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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.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

настроить
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Она отрегулировала зеркало, чтобы увидеть дорогу четко.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

электрический чайник
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
Электрический чайник автоматически выключается, когда вода начинает закипать.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

сильный поток; поток воды
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Сильный дождь создал поток воды, мчащегося по горе.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

преданный
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Она преданный учитель, который заботится о своих учениках.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

в слепую
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Она в слепую бросилась в новый проект.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

перемешивать
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
Не перемешивай все бумаги в одну кучу.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

международный
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Международные стандарты улучшают конкурентоспособность.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

лосось
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Они подали жареного лосося на ужин.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

микрокосм
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Маленький город — это микрокосм всей нации.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

мелко нарезать
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Она измельчила чеснок для рецепта.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

адвокат
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Она проконсультировалась с адвокатом перед подписанием контракта.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

прикладывать усилие
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Он приложил всю свою силу, чтобы поднять тяжелую коробку.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

быстро и небрежно писать
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Он написал свою подпись внизу страницы.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

бегло; свободно
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Она говорит по-французски бегло.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

левша
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
Она левша и красиво пишет левой рукой.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

сгущенное молоко
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
Рецепт требует банку сгущенного молока, чтобы сделать десерт особенно кремовым.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

приобретение, покупка, захват
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
Стратегия приобретения компании способствовала росту.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

юридическое обязательство
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Его освободили под его собственное юридическое обязательство.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

развращенный
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Фильм изображает жизнь развращенного преступника.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

беспристрастный
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
Отчет дал беспристрастное мнение о ситуации.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

симболизм
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Использование символизма в романе мастерски выполнено.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

разрушительный
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
Ураган был очень разрушительным для прибрежных районов.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

необходимость
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
Управление отходами — это необходимость для экологической устойчивости.
C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

перчатка / вызов
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
Рыцарь бросил свою перчатку как знак вызова.
C1 noun

Longitude

долгота
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

большая бочка
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
Подвал был заполнен большими бочками пива.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

называть
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Они решили назвать своего ребенка Сарой.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

молодой лорд
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Арогантный лордлинг требовал уважения, несмотря на его отсутствие опыта.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

неловкий
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Его неловкие замечания смутили всех на ужине.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

коралл
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Кораллы в рифе дают укрытие многим морским существам.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

добро пожаловать
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Вы всегда приветствуете в нашем доме.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

ухудшаться
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
Неуправляемый рост может ухудшить условия жизни.
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

молочный завод
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
Местный молочный завод ежедневно производит свежее масло и сыр.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

притворство, ложь
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Его доброта была всего лишь притворством, чтобы завоевать доверие.
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

с
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
Она пошла на рынок с подругой.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

предположить
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Она предположила, что он не придет на встречу.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

пленный
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Пленный был удержан в маленькой камере несколько месяцев.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

легковерный
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
Легковерный ребенок поверил в каждую историю, которую он слышал.
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

комиссия
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
Комиссия рекомендует конституционные реформы.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

молекула
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Молекула воды состоит из двух атомов водорода и одного атома кислорода.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

удовлетворить
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Вкусная еда полностью удовлетворила наш голод.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

женат/замужем
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Она замужем за врачом.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

мы
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Мы идем в парк этим днем.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

судья
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
Судья остановил игру после нарушения.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

субсидия
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Правительство предоставляет субсидию на топливо для контроля цен.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

светящийся
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Светящиеся звезды осветили ночное небо.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

издавать высокочастотный скрипящий звук
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
Старая дверь заскрипела, когда она ее открыла.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

небесный
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
Лес был наполнен сверхъестественным светом.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

делимый
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Двенадцать делится на три и четыре.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

заявка / приложение / программное обеспечение
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Она подала заявку на стипендию.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

катафалк;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Черный катафалк медленно двигался к кладбищу, за ним шла процессия скорбящих.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

их
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Я видел их в парке вчера.
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

речь; выступление;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
Президент произнес вдохновляющую речь перед нацией.
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

двигатель
Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
Двигатель машины вышел из строя на шоссе.
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

доброжелательный
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
Она известна как доброжелательный учитель, который всегда помогает своим ученикам.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

изотермический
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
Эксперимент был проведён при изотермических условиях.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

меренга (десертный топпинг)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Она украсила пирог воздушным меренговым слоем.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

фамилия / прозвище
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Его фамилия стала широко известна в литературных кругах.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

заградительный огонь или быстрый нападение
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Политик столкнулся с потоком трудных вопросов от репортеров.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

