C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

клейкий

Meaning

Having a sticky or glue-like texture.

Example

The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.

Клейкий рис слипся в кастрюле.

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

объем

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

Проект выходит за пределы наших ресурсов.

C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

мираж

Meaning

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts

Example

The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

Путешественники увидели мираж воды в пустыне.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

непримечательный

Meaning

Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.

Example

He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.

Он живет в непримечательном многоквартирном доме на окраине города.

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

толщина

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

Толщина книги делала ее трудной для переноски.

C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

разделить на две части

Meaning

to divide into two branches or parts

Example

The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.

Дорога разделяется на два отдельных пути на холме.

C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

ковкий

Meaning

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

Example

Gold is a very ductile metal.

Золото - очень ковкий металл.

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

познание

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

Квантовая физика вне моего понимания.

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

вздыхать

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

Она вздохнула с облегчением, когда услышала хорошие новости.

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

спонсор

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

Компания стала основным спонсором мероприятия.

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

конкурент

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

Компания снизила цены, чтобы обыграть своего главного конкурента.

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

тележка

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

Фермер загрузил сено в свою тележку.

B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

меры

Meaning

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

Example

Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.

Меры смягчения направлены на снижение выбросов.

C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

мобилизовать

Meaning

to organize or prepare people or resources for action

Example

The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.

Лидер усердно работал, чтобы мобилизовать сообщество для протеста.

A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

книжный магазин

Meaning

a shop where books are sold

Example

She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.

Она провела весь день в книжном магазине.

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

язвительная критика

Meaning

severely critical; harshly scornful

Example

The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.

Критик написал язвительную критику о фильме.

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

прохождение, смерть

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

Прохождение лидера стало большой утратой для нации.

C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

помпезный язык

Meaning

Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress

Example

The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.

Речь политика была полна пустых помпезных слов.

C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

оздоровительный

Meaning

Promoting good health; beneficial to health.

Example

A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.

Оздоровительная диета включает свежие фрукты и овощи.

B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

братство

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

Солдаты поделились сильным чувством братства.

A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

жесткий

Meaning

strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with

Example

He had a tough day at work.

У него был трудный день на работе.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

козел отпущения

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

Он стал козлом отпущения за плохие результаты команды.

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

временный

Meaning

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

Example

The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.

Судья вынес временное постановление, чтобы сохранить статус-кво до слушания.

C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

подставлять

Meaning

To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.

Example

The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.

Дуга подставляет угол в 60 градусов в центре круга.

A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

ветреный

Meaning

characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little

Example

It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.

Было так ветрено, что зонты вывернуло наизнанку.

C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

мозаика

Meaning

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

Example

The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.

Потолок церкви был украшен красивой мозаикой.

C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

истинный

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is genuine or true

Example

The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.

Этот дом был настоящим дворцом по сравнению с нашим.

C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

колючий

Meaning

Having spines or thorn-like projections

Example

The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.

Этот колючий кактус было трудно держать без перчаток.

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

молчаливое согласие

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

Его молчаливое согласие с несправедливыми правилами было удивительным.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

встраивать

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

Журналист был встроен в военное подразделение.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

неуверенный

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

Она была неуверенна в решении.

C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

сбивать с толку

Meaning

To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.

Example

The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.

Сложные инструкции сбили с толку новых сотрудников.

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

расширять

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

Расширение образовательных возможностей помогает уменьшить неравенство.

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

взаимно сцепляться

Meaning

to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined

Example

The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.

Зубчатые колеса сцепляются, чтобы обеспечить плавное движение машины.

C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

спазматический

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

Example

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

Пациент испытал спазматический кашель ночью.

C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

мизогиния

Meaning

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

Example

The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.

Роман был раскритикован за пропаганду мизогинии.

C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

идти по тому же пути или маршруту; вспоминать и повторять ранее сделанные шаги

Meaning

to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier

Example

She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.

Она вернулась по своим следам, чтобы найти свои потерянные ключи.

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

адаптивные особенности

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

Адаптивные характеристики растений помогают им расти зимой.

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

без слов

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

Она была без слов, когда получила награду.

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

медленный

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

Машина ехала медленно по улице.

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

хумус

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

Садовник обогатил почву хумусом, чтобы улучшить рост растений.

C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

диатриба

Meaning

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Example

The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.

Политик начал диатрибу против своих оппонентов.

C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

разжижать, очищать

Meaning

To make something less dense or more refined.

Example

The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.

Воздух разжижается по мере того, как вы поднимаетесь выше в горах.

C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

успокаивать

Meaning

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind

Example

The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.

Капитан пытался успокоить беспокойную команду.

B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

развлекательный; забавный и увлекательный

Meaning

providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging

Example

The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.

Выступление комика было очень развлекательным и заставило зрителей смеяться.

C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

греться на солнце

Meaning

to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable

Example

The cat basks in the sunny window.

Кошка греется на солнечном подоконнике.

C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

описывать / изображать

Meaning

to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.

Example

The author limned the beauty of the countryside.

Автор ярко описал красоту сельской местности.

C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

пугающий или сложный

Meaning

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

Example

The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.

Задача казалась пугающей, но она успешно завершила её.

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

перколятор для кофе

Meaning

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

Example

She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.

Она сделала свежую чашку кофе, используя перколятор.

A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

профессиональный

Meaning

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Example

She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.

Она профессиональная танцовщица, которая выступает на международной арене.

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

автоматическая машина

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

Он работал как автомат, не показывая никаких эмоций.

C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

инсулярность

Meaning

The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.

Example

The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

Инсулярность группы помешала им принять новые идеи.

C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

зависимый / контингент

Meaning

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

Example

Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.

Посещение зависит от предварительной регистрации. / Контингент студентов посетил конференцию.

