C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

идиома

Meaning

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

Example

The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.

Идиома 'сломать лед' означает начать разговор дружелюбным способом.

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

заставлять

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

Закон заставляет граждан платить налоги.

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

прекращение

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

Шум наконец прекратился после полуночи.

C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

погружение

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

Погружение прибрежных районов вызывает серьезную озабоченность из-за повышения уровня моря.

C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

воспитание

Meaning

the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development

Example

Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.

Хорошее воспитание включает в себя и природу, и воспитание.

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ратификация

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

Договор потребовал ратификации обоими парламентами стран.

C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

раздражительный

Meaning

Easily irritated or annoyed.

Example

He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.

Он стал раздражительным, когда ему задавали тот же вопрос снова и снова.

C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

жизнерадостный

Meaning

Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.

Example

She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.

У неё была жизнерадостная личность, которая освещала каждую комнату.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

неподобающий; не квалифицированный; не подходящий для выбора

Meaning

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

Example

Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.

Студенты с низкими оценками не могут участвовать в программе стипендий.

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

полагать

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

Я полагаю, что сегодня позже будет дождь.

B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

продление; расширение

Meaning

the action of extending something; additional time or space

Example

The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.

Профессор дал продление срока для выполнения задания.

C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

замкнутый

Meaning

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

Example

After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.

После инцидента он стал замкнутым и избегал своих друзей.

C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

флегматичный

Meaning

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Example

Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

Несмотря на хаос, он остался флегматичным и собранным.

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

оправдательный

Meaning

Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.

Example

His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.

Его оправдательные замечания восстановили его репутацию.

B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

бороться

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

Многие регионы борются с экономическим восстановлением.

A2 verb /triːt/

treat

лечить

Meaning

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Example

The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.

Врач лечил меня с большой осторожностью во время моего восстановления.

C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

взволнованный

Meaning

Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.

Example

The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.

Дети были взволнованы предвкушением, когда ждали появления фокусника.

A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

предполагать

Meaning

to assume or believe something is true without proof

Example

I suppose she will be here soon.

Я предполагаю, что она скоро будет здесь.

C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

выражать яростный протест

Meaning

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.

Example

The politician began to fulminate against corruption.

Политик начал яростно протестовать против коррупции.

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

досаждать

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

Его постоянные прерывания действительно раздражают меня.

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

вероятность

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

Завтра высокая вероятность дождя.

B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

постоянный

Meaning

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

Example

Consistent performance leads to success.

Постоянная работа ведет к успеху.

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

спорный

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

Политика остается спорной.

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 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

сказать что-то неожиданно

Meaning

to say something suddenly without thinking

Example

He blurts out the secret accidentally.

Он случайно сказал секрет.

C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

гедонист

Meaning

A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.

Example

She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.

Ее называли гедонистом, потому что она всегда ставила удовольствие выше долга.

A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

тридцать

Meaning

equivalent to the number 30

Example

He is thirty years old.

Ему тридцать лет.

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

перестановка

Meaning

An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.

Example

The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.

Головоломка может быть решена, если попробовать все возможные перестановки плиток.

C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

обязательный

Meaning

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Example

Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.

Ношение ремня безопасности обязательно во многих странах.

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

водоворот

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

Каноэ застряло в водовороте у камней.

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

поглощённый

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

Дети слушали рассказчика с полным вниманием.

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

доступный

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

Этот ресторан предлагает доступные блюда для семей.

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

патологический, болезненный

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

Example

He has a pathological fear of failure.

У него патологический страх неудачи.

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

трудолюбие

Meaning

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Example

His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.

Его трудолюбие принесло ему повышение на работе.

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

лично; конфиденциально

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

Она поговорила с ним лично по этому вопросу.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

получатель

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

Получатель получил отправление вовремя.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

прогорклый

Meaning

having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)

Example

The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.

Масло стало прогорклым после того, как оно лежало слишком долго на воздухе.

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

оборона

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

Оборона была одной из центральных тем.

B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

регион; зона; область

Meaning

a particular area or part of a country or the world

Example

This region is famous for its wine production.

Этот регион знаменит своим винным производством.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

связанный с собаками / клыки

Meaning

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

Example

The police trained a canine unit for search operations.

Полиция обучила кинологическую группу для поисковых операций.

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

сестра

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

Моя сестра приедет к нам на следующей неделе.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

среди

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

Команда осталась спокойной среди хаоса.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

ничтожный

Meaning

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

Example

His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.

Его усилия были ничтожными и не изменили результат.

C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

вялый

Meaning

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

Example

After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

После плотного обеда он почувствовал себя вялыми и сонным.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

пригород

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

Они переехали в тихий пригород, чтобы растить своих детей вдали от городского шума.

C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

барабан

Meaning

a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music

Example

The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.

Народный музыкант играл живую мелодию на своем барабане.

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

нелепый; абсурдный; глупый

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

Идея построить дом без инструментов абсурдна.

B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

искатели приключений

Meaning

People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.

Example

Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

Долина Саджек - популярное место для искателей приключений.

C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

звериный

Meaning

Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.

Example

The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.

Заключённых обращались по зверски.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

известняк

Meaning

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

Example

The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.

Древнее здание было построено из известняковых блоков

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

фитохимикаты

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

Фитохимикаты в зеленом чае помогают уменьшить воспаление.

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

неподчинённый

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

Неподчинённый сотрудник отказался следовать указаниям менеджера.

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

встреча; назначение;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

У меня прием у врача в 15:00.

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

недоразумение

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

Существует распространенное недоразумение относительно причин болезни.

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

получать

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

Мне нужно купить молоко в магазине.

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

театральный

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

Её театральное выступление вызвало аплодисменты зрителей.

