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B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

осветлять; облегчать
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Шутка может облегчить атмосферу напряжённого собрания.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

резюме
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
Студент сдал краткое изложение длинной статьи.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

зимний
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Зимний ветер заставил всех вздрогнуть, когда они шли по улице.
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

иронично
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Иронично, но пожарная станция сгорела.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

окаменеть из-за осаждения кальциевых солей
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Со временем ткань начала кальцинироваться и потеряла гибкость.
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

взимать меньше
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
Продавец случайно взял с меня меньше за продукты.
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

чрезмерно преданный своей жене
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
Он был так uxorious, что согласился со всем, что его жена сказала.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

организатор
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Она была главным организатором международной конференции.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

бастион
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Солдаты стояли на бастионе, наблюдая, как враг приближается.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

подразумевать
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Её интонация, казалось, подразумевала, что она расстроена.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

достоверность
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Его достоверность как лидера остается неоспоримой.
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.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

старинный; ценный;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Она собирала антикварную мебель викторианской эпохи.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

сноска
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
Автор добавил сноску, чтобы объяснить исторический контекст.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

маньяк
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
Водитель мчался как маньяк.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

экстернальность
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
Загрязнение — это негативная экстернальность индустриализации.
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

перерасход
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
Перерасход природных ресурсов приводит к экологическому ухудшению.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

родной район
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Он вернулся в свой родной район после многих лет за границей.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

читать
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Я читаю книги перед тем, как пойти спать.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

сонный
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Сомнолентная лекция заставила половину класса заснуть.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

цветок вишни
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Цветы вишни красиво цветут в апреле.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

пот
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
После часа бега он был покрыт потом.
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

получатель
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
Получатель должен подписать чек перед его обналичиванием.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

права человека
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Права человека защищают индивидуальные свободы.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

экспортировать
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
Компания экспортирует автомобили в многие страны.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

электроника
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Он изучал электронику в университете.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

коса
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Фермер заточил свою косу перед тем, как собирать пшеницу.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

дикарь
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Они считали ритуалы древнего племени языческими.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

рядом; в окрестностях
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Недалеко есть продуктовый магазин.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

конституция
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Конституционные реформы обеспечивают справедливость.
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

один
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
Только один студент ответил на вопрос.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

звездный; яркий;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Мы наслаждались звездным ночным небом, когда мы лагерировали в горах.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

бесконечный
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
Бесконечный дождь сделал день мрачным.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

изобретатель
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
Изобретатель запатентовал свое новое медицинское устройство.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

делирий
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Он был в делирии от лихорадки и бормотал чепуху.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

неотложный
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
Менеджеру пришлось одновременно решать несколько неотложных проблем.
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

сущность
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
Новая компания будет работать как отдельная юридическая сущность.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

обед
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Мы пообедали в хорошем ресторане в центре города.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

сильное неодобрение
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
Политика была встречена с широким неодобрением.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

они
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
Они идут в парк.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

вести
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
Учитель направляет студентов.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

достижимый
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Начните с достижимых шагов, чтобы оставаться мотивированным.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

сочный
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Стейк был настолько сочным, что таял во рту.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

матероубийство
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Преступление матероубийства потрясло весь город.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

равновесие
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
Её спокойствие создало равновесие в горячей дискуссии.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

неудачный
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Темные облака казались неблагоприятными для свадьбы.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

преданный
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Она преданный учитель, который заботится о своих учениках.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

братья и сестры
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Братья и сестры обычно находятся на одном уровне в семейном дереве.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

молодость; молодежь
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Он провел свою молодость, путешествуя по миру.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

специализированный язык
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
Руководство было написано на техническом жаргоне, который сбивал с толку новых сотрудников.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

печатать, закрывать
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Он запечатал конверт перед отправкой письма.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

децибел
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
Уровень шума на заводе превысил 90 децибелов.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

украшать
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

мелодрама с преувеличениями
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
Фильм был раскритикован за излишний мелодраматизм.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

объекты
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Услуги повышают производительность промышленности.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

недавно
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Она недавно отремонтировала свой дом.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

поджигательский / провоцирующий
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Инсценированные замечания политика разгневали толпу.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

координатор
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
Координатор мероприятия всё организовал идеально.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

