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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.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

предвидение
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Её предвидение относительно рыночных трендов спасло компанию.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

комментатор
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
Комментатор подробно описал футбольный матч.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

выступать с длинной и яростной речью
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
Политик выступал перед толпой больше часа.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

рвотное средство
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Врач дал рвотное средство для удаления яда.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Стручок моринги
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
Драмстик придает уникальный вкус традиционному рыбному карри.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

значение; цель
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
Учитель объяснил ученикам значение трудного слова.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

неподтверждённый; не проверенный;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Отчёт остаётся неподтверждённым, пока мы не получим официальное подтверждение.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Птица хорнбил
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
Яркий хорнбил сел на самую высокую ветку.
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

гуманный
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
Доктор предоставил раненым животным гуманное лечение.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

счастье
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

похищать
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
Преступники похитили богатого бизнесмена.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

желудок
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
У меня болит живот после того, как я слишком много поел.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

ослабить
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
Это лекарство помогает ослабить боль.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

поведение
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Учитель похвалил ее хорошее поведение в классе.
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.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

пренебрегать
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
Компания была оштрафована за нарушение экологических норм.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

подобающий
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Не было подобающим спорить громко во время церемонии.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

обнаружение
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
Обнаружение мошенничества в системе было быстрым.
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.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

щедрый
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Она сделала щедрое пожертвование в сиротский дом.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

бытовая техника
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Современная бытовая техника повышает удобство.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

репортаж
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Журнал известен своим подробным репортажем о политических вопросах.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

национальность
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ее национальность канадская, хотя она родилась во Франции.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

о
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Мы говорили о новом проекте вчера.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

чрезмерное скопление людей
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Метро страдает от серьезного переполнения в часы пик.
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

вражда
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
Вражда между двумя семьями продолжалась поколения.
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

узкий; ограниченный; ограниченный
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
Узкая улица едва была достаточно широкой для двух машин.
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

сферометр
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
Ученый использовал сферометр для измерения кривизны линзы.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

назначения
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Государственные назначения следуют за меритократией.
B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

награда
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Она получила награду за выдающееся выступление.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

кивать
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Она кивнула в знак согласия с предложением.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

обвинение
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
Обвинение против него было опровергнуто.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

судебное разбирательство; испытание
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Судебное разбирательство по делу об убийстве длилось три недели в окружном суде.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

статус кво
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Правительство решило сохранить статус кво до дальнейшего рассмотрения.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

дискриминация; несправедливое обращение; предвзятость
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
Компания была подана в суд за расовую дискриминацию в своей практике найма.
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

иконокласт
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
Он был известен как иконокласт, который бросал вызов старым традициям.
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

горное озеро
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
Мы разбили лагерь рядом с тихим горным озером в высокогорье.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

иракский
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
Иракская культура богата и разнообразна.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

инъюнкция
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
Суд вынес инъюнкцию, чтобы остановить компанию от загрязнения реки.
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

листья джута
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
Листья джута богаты витаминами и минералами и часто готовятся с чечевицей в бенгальской кухне.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

мускулистый
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Этот мускулистый человек легко поднял тяжёлую коробку.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

военные
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
Военные были вызваны для помощи.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

лоб в лоб
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Два автомобиля столкнулись лоб в лоб на перекрестке.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

обманывать
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Он пытался обмануть своих друзей ложной историей.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

неразделимый
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Два друга поделились неразделимой связью.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

перепись населения
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
Правительство провело перепись населения, чтобы обновить демографические данные.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

северо-запад
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Сиэтл находится на северо-западе Соединенных Штатов.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

беспокойство
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
Внезапное объявление вызвало широкое беспокойство среди сотрудников
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

бросить вверх
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Рыбак забросил свою сеть в воздух.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

референдум
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Правительство провело референдум по новому конституционному проекту.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

арена, сцена
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Матч по баскетболу пройдет в новой арене в центре города.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

яблоко
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
Я ем яблоко каждый день на завтрак.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

высокий; благородный по характеру; возвышенный по стилю
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
У него есть высокие идеалы о том, чтобы сделать мир лучшим местом.
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

легкий шелковый халат
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Она носила шелковый халат перед тем, как лечь спать.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

неинтересный
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
Лекция была неинтересной и на ней было трудно сосредоточиться.
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

яркий / очевидный
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
В отчете была явная ошибка.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

плащ
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
Шпион скрыл свою личность под ложным именем.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

