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B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

в процессе
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
Текущий проект будет завершён в следующем месяце.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

транспортные средства
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Сегодня на дорогах много разных типов транспортных средств.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

заметный
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Ее красное платье сделало ее заметной на вечеринке.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

меч
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Рыцарь вытащил свой меч, чтобы защитить замок.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

прикрепить / приклеить
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Пожалуйста, прикрепите марку к конверту.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

реплицировать
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Учёный пытался реплицировать эксперимент для точности.
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

высота
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
Самолет летит на высоте 30 000 футов.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

приучать
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Ему понадобилось некоторое время, чтобы привыкнуть к новой обстановке.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

управление
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
Правильное управление минимизирует ущерб окружающей среде.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

витамин
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Фрукты и овощи являются богатыми источниками витаминов.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

терпимость
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Правительство продвигало религиозную терпимость.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

гражданин
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Каждый гражданин имеет право голосовать.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

ткач
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Опытный ткач создал сложные узоры на шелковой ткани.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

под; ниже
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Сокровище лежит под старым деревом.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

молочно-белый
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Облака выглядели молочно-белыми на фоне голубого неба.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

рыцарский
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Он был рыцарским, всегда открывал двери для других.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

переводчик
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Переводчик помог туристам понять гид.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

задерживать
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Тяжелое движение задержало наше прибытие на вечеринку.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

гений
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Эйнштейн был признан гением за свои революционные вклады в физику.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

лежать лениво
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
После долгого рабочего дня он растянулся на диване.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

изменение
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Изменения неизбежны для роста.
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

кричать
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
Он кричал по поводу несправедливого отношения на работе.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

прямота
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Её форсрайтнесс сделала её уважаемым журналистом.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

сострадание
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Он не почувствовал сострадания к людям, которых он предал.
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

меня
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
Она дала мне красивый подарок.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

радостный; счастливый; довольный;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Я рад видеть тебя после такого долгого времени.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

спадать
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
После шторма уровень воды начал спадать.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

куркума
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Добавьте куркуму в карри для цвета и вкуса.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

сецессия
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
Сецессия южных штатов привела к Гражданской войне.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

слава; известность
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
Учёный достиг международной славы благодаря своим открытиям.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

критиковать
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
Учитель критиковал небрежные ошибки студента.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

испаритель
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Она использовала испаритель, чтобы облегчить свой кашель.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

резать
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Она нарезает овощи для ужина.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

непоследовательный
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
Его объяснение было настолько непоследовательным, что никто не мог его понять.
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

существовать
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Многие жители деревни до сих пор существуют за счет рыболовства и сельского хозяйства.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

дорсальный
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
У акул есть выдающийся дорсальный плавник.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

вводный
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Профессор провел вводную лекцию по экономике.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

доминирующий; влиятельный; самый важный
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
Доминирующий игрок контролировал всю игру в баскетбол.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

исследование космоса
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

относящийся к галактике
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Галактические явления, наблюдаемые через телескоп, были завораживающими.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

экстернальность
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
Загрязнение — это негативная экстернальность индустриализации.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

кастрировать
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Они решили кастрировать свою кошку, чтобы предотвратить появление новых котят.
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 /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

хрупкий
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
Старая кирпичная стена была хрупкой и ломалась при малейшем прикосновении.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

сено
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Коровы ели сено в амбаре.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

всемирный
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
Компания достигла всемирного признания за свои продукты.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

жестоко критиковать
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
Он жестоко критиковал коррупцию в правительстве.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

архиепископ
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
Архиепископ произнес проповедь перед тысячами людей.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

поперечный
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
Поперечная дорога соединяет две автомагистрали.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

десятичный
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
Число 0,75 — это десятичное число.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

кальвинизм
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
Кальвинизм сыграл важную роль в формировании протестантской теологии.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

вводить инъекцию
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
Медсестра введет вакцину в руку пациента.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

увековечить
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Город решил увековечить героя статуей на центральной площади.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

мазать
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Дети размазали краску по стенам.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

серафим
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Витраж изображал серафима с расправленными крыльями.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

авантюрист
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
Авантюрист отправился глубоко в джунгли в поисках древних руин.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

навоз, органическое удобрение
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
Органический навоз улучшает плодородие почвы.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

подошва; подошва обуви
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
У меня есть волдырь на подошве стопы.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

в восторге
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Она была в восторге от сюрприз-вечеринки.
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