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.

C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

военная хунта

Meaning

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Example

The junta seized power after the coup.

Хунта захватила власть после переворота.

C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

посмертное вскрытие

Meaning

An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Example

The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.

Доктор провел посмертное вскрытие тела.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

агентство; офис агента

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

Она работает в туристическом агентстве в центре города.

C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

барамунди

Meaning

A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass

Example

Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.

Барамунди ценится за свой нежный вкус и мягкую текстуру.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

невыносимый

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

Жара в пустыне была невыносимой.

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

желание

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

Она почувствовала сильное желание путешествовать по миру.

A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

счастье

Meaning

pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing

Example

He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.

Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

их

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned

Example

Their house is on the corner.

Их дом на углу.

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

удача

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

У неё был хороший успех на собеседовании.

C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

похвенные инициативы

Meaning

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Example

The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.

Похвальные инициативы направлены на повышение осведомленности.

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.

A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

сортировать

Meaning

to arrange or categorize something

Example

Please sort the files by date.

Пожалуйста, отсортируйте файлы по дате.

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

отчаянный

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

Ситуация стала отчаянной, когда запасы воды иссякли.

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

прививка; коррупция

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

Садовник использовал прививку, чтобы объединить разные сорта яблонь.

C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

бездомный; бродяга

Meaning

wandering aimlessly; having no settled home

Example

The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.

Бродяга просил еду рядом со станцией.

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

справляться

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

Она должна была справиться с большим давлением на работе.

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

компенсировать

Meaning

to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost

Example

The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.

Страховая компания согласилась компенсировать клиенту ущерб.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

неудобный; неприятный

Meaning

causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious

Example

The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.

Стул был настолько неудобным, что я не мог сидеть в нем больше десяти минут.

A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

серый

Meaning

having a color between black and white

Example

The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.

Серые облака указали на то, что дождь приближается.

A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

понимание

Meaning

the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

Example

Her understanding of the issue was impressive.

Её понимание проблемы было впечатляющим.

B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

игрок

Meaning

a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble

Example

The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.

Опытный игрок знал, когда спрятать свои карты и когда делать большую ставку.

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

поле битвы

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

Поле битвы было покрыто остатками боя.

C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

обычный

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

Example

She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.

Она пыталась выбраться из своей скучной рутины, путешествуя.

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

остатки

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

Example

The burning process leaves no harmful residues.

Процесс горения не оставляет вредных остатков.

C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

жадный

Meaning

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.

Жадный арендодатель несправедливо увеличил аренду.

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

ниша на рынке, специализированный сегмент, целевой рынок

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

Найти правильную нишу - ключ к успешному бизнесу.

C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

сморщенный

Meaning

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

Example

The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.

Сморщенное дерево стояло на поле веками.

C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

эксцентричность

Meaning

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

Example

His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.

Его эксцентричность сделала его одновременно восхищаемым и непонятым.

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

бедствие

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

Бедность - это распространённое бедствие во многих частях мира.

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

поэтому

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

Она была лучшим кандидатом, поэтому ее выбрали для этой работы.

C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

за пределами Альп

Meaning

situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy

Example

The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.

Римляне называли Францию Транзальпийской Галией.

C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

непреодолимый

Meaning

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Example

She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.

Она почувствовала непреодолимое желание смеяться над шуткой.

C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

эле́гия

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

Поэт написал элегию о своем покойном друге.

C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

острая тыква

Meaning

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.

Мать приготовила карри с острой тыквой и рыбой.

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

традиционный

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

Многие фермеры до сих пор используют традиционные методы земледелия.

C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ужасный

Meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Example

The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

Компания была оштрафована за свои ужасные нарушения безопасности.

C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

указ

Meaning

An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.

Example

The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.

Царь издал указ, ограничивающий свободу прессы.

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

ржавый; забытый; страдающий от недостатка практики

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

Мои навыки игры на пианино ржавые после нескольких лет без игры.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

перспектива, прогноз

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

Экономический прогноз на год положительный.

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

весна

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

Цветы распускаются весной.

C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

активизировать

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

Мотивационная речь помогла активизировать команду.

C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

херувимский

Meaning

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Example

The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.

У ребенка была херувимская улыбка, которая растопила сердца всех.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

неконтролируемый

Meaning

lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint

Example

The patient was incontinent after surgery.

Пациент был неконтролируемым после операции.

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Оборудование или карета с аксессуарами

Meaning

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

Example

The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

Дворянин приехал на великолепной карете.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

непоследовательный

Meaning

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

Его объяснение было настолько непоследовательным, что никто не мог его понять.

C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

похититель

Meaning

a person or group who has captured someone or something

Example

The hostage managed to escape from his captors.

Заложник смог убежать от своих похитителей.

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

анонимность

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

Онлайн-анонимность защищает пользователей от киберугроз.

B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

средний

Meaning

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

Example

She is taking an intermediate-level French course.

Она проходит курс французского на среднем уровне.

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

привязанность; любовь

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

Она испытывает глубокое чувство привязанности к своей бабушке.

C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

толстая книга

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

Она провела послеобеденное время, читая старую толстую книгу по средневековой истории.

C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

упрямство

Meaning

Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Example

His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.

Его упрямство сделало переговоры сложными.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.

B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

взаимодействовать

Meaning

to communicate or work together with someone or something

Example

Students interact with teachers during class discussions.

Студенты взаимодействуют с преподавателями во время обсуждений в классе.

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

запад

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

Солнце заходит на западе.

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

извилистый, сложный

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Example

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

Извилистая горная дорога сделала вождение очень трудным.

процессия; шествие;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

Свадебная процессия шла медленно к церкви.