C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

страстный, энтузиастический

Meaning

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

Example

She gave a fervent speech about climate change.

Она произнесла страстную речь о климатических изменениях.

B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

индекс

Meaning

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

Example

An index organizes critical data.

Индекс организует важные данные.

C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

этноцентричный

Meaning

evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture

Example

His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.

Его этноцентричный взгляд мешал ему оценить традиции других стран.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

буржуа

Meaning

Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

Example

The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.

Роман критикует буржуазный образ жизни городских жителей.

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

распределять

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

Машина диспенсирует чистую питьевую воду.

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

дистилляция

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

Дистилляция часто используется для производства алкогольных напитков.

B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

голод

Meaning

the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food

Example

The child cried out of hunger.

Ребёнок плакал от голода.

C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

участок земли, переданный по феодальной системе; область или зона контроля

Meaning

an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control

Example

The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.

Рыцарь получил феод от господина за свою службу.

A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

развивать

Meaning

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

Example

Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.

Развивайте бренд, основанный на вашей страсти и навыках.

B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

воздушные силы

Meaning

the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting

Example

The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.

Воздушные силы провели тренировочное задание над горами.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

неправедный

Meaning

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example

Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.

Рабство было одной из самых несправедливых практик в истории.

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

обнажённый

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

Художник написал картину с обнажённой моделью.

C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

выемка

Meaning

A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.

Example

He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.

Он вырезал выемку на палке, чтобы отмечать дни.

C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

зловещий; угрожающий

Meaning

giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding

Example

The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.

Тёмные облака казались зловещими перед штормом.

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

тонко различимый

Meaning

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.

Example

His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.

Его анализ романа был очень тонко различимым.

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

наводнение

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

Город был поражён наводнением дождя всего за несколько часов.

C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

затмение (солнца или луны)

Meaning

an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss

Example

The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.

Полное солнечное затмение затемнило небо на несколько минут.

C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Задняя часть ствола оружия; положение ребенка в утробе, когда ягодицы или ноги выходят первыми при родах.

Meaning

The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.

Example

The rifle was loaded through the breech.

Винтовка была загружена через затвор.

C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

тащить

Meaning

to pull or drag something heavy with effort

Example

The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.

Рабочие тянули коробки в грузовик.

C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

помодоро

Meaning

A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.

Example

The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.

Техника Помодоро улучшает производительность.

A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

тихо; спокойно

Meaning

without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner

Example

She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

Она говорила тихо, чтобы не разбудить ребенка.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

кардинал / основной

Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

Честность - это кардинальная добродетель в жизни.

C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

короткий и толстый

Meaning

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

Example

The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.

Короткая толстая собачка радостно виляла хвостом.

C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

образец

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

Example

Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.

Неом — это образец устойчивого городского дизайна.

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

соперник; конкурент;

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

Две компании являются коммерческими соперниками на протяжении десятилетий.

C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

полига́мия

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

Example

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

Полига́мия незаконна во многих странах мира.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

Вам нужно предварительное одобрение перед внесением любых изменений в систему.

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

выбранный

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

Он был одним из выбранных кандидатов на стипендию.

B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

даритель

Meaning

a person who gives something

Example

She was always a generous giver to charity.

Она всегда была щедрым дающим для благотворительности.

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

потомство

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

Памятник был построен на благо будущих поколений.

C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

порвать

Meaning

to tear or cut something into small pieces

Example

She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.

Она порвала старые документы, прежде чем выбросить их.

C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

сложные проценты

Meaning

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

Example

Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.

Сложные проценты увеличивают стоимость инвестиций с течением времени.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

больше

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

Она хотела больше времени, чтобы завершить проект.

C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

энтомология

Meaning

The scientific study of insects.

Example

She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.

Она изучала энтомологию, чтобы понять поведение пчел.

B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

имение

Meaning

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

Example

The family owned a large estate in the countryside.

Семья владела большим поместьем в сельской местности.

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

упрямый

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

Он был слишком упрям, чтобы признать свою ошибку.

C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

причудливо

Meaning

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

Example

She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.

Она украсила свою комнату причудливо разноцветными воздушными шарами.

C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

отважный

Meaning

having or showing courage and determination

Example

The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.

