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C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

искорёжить
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
Древний манускрипт был изуродован из-за небрежного обращения.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

молочник
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Она налила свежее молоко из молочника в свой стакан.
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

показуха
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
Вечеринка миллиардера была полна показухи и роскоши.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

невероятность
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
Невероятность того, что она дважды выиграет в лотерею, не остановила её от покупки билетов.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Акт об алкалиях
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
Акт об алкалиях 1863 года был одним из первых экологических законов.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

квитанция
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Он потребовал квитанцию после того, как оплатил кредит.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

тайный
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Она украдкой взглянула на его заметки.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

угрожающий
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
Преступник бросил на свидетеля угрожающий взгляд.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

неистово
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
Бык неистово бегал по деревне.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

недовольный
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
Недовольный клиент продолжал находить ошибки в каждой детали.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

регицид
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Заговорщики были казнены за совершение регицида.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

счастье
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

графит
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
Художник нарисовал портрет карандашом с графитом.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

кровавый
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
Битва была одним из самых кровавых конфликтов войны.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

кабализм
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
Историк написал обширно о кабализме в королевском дворе.
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

трус
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
Он был слишком труслив, чтобы отстоять свои убеждения.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

масляная рыба
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Масляная рыба популярна в бенгальской кухне.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

моляр
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
Стоматологу пришлось извлечь его зуб мудрости.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

милостыня
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Монах раздал милостыню бедным деревенским жителям.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

архаизм
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Это стихотворение полно архаизмов, которые придают ему старомодный привкус.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

содержащий железо
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Ферросплавы часто используются в строительстве.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

заплесневелый, сырой или с запахом влаги
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Старые книги имели затхлый запах.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

поругать
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
Учитель отругал ученика за опоздание.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

меласса
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
Рецепт требует мелассы, чтобы придать хлебу насыщенный вкус.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

асонировать
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Строки асонируют красиво, придавая песне уникальный поток.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

лицемерный
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
Менеджер дал лицемерное оправдание вместо того, чтобы признать ошибку.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

бурлеск
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
Спектакль был остроумным бурлеском традиционной оперы.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

неприкосновенный
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
Древний храм оставался неприкосновенным веками.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

инсулярность
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
Инсулярность группы помешала им принять новые идеи.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

привычный
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Она встала рано, как она обычно это делает.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

пёстрый
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Фестиваль привлёк пёструю толпу художников, музыкантов и туристов.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

баркарола
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
Оркестр исполнил красивую баркаролу, которая напомнила мне Венецию.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

венерический
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Врачи предупреждают об опасностях венерических заболеваний.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

возлюбленная
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Он написал стихотворение, посвящённое своей возлюбленной.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

неправильно истолковать
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Она неправильно истолковала его молчание как злость.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

глубокое знание
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Его сагасити сделало его великим лидером.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

подхалимство; льстивые речи
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Его подхалимство не могло убедить никого в его искренности.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

вечеринка, на которой люди носят маски и костюмы
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
Благотворительное мероприятие было проведено как большой masquerade.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

вытащить
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
Учитель попытался извлечь ответ от стеснительного студента.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

возвеличивать
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
Пресса начала льстить молодому ученому после его открытия.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

подлиза
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Его подлизывательское поведение раздражало его коллег.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

праздничный, относящийся к фестивалю
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
Зал был украшен в праздничном стиле для свадьбы.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

упадок нравственности
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
Фильм изображает моральный упадок коррумпированного общества.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

рассеивать
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Земля была покрыта осенними листьями.
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

остенсивный
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
Учитель привел остенсивный пример, чтобы разъяснить концепцию.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

маленькое количество
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Она добавила всего лишь немного специй в блюдо.
C2 noun /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.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

проповедь; моральная лекция
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Священник произнес вдохновляющую проповедь о сострадании и прощении во время воскресной службы.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

телесный
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
Йога может улучшить как телесное, так и психическое здоровье.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

распутный
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
Роман был раскритикован за распутные темы.
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

увидеть
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
С вершины холма она увидела маленькую деревню в долине.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

впитывать, усваивать, пить
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Он попытался впитать мудрость от своего наставника.
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

роды
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
Доктор объяснил студентам этапы родов.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

прическа
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Её элегантная прическа произвела впечатление на всех на вечеринке.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

искусство укладки паркетных полов
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
Ремесленник специализировался на паркетной укладке для роскошных домов.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

теократия
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
Теократия часто объединяет религиозную власть с политической мощью.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

