B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

внутренний

Meaning

situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something

Example

The company is conducting an internal audit this month.

Компания проводит внутренний аудит в этом месяце.

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

ошеломить, потрясти

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

Новость о её внезапной отставке ошеломила всех.

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

прачечник

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

Прачечник собирал грязную одежду из каждого дома в деревне.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

порция

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

Он съел большую порцию риса с карри.

A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

путешествовать

Meaning

Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.

Example

They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.

Они путешествовали в Антарктиду с большой группой.

C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

отрекаться

Meaning

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

Example

He decided to disown his reckless brother.

Он решил отказаться от своего безрассудного брата.

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.

B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

бровь

Meaning

the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket

Example

She raised her eyebrow in surprise.

Она подняла бровь в удивлении.

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

покидать

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

Они были вынуждены покинуть свой дом из-за наводнения.

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

алоэ вера

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

Растение алоэ вера цветет оранжевыми или желтыми трубчатыми цветами.

C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

подшучивать

Meaning

Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.

Example

They were chaffing each other during lunch.

Они подшучивали друг над другом во время обеда.

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

способный принести фундаментальные изменения, противоположные традиционным убеждениям или системам

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

Лидер предложил радикальные экономические реформы.

C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

вмешиваться в чужие дела

Meaning

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

Example

He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.

Он всегда пытается вмешиваться в дела других людей.

B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

элемент

Meaning

A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.

Example

Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.

Доверие - ключевой элемент любых крепких отношений.

C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

мошенничество

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

Политика обвинили в финансовых махинациях.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

надёжный

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

Она надёжный коллега, которая всегда соблюдает сроки.

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

пугать

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

Громкий гром напугал детей.

A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

растительное масло

Meaning

Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking

Example

She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.

Она разогрела растительное масло в сковороде перед тем, как добавить овощи.

A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

концерт

Meaning

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.

Example

We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

Мы пошли на концерт вчера вечером и наслаждались живой музыкой.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

скоро

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Поезд скоро приедет.

C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

переполненный

Meaning

full of or swarming with things or people

Example

The market was teeming with shoppers.

Рынок был переполнен покупателями.

C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

презрение

Meaning

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Example

The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.

Скандал принес общественное презрение к коррумпированному министру.

C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

зловещий; угрожающий

Meaning

giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding

Example

The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.

Тёмные облака казались зловещими перед штормом.

A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

гриб

Meaning

a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking

Example

The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.

Пицца была украшена свежими грибами.

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.

C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

привязывать

Meaning

To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.

Example

The farmer tethered the goat to a post.

Фермер привязал козу к столбу.

C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

превращаться

Meaning

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

Example

The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.

Гусеница превратится в бабочку.

C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

нефтехимический завод

Meaning

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

Example

The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.

Нефтехимический завод перерабатывает тысячи баррелей ежедневно.

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

оформленный

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

Скульптура была оформлена как человеческая фигура.

C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

заключение

Meaning

the state of being imprisoned or confined

Example

The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.

Преступник отбывал годы заключения за свои преступления.

A1 noun /praɪs/

price

цена

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

Цена машины недавно увеличилась.

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

антарктический

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

Антарктический регион известен своим экстремальным холодом и ледяными ландшафтами.

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

губернатор

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

Губернатор обратился к гражданам по поводу предстоящих выборов.

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

внешне

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

Здание выглядело внешне современным, но внутри оно было довольно старомодным.

C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

сложный

Meaning

very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand

Example

The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.

Художник создал сложный узор на стене.

B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

десятилетие

Meaning

A period of ten years.

Example

The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

Страна сильно изменилась за последнее десятилетие.

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

освобождать

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

Священник освободил его от его грехов.

A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

подушка

Meaning

a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping

Example

She rested her head on the soft pillow.

Она положила голову на мягкую подушку.

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

сам

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

Я сделаю это сам.

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

выдающийся

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

Выдающиеся признаки усталости были видны на его лице.

C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

мономания

Meaning

Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.

Example

His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.

Его мономания по сбору марок тревожила его семью.

C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

удовлетворение

Meaning

Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.

Example

The instant gratification of social media affects patience.

Мгновенное удовлетворение от социальных сетей влияет на терпение.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

очень раздражённый

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

Она посмотрела на него с очень раздражённым взглядом после его повторяющихся ошибок.

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

небесный

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.

Example

They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.

Они провели небесную неделю на тихом острове.

C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

гримаса

Meaning

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

Example

He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.

Он скривил лицо, когда попробовал кислый фрукт.

C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

проходимый

Meaning

suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated

Example

The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.

Река проходима для маленьких лодок в сезон дождей.

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

благоговейный

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

Они слушали речь в благоговейной тишине.

C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

митра

Meaning

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

Example

The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.

Епископ надел митру на свою голову во время церемонии.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

пословица

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

Есть старая пословица, что практика приводит к совершенству.

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

культурный

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

Она культурная женщина, которая любит искусство и литературу.

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

соблюдение

Meaning

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

Example

The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.

Фестиваль проводится в соблюдении вековой традиции.

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

иронично

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

Иронично, но пожарная станция сгорела.

C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

типография

Meaning

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

Example

Good typography improves the readability of a website.

Хорошая типография улучшает читаемость веб-сайта.

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

реактивный самолет

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

Самолет взлетел плавно и быстро достиг крейсерской высоты.

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

вспоминать

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

Я не могу вспомнить последний раз, когда мы встречались.

C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

ошибка; недостаток; отметка за проступок

Meaning

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

Example

The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.

Студент получил демерит за постоянное опоздание на занятия.

C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

нагота

Meaning

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

Example

The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

Нагота комнаты делала её холодной и неприветливой.

A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

грусть, печаль, боль

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

Её грусть была очевидна после того, как она услышала плохие новости.

