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C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

обобщенность
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Речь была полна обобщений и не хватало конкретных деталей.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

неправильно
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
План пошел не так, когда погода внезапно изменилась.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

неотчуждаемый
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
Свобода слова - это неотчуждаемое право.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

Юпитер; главный бог римской мифологии
Meaning
the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
Example
Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.
Юпитер известен своим гигантским размером и отличительным красным пятном.
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

поискатель минералов
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
Проспектор провел годы в горах, ища золото.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

минимизировать
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Необходимо принять меры по минимизации использования пластика.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

децентрализация
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
Децентрализация способствует региональной автономии.
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.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

пропаганда, распространение
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
Пропаганда идей через социальные сети происходит быстро.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

складной
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Она купила складной стул для кемпинга.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

целый
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
Несмотря на шторм, старый дом остался целым.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

чокнутый
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Старик на улице немного чокнутый, но безвредный.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

бессилие, неспособность
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
Бессилие правительства перед лицом кризиса разочаровало народ.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

китайский
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Мы пошли в китайский ресторан прошлой ночью.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

деревянный
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
В доме были красивые деревянные полы.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

ответ
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Его резкий ответ заставил толпу замолчать.
A1 article /ðə/

the

Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

пространство
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
Исследование космоса расширяет человеческие знания.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

церковный
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
На совет были приглашены несколько высокопоставленных церковных служителей.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

некультурный; дикий;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Исследователи столкнулись с некультурным племенем в глубине амазонского леса.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

подобающий, уместный или приятный; отмеченный удачей или счастьем
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Она сделала удачное замечание, которое улучшило атмосферу.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

связанный с одеждой или стилем
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Его сарториальные выборы всегда были в тренде и восхищались.
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

физическая форма
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
Тесты на физическую подготовленность обеспечивают безопасность транспортных средств.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

приобретение, покупка, захват
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
Стратегия приобретения компании способствовала росту.
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

письменный стол
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
Книги на письменном столе.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

арфа
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
Ангел сыграл красивую мелодию на арфе.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

неправильно приписывать
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
Цитата была ошибочно приписана Шекспиру.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

солидарность
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
работники продемонстрировали солидарность во время забастовки.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

нижнее бельё
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Он аккуратно сложил своё нижнее бельё перед упаковкой.
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

вещь
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
Это вещь, которую я искал.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

ушиб, синяк
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
У боксера было несколько ушибов после матча.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

феномен
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Северное сияние — это природный феномен.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

скупой; зажиточный
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Он слишком скуп, чтобы тратить деньги на что-то, кроме необходимого.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

дельтовидный ландшафт
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Бангладеш имеет уникальный дельтовидный ландшафт.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

образность
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
Использование образности поэтом оживило сцену.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

нормализовать
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Правительство предприняло шаги для нормализации отношений с соседними странами.
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

состязаться
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Несколько компаний борются за контракт.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

связанный с ухом
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Доктор использовал аурикулярный термометр, чтобы проверить температуру пациента.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

укрепить
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
Компания укрепила свою позицию на рынке через инновации.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

щипать
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Она добавила немного соли в суп.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

оскорбительный
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Оскорбительные замечания учителя заставили студентов плакать.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

середина
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Парк находится в центре города.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

противостоять
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Протестующие продолжили нарушать запрет правительства на публичные собрания.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

блокировка
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Засор в трубе вызвал переполнение воды на кухне.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

гранула
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Каждая гранула соли сверкала на солнце.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

официант
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Официант вежливо принёс меню и принял заказ.
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

галлюцинировать
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
После приема лекарства он начал галлюцинировать странные формы.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

конверсия, изменение, преобразование
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Высокие коэффициенты конверсии веб-сайтов указывают на эффективный маркетинг.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

счастье
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

предсказывать
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Тёмные облака предсказывают приближающийся шторм.
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 noun /bædʒ/

badge

значок
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Полицейский показал свой значок, чтобы идентифицировать себя.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

многоязычный
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Она выросла в многоязычной семье.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

помилование
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
Судья проявил помилование и смягчил его приговор.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

ожидаемый
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Ожидается, что уровень безработицы снизится ещё больше.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

диверсификация
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
Диверсификация помогает уменьшить инвестиционный риск.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

правильно; надлежащим образом; справедливо
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Она правильно указала на ошибки в отчете.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

неквалифицированный; неподготовленный;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Он был неквалифицирован для инженерной должности из-за нехватки опыта.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

