B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

ядерный

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

Страна разрабатывает ядерную энергию.

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

клетка / клетка

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

Заключенного заперли в маленькой камере.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

занят; вовлечен; помолвлен

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

Он занят важным исследовательским проектом.

C1 noun /træns/

trance

транс

Meaning

a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings

Example

She stared out of the window as if in a trance.

Она смотрела в окно, как будто была в трансе.

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

служба

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

Она выздоровела благодаря добрым министрациям медсестер.

C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

ждать

Meaning

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

Example

He decided to bide his time before making a move.

Он решил подождать, прежде чем сделать шаг.

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

несчастный; жалкий; низкого качества

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

Беженцы жили в ужасных условиях.

C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

счастье

Meaning

A small decorative object, especially in a house.

Example

The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

канон

Meaning

A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.

Example

The book is now considered part of the literary canon.

Книга теперь считается частью литературного канона.

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

орнитология

Meaning

the scientific study of birds

Example

She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.

Она изучала орнитологию, чтобы понять миграционные паттерны птиц.

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

плащ

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

Шпион скрыл свою личность под ложным именем.

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

монокультура

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Example

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

Монокультура может привести к истощению почвы и повышенной уязвимости к вредителям.

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

сердце

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

Доктор послушал моё сердце с помощью стетоскопа.

A2 verb əˈdres

address

обращаться

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

Правительство должно заняться проблемами студенческой политики.

B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

существовать

Meaning

to have being or reality; to be present

Example

Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.

Динозавры существовали миллионы лет назад.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

феодализм

Meaning

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

Example

Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.

Феодализм сформировал политическую структуру средневековой Европы.

C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

уменьшение

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Example

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

Произошло уменьшение загрязнения воздуха.

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

протестовать

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

Он протестовал против несправедливого решения.

C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

подводное судно

Meaning

capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft

Example

The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.

Учёные исследовали глубокий океан с помощью подводного судна.

B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

благословить

Meaning

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor

Example

The priest blessed the congregation.

Священник благословил общину.

B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

образовательный

Meaning

Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.

Example

The journey was an educational experience.

Путешествие было образовательным опытом.

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

освежающий

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

Туристы наслаждались освежающим горным воздухом.

C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

вечный

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

Изменение климата - это вечная проблема для ученых.

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

плита

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

Рабочие положили бетонную плиту для фундамента.

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

обновить

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

Пожалуйста, обновляйте ваше программное обеспечение регулярно.

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

спицы / сказал

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

Спица велосипеда была согнута после аварии.

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.

B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

счастье

Meaning

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

Example

This shirt is made of pure cotton.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

интенсивность

Meaning

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

Example

The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.

Интенсивность шторма испугала деревенских жителей.

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

выбирать

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

Пожалуйста, выберите ваш любимый цвет из палитры.

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

неподтверждённый; не проверенный;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

Отчёт остаётся неподтверждённым, пока мы не получим официальное подтверждение.

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

стабилизация

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

Стабилизация структуры была необходима после землетрясения.

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

продолжающийся

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

Они продолжают свое путешествие, несмотря на дождь.

C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

некомбатант

Meaning

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

Example

The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.

Работники Красного Креста были признаны некомбатантами в конфликте.

C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

геологическая структура

Meaning

The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.

Example

Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.

Учёные будут изучать геологическую структуру Луны.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

неистовый

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

Протестующие проявили неистовое рвение к переменам.

B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

на национальном уровне

Meaning

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

Example

The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.

Политика была внедрена на национальном уровне, чтобы обеспечить равные выгоды для всех граждан.

C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

диверсификация

Meaning

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

Example

Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.

Диверсификация помогает уменьшить инвестиционный риск.

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

крутить

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене.

A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

виноград

Meaning

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

Example

She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

Она купила гроздь винограда на рынке.

B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

возвращение

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person.

Example

The group is returning to the port on December 25th.

Группа возвращается в порт 25 декабря.

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

фреска

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

Художник нарисовал красивый мурал на стене школы.

C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

обыскивать

Meaning

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

Example

The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.

Охранник обыскал мужчину у входа.

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

транскрипция

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

Профессор попросил транскрипцию совещания.

A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

кошелек

Meaning

a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification

Example

He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.

Он достал свой кошелек, чтобы заплатить за кофе.

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

банкир

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

Банкир одобрил кредит после проверки документов.

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

идти медленно

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

Они медленно идут по парку в воскресное утро.

C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

уздечка; поводья

Meaning

the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit

Example

The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.

Наездник отрегулировал удила лошади перед тем, как сесть на неё для гонки.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

некультурный; дикий;

Meaning

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

Example

The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.

Исследователи столкнулись с некультурным племенем в глубине амазонского леса.

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

здоровый

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

Несмотря на его возраст, этот мужчина остался здоровым и активным.

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

нанимать

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

Компания планирует нанять больше инженеров в следующем году.

B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

ястреб

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

Ястреб высоко поднялся над полем, ища свою добычу.

B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

средства; ресурсы; способ;

Meaning

An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources

Example

They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.

У них нет средств, чтобы позволить себе такой дорогой отпуск.

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

познание

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

Квантовая физика вне моего понимания.

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

старение

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

Биолог изучал сенесценцию растений, чтобы понять старение.

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

оппонент; соперник

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

Шахматист победил своего самого сильного оппонента.

C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

секретный код

Meaning

a text written in code or cipher

Example

The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.

Детектив решил криптограмму, скрытую в письме.

C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

поглощенный, влюбленный до безумия

Meaning

strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something

Example

He was completely besotted with her charm.

Он был полностью поглощен ее обаянием.

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

персональные данные

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

Защита персональных данных критически важна в цифровую эпоху.

