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C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

деликатный
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Она говорила с деликатным манером, который произвел впечатление на гостей.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

сомнение; недоверие; подозрение
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
В ее голове не было сомнений, что она приняла правильное решение.
B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

принятие
Meaning
the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
Example
Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.
Её принятие награды было встречено аплодисментами.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

загрязнять
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Фабричные отходы загрязнили реку.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

агрессивный
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
Продавец использовал агрессивную стратегию, чтобы завершить сделку.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

колебаться
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Он колебался часами, прежде чем выбрать ресторан.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

сожаление
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Он улыбнулся с сожалением после того, как проиграл матч.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

малая миска
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Она подала суп в маленькой миске.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

импутация
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
Политик опроверг импутацию коррупции.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

мятежный
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Активист распространял мятежные листовки среди толпы.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

непостижимый или бездонный
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
Океан казался безбрежным, когда он простирался до горизонта.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

эпилог
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
Автор добавил эпилог, чтобы объяснить, что произошло с персонажами позже.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

глобализация
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
Глобализация объединила экономики по всему миру.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

декалог
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
Священник произнес проповедь о важности Десяти заповедей.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

сложная ситуация
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Проект застрял в бюрократическом болоте.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

зиния
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Сад был полон ярких зинний разных цветов.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

переработка
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
Переработка пластика помогает сократить отходы.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

воображаемый рай
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Они описали остров как современный Шангри-Ла.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

жених
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Нервный жених ждал у алтаря, когда придет его невеста.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

тем не менее
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Шел дождь, но тем не менее они пошли в поход.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

пить залпом
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Он выпил залпом кружку пива после долгого дня.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

проект
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
Работать над двумя проектами одновременно сложно.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

левитировать
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Фокусник заставил стол левитировать во время шоу.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

закалить нагревом
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
Кузнец закалил сталь, чтобы улучшить её прочность.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

кассрола
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
Кассрола сохранила еду горячей во время ужина.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

понимание
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Чтение улучшает словарный запас и навыки понимания.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

детонация
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
Внезапная детонация потрясла всё здание.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

просвещать
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Хорошие книги могут развлекать и просвещать читателя.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

медальон
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Она носила золотой медальон на шее.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

вид; род
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
Амазонский дождевой лес является домом для тысяч видов животных.
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

отменить
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
Компания решила отменить предложение о работе.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

креативность
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Его креативность была очевидна в его искусстве.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

флотилия
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
ВМС развернули весь свой флот для учений.
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

платье
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Она надела красивое синее платье на вечеринку.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

шероховатый и неровный; с неровной поверхностью; крепкий и сильный
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Путники пересекли трудный горный ландшафт.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

вознесение
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Его быстрый подъем в компании удивил всех.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

вал
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Стены крепости служили валом против вражеских атак.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

банальный
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Его речь была полна банальных клише.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

счастье
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

в наши дни
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
В наши дни многие люди предпочитают делать покупки онлайн.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

квотербек
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
Квотербек бросил идеальный пас.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

ежедневный
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Она читает газету ежедневно.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

большинство
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Большинство людей предпочитают отдыхать на выходных.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

колониальный
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Колониальное правление подавило местное управление.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

на вершине
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Флаг был размещен на вершине башни.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

аллигатор
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Аллигатор загорал на берегу реки.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

природа. характер.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
Тихая природа окружающей среды способствует исцелению.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

орнитолог
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
Орнитолог провел годы, изучая мигрирующих птиц.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

обручиться
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Он был обручен с принцессой в юном возрасте.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

бомбардировка
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
Город пережил сильную бомбардировку во время войны.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

идентичный; точно такой же
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Близнецы выглядят совершенно одинаково.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

враг
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
В истории герой должен был встретиться с его величайшим врагом.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

жасмин
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Цветы жасмина наполнили сад своим сладким ароматом.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

побуждать
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Доктора призывают пациентов регулярно заниматься физическими упражнениями.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

предмет
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Каждый предмет в списке должен быть проверен тщательно.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

гавань
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Рыболовные лодки безопасно вернулись в гавань до того, как буря ударила по побережью.
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

мода
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
Она всегда в курсе последней моды.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

ловкость
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Его ловкость в переговорах обеспечила сделку.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

сорвать, собрать мужество
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Она сорвала цветок в саду.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

