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.

C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

экспонент

Meaning

a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power

Example

She is a leading exponent of modern dance.

Она ведущий экспонент современного танца.

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

взлет

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

Взлет самолета был задержан из-за плохой погоды.

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.

C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

апофеоз, вершина

Meaning

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

Example

Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.

Многие считают Ренессанс апофеозом искусства и культуры в Европе.

B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

экологическое разрушение

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

Экологическое разрушение угрожает биологическому разнообразию.

C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

деревоподобный

Meaning

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

Example

The coral has a dendroid structure.

Коралл имеет структуру дендроид.

C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

самый сокровенный

Meaning

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

Example

She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.

Она раскрыла свои самые сокровенные мысли своему ближайшему другу.

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

посылка; земельный участок

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

Почтальон доставил посылку на нашу дверь.

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

вырубка лесов

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

Вырубка лесов ускоряет утрату биологического разнообразия.

B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

склад

Meaning

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

Example

The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.

Компания хранит всю свою продукцию на большом складе.

C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

франшиза

Meaning

A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.

Example

He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.

Он открыл новый франшизный ресторан быстрого питания в городе.

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

возможно

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

Она, возможно, самый талантливый игрок в команде.

A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

шина

Meaning

a rubber covering around a wheel

Example

The car’s tire burst on the highway.

Шина машины лопнула на шоссе.

C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

компенсировать

Meaning

To counterbalance or compensate for something.

Example

The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.

Убытки компании были компенсированы за счет прибыли в других отделах.

C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

косяк двери

Meaning

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

Example

The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.

Плотник тщательно измерил ширину косяка двери.

C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

выкорчевать

Meaning

To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.

Example

They uprooted the old tree from the garden.

Они вырвали старое дерево из сада.

C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

обманчивый

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

Example

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

Аргумент политика был обманчивым, он звучал убедительно, но не имел реальных доказательств.

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

принтер

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

Принтер доставил свадебные приглашения вовремя.

B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

храм

Meaning

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

Example

They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.

Они посетили древний храм во время своей поездки в Индию.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

импровизированный

Meaning

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

Example

He gave an impromptu speech at the event.

Он произнес импровизированную речь на мероприятии.

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

порыв

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

Толпа устремилась вперед, когда ворота открылись.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

наивный

Meaning

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

Example

Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.

Её наивная улыбка раскрыла её настоящую доброту.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

гормон

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

Инсулин — это гормон, который контролирует уровень сахара в крови.

C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

внезапный сильный дождь

Meaning

a sudden and very heavy rainfall

Example

The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.

Пикник был разрушен внезапным сильным дождем.

B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

существо

Meaning

A living being, especially an animal.

Example

The forest is full of strange creatures.

Лес полон странных существ.

C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

генитив

Meaning

relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession

Example

In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.

В английском языке генитив часто обозначается апострофом и 's'.

C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

сносить

Meaning

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

Example

The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.

Старая фабрика была снесена, чтобы освободить место для новых квартир.

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

женский

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

У нее очень женственный стиль одежды.

A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

жульничать

Meaning

to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage

Example

He cheats on the exam by copying answers.

Он обманывает на экзамене, копируя ответы.

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

критика

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

Профессор попросил студентов критиковать эссе друг друга.

C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

грубый человек

Meaning

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

Example

The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.

Пьяный грубый человек устроил скандал на вечеринке.

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

отсоединять

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

Она отсоединила страницу от тетради.

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

мембрана

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Клеточная мембрана контролирует движение веществ внутрь и наружу клетки.

A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

мобильный

Meaning

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

Example

She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.

Она предпочитает мобильный образ жизни, который позволяет ей часто путешествовать.

C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

продлить

Meaning

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

Example

Negotiations were protracted for several months.

Переговоры продлились несколько месяцев.

C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

выбросить

Meaning

to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted

Example

The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.