A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

напрямую

Meaning

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

Example

She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.

Она поговорила напрямую с менеджером о своих проблемах.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

меса

Meaning

An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.

Example

The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.

Путешественники остановились, чтобы полюбоваться месой, поднимающейся над песчаным полом пустыни.

C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

неопрятный

Meaning

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

Example

He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.

Он пришел с неопрятными волосами и помятыми вещами.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

инсайдер

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

Он был инсайдером, который знал все секреты компании.

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

без забот; легкомысленный;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

Она жила беспечной жизнью, путешествуя по миру без забот.

C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

антихрист

Meaning

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

Example

Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.

Некоторые люди боятся появления антихриста в будущем.

B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

инфекция

Meaning

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

Врач прописал антибиотики для лечения бактериальной инфекции в ее горле.

C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

задняя часть; ягодицы; нижняя часть спины

Meaning

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

Example

The horse injured its rump during the fall.

Лошадь повредила свою заднюю часть во время падения.

C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

счастье

Meaning

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

Example

She had to wring the towel after washing it.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

пропорциональный

Meaning

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

Example

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Зарплата будет пропорциональна опыту.

C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

средства

Meaning

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

Example

He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.

У него не было денег, с которыми он мог бы купить новый дом.

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.

B1 noun /kruː/

crew

экипаж

Meaning

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

Example

The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.

Экипаж корабля работал неустанно во время бури.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

непривлекательный

Meaning

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.

Example

The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.

Куча мусора создала неприятный вид в парке.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

канал; русло; средство;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

Новостной канал предоставил прямое освещение важного события.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

рыцарский; благородный и храбрый

Meaning

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

Example

He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.

Он показал рыцарское мужество, защищая невинных.

B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

бактерии

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

Специализированные бактерии помогают в разложении отходов.

C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

присваивать

Meaning

to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes

Example

He was accused of misappropriating company funds.

Его обвинили в присвоении средств компании.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

восстанавливающийся, в период восстановления после болезни или лечения

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

В больнице есть специальное отделение для пациентов, восстанавливающихся после болезни.

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

эффективно

Meaning

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

Example

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

Команда эффективно работала вместе, чтобы закончить проект вовремя.

C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

погружение

Meaning

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

Example

Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.

Погружение в игры виртуальной реальности заставляет пользователей чувствовать, что они внутри виртуального мира.

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

кувшин для воды

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

Кувшин для воды на кухне был полон свежей питьевой воды.

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

проницательность

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

Его проницательность в бизнес-решениях сделала его успешным.

C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

похищение

Meaning

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Example

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

Полиция расследует похищение ребенка.

A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

выход

Meaning

A way out of a place; the act of leaving.

Example

He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.

Он быстро нашел ближайший выход во время тренировки по пожарной безопасности.

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

аннулировать

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

Суд решил аннулировать контракт.

A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

посещать

Meaning

Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.

Example

The group is visiting islands during the expedition.

Группа посещает острова во время экспедиции.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

рано

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

Она пришла рано на встречу.

C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

смягчить

Meaning

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

Example

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

Правильное планирование может смягчить финансовые риски.

C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

локомотив

Meaning

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

Example

The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.

Старый паровоз был восстановлен для музея.

C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

чепуха

Meaning

silly or nonsensical talk

Example

The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.

Речь политика была полна бессмысленной чепухи.

C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

гибрид

Meaning

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

Example

The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.

Этот автомобиль является гибридом, который работает как на электричестве, так и на топливе.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

неутомимый; настойчивый; неустанный

Meaning

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

Example

Her untiring efforts finally led to success.

Ее неутомимые усилия в конце концов привели к успеху.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

морской

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

Страна сделала большие инвестиции в морскую оборону.

C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

рыба беле

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

Example

The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.

Рыба беле обычно ловится в реках Бангладеш.

B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

водород

Meaning

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

Example

Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.

Водород используется как чистое топливо во многих энергетических системах.

C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

постериор

Meaning

Situated at or toward the back; later in time.

Example

The posterior part of the brain controls vision.

Задняя часть мозга контролирует зрение.

B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

нанимать

Meaning

to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services

Example

The company will hire new employees next month.

Компания наймет новых сотрудников в следующем месяце.

C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

лигатура

Meaning

A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.

Example

The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.

Доктор использовал лигатуру, чтобы остановить кровотечение.

C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

непроницаемый плащ

Meaning

a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric

Example

He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.

Он носил маккинтош, чтобы оставаться сухим под дождем.

A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

катиться

Meaning

to move by turning over and over on an axis

Example

She rolled the ball down the hill.

Она скатила мяч с горы.

C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

бедный

Meaning

Having little or no money; poor.

Example

He grew up in an impecunious family.

Он вырос в бедной семье.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

незначительный

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.

Пожертвование было незначительным, хотя и меньше, чем ожидалось.

B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

фонарик

Meaning

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

Example

Use the torch to find your way in the dark.

Используйте фонарик, чтобы найти дорогу в темноте.

C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

смущать

Meaning

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

Example

The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.

Жесткие вопросы интервьюера смутили кандидата.

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

непрофессиональное поведение

Meaning

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person

Example

The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.

Офицер был уволен за профессиональное misconduct.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

начальный

Meaning

in an initial stage; beginning to develop

Example

The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.

Начальная буря заставила небо потемнеть и стать тяжелым.

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

морской суп

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

Мы заказали омаровый биск в ресторане.

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.

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

пощёчина

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

Она была так злонамерена, что ударила его по лицу.

B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

бойкотировать

Meaning

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Example

They decided to boycott the company's products.

Они решили бойкотировать продукты компании.

чистота; чистота; свобода от загрязнений

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

Чистота горной воды была замечательной.