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C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

несжимаемый
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Жидкости обычно считаются несжимаемыми.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

сибиллинский
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
Старая женщина дала сибиллинское предупреждение о будущем.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

жестокий; неласковый
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
Это было жестоко с его стороны — смеяться над её внешностью.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

подхалимство; льстивые речи
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Его подхалимство не могло убедить никого в его искренности.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

обычный
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
Это наше обычное место для встреч.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

оптимистичный
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
Несмотря на трудности, она оставалась оптимистичной насчет будущего.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

добавить
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Она решила добавить заметку в конце отчета.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

монотонный
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Она устала от однообразной рутины офисной жизни.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

подходящий
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Она подходящий студент, которая быстро понимает новые концепции.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

неудача
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Он сломал ногу во время неудачи на лыжах.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

гражданский
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
Зону эвакуировали для защиты гражданских.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

распылять
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Полиция использовала слезоточивый газ для разгона толпы.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

обсуждения
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Обсуждения способствуют сотрудничеству.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

плотный
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
Лес был таким плотным, что мало солнечного света достигало земли.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

архитектурный
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
Город известен своими красивыми архитектурными проектами.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

злодей; преступник
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Злодей был пойман за кражей в магазине.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

голубая кровь
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Она пришла из семьи голубой крови с веками королевского наследия.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

конкурентоспособность
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
Конкурентоспособность важна для экономической устойчивости.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

дружелюбный; искренний; сердечный
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
Она дала нам сердечный прием у двери.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

лунатик
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Водитель ехал как лунатик по шоссе.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

поездка
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Они провели замечательную поездку на пляже в прошлые выходные.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

фразы
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Изучайте распространенные фразы для повседневного использования.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

усилить
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
Микрофон усиливает её голос.
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

объединить
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
Они решили объединить свои ресурсы для проекта.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

доверчивый; показывающий доверие к кому-либо или чему-либо
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Она была слишком доверчива и верила всему, что он сказал.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

детство
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Она провела своё детство в маленькой деревне.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

болото
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Деревня была построена рядом с болотом.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

середина
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Парк находится в центре города.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

приличный
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Он нашел приличную работу после месяцев поисков.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

лечение
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
Врач порекомендовал новое лечение для её состояния.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

пересаживать
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
Услужливый работник должен был пересадить гостей после прерывания.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

конгруэнция
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
Конгруэнция между их идеями облегчила сотрудничество.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

тщательно
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Детектив тщательно осмотрел доказательства.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

голодный и жадный
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Голодные волки окружили лагерь.
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

забвение, уничтожение, исчезновение
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
Его имя исчезло в забвении с течением времени.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

вмятина
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
Авария оставила вмятину на двери машины.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

дружелюбный, оживленный и приятный; общительный
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
На вечеринке была дружелюбная атмосфера с музыкой и смехом.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

беспокойство, предмет беспокойства
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Экологические проблемы волнуют нас всех.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

окружающая среда
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Защита окружающей среды имеет решающее значение для будущих поколений.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

рынковая проникаемость
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Высокая рыночная проникаемость обеспечивает конкурентное превосходство.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

твердый; реальный; осязаемый; конкретный
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Нам нужны конкретные доказательства, чтобы поддержать наши утверждения.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

организационный
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Он работает над улучшением организационной структуры компании.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

жюри
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
Жюри признало его виновным в преступлении.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

прием пищи / еда
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Монахи собрались для вечернего приема пищи.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

прощание
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
Компания организовала прощальную вечеринку для уходящего менеджера.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

прощение
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
Судья проявил прощение в своем решении.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

захватить
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
Полиция сумела изъять украденные товары.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

систематический
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Компания использовала систематический подход для решения проблемы.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

согласиться
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Мы все согласны с тем, что план отличный.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

фундамент
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
Доверие - это фундамент здоровых отношений.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

такси
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Мы вызвали такси, чтобы доехать до аэропорта.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

заградительный огонь или быстрый нападение
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Политик столкнулся с потоком трудных вопросов от репортеров.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

способность принимать решения
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Его решительность в кризисной ситуации спасла компанию.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

яма
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Рабочие вырыли глубокую яму для строительства фундамента.
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.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

неясный
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
Значение поэмы было непонятно большинству читателей.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

