C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

ключевой вид

Meaning

A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

Example

Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.

Волки — это ключевой вид, который регулирует популяцию добычи.

A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

корейский

Meaning

relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture

Example

We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.

Мы пошли в корейский ресторан на ужин.

C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

кинетический

Meaning

Relating to or resulting from motion.

Example

Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.

Кинетическая энергия увеличивается по мере того, как объект движется быстрее.

A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

кухня

Meaning

a room or area where food is prepared and cooked

Example

The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.

Кухня была наполнена запахом свежего хлеба.

A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

клавиатура

Meaning

a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands

Example

She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.

Она быстро напечатала отчёт на клавиатуре.

B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

встать на колени

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

Example

The knight knelt before the king.

Рыцарь преклонился перед королем.

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

почка

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

Пить много воды помогает поддерживать здоровье почек.

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

похищать

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

Преступники похитили богатого бизнесмена.

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

вязать

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

Она любит вязать шарфы для своих друзей зимой.

B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

доброжелательно

Meaning

in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill

Example

She kindly helped the old man cross the street.

Она доброжелательно помогла пожилому мужчине перейти улицу.

A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

поцеловать

Meaning

to touch with the lips as a sign of affection

Example

The mother kissed her baby goodnight.

Мать поцеловала своего малыша на ночь.

B1 noun

Kindness

доброта; доброжелательность; милосердие

B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

вязание

Meaning

the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together

Example

She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.

Она по вечерам занимается вязанием для своей семьи.

C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

необычные сексуальные практики; вьющиеся или закрученные волосы

Meaning

having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends

Example

His kinky hair made him look unique.

Его кудрявые волосы сделали его уникальным.

A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

убивать

Meaning

to cause the death of; to end life

Example

The hunter killed the deer.

Охотник убил оленя.

C1 noun

Kin

семья; родственники;

B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

царство

Meaning

a country or territory ruled by a king or queen

Example

The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.

Царство было известно своей богатой культурой и традициями.

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

килограмм

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

Мешок риса весит пять килограммов.

A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

кенгуру

Meaning

a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs

Example

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

Кенгуру прыгнуло высоко с детёнышем в сумке.

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 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

страж; смотритель;

Meaning

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

Example

The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.

Зоопарк кормил животных каждое утро в восемь часов.

C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

небольшой холм; курган

Meaning

a small rounded hill or mound

Example

The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.

Старый дуб величественно стоял на вершине небольшого холма, покрытого травой.

C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

каронда

Meaning

a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles

Example

Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.

Каронда часто используется для приготовления солений и заготовок.

C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

зануда

Meaning

a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others

Example

Don’t be a killjoy at the party.

Не будь занудой на вечеринке.

C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

кеджери

Meaning

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

Example

The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.

В меню завтрака было традиционное кеджери с копченым хеддоком и яйцами.

A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

известный

Meaning

recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged

Example

He is a well-known actor in the country.

Он известный актер в стране.

C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

действовать чрезмерно покорно

Meaning

To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.

Example

He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.

Он отказался подчиняться неразумным требованиям.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

счастье

Meaning

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Example

They discovered kindred spirits in each other.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

похвала

Meaning

Praise and honor received for an achievement.

Example

She received kudos for her excellent performance.

Она получила похвалу за свое отличное выступление.

C1 verb /niːd/

knead

месить

Meaning

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching

Example

She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.

Она месит тесто, пока оно не станет гладким.

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

судьба

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

Встретить её в тот день было как чистая судьба.

A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

король

Meaning

the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Example

The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.

Король правил страной с мудростью и справедливостью.

C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

собачий вольер; учреждение для разведения или размещения собак

Meaning

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

Example

The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.

Собака спала удобно в своем деревянном вольере на заднем дворе.

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

друзья

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

Он пригласил всех своих друзей и родственников на свадьбу.

C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

печь для обжига

Meaning

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

Example

The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.

Гончар поставил глиняные горшки в печь для обжига.

C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

кадамба

Meaning

A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna

Example

The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.

Дерево кадамба часто упоминается в древней индийской поэзии.

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

познание

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

Квантовая физика вне моего понимания.

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.

C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

круглая ручка на двери или ящике; маленький круглый переключатель на машине

Meaning

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine

Example

He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.

Он повернул латунную ручку, чтобы открыть старую деревянную дверь.

C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

сборщик лома

Meaning

a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia

Example

The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.

Сборщик лома собирает старый металл.

B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

километр

Meaning

a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters

Example

The village is about five kilometers away from the town.

Деревня находится примерно в пяти километрах от города.

C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

разжигать

Meaning

to light a fire; to arouse or inspire

Example

She kindled the campfire with dry wood.

Она развела костер с сухими дровами.

A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

чайник

Meaning

a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle

Example

The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.

Электрический чайник засвистел, когда вода достигла точки кипения.

B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

убийца

Meaning

A person or thing that kills.

Example

The police caught the killer last night.

Полиция поймала убийцу прошлой ночью.

C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

процесс продукции кетонов

Meaning

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

Example

Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.

Кетогенез происходит во время голодания или низкоуглеводных диет.

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

набор инструментов

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

Он купил аптечку первой помощи для экстренных ситуаций.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

знание; проницательность; хитрый;

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

Она дала ему знающую улыбку, когда он упомянул секрет.

