B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

преуспеть

Meaning

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example

She always tries to excel in her studies.

Она всегда старается преуспеть в учёбе.

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

традиция

Meaning

the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief

Example

It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.

Это семейная традиция собираться за ужином каждое воскресенье вечером.

B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

друг, спутник

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

Он пошел на рыбалку со своим старым школьным другом.

A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

мороженое

Meaning

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

Example

Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.

Дети любят есть мороженое в жаркие летние дни.

C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

коллапс экосистемы

Meaning

The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.

Example

Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.

Неконтролируемая вырубка лесов может привести к коллапсу экосистемы.

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

преувеличивать

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

Он склонен преувеличивать свои достижения.

C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

лабиринтный

Meaning

Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.

Example

The old city streets were labyrinthine.

Старые городские улицы были лабиринтными.

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

недооценивать

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

Она чувствовала, что её начальник постоянно недооценивал её вклад.

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

звонить

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

Колокол звонит каждый час.

C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

истощить

Meaning

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Example

The long war has depleted the country's resources.

Долгая война истощила ресурсы страны.

B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

подчеркнуть

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

Учитель подчеркнул важность домашнего задания.

B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

наказывать

Meaning

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

Example

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

Учитель накажет учеников, которые обманывают.

C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

опротестующий

Meaning

a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something

Example

The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.

Опротестующий выразил свои опасения во время собрания городского совета.

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

мог

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

Он мог плавать, когда был ребенком.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

делимый

Meaning

capable of being divided or separated

Example

The estate was partible among the heirs.

Имущество было делимо между наследниками.

C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

односторонний

Meaning

one-sided; involving only one party

Example

The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.

Страна приняла одностороннее решение выйти из договора.

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

деревьевый

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

Обезьяны - это древесные животные, которые проводят большую часть своего времени на деревьях.

A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

должен

Meaning

used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination

Example

I shall return before sunset.

Я вернусь до заката.

A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

летающее существо

Meaning

any animal that has the ability to fly through the air

Example

Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.

Птицы, летучие мыши и насекомые — это примеры летающих существ.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

необычный

Meaning

Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.

Example

She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.

Она говорила с необычной мягкостью, которая удивила всех.

C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

видеоцельный; изобретательный;

Meaning

having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative

Example

Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.

Стив Джобс был визионером, который революционизировал технологии.

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.

C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

рококо

Meaning

characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design

Example

The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.

Дворец был украшен в роскошном стиле рококо.

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

жаворонок

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

Жаворонок пел красиво, пока он летел над лугом.

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

постыдный

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

Он был постыдным из-за своей плохой работы.

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

губернатор

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

Губернатор обратился к гражданам по поводу предстоящих выборов.

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

временная приостановка

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

Проект был приостановлен до тех пор, пока средства не стали доступны.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

вовлеченный

Meaning

complicated or engaged in something

Example

She was deeply involved in community service.

Она была глубоко вовлечена в общественные работы.

B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

отварной

Meaning

cooked in boiling water

Example

She served boiled eggs for breakfast.

Она подала вареные яйца на завтрак.

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

пантомима

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

Дети наслаждались рождественской пантомимой в местном театре.

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

благодарность

Meaning

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

Example

She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.

она выразила свою благодарность врачам, которые спасли её жизнь.

C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

клеветать

Meaning

To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.

Example

He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.

Он был в ярости, когда узнал, что его соперники его оклеветали.

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

лоб

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

Она вытерла пот со лба.

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

сочный

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился.

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

уже; заранее; до этого

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

Я уже закончил домашку на сегодня.

C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

покаяние

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

Его глаза были полны покаяния после того, как он осознал свою ошибку.

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

житель

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

В автомобиле было три пассажира на момент аварии.

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

сука;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

Сука родила пятерых щенков.

C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

возлюбленный

Meaning

a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man

Example

She arrived at the party with her beau.

Она пришла на вечеринку со своим возлюбленным.

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

изнуряющий

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

Атлеты столкнулись с изнуряющей тренировкой.

C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

задняя часть; ягодицы; нижняя часть спины

Meaning

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

Example

The horse injured its rump during the fall.

Лошадь повредила свою заднюю часть во время падения.

C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

временное пребывание

Meaning

A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily

Example

She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.

Она наслаждалась коротким пребыванием в Париже летом.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

дезинфицирующее средство

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

Уборщик распылил дезинфицирующее средство на столе.

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

квинтэссенция

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

Она квинтэссенция элегантности.

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

расширенный

Meaning

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time

Example

They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.

Они провели расширенный отпуск в Европе этим летом.

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

округ

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

Она выросла в маленьком округе на севере Англии.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

слово из одного слога

Meaning

A word consisting of only one syllable.

Example

Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.

Слова как 'да' и 'нет' - моносиллаблы.

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

удовлетворённый

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

Она была удовлетворена своей простой жизнью.

C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

подобающий, уместный или приятный; отмеченный удачей или счастьем

Meaning

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

Example

She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.

Она сделала удачное замечание, которое улучшило атмосферу.

C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

мнемоническое устройство, техника запоминания

Meaning

Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.

Example

A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.

Мнемоническое устройство помогает студентам запоминать сложные концепции.

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

аккуратно; чисто

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

Она аккуратно разместила книги на полке.

C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

многообразный; разнообразный

Meaning

having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied

Example

The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.

Компания имеет многообразные коммерческие интересы, включая технологии, финансы и здравоохранение.

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

оператор

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

Оператор машины обеспечил, чтобы всё работало гладко.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

необычный

Meaning

rare, unusual, or remarkable

Example

It is uncommon to see snow in this region.

