A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

рыбак

Meaning

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

Example

The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.

Рыбак поймал три большие рыбы в реке сегодня.

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

итог

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

Общая стоимость была слишком высокой.

B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

тереть

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

Example

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

Она терла руки друг о друга, чтобы их согреть.

C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

тонкость, умение, изысканность

Meaning

Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.

Example

The artist painted with great finesse.

Художник написал с большой изысканностью.

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.

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

вклад

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

Его вклад в проект был жизненно важен.

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

чувствительный

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

Он очень чувствителен по поводу своего роста.

C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

открыто признать

Meaning

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

Example

He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.

Он без колебаний признал свою лояльность делу.

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

склад

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

Склад служил сторхаусом для всех импортированных товаров.

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

хижина

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

Рыбак жил в маленькой хижине у моря.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

билингвальный

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

Она выросла в билингвальной семье, говорящей как на английском, так и на испанском.

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

модный

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

Она всегда носит модную одежду на каждой вечеринке.

B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

редис

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

Фермер собрал свежие редиски из сада.

C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

шило

Meaning

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

Example

The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.

Сапожник использовал шило, чтобы пробить отверстия в коже.

C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

нервный

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example

The horse was too skittish to ride.

Лошадь была слишком нервной для верховой езды.

A2 noun breɪn

brain

мозг

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

Мозг может сосредоточиться только на одной вещи за раз.

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

возводить

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

Рабочие возводили новое здание в центре города.

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

тресина

Meaning

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

Example

The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.

Землетрясение вызвало глубокую трещину на дороге.

B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

кислород. Бесцветный, без запаха газ, необходимый для жизни.

Meaning

A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.

Example

Oxygen is vital for life.

Кислород жизненно важен для жизни.

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

председательница

Meaning

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Example

She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.

После многих лет опыта она была избрана председательницей компании.

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

ум; сообразительность; аккуратный и модный внешний вид

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

Её умение решать проблемы произвело впечатление на всех.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Агрономия

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Агрономия фокусируется на управлении почвой и производстве сельскохозяйственных культур.

C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

рефрактировать

Meaning

To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.

Example

The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.

Вода преломляет свет, заставляя соломинку выглядеть согнутой.

A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

нет

Meaning

used to make a word or phrase negative

Example

I do not like spicy food.

Я не люблю острую еду.

B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

кустарник

Meaning

a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub

Example

A rabbit was hiding under the bush.

Кролик прятался под кустарником.

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

длинная узкая полоса ткани, бумаги, пластика или другого материала

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

Она оторвала полоску бумаги от блокнота.

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

крик

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Она закричала, когда увидела паука.

C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

эвристический

Meaning

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.

Example

Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.

Учителя используют эвристические методы, чтобы поощрять самостоятельное обучение.

C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

избирательный округ

Meaning

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

Example

She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.

Она неустанно вела кампанию по своему избирательному округу.

C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

неэффективное средство

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Example

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

План политика был отклонён как простое средство для сложной проблемы.

C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

аннулировать

Meaning

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

Example

The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.

Новые доказательства могут аннулировать предыдущее решение.

C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

потерять уверенность

Meaning

to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure

Example

The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.

Враждебные вопросы начали нервировать свидетеля.

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

средний класс

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

Средний класс был в значительной степени затронут этим решением.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

значительный

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

Она сделала значительный вклад в проект.

C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

разделение

Meaning

A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.

Example

There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.

Есть явное разделение между теорией и практикой.

C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

лира

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece

Example

The musician played a melody on the lyre.

Музыкант сыграл мелодию на лире.

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.

C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

обжорство

Meaning

Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.

Example

His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.

Его обжорство на празднике привело его к болезни.

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

дебют

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

Молодой актер дебютировал на большой сцене.

C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

аннулирование

Meaning

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.

Example

The court ordered the revocation of his license.

Суд постановил аннулировать его лицензию.

