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C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

деликатес; изысканное или дорогое блюдо;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
Шеф-повар приготовил местный деликатес, который был знаменит по всей области.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

неизменённый
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
Данные использовались в неизменённом виде для анализа.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

нанотехнология
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
Нанотехнология делает прорывы в медицинских исследованиях.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

сыр
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Она добавила тертый сыр в пасту для дополнительного вкуса.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

изучение использования личного пространства
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Понимание проксемики помогает улучшить межличностное общение.
A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

гора
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Они поднялись на самую высокую гору региона.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

беспокойный
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
Ребёнок был беспокойным во время долгой поездки на машине.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

кратко
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Пожалуйста, объясните проблему кратко.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

гигиена
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Хорошая гигиена необходима для предотвращения распространения инфекций.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

короткая песня
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Она пела веселую короткую песню, готовя еду.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

узел
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Моряк завязал крепкий узел, чтобы надежно закрепить лодку.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

ценный; важный
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Эта картина очень ценна и стоит миллионы.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

сено
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Коровы ели сено в амбаре.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

полка над камином
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Она поставила семейные фотографии на полку над камином.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

смутное предвестие
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
Пьеса предлагает смутное предвестие политической нестабильности, которая еще предстоит.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

возражать
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Она согласилась помочь без возражений.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

удар; мощный удар рукой, оружием или твердым предметом
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Боксер нанес разрушительный удар своему сопернику.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

иктиозавры (вид вымерших морских рептилий)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Иктиозавры были быстрыми хищниками древних морей.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

панегирик, похвала
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
Автор написал панегирик о мужестве солдат.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.
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 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

тюремное заключение
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
Заключённый провёл годы в тюрьме до своего освобождения.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

обсерватория
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
Обсерватория открыта для посетителей по выходным.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

уточнение
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
Менеджер запросил уточнение деталей проекта.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

сухожилие на задней части бедра; как глагол, ослабить или сильно ограничить эффективность кого-то или чего-то
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Сокращения бюджета ослабили планы организации.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

спрос; желание потребителей на товары или услуги
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Спрос на органическую пищу значительно увеличился в последние годы.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

малоизвестный или трудный для понимания
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Лекция профессора была полна трудных для понимания теорий.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

бессмертный
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Легенды описывают героев как бессмертных.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

опущение; исключение
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
Омиссией его имени из списка было намеренное действие.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

воплощённый
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Она - воплощение доброты.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

поддержка
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Проект получил поддержку от нескольких крупных инвесторов.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

гуманитарная катастрофа
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
Война создала гуманитарную катастрофу.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

восстановить
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Пить воду помогает восстановить потерянные жидкости в организме.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

наставник
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Она была наставником для новых сотрудников.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

излучение
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
Излучение солнца в полдень было ошеломляющим.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

подросток
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
Подростки часто любят проводить время с друзьями.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

судебное разбирательство; испытание
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Судебное разбирательство по делу об убийстве длилось три недели в окружном суде.
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

его
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
Я видел его в парке вчера.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

молодость; молодежь
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Он провел свою молодость, путешествуя по миру.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

с животом
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
Толстяк с трудом застегивал свою рубашку.
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

вмешательство
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
Вмешательство ООН сыграло решающую роль в разрешении конфликта.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

смазать
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Механик смазал детали двигателя машины.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

ответственность
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
Ответственность за оказание помощи жертвам лежит на правительстве.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

соловей
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Соловей пел сладко в лунном свете.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

процветающий / славный
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Он часто вспоминал о славных днях своей молодости.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

предустановить
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Некоторые правила были предустановлены до встречи.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

надежный
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
Он надежный друг, который всегда сдерживает свои обещания.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

слава; превосходство
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Профессор достиг славы в области квантовой физики.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

смятение
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
Протест вызвал смятение на городской площади.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

уговорить лестью
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Она смогла уговорить своего отца дать ей дополнительные карманные деньги.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

беды
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
Компания столкнулась с финансовыми проблемами после краха рынка.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

кнут с девятью хвостами
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
Моряк боялся кнута с девятью хвостами больше, чем шторма на море.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

повозка
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Фермер загрузил сено на повозку.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

голландский
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Она наслаждается голландскими картинами 17-го века.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

зрелище
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Фейерверки создали захватывающее зрелище на ночном небе.
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

на человека
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
Билеты стоят по 20 $ на человека.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

ослабление, уменьшение, сокращение
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
Атенюация звуковых волн влияет на коммуникацию.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

