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C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

диграф
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
В слове 'телефон' буквы 'ph' образуют диграф.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

достойный
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Её достойные достижения вдохновили всё сообщество.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

способность воспринимать
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Его способность воспринимать людей сделала его отличным переговорщиком.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

полный, абсолютный
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Она абсолютно профессионал во всех отношениях.
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

сливаться
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Две компании решили объединить свои операции.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

твёрдая магматическая порода
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Древние римляне использовали порфирит для создания колонн и статуй.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

сетчатый
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
Лист имел сетчатый рисунок вен.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

кварк
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Кварки образуют протоны и нейтроны.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

внедрить
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Родители должны внедрять хорошие ценности в своих детей.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

паровой; туманный
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
Утренний воздух был наполнен паровым туманом.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

горький и злой
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
Дебаты стали акримониозными после спорного замечания.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

протоплазма
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Учёные наблюдали за движением протоплазмы под микроскопом.
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

грот
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Туристы посетили грот, скрытый за водопадом.
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 /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

передняя каюта
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Моряки сложили лишние веревки в переднюю каюту.
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

пленитуда
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
Сад был полон цветов весной.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

погоны
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
У униформы генерала были золотые погоны на каждом плече.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

ранее упомянутый
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Указанные ранее условия должны быть выполнены до утверждения.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

торжественная просьба
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
Священник сделал торжественную просьбу о мире и единстве.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

дрожать при ходьбе
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Старик дрожал при ходьбе по улице с тростью.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

предвещать
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Тёмные облака предвещают бурю.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

кровнородственный
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Два семейства были кровнородственны через своих бабушек и дедушек.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

непреодолимая армия
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Повстанцы боялись непреодолимой армии, приближавшейся к их крепости.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

пещерный человек
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Некоторые называли его пещерным человеком за отказ использовать современные технологии.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

проклятый
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Деревенские жители избегали проклятого дома на холме.
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 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

защищенная сторона от ветра
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
Они поставили свой лагерь на защищенной стороне холма.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

банальная идея
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Его речь была полна старых банальных идей о тяжелом труде.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

гонорар
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Гость-лекционер получил гонорар за свою лекцию.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

некромант
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Жители деревни боялись старого некроманта, который жил на краю леса.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

небольшое количество
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Она показала небольшое количество терпения во время долгого собрания.
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

многообразный
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Она многогранная художница, которая экспериментирует с разными стилями.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

остановить кровотечение
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
медсестра быстро остановила кровотечение из пореза.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

язвительный, острый или саркастический
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Её едкое чувство юмора часто оставляло друзей без слов.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

похоронный работник
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
Похоронный работник подготовил тело для похоронной службы.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

наёмник
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Наёмник был уволен как просто hireling без настоящей лояльности.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

легковерие
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
Мошенничество увенчалось успехом из-за легковерия жертвы.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

гигантский
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Они подали гигантский обед на банкете.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

маниакальный
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Он дал маниакальный смех во время фильма.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

арбитр
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
Директор выступил в роли арбитра в конфликте между учениками.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

замазывать
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Он замазал оконные рамы, чтобы остановить сквозняк.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

бросить вверх
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Рыбак забросил свою сеть в воздух.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

безмятежный
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Она часто вспоминает безмятежные дни своего детства.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

вычеркнуть
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Он был исключён из клуба после скандала.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

красивая женщина
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Она была самой красивой дамой на балу в тот вечер.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

улыбаться глупо или натянуто
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Она улыбнулась глупо на его комплимент, явно смущенная.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

женственность
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
В древние времена женственность часто критиковалась как признак слабости.
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

выражать соболезнования
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
Соседи пришли выразить соболезнования семье после трагедии.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

контрапозиция
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
Контрапозиция двух теорий подчеркнула их различия.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

доверительный
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Банки имеют фидуциарные обязанности перед своими клиентами.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

унитарист
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
Унитаристская церковь известна своим инклюзивным и открытым подходом.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

выдающаяся личность
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Его считают выдающейся личностью в мире науки.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

небольшая, эксклюзивная группа
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Он был частью группы художников, которые встречались каждую пятницу.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

спелеолог
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
Спелеолог принёс верёвки и фонари в тёмную пещеру.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

ухудшаться, усиливаться
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Если жалобы игнорируются, они могут превратиться в обиду.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

декалог
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
Священник произнес проповедь о важности Десяти заповедей.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

творог
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
Повар приготовил свежий творог, свернув теплое молоко с лимонным соком.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

рядом
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
Деревня расположена рядом с рекой.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

приглашающий
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
Приглашающий тепло встретил гостей у входа.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

