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A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

нога
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Он повредил ногу, играя в футбол.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

вирусность
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Учёные исследовали вирусность нового штамма вируса.
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 /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

протестант
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Мартин Лютер был ключевой фигурой в протестантской Реформации.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

послушный
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
Послушный ребенок всегда следовал указаниям своих родителей.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

резкий
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Ее резкая критика политики не оставила места для недоразумений.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

лето
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Нам нравится ходить на пляж летом.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

телефон
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Мне нужно зарядить мой телефон.
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

неэффективное средство
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
План политика был отклонён как простое средство для сложной проблемы.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

теологический
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Он написал теологическую работу о концепции божественной справедливости.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

касательная
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Учитель нарисовал касательную к окружности на доске.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

предаваться
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Он побаловал себя куском шоколадного торта после ужина.
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

потому что
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
Он остался дома, потому что шёл дождь.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

неприятно
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
Днём в комнате было неприятно жарко.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

по диагонали
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Положите дрова по диагонали, чтобы построить стабильный огонь.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

не доверять
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Многие люди не доверяют политикам.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

романтичный
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Они наслаждались романтическим ужином при свечах.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

жестокий; агрессивный; показывающий сильные чувства или решимость
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
Сильный шторм разрушил множество домов в деревне.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

ускорять
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
Водитель ускорился, чтобы обогнать грузовик.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

покорный
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Он дал покорную улыбку и согласился с планом.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

шум
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
Шум от движения транспорта снаружи затруднял сосредоточение.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

эмблема
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
Голубь - это эмблема мира.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

игнорировать
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Он пытался скрыть свои ошибки на встрече.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

больной; нездоровый
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
Она чувствует себя плохо с вчерашнего дня.
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

принуждение
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
Киберпреступники используют принуждение для получения информации.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

раб
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Аборигенистское движение боролось за права рабов.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

лекция
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Профессор прочитал интересную лекцию по истории.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

лишить наследства
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
Отец пригрозил лишить своего сына наследства за его безрассудные поступки.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

идиот
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Он вёл себя как идиот на вечеринке прошлой ночью.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

холодный; ледяной; отчужденный;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
Холодный зимний ветер заставил всех дрожать.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

гептархия
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Историческая книга описывала гептархию англосаксонской Англии.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

полиархия
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Полиархия позволяет нескольким партиям делить власть.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

виселица
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
В средние века преступников часто казнили на виселице, как публичное предупреждение.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

мансарда
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Она превратила старую мансарду в современную студию.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

безвредный
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Его замечание было совершенно безвредным и не имело цели обидеть кого-либо.
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

гостеприимство
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
Исключительное гостеприимство персонала отеля сделало наш отпуск по-настоящему незабываемым и приятным.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

прикасаться
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
Пожалуйста, не трогайте свежую краску.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

привычка
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Потертости глаз — это вредная привычка.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

противостоять
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Протестующие продолжили нарушать запрет правительства на публичные собрания.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

колеблющийся
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Она дала запоздалый ответ на интервью.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

ограничение, критика
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Новый закон наложил жесткие ограничения на свободу слова.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

тонкость
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
Адвокат объяснил юридические тонкости дела.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

полное воздержание от алкоголя
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Он практиковал титотализм всю свою жизнь.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

аннулировать
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Суд решил аннулировать брак из-за мошенничества.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

шумный
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Дети были шумными на день рождения.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

вред, ущерб, ущербность
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Курение — это вред для здоровья.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

паронимы
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Слова ‘effect’ и ‘effective’ — паронимы.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

журавль
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
Грациозный журавль стоял неподвижно на краю воды.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

возглавить
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Она возглавила кампанию за экологическое сознание.
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

единица силы (система cgs)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
Физик измерил силу в дайнах.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

ошибка; оплошность;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Делать ошибки — это часть процесса обучения.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

резкий, громкий
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Его резкий голос сделал дебаты неудобными.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

выплата
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
Выплата заработной платы компании была задержана.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

крокодил
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
Крокодил медленно двигался по мутной воде.
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

несколько
Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
Только несколько студентов пришли на занятие.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

манипуляция
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
Манипуляция СМИ влияет на общественное мнение.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

