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C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

вымогательство
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
Бизнесмен был арестован за вымогательство после того, как пригрозил своему партнеру.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

кочевник
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Он вел кочевой образ жизни как путешествующий преподаватель.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

верхний слой леса, образованный кронами деревьев; верхнее покрытие
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
Крона дождевого леса предоставляет укрытие многим птицам и насекомым.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

эффективно
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Она смогла эффективно выполнить задачу в срок.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Правительство, возглавляемое неопытными или новыми чиновниками
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
Внезапная революция привела к неократии с неопытными лидерами.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

благовония / разозлить
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
Запах благовоний заполнил храм, но его грубые слова разозлили ее.
B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

доброжелательно
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
Она доброжелательно помогла пожилому мужчине перейти улицу.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

коса
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Она решила заплести волосы перед вечеринкой.
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

досаждать
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
Его постоянные прерывания действительно раздражают меня.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

емкость
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Кабель имеет емкость для обработки большого объема данных.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

в кровати
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Она осталась в кровати весь день из-за болезни.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

переливчатый
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Она носила переливчатое платье, которое искрилось при свете.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

задолженность
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Его подали в суд за задолженность по аренде.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

удобно
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
Она сидела удобно в своем любимом кресле.
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

клан
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
Весь клан собрался, чтобы отпраздновать фестиваль.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

небольшая пресноводная черепаха
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Тэра́пин медленно пополз в пруд.
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

детоксикация
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
Детоксикация помогает очистить тело от вредных веществ.
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.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

роскошный
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
Художник нарисовал роскошную фигуру, лежащую на диване.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

скромный
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
Несмотря на его успех, он остался скромным и смиренным.
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

плагиатить
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
Ему было предупреждено не заниматься плагиатом на сочинении своего друга.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

патрулировать
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
Полиция патрулирует улицы ночью, чтобы обеспечить безопасность.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

необработанный рис; рисовое поле
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Фермеры усердно работали на рисовых полях во время сезона сбора урожая.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

ультиматум
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
Начальник дал ему ультиматум: исправляйся или тебя уволят.
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.
A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

возможно; может быть
Meaning
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
Example
Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.
Возможно, нам стоит позвонить перед визитом, чтобы убедиться, что они дома.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

мелодия; музыкальное произведение; правильная музыкальная нота
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Она напевала красивую мелодию, работая в саду.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

колосс
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Эйнштейн был колоссом в мире науки.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

алюминий
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
Корпус самолета сделан из прочного, но легкого алюминия.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

злословить
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Неправильно злословить о коллегах за их спиной.
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

стрела
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
Охотник выстрелил стрелой в цель.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

постепенно угасать
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
Волнение от события начало угасать через несколько часов.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

неправильно приписывать
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
Цитата была ошибочно приписана Шекспиру.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

озорной; непослушный; шалун
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
Озорной ребенок спрятал любимую игрушку своей сестры.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

когда-либо; всегда; любым способом
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Вы когда-нибудь были в Париже?
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

провинциальный
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Бенгальский язык был не просто провинциальным.
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

чересчур восхваленный
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
Чересчур восхваленная технология не оправдала ожиданий.
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

порок; плохая привычка; моральный дефект
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
Курение — его единственный порок.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

конфедерация
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Южные штаты образовали конфедерацию во время гражданской войны.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

клейкий
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Клеящаяся лента прочно приклеилась к стене.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

утончённый; очищенный
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
У нее очень утонченный вкус в искусстве и музыке.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

частично; отчасти;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Погода была частично облачной сегодня.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

космический, обширный
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Астрономы изучают космические явления, чтобы понять вселенную.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

далекий
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Мы могли увидеть далекую гору на горизонте.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

наделять
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Лидер был наделен мудростью и мужеством.
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

утолить жажду / потушить
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
Пить холодную воду утолял ее жажду.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

военная хунта
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
Хунта захватила власть после переворота.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

тлеть
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Огонь тлел несколько часов, прежде чем погас.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

жестокий
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
Было жестоко смеяться над раненым мальчиком.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

микронутриент
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Железо и цинк являются важными микронутриентами для роста.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

сумма
Meaning
a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Example
The total amount of money is not enough.
Общая сумма денег недостаточна.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

шпиль
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
Церковный шпиль был виден издалека.
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

фанатик
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
Его считали фанатиком из-за его строгих политических взглядов.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

половина или часть
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Недвижимость была разделена на две части между наследниками.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