C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

пропорциональный

Meaning

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

Example

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

Наказание должно быть пропорционально преступлению.

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

медуза

Meaning

a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles

Example

The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.

Медуза плавала грациозно по воде со своим прозрачным телом.

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.

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

интеллект

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

Интеллект является ключом к развитию ИИ.

B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

газон

Meaning

an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park

Example

She waters the lawn every morning.

Она поливает газон каждое утро.

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

коралловые рифы

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

Остров Святого Мартина известен своими коралловыми рифами.

C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

нечестные деньги

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

Example

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

Коррумпированный чиновник был мотивирован только нечестными деньгами.

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

урожай

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

Несанкционированный сбор урожая влияет на биоразнообразие океанов.

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

эффективно

Meaning

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Example

The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.

Команда эффективно работала вместе, чтобы закончить проект вовремя.

C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

конечная станция

Meaning

the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line

Example

The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.

Поезд наконец-то приехал на конечную станцию после долгого путешествия.

C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

огнестрельное оружие

Meaning

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

Example

The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.

Полиция обнаружила скрытое огнестрельное оружие в ходе расследования.

B1 noun /mæs/

mass

масса

Meaning

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

Example

A huge mass of people gathered in the square.

Огромная масса людей собралась на площади.

C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

рабство

Meaning

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

Example

He was in thrall to the powerful leader.

Он был во власти могущественного лидера.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

артефакт

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Музей выставил древние артефакты из Египта.

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

пол

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

Его спросили о его поле в кабинете врача.

C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

стильный и опрятный

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

Example

He looked very dapper in his new suit.

Он выглядел очень стильно в своем новом костюме.

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

катастрофа

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

Землетрясение стало катастрофой для всего региона.

C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

нарциссист

Meaning

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Example

Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.

Все избегали его, потому что он был нарциссистом.

B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

аркада

Meaning

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Example

The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

Дети провели день, играя в аркаде.

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

утешать

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

Она попыталась утешить свою подругу после потери.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

слабый

Meaning

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

Example

The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.

Старик был слишком слаб, чтобы ходить без помощи.

C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

лаконичный

Meaning

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Example

His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.

Его лаконичный ответ быстро завершил разговор.

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

временный

Meaning

Not permanent; temporary.

Example

The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.

Природа временности славы делает её трудно сохраняемой.

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

рецессия

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

Страна столкнулась с серьёзной рецессией из-за финансового кризиса.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

циклоидная кривая

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line

Example

The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.

Циклоидная кривая часто изучается в математике и физике.

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

летучий

Meaning

able to fly or moving swiftly

Example

The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.

Летучая птица грациозно взмыла в небо.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

трудности, страдания

Meaning

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

Example

Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.

Несмотря на многие трудности во время войны, семья оставалась единой и полной надежды.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

компетенция

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

Ее компетенция как менеджера впечатлила совет.

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

допуск; принятие

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

Она получила допуск в Университет Гарварда.

C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

творог

Meaning

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

Example

The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.

Повар приготовил свежий творог, свернув теплое молоко с лимонным соком.

C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

новичок

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a field or activity.

Example

As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.

Как новичок в программировании, ей нужна была постоянная поддержка.

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

почти; почти;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

Я чуть не опоздал на автобус сегодня утром.

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

отвратительный

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

Example

The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.

Запах из мусорного ведра был абсолютно отвратительный.

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

жадный

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

Он слишком жадный, чтобы купить подарок для своего друга.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

львица

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

Яростная львица защитила своих детенышей от опасности.

C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

возрождение

Meaning

An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example

The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.

Город пережил возрождение туризма после пандемии.

C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

хитрость

Meaning

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.

Example

They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.

Они использовали хитрость, чтобы избежать уплаты налогов.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

терпимый

Meaning

able to be endured; bearable; tolerable

Example

The pain was endurable with proper medication.

Боль была терпимой с нужными лекарствами.

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

агрессивный националист

Meaning

a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist

Example

The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.

Лидера критиковали как безрассудного джинго.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

волнообразный

Meaning

Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.

Example

We drove through undulating hills.

Мы ехали через волнистые холмы.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

гармония

Meaning

A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.

Example

A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.

Общество процветает, когда между его людьми существует гармония.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

благоприятный

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

Погодные условия были благоприятными для мероприятия на открытом воздухе.

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

предвестие

Meaning

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Example

The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.

Внезапное падение цен на акции было воспринято как предвестие экономических проблем.

A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

счастье

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language

Example

She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

кредит, признание

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

Она получила признание за свой вклад в проект.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

воздерживаться

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Пожалуйста, воздержитесь от курения в этой зоне.

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

уменьшаться

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

Шторм начал стихать после полуночи.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

начальный

Meaning

Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.

Example

The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.

Инициирующая фаза проекта была отмечена энтузиазмом в планировании.

C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

нетерпимость

Meaning

The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.

Example

The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.

Иллиберализм новых законов насторожил граждан.

B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

сбалансированный

Meaning

keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged

Example

A balanced diet is essential for good health.

Сбалансированное питание важно для здоровья.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

вмешаться

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

Учитель должен был вмешаться, чтобы остановить драку между учениками.

B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

постановка целей

Meaning

The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.

Example

Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.

Эффективная постановка целей помогает людям оставаться сосредоточенными и мотивированными.

A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

видео

Meaning

a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film

Example

She watched the video of her favorite concert online.

Она посмотрела видео своего любимого концерта онлайн.

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

честность

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

Честность — лучшая политика во всех ситуациях.

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

оскорблять

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

Его грубые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на встрече.

нарушение; несоблюдение правил

Meaning

the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement

Example

The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.

Компания была оштрафована за нарушение экологических норм.