She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
Она посмотрела на сложные инструкции с неуверенностью.
C2adjective/ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/
repertorial
репортерский
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
Репортерский стиль журналиста запечатлел каждую деталь разворачивающейся истории.
C1adjective/ˈlækˌlʌstər/
lackluster
тусклый
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
Тусклое выступление разочаровало зрителей.
B2verb, noun, adjective/flʌʃ/
flush
краснеть / смывать водой
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Она покраснела от стыда, когда поняла свою ошибку.
B2adjective/rɪˈflektɪv/
Reflective
задумчивый; рефлексивный; способный отражать свет или изображения
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
После встречи он был в задумчивом настроении.
B2noundaɪˈvɜːsɪti
diversity
разнообразие
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
Биологическое разнообразие способствует стабильности и устойчивости экосистем.
C1nounˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən
calibration
калибровка
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
Точность весов зависит от регулярной калибровки.
B2noun/ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Fascination
очарование; привлечение; восхищение
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Ее увлечение древней историей привело ее к археологии.
C2noun/ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/
malcontent
недовольный человек
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
Недовольный человек высказал свои жалобы против правительства.
C2noun/ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/
aliment
пища
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Фрукты и овощи - важные продукты для здорового тела.
B2noun/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
footage
видеозапись
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Записи протестов показывали по телевизору весь день.
C1adjectivevəˈreɪ.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.
B2nounˈɛmpəθi
empathy
сопереживание
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
Эмпатия помогает студентам наладить связь с обществом.
C2noun/prɔːŋ/
prong
зуб вилки
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
Вилка имеет четыре зуба.
C1verb/səˈplænt/
supplant
замещать
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Цифровые платформы заменили традиционные газеты.
B2adjective/ɪmˈprɒp.ər/
Improper
неподобающий; неправильный; неуместный
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
Будет неподобающим обсуждать личные вопросы на деловой встрече.
C1verb/ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/
underlie
лежать в основе
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Сильные культурные традиции лежат в основе практик сообщества.
B2verb/kənˈfaɪd/
confide
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
C1noun/ˌædəˈreɪʃən/
adoration
обожание / глубокая любовь
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Фанаты показали свое обожание к певцу.
A2adjective/ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/
foreign
иностранный
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Ей нравится изучать иностранные языки.
C2noun/dɪˈstɛnʃən/
distention
вздутие
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
Пациент пожаловался на боль в животе и вздутие.
B1noun/ˈfeɪ.vər/
Favour
одолжение; помощь; доброта
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
Не могли бы вы сделать мне одолжение и помочь мне переместить эту тяжелую коробку?
B2nounˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt
greenhouse effect
парниковый эффект
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Парниковый эффект увеличивает глобальные температуры.
A1nounˈstjuː.dənt
student
студент
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Студенты активно участвовали в протестах.
B2verb/swel/
swell
опухать
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.
A2adjective/ˈjuːs.ləs/
Useless
бесполезный
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Этот сломанный компьютер полностью бесполезен.
B2adjective/ˈreɪʃəl/
racial
расовый
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
Расовое равенство - важная проблема во многих обществах.
A2noun/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.
B2adjective/ˈdɛlɪkət/
delicate
хрупкий
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Ваза очень хрупкая, поэтому обращайтесь с ней осторожно.
C1noun/ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/
testimonials
отзывы, рекомендации
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Положительные отзывы могут улучшить репутацию компании.
C1noun/ˈtoʊ.pæz/
Topaz
топаз
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
Корона королевы была украшена великолепным синим топазом.
C1adjective, noun/ˈsɛlɪbət/
celibate
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C2noun/ˈdjʊərəns/
durance
тюремное заключение
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
Заключённый провёл годы в тюрьме до своего освобождения.
C2noun/pəˈveɪʒən/
pervasion
распространение
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Было распространение надежды по всей общине.
A1adjective/ˈbɪzi/
busy
занят
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Он слишком занят, чтобы ответить на телефон.
C2adverb/ˈvɛrɪli/
verily
истинно
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Истинно, я говорю вам, это истина.
C1noun/ˈmʌf.lər/
Muffler
шарф
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Она обвила шею тёплым шарфом перед тем, как выйти на улицу.
B1noun/bɔɪl/
Boil
фурункул; абсцесс
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Болезненный фурункул на его шее потребовал медицинского лечения.
A1adjective/ˈfʌn.i/
Funny
смешной; странный; забавный;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Он рассказал смешную шутку, которая заставила всех смеяться.
B2noun/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.
C1noun/læns/
Lance
копье
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Рыцарь ринулся вперед с готовым копьем.
