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C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

наркотик
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
Полиция изъяла большое количество наркотических веществ.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

ответственность
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Ответственность важна для поддержания доверия в любой системе.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

формирующий
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
Детство часто описывается как формирующий этап в жизни.
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

семья
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
Она проводит большинство своих выходных с семьей.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

птичий питомник
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Мы увидели птичий питомник, полный шумных птиц, рядом с лесом.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

колебаться или двигаться взад-вперед между двумя точками или состояниями
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
Рынок акций обычно колеблется в неопределенные времена.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

осмотрительность
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Она инвестировала свои деньги с большой осмотрительностью.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

утечка данных
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Утечка данных раскрыла пароли миллионов пользователей.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

темп
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Она шла медленным темпом.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

пастиш
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Фильм был умелым пастишем детективных фильмов 1950-х годов.
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

презумпция; предположение;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
В юридической системе существует презумпция невиновности.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

морской суп
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Мы заказали омаровый биск в ресторане.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

глубокий звук
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
Сонорный голос актера наполнил весь театр.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

предсказуемый
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Его реакции были предсказуемы на основе его прошлого поведения.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

физик
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Физик объяснил студентам теорию относительности.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

беспокойство
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Его беспокойство во время длинной встречи было очевидно для всех.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

прагматизм
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Его прагматизм помог решить финансовый кризис.
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.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

самооценка
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Развитие самооценки требует времени и постоянных усилий.
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

в изобилии
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
В старой библиотеке было много книг.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

носки и одежда для ног
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Она купила новые чулки для зимнего сезона.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

обычное явление
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Смартфоны стали обычным явлением в современной жизни.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

снос
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
Снос старой фабрики занял несколько недель.
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

отличный; превосходный; выдающийся;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
Она получила отличные оценки по всем предметам.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

предумышленно
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Подозреваемый был обвинен в предварительном планировании преступления.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

водораздел, ключевой момент
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Движение за независимость было водоразделом в истории нации.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

технический момент
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
Дело было отклонено из-за технического момента.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

яремная вена
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
Врач проверил яремную вену пациента на наличие признаков давления.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

ошеломить
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
Жестокость преступления ошеломила все сообщество.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

дифференцировать
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Важно дифференцировать факты и мнения.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

градуированный / ступенчатый
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
Учёный использовал градуированный цилиндр, чтобы точно измерить жидкость.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

непреклонный
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Он остался непреклонным противником прогресса.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

посвящение
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
Церковь провела специальную службу для посвящения новых священников.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

вызов
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
Загрязнение пластиком представляет собой серьезный вызов для глобального здравоохранения.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

небесный
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
Картина запечатлела небесную красоту, которая казалась из другого мира.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

горячий напиток
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Я предпочитаю горячий напиток, например, чай или кофе, по утрам.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

грубый; невежливый; жестокий; суровый
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
Это было грубо с его стороны прервать встречу.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

диктаторский
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Его диктаторский стиль сделал его непопулярным среди коллег.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

актуарий
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Актуарий рассчитал риск перед финализацией страхового полиса.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

спешка; торопливость
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Был наплыв желающих купить билеты на концерт.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

смирение
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Она приняла награду с грацией и смирением.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

необязательно; неизбежно;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Богатые люди не обязательно счастливы.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

согласованный
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Рабочие приложили согласованные усилия для улучшения условий.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

правдивость
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Её правдивость в расследовании помогла быстро решить дело.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

В настоящее время; в наши дни
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Сейчас люди предпочитают покупки онлайн.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

поддельный
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
Полиция арестовала его за использование поддельного удостоверения личности.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

авангард
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
Компания находится в авангарде технологических инноваций.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

ясный
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
Учитель дал ясное объяснение теории.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

монохром
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
Старый фильм был снят полностью в монохроме.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

толстая обувь
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
Актер носил баскин как часть своего классического костюма.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

фатально
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Авария смертельно ранила двух пассажиров.
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

летающее существо
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
Птицы, летучие мыши и насекомые — это примеры летающих существ.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

карета
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
Королевская семья путешествовала в красивой карете во время парадов.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

шумно
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Дети играли шумно на игровой площадке.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

агрессия
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Его внезапная агрессия удивила всех на встрече.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

фундаментальный
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
Честность — это фундаментальный принцип хорошего лидерства.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

вознесение
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Его быстрый подъем в компании удивил всех.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

поворот; изгиб
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Впереди на реке резкий поворот.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

