C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

несомненно

Meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Example

It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.

Несомненно, что тяжёлый труд ведёт к успеху.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

сексуальный

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

Сексуальное здоровье людей — важная тема в современной медицине.

C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

странный; необычный; странный

Meaning

strange; unusual; peculiar; odd

Example

The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.

Старый дом имел странную атмосферу, из-за которой посетители чувствовали себя неудобно.

B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

вызывать

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

Example

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

Громкий шум активировал систему сигнализации.

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

совет

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

Городской совет проголосовал за улучшение общественного транспорта.

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

числовой

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

Доклад предоставляет числовые данные о росте населения.

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Аист

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

Аист построил своё гнездо на вершине высокого дымохода.

B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

продавец

Meaning

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

Example

The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.

Уличный продавец продавал свежие фрукты и овощи.

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

случайный

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

Его успех был частично обусловлен случайными обстоятельствами.

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

нарушитель

Meaning

A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.

Example

He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.

Он чувствовал себя нарушителем на частном семейном собрании.

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

предательство

Meaning

deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust

Example

His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.

Его предательство потрясло всех, кто ему доверял.

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

защитник

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

Он известен как защитник авторитарных режимов.

C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

вызывать

Meaning

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

Example

The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.

Фокусник призвал кролика из шляпы.

C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

карьер / дичь

Meaning

A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.

Example

The workers quarried limestone from the hill.

Рабочие добывали известняк с холма.

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

ассоциировать

Meaning

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

Example

I associate this song with summer.

Я ассоциирую эту песню с летом.

B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

случайный

Meaning

without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance

Example

She selected a random book from the library shelf.

Она выбрала случайную книгу с полки библиотеки.

C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

ранение

Meaning

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

Example

The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.

Врач внимательно осмотрел кожную рану.

C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

небольшая флакон

Meaning

a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines

Example

The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.

Врач дал ей фиал с лекарством.

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

пространственный

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

Учёный изучал пространственное расположение звёзд.

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

проекция голоса

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

Правильная прожекция гарантирует, что каждый слушатель слышит ясно.

C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

диорама

Meaning

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Example

The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.

Музей展示ировал диораму древней деревни.

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

испанский / говорящий на испанском

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

Она изучает испанскую культуру и язык.

A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

поднос

Meaning

a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles

Example

She carried the cups on a wooden tray.

Она несла чашки на деревянном подносе.

B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

проявлять

Meaning

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

Example

Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.

Симптомы синдрома Де Кервена могут проявиться после длительного использования телефона.

C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

повторять

Meaning

To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.

Example

The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.

Учитель повторил важность честности.

C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

жестоко критиковать

Meaning

To criticize harshly or to beat severely.

Example

The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.

Тренер сильно раскритиковал команду за плохие результаты.

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 /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

лишать

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

Новый закон может лишить людей их прав.

C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

пустословие

Meaning

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

Example

The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.

Контракт был заполнен ненужной юридической болтовней.

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 /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

анархист

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

Анархистская группа протестовала против государственного контроля.

C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

воздерживаться

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

Люди часто воздерживаются от использования цифровых устройств, чтобы улучшить концентрацию.

A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

неудача

Meaning

to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful

Example

He failed to complete the assignment on time.

Он не смог выполнить задание вовремя.

C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

опасный, рискованный, небезопасный

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

Example

The explorers took a perilous journey.

Исследователи отправились в опасное путешествие.

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

заслуживающий похвалы

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

Ее благотворительная работа по-настоящему заслуживает похвалы.

B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

большая бочка

Meaning

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

Example

The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

Вино было хранено в деревянной бочке.

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

перевод денег

Meaning

A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.

Example

The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.

Экономика страны выигрывает от денежных переводов экспатриантов.

B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

драматический; внезапный и поразительный; волнующий и впечатляющий

Meaning

relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive

Example

The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.

Драматический закат раскрасил небо в яркие цвета.

C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

квартет

Meaning

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Example

The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.

Струнный квартет великолепно выступил на концерте.

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

бюллетень

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

Example

Voters cast their ballot in the election.

Избиратели подали свой бюллетень на выборах.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

неспособность

Meaning

the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something

Example

His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.

Его умственная неспособность помешала ему принимать важные решения.

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

петь или свистеть с дрожащим голосом или с трелями

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

Птица спела сладкую мелодию утром.

A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

путешествие

Meaning

an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development

Example

Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.

Их путешествие по стране заняло три недели.

C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

гостиница

Meaning

An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.

Example

They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.

Они остановились в маленькой гостинице у подножия гор.

B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

квалифицированный; сертифицированный

Meaning

having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified

Example

She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.

Она квалифицированный врач с многолетним опытом.

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

иностранный

Meaning

Belonging to or coming from another country.

Example

She loves studying foreign languages.

Ей нравится изучать иностранные языки.

C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

гулять

Meaning

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

Example

They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.

Они гуляли по старому городу, наслаждаясь видами.

C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

извращение

Meaning

The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.

Example

The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.

Цензура режима была воспринята как извращение свободы слова.

A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

станция

Meaning

a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation

Example

We arrived at the station just in time for the train.

Мы прибыли на станцию как раз к поезду.

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

многоножка

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

Я нашел многоножку, ползающую под камнем.

B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

холст

Meaning

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

Example

The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.

Художник приготовил холст для своей новой картины.

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

плен

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

После многих лет заключения, заключенный наконец был освобожден.

B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

захоронить

Meaning

to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely

Example

The dog buries its bone in the yard.

