A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

грязный; запачканный; неприятный; морально испорченный

Meaning

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

Example

The kitchen was dirty after cooking.

Кухня была грязной после готовки.

C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

платок

Meaning

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

Example

She wore a red kerchief on her head.

Она носила красный платок на голове.

C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

небрежность

Meaning

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

Example

The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.

Офицера обвинили в нарушении долга.

C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

исходить

Meaning

To come out or spread from a source.

Example

A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.

Сладкий аромат исходил из сада.

C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

сочинять

Meaning

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

Example

The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.

Поэт сочинил искренний сонет.

C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

измерять глубину или тщательно исследовать

Meaning

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

Example

They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.

Они использовали линию для измерения глубины озера.

C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

срежиссирован

Meaning

Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.

Example

The attacks were orchestrated with precision.

Атаки были срежиссированы с точностью.

A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

повсюду

Meaning

in all places; wherever you go

Example

The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.

Интернет позволяет нам подключаться с людьми повсюду.

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

роль

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

Определенные роли улучшают производительность команды.

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

репарации

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

Правительство предложило репарации жертвам конфликта.

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

низкий прилив

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

Во время низкого прилива изменение уровня воды минимально.

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

спекулянт

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

Спекулянт на недвижимости купил землю в надежде, что её стоимость возрастёт.

A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

корейский

Meaning

relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture

Example

We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.

Мы пошли в корейский ресторан на ужин.

C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

липогенез

Meaning

The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.

Example

Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.

Чрезмерное потребление углеводов способствует липогенезу и накоплению жира.

C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

амброзийный

Meaning

Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.

Аромат только что испеченного хлеба был просто амброзийный.

C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

неудовлетворённый

Meaning

Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger

Example

Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.

Несмотря на извинение, она осталась неудовлетворённой.

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

бедствие

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

Бедность - это распространённое бедствие во многих частях мира.

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

авангард

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

Авангард XX века преобразил современное искусство.

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

анимировать

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

Художник будет анимировать персонажей для фильма.

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

точность; правильность

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

Точность измерений очень важна.

C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

ткацкий станок

Meaning

a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing

Example

The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.

Ткач работал на ткацком станке, чтобы создать красивые ткани.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

винтаж / классика

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

Она носила винтажное платье 1950-х годов.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

отправиться в путь

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

Она решила начать новую карьеру в медицине.

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

хвастовство; гордость; бахвальство

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

Его постоянное хвастовство о своем богатстве раздражало всех.

C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

прокламация

Meaning

an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority

Example

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

Король издал прокламацию, провозгласив мир.

A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

деталь

Meaning

An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

Example

She explained the plan in great detail.

Она объяснила план в деталях.

C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

сложный

Meaning

Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.

Example

His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.

Его аргумент был настолько сложным, что никто не понял его.

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

символический

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

Голубь символизирует мир и свободу.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

соседний

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

Они посетили соседнюю деревню для фестиваля.

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

бежать быстро

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

Мыши быстро бегали по кухонному полу, когда включились огни.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

невероятный

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

Выступление фокусника было абсолютно невероятным.

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

ободряющий

Meaning

Giving strong encouragement or urging.

Example

The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.

Учитель произнес ободряющую речь, чтобы мотивировать учеников перед экзаменом.

A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

актёр

Meaning

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television

Example

The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.

Знаменитый актёр выиграл награду за свою работу в новом фильме.

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

реактивный; химически активный

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

Компания приняла реактивный подход к жалобам клиентов.

C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

неправильно истолковать

Meaning

To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.

Example

She misconstrued his silence as anger.

Она неправильно истолковала его молчание как злость.

C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

восьмиугольник

Meaning

A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

Example

The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.

Знак стоп имеет форму восьмиугольника.

C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

опасный

Meaning

Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.

Example

His financial situation is precarious.

Его финансовое положение опасно.

A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

печь

Meaning

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

Example

She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.

Она испекла торт для дня рождения своей подруги.

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

каньон

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

Река Колорадо вырезала Гранд-Каньон за миллионы лет.

C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

побледнеть

Meaning

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

Example

She blanched at the sight of blood.

Она побледнела, увидев кровь.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

решать

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

Менеджер решает конфликт между сотрудниками.

C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

разглашение

Meaning

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

Example

The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.

Разглашение корпоративных тайн вызвало большой скандал.

C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

конгломерат

Meaning

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.

Example

The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.

Компания превратилась в многонациональный конгломерат.

C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

привязанный к реке

Meaning

relating to or found in a river

Example

The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.

Флювиальные отложения свидетельствовали о наличии древней речной системы.

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

избавляться

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

Он ответственно избавился от старой мебели.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

чемпион

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

Она стала чемпионкой после победы в финальном матче.

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

маскировка

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

Он подошел под маскировкой друга.

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

автоматически

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

Дверь закрывается автоматически после того, как вы входите.

A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

чувствовать; испытывать; касаться

Meaning

to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something

Example

I feel happy when I see my friends.

Я чувствую себя счастливым, когда вижу своих друзей.

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

антитеза

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

Любовь - это антитеза ненависти.

C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

интуиция

Meaning

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Example

Her intuition told her something was wrong.

Её интуиция подсказала ей, что что-то не так.

C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

выдох

Meaning

The action of breathing out.

Example

Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.

Медленный выдох успокаивает нервную систему.

C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

эндокринный

Meaning

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

Example

The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.

Эндокринная система регулирует обмен веществ и рост.

A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

редко

Meaning

not often, infrequently

Example

She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.

Она редко ест сладости из-за своей диеты.

