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B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

кинорежиссёр
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Он известный режиссёр в индустрии.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

антипетический
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Его взгляды были антипетическими по отношению к ценностям организации.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

избыток; излишек
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Излишки еды с вечеринки были пожертвованы в местный приют.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

известный
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Этот район известен своим уникальным наследием.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

естественно
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Она естественно превосходит в математике.
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 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

непригодный; неподобающий;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Он был признан непригодным для военной службы из-за плохого здоровья.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

масштаб / увеличение размера
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Компания планирует расширить свои операции на глобальном уровне.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

некромантия
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Древние тексты описывают ритуалы некромантии, проводимые священниками.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

шляпа
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Он всегда носит шляпу, когда работает в саду.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

концепция
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Концепция преследования двух кроликов учит фокусу.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

жанр
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
Романтика - её любимый жанр фильмов.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

пышный
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
Пышный лес был полон жизни.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

искаженный
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
Радиопередача была полна искаженных сообщений.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

предательский
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
Шпиона казнили за его предательские поступки.
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

эффективность
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
Эффективность вакцины была доказана в испытаниях.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

поспешный; торопливый
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Не принимай поспешных решений, когда ты зол.
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

достигать
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
Мы достигнем станции через десять минут.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

ржавчина
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
Старый автомобиль был покрыт ржавчиной после многих лет пренебрежения.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

просвещенный; просветленный; мудрый;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
Просвещенный учитель поделился мудростью со всеми своими учениками.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

ожирение
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Ожирение увеличивает риск диабета и сердечных заболеваний.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

истощаемый
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Уголь и нефть — это истощаемые ресурсы.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

богохульство
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
В некоторых странах богохульство является наказуемым преступлением.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

новое предприятие
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Стартап получил финансирование от инвесторов.
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

рвать
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
Землетрясение разорвало землю в нескольких местах.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

освящать
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
Древний храм был освящен веками поклонения.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

обязательство; обещание; гарантия;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Он дал обещание пожертвовать деньги на благотворительность.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

жестокая критика или наказание
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
Жестокая критика менеджера потрясла всю команду.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

пакт; соглашение
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Две страны подписали мирный пакт, чтобы закончить войну.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

пыльный
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
Старая книжная полка была пыльной после многих лет запустения.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

недостойный; не заслуживающий
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Он почувствовал себя недостойным такой похвалы и признания.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

сила
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Готовка — это определенно ее сила.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

задохнуться
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Rebyonok pochti zadokhalsya, nakhodyas' v zaporozhennom komnate.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

непреодолимый
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
Она не могла скрыть свое непреодолимое желание смеяться во время речи.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

рыба хильса
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Рыба хильса считается деликатесом в бенгальской культуре.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

шарф
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Она обвила шею тёплым шарфом перед тем, как выйти на улицу.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

нюанс
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Он заметил тонкий нюанс в ее выражении.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

прямая линия
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Он направился прямо к столу с едой, как только вошел на вечеринку.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

шорты
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Он носил пару синих шорт на пляже.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

повторение
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
Актер исполнил свою роль в продолжении.
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

лиса
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
Красная лиса известна своей хитрой природой.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

низкий прилив
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Во время низкого прилива изменение уровня воды минимально.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

фонетический
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Дети учат фонетические правила для правильного чтения новых слов.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

взволнованный / чрезмерно нервный
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
Она была слишком взволнована, чтобы говорить ясно после аварии.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

терциарный
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
Он получает высшее образование в университете.
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

я
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
Я учу английский каждый день.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

корона или структура, похожая на корону; также относится к внешней атмосфере солнца
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
Корона солнца была видна во время полного солнечного затмения.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

антиквар
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Антиквар потратил годы на сбор редких манускриптов из средневекового периода.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

противостоять
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Протестующие продолжили нарушать запрет правительства на публичные собрания.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

узор / шаблон
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
Платье имело красивый цветочный узор.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

настоя́тельный
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
Ребёнок был настойчив в получении новой игрушки.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

слава; превосходство
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Профессор достиг славы в области квантовой физики.
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

разгибатель мышцы
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
Разгибательные мышцы в руке помогают выпрямить локоть.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

правильно
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Он выполнил задачу правильно, чтобы избежать ошибок.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

счастье
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Запах испорченной еды заставил его рвать.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

блестящий
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Она купила блестящий журнал в магазине.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

братский
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Две нации поддерживают братские отношения.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

ограбление
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
Полиция расследует ограбление в местном магазине.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

прирученный; спокойный; послушный
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Прирученный лев показывал фокусы в цирке.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

