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B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

твердо
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Она твердо верила в свое решение.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

пролиферация
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
Пролиферация вредоносных программ — это растущая проблема.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

прозаичный
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
Объяснение учителя было точным, но довольно прозаичным.
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

овощи
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
Нам следует есть больше овощей, чтобы поддерживать здоровое питание.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

тигрица
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
Могущественная тигрица охотилась тихо через джунгли.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

клоун; комический артист, особенно в цирке, который носит традиционный костюм и преувеличенный макияж
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Дети громко смеялись над глупыми выходками смешного клоуна.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

коннективность
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
Улучшенная коннективность способствует экономическому развитию.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

катехизм
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Священник учил детей катехизму каждое воскресенье.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

благожелательный, щедрый, добрый
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Его благожелательная природа сделала его любимым.
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

высокий
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
Он самый высокий игрок в команде.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

косяк двери
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
Плотник тщательно измерил ширину косяка двери.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

догматичный
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Его догматичный подход к политике усложнил обсуждения.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

несравненный
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Её красота считалась несравненной в этом регионе.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

убежище
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Жители деревни нашли убежище в храме во время бури.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

пиррова победа
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
Генерал объявил битву пирровой победой из-за больших потерь.
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

фреска
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
Художник нарисовал красивый мурал на стене школы.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

креативность
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Его креативность была очевидна в его искусстве.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

учреждение
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
Учреждение было хорошо обслужено.
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

футбол
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
Они смотрели матч по футболу по телевизору.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

зимний
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
Зимний сезон часто суров в горах.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

осознать
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
Я не осознал, как поздно было, пока не посмотрел на часы.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

необъяснимо
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
Она почувствовала необъяснимый страх, когда вошла в тёмную комнату.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

похожие на гриб
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
В сыром подвале был запах, похожий на гриб.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

странный
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Он рассказал странную историю, в которую никто не мог поверить.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

смягчать или облегчать
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Медитация может облегчить стресс и улучшить концентрацию.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

скрежетать зубами
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Он начал скрежетать зубами от ярости.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

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

artless

простодушный, естественный
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Её простодушная улыбка заставила всех почувствовать себя комфортно.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

анти-дискриминационный
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
Анти-дискриминационное движение было революционным.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

кассир
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Кассир просканировал все товары и рассчитал общий счёт.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

шарик
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Дети играли с красным баллоном на вечеринке.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

аплодисменты
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
Актер получил стоячие аплодисменты после своего выступления.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

сострадание
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Он не почувствовал сострадания к людям, которых он предал.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

подчинить
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Империя пыталась подчинить соседние королевства.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

электрический чайник
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
Электрический чайник автоматически выключается, когда вода начинает закипать.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

их
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Я видел их в парке вчера.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

лесник
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Лесник парка проводил туристов по лесной тропе.
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

жаловаться
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
Он часто жалуется на шум в соседстве.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

глухой; с нарушением слуха
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
Глухой ребёнок научился общаться с помощью жестового языка.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

роман / новый
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Она провела выходные, читая исторический роман.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

апрель
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
Апрель известен своей приятной весенней погодой.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

курица
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
Курица снесла свежие яйца в гнезде.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

трепетать / дрожать
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
Бабочка начала трепетать своими крыльями на солнце.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

жилище
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
Отель предоставляет комфортное жилье для туристов.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

губа
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Она нанесла помаду на губы перед вечеринкой.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

землевладелец
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Землевладелец сдал часть своей собственности в аренду местным фермерам.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

съемка
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Съемка фильма заняла несколько месяцев.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

фасад
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Стеклянный фасад здания отражал закат.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

наследие
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Его вклад оставил долговечное наследие в этой отрасли.
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

светло-зеленый
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
Она носила светло-зеленое платье на садовой вечеринке.
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

скрытый мотив
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
Он пригласил её с скрытым мотивом.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

скутер
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Она ездит на скутере на работу каждый день.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

предшествовать
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
Темные облака часто предшествуют буре.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

согласованность
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Существует сильная согласованность между двумя отчетами.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

аутентифицировать
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
Банк использует передовые технологии для аутентификации онлайн-транзакций.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

инструкции
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Пожалуйста, следуйте инструкциям на коробке.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

кукуруза
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Фермеры в этом регионе выращивают кукурузу как основную культуру как для пищи, так и для кормов для животных.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

неуправляемо
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
Разъярённая толпа бегала неуправляемо после того, как было объявлено решение.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

