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C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

отклоняться от темы
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Профессор начал отклоняться от основной темы лекции.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

население
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
Новый закон был принят местным населением.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

оклеветать
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Он был очернен злонамеренными слухами.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

добросовестный
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Он известен своей добросовестностью в работе.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

нарушать
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Он нарушил правила безопасности и был оштрафован.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

засвидетельствовать
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
Свидетель засвидетельствовал точность отчета.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

аристократ; человек благородного происхождения
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
Аристократ жил в великолепном замке.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

конфликт, раздоры
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Регион был разорван политическими конфликтами.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

некультурный; дикий;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Исследователи столкнулись с некультурным племенем в глубине амазонского леса.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

скидка/возврат денег
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Магазин предложил скидку на оптовые покупки.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

четверка
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Четверка наслаждалась игрой в гольф вместе.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

тревожный
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Он был тревожен по поводу начала новой работы в чужой стране.
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 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

респондент
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
Опрос собрал более 1000 респондентов.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

увеличивать
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
Микроскоп может увеличивать мелкие объекты для лучшего наблюдения.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

смягчать или облегчать
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Медитация может облегчить стресс и улучшить концентрацию.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

пропитанный
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
Город пропитан историей и традициями.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

партийный сторонник
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
Дебаты быстро стали партийными, каждая сторона защищала свою повестку.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

аффилиация
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Его аффилиация с компанией длилась десять лет.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

закупка
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
Закупка современного оборудования улучшила точность исследований.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

триада
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Проект был управляем триадой экспертов.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

сектантский
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Регион страдает от сектантского насилия на протяжении десятилетий.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

очищать
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Новый лидер пообещал очистить правительство от коррупции.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

опротестующий
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
Опротестующий выразил свои опасения во время собрания городского совета.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

последствие
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Новый закон имеет серьезные социальные последствия.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

вдохновляющий
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Парашютный спорт был самым захватывающим опытом в его жизни.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

опережать
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
Компания превзошла своих конкурентов по продажам в прошлом году.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

аккредитовать
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Университет аккредитован национальным образовательным советом.
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

падать прямо вниз на высокой скорости
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
Цены на акции упали после внезапного краха рынка.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

порождать
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
Видеоигра породила много продолжений.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

тревожный
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Новостной репортаж был глубоко тревожным для общественности.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

похвала
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Она получила похвалу за свое отличное выступление.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

недомогание
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
После долгого путешествия она почувствовала общее недомогание.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

порчить
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
Царапина испортит красоту картины.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

делирий
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
Пациент пережил делирий после операции из-за сильных медикаментов.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

приданое
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
Традиция приданого до сих пор соблюдается в некоторых культурах.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

праведный; справедливый; добродетельный
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Она почувствовала праведный гнев из-за несправедливого обращения с рабочими.
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

мольберт
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
Художник поставил холст на мольберт перед тем, как начать рисовать.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

ключевой
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Возобновляемая энергия играет ключевую роль в устойчивости.
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

собрать
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
Секретарь собрал отчеты перед встречей.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

светимость
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
Светимость звезды была измерена с помощью современных инструментов.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

аннексировать
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Империя аннексировала соседнее королевство после войны.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

отказаться
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Она решила отказаться от десерта, чтобы сохранить свою диету.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

мультипликатор
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
В экономике государственные расходы могут служить мультипликатором роста.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

мрак; грусть; меланхолия
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Толстые облака бросили мрак на долину, делая все темным и мрачным.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

гимн
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
Община пела гимн во время утреннего богослужения.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

ссора
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Два игрока подрались на поле после фола.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

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

lurk

поджидать
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Незнакомец скрывался в темноте.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

дразнить
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Задира пытался дразнить его жестокими словами.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

мерцать
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
Озеро мерцало под лунным светом.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

удалить
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Хирург успешно удалил опухоль.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

зануда
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Не будь занудой и позволь нам наслаждаться вечеринкой.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

проницаемость, качество или состояние быть проницаемым, позволяя жидкостям или газам проходить сквозь
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
Проницаемость почвы влияет на удержание воды.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

хорошо воспитанный
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
Она хорошо воспитанная молодая леди с отличными манерами.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

непризнанный
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Ее вклад в проект остался непризнанным.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

помять
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
она размяла картошку перед подачей ужина.
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 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

колебание
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
Рынок акций испытывает частые колебания.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

декадент, роскошный
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
Вечеринка была наполнена декадентским роскошью и излишеством.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

успокаивать
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Ветеринару пришлось транквилизировать тигра перед его перемещением.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