безумие
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Это было полное безумие — идти в поход в шторм.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

снотворный
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Сомниферная лекция профессора усыпила половину класса.
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

помпезный
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Помпезная лекция профессора не произвела впечатления на никого.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

просторный; большой; вместительный;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
Просторный зал может вмещать пятьсот человек.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

закрепить
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Они закрепили люки перед бурей.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

выставить
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
Слоган был выставлен на баннере жирными буквами.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

недоразумение
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Существует распространенное недоразумение относительно причин болезни.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

кухня на судне
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Кухня на судне была наполнена запахом свежеприготовленной пищи.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

дискуссия
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
Дискуссия между двумя учеными продолжалась несколько часов.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

сложный
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Новые налоговые регламенты настолько сложны, что их понимают немногие.
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 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

счастье
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

длинный кабачок
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Она нарезала длинный кабачок тонкими ломтями для жареного блюда.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

оскорбитель
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Он был известен как оскорбитель всех, кто ему противостоял.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

относящийся к горным регионам; найден в горных условиях
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Горные леса являются домом для множества уникальных видов.
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

презирать
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
Политик был презираем общественностью за свою коррупцию.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

хранитель
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Хранитель обязан бережно относиться к имуществу.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

антропоморфный
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
Статуя имела антропоморфную форму, напоминающую человека.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

декламационный стиль
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
Декламационный стиль политика впечатлил одних, но раздражал других.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

социальная ловкость
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Она справилась с деликатной ситуацией с замечательным savoir-faire.
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

короткая поездка
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
Они поехали на короткую поездку в деревню на выходных.
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

лучший студент
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
Она была награждена званием лучшего студента своего класса.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

жертвователь
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
Жертвователь хотел остаться анонимом после того, как пожертвовал большую сумму.
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
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

лигатура
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Доктор использовал лигатуру, чтобы остановить кровотечение.
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.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

урбанистический
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Он был урбанистическим джентльменом, который очаровал всех на вечеринке.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

курган
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Путники отдохнули на травяном кургане у реки.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

человек, равнодушный или враждебный к культуре и искусству
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Его критиковали как филистинца за то, что он отверг современное искусство.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

бравура
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Пианист исполнил бравурное выступление, которое заворожило зал.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

послание
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Он отправил длинное послание губернатору.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

хитрость
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Они использовали хитрость, чтобы избежать уплаты налогов.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

наука о измерении света
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
Фотометрия помогает проектировать эффективные системы освещения.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

деревенщина; мужик
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
У него был акцент деревенщины, потому что он вырос в маленьком городе.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

молодая женщина, которая делает своё первое официальное появление в обществе
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
Дебютантка носила белое платье на балу.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

анализ лица
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Он верил в физиономию и пытался читать личность людей по их лицам.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

бриджи
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Он носил бриджи для конного соревнования.
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

фумигация
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
Фумигация - это эффективный метод контроля за нашествием вредителей.
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

чрезмерно идеалистичный, нереалистичный и непрактичный
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
Его квиксотические мечты часто приводили к разочарованию.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

предвестие
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
Внезапное падение цен на акции было воспринято как предвестие экономических проблем.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

незначительный; тривиальный; маленькая сумма
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Его раздражало то, что он получил такую незначительную сумму денег.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

лишать прав
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
Новый закон может лишить права голоса тысячи избирателей.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

опаловый
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Опалесцентное небо светилось розовыми и синими оттенками.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

хромать
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
Он хромал по комнате после того, как подвернул лодыжку.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

прехенсильный
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Обезьяна использовала свой преhensильный хвост, чтобы повиснуть на ветке.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

поклонник
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Он поклонник классической музыки и посещает каждый концерт.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

трус
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
Лидер был раскритикован за свою слабость перед оппозицией.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

маленькая волна
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Пруд был потревожен только маленькими волнами, вызванными бризом.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

жаргон
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
В юридическом жаргоне этот термин имеет другое значение.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

волосатый
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Волосатый мужчина выделялся в толпе своей длинной бородой.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

неразделимый
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
Дробь 3/7 неразделима.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

поскольку
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Он не может прийти, поскольку он болен.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

доставать
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
Надеюсь, мой запрос не вызовет у вас неудобства.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

анахронистический
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Его взгляды на гендерные роли считаются анахронистическими.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

трапеза
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Они насладились вкусной трапезой у реки.
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

рекрудесценция
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
Сотрудники здравоохранения предупредили о повторном всплеске кори в нескольких районах.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

резец
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
Стоматолог отметил, что его верхний левый резец был сколот.