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 /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

прецессия

Meaning

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

Example

Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.

Астрономы изучают прецессию равноденствий.

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

преследовать

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Она решила следовать своей мечте стать врачом.

C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

педант

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

Example

The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.

Профессора критиковали как педанта, который слишком много внимания уделял незначительным деталям.

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

наказание

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

Студент получил наказание за списывание на экзамене.

C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

панталон

Meaning

an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt

Example

She wore a white petticoat under her dress.

Она носила белую панталону под своим платьем.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

рай; место или состояние совершенного счастья; идеальное место

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

Тропический остров был как рай для туристов.

A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

счастье

Meaning

A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.

Example

She used a pen to sign the document.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

плюсквамперфект

Meaning

a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action

Example

By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.

К тому времени, как она пришла, он уже закончил домашнее задание, что показывает плюсквамперфект.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

слабый

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

Он чувствовал себя слабым по сравнению с его более сильными одноклассниками.

C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

частные отношения, договорные отношения

Meaning

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

Example

There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.

Не было частных договорных отношений между поставщиком и клиентом.

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.

C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

блуждать

Meaning

to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships

Example

He was known to philander with many women in town.

Он был известен своими отношениями с множеством женщин в городе.

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 /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

пистолет

Meaning

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

Example

The officer drew his pistol from the holster.

Офицер вытащил свой пистолет из кобуры.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

Вам нужно предварительное одобрение перед внесением любых изменений в систему.

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

хитрый, разумный

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

Это было мудро с его стороны оставаться молчаливым во время спора.

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

принадлежности

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

Рыбак нес все свои принадлежности для рыбалки в большой коробке.

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

зонд

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

Зонд собрал данные с поверхности планеты.

B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

точный

Meaning

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

Example

She gave precise instructions for the experiment.

Она дала точные инструкции для эксперимента.

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

проекты

Meaning

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example

These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.

Эти проекты направлены на технологические прорывы.

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

предпосылка / здание

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

Его аргумент был основан на ложной предпосылке.

C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

описание горных пород

Meaning

a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing

Example

The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.

Ученый изучал петрограф, чтобы понять состав породы.

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

протагоніст

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

Чарльз Дарней — один из протагонистов этой истории.

A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

на человека

Meaning

for each, according to

Example

The tickets are priced at $20 per person.

Билеты стоят по 20 $ на человека.

B1 noun praɪd

pride

гордость

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

День Победы наполняет наши сердца гордостью.

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

право на дополнительные привилегии

Meaning

a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office

Example

The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.

Судья наслаждался определенными правами, связанными с его должностью.

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

постоянный; неизменный

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

Татуировка — это перманентный след на его коже.

C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

преемственность

Meaning

The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

Example

The university has gained preeminence in medical research.

Университет достиг преемственности в медицинских исследованиях.

A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

возможность

Meaning

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

Example

There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.

Завтра есть большая вероятность дождя.

C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

каяться

Meaning

Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

Example

The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.

Священник прочитал покаянную проповедь о прощении.

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

решение проблем

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

Навыки решения проблем ключевые для лидерства.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

психиатр

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

Психиатр прописал лекарства от тревожности пациента.

C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

патриарх

Meaning

a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group

Example

As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.

Как патриарх семьи, он разрешал споры и поддерживал старые традиции.

C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

счастье

Meaning

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Example

She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

преимущественно

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

Она в основном отвечает за управление финансами.

B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

похвала

Meaning

words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration

Example

The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.

Учитель похвалил студентов за их усердную работу.

C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

маленькая флейта

Meaning

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

Example

She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.

Она сыграла живую мелодию на пикколо во время концерта.

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

гостиная, магазин

Meaning

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.

Example

They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.

Они встретили гостей в передней комнате.

B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

таблетка

Meaning

a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed

Example

He took a pill to relieve his headache.

Он принял таблетку, чтобы облегчить головную боль.

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

поступления

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

Поступления от благотворительного мероприятия были переданы в детский дом.

