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C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

веселье
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
Свадьба была полна веселья и смеха.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

обратная связь
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Она попросила учителя дать отзыв о своем эссе.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

символизировать
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

бальзам
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Бальзам помог облегчить боль от ее солнечного ожога.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

сельский
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Она выросла в сельской местности вдали от города.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

отразить / вызывать отвращение
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
Армия смогла отразить атаку врага.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

нераскаявшийся
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Преступник остался нераскаявшимся после суда.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

по
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
Книга была написана известным автором.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

семя
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Я посадил семя в саду.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

бюрократический
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Бюрократическая волокита часто задерживает утверждение проектов.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

радостный; счастливый; довольный;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Я рад видеть тебя после такого долгого времени.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

благородство; высокий ранг
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Он проявил великую благородство, простив своих врагов.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

ветка
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
Компания открыла новый филиал в Дакке.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

избыточная утонченность
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
Пресиозность автора сделала роман трудным для чтения для некоторых читателей.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

упорство
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Его упорство в достижении целей было вдохновляющим.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

домашняя птица
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Фермер разводил домашнюю птицу в своем дворе для свежих яиц и мяса.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

вовлечь
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Учитель пытался вовлечь студентов в обсуждение.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

технография
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
Антрополог специализировался на технографии, чтобы понять традиции создания орудий у коренных народов.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

зелёный кокос
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Мы пили свежую воду из зелёного кокоса на пляже.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

неблагоприятный
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
Команда начала свое путешествие при неблагоприятных погодных условиях.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

быстрее
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Эта машина быстрее старой.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

неповиновение
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Солдат был наказан за неповиновение во время миссии.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

вертикальный
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
Небоскрёб имеет идеально вертикальный дизайн.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

выразительность
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Выразительность проблемы была выделена в дебатах.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

как; потому что; в то время как
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
По мере того как вы стареете, вы становитесь мудрее.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

диапазон слуха
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Дети шептали секреты вне зоны слышимости их родителей.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

расширять
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Путешествия могут расширить ваш кругозор о разных культурах.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

вращение; оборот; вращение оси
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
Вращение Земли занимает 24 часа.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

спокойный
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
Тихая обстановка способствует исцелению.
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

неизвестный; странный
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
Город был для меня незнаком, потому что я никогда не был там раньше.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

рассказ
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
Старик рассказал рассказ о своих приключениях.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

свита
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Знаменитость пришла со своей свитой помощников и телохранителей.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

астигматизм
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Она носит очки, чтобы исправить свой астигматизм.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

ритуал
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Свадебный ритуал был выполнен с большой торжественностью.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

небрежность
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
Хирург был подан в суд за недобросовестную практику после неудачной операции.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

волк
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Волк выл на полную луну.
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

проникновение, скрытный доступ
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
Кибербезопасность предотвращает проникновение в чувствительные данные.
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

возобновляемый
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Возобновляемые ресурсы минимизируют экологический ущерб.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

ссорливый; конфликтный; скандальный
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
Его ссорливый характер затрудняет работу с ним.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

каменная соль
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Каменная соль считается более полезной, чем поваренная соль.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

небольшая корректировка или улучшение
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
Художник сделал быструю подправку картины.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

кода
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
Роман заканчивается рефлексивной кодой, которая связывает темы.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

отказ; отклонение
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Его отказ сотрудничать усложнил проект.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

газета
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Я читаю газету каждое утро.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

композитор
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Композитор работает над новой симфонией.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

исключать
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Эта новая система исключает необходимость вручную вводить данные.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

взрослый человек; взрослый
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Только взрослые могут войти в эту зону.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

одинаковый
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Мы носили одинаковые платья на вечеринке.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

восстановить
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
Компания решила восстановить приостановленного сотрудника.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

призрак
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Дети испугались от внезапного призрака в старом доме.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

избыток
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
На фестивале было изобилие еды.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

нерв; мужество
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Она собрала смелость поговорить перед большой аудиторией.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

некрология
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Газета опубликовала некролог известных личностей, которые умерли в этом году.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

вина
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
Присяжные учли уровень его вины в преступлении.
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

сцена
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
Последняя сцена фильма была очень эмоциональной.
A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

внимание
Meaning
the act of focusing on something or someone
Example
The teacher asked for the students' attention.
Учитель попросил внимание студентов.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

хирург
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

захватывающий
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Документальный фильм о жизни в океане был захватывающим.
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

мораторий
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Правительство объявило мораторий на новые лицензии на добычу полезных ископаемых.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

друг
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Он мой лучший друг.
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 fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

феномены
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Феномены, такие как наводнения, нарушают сельскохозяйственные системы.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