глухой; с нарушением слуха
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
Глухой ребёнок научился общаться с помощью жестового языка.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

понятный
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
Сложная теория стала понятной после объяснения профессора.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

испанский / говорящий на испанском
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Она изучает испанскую культуру и язык.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

момент
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Пожалуйста, подождите минуту, пока я проверяю ваш заказ.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

причинить
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
Шторм нанес значительный ущерб городу.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

границы
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Проект расширяет границы космических исследований.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

прогноз
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
Прогноз астролога очаровал аудиторию.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

отвратительный; мерзкий
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
Идея жестокости по отношению к животным вызывает отвращение у большинства людей.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

галактики
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Удаленные галактики содержат подсказки о ранней вселенной.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

высокий уровень сложности или утонченности
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
Сложность современной технологии ИИ удивительна.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

отвращение
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
Она почувствовала глубокое отвращение к жестокости этого акта.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

спокойный
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Она оставалась спокойной и собранной во время кризиса.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

поверженный
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Он упал поверженным на землю после долгой битвы.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

измерение
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Возобновляемые проекты добавляют новое измерение в городское планирование.
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

проактивные сбережения
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
Проактивные сбережения обеспечивают финансовую стабильность в старости.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

официантка
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
Официантка приняла наш заказ с улыбкой.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

пузырь
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Врач осмотрел пузырь на его руке.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

пролетарий
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Движение было укоренено в пролетарских борьбах.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

религировать
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
Менеджер решил религировать игрока на скамейку запасных.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

сложность
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Получение визы было настоящим замешательством из бумаги и интервью.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

манить
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Она поманила его подойти ближе рукой.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

диверсифицированный
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
Компания приняла диверсифицированную бизнес-стратегию для снижения рисков.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

трубопровод
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
Компания строит новый трубопровод для транспортировки природного газа.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

балка (стальная)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Стальные балки выдерживали вес моста.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

урок
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
Сегодняшний урок математики был о дробях.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

человек, живущий в одиночестве как религиозная дисциплина; тот, кто удаляется от общества
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Старый отшельник жил один в маленькой хижине в горах, вдали от цивилизации.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

регенеративный
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
Регенеративное сельское хозяйство улучшает здоровье почвы и биологическое разнообразие.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

язык
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
Английский язык стал глобальной лингвой для бизнеса и науки.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

разделяемый
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Эти два вопроса разделяемы и должны быть обсуждены независимо.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

метаморфозировать
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Гусеница метаморфозировала в бабочку.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

эгоистичный
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Ее эгоистичное поведение усложняло поддержание дружбы.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

счастье
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

освещать
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
Восходящее солнце осветило вершины гор.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

рикша
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Мы взяли рикшу, чтобы добраться до оживленного рынка.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

печально известный
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
Диктатор был печально известен своей жестокостью.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

плакать или жаловаться слабым или раздражающим способом
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Он начал плакать, когда не получил, что хотел.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

арендованное жилье
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Семья жила в переполненном арендованном жилье в городе.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

луч
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Луч солнечного света прорвался сквозь облака.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

трение
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Между двумя отделами был конфликт из-за распределения ресурсов.
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.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

украшать
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

боа constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Боа-констриктор обвил свою добычу.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

роскошный
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Гостям подали роскошный банкет.
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

надежность
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
Клиенты ценят надежность нашего сервиса.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

шалость
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Дети смеялись над шалостями клоуна.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

члены
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Члены команды сотрудничают, чтобы завершить процесс набора персонала.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

мощность
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
Мощность нового лекарства поразила врачей.
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

заражение
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
Страх распространился как заражение через толпу.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

развивать
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Развивайте бренд, основанный на вашей страсти и навыках.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

фрилансер
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Она работает фрилансером, создавая сайты для разных клиентов.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

причудливый; странный
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
Художник создал причудливые скульптуры, которые порадовали детей.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

известный
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Он известный автор в области истории.
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

инновационные инструменты
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
Учителя используют инновационные инструменты для улучшения обучения в классе.
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

параллелизм
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
Писатель использовал параллелизм, чтобы добавить ритм своему произведению.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

стойкий, верный
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Она стойкий сторонник защиты окружающей среды.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

таксидермия
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
В музее была большая коллекция чучел животных.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

взаимный
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
У них взаимное уважение друг к другу.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

лазер
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
Врач использовал лазер для проведения операции на глазах.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ёж
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
Ёж скатился в клубок, когда почувствовал угрозу.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

резкий ответ
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Он быстро ответил, что это не его вина.