диатомический
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
Кислород — это диатомическая молекула.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

перемешивать
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Он перемешал бумаги и не смог найти отчет.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

страх высоты
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Её акрофобия помешала ей подняться на высокое здание.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

диверсификация
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
Диверсификация помогает уменьшить инвестиционный риск.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

лук
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Лучник натянул свой лук и прицелился в мишень.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

албит
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Геологи обнаружили кристаллы альбита в образце породы.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

воспринимать лично
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Не воспринимай это лично, он не хотел тебя обидеть.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

карета
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
Королевская семья путешествовала в красивой карете во время парадов.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

выдающийся
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Выдающиеся признаки усталости были видны на его лице.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

хитрый, разумный
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Это было мудро с его стороны оставаться молчаливым во время спора.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

упростить
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Учитель упростил сложное уравнение для студентов.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

покрывать
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Вершина горы была скрыта в тумане.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

эмпиризм
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
Эмпиризм утверждает, что знания приходят из опыта и наблюдений.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

приносить
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Пожалуйста, принесите свои книги на урок завтра.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

прятать
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
Дети любят прятаться во время игр.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

шок
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
Новость о его внезапном уходе стала шоком для всех.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

адекватный
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
Еда была адекватной для небольшой группы.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

кварк
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Кварки образуют протоны и нейтроны.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

авторитет
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
Региональный авторитет был подчеркнут.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

паника
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
Пожарная тревога вызвала панику среди студентов.
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.
B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

термин
Meaning
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Example
The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.
Термин 'машинное обучение' часто используется в технологиях.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

остановить
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Пожалуйста, прекратите говорить во время фильма.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

потревожить
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Внезапный шум потревожил студентов во время экзамена.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

надувной
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
Компания столкнулась с критикой из-за своих надувных цен.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

обработанные продукты питания
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
Чрезмерное потребление обработанных продуктов питания ведет к проблемам со здоровьем.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

проницательность
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Его проницательность в бизнес-решениях сделала его успешным.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

отношения
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
У них очень близкие отношения.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

когда-нибудь
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Когда-нибудь я хочу путешествовать по миру.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

проклятие
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
Имя диктатора было произнесено с проклятием после его падения.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

трезвость
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Он поддерживает свою трезвость уже пять лет.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

определенно
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Я обязательно приду на встречу завтра.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

турист
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
Город привлекает много туристов каждый год.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

альпинист
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
Альпинист достиг вершины после долгого подъема.
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.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

квинтет
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Джазовый квинтет исполнил прекрасно.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

нехватка; отсутствие
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Нехватка дождя этим летом вызвала серьезные проблемы для фермеров.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

вызывать
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
Вопрос учителя вызвал вдумчивые ответы от учеников.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

критика
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
Новая политика столкнулась с критикой со стороны общественности.
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

непредсказуемость
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
Непредсказуемость погоды сделала путешествие неопределённым.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

остракизм
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
Студент столкнулся с острикатизмом после того, как нарушил правила.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

молочно-белый
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Облака выглядели молочно-белыми на фоне голубого неба.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

заметно
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Она чрезвычайно талантлива в живописи.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

суть
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
Суть хорошего преподавания — это способность вдохновлять студентов.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

внучка
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Её внучка навещает её каждые выходные.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

ошеломить
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Фокус мага ошеломил зрителей.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

тщеславие
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Его тщеславие сделало его непопулярным среди коллег.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

плохого качества
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Подрядчик сделал плохую работу при ремонте.
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

эклектизм
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
Работа архитектора демонстрирует эклектизм, смешивая современные и традиционные элементы.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

запись
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
Запись интервью была ясной и громкой.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

ограничивать
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Заключенный был ограничен в своей камере на 23 часа в день.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

клетка / клетка
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Заключенного заперли в маленькой камере.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

горчичное масло
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Мы используем горчичное масло для приготовления овощей на нашей кухне.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

размягчать
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Шеф макерировал фрукты в вине перед подачей.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

очень маленький
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Модельная деревня была заполнена очень маленькими домами.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

озорной
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
Ребенок дал озорную улыбку перед тем, как спрятать игрушку.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

животное
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
В зоопарке много разных животных со всего мира.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

репетиция; тренировка выступления
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
Последняя репетиция перед открытием ночи прошла идеально.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

вредный
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Курение вредно для вашего здоровья.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

отличный; высшего качества
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
Машина в отличном состоянии.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

обработка
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
Обработка данных происходит на сервере.