уклонение
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Его постоянное уклонение от ответственности разочаровывало коллег.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

потёртый временем
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
Потёртый временем дом несло чувство истории и ностальгии.
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

глупый
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
Это была глупая идея ехать в шторм, не проверив погоду.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

истощаемый
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Уголь и нефть — это истощаемые ресурсы.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

успокаивать
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Менеджер попытался успокоить разгневанных клиентов с помощью скидок.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

приорат
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
Старый приорат был преобразован в музей.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Правительство, возглавляемое неопытными или новыми чиновниками
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
Внезапная революция привела к неократии с неопытными лидерами.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

громкая или властная женщина
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
Пьеса изображала героиню как яростную вираго, которая бросала вызов традициям.
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

долгая жалоба; плач; список бед
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
Редакционная статья в газете была жеремиядом о падении моральных ценностей в обществе.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

импровизировать
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
Актеру пришлось импровизировать, когда он забыл свои реплики.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

отважный
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Отважный солдат никогда не сдавался.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

обонятельный
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Парфюм сразу активировал её обонятельные нервы.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

демонический
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Солдаты сражались с демонической яростью.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

приводящий в движение
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
Двигательная сила ракеты подняла ее с земли.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

молодая девушка
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Старик тепло поприветствовал маленькую девушку.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

оссифицировать
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
С возрастом некоторые ткани начинают осифицироваться.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

эзотерический
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
Профессор прочитал эзотерическую лекцию по древней философии.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

нежелательный материал или товары, выброшенные за борт с корабля и вынесенные на берег
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
Пляж был покрыт джетсамом после шторма.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

разбой
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
Война была отмечена разбоем и разрушениями.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

горожанин (средний класс)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
Бюргер пользовался уважением как процветающий торговец в городе.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

демонический
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Он издал демонический смех, который напугал всех.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

красть
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Он попытался украсть книгу из библиотеки, не будучи замеченным.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

ненасытный
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
У него было ненасытное желание власти.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

присваивать
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Его обвинили в присвоении средств компании.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

неправедность
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
Режим диктатора был отмечен коррупцией и неправедностью.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

лунги
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Он носил удобные лунги, отдыхая дома.
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.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

погружение
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Погружение полей продолжалось несколько дней после сильного дождя.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

высокий и худой
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
Этот высокий и худой подросток возвышался над своими одноклассниками.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

дворянство
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Он был возведён в дворянство королём.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

мародер
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Жители деревни боялись мародеров, которые нападали на их дома.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

ткань из джута
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Фермер хранил зерно в мешках из джутовой ткани.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

гранула
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Каждая гранула соли сверкала на солнце.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

подчиняться
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Он отказался подчиняться требованиям коррумпированных чиновников.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

мономания
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Его мономания по сбору марок тревожила его семью.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

мистификация, замешательство
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
Зрители смотрели в недоумении, пока маг не показывал свои фокусы.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

эвиссериировать, уничтожать
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
критики уничтожили фильм из-за его слабой сюжетной линии.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

демобилизовать
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Правительство решило демобилизовать армию после войны.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

гироскоп
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

осуждение, позор
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
Скандал принес осуждение политику.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

привыкать
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Солдаты быстро привыкли к суровым условиям.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

конфисковать
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Суд решил конфисковать имущество компании.
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

путешествие
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
Их путешествие по Азии длилось два года.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

старшина
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
Старшина вывел нарушителя из зала.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

относящийся к рождению
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
Она вернулась в свою родную деревню после многих лет.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

иксора
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Яркие красные кусты иксоры окаймляли дорожку в тропический сад.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

развязка
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Развязка романа была как удивительной, так и удовлетворительной.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

грудные мышцы
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
Атлет сосредоточился на укреплении своих грудных мышц.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

ясность
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
Ясность его лекции позволила студентам легко понять сложные темы.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

ипохондрик
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Его считали ипохондриком, всегда беспокоившимся о своем здоровье.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

двусложное слово
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
Слово ‚счастье‘ — это двусложное слово.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

кананитянин
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Кананейцы были известны своими передовыми торговыми сетями.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

преципитант
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
Химик добавил преципитант в раствор, чтобы наблюдать реакцию.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

фунгибельный
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
В финансах деньги считаются fungible активом.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

питательный
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
Питательная ценность фрукта очень высока.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

храбрый
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
Храбрый молодой всадник никогда не отступал от вызова.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

жажда
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Он принял предложение с жаждой.