стерильный
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
Хирург работал в стерильной обстановке, чтобы избежать инфекции.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

синоптический
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
Отчет предлагает синоптический обзор климатических тенденций прошлого века.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

вычеркнуть
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Он был исключён из клуба после скандала.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

неподвижный
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
Неподвижные барьеры препятствуют изменениям.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

быстро забираться или смешивать
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Дети быстро забрались на холм, чтобы поймать воздушного змея.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

хвалить
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Они собрались, чтобы восхвалить своего любимого учителя.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

знать
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Я знаю ответ на этот вопрос.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

плавление
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
Лёд быстро тает под жарким солнцем.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

психический; экстрасенс
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
Экстрасенс заявила, что могла предсказать будущее.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

манера
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Его постоянное откашливание стало раздражающей манерой.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

юго-восток
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Город находится на юго-востоке страны.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

календарь
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Она отметила свой день рождения в календаре.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

хромой; инвалид
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Раненная лошадь была хромой и не могла нормально идти.
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

отпуск
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
Я планирую отпуск на пляже следующим летом.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

лингвистика
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Она решила изучать лингвистику в университете.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

предположение
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Его план был основан на предположении, что рынок быстро восстановится.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

небольшая слабость
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
Она любила его несмотря на его маленькие слабости.
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

фальсификация
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
Фальсификация продуктов питания представляет серьезную угрозу для здоровья.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

пища или приманка, используемая для привлечения рыбы или животных; преднамеренно провоцировать или раздражать.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Он использовал червей в качестве приманки для ловли рыбы.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

лев
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Лев громко рычал в саванне.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

предшественник
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Культурные предшественники этого праздника уходят корнями в века.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

секта
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Группа разделилась на разные секты из-за доктринальных различий.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

преобладающий
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
Преобладающее влияние СМИ формирует общественное мнение.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

выкапывать, завышать цену
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Он случайно вырыл яму в деревянном столе.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

спрашивать
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Она спросила о вакансии.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

комендантский час
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
Город ввел комендантский час во время беспорядков.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

широкополосный интернет
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
Широкополосный интернет стал необходимостью в современных домах.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

коммеморировать
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
Статуя была построена в память о павших героях.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

ткач
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Опытный ткач создал сложные узоры на шелковой ткани.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

сеть
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Национальная энергетическая сеть должна быть улучшена.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

требование
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Работа имеет специфические образовательные требования.
A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

сладкое варенье, приготовленное из фруктов и сахара; трудная ситуация; блокировка
Meaning
a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage
Example
She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.
Она намазала клубничное варенье на свой тост каждое утро на завтрак.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

неестественный
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
Улыбка актёра выглядела неестественной и натянутой.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

следующий
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Следующий поезд отправляется в 9:00 утра.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

ноябрь
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Ноябрь часто бывает прохладным и тихим перед началом зимы.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

плакать
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
Малыш начал плакать, когда она была голодна.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

регенерировать
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Ящерица может регенерировать свой потерянный хвост.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

утомительный
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
Долгое путешествие было крайне утомительным.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

стебель / остановить
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Садовник срезал стебель розы; Новые политики направлены на то, чтобы остановить поток загрязнения.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

неизвестный
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
Автор этого письма остается неизвестным.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

согласиться
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Мы все согласны с тем, что план отличный.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

канон
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Книга теперь считается частью литературного канона.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

управление
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
Эффективное управление обеспечивает устойчивое развитие.
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

прерогатива
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
Это право менеджера принимать окончательное решение.
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

пытаться
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
Я сделаю все возможное, чтобы помочь вам.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

побледнеть
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Она побледнела, увидев кровь.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

асонировать
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Строки асонируют красиво, придавая песне уникальный поток.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

слегка кислый или резкий
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Критик написал кислотный обзор фильма.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

обескураживать
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Постоянные письма об отказе начали деморализовывать молодого писателя.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

счастье
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

капитализм
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
Капитализм поощряет инновации и конкуренцию.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

бохемный
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Она украсила свою квартиру в богемном стиле с яркими тканями.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

желание
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
У него сильное желание путешествовать по миру.
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

подхалимство
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
Через подхалимство он убедил своего начальника дать ему повышение зарплаты.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

опустошать
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
Ураган разрушил прибрежный город.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

командир
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Командант приказал своим войскам двигаться вперед.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

уличный ребенок
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Лохматые уличные дети играли у речного берега.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

минимум
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
Урон от аварии был минимальным.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

пятно, грязное пятно
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Она случайно размазала свою помаду по салфетке.