прогресс
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
Технологический прогресс формирует будущее.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

искажать
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Корни дерева начали искажаться вокруг камней.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

курорт / последний шанс
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Они остановились в курортном отеле на пляже во время отпуска.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

погибать
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Многие солдаты погибли в войне.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

перообразный
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
Структура листа папоротника перообразная.
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

глобализировать
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
Многие компании глобализируют свою деятельность, чтобы выйти на международные рынки.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

постановление
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
Постановление суда было в пользу обвиняемого.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

независимо от
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Она пойдет на вечеринку, независимо от погоды.
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

красный олеандр
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
Красный олеандр цветет все лето.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

амбициозный/амбициозная
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Она амбициозна и усердно работает, чтобы достичь своих целей.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

циркумлокация
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Речь политика была полна циркумлокаций.
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

тревожный; беспокойный
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
Она чувствовала тревогу по поводу предстоящего собеседования.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

ночь
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
Ей нравится гулять ночью.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

распределение, выделение
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Каждое отделение получило выделение ресурсов.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

сумма, резюме
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Адвокат дал мощное резюме дела.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

яд
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
Укус змеи содержит смертельный яд.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

подлежащий
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Геологическое исследование выявило подлежащие слои горных пород.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

основывается на личных рассказах, а не на фактах или исследованиях, характеризуется анекдотами
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Книга была наполнена анекдотическими доказательствами вместо данных.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

немедленно после;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Он закончил свою речь и немедленно после этого покинул сцену.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

общий
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Обычно в городе можно увидеть пробки в часы пик.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

самосознание
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Самосознание помогает понять эмоции и действия человека.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

оптимизация
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO оптимизация помогает веб-сайтам занимать более высокие позиции в поисковых системах.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

аналитический, исследовательский, логический
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
У нее аналитический подход к решению проблем.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

пропитанный
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
Город пропитан историей и традициями.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

хвастовство; гордость; бахвальство
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Его постоянное хвастовство о своем богатстве раздражало всех.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

мягкий и приятно тёплый; успокаивающий.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Мы наслаждались прогулкой в мягкий летний вечер.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

заслуга; достоинство; качество быть достойным похвалы
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Она была повышена на основе своих заслуг и усердной работы.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

сильный дождь; внезапный ливень
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
Неожиданный сильный дождь застал всех врасплох и промочил мероприятие на открытом воздухе.
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

корреспонденция; сходство или эквивалентность; общение через обмен письмами
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
Историческая корреспонденция между двумя известными писателями была недавно опубликована.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

продление; расширение
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
Профессор дал продление срока для выполнения задания.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

выражать несогласие
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Она выразила недовольство своим другом по поводу рискованного решения.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

жёлто-коричневый цвет
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Жёлто-коричневые перья совы сливались с корой дерева.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

освобождение рабов
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Освобождение рабов стало поворотным моментом в истории.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

авторитарный
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
Авторитарное воспитание часто ограничивает независимость ребенка.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

жесткий; твердый; негибкий
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
Старая деревянная доска была слишком жесткой, чтобы согнуться.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

беспорядочная смесь; куча перемешанных вещей
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Комната была беспорядочной смесью старой мебели, книг и случайных украшений.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

несовершенный
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
Картина была красивой, несмотря на её несовершенство.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

угловой
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
Здание имеет угловой дизайн с острыми углами.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

продвигать
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
Компания продвигает экологическую осведомленность.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

остроумное замечание / шутка
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Ее остроумное замечание заставило всех смеяться во время встречи.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

афоризм
Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
Он начал свою речь с афоризма о жизни и успехе.
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.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

выход
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
Искусство — отличный выход для эмоций.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

непристойный; нечистый;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
Консервативное общество считало ее поведение непристойным и неподобающим.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

эскалировать
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
Стареющее население эскалирует с тревожной скоростью.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

нищий; бедный; без денег и имущества
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Многие семьи стали нищими после экономического кризиса.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

тройной, высокий тон
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Прибыль компании утроилась за два года.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

огромный; гигантский; колоссальный
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
Слон был огромным и весил несколько тонн.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

архипелаг
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
Индонезия - это архипелаг с тысячами островов.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

нежный и красивый
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Она носила нежное ожерелье из жемчуга.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

делимитировать
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Договор был подписан для того, чтобы делимитировать границы двух стран.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

небесный
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
Картина запечатлела небесную красоту, которая казалась из другого мира.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

неврологический
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
Медитация имеет положительное нейрологическое воздействие на психическое здоровье.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

неудача; ошибка; слабость
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Его единственная неудача - это то, что он слишком много говорит на собраниях.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

предок
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Исследователи проследили обычай до общего предка.