themes

Example

The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.

Театр поставил известную оперетту Гилберта и Салливана.

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

расследование

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

Расследование выявило новые доказательства мошенничества.

C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

предположить

Meaning

to suppose something is true without having evidence

Example

She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.

Она предположила, что он не придет на встречу.

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.