C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

сушёные лепестки роз

Meaning

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

Example

The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.

Десерт был украшен сушёными лепестками роз.

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

памятник

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

Памятник должен почтить его вклад.

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

вкусный; элегантный; со вкусом

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

Она украсила свой дом очень со вкусом.

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

очарованный; завороженный

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

Дети сидели зачарованные, когда маг показывал свои фокусы.

C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

обожествлять

Meaning

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

Example

Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.

Некоторые фанаты обожествляют своих любимых знаменитостей.

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

тень

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень через сад вечером.

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.

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

совет

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

Городской совет проголосовал за улучшение общественного транспорта.

C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

вычитаемое

Meaning

a number that is to be subtracted from another number

Example

In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.

В уравнении 10 - 4, число 4 — это вычитаемое.

B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

Всемирный день охраны окружающей среды

Meaning

An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.

Example

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.

Всемирный день охраны окружающей среды отмечается каждый год 5 июня.

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

маловероятно

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

Его объяснение, почему он опоздал, было немного маловероятным.

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

законный; действительный; подлинный; разумный

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

У него есть законная причина опоздать.

A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

котёнок

Meaning

a young cat

Example

The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.

Маленький котёнок любит играть с клубками пряжи.

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

целостность

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

Целостность учителей способствует положительной учебной среде.

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

абсурдный, нелепый

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

Идея о том, что свиньи могут летать, абсурдна.

A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

летающий

Meaning

able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft

Example

The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.

Летящая птица исчезла в облаках.

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

сладкий лайм

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

Сок сладкого лайма был освежающим в жаркий день.

C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

растерянный

Meaning

Completely confused or bewildered.

Example

He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.

Он выглядел растерянным после того, как услышал странный вопрос.

C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

маргинализация

Meaning

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

Example

Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.

Экономическая политика должна решать проблему маргинализации бедных.

B2 verb /briːd/

breed

разводить, размножать

Meaning

to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young

Example

They breed horses on their farm.

Они разводят лошадей на своей ферме.

C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

билатеральный

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

Две страны подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение.

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.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

покинутый

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

Деревня выглядела полностью покинутой после шторма.

B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

состоять

Meaning

to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements

Example

The committee consists of five members.

Комитет состоит из пяти членов.

C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

примирительный

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

Она говорила примирительным тоном, чтобы уменьшить напряжение.

C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

поспешно

Meaning

in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly

Example

She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.

Она поспешно собрала сумки, прежде чем уехать в аэропорт.

C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

подвижный

Meaning

Capable of movement or locomotion.

Example

Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.

Некоторые бактерии подвижны и могут плавать к питательным веществам.

C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

повязка на руку

Meaning

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

Example

The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.

Традиционная танцовщица носила золотые браслеты, которые сверкали в свете прожекторов.

C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

потакать

Meaning

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

Example

The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

Коррумпированные чиновники подвергли бедных деревенских жителей жестокому обращению.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

начальный

Meaning

Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.

Example

The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.

Инициирующая фаза проекта была отмечена энтузиазмом в планировании.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

неблагоприятный

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

Команда начала свое путешествие при неблагоприятных погодных условиях.

C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

невинный

Meaning

Innocent and without deceit

Example

Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.

Ее невинная улыбка завоевала сердца всех.

C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

оплакивать

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

Example

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

Она оплакивала утрату своего детского дома.

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

страшный

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

Этот фильм ужасов был действительно страшным.

A1 noun /siː/

Sea

море

Meaning

a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Example

We went swimming in the sea.

Мы пошли плавать в море.

C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

дистальный

Meaning

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

Example

The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.

Доктор осмотрел дистальный конец руки пациента.

C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

вялый; мягкий; слабый;

Meaning

soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping

Example

The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.

Листья растения стали вялые после нескольких дней без воды.

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

мантия, ответственность

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

Лидер принял мантии ответственности.

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

ярко-красный

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

Небо стало ярко-красным на закате.

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

плотно

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

Эта зона плотно покрыта деревьями.

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

рекрутинг

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

Рекрутинг укрепляет рабочую силу.

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

усложнять

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

Новые правила только усложнят процесс.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

открытие, вывод или результат, полученный после расследования

Meaning

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

Example

The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.

Учёный опубликовал свои открытия в ведущем журнале.

C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

сапожник

Meaning

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

Example

The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.

Сапожник починил мои сломанные туфли идеально.

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

черепаха

Meaning

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

Example

The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.

Черепаха медленно пересекла песчаный пляж.

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

антидот

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

Доктор быстро ввел антидот от яда змеи.

C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

уважаемый человек

Meaning

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

Example

He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.

Он считается доyen'ом современной литературы в стране.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

средних лет

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

Мужчина средних лет начал новую карьеру.

C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

петулянтность

Meaning

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example

His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.

Его петуранс на встрече раздражал всех.

C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

этиология

Meaning

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

Example

Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.

Врачи изучают этиологию нового вируса.

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

неподвижный

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

Машина осталась неподвижной на красном свете.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

спокойствие

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

Она наслаждалась спокойствием сельской местности после многих лет в городе.

C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

драхма

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

Example

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

Старинная коллекция монет включала серебряную драхму.

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

менеджер

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

Менеджер утвердил новый план проекта.

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

пчеловодческая станция

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

Фермер построил новую пчеловодческую станцию для производства органического меда.

C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

смесь сухих цветов

Meaning

a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection

Example

The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.

Гостиная была наполнена ароматом потпури.

C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

широкая площадь

Meaning

a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky

Example

The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.

Пустыня — это огромная площадь песка и камней.

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

судебное решение; приговор

Meaning

the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court

Example

The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.

