C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

осуждать

Meaning

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

Example

Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.

Многие активисты осуждают уничтожение тропических лесов.

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

преднамеренно

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

Действия были преднамеренно спланированы, чтобы причинить вред.

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

острый; прямой и однозначный

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

Она сделала прямое замечание о его поведении.

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

реализация

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

Правильная реализация политик имеет решающее значение.

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.

C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

отвергать

Meaning

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

Example

He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.

Он отверг утверждение, что он был вовлечен в скандал.

B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

формирование

Meaning

the action of forming or process of being formed

Example

The formation of the new company took several months.

Формирование новой компании заняло несколько месяцев.

C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

впутанный

Meaning

Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.

Example

The politician was mired in scandal.

Политик был впутан в скандал.

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

ухудшение

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

Плохое обслуживание приводит к ухудшению материала.

C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

фашист

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

Example

Fascist governance undermines freedom.

Фашистское правительство подрывает свободу.

C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

наука о классификации

Meaning

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

Example

Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.

Современная таксономия помогает ученым организовывать и изучать биологическое разнообразие.

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

великолепно

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

Она выступила великолепно на танцевальном конкурсе.

C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

универсальность, широкость взглядов

Meaning

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Example

Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.

Ее католичность интересов делает ее увлекательным человеком.

B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

реальность

Meaning

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

Example

The reality of the situation was evident.

Реальность ситуации была очевидной.

C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

слегка пьяный; маленький или крошечный

Meaning

slightly drunk; small or tiny

Example

After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.

После нескольких напитков он почувствовал себя немного тидли.

C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

связанный с языком

Meaning

Relating to the tongue or speech.

Example

The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.

Стоматолог осмотрел языковую поверхность зубов пациента.

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

двенадцать

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

В году двенадцать месяцев.

C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

злить

Meaning

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

Example

The constant noise maddened him.

Постоянный шум заставил его рассердиться.

C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

пиратский корабль

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

Пиратский корабль захватил несколько вражеских судов во время конфликта.

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

однозначный

Meaning

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

Example

She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.

Она дала однозначный ответ на вопрос.

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

оценка

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

Он забил победный гол в последнем матче.

C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

игноминия

Meaning

Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.

Example

He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.

Он прожил остаток своей жизни в игноминии после скандала.

C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

гнездо орла

Meaning

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

Example

The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.

Орел построил свое гнездо на высокой скале

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

вообразимый

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived.

Example

They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.

Они предложили на фестивале каждый возможный тип еды.

C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

обращение, помощь

Meaning

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

Example

The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.

У студентов не было другого выхода, кроме как обратиться к директору.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

осведомленный

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

Он был осведомлен о рисках, прежде чем начать проект.

B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

белая муравей

Meaning

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

Example

White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.

Белые муравьи повредили деревянную мебель в нашем доме.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

надёжный

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

Она надёжный коллега, которая всегда соблюдает сроки.

B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

запястье

Meaning

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

Example

He wore a watch on his wrist.

Он носил часы на запястье.

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

обработка

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

Его обработка ситуации была впечатляющей.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

мольба

Meaning

An earnest or humble request or plea.

Example

She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.

Она сделала мольбу о мире во время напряженной дискуссии.

C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

поварской слуга

Meaning

a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks

Example

In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.

В средние века скаллион был ответственен за чистку кастрюль и сковородок.

A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

счастье

Meaning

A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

Example

He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

миндаль

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

Миндаль — это здоровый перекус, богатый белками и полезными жирами.

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

консервативный

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

У него консервативные взгляды на семью и общество.

B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

глобальный мир

Meaning

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

Example

Global peace requires collective efforts.

Глобальный мир требует коллективных усилий.

A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

это

Meaning

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

It is raining outside.

На улице идет дождь.

C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

утрамбовывать

Meaning

to press down tightly by packing

Example

He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.

Он утрамбовал почву вокруг растения, чтобы закрепить её.

