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B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

рывок; толчок; глупый человек
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Неожиданный рывок поезда заставил пассажиров на мгновение потерять равновесие.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

центавр
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
Центавр является известной фигурой в греческой мифологии.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

поворот; изгиб
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Впереди на реке резкий поворот.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

гериатрическое общество
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Гериатрическое общество требует специализированных систем здравоохранения.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

уговорить
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Ей удалось уговорить кошку спуститься с дерева с помощью еды.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

жужжание
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Я слышал жужжание телефона во время встречи.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

исправлять
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
Компания пообещала устранить жалобы своих клиентов.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

фатально
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Авария смертельно ранила двух пассажиров.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

обеднять
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
Долгая война обеднила всю нацию.
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

мрачный
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Его мрачное выражение заставило всех почувствовать себя неловко.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

тогда
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Мы пошли в парк, а затем пообедали.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

дешифровка
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Хакеры пытались дешифровать классифицированные данные.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

красивый; привлекательный; весёлый
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Красивый ребенок играл весело в саду.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

неутомимый
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
У него неутомимый аппетит к знаниям.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

побуждать
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Ее любопытство побудило ее открыть загадочную коробку.
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

чрезмерно формальный или правильный
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
Она выглядела прим в своем аккуратно поглаженном платье.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

контекстный
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
Контекстное значение меняется в зависимости от использования.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

полезность
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
Полезность этого инструмента стала очевидной в процессе проекта.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

прамогенитура
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
По праву первородства старший сын унаследовал все имущество.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

ораторское искусство
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Его выдающиеся ораторские навыки выиграли ему дебатный конкурс.
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

застенчивый; робкий
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
Тимидный студент редко высказывался на классных обсуждениях.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

продолжение
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
Продолжение сериала было анонсировано после финала.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

квотербек
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
Квотербек бросил идеальный пас.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

бесформенный
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Туман создал бесформенную массу вдалеке.
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 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

проактивный
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Проактивные стратегии необходимы для борьбы с нехваткой.
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.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

ничья
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
Гонка закончилась ничьей между двумя бегунами.
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

небрежность
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
Офицера обвинили в нарушении долга.
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 verb /reɪv/

rave

восхвалять
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Критики восхваляют новый фильм.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

сдержанный; интровертированный
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Она довольно сдержанная и не говорит много на совещаниях.
B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

уязвимость
Meaning
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
Example
Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.
Решение проблемы уязвимости критически важно для стабильности.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

реликварий
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
Древний реликварий был украшен золотом и драгоценными камнями.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

недоступный
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
Отдаленная деревня почти недоступна в сезон дождей.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

аванс / ретейнер
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Адвокат потребовал аванс перед тем, как принять дело.
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

вниз
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
Он медленно спустился по лестнице.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

последствия
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
Новая политика оказала непредвиденные последствия для экономики.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

конечная станция
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Поезд наконец-то приехал на конечную станцию после долгого путешествия.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

связанный с молоком или похожий на молоко
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Лактиальные сосуды в тонком кишечнике поглощают пищевые жиры.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

дисгармоничный
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Не гармоничные звуки от сломанного пианино заставили всех прикрыть уши.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

кувшин
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
Слуга наполнил кувшин свежей водой.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

черты лица
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Черты его лица были острыми и строгими.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

стимулировать
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Подобающий солнечный свет стимулирует рост растений.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

телефон
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
Мне нужно сделать телефонный звонок другу.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

легкий след, лекарство, приготовленное растворением лекарства в алкоголе
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
В её улыбке была лёгкая нотка грусти.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

вспышка
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
Вспышка гриппа повлияла на многих учащихся в школе.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

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.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

сессии, собрания, период
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Сессии длились три часа.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

человек из Ирана или говорящий на персидском
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
Персидский язык имеет богатую литературную историю.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

верблюд
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
Верблюд медленно шел по песку пустыни.
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.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

лоб
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Она вытерла пот со лба.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

предок
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Наши предки боролись за независимость.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

пестрый
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Она носила пестрое ожерелье, которое не сочеталось с её элегантным платьем.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

окончательный; последний; лучший
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Это окончательное испытание ваших навыков.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

грязный; запачканный; неприятный; морально испорченный
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
Кухня была грязной после готовки.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

