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B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

эксцентричный
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
Художник был известен своим эксцентричным стилем.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

антропогенный
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
Изменение климата в значительной степени вызвано антропогенными факторами.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

злодейство, злость
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
История подчеркивает злодейство жестокого короля.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

социальные медиа
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Социальные сети часто вызывают задержки.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

асонировать
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Строки асонируют красиво, придавая песне уникальный поток.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

уклоняться
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Политик попытался уклониться от сложного вопроса.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

опечатка
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Отчет был полон опечаток.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

лицензиат
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
Лицензиат несет ответственность за соблюдение всех правил.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

юбка
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Она выбрала синюю юбку, чтобы сочетать с блузкой.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

баловать
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
Маленькую девочку баловали её бабушка и дедушка.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

с радостью и охотой
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Я с радостью помогу тебе с домашней работой.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

резкая боль
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Он почувствовал резкую боль вины после того, как солгал своему другу.
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

увеличивающийся
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
Необходимо увеличивать осведомленность об образовании.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

нерегулярный
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Его посещаемость на работе в этом месяце была нерегулярной.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

кирка
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Шахтер использовал кирку, чтобы пробить каменную поверхность.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

обязывать
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
Контракт обязывает компанию предоставлять своевременное обслуживание.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

антрополог
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Антрополог провел годы, изучая племенное сообщество.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

реплицировать
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Учёный пытался реплицировать эксперимент для точности.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

отдавать эхо
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
Звук взрыва ревербировал по долине.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

картридж
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
Принтер перестал работать, потому что картридж с чернилами был пуст.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

нездоровый; нездоровый
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
Есть слишком много фаст-фуда вредно для вашего тела.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

предпочитать
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Я предпочитаю чай вместо кофе утром.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

мясник
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Мясник порекомендовал лучший кусок говядины для нашего ужина.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

патриарх
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Как патриарх семьи, он разрешал споры и поддерживал старые традиции.
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

инфильтровать
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
Шпионы смогли инфильтровать вражескую базу.
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

выдающийся стиль
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
Он произнес свою речь с большим стилем.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

предстоящий
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Мы готовимся к предстоящему фестивалю.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

запрещённый; нелегальный
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Курение строго запрещено в этом здании.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

отвага, смелость
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
Отвага альпиниста впечатлила всю команду.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

монтаж
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Фильм начался с монтажа городской жизни.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

недоразумение
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Существует распространенное недоразумение относительно причин болезни.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

ужасно
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Он чувствовал себя ужасно грустным после того, как услышал новость.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

среда обитания
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Учёные представляют себе хабитатс на Луне.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

питательный
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
Питательная ценность фрукта очень высока.
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

подхалимство
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
Через подхалимство он убедил своего начальника дать ему повышение зарплаты.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

скудный
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Он едва мог выжить на своей скудной зарплате.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

обращение; сделки; бизнес-процессы
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Его честное обращение с клиентами принесло ему отличную репутацию.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

вежливость; утонченность
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Ее естественная джентильность и грация сделали ее популярной в высших кругах общества.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

кроватка
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
Ребёнок мирно спит в её кроватке.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

рынковая проникаемость
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Высокая рыночная проникаемость обеспечивает конкурентное превосходство.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

неодобрение / антипатия
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
Новая политика попала в немилость у публики.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

мясо
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Мы купили свежее мясо в мясной лавке.
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

конфигурация
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
Конфигурация системы должна быть настроена для лучшей производительности.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

несправедливость
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
Социальная несправедливость продолжает быть глобальной проблемой.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

легкий след, лекарство, приготовленное растворением лекарства в алкоголе
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
В её улыбке была лёгкая нотка грусти.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

кусок; ломтик
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
Вы хотите кусок пиццы?
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

мизантропия
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Его мизантропия была очевидна в том, как он избегал людей.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

расход топлива
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Этот автомобиль дает отличную топливную экономичность на шоссе.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

молния
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
Молния ударила в дерево рядом с нашим домом.
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 /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

палеонтология
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Она решила изучать палеонтологию в университете.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

сохранение
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
Консервация лесов крайне важна для стабильности климата.
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

доволен
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
Она была довольна результатами экзамена.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːrmər/

Farmer

фермер
Meaning
a person who owns or manages a farm
Example
The farmer works hard to grow crops.
Фермер усердно работает, чтобы вырастить урожай.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

процент
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
Процент студентов, сдавших экзамен, был высоким.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

высокомерный
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Она подарила ему высокомерную улыбку, как будто он был ниже её.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

состояние спокойствия и самообладания
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Она сохраняла спокойствие во время интервью.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

