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C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

дефекция
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
Дефекция политика шокировала его сторонников.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

акр
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
Фермер владеет большим участком плодородной земли.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

иерархический
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
Компания имеет строгую иерархическую структуру.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

сторожа, наблюдение
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Охранник следил за подозрительной активностью.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

незрелость
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
Его незрелость мешала ему справляться с ответственностью.
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

недооценивать
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
Многие люди недооценяют преимущества регулярных физических упражнений.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

сплав
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Бронза — это сплав меди и олова.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

совершить
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
Хакеры совершили крупный кибератаку на компанию.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

пробиотики
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Пробиотики улучшают пищеварение и поддерживают здоровье кишечника.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

иррациональный
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Его страх перед темнотой был совершенно иррациональным.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

глубокая инициатива
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Глубокая инициатива может создать устойчивые изменения.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

за это
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Он получил оплату и выдал чек за это.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

плавучесть, жизнерадостность
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Её естественная жизнерадостность подняла настроение в группе.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

диссекция
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
Диссекция образца выявила важные детали о его структуре.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

травоядный
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Коровы - травоядные животные, которые пасутся на траве.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

прогорклый
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Масло стало прогорклым после того, как оно лежало слишком долго на воздухе.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

тройной, высокий тон
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Прибыль компании утроилась за два года.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

примирение
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Мирный договор стал важным шагом к примирению.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

ненужный
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
Аргумент был излишним и его можно было избежать.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

озорной; хитрый
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Его озорная улыбка подсказывала, что он задумал какую-то шалость.
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.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

неутомимый
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
У него неутомимый аппетит к знаниям.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

амортизация
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Ставка амортизации автомобиля высока после пяти лет.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

спорить по пустякам
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Они спорили о том, кто должен заплатить по счету.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

огражденная территория для лошадей или других животных
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Лошади паслись в пэддоке.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

чистый
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Она почувствовала чистую радость, когда услышала новости.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

останки
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Останки стены всё ещё видны.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

пятиугольник
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
Пентагон — одно из самых знаковых правительственных зданий в Соединённых Штатах.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

шумный
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Дети были шумными на день рождения.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

убивать
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Герой поклялся убить дракона.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

принцип
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
Честность — это основной принцип их философии.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

фатально
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Авария смертельно ранила двух пассажиров.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

рубрика / директива
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Учитель предоставил рубрику для оценки задания.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

когорты
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Исследователи сравнили результаты здоровья разных когорт.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

врожденный
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
Ребенок родился с врожденным пороком сердца.
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 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

аккуратный; в хорошем порядке; хорошо организованный
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Все было на высшем уровне перед проверкой.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

приручать
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Люди приручили собак тысячи лет назад.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

последствие
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
Экономический кризис имел серьезные последствия для мировой торговли.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

ремонтник
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Ремонтник быстро починил сломанную стиральную машину.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

модулировать
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Хороший оратор знает, как модулировать свой голос.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

непосильный
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
Отель взял непосильную цену за обычный номер.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

тащить
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Рабочие тянули коробки в грузовик.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

предотвращать
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
Сильный дождь предотвратил возможность пикника.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

батальон
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Батальон был развернут на передовую.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

носовой ход
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
Доктор проверил каждое носовое отверстие на наличие блокировок.
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

невнимательный
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
Он не замечал шума вокруг, когда читал.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

требовательный
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Она известна своими требовательными стандартами в дизайне.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

увеличение
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
Он получил ежегодное увеличение на пять процентов в своей зарплате в этом году.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

дифференциация, различие
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
Дифференциация от конкурентов может создать уникальную рыночную позицию.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

обильный
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Она сделала обильные записи во время лекции.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

лицемерно набожный
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Он дал лицемерную речь о честности, хотя сам был коррумпирован.
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.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

протеже
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
Молодой художник был протеже известного художника.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

откровенный
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Она известна своей откровенностью по социальным вопросам.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

отвращение
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
У неё сильное отвращение к курению.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

зловредный; клеветнический
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Он распространял зловредные слухи о своем коллеге.
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

нищий; бедный; без денег и имущества
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Многие семьи стали нищими после экономического кризиса.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

поляризованный
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Дебаты поляризовали сообщество по вопросу изменения климата.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