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

прием пищи / еда

Meaning

a meal or the act of taking food and drink

Example

The monks gathered for their evening refection.

Монахи собрались для вечернего приема пищи.

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

мигрирующий

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

Многие птицы являются мигрирующими и путешествуют на тысячи миль каждый сезон.

C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

компенсационный

Meaning

serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury

Example

The court awarded him compensatory damages.

Суд присудил ему компенсацию за ущерб.

C1 noun flɛər

flair

природный талант

Meaning

A natural ability to do something well.

Example

She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.

У нее есть flair для дизайна, она всегда создает визуально впечатляющую работу.

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

обработка

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

Его обработка ситуации была впечатляющей.

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

счастье

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

эгоистично

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

Он эгоистично забрал все печенья.

C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

шнурок для ботинок

Meaning

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

Example

I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.

Мне нужно завязать шнурок на ботинке перед тем, как идти на прогулку.

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

тёлка

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

Фермер вырастил телку для производства молока.

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

платить

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

Мне нужно заплатить свои счета вовремя.

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

тень

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень через сад вечером.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

несправедливый

Meaning

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

Example

The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.

Распределение ресурсов было несправедливым среди рабочих.

A1 noun /laɪf/

life

жизнь

Meaning

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

Example

Life is full of challenges and opportunities.

Жизнь полна вызовов и возможностей.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

непобежденный; не проигравший

Meaning

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

Example

The team remains unbeaten this season.

Команда остается непобежденной в этом сезоне.

B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

сталь

Meaning

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

Example

The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.

Здание было построено из стали, чтобы обеспечить его долговечность.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

солнечный свет

Meaning

Direct light from the sun.

Example

Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.

Солнечный свет не достигает бездны океана.

C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

нуждающийся

Meaning

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

Example

The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.

Больница предлагает бесплатную помощь нуждающимся пациентам.

B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

оптимист

Meaning

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Example

As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.

Как оптимист, она всегда верила, что вещи улучшатся.

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

истощение

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

Хроническое истощение может привести к выгоранию и снижению продуктивности.

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

замок

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

Убедитесь, что вы закрыл дверь перед уходом.

C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

проницательный или умный

Meaning

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.

Его проницательные наблюдения помогли решить сложную проблему.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

незаконный; противоправный

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Example

The court declared the search unlawful.

Суд признал обыск незаконным.

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

ширина

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

Ширина его знаний впечатлила всех.

C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

щипцы

Meaning

a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects

Example

Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.

Используйте щипцы для безопасного удаления горячего угля.

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

некоторые

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

У меня есть немного денег в кошельке.

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

репортаж

Meaning

the act of giving news or information about something

Example

Good reporting is essential for public awareness.

Хороший репортаж важен для общественного сознания.

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

добавленный

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

Она добавила сахар в свой кофе.

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

субтитры

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

Используйте субтитры для лучшего понимания.

C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

орнаментальное покрытие для лошади; богатая и сложная одежда или украшение

Meaning

an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration

Example

The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.

Конь короля был украшен золотым капарисоном.

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

суматошный; беспокойный; полный активности

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

Мой график был суматошным в последнее время из-за встреч подряд.

C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

людоед

Meaning

An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.

Example

The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.

Тигр стал печально известным людоедом в деревне.

C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

разочаровывать

Meaning

to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

Example

The poor service dissatisfies many customers.

Плохое обслуживание не устраивает многих клиентов.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

непреднамеренный, случайный

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

Ее непреднамеренная ошибка вызвала задержку в проекте.

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

панк

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

Он всегда увлекался панк-музыкой и модой.

C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

легковерие

Meaning

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Example

The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.

Мошенничество увенчалось успехом из-за легковерия жертвы.

C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

раздражение

Meaning

Extreme irritation or frustration.

Example

He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.

Он вздохнул с раздражения после того, как снова услышал ту же самую отговорку.

A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

где угодно

Meaning

In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where

Example

Wherever you go, I will follow.

Куда бы ты ни пошёл, я буду следовать за тобой.

A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

малая миска

Meaning

a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids

Example

She served the soup in a small bowl.

Она подала суп в маленькой миске.

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

сопровождать

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

Охранник сопроводил посетителя в офис.

B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

иначе; по-другому

Meaning

in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that

Example

Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.

Учись усердно, иначе ты провалишь экзамен.

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

твердо

Meaning

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

Example

She firmly believed in her decision.

Она твердо верила в свое решение.

A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

река

Meaning

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

Example

The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.

Река течет через долину и впадает в океан.

C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

искусственный, не подлинный

Meaning

artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine

Example

The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.

Эмоции в его истории казались искусственными и натянутыми.

C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

неестественно

Meaning

in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely

Example

He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.

Он улыбнулся неестественно, заставив всех почувствовать неловкость.

A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

европейский

Meaning

Relating to Europe or its people.

Example

She studied European history at university.

Она изучала европейскую историю в университете.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

отзывчивый

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

Веб-сайт очень отзывчив и быстро загружается на всех устройствах.

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

вести себя

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

Она вела себя с грацией во время церемонии.

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

гробовщик

Meaning

A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.

Example

The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.

Гробовщик подготовил тело к похоронной службе.

B1 noun /nest/

Nest

гнездо

Meaning

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

Example

The bird built a nest in the tree.

Птица построила гнездо на дереве.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

бесценный; неоценимый

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

Древние драгоценности её бабушки абсолютно бесценны.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

частица

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

Пылевые частицы плавали в воздухе возле окна.

B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

военно-морской флот

Meaning

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

Example

He joined the navy after graduating from college.

Он поступил в военно-морской флот после окончания колледжа.

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

пышный

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

Пышный лес был полон жизни.

арбитрировать

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

Комитет согласился арбитрировать спор по контракту.