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

тётя

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

Моя тётя всегда дарит мне подарки на день рождения.

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

умерить

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

Она попыталась смягчить свою критику с помощью доброты.

C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

носовой ход

Meaning

either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes

Example

The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.

Доктор проверил каждое носовое отверстие на наличие блокировок.

C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

счёт; запись; баллы

Meaning

a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total

Example

Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.

Ведите подсчёт того, сколько книг вы прочитали в этом месяце.

C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

красноречие

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

Example

His eloquence in speech won him great respect.

Его красноречие в речи принесло ему большое уважение.

B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

репродуктивный

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

Репродуктивный цикл вредителей может вызвать быстрые заражения.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

самка

Meaning

a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls

Example

The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.

Самка льва защищает своих детенышей яростно.

C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

запечатывать трещины на лодке

Meaning

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

Example

The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.

Рабочие заделали швы старой лодки, чтобы предотвратить утечку.

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Движение за сохранение природы

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

Движение за сохранение природы началось в XIX веке с целью защиты дикой природы.

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

внутренняя сила

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

Общественная работа способствует внутренней силе у людей.

A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

грамматика

Meaning

the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage

Example

She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.

Она изучала грамматику, чтобы улучшить письмо.

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

беспокойство

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

Его беспокойство во время длинной встречи было очевидно для всех.

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

антология

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

Она внесла стихотворение в новую поэтическую антологию.

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

движение

Meaning

A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.

Движение стремилось обеспечить равные права.

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

реальность

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

Фильм был основан на исторической реальности.

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

по индивидуальному заказу

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

Он носил костюм, сшитый по индивидуальному заказу, который идеально подходил его фигуре.

C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

неуважение

Meaning

a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

Example

His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.

Его шутки о религии показали неуважение к святым традициям.

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

вспыльчивый

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

Ребёнок становится вспыльчивым, когда он голоден.

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

раскрывать

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

Расследование раскрыло правду.

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

турнир

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

Турнир продемонстрировал исключительный талант.

C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

некроз

Meaning

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

Example

The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.

Врач объяснил, что рана пациента показала признаки некроза.

C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

гумификация

Meaning

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

Example

Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.

Гумификация улучшает структуру и плодородие почвы.

C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

репрессия

Meaning

the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.

Example

The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.

Подавление свободы слова правительством вызвало широкие протесты.

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

подходящий

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

Это платье подходит для свадьбы.

C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

парадоксальный

Meaning

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

Example

It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.

Это парадоксально, что стоять часто более утомительно, чем ходить.

A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

болезнь

Meaning

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

Example

The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.

Доктор исследует лечение для болезни.

C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

самец утки

Meaning

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

Example

The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.

Дрейк повел свою семью уток через пруд.

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

загрязнять

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

Его одежда была загрязнена грязью.

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

нежно

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

Она обняла свою бабушку с любовью.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

серый, старый

Meaning

gray or white with age; very old and respected

Example

The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.

Старый дуб стоял как свидетель столетий истории.

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

критик

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

Кинокритик похвалил последний фильм режиссера.

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

организм

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

Каждому организму нужна вода для выживания.

C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

вонючий; вредный или неприятный

Meaning

having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.

Вонючий запах от мусора заставил всех зажать носы.

B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

в конце концов

Meaning

in the end, after everything else

Example

Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.

В конце концов мы решили продолжить проект.

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

монарх

Meaning

a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen

Example

The monarch addressed the nation on television.

Монарх обратился к нации по телевидению.

B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

игрок

Meaning

a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble

Example

The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.

Опытный игрок знал, когда спрятать свои карты и когда делать большую ставку.

B2 noun /spæn/

span

размах

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

Мост имеет размах более 500 метров.

C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

противник

Meaning

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Example

The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.

Боксер встретился с сильным противником в ринге.

B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

платье

Meaning

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

Example

She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.

Она выглядела элегантно в своем вечернем платье на церемонии вручения дипломов.