C2verb/əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/
agglomerate
агломерировать
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Пыльные частицы начали агломерировать в большие скопления.
B2noun/ˈklʌstər/
cluster
гроздь
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Виноград вырос в плотной грозди.
B1noun/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/
Alligator
аллигатор
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Аллигатор загорал на берегу реки.
C1adjective/ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/
categorical
категорический
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
Она дала категорическое отрицание обвинений.
C1noundɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən
deliberation
обсуждение
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
Соглашение было окончательно утверждено после долгих обсуждений.
A2noun/sɔːlt/
Salt
соль
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
Пожалуйста, добавьте немного соли в суп, чтобы улучшить его вкус.
C1verb/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/
infringe
нарушить
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Копирование этого программного обеспечения без разрешения нарушит авторские права.
C1noun/ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/
hallmark
характерная черта
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
Честность - это характерная черта хорошего лидера.
A2verb/heɪt/
hate
ненавидеть
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Я ненавижу ждать в длинных очередях.
A2adjective/ˈpiːs.fəl/
Peaceful
мирный
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
Сад — это мирное место для отдыха.
C2noun/ˈsɪkəfənt/
sycophant
льстец
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Менеджер был окружён льстецами, которые соглашались со всем, что он говорил.
B1verb/əˈmeɪz/
amaze
изумлять
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Последний трюк фокусника изумил публику.
C1verb/ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/
superimpose
накладывать
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
Редактор суперимпозировал текст на изображении.
C1noun/dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
denomination
деноминация, стоимость
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
Церковь принадлежит протестантской деноминации.
C2noun, adjective/ɪˈklɪptɪk/
ecliptic
эклиптика
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
Эклиптика — это плоскость орбиты Земли вокруг Солнца.
C1adjective/ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/
topsy-turvy
хаотичный
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
Внезапное объявление оставило офис в совершенно хаотичном состоянии.
B1noun/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
combination
комбинация / смесь
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Это блюдо - идеальная комбинация сладких и острых вкусов.
A2adverb/ˈbædli/
badly
плохо
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Он плохо выступил на экзамене.
C2noun/ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/
codicil
дополнение к завещанию
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Он добавил кодисил в свое завещание, чтобы включить свою внучку.
B2nountrænˈspær.ən.si
transparency
прозрачность
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
Прозрачность способствует доверию в управлении.
B2adverb/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/
politically
политически
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Страна политически разделена между двумя основными партиями.
A1adverb/jɛs/
yes
да
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
Да, я буду там в 5 часов.
B1noun/ˈnɑn.sens/
Nonsense
чепуха
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
Перестань говорить чепуху и будь серьезным!
C1noun/ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
fabrication
фальшивое изобретение
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
Статья была полна фальшивых изобретений и ложных утверждений.
B2noun/ˈkaʊnsələr/
counsellor
консультант
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Она поговорила с консультантом о своей карьере.
B1noun/əˈkaʊnt/
Account
счёт
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Она открыла сберегательный счёт в банке.
C2adjective/ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/
incandescent
накалённый
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
Накалённая лампочка осветила весь зал.
C2verb/prəˈpaʊnd/
propound
предлагать
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
Профессор предложил новую теорию изменения климата.
B2nounˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs
Coral Reefs
коралловые рифы
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
Остров Святого Мартина известен своими коралловыми рифами.
A2noun/pæn/
Pan
сковорода
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Разогрейте масло в большой сковороде перед добавлением овощей.
C1noun/dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
depreciation
амортизация
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Ставка амортизации автомобиля высока после пяти лет.
C1adjective, noun/ˈmɑːrʃən/
martian
марсианин
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Фильм показал марсианина, посетившего Землю.
C1noun/ˈpɛndənt/
pendant
кулон
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Она носила серебряный кулон на шее.
B2adverb/əˈfɪʃəli/
officially
официально
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
Здание было официально открыто мэром.
C2adjective/ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/
unwonted
необычный
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Она говорила с необычной мягкостью, которая удивила всех.
A2noun/sɛlf/
self
я
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
У неё сильное чувство себя.
C1adjectiveɪˈræt.ɪk
erratic
нерегулярный
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Его эрратическое поведение сбивало с толку его коллег.
A1noun/ˈtjuːzdeɪ/
tuesday
вторник
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
У нас запланирована встреча во вторник.
B1nounɡʊdz
goods
товары
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Компания производит высококачественные товары для экспорта.
B1noun/ʃel/
Shell
оболочка
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
Армия выстрелила снаряд в позицию противника.
B1nounɪmˈpruːv.mənts
improvements
улучшения
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.