B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

флаг, знамена; или сигнал предупреждения

Meaning

a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention

Example

They raised the national flag during the ceremony.

Они подняли национальный флаг во время церемонии.

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

монотонный; скучный; повторяющийся

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

Монотонный звук дождя заставил всех почувствовать сонливость.

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

хронологический

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

События были перечислены в хронологическом порядке.

C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

почтительный

Meaning

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

Example

He was always deferential toward his teachers.

Он всегда был почтительным по отношению к своим учителям.

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

красивый; симпатичный; привлекательный

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

Она надела красивое платье на вечеринку.

C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

короткая поездка

Meaning

A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.

Example

They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.

Они поехали на короткую поездку в деревню на выходных.

C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

спираль

Meaning

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

Example

The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.

Отпечаток пальца показывал четкий узор спирали.

C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

кишеть

Meaning

to be full of or swarming with

Example

The forest teems with wildlife.

Лес кишит дикой природой.

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

ограничение; лимит; контроль

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

Есть строгие ограничения на курение в общественных местах.

C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

воля

Meaning

The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.

Example

She left the job of her own volition.

Она ушла с работы по своей воле.

B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

удовлетворительный

Meaning

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

Example

The test results were satisfactory.

Результаты испытаний были удовлетворительными.

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

поэтичный

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

Её речь имела поэтичный ритм, который очаровал аудиторию.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

предзнание

Meaning

Awareness of something before it happens or exists.

Example

The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.

Пророк утверждал, что он имеет предзнание о событии.

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

фонд

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

Правительство выделило фонд для помощи при бедствиях.

B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

определять

Meaning

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

Example

The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.

Учитель попросил студента определить слово 'демократия'.

A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

горячий напиток

Meaning

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

Example

I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.

Я предпочитаю горячий напиток, например, чай или кофе, по утрам.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

кондитерские изделия

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

Магазин продает широкий ассортимент кондитерских изделий.

C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

нижний

Meaning

situated down or below; lower

Example

They explored the nether regions of the cave.

Они исследовали нижние регионы пещеры.

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

мотоцикл

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

Он каждое утро ездит на работу на мотоцикле.

A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

доска; совет директоров

Meaning

a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization

Example

The board decided to increase the budget.

Совет директоров принял решение увеличить бюджет.

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.

A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

ненавидеть

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something

Example

I hate waiting in long lines.

Я ненавижу ждать в длинных очередях.

B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

владение

Meaning

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

Example

Ownership of resources was crucial.

Владение ресурсами было решающим.

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

вдыхать

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

Сделайте глубокий вдох и медленно вдыхайте.

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

счастье

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила приз.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

неоскорбительный

Meaning

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

Example

His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.

Его неоскорбительные замечания поддерживали дружескую атмосферу беседы.

A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

перчатки

Meaning

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

Example

She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

Она надела теплые перчатки, чтобы защитить свои руки от холода.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

возмущенный

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

Она была возмущена тем, как он обращался с животными.

A2 noun /læb/

lab

лаборатория

Meaning

a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.

Студенты проводили эксперимент в химической лаборатории.

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

упорство

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

Его упорство помогло ему достичь своих мечт.

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.

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

супница

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

Она принесла горячий суп на стол в серебряной супнице.

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

принцип

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

Честность — это основополагающий принцип во всех религиях.

C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

подиатр

Meaning

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.

Example

The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.

Подиатр лечил её болезненные мозоли и натоптыши.

B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

простота; ясность

Meaning

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

Example

The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

Красота дизайна заключается в его простоте.

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

акустика

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

Отличная акустика зала позволила оркестру звучать богато и ясно.

B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

индикатор

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

Уровень безработицы является ключевым индикатором экономического здоровья.

C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

ссора

Meaning

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

Example

Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.

Два игрока подрались на поле после фола.

A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

жаждущий

Meaning

feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something

Example

I am very thirsty after running in the heat.

Я очень жажду после бега в жару.

A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

вопрос; вопросительное предложение;

Meaning

a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression

Example

The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Учитель задал сложный вопрос во время экзамена.

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

отчуждать

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

Его грубое поведение отчуждало многих его друзей.

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

относящийся к росту или основным процессам жизни

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

Пациент остался в вегетативном состоянии после аварии.

C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

аспарагус боб

Meaning

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

Example

The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.

Аспарагус боб вырастает до трех футов в длину и часто используется в азиатской кухне.

C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

латентный или скрытый

Meaning

Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.

Example

His artistic talent remained latent for years.

Его художественный талант оставался латентным в течение многих лет.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

непрямой

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

Ее доверие к нему было непрямым.

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

основывается на личных рассказах, а не на фактах или исследованиях, характеризуется анекдотами

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

Книга была наполнена анекдотическими доказательствами вместо данных.

C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Вошь

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

Example

The child had a louse in his hair.

У ребенка была вошь в волосах.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

счастье

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

определенно

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

Я обязательно приду на встречу завтра.

C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

семена базилика

Meaning

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

Example

I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.

Я добавил семена базилика в свой лимонад для освежающего напитка.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

пухлый

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

У малыша пухлые щечки.

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

синхрония

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

Их танцевальное выступление показало идеальную синхронию.

C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

порождать / создавать

Meaning

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

Example

Violence begets more violence.

Насилие порождает больше насилия.

