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A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

шум
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
Шум с строительной площадки был очень раздражающим.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

оценить
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Учитель оценит проекты студентов завтра.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

буй, поддерживать на плаву
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
Новости подняли их дух после потери.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

вирус
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
Компьютер был заражён опасным вирусом.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

познание
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
Познание играет ключевую роль в обучении.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

сильный, резкий
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Явное различие между бедностью и богатством было очевидно в городе.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

пирог
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Она подала на десерт вкусный яблочный пирог.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

поселок
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
Поселок был тихий по воскресеньям.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

уравновешенный
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Он сохранял уравновешенный темперамент в течение всего кризиса.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

революция
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
История происходит во время Французской революции.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

ходьба
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Ходьба каждое утро полезна для вашего здоровья.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

шпионаж
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
Агент был арестован по обвинению в шпионаже против государства.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

собрание
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
Школа провела собрание для обсуждения новых правил.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

холмик
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Дети поднялись на травяной холмик, чтобы посмотреть на закат.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

топография
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
Топография региона сделала строительство очень сложным.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

фольклор
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
Русский фольклор богат мифами и легендами.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

уверенный; настойчивый
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Она очень уверенная, когда говорит на собраниях.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

школа
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Дети пошли в школу вместе.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

дешевый и показной, но низкого качества
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Она носила дешевое и показное ожерелье, которое легко сломалось.
C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

справедливый
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
Справедливый ИИ обеспечивает справедливость в использовании технологий.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

карат
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
Кольцо было сделано из золота 18 карат.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

рентген
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
Врач назначил рентген для проверки кости.
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

победный
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
У неё победный настрой, который вдохновляет всю команду.
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

изнурительный
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
Подготовка к экзамену была изнурительным опытом.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

повышение
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Он надеялся на повышение в государственном офисе.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

потенциал
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Потенциал для инноваций огромен.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

расположенный
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
Отель находится рядом с пляжем.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

чувствительный
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Чувствительные системы требуют точной обработки.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

неразумный
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
Менеджер выдвинул неразумное требование.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

трезвость
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Он поддерживает свою трезвость уже пять лет.
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

использование
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
Словарь объясняет правильное использование трудных слов.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

камень
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
Он бросил камень в озеро.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

нести
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Она больше не может выносить боль.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

недействительный
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Суд признал контракт недействительным.
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

мыть
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
Она вымыла лицо холодной водой.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

петух
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Петух пропел на рассвете, разбудив всю деревню.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

здание
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Старое здание было отремонтировано и превращено в музей.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

аппарат
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
Аппарат был разработан с учётом экологичности.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

напильник
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Он использовал металлическую пилу, чтобы сгладить грубые края.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

дополнительный
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
У двух партнеров есть дополнительные навыки.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

смиренно; покорно
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Он смиренно принял критику, не споря.
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

зеркало
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
Она посмотрела на себя в зеркало.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

болтать глупости
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Он бы без конца болтал о своих незначительных достижениях.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

передняя каюта
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Моряки сложили лишние веревки в переднюю каюту.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

пират
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
Пират плавал по Карибскому морю в поисках сокровищ.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

пилигрим; путешественник
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Пилигрим шел несколько дней, чтобы добраться до святого святилища.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

предвзятый
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Он был предвзят против людей из других регионов.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ироничный, саркастичный
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Это иронично, что пожарная станция сгорела.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

мадригал
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
Хор исполнил красивый мадригал XVI века.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

величественный
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Величественные горы Гималаев высоко возвышаются против неба.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

коричневый
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
У неё красивые карие глаза, которые сверкают на солнце.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

урбанизация
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
Урбанизация ведет к более развитой инфраструктуре.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

осушитель
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Пакеты с силикагелем обычно используются как осушители в упаковке.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

гендер
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
Компания продвигает гендерное равенство, обеспечивая равные возможности для всех сотрудников.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

жалоба
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
Менеджер получил жалобу от клиента по поводу плохого обслуживания.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

сосед; рядом
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Мой сосед очень дружелюбный и полезный.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

гуава
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Я люблю есть свежую гуаву с дерева в нашем саду.
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

гастрит
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
Врач поставил ему диагноз гастрит после эндоскопии.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

случайный
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Их встреча была совершенно случайной.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

слово из одного слога
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Слова как 'да' и 'нет' - моносиллаблы.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

предрасполагать
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Его гены могут предрасположить его к диабету.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