цитата; ценовое предложение
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
Статья начиналась с известной цитаты Шекспира.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

декоративная кайма / край
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
На фестивале был край с маленькими независимыми выступлениями.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

место покоя
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Место покоя мучеников рядом с рекой.
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

за ночь; внезапно; очень быстро
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
Город был преобразован за ночь.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

послушание
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Ее послушание правилам впечатлило комитет.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

френетичный
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Она сделала отчаянный звонок своей семье после аварии.
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

увековечить
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
Статуя была построена, чтобы увековечить жертвенность героя.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

колесо
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Колесо машины сломалось по дороге.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

вырывать с корнем
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
Конфликт вырвал многие семьи из их родных мест.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

война
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
Война длилась пять лет и вызвала большое разрушение.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

грабить
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Протестующие ограбили несколько магазинов во время протестов.
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

негибкость
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
Негибкость правил вызвала ненужные задержки.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

неуверенный
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
Я не уверен в своих будущих карьерных планах.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

кирка
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Шахтер использовал кирку, чтобы пробить каменную поверхность.
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.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

корреспондент
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Иностранный корреспондент передал репортаж в прямом эфире из Парижа.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

полусознательный
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Он был полусознателен после аварии и едва мог ответить.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

указывать
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
Красный свет указывает на то, что вы должны остановиться.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

маленькая частица или клетка, особенно кровяная клетка
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Красные кровяные тельца переносят кислород по всему телу.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

вдова
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
Вдова получила поддержку от своей семьи и сообщества.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

увеличение
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
Он получил ежегодное увеличение на пять процентов в своей зарплате в этом году.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

синдикат
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Синдикат инвесторов купил struggling компанию.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

язык
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Изучение нового языка может быть захватывающим.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

скучный
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
Лекция была настолько скучной, что несколько студентов уснули.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

митра
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
Епископ надел митру на свою голову во время церемонии.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

лежать на спине
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Он лежал на траве, смотрел на звезды.
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

посланник
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
Царь отправил посланника для переговоров о мире.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

голос
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
У неё красивый голос, который очаровывает зрителей.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

щедрость
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
Фонд выжил благодаря щедрости богатых доноров.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

анализ
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
Анализ данных критически важен для моделей машинного обучения.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

пестрого окраса
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
Пьед кошка имела черные и белые пятна по всему телу.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

кома
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Пациент находился в коме несколько недель.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

тугой
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
Узел был слишком тугой, чтобы развязать.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

напиток
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Хотите ли вы горячий или холодный напиток с вашим приемом пищи?
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

горло; трахея; передняя часть шеи
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
У него болело горло, и он не мог говорить ясно.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

выравнивание
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
Выравнивание планет было идеальным для небесного события.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

мошенничество
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
Компания была расследована за мошенничество с кредитной картой и отмывание денег.
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

лучший
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
Она лучшая студентка в классе.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

скучающий
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Она скучала во время долгой встречи.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

большой цветной платок
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Он завязал красный платок вокруг своей шеи.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

экономичный
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Экономичные решения приносят пользу отраслям.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

надзиратель на экзамене
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
Надзиратель напомнил студентам выключить свои телефоны.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

официальный разговор
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
Профессора вели глубокую беседу о будущем образования.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

махать
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Он размахивал мечом, чтобы испугать нарушителей.
A1 noun /iːst/

east

восток
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Солнце восходит на востоке.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

досуг; свободное время
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
Она любит читать книги в свободное время.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

антракт
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
Был короткий музыкальный антракт между двумя актами пьесы.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

аннексировать
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Империя аннексировала соседнее королевство после войны.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

распространять
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Социальные сети помогают быстро распространять информацию.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

козел отпущения
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Он стал козлом отпущения за плохие результаты команды.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

эксплуатировать / использовать
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
Компания была обвинена в эксплуатации детского труда.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

директор
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Директор посетил классы, чтобы проверить прогресс.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

работать
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Он работает учителем в местной школе.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

рот
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
Пожалуйста, откройте рот широко, чтобы стоматолог мог осмотреть.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

увлечённый
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Она увлечённая читательница детективных романов.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

призрачный
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Старый особняк имел призрачную атмосферу ночью.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

хиромантия
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
Старая женщина практиковала хиромантию и предсказывала будущее путешественникам.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

тётя
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Моя тётя живёт рядом с нашим домом и часто навещает нас.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

идеологический
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Обе партии разделены глубокими идеологическими разногласиями.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

наследие
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Бангладеш имеет богатое культурное наследие.