нерешительность
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Его нерешительность при ответе заставила всех сомневаться в его уверенности.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

предпосылка / здание
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Его аргумент был основан на ложной предпосылке.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

аукцион
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Антикварная мебель была продана на аукционе в прошлые выходные.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

неограниченная свобода
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Она наслаждалась неограниченной свободой в своей новой жизни за границей.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

скользкость
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
Скользкость поверхности затрудняла ходьбу по ней.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

ухо; слух; способность слышать
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Она шепнула что-то ему на ухо во время встречи.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

сложность
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
Сложность проблемы требовала команды экспертов.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

свежий
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
Хлеб ещё свежий из печи.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

софизм
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Речь политика была полна софизмов, предназначенных для того, чтобы ввести избирателей в заблуждение.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

заворачивать
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Она завернула одеяло вокруг ребенка, чтобы держать его в тепле.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

деликатный
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Она говорила с деликатным манером, который произвел впечатление на гостей.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

цвести
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Розы красиво цветут каждую весну.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

максима, изречение
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
Его речь была полна максим о жизни и успехе.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

страсть, энтузиазм
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Она говорила с страстью о своем новом проекте.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

изменение
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Изменения неизбежны для роста.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

случай; особый повод
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Их свадьба была радостным случаем.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

самый большой
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Это самая большая проблема, с которой мы сталкивались.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

вербальный, выраженный словами
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Вербальная коммуникация важна в большинстве ситуаций.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

неотложность, срочность
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
Неотложность цифровой коммуникации изменила бизнес-операции.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

дезиллюзия
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
Скандал разочаровал многих избирателей.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

приоритизировать
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Приоритизируйте ваши задачи для того, чтобы оставаться эффективным.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

торговец
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
Торговец получил хорошую прибыль, продавая импортированные товары.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

значение; цель
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
Учитель объяснил ученикам значение трудного слова.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

конкурент, претендент
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Она сильный претендент на пост мэра.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

плевелы; бесполезные вещи; легкие шутки
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Фермер отделил пшеницу от плевел с помощью традиционных методов.
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

сокращать
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
Она решила сократить свою речь, чтобы уложиться в отведенное время.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

недооценивать
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
Она чувствовала, что её начальник постоянно недооценивал её вклад.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

навязанный
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Правительство наложило новые правила на промышленность.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

карантин
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
Путешественников поместили на карантин на две недели.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

толкать
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
Отсутствие должного руководства может толкать подростков в сторону преступности.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

язвительная критика
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
Политик столкнулся с язвительной критикой со стороны общественности.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

щедрость
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
Щедрость миллиардера была очевидна в его многочисленных благотворительных пожертвованиях больницам.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

удалённый или необычный
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Они остались в удалённой деревне.
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.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

застрявший
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
Дверь застряла и не откроется.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

доминировать
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
Компания доминирует на рынке смартфонов.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

дворник, смотритель здания
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
Школьный уборщик работал допоздна каждый вечер, чтобы убедиться, что классы были безупречно чистыми.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

чокнутый
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Старик на улице немного чокнутый, но безвредный.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

периферия
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Солдаты были размещены на периферии лагеря.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

испытательный срок
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Его поставили на испытательный срок на шесть месяцев.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

реформатор
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Социальный реформатор посвятил свою жизнь улучшению образования для всех детей.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

привлекательный и заманчивый; очаровательный
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Привлекательный аромат роз наполнил сад.
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 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

порождать / создавать
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Насилие порождает больше насилия.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

общительный; дружелюбный; экстраверт
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Она очень общительная и легко находит друзей.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

приседать
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Он присел, чтобы завязать шнурки.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

потеря
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
Компания понесла огромные финансовые потери в прошлом году.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

гравитация
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
Гравитация притягивает объекты к поверхности Земли.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

преемственность
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
Университет достиг преемственности в медицинских исследованиях.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

выйти на пенсию
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Она решила выйти на пенсию после 40 лет работы.
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

романс
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
Их роман начался, когда они встретились в университетской библиотеке.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

запирать
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
Заключенного заперли в темной камере.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

обманывать, надувать
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Он обманул старика и забрал его деньги.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

знак зодиака
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
Какой у вас знак зодиака?
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

осуждать
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
Многие активисты осуждают уничтожение тропических лесов.