питать
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Хорошие книги питают ум.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

ручей / терпеть
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Деревня была построена рядом с чистым ручьем.
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

потрясение
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
Резкая остановка толкнула всех пассажиров вперед.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

апатичный
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Он был безразличен к исходу матча.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

керамика
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
Магазин демонстрировал красивые керамические горшки и миски.
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

канонический / принятый
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Произведения Шекспира считаются каноническими в английской литературе.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

гастроинтестинальный
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Острая пища может вызвать гастроинтестинальные проблемы.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

на полпути; посередине
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Проект находится на полпути к завершению.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

геронтология
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Она решила специализироваться в геронтологии после окончания медицинского училища.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

непоколебимый или стойкий
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Её непоколебимая решимость помогла ей преодолеть все трудности.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

радовать
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Успех проекта привел в восторг всю команду.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

бывший
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Они были бывшими друзьями, но теперь не разговаривают.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

склад
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Склад служил сторхаусом для всех импортированных товаров.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

неоправданный
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Его грубое поведение было неоспоримо.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

делать вывод
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
Из доказательств детектив сделал вывод, что подозреваемый лгал.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

катаракта / водопад
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
Пожилой человек страдал от катаракты в обоих глазах.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

распространённый
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Коррупция была распространена в старой системе правительства.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

корпус корабля / оболочка семени
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Моряки осмотрели корпус корабля на наличие повреждений.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

привлекать
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
Реклама была разработана, чтобы заманить клиентов в магазин.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

удобрение
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Органическое удобрение улучшает состояние почвы.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

множество или большинство
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
На выборах она выиграла с множеством голосов.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

препятствовать
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Его усилия по предотвращению предложения не увенчались успехом.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

продуктивный
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
Автор продуктивен, он написал более 30 книг.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

волатильность
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
Волатильность фондового рынка делает инвестиции рискованными.
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 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

нагота
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
Нагота комнаты делала её холодной и неприветливой.
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

помпа, роскошь
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
Церемония вручения дипломов была полна помпы и роскоши.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

непрофессиональное поведение
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
Офицер был уволен за профессиональное misconduct.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

реконституировать
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
Группа была реконституирована после возвращения лидера.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

быть в избытке
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Возможности в области технологий обильны.
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.
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

вокализация, выражение мыслей или чувств словами
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
Вокализация певца очаровала публику.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

неэффективный
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
Неэффективное руководство менеджера привело к тому, что команда потеряла мотивацию.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

пес для охоты
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Бладхаунд проследил след через густой лес.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

распространённая репетиция
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
Спейст репетишн помогает сохранить долгосрочную память.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

досье
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Адвокат представил суду досье с доказательствами.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

вульгарность
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Шутки комика были раскритикованы за их вульгарность.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

состояние
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Он хотел сохранить статус-кво на работе.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

бессмысленный; необоснованный
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Его обвинения против нее были совершенно необоснованными.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

тактильный
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
Тактильный опыт ткани был мягким и гладким.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

впечатляющий
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
Замок — это впечатляющее сооружение, которое возвышается над долиной.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

древний
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Исследователи отправились в древний лес, не тронутый людьми.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

превалентность
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
Превалентность проблем старения требует немедленного внимания.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

ансамбль, группа
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
Театральный ансамбль дал великолепное представление.
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

очаровывать, привлекать
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Её красивый голос очаровал аудиторию.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

штормовой порыв
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Внезапный штормовой порыв застал моряков врасплох.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

бритьё
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Он купил новый крем для бритья.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

грейхаунд
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Грейхаунд выиграл гонку на собачьей дорожке.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

неопределённый
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
Встреча была отложена на неопределённый срок.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

заразный; инфекционный
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
Её смех заразителен и заставляет всех улыбаться.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

безмерный
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
Безмерная любовь матери не знает границ.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

инициирован
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
Проект был инициирован для улучшения морского биоразнообразия.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

аккордеон (музыкальный инструмент)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Музыкант сыграл веселую мелодию на аккордеоне.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

хитрый
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Она сделала хитрое вложение в недвижимость.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

полностью воспринимать и понимать; впитывать и интегрировать в знания или культуру
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
Иммигранты часто сталкиваются с трудностями в адаптации к новой культуре.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

гастрономия
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Париж славится своей богатой гастрономической традицией.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

денунциация / публичное обвинение
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
Статья журналиста была сильной денунциацией коррупции.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

небольшая декоративная фигурка
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Она купила фарфоровую фигурку танцующей балерины.