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C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

фотоэлектрический
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
Фотоэлектрический эффект является основным в солнечных панелях.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

щедрость
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
Больница была построена благодаря щедрости состоятельного донора.
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

усердно
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
Он работал усердно, чтобы закончить проект до срока.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

идеологический
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Обе партии разделены глубокими идеологическими разногласиями.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

неоплачиваемый; без оплаты
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Она работала неоплачиваемым стажером в течение шести месяцев.
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

роза вода
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
Она добавила несколько капель розовой воды в десерт.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

ингредиент
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
Мука — ключевой ингредиент при выпечке хлеба.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

расследование
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
Расследование выявило новые доказательства мошенничества.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

смуглый
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Моряк имел смуглое лицо после многих лет под солнцем.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

мучение; страдание
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
Заключенный выдержал годы мучений в одиночном заключении.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

йогурт
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Она добавила свежий йогурт в салат для кисловатого вкуса.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

депопулировать
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
Война угрожала депопулировать когда-то процветающий город.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

иероглиф
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Стены храма были покрыты иероглифами.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

выше; наверху
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
Самолет летел выше облаков.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

просо
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
Просо часто используется как пища в сельских районах.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

травы
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Базилик - популярная трава, используемая в итальянской кухне.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

путешествие; морское путешествие
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
Путешествие корабля через Атлантику заняло две недели.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

обманщик
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
Толпа была обманута ложными обещаниями мошенника.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

бокс
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Он усердно тренируется к боксерскому поединку.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

великодушный, щедрый, снисходительный
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Его великодушная натура сделала его уважаемым для всех.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

предварительно нанять
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
Рабочие были предварительно наняты до официального начала проекта.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

соседний; прилегающий; смежный
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Мы часто посещаем наши соседние страны для торговли.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

скудный
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Он едва мог выжить на своей скудной зарплате.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

шоколадный
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
Шоколадный коричневый диван выглядит элегантно в гостиной.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

актуальность
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
Актуальность информации была очевидна для всех.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

ни
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Он не позвонил, ни не отправил сообщение.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

рассчитывающий
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
У него был холодный и расчетливый подход к бизнесу.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

блейзер
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Он выглядел стильно в своем темно-синем блейзере на мероприятии.
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

специально
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
Его специально попросили заняться финансами.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

политика
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
Политика часто включает принятие трудных решений.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

банка
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Она купила банку печенья в магазине.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

тактика; стратегия
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
Тренер использовал новую тактику, чтобы выиграть игру.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

пустыня
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Сахара - это одна из крупнейших горячих пустынь в мире.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

список
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Менеджер обновил список сотрудников на следующую неделю.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

отчетливый; уникальный; ясный; узнаваемый
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Каждое произведение искусства имеет свой уникальный стиль и характер.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

инициатива
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
Инициатива NASA по возвращению людей на Луну амбициозна.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

поговорка
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Старая поговорка говорит, что честность — лучшая политика.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

кориандр
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Свежие листья кориандра посыпаются на карри.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

координатор
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
Координатор мероприятия всё организовал идеально.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

яркий, красочный или уверенный
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Его яркий стиль привлек внимание всех на вечеринке.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

нелюдимый
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
После переезда в новый город он стал нелюдимым.
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 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

прозаичный
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
Объяснение учителя было точным, но довольно прозаичным.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

запах
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
Запах свежего хлеба наполнил кухню.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

беспристрастный
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
Отчет дал беспристрастное мнение о ситуации.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

ревность; злоба к сопернику
Meaning
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
Example
His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.
Его ревность из-за продвижения его коллеги привела к напряженности на рабочем месте.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

развивающиеся регионы
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Загрязнение больше всего затрагивает развивающиеся регионы.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

демонический
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Солдаты сражались с демонической яростью.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

тоска
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
После недель без дела, он погрузился в глубокую тоску.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

футурист
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Футурист предсказал значительные изменения в транспорте в течение следующего десятилетия.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

оперировать
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Хирург будет оперировать пациента завтра.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

пример
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
Она пример доброты и щедрости.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

триплицитет
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Дизайн показывает триплицитет форм, гармонично комбинированных.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

неприличный
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Его неприличные замечания смутили всех за ужином.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

раскрывать
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
Компания представит новый продукт на следующей неделе.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

тщеславный человек
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Все избегали тщеславного человека на вечеринке, потому что он не прекращал хвастаться.
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Ценить
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
Я действительно ценю твою помощь в этом проекте.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