C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

корм для скота

Meaning

food or provisions, especially for livestock

Example

The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.

Сарай был заполнен кормом для скота.

C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

почвоведение

Meaning

The study of soils in their natural environment.

Example

Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.

Педология помогает ученым понять плодородие почвы.

C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

прогнатичный

Meaning

Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.

Example

The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.

Ископаемое продемонстрировало структуру черепа с явно выраженным прогнатизмом.

C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

расточительный

Meaning

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

Example

The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.

Блудный сын вернулся домой после того, как растратил свое наследство.

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.

C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

проверить

Meaning

to read written material and mark any errors

Example

She proofread the report before submission.

Она проверила отчет перед подачей.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

превалировать

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Справедливость всегда победит несправедливость.

B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

префикс; добавлять что-то в начале

Meaning

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

Разработчики часто добавляют префикс к переменным с подчеркиванием.

B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

педиатр

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

Педиатр внимательно осмотрел ребенка.

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

реквизит

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

Актер забыл свой реквизит на сцене.

A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

публичный

Meaning

relating to or affecting the people as a whole

Example

The public demanded action on the issue.

Общественность потребовала действия по этому вопросу.

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

патологический, болезненный

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

Example

He has a pathological fear of failure.

У него патологический страх неудачи.

A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

удовольствие

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or enjoyment

Example

It was a pleasure to meet you.

Было приятно встретиться с вами.

C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

патронимическое имя

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

Example

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

Во многих культурах фамилии происходят от патронимических имен.

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

толкать

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

Отсутствие должного руководства может толкать подростков в сторону преступности.

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

конфиденциальность

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

Каждый имеет право на конфиденциальность.

C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

фонетический

Meaning

relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation

Example

The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.

Учитель научил студентов фонетическому написанию трудных слов.

C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

промульгировать

Meaning

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

Example

The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.

Правительство промульгировало новые правила по защите данных.

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

толкать

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

Нажмите кнопку, чтобы позвонить в колокол.

C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

многосложное слово

Meaning

a word with more than one syllable

Example

The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.

Слово 'слон' является многосложным, потому что оно состоит из трех слогов.

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

выпечка

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

Я купил коробку свежей выпечки на завтрак.

A2 verb /plænt/

plant

сажать

Meaning

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

Example

She planted roses in her garden.

Она посадила розы в своем саду.

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, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

партийный сторонник

Meaning

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

Example

The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.

Дебаты быстро стали партийными, каждая сторона защищала свою повестку.

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

драматург

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

Шекспир считается величайшим драматургом всех времен.

C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning

To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.

Example

The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.

A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

предпочитать

Meaning

to like better; to choose as more desirable

Example

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

Я предпочитаю чай вместо кофе утром.

C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

опасный, рискованный, небезопасный

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

Example

The explorers took a perilous journey.

Исследователи отправились в опасное путешествие.

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.

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

пятерка

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

Комитет был разделен на пять рабочих групп.

C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

все боги, храм, посвященный всем богам

Meaning

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

Example

The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.

Римский Пантеон — один из лучших сохранившихся античных храмов.

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

пенсия

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

После выхода на пенсию он получает ежемесячную пенсию от компании.

A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

розовый

Meaning

pale red color; slightly red

Example

She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.

Она надела красивое розовое платье на вечеринку.

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

практически; почти; почти

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

Проект почти завершён.

C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

психотерапия

Meaning

The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example

She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.

Она посещала еженедельные сеансы психотерапии, чтобы справиться со своей тревожностью.

A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

возможно; может быть

Meaning

possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion

Example

Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.

Возможно, нам стоит позвонить перед визитом, чтобы убедиться, что они дома.

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.

B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

политика

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.

Example

Effective policies drive national development.

Эффективные политики способствуют национальному развитию.

C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

остатки пестицидов

Meaning

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Example

Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.

Избыточные остатки пестицидов в пище могут быть вредными для здоровья.

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

предикат / основывать на

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

Его теория основана на надежных исследованиях.

C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

паркетный пол

Meaning

A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.

