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C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

громкий смех
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
Зрители громко смеялись над шуткой комика.
A1 article /æn/

an

неопределённый артикль
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Она съела яблоко на завтрак.
A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

гора
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Они поднялись на самую высокую гору региона.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

спокойствие
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
Медитация помогает достичь внутреннего спокойствия.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

дневной рабочий
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Фермер нанял дневного рабочего, чтобы помочь с уборкой урожая.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

коммуна / общаться душевно
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Она поехала в деревню, чтобы общаться с природой.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

небо
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Небо сегодня синее.
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

учащийся
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
Она быстро учится.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

ниша
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Она поставила кресло для чтения в нише возле окна.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

бизнес
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Он занимается ресторанным бизнесом уже двадцать лет.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

ген
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
Цвет глаз зависит от генов, унаследованных от родителей.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Серёжка
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Ивы с серёжками покачивались на весеннем ветру.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

кинетический
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
Кинетическая энергия увеличивается по мере того, как объект движется быстрее.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

совпадающий
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Фестиваль был совпадающим с национальным праздником.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

нищета
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Они жили в нищете без базовых удобств.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

черная змея
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Черная змея ползла по траве.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

или
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Вы можете пить чай или кофе.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

пугать
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Громкий гром напугал детей.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

удовлетворение
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Она почувствовала глубокое удовлетворение после помощи другим.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

джокер
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Он использовал карту джокера, чтобы собрать выигрышную руку в покерной игре.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

лезущий рыб
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
Лезущая рыба может перемещаться с одного пруда в другой, забираясь на деревья.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

недействительность
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Суд постановил, что договор был недействительным.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

палино́да
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Поэт написал палино́ду, чтобы извиниться за свои жесткие слова.
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

доказывать
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
Юрист работал, чтобы подтвердить эти претензии с помощью твердых доказательств.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

токсичный; вредный или неприятный
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
Завод сбросил токсичные химикаты в реку.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

горчичное масло
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Мы используем горчичное масло для приготовления овощей на нашей кухне.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

совершенный; безупречный; отличный
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Она дала совершенное выступление на сцене.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

оболочка; корпус
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Механик снял корпус двигателя, чтобы осмотреть внутренние детали.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

нерешительный
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
Она колебалась, какой университет выбрать.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

рай
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Многие люди верят, что добрые души попадают в рай после смерти.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

метонимия
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
В фразе 'корона решит' 'корона' является метонимией для монархии.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

колоссальный
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Колоссальные пирамиды Египта являются чудом архитектуры.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

бомбардировать
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Журналисты бомбардировали министра трудными вопросами.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

стамеска
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Плотник использовал стамеску для вырезания дерева.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

четверг
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
У нас встреча запланирована на четверг.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

неуместный
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Его комментарий был неуместным во время серьезной дискуссии.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

органические продукты
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Органические продукты полезнее, чем переработанные продукты.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

проникать
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
Пуля проникла в стену.
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.
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

забор
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
Они построили забор вокруг сада.
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

ростовщичество
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
Закон строго запрещает ростовщичество.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

крест
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
Старый храм показывал вырезанный крест над алтарем.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

неустойчивый
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
После долгого путешествия она чувствовала себя неустойчиво.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

раздражающее вещество
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
Пыль является обычным раздражающим веществом для людей с аллергией.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

существовать заранее
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Эти обычаи существовали до прихода современных технологий.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

прерывать
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
Дождь будет прерываться, а затем снова начинаться.
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

пышный
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
Пышный лес был полон жизни.
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

рефрактировать
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
Вода преломляет свет, заставляя соломинку выглядеть согнутой.
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

протекторат
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
Маленькая страна стала протекторатом империи.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

фанатик
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Он фанатичный болельщик своей футбольной команды.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

плавать
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
Мне нравится плавать в океане летом.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

воображаемый; вымышленный; нереальный
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
У ребенка был воображаемый друг, с которым она разговаривала каждый день.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

гудение
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Постоянное гудение кондиционера помогло ей спокойно уснуть.
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

генерик
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
Это лекарство доступно в виде генерика.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

заворачивать
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Она завернула одеяло вокруг ребенка, чтобы держать его в тепле.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

заявлять
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Он заявляет о своей любви к классической музыке.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

непоколебимый, верный
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Она всегда была непоколебимым сторонником сообщества.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

медовуха
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Викинги были известны тем, что пили большое количество медовухи на пиршествах.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

