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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 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

чрезмерное восхищение
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
Певица наслаждалась чрезмерным восхищением своих поклонников.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

чувство
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
У неё было сильное чувство ответственности.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

морской
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Он изучал морские карты перед тем, как отплыть.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

инспектор
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
Инспектор тщательно проверил кухню ресторана на соответствие санитарным стандартам.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

переливчатый
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Она носила переливчатое платье, которое искрилось при свете.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

контрапункт
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Её спокойное поведение было контрапунктом его гнева.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

внезапный приступ
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Она была охвачена приступом смеха.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

эротический
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Роман содержал несколько эротических сцен.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

шумный
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Дети были шумными на день рождения.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

смягчить
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
Тепло быстро размягчит масло.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

выражать яростный протест
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Политик начал яростно протестовать против коррупции.
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

счастье
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

формат
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Пожалуйста, отправьте свой отчет в формате PDF до конца недели.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

холодный
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Это было холодное утро в декабре.
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

конкурент
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
Компания снизила цены, чтобы обыграть своего главного конкурента.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

потребление
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Он контролировал свое ежедневное потребление калорий, чтобы поддерживать здоровую диету.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

графин
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
Официант принес графин воды на стол.
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

вспыльчивый; несговорчивый; трудный для управления
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
Невоспитанный ребенок отказался следовать любым указаниям учителя.
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

высшее блаженство или счастье, часто используется в отношении учений Иисуса на Нагорной проповеди
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
Она почувствовала состояние блаженства после получения хороших новостей.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

вход; регистрация
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Его вход в соревнование был подан прямо перед сроком подачи.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

нырок
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Нырок исчез под поверхностью, чтобы поймать рыбу.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

внутренний конфликт
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
Внутренний конфликт ослабил организацию изнутри
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.
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

переплетчик книг
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
Старый переплетчик тщательно восстанавливал древнюю рукопись.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

таинственный
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Её улыбка, как у сфинкса, заставляла гадать, о чём она думает.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

принадлежности
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
Дом был продан вместе со всеми его принадлежностями, включая гараж и сад.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

получить
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Он надеется получить опыт от этой работы.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

расстановка; выстраивать в ряд
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
Тренер объявил расстановку перед матчем.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

образовательный
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Путешествие было образовательным опытом.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

игривый, шаловливый
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Щенок был очень игривым, бегал по саду.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

глобальная осведомленность
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
Глобальная осведомленность о климатических изменениях необходима для политических изменений.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

прирученный; спокойный; послушный
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Прирученный лев показывал фокусы в цирке.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

инструктировать
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
Учитель дал студентам инструкции внимательно.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

неразделимый
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Два друга поделились неразделимой связью.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

неизменный
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Ее любовь к семье оставалась неизменной на протяжении многих лет.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

после полудня
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
Встреча запланирована на 3 часа дня.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

иллюзорный
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Его чувство безопасности было полностью иллюзорным.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

работник
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
Компания ценит вклад каждого работника в свой успех.
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

восьмой
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
Она финишировала на восьмом месте в гонке.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

инструменталист
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
Инструменталист сыграл красивое соло на скрипке.
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

психоз
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
Пациент был диагностирован с психозом после того, как испытал галлюцинации.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

терапевтический
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
Медитация очень терапевтична для психического благополучия.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

урожай
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Урожайность сельскохозяйственных культур снизилась из-за экстремальных погодных условий.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

бездомный / тяжело идти
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Они шли через лес в тяжелых ботинках.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

опадать листву
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Фермеры опадали листву с полей перед сбором урожая.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

тресина
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Землетрясение вызвало глубокую трещину на дороге.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

предпочтение
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Она предпочитает классическую музыку поп-музыке.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

игривый; веселый; радостный
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Игривые дети смеялись и играли в парке.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

торговец
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
Торговец продавал специи из дальних стран.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

металл
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
Кольцо было сделано из драгоценного металла.
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

успокаивать
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
Он попытался успокоить рассерженного клиента с помощью возврата денег.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

порция
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
Он съел большую порцию риса с карри.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

редундантность
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
Документ содержал избыточность, из-за чего он стал ненужным длинным.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

выдающийся; уважаемый; знаменитый; обладающий достойным видом или манерой
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Он выдающийся профессор в университете.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

идеологический
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Обе партии разделены глубокими идеологическими разногласиями.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