игрок
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Старый трактир был полон игроков, соревнующихся в картах и костях.
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

нарциссист
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
Все избегали его, потому что он был нарциссистом.
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

вопросы / иметь значение
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
То, что она думает, действительно имеет значение для меня.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

размягчать
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Шеф макерировал фрукты в вине перед подачей.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

похотливый человек
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
Компания уволила его за то, что он был похотливым человеком.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

вес
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Вес пакета был 10 килограммов.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

учить
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Она преподает английский в местной школе.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

быстрая и радостная готовность
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Он принял вызов с алacrity.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

раздражать
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Трение глаз может вызвать их раздражение.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

расширение помощи
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
Благотворительная организация запустила новую программу расширения помощи для бездомных.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

когезивные единицы
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Ранние люди создавали когезивные единицы для выживания.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

совершенный; безупречный; отличный
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Она дала совершенное выступление на сцене.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

середина
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Она присоединилась к проекту в середине июня.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

внезапно убежать; закрепить что-то болтом
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Лошадь рванула из конюшни, услышав громкий звук.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

хотя
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Хотя шёл дождь, они всё равно вышли на улицу.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

говядина
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Ресторан подает лучший стейк из говядины в городе.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

котел
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
Ведьма помешивала свое зелье в большом котле.
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

сохранять
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
Мы должны сохранить нашу естественную среду.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

аллювий
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
Аллювий на берегах рек очень плодороден для сельского хозяйства.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

дворец
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
Королевская семья живет в великолепном дворце.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

сонет
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Шекспир написал много известных сонетов о любви и красоте.
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

официальный
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
Он официальный представитель компании.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

вредный, губительный
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Вредные последствия курения хорошо документированы.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

происходит
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
Снегопад происходит в регионах с температурой ниже нуля.
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

мангровый лес
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Сундарбаны — крупнейший мангровый лес в мире.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

кукла
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
Маленькая девочка крепко обняла свою любимую куклу.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

пилав
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Мы наслаждались вкусным куриным пилавом на ужин.
A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

справедливый; праведный; подходящий
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
Судья принял справедливое решение по делу.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

глубоко укоренившийся, трудно изменяемый
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Культурные практики часто глубоко укоренены в тканях общества.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

медальон
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Она носила золотой медальон на шее.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

угрожать разговором
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Менеджер заставил сотрудников работать сверхурочно, угрожая им.
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

жемчужные ожерелья
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
Племя обменяло меха на жемчужные ожерелья.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

практика обмена вещами с другими для взаимной выгоды
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Деловые отношения процветают благодаря взаимности.
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

это
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
Это моя книга на столе.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

сегодня вечером
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Сегодня вечером мы будем смотреть фильм.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

организации
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Организации играют ключевую роль в формировании политики.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

искажать
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Плохое соединение по телефону исказило его слова.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

уничижительный
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Он сделал уничижительное замечание о её работе.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

состояние почвы (пригодность для посадки растений)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Фермер проверил состояние почвы перед посадкой семян.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

глубокая печаль; скорбь
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
Семья была переполнена горем после потери любимого питомца.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

морской конёк
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
Морской конёк грациозно плавал среди коралловых рифов.
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Олимпийские игры
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
Олимпийские игры собирают спортсменов со всего мира.
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

поли́мический
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
Она написала полемическую статью, оспаривающую традиционные убеждения.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

обветшалый
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Они живут в обветшалом доме на окраине города.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

излишек поставок
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
На рынке было излишек дешевых смартфонов.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

нерелевантность
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Его долгое объяснение лишь подчеркнуло нерелевантность деталей к основной проблеме.
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

промышленность
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
Промышленность ориентирована на роскошные впечатления.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

грабить
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Вторженцы разграбили деревню во время войны.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

смешивать
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
Благотворительная организация не смешивает пожертвования с операционными фондами.
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

счастье
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

аномальный
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
Врач заметил аномальный рост в легких пациента.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

знаток
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Она настоящий знаток изобразительного искусства.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

влиятельный; убедительный
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Она влиятельный лидер в сообществе.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

нескоординированный; неорганизованный
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Его движения были нескоординированными, что делало его подверженным несчастным случаям.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

развитие персонажа
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Развитие персонажа Сидни Картон глубоко.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

озлобить
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
Нечестное обращение ожесточило сотрудников.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

городской
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Городские районы часто имеют более высокую плотность населения, чем сельские районы.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

описывать / изображать
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
Автор ярко описал красоту сельской местности.