Отважный ребенок спас котенка с дерева.

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

принадлежности

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

Рыбак нес все свои принадлежности для рыбалки в большой коробке.

C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

гнилой

Meaning

decayed and emitting a foul smell

Example

The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.

Мусор начал вонять гнилью после нескольких дней на солнце.

C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

воплощённый

Meaning

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

Example

She is kindness incarnate.

Она - воплощение доброты.

C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

принуждение

Meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

Киберпреступники используют принуждение для получения информации.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

вдумчивый

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

Она дала обдуманный ответ на каждый заданный вопрос.

C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

расточительство

Meaning

reckless wastefulness or extravagance

Example

His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.

Его расточительство привело его к банкротству.

B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

воск

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

Она использовала воск от свечи, чтобы запечатать старое письмо.

C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

лицемерие; фальшь; обман;

Meaning

the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity

Example

His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.

его лицемерие было раскрыто, когда он критиковал других за те же ошибки, которые он сам совершил.

B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

жемчуг

Meaning

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

Example

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.

Она носила красивое ожерелье с жемчугом на свадьбе.

C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

прекращение

Meaning

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

Example

The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.

Прекращение услуги разочаровало многих клиентов.

C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

граждановедение

Meaning

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works

Example

Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.

Граждановедение помогает ученикам понять обязанности граждан.

C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

глобализировать

Meaning

to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system

Example

Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.

Многие компании глобализируют свою деятельность, чтобы выйти на международные рынки.

A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

билет

Meaning

a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event

Example

He bought a ticket to the concert.

Он купил билет на концерт.

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

аутсайдер

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

Будучи новым студентом, она часто чувствовала себя аутсайдером в школе.

C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

периметр

Meaning

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Example

The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.

Солдаты охраняли периметр лагеря.

B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

терпеть

Meaning

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

Example

I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.

Я не могу терпеть такое грубое поведение в своем классе.

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

счастье

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

украшать

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.

C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

вмешиваться

Meaning

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

Example

He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.

Ему было неловко вмешиваться в их личный разговор.

C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

в беспорядке

Meaning

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

Example

The children ran pell-mell through the playground.

Дети бегали в беспорядке по игровой площадке.

C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

нигилист

Meaning

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

Example

He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.

Его называли нигилистом за отказ от всех социальных норм.

C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

с животом

Meaning

Having a large or protruding belly.

Example

The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.

Толстяк с трудом застегивал свою рубашку.

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

связанный с себумом

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

Акне часто вызвано гиперактивными сальными железами.

C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

шифон

Meaning

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

Она носила красивое шифоновое платье на вечеринке.

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 /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

Example

The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

усталый; измотанный

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

Она почувствовала усталость после того, как работала двенадцать часов подряд.

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning

a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask

Example

She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.

A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

поворот; шанс;

Meaning

an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something

Example

It's your turn to speak at the meeting.

Твоя очередь говорить на собрании.

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 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

имитатор

Meaning

a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others

Example

He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.

Он стал известным как имитатор популярных певцов.

B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

скрытый; секретный; невидимый

Meaning

concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent

Example

There was a hidden camera in the room.

В комнате была скрытая камера.

C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

банальность

Meaning

The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.

Example

The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.

Банальность офисной жизни может быть утомительной.

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

неразделимый

Meaning

impossible to reduce or simplify further

Example

The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.

Дробь 3/7 неразделима.

C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

экспонент

Meaning

a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power

Example

She is a leading exponent of modern dance.

Она ведущий экспонент современного танца.

C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

сжигать

Meaning

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

Example

The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.

Город решил сжигать медицинские отходы для безопасности.

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

сеять

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

Фермер посеет пшеничные семена на поле завтра.

B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

иногда; время от времени;

Meaning

sometimes; from time to time; not regularly

Example

I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.

Я иногда навещаю свою бабушку по выходным.

A1 noun /praɪs/

price

цена

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

Цена машины недавно увеличилась.

C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

затопить, перегрузить кого-то или что-то вещами или людьми, которые нужно обработать

Meaning

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

Example

The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.

Компания была затоплена запросами после рекламы.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

симптом

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа.

C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

беды

Meaning

great sorrow or distress; troubles

Example

The company faced financial woes after the market crash.