персонализация, кастомизация
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
Персонализация в маркетинге улучшает вовлеченность клиентов.
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

родители
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
Древо семьи начинается с родителей ребенка.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

клевета
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Политик отклонил клевету, выдвинутую против него.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

наркотик
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
Полиция изъяла большое количество наркотических веществ.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

убывать
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Его сбережения уменьшились из-за неожиданных расходов.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

тусклый
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
Тусклое выступление разочаровало зрителей.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

бормотать
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Она бормотала молитву перед сном.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

уважаемый человек
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Он считается доyen'ом современной литературы в стране.
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

путаница, неразбериха, хаос
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Была путаница по поводу времени встречи, поэтому половина команды опоздала.
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

жменя; небольшое количество или число; что-то, что трудно контролировать
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
Она взяла жменю орехов из миски, прежде чем выйти на прогулку.
B2 noun θrets

threats

угрозы
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Угрозы безопасности продовольствия растут по всему миру.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

знаменитость
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
Знаменитость была окружена поклонниками в аэропорту.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

чрезмерное или иррациональное увлечение
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
У него есть фетиш на коллекционирование редких марок.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

идти с трудом
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
Им пришлось идти с трудом по снегу, чтобы добраться до деревни.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

провокация
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Его грубый комментарий был явной провокацией.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

трение
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Между двумя отделами был конфликт из-за распределения ресурсов.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

кобра
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Кобра подняла свою капюшон и зашипела на нарушителя.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

реакционный
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
Группа приняла реакционную позицию против новых политик.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

допрашивать
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
Полиция допрашивала подозреваемого в течение нескольких часов.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

украшать
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Она украсила блюдо свежими листьями кориандра.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

префикс; добавлять что-то в начале
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Разработчики часто добавляют префикс к переменным с подчеркиванием.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

играть в видеоигры или соревновательные игры
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
Гейминг стал многомиллиардной индустрией.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

торжественный
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
Президент произнес свою торжественную речь.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

исправление
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
Статья потребовала нескольких исправлений, прежде чем она была готова к печати.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

неотложность, срочность
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
Неотложность цифровой коммуникации изменила бизнес-операции.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

злобность; скупость
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Его злобность по отношению к бедным детям потрясла всех в соседстве.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

эра
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
Ренессанс был эрой великих художественных и культурных достижений.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

столица; капитал; средства
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
Париж — столица Франции и также важный финансовый центр.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

порция
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
Он съел большую порцию риса с карри.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

счастье
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

сходить
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
Пассажиры сошли с корабля, как только оно пришвартовалось.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

проворный
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
Ловкие шаги танцовщицы впечатлили зрителей.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

берег; побережье; пляж
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Мы шли вдоль берега, собирая ракушки.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

клевета
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
Газета была подана в суд за клевету после публикации ложных заявлений.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

розничный продавец
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Розничный продавец предлагает скидки на электронную продукцию.
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

побережье
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
Мы поехали вдоль побережья, чтобы насладиться видом.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

грудь
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Она держала секрет близко к своей груди.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

член совета
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
Член совета провел публичное собрание для обсуждения местных проблем.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

буксир
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
Буксир проводил гигантский корабль безопасно в порт.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

оклеветать
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Он был очернен злонамеренными слухами.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

убедить
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Она убедила его пойти на встречу.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

удерживать
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
Компания решила сохранить своих опытных сотрудников.
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

разнообразный
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Разнообразные отрасли усиливают экономическую устойчивость.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

неохотно
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Она неохотно согласилась помочь с проектом.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

презент
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
Она представила свой отчет команде вчера.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

пергамент
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
Древняя рукопись была написана на пергаменте.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

случайно
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Он случайно уронил стакан.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

запрещать
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
Новый закон запретит использование вредных химикатов в сельском хозяйстве.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

акула
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
Акула — мощный хищник океана.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

сосед; рядом
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Мой сосед очень дружелюбный и полезный.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

пухлый
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
Пухлый мужчина вошел в комнату с уверенностью.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

составные части
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Белки и витамины являются важными составляющими здорового питания.
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.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

табу
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Разговоры о деньгах в некоторых культурах считаются табу.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

намагнитить
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Ученый смог намагнитить железный стержень.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

основать
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Они основали компанию в 1995 году.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

сердцераздирающий; трагичный; душераздирающий
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
Документальный фильм показал душераздирающие сцены детей в бедности.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

три
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
У нее три собаки дома.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

волнующий
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
Путешествие было захватывающим опытом.