смело
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Пожарный смело вошел в горящее здание.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

религия
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Свобода вероисповедания — это основное право человека.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

хитрый, разумный
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Это было мудро с его стороны оставаться молчаливым во время спора.
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

мы сами
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
Мы должны помочь себе, прежде чем помочь другим.
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

фигура; изображение; число;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
Продажи этого квартала превысили все ожидания.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

непроницаемый
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
Контейнер сделан из непропускающего пластика.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

лесовосстановление
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Усилия по лесовосстановлению имеют решающее значение для восстановления экосистем.
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 /slæk/

slack

слабый
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Бизнес замедляется во время сезона дождей.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

увлажнять, ослаблять
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
Дождь ослабил возбуждение от открытого концерта.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

тема
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
Тема встречи была расширение компании.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

засуха
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
Засуха на земле усиливается из-за изменения климата.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

история о хитром герое
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
Роман - это пикареск о хитром бродяге.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

проходить химический процесс, при котором сахара превращаются в алкоголь или кислоту; возбуждать или вызывать изменения
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
Виноград оставляют ферментироваться на несколько недель.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

неприятный
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
Лекарство имело неприятный вкус.
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

увеличивающийся
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
Необходимо увеличивать осведомленность об образовании.
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

глаз; зрение
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
Ее глаза блестели от радости.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

различать
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Бывает сложно различить правду и слухи.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

объявить
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
Правительство объявило чрезвычайное положение.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

местоположение; расположение
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Никто не знает, где находится пропавший человек.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

льстить, угождать
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
Политика обвиняли в угождении страхам избирателей.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

посвящать
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Она посвятила свою жизнь помощи бедным.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

смежный
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Два смежных дома поделились стеной.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

по индивидуальному заказу
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Он носил костюм, сшитый по индивидуальному заказу, который идеально подходил его фигуре.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

сонет
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Шекспир написал много известных сонетов о любви и красоте.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

туалет
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Общественный туалет был чистым и хорошо обслуживаемым.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

продуктивный
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Работа из дома сделала меня более продуктивным, чем когда-либо.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

новизна
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Новизна изобретения привлекла инвесторов.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

драмет
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Барабанщик играл стабильный ритм на дроме во время парада.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

лечить
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Новое лекарство вылечило её от инфекции.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

двухлетний
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Двухлетний фестиваль привлекает тысячи посетителей.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

штормовой порыв
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Внезапный штормовой порыв застал моряков врасплох.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

работать
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Он работает учителем в местной школе.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

изменение
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
Портной сделал изменение в костюме.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

отречение
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Его отречение от мирских удовольствий впечатлило монахов.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

платок
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Она носила красный платок на голове.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

значение
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Открытие имеет большое значение для медицинских исследований.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

колючий кустарник
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
Сад был окружён цветущими кустами боярышника.
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

собеседование
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
Собеседование прошло спокойно и профессионально.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

неразделимый
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Два друга поделились неразделимой связью.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

деловой успех
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
Инновации способствуют деловому успеху.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

презрительный
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Она посмотрела на него с презрением, когда он сделал грубый комментарий.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

неудовлетворённый
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Несмотря на извинение, она осталась неудовлетворённой.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

юриспруденция
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Она профессор юриспруденции в университете.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

изменение климата
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
Изменение климата вызывает больше природных катастроф.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

ученик, который прогуливает школу без разрешения; человек, уклоняющийся от обязанностей
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
Директор позвонил родителям, когда их ребенок был пойман за прогулами.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

счастье
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

вероятно; с высокой вероятностью
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Вероятно, завтра будет дождь, согласно прогнозу погоды.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

повелитель
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Крестьяне были вынуждены платить налоги своему повелителю.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

понятный
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
Сложная теория стала понятной после объяснения профессора.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

нетронутый, чистый и свежий
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
Лес остается в нетронутом состоянии.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

тенденциозный
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Статья была раскритикована за ее тенденциозный тон.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

уменьшение
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Произошло уменьшение загрязнения воздуха.
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

искажение, неправильное представление
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
В радио сигнале было искажение.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

несчастный; прискорбный
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Это было несчастливо, что встреча была отменена в последнюю минуту.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

ответственный
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Оставаться ответственным помогает уменьшить задержки.