жестокость; бесчеловечное обращение; поведение, причиняющее боль
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
Документальный фильм продемонстрировал жестокость промышленного животноводства по отношению к животным.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

взаимодействие
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
Учитель поощрял большее взаимодействие между студентами.
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

красота
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
Актриса была восхищена своей красотой и талантом.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

банальность
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Банальность офисной жизни может быть утомительной.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

точно, без ошибок, правильно
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Она точно предсказала исход выборов.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

шифр
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Военные сообщения защищены с помощью шифра.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

смех
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
Комната была полна смеха.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

экономный; бережливый
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Она очень экономна и экономит деньги, покупая только необходимые вещи.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

бесчисленный
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
В ночном небе бесчисленные звезды.
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

генеральный прокурор
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Генеральный прокурор объявил о новых реформах для укрепления правосудия.
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

консультироваться
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
Вы должны проконсультироваться с врачом перед началом лечения.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

стройный
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Она выглядела стройной в элегантном черном платье.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

инфицированный
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
Врач немедленно обработал септическую рану пациента.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

сокращение
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
Издатель выпустил сокращенную версию длинного романа для студентов.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

счастье
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

разочаровывать
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Она пыталась разочаровать его по поводу ложных слухов.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

выдающийся
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Она получила награду за свою выдающуюся работу.
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

место проведения
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
Место проведения свадьбы было красиво украшено.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

монотон
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Монотон учителя сделал лекцию трудной для восприятия.
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

темнота; невежество;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
Из-за отключения электроэнергии весь город погрузился в темноту.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

открытый
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Было открытое проявление враждебности между соперниками.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

гриф
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
Гриф кружил в небе, ожидая свою добычу.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

грубость
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Его грубость потрясла всех на ужинной вечеринке.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

агрегат, совокупность
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Данные были агрегированы для более ясного представления о рынке.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

луна
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
Полнолуние ярко светит в ночном небе
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

семинария
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Он решил записаться в семинарию, чтобы изучать теологию.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

межсетевой экран
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Межсетевой экран защищает сети от кибератак.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

посредничать
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Её попросили посредничать между двумя компаниями.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

минимизировать
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Необходимо принять меры по минимизации использования пластика.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

метро
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Метро соединяет все основные районы города эффективно.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

перспективы
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Перспективы роста выглядят обещающими.
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

возникать
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
Традиция возникла в древние времена.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

действительно
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Она действительно любит свою семью.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

портниха
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Портниха создала красивое платье для невесты.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

присматривать за
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Она присматривает за младшим братом, пока родители на работе.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

очевидный
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Результат был очевиден.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

носимые устройства
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Носимые устройства помогают мониторить сердечный ритм и физическую активность.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

чистый
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Она почувствовала чистую радость, когда услышала новости.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

жестокость
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
Жестокость нападения потрясла всё сообщество.
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

циник; скептик
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
Старый циник верил, что политики заботятся только о получении голосов.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

обжора
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Он был известен как обжора, который мог съесть три большие пиццы за один раз.
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

суверенитет
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
Суверенитет необходим для идентичности нации.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

блестящий
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Её волосы выглядели гладкими и блестящими.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

отвратительный
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Они жили в отвратительной бедности.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

ниша
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Она поставила кресло для чтения в нише возле окна.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

абсолютно; полностью; без исключений
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Я абсолютно согласен с твоим решением.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

минерал
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
Кальций - важный минерал для крепких костей.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

пустой
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Его речь была пустой от всякой реальной эмоции.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

её
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
Я видел её в парке вчера.
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

верхний этаж
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
Она поднялась наверх в свою спальню, чтобы отдохнуть.
A2 verb /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.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

досаждать
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Его несправедливая критика продолжала раздражать её в течение нескольких дней.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

кумовство
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
Компания была обвинена в кумовстве при найме сотрудников.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

самофинансирование
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Многие предприниматели полагаются на бутстрэппинг для запуска своих бизнесов.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

деревянное яблоко
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
Деревянное яблоко имеет твердую кожуру, но внутри сладкая мякоть
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

противодействовать
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Препарат помогает нейтрализовать побочные эффекты лечения.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

счастье
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

ткань
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
Портной нарезал ткань на точные кусочки.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

грудь; сундук
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
Доктор слушал его грудь с помощью стетоскопа.