приуменьшать
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
Компания попыталась приуменьшить риски нового продукта.
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

блокада
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
Морская блокада помешала доставке припасов в порт.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

пион
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
Офисный пион доставил файлы в каждый отдел.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

нищенствующий
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Нищенствующий просил еду на углу улицы.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

непослушный
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Шумные дети заполнили дом шумом.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

самоудовлетворение
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Его уикенд самоудовлетворения включал поедание сладкого и просмотр фильмов без остановки.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

вяленая рыба
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
Вяленая рыба — это популярный консервированный продукт во многих прибрежных регионах.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

задолжал; благодарный
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Я глубоко обязан своей учительнице за все её наставления.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

рассвет
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Они начали свое путешествие на рассвете.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

уход, поддержка, развитие
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Нуртчаринг окружение помогает детям процветать.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

цветок банана-платана
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Мы приготовили карри из цветка банана-платана на ужин.
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

отцовство
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
Он потребовал тест на отцовство, чтобы подтвердить свои отношения с ребенком.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

агрохимикат
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
Чрезмерное использование агрохимикатов может ухудшить качество почвы.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

альтруистичный
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Ее альтруистичная природа побудила ее работать волонтером для благотворительных организаций.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

мизогиния
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Роман был раскритикован за пропаганду мизогинии.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

странный; необычный; странный
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
Старый дом имел странную атмосферу, из-за которой посетители чувствовали себя неудобно.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

наплыв
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
Город испытал наплыв туристов во время фестиваля.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

неприютный
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
Пустыня — это непригодная среда для большинства растений.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

продлить
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Переговоры продлились несколько месяцев.
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

закрыть задвижкой
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
Она закрыла дверь с помощью задвижки перед тем, как уйти из дома.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

категорический
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
Она дала категорическое отрицание обвинений.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

переворот
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
Армия устроила переворот, чтобы свергнуть существующий режим.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

импульсивность
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Его импульсивность привела его к необдуманным решениям.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Сьерра Клуб
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
Джон Мьюир основал Сьерра Клуб в 1892 году для защиты дикой природы.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

назойливый
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Продавец был слишком назойливым, что оттолкнуло клиентов.
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

долговечность
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
Долговечность материалов влияет на производительность.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

суть
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
Суть проблемы заключается в плохой коммуникации.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

популистский лидер
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
Популистский лидер пообещал поставить потребности простых граждан на первое место.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

страдать от сильной жары
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Мы начали мучиться от жары в полуденное солнце.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

неправильный
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Кажется, с двигателем машины что-то не так.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

привлекательный
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
Новый учитель очень привлекательный и с ним легко общаться.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

неактивный
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
Вулкан неактивен уже более века.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

индикриминативно
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
Компания уволила сотрудников, не учитывая их производительность.
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

коллективизм
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
Коллективизм подчеркивает важность группы над личными интересами.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

счастье
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

революционная инициатива
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
Революционная инициатива способствует устойчивой энергии.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

мода
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Минималистичный дизайн в настоящее время в моде.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

долгая история
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Подъем и падение компании стало корпоративной сагой.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

генетическая модификация
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Генетическая модификация повышает устойчивость сельскохозяйственных культур к вредителям и болезням.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

тратить
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
Он потратил всю свою энергию на проект.
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

мангровый лес
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Сундарбаны — крупнейший мангровый лес в мире.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

вход
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Нет входа без действительного билета.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

манить
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Она поманила его подойти ближе рукой.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

индикативный
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Его тон был индикативом его фрустрации.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

безумие; умственная болезнь
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
Адвокат защиты утверждал, что его клиент не виновен по причине безумия.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

зубец колеса или шестерёнки
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Он чувствовал себя маленьким шестерёнкой в большой машине.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

политика невмешательства
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Политики laissez-faire способствуют частному предпринимательству.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

волевой
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Её волевой отказ следовать правилам привёл её к проблемам.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

опускаться
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Цветы начали опускаться из-за жары.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

шлюпка
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Они гребли на шлюпке обратно к яхте.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

маргинализировать, оттеснять
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Политика маргинализировала меньшинства.
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

тяжелый, громоздкий, трудный для переноски
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
Тяжелый багаж замедлил его.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

независимо от; без учета
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Все студенты будутtreated одинаково, независимо от их происхождения.