пить жадно
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Он выпил пиво за секунды.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

пятно; след
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
На его белой рубашке была пятно от кофе.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

новеллета
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
Автор опубликовал новеллету в качестве превью своей будущей серии.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

ряд / ссора
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
Они устроили громкую ссору по поводу денег.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

неожиданно остановить / атаковать
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Его остановили репортеры, когда он покидал суд.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

управляемый; контролируемый
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
Нагрузка на работу управляемая, если мы правильно планируем.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

просвещать
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Хорошие книги могут развлекать и просвещать читателя.
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

слушать
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
Пожалуйста, слушайте внимательно указания.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

растрачивать
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Он потратил свои сбережения на ненужные гаджеты.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

до
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Она пришла до начала встречи.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

признанный
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Он является предполагаемым отцом ребенка.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

видеозапись
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Записи протестов показывали по телевизору весь день.
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

само по себе
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
Идея сама по себе не плоха, но требует улучшений.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

край; граница; порог
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Она была на грани слёз.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

продолжающийся
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Они продолжают свое путешествие, несмотря на дождь.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

психотерапия
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Она посещала еженедельные сеансы психотерапии, чтобы справиться со своей тревожностью.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

демобилизовать
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Правительство решило демобилизовать армию после войны.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

импорт
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
Импорт роскошных товаров строго регулируется.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

тусклый
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Комната выглядела тусклой с серыми стенами и тусклым освещением.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

репортаж
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Хороший репортаж важен для общественного сознания.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

величественный и достойный
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Величественный особняк стоял в конце длинной подъездной дороги.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

сожалеющий
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Она подарила ему сожалительную улыбку, когда отвернулась.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

унижение
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Она отказалась терпеть унижение, связанное с тем, что её обыскали без надлежащей причины.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

отговорка
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Его отговорка предотвратила его от плохой инвестиции.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

бессмысленная жестокость
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Его бессмысленная жестокость потрясла всех на собрании.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

дискриминировать
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
Закон запрещает работодателям дискриминировать против женщин.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

авторитарный
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Она говорила авторитарным тоном, который заставил всех замолчать.
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

стимулы
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
Налоговые стимулы используются для поощрения инвестиций в возобновляемую энергетику.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

нетерпимость
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
Иллиберализм новых законов насторожил граждан.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

анемометр
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
Учёный использовал анемометр для записи скорости ветра во время шторма.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

программное обеспечение
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Он установил программу, чтобы улучшить производительность своего компьютера.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

насмехаться
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Он насмехался над идеей переезда за границу.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

нейтралитет
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
Нейтралитет способствует доверию в процессе принятия решений.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

собака
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
Верная собака терпеливо ждала, когда её хозяин вернется домой.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

сержант-майор
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Сержант-майор проверил войска перед парадом.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

феноменальный
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
Команда достигла феноменального успеха на турнире.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

устаревший
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Фабрика была наполнена устаревшими машинами, которые замедляли производство.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

дуб
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
Старый дуб давал тень для всего двора.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

сочный
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Стейк был настолько сочным, что таял во рту.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

собрание
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
Школа провела собрание для обсуждения новых правил.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

причины
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Причины загрязнения требуют неотложного решения.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

подрывать
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Постоянная критика может подорвать уверенность ребёнка.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

метрический
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Поэт тщательно следовал метрическим правилам в своих стихах.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

пепельница
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Пожалуйста, используйте пепельницу для своей сигареты.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

храм
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Они посетили древний храм во время своей поездки в Индию.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

бесстрастный
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Она рассказала шутку с совершенно бесстрастным голосом.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

колеблющийся
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Она дала запоздалый ответ на интервью.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

непобедимый
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Её непобедимый дух помог ей преодолеть трудности.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

надвигающийся
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Жители деревни беспокоились о надвигающемся наводнении.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

почти; почти;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Я чуть не опоздал на автобус сегодня утром.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

упорный
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Несмотря на многие неудачи, её упорные усилия привели к успеху.
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

автономия
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
Автономия была основной требованием.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

непостоянство
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
Буддистская философия подчеркивает непостоянство жизни.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

покровительственный
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
Покровительственная мать позволила своему ребенку сидеть до поздно.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

пар
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
Пар воды поднимался с горячего тротуара после дождя.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

туман
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Утренний туман постепенно исчез, когда солнце поднималось выше в небе.
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

сливки
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
Она взбивала сливки, пока они не стали пушистыми.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

плодородная глинистая почва
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Глинистая почва идеально подходит для сельского хозяйства из-за содержания питательных веществ.
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.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

опровергать
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Никто не мог оспорить доказательства, представленные в суде.