ученик; последователь
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Известный философ имел много учеников, которые распространили его учения по всему миру.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

порядок
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
Порядок в её комнате отражал привычку всё класть на место.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

положение / репутация
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
У него высокий статус в обществе за его благотворительную работу.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

дхути
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
Пожилой мужчина носил белый дхути во время религиозной церемонии.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

монотонность
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Разрушение монотонности повседневной жизни может улучшить психическое здоровье.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

холст
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
Художник приготовил холст для своей новой картины.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

маузолей
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Царь был похоронен в большом мавзолее.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

институт
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Институты играют важную роль в управлении.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

джип
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
Джип легко поднялся на каменистый холм.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

безусловный
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Она предложила своему другу безусловную поддержку в трудную минуту.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

успокаивать
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
Мать пыталась успокоить своего плачущего ребенка.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

материнский
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Она проявила материнскую заботу и привязанность ко всем детям.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

проект
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
Работать над двумя проектами одновременно сложно.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

презрительный
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Она издевательски засмеялась над его попыткой петь.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

актуальность
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
Актуальность информации была очевидна для всех.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

пустое хвастовство
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Его одержимость модой была отвергнута как пустое хвастовство.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

неудача
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Он сломал ногу во время неудачи на лыжах.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

заметка, квитанция
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Она оставила чиркут на столе, прося его перезвонить.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

инквизиция
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Журналист столкнулся с инквизицией от панели по поводу своих источников.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

поворот; изгиб
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Впереди на реке резкий поворот.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

строгий; требующий точного соблюдения правил
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
Учитель очень строгий относительно сроков сдачи домашних заданий.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

питательный
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Органическая пища часто более питательна, чем переработанная.
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

означать
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
Красный флаг означает опасность.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

вдвое
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
Она почувствовала себя вдвое удачливее после того, как выиграла приз и получила повышение.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

современный
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Они живут в современной квартире с новыми удобствами.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

молча соглашаться
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Она решила молча согласиться с желаниями своих родителей.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

вспыхнуть снова
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
После месяцев спокойствия насилие снова проявилось в регионе.
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

предполагаемый
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
Предполагаемый вор был пойман полицией.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

посмертное вскрытие
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
Доктор провел посмертное вскрытие тела.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

изгой
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Правительство решило запретить вредную практику.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

гвоздик
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Она использовала гвоздик, чтобы прикрепить бумагу к стене.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

убежище
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Путники нашли убежище в пещере во время сильного дождя.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

половинчатый
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Его половинчатая попытка учиться не принесла хороших результатов.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

намагнитить
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Ученый смог намагнитить железный стержень.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

скрывать
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
Он попытался скрыть свое разочарование за улыбкой.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

браслет на щиколотку
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Она носила красивый серебряный браслет на левой лодыжке.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

наркотик
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
Полиция изъяла большое количество наркотических веществ.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

сообщение
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
Я получил ваше сообщение и скоро отвечу.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

искать в мусоре
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Дети искали еду на свалке.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

грубо
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Он грубо перебил докладчика во время презентации.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

приобретение; достижение
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
Знание языка — важное приобретение для глобальной карьеры.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

основной; главный; наиболее важный; начальник
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Основная причина встречи была обсуждение бюджета.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

дипломатия
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Эффективная дипломатия помогла избежать конфликта.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

бить дубинкой
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Стража была избита нападающим в переулке дубинкой.
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 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

постоянно жаловаться
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Она продолжала жаловаться на ошибки, которые я сделал.
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

консультироваться
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
Вы должны проконсультироваться с врачом перед началом лечения.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

основывать
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Они основывали свое решение на фактах.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

содержать
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Этот ящик содержит важные документы.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

потребительский
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Врач посоветовал избегать потребительских привычек.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

скряга
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Старый скряга отказался пожертвовать даже копейку на благотворительность.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

петух
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Петух пропел на рассвете, разбудив всю деревню.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

отстраненный
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Он оставался отстраненным на протяжении всей дискуссии.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

самый задний
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
Самая задняя машина в колонне сломалась первой.
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

домашняя жизнь
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
Она наслаждается домашней жизнью, готовя и ухаживая за садом.
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.
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

проблема, публикация, распределение
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
Журнал выпустит новое издание на следующей неделе.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

эрозия почвы
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
Эрозия почвы может привести к потере плодородных земель.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

похожие на гриб
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
В сыром подвале был запах, похожий на гриб.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

молекула
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Молекула воды состоит из двух атомов водорода и одного атома кислорода.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.