Компания столкнулась с финансовыми проблемами после краха рынка.

C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

колляция

Meaning

the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order

Example

The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.

Библиотекарь провел часы, собирая старые манускрипты.

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

необратимый

Meaning

Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.

Example

The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.

Ущерб, причиненный огнем, был необратим.

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

временная работа

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

Она работала учителем в течение короткого времени, прежде чем уехать за границу.

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

светить

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

Солнце будет ярко светить завтра.

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

творение; создание

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

Последнее творение художника было выставлено в галерее современного искусства.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

каузальный

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

Существует причинно-следственная связь между курением и раком.

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

выдерживать / сопротивляться

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

Это здание может выдержать сильные землетрясения.

C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

гладиатор

Meaning

A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.

Example

The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.

Гладиатор сражался отважно на арене.

B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

производить

Meaning

to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something

Example

The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.

Компания производит электронные устройства для мировых рынков.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

миниатюрная версия

Meaning

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

Example

The artist created a miniature model of the castle.

Художник создал миниатюрную модель замка.

C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

подрыв

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

Example

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

Правительство обвинило повстанцев в планировании подрыва.

C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

невербальный

Meaning

Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words

Example

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.

Невербальные сигналы играют важную роль в эффективной коммуникации.

C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

мрачный; депрессивный; печальный

Meaning

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

Example

The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.

Погода была мрачной с сильным дождем и темными облаками.

B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

черепаха

Meaning

A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.

Example

The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.

Черепаха медленно пересекла сад.

B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

Example

We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

профанный, неуважительный

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

Его шутки были признаны слишком неприличными для церемонии.

C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

выступ

Meaning

To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.

Example

The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.

Крыша оверхэнга обеспечивает тень летом.

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

модернизировать

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

Компания планирует модернизировать свою ИТ-инфраструктуру.

C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

мораторий

Meaning

A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.

Example

The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.

Правительство объявило мораторий на новые лицензии на добычу полезных ископаемых.

A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

distractions

отвлекающие факторы

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

Устраните отвлекающие факторы для повышения продуктивности.

C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

ситар

Meaning

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

Example

The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.

Ситар создает красивые раги в индийской классической музыке.

C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

авангардистский

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

Дизайны авангард определяют новый опыт в ресторане.

C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

способствующий

Meaning

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.

Example

A quiet environment is conducive to studying.

Тихая обстановка способствует учебе.

C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

предотвращать

Meaning

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

Example

Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.

Сильный дождь предотвратил возможность пикника.

A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

уважение

Meaning

A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.

Example

We should show respect to the freedom fighters.

Мы должны проявить уважение к борцам за свободу.

A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

если только

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

Мы не пойдем, если только дождь не прекратится.

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

заросли; кустарниковая чаща

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

Кролик исчез в зарослях.

A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

улучшать

Meaning

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

Example

Practice helps improve your skills.

Практика помогает улучшить ваши навыки.

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

предвестие будущего удачи или неудачи

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

Многие люди считают, что черная кошка, пересекающая ваш путь, - это плохой знак.

C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

крышный проход

Meaning

A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.

Example

The breezeway connected the house to the garage.

Крышный проход соединял дом с гаражом.

C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

туманность

Meaning

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

Example

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.

Орионская туманность — одна из самых ярких на небе.

C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

чайный сито

Meaning

a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea

Example

I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.

Я всегда использую чайное сито, когда наливаю чай в чашки.

C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

проклятие

Meaning

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell

Example

The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.

Ведьма произнесла страшное проклятие на своих врагов.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

относящийся к хвойным деревьям

Meaning

Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.

Example

Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.

Сосны являются хвойными деревьями и растут в более холодных климатах.

C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

главный неф церкви

Meaning

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

Example

The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.

Хор прекрасно пел в нефе церкви.

C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

конкурент, претендент

Meaning

a person or team competing for a title or prize

Example

She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.

Она сильный претендент на пост мэра.

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

неотвратимый

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

Темные облака сигнализировали о том, что шторм был неминуем.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

верный; преданный; надежный

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

Она оставалась верной своим принципам на протяжении всей своей карьеры.

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

этика

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

У него сильная трудовая этика, и он всегда выполняет сроки.