подводный
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Дайверы исследовали подводную пещерную систему, заполненную редкими рыбами.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

теология
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Она получает степень в области теологии в университете.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

висеть
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Ключи висели на его поясе.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

всеобъемлющий, охватывающий, интегральный
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
Основная тема книги - человеческая стойкость.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

напряженный или перегруженный
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
Напряженный учитель пытался успокоить шумный класс.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

истец
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Истец подал заявление о компенсации после аварии.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

маловероятный
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
Кажется маловероятным, что он приедет вовремя.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

аускультация
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Доктор провел аускультацию, чтобы проверить легкие пациента.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

учить
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Дети учат быстро, когда они заинтересованы.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

диалог; разговор
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Политические лидеры вступили в значимый диалог, чтобы разрешить конфликт.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

эйфория, восторг, экстаз
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Победа в чемпионате принесла ощущение эйфории.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

опрощение
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Священник даровал ему прощение за его грехи.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

оценка
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Точная оценка помогает определить устойчивость ресурсов.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Объект всемирного наследия
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Сундарбаны — это объект всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

взбешенный
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Она была взбешена, когда узнала о предательстве.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

негативное высказывание
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Его постоянное негативное высказывание разочаровывало команду.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

непонимаемый
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
Концепция была настолько абстрактной, что она казалась непонимаемой для большинства студентов.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

заглушить
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Она пыталась заглушить свой смех шарфом.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

аббат
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
Аббат поприветствовал посетителей в монастыре.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

носки
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Мне нужно купить новые носки для зимы.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

во-первых
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Во-первых, нам нужно решить проблему бюджета, прежде чем продолжить.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

дискретный
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Курс разделён на три дискретных модуля.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

галька
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Он бросил гальку в пруд и наблюдал за волнами.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

флаг-офицер
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
Флаг-офицер проверил флот перед церемонией.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

равный
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Бозе был признан равным Галилео.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

открытия
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Его открытия произвели революцию в нескольких областях.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

терзать, преследовать
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
Армия терзала врага внезапными набегами.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

сельдерей
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
Я добавил нарезанный сельдерей в суп для дополнительного вкуса.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

курорт / последний шанс
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Они остановились в курортном отеле на пляже во время отпуска.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

автоматическая машина
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Он работал как автомат, не показывая никаких эмоций.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

вероятность
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Шансы выиграть в лотерею очень низки.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

клевета
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
Политик подал в суд на газету за распространение клеветы о его личной жизни.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

сократить
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Нам нужно сократить наши расходы в этом месяце.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

выходное пособие
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Компания предложила ему выходное пособие после окончания его работы.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

акцентировать
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Освещение подчеркнуло красоту картины.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

периодичность
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
Периодичность фаз Луны очаровывает людей на протяжении веков.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

фаворитизм
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
Менеджер был обвинен в фаворитизме по отношению к определенным сотрудникам.
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

сравнение
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
Учитель сделал сравнение между двумя стихами, чтобы показать их разные стили.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

флаг
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
Команда гордо подняла флаг чемпионата.
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ресурсы
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
Регион был богат травяными ресурсами.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

счастье
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

фаланга
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Фаланга репортеров ждала снаружи у суда.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

подходить / решать проблему
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Учитель подошел к ученику, чтобы предложить помощь.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

социальная ответственность
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
Социальная ответственность должна быть частью образовательной программы.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

строгий, простой
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
Монах вел строгую жизнь в горах.
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.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

предсказать
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
Монах предсказал, что мир вернется в страну.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

мастерский
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Профессор говорил с магистериальным тоном на лекции.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

гурме
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Они пошли в ресторан гурме, чтобы отпраздновать свою годовщину.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

обманывать
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Мошенник попытался обмануть старика, чтобы забрать его сбережения.
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

лаунч
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
Мы взяли лаунч, чтобы переплыть реку.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

нарушать
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Парковка здесь нарушает городские правила.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

ликвидировать
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Компания решила ликвидировать свои активы, чтобы расплатиться с кредиторами.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

осквернять
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
Река была осквернена промышленными отходами.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

лунги
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Он носил удобные лунги, отдыхая дома.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

когорты
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Исследователи сравнили результаты здоровья разных когорт.
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

убийца
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
Полиция поймала убийцу прошлой ночью.
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

чистить
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
Она убрала кухню перед тем, как пришли гости.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

гулять
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Они гуляли по старому городу, наслаждаясь видами.
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

бессмертие
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
Многие древние культуры верили, что герои могут достичь бессмертия великими подвигами.