трогательный; эмоциональный
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Трогательная история вызвала слезы у всех.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

маленькая лодка
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
Рыбак греб своей маленькой лодкой через озеро.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

чрезмерный
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
Чрезмерный рост населения приводит к истощению ресурсов.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

подобающий
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Не было подобающим спорить громко во время церемонии.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

соседство
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Соседство двух зданий облегчило их соединение.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

драма
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
Она любит смотреть исторические драмеди-сериалы.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

лоб в лоб
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Два автомобиля столкнулись лоб в лоб на перекрестке.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

очевидец
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
Полиция опросила нескольких очевидцев происшествия.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

фактор
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Погода - важный фактор в производстве сельскохозяйственных культур.
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

копать
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
Они решили выкопать яму для нового дерева.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

питьевой
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Жители деревни не имели доступа к питьевой воде.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

инкарнация
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
Монах считался воплощением сострадания.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

существенный
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Проект потребовал значительного времени и денег.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

заражать
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
Старый дом был заражен крысами.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

привести в порядок / тип дерева
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Он привел свою комнату в порядок до того, как пришли гости.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

неоскорбительный
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
Его неоскорбительные замечания поддерживали дружескую атмосферу беседы.
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

амбидекстр
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Быть амбидекстром может быть полезным в спорте.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

процедура
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Следуйте процедуре для точности.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

катионный обмен
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
Емкость обмена катионами почвы влияет на рост растений.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

стимул; поощрение
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Компания предложила денежное вознаграждение сотрудникам, которые превысили свои цели по продажам.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

покаяние; наказание за совершение чего-то неправильного
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
Монах исполнил покаяние за свои прошлые ошибки.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

несчастье; бедность; страдание
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
Бедная семья жила в полном ужасе после того, как потеряла свой дом.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

термоклин
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
Термоклин разделяет тёплую поверхностную воду от холодной глубокой воды.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

внучка
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Её внучка навещает её каждые выходные.
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

прихоть
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
Она купила платье по прихоти.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

круг
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Дети сидели в кругу.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

кошачий
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Ее движения были грациозными и почти кошачьими в своей элегантности.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

близость
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
Близость их домов сделала их близкими друзьями.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

вкус
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Это мороженое имеет вкусный манговый вкус.
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

показуха
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
Вечеринка миллиардера была полна показухи и роскоши.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

завернуть
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
Пожалуйста, заверните подарок в цветную бумагу.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

остатки пестицидов
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Избыточные остатки пестицидов в пище могут быть вредными для здоровья.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

подсказка
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Она дала мне подсказку о сюрпризной вечеринке.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

отражаемый
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
Поверхность озера сильно отражается на утреннем солнце.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

гипнотизировать
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Фокусник пытался гипнотизировать зрителей.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

собачья роза
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
Куст собачьей розы вырос вдоль сельской дороги.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

парень
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
Молодой парень помогал своему отцу в магазине.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

непоколебимый; стойкий; решительный
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Она оставалась непоколебимой в своем стремлении помочь бедным.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

травяной
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Травяные средства широко использовались здесь.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

тихо; спокойно
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Она говорила тихо, чтобы не разбудить ребенка.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

отменить приказ
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Генерал немедленно отменил предыдущие приказы.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

освободить от рабства
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Землевладелец решил освободить своих рабов.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

остановить
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
Поезд внезапно остановился на станции.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

привередливый
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
Ребенок очень привередлив в том, что он ест.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

готовность
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ее готовность помогать другим сделала ее очень популярной.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

на части
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
Древняя империя была разорвана войной на части.
C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

супница
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
Она принесла горячий суп на стол в серебряной супнице.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

скелет
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Учитель показал студентам человеческий скелет на уроке биологии.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

суперлатив
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Её выступление было суперлативным, она получила стоячие овации.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

суббота
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Мы идем на пляж в субботу.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

авторизовать
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Менеджер утвердит платеж завтра.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

нестабильный
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Фондовый рынок в наши дни крайне нестабильный.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

ответственность
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
Ответственность за оказание помощи жертвам лежит на правительстве.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

олигархия
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
Страну управляла богатая олигархия, контролировавшая все ресурсы.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

трусый; застенчивый
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Она была слишком робкой, чтобы говорить на публике.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

тайный
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Она украдкой взглянула на его заметки.