B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

вечнозеленый

Meaning

Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.

Example

Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.

Вечнозеленые деревья, такие как сосна и ель, остаются зелеными круглый год.

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

бесхарактерный; слабовольный; трусливый

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

Он был слишком безхарактерен, чтобы отстоять свои убеждения.

A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

осведомлённый

Meaning

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

Example

She is aware of the risks involved.

Она осведомлена о рисках.

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

песчаный; песчаный

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

Песчаный пляж тянулся на мили вдоль побережья.

C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

резко повернуть

Meaning

to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern

Example

The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.

Кролик резко повернул, чтобы избежать лисы.

C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

болото

Meaning

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

Example

The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.

Исчезающие птицы построили свои гнезда в защищенном болоте.

A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

вертолет

Meaning

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

Example

The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.

Вертолет приземлился безопасно на крыше больницы.

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

отговаривать

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

Она пыталась отговорить его от увольнения с работы.

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

летучий

Meaning

able to fly or moving swiftly

Example

The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.

Летучая птица грациозно взмыла в небо.

C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

возмездие

Meaning

The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.

Example

She offered her time in requital for his kindness.

Она предложила свое время в возмездие за его доброту.

C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

политехнический институт

Meaning

an educational institution offering practical and technical courses

Example

She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.

Она изучала инженерию в известном политехническом вузе своего города.

C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

список

Meaning

A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.

Example

The manager updated the staff roster for next week.

Менеджер обновил список сотрудников на следующую неделю.

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

скучать / пропустить

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

Я действительно скучаю по своей семье, когда путешествую за границу.

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

хрупкий

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

Будь осторожен с вазой, она очень хрупкая.

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

проекты

Meaning

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example

These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.

Эти проекты направлены на технологические прорывы.

C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

болтать

Meaning

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Example

The children would prattle on about their games.

Дети болтали о своих играх.

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

головоломка

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

Математическая задача поставит в тупик даже экспертов.

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

затененная зона

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

Мы сидели в затененной зоне у берега реки.

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

кто

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

Кто приходит на вечеринку сегодня вечером?

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

осторожный

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

Она была осторожна, доверяя незнакомцам.

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

красть

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

Сотрудник был пойман на краже офисных принадлежностей.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

во-вторых

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

Во-первых, нам нужно финансирование; во-вторых, нам нужна сильная команда.

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

золотая рыбка

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

Золотая рыбка плавала по кругу в своем стеклянном аквариуме.

C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

тоскливый

Meaning

lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired

Example

The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.

Лекция была такой тоскливой, что половина аудитории заснула.

C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

афористический стиль

Meaning

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

Example

Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.

Её стиль письма лаконичен и афористичен.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

пауза

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

Пожалуйста, поставьте видео на паузу, пока я сделаю заметки.

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

соблюдать

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

Все компании должны соблюдать правила безопасности.

C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

буровая вышка

Meaning

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

Example

The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.

Рабочие собрали буровую вышку на нефтяной буровой площадке.

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

афоризм

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

Он начал свою речь с афоризма о жизни и успехе.

C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

приравнивать

Meaning

To consider as equal or equivalent.

Example

Many people equate wealth with success.

Многие люди приравнивают богатство к успеху.

C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

кумин

Meaning

A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor

Example

Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.

Кумин является важной специей в индийской и ближневосточной кухне.

C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

печальный, жалобный

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

Example

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

Он поднял жалобный крик о помощи.

C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

жидкая часть крови; ионизированный газ; сыворотка крови без белков свертывания

Meaning

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

Example

Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.

Кровяная плазма содержит различные белки и питательные вещества.

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

утешение

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

Она нашла утешение в музыке после своей утраты.

C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

потрясать

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

Она не была потрясена неожиданным вопросом.

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

торт

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

Они заказали шоколадный торт на день рождения.

C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

мужской

Meaning

Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.

Example

His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.

Его мужское мужество впечатлило всех в деревне.