Собака закапывает свою кость в саду.

C1 noun /tækt/

tact

тактичность

Meaning

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Example

He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.

Он справился с ситуацией с тактичностью и профессионализмом.

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

слух

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

Ходит слух, что компания объединится в следующем году.

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

быть должен

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

Я обязан своим успехом поддержке моих родителей.

C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

женственность

Meaning

The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.

Example

In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.

В древние времена женственность часто критиковалась как признак слабости.

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

патент

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

Он запатентовал свое новое изобретение, чтобы защитить его от копирования.

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

вверх ногами

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

Картина висела вверх ногами на стене.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

билингвальный

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

Она выросла в билингвальной семье, говорящей как на английском, так и на испанском.

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

патриотизм

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

День Победы отражает патриотизм всей нации.

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

пересечение

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

Две встречи перекрываются на час.

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

видимость

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

Увеличенная видимость в социальных сетях может помочь бизнесу расти.

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

прозаичный

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

Объяснение учителя было точным, но довольно прозаичным.

C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

бесполезный

Meaning

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

Example

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

Фильм был раскритикован за свою бесполезную жестокость

C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

лечить

Meaning

to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes

Example

The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.

Доктор будет лечить пациента, чтобы уменьшить воспаление.

C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

палка для взбивания

Meaning

a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids

Example

Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.

Бабушка использовала палку для взбивания для приготовления свежего масла.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

пожарный

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

Пожарный спас семью из горящего здания.

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

прокрастинация, откладывать дела

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

Прокрастинация - враг успеха.

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

медь

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

Медь — хороший проводник электричества.

B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

модуль

Meaning

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

Example

The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.

Модуль по машинному обучению был сложным, но информативным.

A1 noun /ker/

Care

уход; защита; забота

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

Медсестра предоставила отличную заботу пожилым пациентам.

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

нескромность

Meaning

lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper

Example

The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.

Статья была раскритикована за тон нескромности.

B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

трио из трех человек

Meaning

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

Example

The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.

Джазовое трио сыграло великолепно на концерте.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

неисправимый

Meaning

impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone

Example

The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.

Авария привела к необратимым повреждениям его позвоночника.

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

текст песни

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

Она выучила каждый текст своей любимой песни.

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

дань уважения

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

Они отдали дань уважения храбрым борцам за свободу.

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

бесконечность

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

Вселенная, похоже, растягивается в бесконечность.

B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

край; граница; порог

Meaning

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

Example

She was on the verge of tears.

Она была на грани слёз.

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

номер

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

Она дала мне свой номер телефона.

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

эссе

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

Она написала эссе о изменении климата.

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

карательный

Meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Example

The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.

Компания столкнулась с карательными мерами за нарушение закона.

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

огрубевшая кожа

Meaning

A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.

Example

Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.

Годы тяжелого труда оставили огрубевшую кожу на его руках.

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

эстетически

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

Здание эстетически приятно, несмотря на простой дизайн.

B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

прикреплённый

Meaning

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

Example

The file is attached to the email.

Файл прикреплён к электронному письму.

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

арка

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

Древняя арка все еще стоит в центре города.

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

толпа

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

Политик отверг протестующих как простую толпу.

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

высушенный

Meaning

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Example

The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.

Музей выставил высушенные образцы растений.

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

баловать / нежить

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

Родители часто балуют своего первого ребенка.

C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

сувенир

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.

Она подарила мне маленький медальон как память о нашей дружбе.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

ненадежный; на него нельзя положиться или довериться

Meaning

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

Example

The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.

Старая машина ненадежна и часто ломается.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

кубинский

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

Мы наслаждались вкусным кубинским кофе в кафе.

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

коллективизм

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

Коллективизм подчеркивает важность группы над личными интересами.

B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

узкое место

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

Узкий мост является основным узким местом в часы пик.

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

новый богач

Meaning

A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.

Example

He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.

Его считали парвеню, который не имел утонченности, несмотря на свое богатство.

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

дуэт

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

Музыкальный дуэт исполнил свой последний хит на концерте.

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

яркий; живой; ярко выраженный

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

Яркие цвета заката раскрасили небо красиво.

A1 verb /iːt/

eat

есть

Meaning

to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it

Example

We eat dinner at 7 PM.

Мы ужинаем в 7 вечера.

C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

мерцать

Meaning

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

Example

The candle flickered in the wind.

Свеча мерцала на ветру.

C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

недоедание

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

Example

Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.

Дети в бедных районах страдают от недоедания.

B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

эволюция

Meaning

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

Теория эволюции объясняет, как виды изменяются с течением времени.

B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

куб

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

Она положила кубик сахара в свой чай.

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

сам

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

Я сделаю это сам.

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

прописывать

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

Доктор прописал лекарства от моего простуды.

B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

домохозяйство

Meaning

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

Example

There are five people in our household.

В нашем домохозяйстве пять человек.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

ненасытный

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

He had an insatiate desire for power.

У него было ненасытное желание власти.

C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

озадаченный, сбитый с толку

Meaning

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Example

She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.

Она выглядела озадаченной, когда он задал странный вопрос.

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

убедить

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

Она убедила его пойти на встречу.

C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

универсальность

Meaning

Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.

Example

His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.

Его универсальность сделала его успешным в различных областях.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

подрывать

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Example

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

Постоянная критика может подорвать уверенность ребёнка.

B2 noun /læp/

Lap

колени

Meaning

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

Example

The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.

Кошка уютно устроилась в ее коленях, пока она читала книгу.

понятный

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

Учитель объяснил тему понятным способом.