счастье
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

неблагоприятная погода
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Матч был отменен из-за плохой погоды.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

служащий
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Низший служащий был ответственен за подачу отчетов.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

трибун
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Его считали трибуном народа.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

выдать что-то ложное за настоящее; притворяться
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Он попытался выдать подделку за дорогой бренд.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

заразный; инфекционный
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
Её смех заразителен и заставляет всех улыбаться.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

тропосфера
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
Тропосфера — это место, где происходят погодные явления.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

каша
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Она съела тарелку каши на завтрак.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

корона или структура, похожая на корону; также относится к внешней атмосфере солнца
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
Корона солнца была видна во время полного солнечного затмения.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

щипцы
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Шеф использовал щипцы, чтобы достать горячую кастрюлю с плиты.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

вредить
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Курение может нанести вред вашему здоровью.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

помазание
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Священник совершил святую помазание с торжественностью.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

внезапное осознание или откровение
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Он испытал эпифанию о своей истинной цели в жизни.
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

ужасный
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
Путешественники столкнулись с ужасными погодными условиями в горах.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

умеренность
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
Умеренность необходима для сбалансированной жизни.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

карман
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Он положил свой телефон в свой карман.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

плодотворный; полезный; успешный;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Наше обсуждение было очень плодотворным и привело к множеству новых идей.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

супружеский
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Они отпраздновали своё супружеское счастье с медовым месяцем.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

договор
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
Мирный договор был подписан после многих лет переговоров.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

офис бухгалтерии
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
Торговец провел большую часть дня в офисе бухгалтерии, проверяя книги учета.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

мизогиния
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Роман был раскритикован за пропаганду мизогинии.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

совесть, мораль, внутренний голос
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Его совесть не позволила ему лгать своим родителям о своих оценках.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

пестициды
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Чрезмерное использование пестицидов может навредить окружающей среде.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

надвигающийся
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Жители деревни беспокоились о надвигающемся наводнении.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

народный язык
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Он произнес свою речь на местном наречии, чтобы все могли понять.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

паста
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Вчера на ужин мы ели кремовую пасту.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

угроза
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
Шторм представляет собой серьезную угрозу для прибрежных районов.
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

ужасать
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
Жестокая сцена ужаснула публику.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

блюдо
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
Банкет был полон богатых блюд и вин.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

конгресс
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Международный конгресс по изменению климата состоится в следующем году.
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

преследовать
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Старые воспоминания все еще преследуют меня.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

неутомимый; настойчивый; неустанный
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
Ее неутомимые усилия в конце концов привели к успеху.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

очень маленький
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Она дала мне маленькую улыбку перед уходом.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Садовник использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямы для посадки цветов.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

временная приостановка
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Проект был приостановлен до тех пор, пока средства не стали доступны.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

трус
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
Рыцарь презирал труса, который предал своих товарищей.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

выходные
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Они планируют поездку на выходные.
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

выбирать
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Я всегда выбираю здоровые варианты пищи.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

диадема
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
Королева носила сверкающий диадему на коронации.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

гонорар
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Гость-лекционер получил гонорар за свою лекцию.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

поразительный
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Выступление фокусника было просто поразительным.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

жених
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Сара познакомила своего жениха с родителями во время семейного ужина.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

скорость
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Поезда высокой скорости значительно сокращают время в пути.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

наследственный; полученный от предков
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
Наследственная болезнь передавалась через поколения.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

осаждать
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
Город был осаждён вражескими войсками.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

привратник
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
Доркипер проверил пропуска всех перед тем, как они вошли в зал.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

растяжимый
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
Желудок — это растяжимый орган, который может расширяться после еды.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

тенденциозный
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Статья была раскритикована за ее тенденциозный тон.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

угадывать
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
Можешь ли ты угадать ответ?
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

вялый
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
После плотного обеда он почувствовал себя вялыми и сонным.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

жадный
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
Жадный арендодатель несправедливо увеличил аренду.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

дефицитный
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Его диета была дефицитной по важным витаминам.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

склон
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Они поднялись по травянистому склону, чтобы увидеть закат.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

стакан
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
Он выпил стакан холодной воды после тренировки.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

презрительный, пренебрежительный
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Она посмотрела на него презрительным взглядом.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

бобовое
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Бобовые являются отличным источником белка для вегетарианцев.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

сходить
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
Пассажиры сошли с корабля, как только оно пришвартовалось.