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.

C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

кастрировать

Meaning

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.

Example

They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.

Они решили кастрировать свою кошку, чтобы предотвратить появление новых котят.

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.

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

счастье

Meaning

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

Example

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

неуверенный

Meaning

not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge

Example

I am uncertain about my future career plans.

Я не уверен в своих будущих карьерных планах.

C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

удобрять

Meaning

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

Example

Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.

Фермеры удобряют поля, чтобы повысить урожай.

C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

догматичный

Meaning

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

Example

His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.

Его догматичный подход к политике усложнил обсуждения.

C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

хитрость

Meaning

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Example

He used guile to win the negotiation.

Он использовал хитрость, чтобы выиграть переговоры.

A2 verb /smel/

smell

пахнуть

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

Цветы пахнут сладко.

C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

помфрет

Meaning

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.

Ресторан подает вкусное карри из помфрета с рисом.

B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

травма

Meaning

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

Example

The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.

Авария оставила у неё длительную эмоциональную травму.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

заставляющий задуматься

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

Фильм был глубоко заставляющим задуматься и оставил неизгладимое впечатление.

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.

A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

зуб

Meaning

a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food

Example

She brushes her teeth twice a day.

Она чистит зубы дважды в день.

A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

полотенце

Meaning

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

Example

She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.

Она завернулась в мягкое полотенце после душа.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

сложный

Meaning

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

Example

The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.

Подъем на гору был сложным, но полезным.

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

достаточный; подходящий для цели; удовлетворительный

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

У нас достаточно времени для завершения проекта.

B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

поколение; производство;

Meaning

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

Example

Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.

Каждое поколение сталкивается с уникальными вызовами, которые формируют их мировоззрение и ценности.

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

произвольный

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

Произвольная оценка учителя расстроила многих студентов.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

жаркий и влажный, привлекательный

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

Жаркая и влажная погода затрудняла сосредоточение на работе.

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

инновация

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

Инновация решает глобальные проблемы.

B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

модератор

Meaning

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

Example

The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.

Модератор попросил каждого участника панели поделиться своими взглядами.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

умер без завещания

Meaning

Having died without leaving a valid will.

Example

She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.

Она умерла без завещания, поэтому её имущество было распределено по закону.

C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

переменчивость настроения

Meaning

The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.

Example

Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.

Ее переменчивость настроения затрудняла предсказать, как она отреагирует.

C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

материализоваться

Meaning

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

Example

The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.

Возможность, которой он ждал, наконец, материализовалась.

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

бюстгальтер

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для повседневной носки.

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

небрежно

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

Он небрежно оставил дверь незапертой.

C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

рационализация

Meaning

The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.

Example

His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.

Его рационализация ошибки не была убедительной.

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

хладнокровие

Meaning

Composure or coolness under pressure.

Example

She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.

Она произвела впечатление на всех своим хладнокровием во время интервью.

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

перье птицы

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

У павлина красивые цветные перья.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

невыносимый

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

Жара в пустыне была невыносимой.

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

предисловие

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

Автор объяснил свою мотивацию в предисловии.

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

дворец

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

Королевская семья живет в великолепном дворце.

A1 pronoun /wi/

we

мы

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

Example

We are going to the park this afternoon.

Мы идем в парк этим днем.

A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

представлять

Meaning

to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true

Example

Can you imagine living in a different country?

Можешь ли ты представить, что живешь в другой стране?

B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

воробей

Meaning

small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns

Example

The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.

Воробей весело чирикал с ветки дерева.

C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

даритель

Meaning

A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.

Example

The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.

Даритель передал права на собственность некоммерческой организации.

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

иммиграция

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

Политика иммиграции различается в зависимости от страны.

C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

непреодолимый

Meaning

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Example

She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.

Она почувствовала непреодолимое желание смеяться над шуткой.

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

боксер

Meaning

A professional or skilled boxer.

Example

The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.