Приговор присяжных был основан на тщательном рассмотрении всех фактов.

C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

адьютант-стерх

Meaning

a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork

Example

The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.

Адьютант-стерх стоял неподвижно в мелкой воде.

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

большая книга или манускрипт

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

Библиотека хранит древний фолиант Шекспира.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

вдумчивый

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

Она дала обдуманный ответ на каждый заданный вопрос.

C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

рационализация

Meaning

The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.

Example

His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.

Его рационализация ошибки не была убедительной.

C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

смягчить

Meaning

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.

Доктор прописал лекарства, чтобы смягчить боль пациента.

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

загрязнение

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

Загрязнение воздуха вызывает проблемы со здоровьем.

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

пухлый или округлый

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

Кошка была пухлой и хорошо накормленной.

C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

слабый

Meaning

Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.

Example

The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.

Империя стала слабой после столетий роскоши.

A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

клавиатура

Meaning

a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands

Example

She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.

Она быстро напечатала отчёт на клавиатуре.

C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

попкорн из риса

Meaning

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

Example

I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.

Я люблю есть попкорн из риса как полезный перекус.

C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

умасливать

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Example

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

Она смогла уговорить свою подругу присоединиться к поездке.

C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

клевета

Meaning

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

Example

The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.

Газета была подана в суд за клевету.

C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

счастье

Meaning

To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.

Example

The new law enfranchised thousands of people.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

опека

Meaning

The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.

Example

She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.

Она изучала живопись под руководством знаменитого художника.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

свалка

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

Город построил новую свалку для решения растущей проблемы с отходами.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

без церемоний/грубый

Meaning

Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.

Example

He made an unceremonious exit from the party.

Он сделал без церемоний выход с вечеринки.

C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

не существующий

Meaning

not real or not present; lacking existence

Example

The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.

Предполагаемое доказательство оказалось не существующим.

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

прогноз

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

Прогноз погоды говорит, что завтра будет дождь.

C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

снимать кожу/критиковать строго

Meaning

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

Example

The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.

Шеф снял кожу с рыбы перед тем, как приготовить её.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

неуничтожимый

Meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Example

The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.

Говорили, что щит супергероя был неуничтожимым.

C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

канцерогенный

Meaning

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

Example

Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.

Переработанное мясо содержит канцерогенные соединения.

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

распространённый

Meaning

Scattered or spread across a wide area.

Example

The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.

Распределённое население усложнило предоставление общественных услуг.

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

образность

Meaning

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Example

The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.

Использование образности поэтом оживило сцену.

C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

оранжевый жасмин

Meaning

a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers

Example

The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.

Растение оранжевый жасмин дало грозди мелких белых цветов.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

придирчивый

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

Она очень придирчива к одежде, которую носит.

C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

несоответствие, различие, расхождение

Meaning

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Example

The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.

Аудит показал несоответствие между заявленными доходами и реальными доходами.

B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

провинция

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

Провинция известна своим богатым культурным наследием и потрясающими пейзажами.

C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

молчаливый

Meaning

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Example

He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.

Он был молчаливым человеком, который редко говорил на собраниях.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

разрыхлитель теста

Meaning

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

Example

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.

Рецепт требует две чайные ложки разрыхлителя теста.

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

противодействовать

Meaning

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

Example

The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.

Препарат помогает нейтрализовать побочные эффекты лечения.

C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

толкать

Meaning

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

Example

The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.

Фанаты толкались друг с другом, чтобы подойти к сцене.

A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

картина

Meaning

a picture or design made using paint

Example

The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.

Картина на стене была создана известным художником.

A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

дневник

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

Она написала о своем дне в своем дневнике перед тем, как лечь спать.

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

оскорбление / обидное замечание

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

Он сделал оскорбительное замечание о её характере.

C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

быстрый

Meaning

Done with speed and efficiency.

Example

The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.

Быстрая доставка пакета была оценена.

A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

европейский

Meaning

Relating to Europe or its people.

Example

She studied European history at university.

Она изучала европейскую историю в университете.

C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

со слезами; склонный к плачу

Meaning

expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep

Example

She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.

Она попрощалась с друзьями, прослезившись в аэропорту.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

перевернуть / отменить решение

Meaning

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Example

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

Суд решил отменить предыдущее решение.

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

предоставить

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

Художник красиво изображает сцену.

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

эмиссия

Meaning

The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.

Example

Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.

Автопроизводители сокращают выбросы углерода.

C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

перкуссия

Meaning

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

Example

The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.

Перкуссионный раздел добавил ритм и энергию в оркестр.

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

метод

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

Она разработала новый метод решения математических задач.

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

уксус

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

Я добавил уксус в заправку для салата для дополнительного вкуса.

A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

монета

Meaning

A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.

Example

The government decided to coin a new term for the program.

Правительство решило ввести новый термин для программы.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.

B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

осуждать

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

Лидер осудил коррупцию в своей речи.

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

ненужный

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

Аргумент был излишним и его можно было избежать.

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

похороны

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

Сотни людей присутствовали на похоронах, чтобы отдать дань уважения любимому учителю.

C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

распространять слухи

Meaning

to spread a rumor or report widely

Example

The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.

Скандал быстро разнесся по городу.

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

фонарь

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

Мы несли фонарь во время нашего похода.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

предпринимать

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

Она решила взять на себя сложный проект.

A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

верблюд

Meaning

a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places

Example

The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.

Верблюд медленно шел по песку пустыни.

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

католический

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

У нее католические вкусы в музыке, она наслаждается всем, от джаза до оперы.

тыква

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

Мы вырезали фонарь из большого тыквы.