ментально
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Она готовилась ментально к экзамену.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

превосходящий; лучший
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Этот продукт превосходит все остальные на рынке.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

стойкость
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
Она преодолела трудности с великим мужеством.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

неопровержимый; определенный
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Ее честность и целеустремленность - это неопровержимые качества.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

цель
Meaning
the reason for which something is done or created
Example
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
Цель этой встречи - обсудить новый проект.
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

преодолеть
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
Он преодолел все трудности, чтобы осуществить свою мечту.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

оперировать
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Хирург будет оперировать пациента завтра.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

страж
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Страж стоял у входа в лагерь.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

терка
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Используйте терку для натирания сыра для пиццы.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

нарушитель
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Охранник поймал нарушителя, который лез через забор.
A1 noun /help/

Help

помощь; поддержка
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Волонтёр предложил свою помощь, чтобы донести покупки пожилой женщины до её машины.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

перехитрить
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
Малая компания сумела перехитрить своего большого соперника.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

предположения
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Его предположения о проекте были совершенно неверными.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

декаметр
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
Поле измеряли в декаметрах для точности.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

последующий
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Последующие события изменили ход истории.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

облегчать
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Медикамент помог облегчить его головную боль.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

вундеркинд
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Моцарт был детским вундеркиндом в музыке.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

тряска
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Маленькая тряска была ощущена перед землетрясением.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

компромисс
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Всегда есть компромисс между ценой и качеством.
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 /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

медиация
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
Медиация помогла разрешить конфликт между двумя командами.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

принадлежащий
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
Право проезда принадлежит земле владельца.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

тайм-блокинг
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Тайм-блокинг помогает улучшить производительность и эффективность.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

тема
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
Тема встречи была расширение компании.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

очаровывать
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Фокусы мага заворожили детей.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

треморящий / слабый
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Додеринг профессор с трудом поднимался по лестнице.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

медаль
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Она выиграла золотую медаль на забеге на 100 метров.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

громко
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Он говорил громко, чтобы все его слышали.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

рассчитанный
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Ее рассчитанный ход дал ей преимущество над конкурентами.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

надзиратель на экзамене
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
Надзиратель напомнил студентам выключить свои телефоны.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

скряга
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Хозяин был таким скрягой, что никогда ничего не ремонтировал.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

бесконечный
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
Бесконечный дождь сделал день мрачным.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

роскошь
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Они наслаждались роскошью пятизвездочного отеля.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

игла
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Она продела нить в иглу, чтобы пришить кнопку.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

предзнаменование
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Темные облака были восприняты как предзнаменование надвигающегося шторма.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

плата
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
Адвокат взял высокую плату за свои услуги.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

поток
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Компания находилась в состоянии постоянного потока во время реорганизации.
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.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

хитрый
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Он придумал хитрый план, чтобы выиграть игру.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

серп
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Фермер собрал пшеницу с помощью традиционного серпа.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

деревянный забор
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Заключенные были помещены внутрь деревянного забора.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

белая муравей
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Белые муравьи повредили деревянную мебель в нашем доме.
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.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

обвинение
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
Обвинение представило убедительные доказательства против обвиняемого.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

объединяться в федерацию
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Несколько штатов объединились для создания более сильного союза.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

местный закон
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
Городской совет принял новый закон, регулирующий уличных торговцев.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

парень
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Тот парень там — мой лучший друг.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

отражать атаку
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Он сумел отразить меч противника с быстрыми рефлексами.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

злоба; ненависть; враждебность;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
В его критике не было злобы, только честный отзыв.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

произвольный
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Произвольная оценка учителя расстроила многих студентов.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

регата
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
Ежегодная регата привлекла участников со всего мира.
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

позиция
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
Позиция команды отражает стабильную работу.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

преобразователь
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
Инженер использовал преобразователь для преобразования переменного тока в постоянный.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

произносить чётко
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
Учитель попросил его чётко произнести каждое слово.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

движение
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
Движение стремилось обеспечить равные права.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

лоб в лоб
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Два автомобиля столкнулись лоб в лоб на перекрестке.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

расширять
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Путешествия могут расширить ваш кругозор о разных культурах.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

измерить
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Она измерила длину стола.
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

расточительство
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Его расточительство привело его к банкротству.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

законная самооборона
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
Страна заявила, что это была законная самооборона.