A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

знание

Meaning

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

Example

Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.

Знания о вселенной расширяются через исследования.

C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

кулькхаби

Meaning

round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste

Example

Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.

Кулькхаби можно есть сырым в салатах или готовить в карри.

C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

сложный

Meaning

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

Example

He faced a knotty legal issue.

Он столкнулся с сложной юридической проблемой.

B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

киви

Meaning

a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand

Example

I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.

Я люблю есть свежий киви на завтрак.

C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

недобросовестный человек; валет в игральной карте

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant

Example

The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.

Негодяй пытался обмануть старушку, чтобы забрать ее сбережения.

C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

счастье

Meaning

A small decorative object, especially in a house.

Example

The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

острый; интенсивный; страстный

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

У неё сильный интерес к науке.

B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

киоск

Meaning

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

Example

She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.

Она купила бутылку воды в киоске рядом со станцией.

B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

удар ногой; пинок

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

Футболист забил гол с мощным ударом ногой снаружи штрафной площади.

C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

обман

Meaning

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

Example

The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.

Обман политика был разоблачен СМИ.

C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

умышленно

Meaning

in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally

Example

She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.

Она умышленно скрыла секрет от своих друзей.

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

знать

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

Я знаю ответ на этот вопрос.

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.

A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

томатный соус

Meaning

a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices

Example

She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.

Она выжала немного кетчупа на свои картошки фри перед тем, как их съесть.

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

узел

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

Моряк завязал крепкий узел, чтобы надежно закрепить лодку.

A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

добрый; заботливый

Meaning

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Example

He is a kind person who always helps others.

Он добрый человек, который всегда помогает другим.

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

рыболов

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

Яркая рыболовная птица нырнула в пруд, чтобы поймать рыбу.

C1 noun /næk/

knack

умение

Meaning

a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily

Example

She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.

У нее есть умение заставить людей чувствовать себя комфортно.

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

рыцарь; средневековый воин

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

Храбрый рыцарь спас принцессу из замка дракона.

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

рыцарство

Meaning

The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.

Example

He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.

Он был удостоен рыцарства за его вклад в науку.

C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

калейдоскоп

Meaning

A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.

Example

The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.

Огни города превратились в калейдоскоп цветов, когда начался фестиваль.

C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

крайне усталый; измотанный

Meaning

extremely tired; exhausted

Example

I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.

Я абсолютно вымотан после работы весь день.

C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

кимоно

Meaning

a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash

Example

She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.

Она носила красивое шелковое кимоно на церемонии.

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

детский сад

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

Она записала своего ребенка в детский сад, чтобы подготовиться к начальной школе.

B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

доброжелательный

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

Она известна как доброжелательный учитель, который всегда помогает своим ученикам.

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

осведомлённый; образованный; знающий

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

Она очень осведомлена об истории древности.

A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

удар; стук

Meaning

a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something

Example

There was a loud knock at the door late at night.

Поздно ночью был громкий стук в дверь.

A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

шутить

Meaning

to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner

Example

I'm just kidding with you.

Я просто шучу с тобой.

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

семья, родственники

A2 noun /niː/

Knee

колено

Meaning

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

Example

He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.

Он упал и поцарапал колено о тротуар.

C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

килолитр

Meaning

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

Example

The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.

Бак может содержать до трех килолитров воды.

C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

киловатт

Meaning

a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts

Example

The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.

Генератор вырабатывает десять киловатт электричества.

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

огород у дома; сад рядом с кухней

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

человек с неудержимым желанием воровать

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

Клептоман был снова пойман на воровстве в магазине.

A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

нож

Meaning

a cutting instrument with a sharp blade

Example

She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.

Она использовала острый нож, чтобы нарезать овощи для ужина.

A1 noun /kiː/

Key

ключ

Meaning

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

Example

She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.

Она потеряла свой ключ от дома и не могла войти, пока не пришел слесарь.

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

младший король

Meaning

A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.

Example

The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.

Младший король требовал уважения от своих людей, несмотря на своё маленькое царство.

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

керосин

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

Старая лампа горела керосином, чтобы обеспечить свет во время отключений электроэнергии.

A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

котёнок

Meaning

a young cat

Example

The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.

Маленький котёнок любит играть с клубками пряжи.

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

убийство

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

Фильм показывает жестокое убийство деревенских жителей.

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

ядро чего-то; съедобная часть ореха или семени

Meaning

the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed

Example

The kernel of the argument was about fairness.

Ядро аргумента было о справедливости.

C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

похоронный звон

Meaning

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

Example

The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.

Похоронный звон церкви отразился в долине на закате.

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

царствование

Meaning

The position, dignity, or authority of a king.

Example

The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.

Советники короля часто напоминали ему о обязанностях царствования.

A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

стервятник

Meaning

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Example

The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.

Воздушный змей взмыл высоко над полями в поисках добычи.

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

карат

Meaning

A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.

Example

The ring was made of 18-karat gold.

Кольцо было сделано из золота 18 карат.

A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

содержание; самая сильная часть замка

Meaning

food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle

Example

He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.

Он усердно работал, чтобы заработать на свое содержание и поддержать свою семью.