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

номер

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

Она дала мне свой номер телефона.

C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

гептагон

Meaning

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

Example

The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.

Учитель математики нарисовал гептагон на доске.

A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

дикое; не прирученное

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

Мы видели диких животных в лесу.

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.

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

пугать

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

Громкий гром напугал детей.

C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

осушитель

Meaning

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

Example

Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.

Пакеты с силикагелем обычно используются как осушители в упаковке.

C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

сжаться от страха

Meaning

to crouch down in fear

Example

The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.

Ребёнок прятался за диваном во время грозы.

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

мелкая ссора

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

Они поссорились из-за того, кто должен мыть посуду.

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

список

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

Судья просмотрел список до начала заседания.

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

затмить

Meaning

to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact

Example

The scandal overshadowed his achievements.

Скандал затмел его достижения.

C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

анализировать грамматически

Meaning

to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically

Example

The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.

Программное обеспечение может эффективно анализировать большие объемы текстовых данных.

C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

крестьянин / верный сотрудник

Meaning

A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.

Example

He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.

Он выполнил верную службу, завершив проект вовремя.

C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

ругательство

Meaning

a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane

Example

He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.

Он выкрикнул ругательство, когда уронил молоток на ногу.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

обратный; противоположный

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

Существует обратная связь между ценой и спросом.

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

махать

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

Он размахивал мечом, чтобы испугать нарушителей.

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

удалить

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

Пожалуйста, снимите обувь перед тем, как войти в дом.

A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

парк

Meaning

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

Example

The children were playing in the park.

Дети играли в парке.

C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

братский

Meaning

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

Example

The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.

Две нации поддерживают братские отношения.

C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

воля

Meaning

The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.

Example

She left the job of her own volition.

Она ушла с работы по своей воле.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

развод

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

После лет конфликтов они решили развестись.

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

опора, подпорка

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

Стены собора были укреплены, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

ингредиент

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

Мука — ключевой ингредиент при выпечке хлеба.

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

кража мелких предметов

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

Компания установила камеры, чтобы предотвратить кражу мелких предметов.

A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

половина

Meaning

one of two equal parts of something

Example

He ate half of the cake.

Он съел половину торта.

B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

отклонить

Meaning

to refuse to accept or consider something

Example

The committee decided to reject the proposal.

Комитет решил отклонить предложение.

A1 verb /lɪv/

live

жить

Meaning

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist

Example

They live in a beautiful house by the lake.

Они живут в красивом доме у озера.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

совершенный; без дефектов

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

Её безупречное выступление принесло ей стоячие аплодисменты.

B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

трамвай

Meaning

An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street

Example

The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.

Трамвай остановился на каждой станции в центре города.

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

трюк, достижение, препятствовать росту

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

Актёр исполнил опасный стант в фильме.

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

дизайнер

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

Модный дизайнер представил свою новую коллекцию.

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

ошеломлённый

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

Я был ошеломлён его внезапным объявлением.

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 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

негибкость

Meaning

the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability

Example

The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.

Негибкость правил вызвала ненужные задержки.

C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

загадочный

Meaning

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

Example

He gave me an enigmatic smile.

Он дал мне загадочную улыбку.

B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

разнообразие; разнообразие

Meaning

the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality

Example

The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.

Ресторан предлагает широкий выбор международных блюд.

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

лизать

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

Кошка лизала свои лапки чисто.

B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

амбициозный/амбициозная

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring

Example

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

Она амбициозна и усердно работает, чтобы достичь своих целей.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

перспектива, прогноз

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

Экономический прогноз на год положительный.

B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

олива

Meaning

a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil

Example

Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.

Оливковое масло считается одним из самых полезных для здоровья масел для готовки.

C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

идеалистичный

Meaning

pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic

Example

She has an idealistic view of changing the world.

У неё идеалистическое представление о том, как изменить мир.

C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

степь

Meaning

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

Example

The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.

Кочевники путешествовали по обширной степи со своими стадами.

C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

почтение

Meaning

Humble submission and respect.

Example

He showed deference to his elderly mentor.

Он проявил уважение к своему старшему наставнику.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

химия

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

У них отличная химия, и они хорошо работают вместе.

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

считать

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

Она считает его своим лучшим другом.

C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

обещанный

Meaning

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Example

He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.

Он подписал долговое обязательство для возврата кредита.

C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

гериатрия

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

Example

He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.

Он специализировался по гериатрии, чтобы заботиться о пожилых людях.

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

бензин

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

Цена на бензин значительно выросла в этом месяце.

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

северный

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

Северная часть страны известна своим холодным климатом.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

перегружать

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

Не перегружайте стиральную машину, иначе она может сломаться.

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

пугать

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

Громкий шум испугал ребёнка.

B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

ослабить

Meaning

to make or become less strong or powerful

Example

The illness weakened his immune system significantly.

Болезнь ослабила его иммунную систему значительно.

B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

часто; регулярно; много раз

Meaning

often; regularly; many times

Example

She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.

Она часто навещает свою бабушку по выходным.

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

расследование

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

Расследование выявило новые доказательства мошенничества.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

хирург

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

посвящать

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

Она посвятила свою жизнь помощи бедным.

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.

C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

смесь

Meaning

A collection or mixture of various things.

Example

The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.

Книга — это смесь эссе и стихотворений.

C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

долгая жалоба; плач; список бед

Meaning

a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief

Example

The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.

Редакционная статья в газете была жеремиядом о падении моральных ценностей в обществе.

незавершённый

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

Её отчёт был неполным, и требовались дополнительные детали.