Экипажу пришлось выбросить груз, чтобы спасти тонущий корабль.

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

раскол

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

Гражданские войны часто происходят из-за национального раскола.

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

заворачивать

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

Она завернула одеяло вокруг ребенка, чтобы держать его в тепле.

A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

окружающая среда

Meaning

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Example

Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.

Защита окружающей среды имеет решающее значение для будущих поколений.

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

оракул

Meaning

a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium

Example

The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.

Древние греки консультировались с оракулом в Дельфах.

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

художник

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

Художница выставила свои скульптуры на открытии галереи.

B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

раскрывать

Meaning

to reveal something that was hidden or secret

Example

The investigation uncovered new evidence.

Расследование выявило новые доказательства.

A2 adjective /duː/

Due

должен; ожидаемый; запланированный

Meaning

owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled

Example

The assignment is due tomorrow.

Задание сдается завтра.

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

большой, роскошный автомобиль, управляемый шофером

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

Невеста приехала на белом лимузине.

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ратификация

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

Договор потребовал ратификации обоими парламентами стран.

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

сувенир

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

Я купил небольшой сувенир в магазине подарков.

C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

кровельная балка

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

Example

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

Кровельные балки старого сарая были открыты.

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

неподчинённый

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

Неподчинённый сотрудник отказался следовать указаниям менеджера.

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

леопард

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

Леопард забрался на дерево, чтобы отдохнуть в тени.

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

экономный

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

Она очень экономна и всегда откладывает деньги на будущее.

C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

болеть

Meaning

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

Example

She has been ailing since last winter.

Она болеет с прошлой зимы.

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

доступный

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

Этот ресторан предлагает доступные блюда для семей.

C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

обоняние

Meaning

The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.

Example

Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.

У собак хорошо развиты обоняние.

C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

периметр

Meaning

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Example

The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.

Солдаты охраняли периметр лагеря.

C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

тупой

Meaning

silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way

Example

His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.

Его тупые комментарии на собрании раздражали всех.

B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

эколог

Meaning

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

Example

The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.

Эколог изучал влияние загрязнения на экосистему леса.

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

очевидный

Meaning

done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive

Example

The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.

Явное пренебрежение компанией правилами безопасности вызвало гнев общественности.

C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

друшлаг

Meaning

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice

Example

She drained the pasta using a colander.

Она слила пасту с помощью друшлага.

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

провоцировать

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

Его слова спровоцировали бурную дискуссию.

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.

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

раздавить

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

Она случайно раздавила насекомое своим ботинком.

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

пассивный; (грамматика) страдательный залог

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

Вместо того чтобы взять на себя ответственность, он остался пассивным на собрании.

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

небесный

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

Небесные тела на небе были ясно видны прошлой ночью.

B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

табак

Meaning

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

Example

He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.

Он бросил курить табак после проблемы со здоровьем.

C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

обязательный по закону

Meaning

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Example

The company must comply with all statutory regulations.

Компания должна соблюдать все обязательные по закону правила.

C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

улыбаться глупо или натянуто

Meaning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

Example

She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.

Она улыбнулась глупо на его комплимент, явно смущенная.

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

шероховатый, грубый

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

Ткань была шероховатой на ощупь.

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

путаница, неразбериха, хаос

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

Была путаница по поводу времени встречи, поэтому половина команды опоздала.

C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

деспот

Meaning

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

Example

The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.

Деспот правил нацией с помощью страха и насилия.

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

публичная драка

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

Полиция была вызвана, чтобы прекратить драку у стадиона.

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

сценарий

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

Актер выучил свои реплики из сценария.

C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

остановить кровотечение

Meaning

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

Example

The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.

медсестра быстро остановила кровотечение из пореза.

Meaning

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

Example

In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.

C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

пятно

Meaning

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

Example

There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.

На стеклянном столе была маленькая пылинка.

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

пена

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

Волны разбивались о скалы, оставляя пену в воздухе.