Example

The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.

В старом особняке был красивый паркетный пол.

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

могущественный

Meaning

having great power or influence; mighty

Example

The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.

Король был могущественным правителем, чье слово было законом.

C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

проспект

Meaning

a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering

Example

The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.

Университет отправил проспект, чтобы привлечь новых студентов.

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

самоуверенный

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

Это было самоуверенно с его стороны — принимать решение, не посоветовавшись с другими.

C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

счастье

Meaning

To travel or wander from place to place.

Example

He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

истец

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

Истец подал иск против компании.

C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

наука о измерении света

Meaning

the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes

Example

Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.

Фотометрия помогает проектировать эффективные системы освещения.

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

выраженный

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

Существует выраженная разница между двумя стилями.

C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

перфорировать

Meaning

to make a hole or holes through something

Example

The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.

Машина может перфорировать листы бумаги для удобства разрыва.

C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

действие захвата; способность схватить что-то

Meaning

the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something

Example

Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.

Терапевты оценили способность пациента к захвату во время терапии рук.

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

продавать

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

Уличные торговцы продают ручной работы украшения туристам.

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

история о хитром герое

Meaning

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

Example

The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.

Роман - это пикареск о хитром бродяге.

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

пакт; соглашение

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

Две страны подписали мирный пакт, чтобы закончить войну.

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

извращенный

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

Он получал извращенное удовольствие от того, чтобы расстраивать своих коллег.

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

притворство

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

Он не делал вид, что ему интересно в разговоре.

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

популистский лидер

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

Популистский лидер пообещал поставить потребности простых граждан на первое место.

C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

старомодный; неактуальный

Meaning

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Example

Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.

Некоторые тенденции из прошлого десятилетия теперь кажутся совершенно устаревшими.

C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

преципитант

Meaning

As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.

Example

The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.

Химик добавил преципитант в раствор, чтобы наблюдать реакцию.

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

патриотизм

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

День Победы отражает патриотизм всей нации.

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

предосторожность

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

В качестве предосторожности мы должны взять с собой дополнительную воду на поход.

C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

кулон

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

Example

She wore a silver pendant around her neck.

Она носила серебряный кулон на шее.

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

предполагать

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

Я предполагаю, что она уже ушла на встречу.

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

яма

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

Рабочие вырыли глубокую яму для строительства фундамента.

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

крайне бедный

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

Крайне бедная семья испытывала трудности с покупкой еды.

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

панорамный вид

Meaning

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

Example

The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.

Отель предлагает панорамные виды на океан.

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

поэт

Meaning

a person who writes poems

Example

The poet wrote about love and nature.

Поэт писал о любви и природе.

B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

паралич

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Example

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

Авария оставила его с параличом в ногах.

C1 verb /per/

pare

очищать

Meaning

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

Example

She pared the apple before eating it.

Она почистила яблоко перед тем, как съесть его.

C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

упорный

Meaning

holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent

Example

The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.

Упорный адвокат отказался отказаться от дела.

B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

политически

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

Страна политически разделена между двумя основными партиями.

C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

предположительный

Meaning

Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.

Example

She is the presumptive nominee for the party.

Она является предполагаемым кандидатом от партии.

C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

эффективность фотосинтеза

Meaning

The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.

Example

Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.

Улучшение фотосинтетической эффективности может увеличить урожайность сельскохозяйственных культур.

C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

острая тыква

Meaning

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.

Мать приготовила карри с острой тыквой и рыбой.

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

преобладанию

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

Население города в основном молодое.

C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

надуть губы

Meaning

to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness

Example

The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.

Ребёнок начал надувать губы, когда не получил игрушку.

B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

беременная; значительный

Meaning

having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance

Example

She announced that she was three months pregnant.

Она объявила, что она была беременна три месяца.

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

пятиугольник

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

Пентагон — одно из самых знаковых правительственных зданий в Соединённых Штатах.

C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

превалентность

Meaning

The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs

Example

The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.

Превалентность проблем старения требует немедленного внимания.