В этом регионе редкость увидеть снег.

C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

прагматизм

Meaning

A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.

Example

His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.

Его прагматизм помог решить финансовый кризис.

C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

связанный с лошадьми

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a horse.

Example

The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.

Ветеринар специализировался на конной медицине.

C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

скользкость

Meaning

the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness

Example

The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.

Скользкость поверхности затрудняла ходьбу по ней.

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

коллекционер марок

Meaning

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

Example

The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

Филателист потратил годы на создание редкой коллекции марок.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

без сознания; обморок

Meaning

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

Example

The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.

Пациент был без сознания несколько часов после операции.

B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

качаться

Meaning

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

Example

The small boat began to bob on the waves.

Маленькая лодка начала качаться на волнах.

B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

неприятно

Meaning

in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner

Example

The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.

Днём в комнате было неприятно жарко.

C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

дезинфекция

Meaning

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

Example

Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.

Кухонная техника требует регулярной дезинфекции.

B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

сжигание

Meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

Example

Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.

Сжигание мусора усугубляет загрязнение воздуха.

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

альтруист

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

Он альтруист, который всегда ставит потребности других выше своих собственных.

A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

описывать

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

Example

She described the scene vividly.

Она описала сцену ярко.

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

окружение

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде.

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

возрождение

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

Существует возрождение интереса к традиционным ремеслам.

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

изумруд

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

Изумрудное ожерелье сверкало на солнце.

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

тихо хихикать

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

Студенты начали тихо хихикать, когда проектор завис.

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

выжить

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

Он смог выжить во время шторма.

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

договорной

Meaning

Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.

Example

The salary offered is negotiable.

Предложенная зарплата договорная.

C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

элегический

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.

Example

The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.

Роман заканчивается элегическим мотивом, оплакивая потерянную эпоху.

C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

истощать

Meaning

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

Example

The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.

Заключенные были истощены после месяцев без правильного питания.

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

строительство

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

Строительная пыль значительно способствует загрязнению.

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

конфиденциальность

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

Каждый имеет право на конфиденциальность.

A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

далеко

Meaning

at, to, or by a great distance

Example

The school is far from my house.

Школа далеко от моего дома.

B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

жених

Meaning

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.

Нервный жених ждал у алтаря, когда придет его невеста.

C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

денатурализовать

Meaning

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

Example

The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.

Правительство решило денатурализовать банк, чтобы стимулировать частные инвестиции.

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

прекращение

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

Прекращение контракта привело к финансовым потерям.

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

прощать

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

Менеджер отказался кондонировать домогательства на рабочем месте.

C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

арендованное жилье

Meaning

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

Example

The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.

Семья жила в переполненном арендованном жилье в городе.

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

вязкий

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

Мед — это вязкая жидкость, которая течет медленно.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

мифический

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

Драконы — мифические существа, которые появляются в разных культурах.

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

избыточный

Meaning

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Example

The report contained redundant information.

Отчет содержал избыточную информацию.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

неудобный; проблемный

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

Трудный студент снова нарушил урок.

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

ресторан

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

Мы пошли в ресторан на ужин.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

непреднамеренный; случайный

Meaning

not done on purpose; accidental

Example

The damage to the car was unintentional.

Повреждение машины было непреднамеренным.

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

метр

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

Техник пришел проверять электрический счетчик.

C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

физиократия

Meaning

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

Example

Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.

Физиократия подчеркнула важность сельского хозяйства для национального богатства.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

монография

Meaning

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

Example

The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.

Профессор опубликовал монографию по древней керамике.

A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

отдел

Meaning

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company

Example

She works in the marketing department.

Она работает в отделе маркетинга.

B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

революции

Meaning

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

Example

Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.

Революции часто приводят к значительным социальным изменениям.

B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

кампания

Meaning

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Example

The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.

Экологическая кампания успешно повысила осведомленность о изменении климата.

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

продолжить

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

Давайте продолжим встречу, как запланировано.

B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

общий

Meaning

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

Example

They live in a shared apartment near the university.

Они живут в общей квартире рядом с университетом.

C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

содействие торговле

Meaning

The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.

Example

Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.

Содействие торговле способствует экономическому росту.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

круг

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

Дети сидели в кругу.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

супрамунданный

Meaning

beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent

Example

The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.

Монах говорил о супрамунданном мире, который за пределами материальной жизни.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

деревенский, связанный с пастухами

Meaning

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

Example

The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.

Картина изображала спокойную пасторальную сцену с овцами, пасущимися.

C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

антропоид

Meaning

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

Example

The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.

Горилла считается антропоидным обезьяной.

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

офис бухгалтерии

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

Торговец провел большую часть дня в офисе бухгалтерии, проверяя книги учета.

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

зарплата

Meaning

payment for work or services; salary or fees

Example

The professor received his annual emolument from the university.

Профессор получил свою ежегодную зарплату от университета.

C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

ослабевать, устать или терять энтузиазм

Meaning

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

Example

After hours of work, his energy was flagging.

После часов работы его энергия угасала.

B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

климат

Meaning

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.

Example

Climate change impacts all regions globally.

Изменение климата влияет на все регионы мира.

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

критический момент

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

В этот критический момент компания должна решить, расширяться ли или сокращаться.

C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

идти по воде

Meaning

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

Example

The children waded in the shallow river.

Дети шли по мелкой реке.

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

консервативный

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

У него консервативные взгляды на семью и общество.

заикаться

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

Нервный студент начал заикаться во время своей речи.