импортировать
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
Страна импортирует нефть из-за рубежа.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

говорить
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Давайте поговорим о ваших планах на будущее.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

без намёков
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Его безнамёковый тон не дал никакого представления о его настоящих чувствах.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

триенальный
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Художественный фестиваль — это триенальное событие в городе.
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

подозревать
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Я подозреваю, что он лжет о своем местонахождении.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

хорошо
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Все будет хорошо.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

безинтересный
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
Судья остался безинтересным в деле.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

бесконечный
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
Вселенная часто описывается как бесконечная.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

загрязнение
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
Промышленное загрязнение вредит морской жизни.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

осаждать
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
Город был осаждён вражескими войсками.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

прославлять
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Аудитория высоко оценила актера за его выдающееся исполнение.
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

экономить
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
Семья пыталась растянуть свои сбережения в трудные месяцы.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

обильный / щедрый
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Фермер был благодарен за обильный урожай.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

негибкость
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
Негибкость правил вызвала ненужные задержки.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

авокадо
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
Авокадо богато полезными жирами и популярен в салатах и на тостах.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

ленивый; неактивный; не работающий
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Рабочие на фабрике были неактивными во время забастовки.
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 /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

возлюбленная
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Он написал стихотворение, посвящённое своей возлюбленной.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

усталость
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
Недостаток сна ведет к сильной усталости.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

свадебный
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
Пара готовилась к своей свадебной церемонии с большой радостью.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

заключительная речь
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
Перорация политика заставила аудиторию аплодировать с энтузиазмом.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

внимательный; заботливый
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Он всегда заботится о чувствах других.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

последовать
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
После ссоры последовала тишина.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

путешествие; морское путешествие
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
Путешествие корабля через Атлантику заняло две недели.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

сетка, переплетать
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Два шестерёнки идеально соединяются, чтобы обеспечить плавную работу машины.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

поток
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
Поток информации должен быть обеспечен.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Наполнять принципами кальвинизма
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
Проповедник пытался кальвинизировать сообщество с помощью строгих учений.
B1 verb /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

qualify

квалифицироваться
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
Она усердно работала, чтобы квалифицироваться для соревнования.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

во время
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Я заснул во время фильма.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

похороны
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Сотни людей присутствовали на похоронах, чтобы отдать дань уважения любимому учителю.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

кубеба перец
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Кубеба перец используется в традиционной индонезийской кухне.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

расширяемый
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
Программное обеспечение спроектировано так, чтобы его можно было расширять новыми функциями.
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

точный; правильный; полностью правильный
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
Пожалуйста, скажите мне точное время встречи.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

потоотделение
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
Интенсивные упражнения вызывают потоотделение.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

бессмысленно говорить
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Он бессмысленно говорил о своих старых воспоминаниях.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

законный
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
Торговля определенными товарами является легальной по международному праву.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

усиливать
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Учитель использовал примеры, чтобы усилить урок.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

порочить
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Скандал порочил репутацию политика.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

никто
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Никто не пришел на вечеринку.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

коробка с приправами
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Она открыла коробку с приправами, чтобы найти тмин для своего карри.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

нерешённый
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
Спор остаётся нерешённым, несмотря на несколько встреч.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
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.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

упорство
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Его упорство помогло ему достичь своих мечт.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

оппонент; соперник
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
Шахматист победил своего самого сильного оппонента.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

температура
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Растущие температуры влияют на сельскохозяйственное производство.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

кавалькада
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
Прибытие короля было отмечено великой кавалькадой.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

признанный
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Он является предполагаемым отцом ребенка.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

характерный
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Ресторан известен своими характерными вкусами.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

сильный поток; поток воды
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Сильный дождь создал поток воды, мчащегося по горе.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

неэффективное средство
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
План политика был отклонён как простое средство для сложной проблемы.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

уведо́мление / предложение
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
Мирное предложение было встречено обеими нациями.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

автомобилист
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
Автомобилист остановился, чтобы помочь после аварии.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

футбол
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Он любит играть в футбол со своими друзьями.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

сеять
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Фермер посеет пшеничные семена на поле завтра.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

оба
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Оба ребенка были взволнованы поездкой.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

злокачественный
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Врачи подтвердили, что опухоль была злокачественной.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

путь
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Узкая тропинка вела к скрытому саду.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

беспорядки; восстание
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
Мирная демонстрация превратилась в беспорядки, когда насилие вспыхнуло.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

предательство
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Активист был обвинен в предательстве за его подстрекательские речи.