время замерять
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Он засек время на гонке с помощью секундомера.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

сухожилие
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Сухожилия в его руках выделялись, когда он поднял тяжелую коробку.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

неловкий
Meaning
causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with
Example
There was an awkward silence after his joke.
После его шутки наступила неловкая тишина.
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

скобки
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
Объяснение было дано в скобках в тексте.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

наличие активов, превышающих обязательства; способность оплачивать долги
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Платежеспособность компании улучшилась после реструктуризации.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

выдающийся
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Она выдающийся ученый в области генетики.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

жесткий; грубый; жестокий; строгий
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Учитель дал жесткую критику моей работе.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

престижный
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Гарвардский университет — один из самых престижных университетов в мире.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

открывать
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Учёные открыли новую планету в прошлом году.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

поспешный; торопливый
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Не принимай поспешных решений, когда ты зол.
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

центр города
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
Они провели послеобеденное время, покупая в центре города.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

аромат
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Аромат роз наполнил сад.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

неожиданно остановить / атаковать
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Его остановили репортеры, когда он покидал суд.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

траверс, жалобная песня
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
Поэт написал трогательную жалобную песню для павших солдат.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

насыщение
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Насыщение рынка похожими продуктами снизило продажи.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

расти
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Растения растут быстрее весной.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

признавать
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Она признала свою ошибку и извинилась.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

токсичный; вредный или неприятный
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
Завод сбросил токсичные химикаты в реку.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

отказ
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Её отказ от предложения удивил всех.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

на
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Она прыгнула на стол, чтобы взять книгу.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

копыто
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Копыто лошади было повреждено после того, как оно наступило на острый камень.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

сочувствующий
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Она была сочувствующей к борьбе своей подруги.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

церковный
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
На совет были приглашены несколько высокопоставленных церковных служителей.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

млекопитающее, которое носит и кормит своих детенышей в сумке
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Кенгуру — известный марсупиал.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

коллега
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Она пригласила своих коллег на офисную вечеринку.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Энциклика
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
Папа выпустил энциклику по вопросам изменения климата и моральной ответственности.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

перила
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Она крепко держалась за перила, спускаясь по лестнице.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

эпистемология
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
Эпистемология исследует различие между оправданной верой и мнением.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

аэродинамика
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
Аэродинамика самолета определяет его скорость и эффективность.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

свитер
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Она надела тёплый свитер в холодный зимний вечер.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

дружелюбный
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Он такой дружелюбный хозяин, что каждый чувствует себя комфортно на его вечеринках.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

неизменный
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Ее любовь к семье оставалась неизменной на протяжении многих лет.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

сонный
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Сомнолентная лекция заставила половину класса заснуть.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

решение
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Принятие правильного решения требовало тщательного анализа всех доступных вариантов.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

возмутительный
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
Комик рассказал возмутительную шутку.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

отважный
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
Отважный ребенок спас котенка с дерева.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

антология
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Она внесла стихотворение в новую поэтическую антологию.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

спина
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Она повредила спину, поднимая тяжелые коробки.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

смешанный
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
Аудитория имела смешанные реакции на фильм.
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 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

фарисейский
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
Его фарисейское поведение заставило людей сомневаться в его искренности.
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

ловушка
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
Мышь была поймана в ловушку за ночь.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

надгробие
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
На надгробии было красиво выгравировано её имя.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

бравура
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Пианист исполнил бравурное выступление, которое заворожило зал.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

бесстрашный
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Она вошла в темную комнату, бесстрашная того, что могло быть внутри.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

негодяй
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Этот негодяй обманул старика и украл его сбережения.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

чай
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Мы пьем чай каждое утро за завтраком.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

доступность
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
Улучшенная доступность помогает людям с инвалидностью.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

посольство
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Он работает в французском посольстве в Дакке.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

атрибут
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Важно атрибут дерева - его гибкость.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

эпикурейский
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Шеф-повар приготовил эпикурейский банкет для гостей.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

пялиться
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Туристы пялились на знаменитость, гуляющую по улице.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

научная пустыня
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
Джей Си Бос процветал в научной пустыне.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

произнесено без подготовки
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Он произнес спонтанную речь на встрече.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

может быть / сила
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Она может прийти на вечеринку, если она закончит работу рано.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

робкий
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
Робкий студент колебался, чтобы задать вопрос учителю.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

роль
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Определенные роли улучшают производительность команды.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

жениться / выйти замуж
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Они планируют пожениться следующим летом.