прибыльный
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
Рынок недвижимости очень прибыльный в городских районах.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

отслеживание фокуса
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Правильное отслеживание фокуса повышает продуктивность.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

жидкость
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Плавные движения художника впечатлили зрителей.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

монополизировать
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
Компания попыталась монополизировать рынок.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Она сделала супер работу над проектом.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

провинциальный
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Бенгальский язык был не просто провинциальным.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

полный, абсолютный
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Она абсолютно профессионал во всех отношениях.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

длинный проход, ведущий в различные комнаты
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
Студенты тихо ждали в коридоре.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

спорить
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Соседи начали спорить из-за границы стены.
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

сроки
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
Установление сроков помогает завершить задачи.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

весенний
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
Сад был наполнен весенней красотой после долгой зимы.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

мангуст
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
Мангуста быстро напала на кобру, чтобы защитить своих детёнышей.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

назойливый
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Продавец был слишком назойливым, что оттолкнуло клиентов.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

взимать
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
Правительство решило ввести новый налог на роскошные товары.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

имбирь
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
Повар добавил свежий имбирь в жаркое, чтобы усилить его вкус и аромат.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

баланс
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
Баланс сил предотвращает конфликты.
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

слушать
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
Пожалуйста, слушайте внимательно указания.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

разочаровывать
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Я надеюсь, что не разочарую тебя своим выступлением.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

сырой
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
Есть сырое мясо может быть опасно.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

регулирования
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
Строгие правила обеспечивают справедливые практики.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

храм
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Они посетили древний храм во время своей поездки в Индию.
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

жизненная сила, энергия
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
Жизненная сила команды помогла им добиться успеха на соревнованиях.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

листва
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
Осенняя листва выглядела потрясающе в парке.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

море
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Мы пошли плавать в море.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

спокойный и мирный
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Озеро имело спокойную и мирную атмосферу.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

рычаг, жесткий стержень
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Он использовал рычаг, чтобы поднять тяжелый камень.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

первый мученик
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Святой Стефан известен как протоматир христианства.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

рискованный
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Инвестиции в эту компанию сейчас кажутся довольно рискованными.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

звучать
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Зал наполнился аплодисментами.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

обязательство
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Президент подтвердил свою приверженность защите окружающей среды.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

индустриализация
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
Индустриализация кардинально изменила мировую экономику.
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.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

хотя
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Хотя шёл дождь, они всё равно вышли на улицу.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

выделенный; очевидный; отличительный
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
В её представлении было заметно улучшение.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

сетевой маркетинг
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Сетевой маркетинг важен для карьерного роста.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

преувеличивать
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Он склонен преувеличивать свои достижения.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

неосторожный
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
Было неосторожно с его стороны упомянуть план на публике.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

заклинание
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
Волшебник произнес заклинание, чтобы призвать духов.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

несчастье
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Роман изображает несчастье жертв войны.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

гептагон
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Учитель математики нарисовал гептагон на доске.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

плацебо
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Пациенту дали плацебо, чтобы сравнить эффект настоящего лекарства.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

дополнительная плата
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Билет на самолет имел дополнительный топливный сбор.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

препятствие
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
Отсутствие финансирования — серьезное препятствие для проекта.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

предбанник
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Гости ждали в предбаннике, прежде чем были допущены в зал.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

негодование
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
Общественное негодование возросло после несправедливого приговора.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

развивающий
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
Раннее детство - это важный развивающий этап для обучения.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

плод
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Врач объяснил развитие плода во время беременности.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

идти медленно
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Они медленно идут по парку в воскресное утро.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

слово из одного слога
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Слова как 'да' и 'нет' - моносиллаблы.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

стадо
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Пастух загнал овец в загон.
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

увеличенный, улучшенный, расширенный
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
Новое программное обеспечение предложило функции дополненной реальности.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

трубa
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Сантехник починил сломавшуюся трубу.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

бассейн
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Дети плавали в бассейне весь день.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

мономания
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Его мономания по сбору марок тревожила его семью.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

бампер
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Фермер отпраздновал этот год как урожай рекордного размера.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

откупоривать
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Он откупорил вино и налил бокал для всех.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

палач
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
Палач подготовил виселицу для осужденного заключенного.
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

изолированный
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Технологический прогресс часто делает людей изолированными.