противоположный; противоположный;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Напротив общепринятого мнения, кошки могут быть очень социальными животными.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

независимый
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Независимая организация гарантирует прозрачность в управлении.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

изолировать
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Монах выбрал изолироваться в горах.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

жертва
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
Жертва была немедленно доставлена в больницу.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

приземление
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Самолет совершил плавное приземление.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

удаление
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
Удаление инфицированной ткани предотвратило дальнейшие осложнения.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

нереальный
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
После внезапной новости это ощущалось нереальным.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

торговля
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Международная торговля значительно расширилась в последние годы.
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.
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

мультсериал
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
Дети любят смотреть мультсериалы по телевизору.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

полный транспортный затор или состояние остановки
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Большое происшествие вызвало затор в центре города.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

едва ли; едва; почти не
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Я едва ли мог поверить тому, что я видел.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

взаимный
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
У них взаимное уважение друг к другу.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

новизна
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Новизна изобретения привлекла инвесторов.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

визуальный
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
Фильм был отмечен за свои впечатляющие визуальные эффекты.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

соглашение
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
Кража произошла с согласия охранника.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

неизменный
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Ее любовь к семье оставалась неизменной на протяжении многих лет.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

сундук
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Казна города была опустошена после дорогого проекта.
A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

преступление
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
Полиция расследует преступление.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

высмеивать
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Он был высмеян за свои странные идеи.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

решимость
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Его решимость добиться успеха была непоколебима.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

пенная реакция
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Её пенная реакция сделала её душой вечеринки.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

счастье
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

спрашивать
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Она спросила о вакансии.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

дешевый
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Этот ресторан подает дешевую, но вкусную еду.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

первая помощь
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Он оказал первую помощь пострадавшему велосипедисту до приезда скорой помощи.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

слабительное
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
Врач прописал мягкое слабительное для её состояния.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

выкидывать
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Пилот был эвакуирован из самолета во время чрезвычайной ситуации.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

творение; создание
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
Последнее творение художника было выставлено в галерее современного искусства.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

сосредоточить внимание
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Сосредоточьтесь на том, что действительно важно, чтобы упростить свою жизнь.
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

следовать
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Дети следовали за своим учителем в класс.
A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

да
Meaning
used to express agreement or affirmation
Example
Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.
Да, я пойду в магазин с тобой.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

прелатура
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
Средневековая церковь была под контролем прелатуры и её традиций.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

некомпетентность
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Проект потерпел неудачу из-за некомпетентности менеджера.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

удобство
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
В квартире есть все удобства, необходимые для комфортной жизни.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

перевернуть
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Она перевернула блин в сковороде.
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

применимо
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
Это правило также применимо к уходу за глазами.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ирония
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
Ирония ситуации заключалась в том, что победитель забыл свой собственный приз.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

бессознательный
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
Камень — это бессознательный объект без сознания.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

взбешенный
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Она была взбешена, когда узнала о предательстве.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

скупой
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Она вела скупую жизнь, отказываясь покупать что-то новое.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

зал; коридор
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
Церемония вручения дипломов прошла в главном холле университета.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

скидка/возврат денег
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Магазин предложил скидку на оптовые покупки.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

лучшее усилие
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Он приложил лучшее усилие, чтобы выполнить задание вовремя.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

трагедия; катастрофа
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Землетрясение было трагедией, которое затронуло тысячи семей.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

салфетка
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
Она положила салфетку себе на колени перед едой.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

заброшенный
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
Старая фабрика стояла заброшенной десятилетиями.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

ткань на развес
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
Портной купил ткань на развес на оптовом рынке для изготовления платьев по заказу.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

таять
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Лед начал таять на солнце.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

гидропоника
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
Гидропоника позволяет культурам расти без почвы.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

постоянно
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Прибыль компании постоянно растет.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

немного поздно
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
Мы приехали немного поздно на вечеринку, но все равно успели насладиться большей частью веселья.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

жарить
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Она жарит яйца на завтрак каждое утро.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

неравенство
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
Тема неравенства является важной в истории.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

прекратить
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Судья приказал компании прекратить нечестные практики.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

шов
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
Врач использовал шов, чтобы закрыть рану.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

синтез, комбинирование
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
Синтез идей с различных точек зрения привел к инновациям.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

азиатский болотный угорь
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Азиатский болотный угорь может дышать воздухом и выживать в мелкой грязной воде.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

присваивать
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Его обвинили в присвоении средств компании.