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

современность

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

Архитектура города отражает как традицию, так и современность.

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

основной; элементарный

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

Он учил элементарную математику в школе.

C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

идти тяжело

Meaning

to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

Example

The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.

Медведь шел тяжело через лес в поисках пищи.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

безвкусный

Meaning

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull

Example

The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.

Суп был безвкусным и требовал больше приправ.

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

пенсионер

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

Мой пенсионер дедушка наслаждается садоводством в своем свободном времени.

B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

барьер

Meaning

A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.

Example

The barrier prevented entry.

Барьер предотвратил вход.

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

знаток

Meaning

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Example

She is a true connoisseur of fine art.

Она настоящий знаток изобразительного искусства.

C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

счастье

Meaning

to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes

Example

The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

стандарты

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

Высокие стандарты вдохновляют соперников.

C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

насыщение

Meaning

The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.

Example

High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.

Продукты с высоким содержанием клетчатки обеспечивают длительное насыщение.

B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

отражать

Meaning

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image

Example

The mirror reflects her beautiful face.

Зеркало отражает её красивое лицо.

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

загадка

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

Древняя загадка сбивала с толку всех учёных на протяжении многих лет.

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

гражданство

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

Он подал заявление на американское гражданство после того, как прожил там десять лет.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

предатель

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

Шпион был признан предателем своей страны после того, как был пойман.

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

фаворитизм

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

Менеджер был обвинен в фаворитизме по отношению к определенным сотрудникам.

C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

пролив

Meaning

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

Example

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

Пролив Гибралтар соединяет Атлантический океан и Средиземное море.

B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

защита

Meaning

The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

Example

The movement focused on the protection of rights.

Движение сосредоточилось на защите прав.

A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

счастье

Meaning

A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.

Example

She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

глупый; дурацкий; нелепый

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

Example

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

Ему было глупо ехать в такую сильную дождь.

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

неэффективный

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

Механическое заучивание часто оказывается неэффективным.

C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

дерегуляция

Meaning

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.

Example

Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.

Дерегуляция увеличила конкуренцию в телекоммуникационном секторе.

C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

каяться

Meaning

Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

Example

The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.

Священник прочитал покаянную проповедь о прощении.

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

назначить

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Менеджер назначит задачи новым сотрудникам.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

асимметричный

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

Дизайн здания асимметричен и необычен.

Meaning

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

Example

Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.

C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

право по рождению

Meaning

A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.

Example

Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.

Свобода считается правом по рождению каждого человека.

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

вооружённый конфликт

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

Вооружённый конфликт привёл к широкомасштабному разрушению.

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

административный

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

Административные реформы улучшают эффективность.

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

рецепт

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

Врач дал ей рецепт на антибиотики.

A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

вещи

Meaning

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

Example

She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.

Она упаковала все свои вещи в чемодан.

C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

диграф

Meaning

A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

Example

In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.

В слове 'телефон' буквы 'ph' образуют диграф.

A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

человек

Meaning

an individual human being

Example

She is a kind person who always helps others.

Она добрый человек, который всегда помогает другим.

C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

папирус

Meaning

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

Example

The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.

Древний свиток был написан на папирусе.

B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

вредный

Meaning

causing or likely to cause harm; damaging

Example

Smoking is harmful to your health.

Курение вредно для вашего здоровья.

C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

дрожать при ходьбе

Meaning

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

Example

The old man doddered across the street with a cane.

Старик дрожал при ходьбе по улице с тростью.

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

шумно

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

Дети играли шумно на игровой площадке.

C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

ксенофоб

Meaning

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

Example

The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.

Политикам был оказан критический отклик как ксенофобу из-за его антииммигрантской политики.

C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

отзывчивый

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

Она была готова к идее работать больше часов.

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

колосс

Meaning

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.

Example

Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.

Эйнштейн был колоссом в мире науки.

A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

завтрак

Meaning

the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning

Example

I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.

Сегодня утром я ел кашу и тосты на завтрак.

C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

педиатрия

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

Example

She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.

Она решила специализироваться на педиатрии после медицинского колледжа.

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

заикаться

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

Нервный студент начал заикаться во время своей речи.

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

пентавалентный

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

Фосфор может существовать в пентавалентном состоянии.

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

оранжевый

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

Оранжевый закат раскрасил небо великолепно.

C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

проблеск

Meaning

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

Example

A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.

В её глазах появился проблеск надежды.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

непрерывный

Meaning

Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.

Example

The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

Непрерывный шум с строительного участка затруднял концентрацию.

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

нежелание

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

Она проявила явное нежелание присоединиться к встрече.

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

сливаться

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

Два металла слились при высокой температуре.

B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

счёт

Meaning

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these

Example

The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.

Компания отправила счёт за офисные принадлежности, доставленные на прошлой неделе.

C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

судебный

Meaning

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

Example

He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.

Он известен как судебный сосед, который часто подает в суд на людей.

C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

водевиль

Meaning

A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.

Example

The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.

Шоу водевиль включало комиков, магов и танцоров.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

антилогия

Meaning

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

Example

The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.

Заявление политика было раскритиковано за свою антирологию.

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 noun /tɛn/

ten

десять

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

У меня десять яблок в корзине.

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

поддерживаемый

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

Предложение не было поддержано.

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

приучать

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

Ему понадобилось некоторое время, чтобы привыкнуть к новой обстановке.