Боксер вошёл в ринг с уверенностью.

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

высокомерный

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

Она подарила ему высокомерную улыбку, как будто он был ниже её.

B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

жизненно важные ресурсы

Meaning

Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.

Example

Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.

Вода — один из жизненно важных ресурсов Бангладеш.

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

асинхронный

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

Асинхронные курсы позволяют студентам учиться в своем собственном темпе.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

недоступный

Meaning

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

Example

The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.

Отдаленная деревня почти недоступна в сезон дождей.

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

здоровый

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

Несмотря на его возраст, этот мужчина остался здоровым и активным.

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

плотно

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

Эта зона плотно покрыта деревьями.

C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

громкий смех

Meaning

a loud and boisterous laugh

Example

The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.

Зрители громко смеялись над шуткой комика.

A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

кошелек

Meaning

a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification

Example

He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.

Он достал свой кошелек, чтобы заплатить за кофе.

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

гидропонный

Meaning

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

Example

Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.

Гидропонное земледелие позволяет выращивать растения без почвы.

C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

остенсивный

Meaning

clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown

Example

The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.

Учитель привел остенсивный пример, чтобы разъяснить концепцию.

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

четыре

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

У нее четыре книги на столе.

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

забвение, уничтожение, исчезновение

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

Его имя исчезло в забвении с течением времени.

C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

нерезидент

Meaning

a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently

Example

Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.

Нерезиденты часто платят более высокие сборы за обучение.

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

A1 adjective /truː/

True

истинный; подлинный;

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

Example

It is true that hard work leads to success.

Это правда, что усердная работа ведет к успеху.

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

утешение

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

Она нашла утешение в музыке после своей утраты.

C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

состояние спокойствия и самообладания

Meaning

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

Example

She maintained her composure during the interview.

Она сохраняла спокойствие во время интервью.

C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

точить, улучшать навыки

Meaning

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

Example

She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.

Она отточила свои навыки презентации перед большим собранием.

B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

близнец

Meaning

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Example

They have twin girls.

У них есть близнецы-девочки.

B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

экспресс поезд

Meaning

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

Example

The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.

Экспресс достиг конечной станции в половину обычного времени.

C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

клуастер

Meaning

a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.

Example

The monks walked silently through the cloister.

Монахи шли молча через клуастер.

C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

проникать

Meaning

to spread through and be present in every part of something

Example

The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.

Запах свежих цветов наполнил всю комнату.

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

инжир

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

Инжирное дерево в нашем саду дает вкусные плоды каждое лето.

C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

торжественно открывать

Meaning

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

Example

The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.

Мэр откроет новый мост завтра.

C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

прамогенитура

Meaning

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.

Example

Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.

По праву первородства старший сын унаследовал все имущество.

C1 noun /helm/

Helm

руль

Meaning

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control

Example

The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.

Опытный капитан взял руль и искусно направил корабль через шторм.

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

обычно

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

Эта фраза обычно используется в повседневной речи.

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

коса

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

Фермер заточил свою косу перед тем, как собирать пшеницу.

C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

озорной

Meaning

playfully mischievous

Example

The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.

Ребенок дал озорную улыбку перед тем, как спрятать игрушку.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

монография

Meaning

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

Example

The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.

Профессор опубликовал монографию по древней керамике.

C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

степь

Meaning

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

Example

The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.

Кочевники путешествовали по обширной степи со своими стадами.

C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

разжигатель войны

Meaning

A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.

Example

The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.

Лидер был раскритикован своими оппонентами как разжигатель войны.

C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

раздражающий

Meaning

Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.

Example

The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.

Раздражающие правила расстроили работников.

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

медленноварка

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

Я положил курицу и овощи в медленноварку перед тем, как пойти на работу.

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

приобретать

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Добровольцы приобретают новые навыки через их опыт.

B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

граница

Meaning

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

Example

The river marks the boundary.

Река обозначает границу.