C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

задушить/контролировать скорость

Meaning

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

Example

The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.

Водитель уменьшил скорость, чтобы замедлить автомобиль.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

пылающий; огненный

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

Пылающее солнце сделало день чрезвычайно горячим.

C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

неспособный, безответственный

Meaning

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Example

His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.

Его неспособное отношение к работе привело к нескольким пропущенным срокам.

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Коренные традиции

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

Коренные традиции в Читтагонг Хилл Трактах уникальны.

B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

исламский

Meaning

relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings

Example

The city has many Islamic cultural centers.

В городе много исламских культурных центров.

C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

допросный

Meaning

expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning

Example

The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.

Допросный тон адвоката заставил свидетеля чувствовать себя неудобно.

C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

горевать

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

Она не горевала по поводу своей беды, а работала усерднее, чтобы улучшить свою жизнь.

C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

цветок банана-платана

Meaning

The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.

Мы приготовили карри из цветка банана-платана на ужин.

C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

похоронная процессия

Meaning

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

Example

A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.

Похоронная процессия последовала за катафалком до кладбища.

C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

нейропластичность

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

Нейропластичность позволяет мозгу восстанавливаться после травмы.

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

самофинансирование

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

Многие предприниматели полагаются на бутстрэппинг для запуска своих бизнесов.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

спокойствие

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

Она наслаждалась спокойствием сельской местности после многих лет в городе.

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

подиум

Meaning

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Example

The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.

Директор встал на подиум, чтобы обратиться ко всей школьной ассамблее.

B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

премия

Meaning

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Example

You need to pay your insurance premium every year.

Вам нужно платить вашу страховую премию каждый год.

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

далекий

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

Мы могли увидеть далекую гору на горизонте.

C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

притворный

Meaning

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.

Example

The design was flashy but meretricious.

Дизайн был ярким, но притворным.

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

состоятельный

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Она выросла в состоятельном районе.

C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

черт (вульгарное слово для акцента)

Meaning

used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)

Example

It was a fucking disaster!

Это был чертов кошмар!

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

техник

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

Техник отремонтировал компьютер за час.

C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

репутация

Meaning

the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation

Example

He is a scholar of great repute in his field.

Он учёный с большой репутацией в своей области.

B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

получатель

Meaning

a person who receives something

Example

She was the recipient of the prestigious award.

Она была получателем престижной премии.

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

чрезмерное восхищение

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

Певица наслаждалась чрезмерным восхищением своих поклонников.

C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

намекать

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

Example

The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.

Профессор упомянул Шекспира во время лекции.

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

фото

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

Я сделал фото заката.

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

ассоциировать

Meaning

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

Example

I associate this song with summer.

Я ассоциирую эту песню с летом.

C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

прецедентный

Meaning

Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.

Example

The court’s decision has precedential value.

Решение суда имеет прецедентное значение.

C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

цветение

Meaning

The process, state, or period of flowering.

Example

The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.

Сад достиг своей пиково цветущей стадии весной.

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

саммит

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

Саммит обсудил важнейшие глобальные проблемы.

C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

предсказующий

Meaning

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Example

The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.

Предсказующий инвестор продал свои акции непосредственно перед падением рынка.

B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

щекотать

Meaning

to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

Example

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

Перо щекочет, когда оно касается твоей кожи.

A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

застрявший

Meaning

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

Example

The door is stuck and won't open.

Дверь застряла и не откроется.

C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

расщепление

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

Политическая партия пережила расщепление из-за идеологических разногласий.

C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

искусство красивого и декоративного письма

Meaning

The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.

Example

She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.

Она прошла курс, чтобы улучшить свои навыки каллиграфии.

C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

лежать на спине

Meaning

Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.

Example

He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.

Он лежал на траве, смотрел на звезды.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

неправильный; ошибочный; неверный

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

Прогноз погоды был неправильным вчера.