C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

по частям; кусками

Meaning

done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic

Example

The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.

Ремонт проводился постепенно в течение нескольких лет из-за бюджетных ограничений.

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

самоконтроль

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

Практика самоконтроля помогает избегать импульсивных решений.

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

песчаный; песчаный

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

Песчаный пляж тянулся на мили вдоль побережья.

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

стремление

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

Его стремление стать успешным предпринимателем.

A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

спасибо

Meaning

an expression of gratitude

Example

Thanks for helping me with the project.

Спасибо за помощь с проектом.

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

неловкий

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

Он такой неуклюжий, что постоянно роняет вещи.

A1 noun /her/

Hair

волосы

Meaning

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals

Example

She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.

Она решила подстричь свои длинные волосы, чтобы получить новый свежий образ этим летом.

C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

пахнуть плохо; производить сильное впечатление чего-то неприятного или нежелательного

Meaning

to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable

Example

The garbage can reeks of rotten food.

Ведро для мусора пахнет гнилыми продуктами.

B1 noun /kluː/

clue

улика

Meaning

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

Example

The detective found a clue near the window.

Детектив нашел улику рядом с окном.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

неспокойный

Meaning

Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.

Example

His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.

Его горе осталось неспокойным, несмотря на течение времени.

C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

Example

His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.

Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

восстание

Meaning

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

Example

The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.

Правительство боролось с растущим восстанием.

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

предшествовать

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

Краткое введение предшествует каждой главе.

A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

усилие

Meaning

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

Example

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

Она вложила много усилий в подготовку к финальному экзамену.

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

жертва

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

Страна была освобождена благодаря жертве воинов.

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

дефицит

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

Был дефицит еды во время голода.

C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

сидячий

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Example

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

Сидячий образ жизни может привести к множеству проблем со здоровьем.

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

коммуникация

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

Эффективная коммуникация важна для любого успешного проекта.

B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

выпрямить

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

Она выпрямила волосы перед встречей.

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

друзья

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

Он пригласил всех своих друзей и родственников на свадьбу.

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

разделить

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

Война раздробила семьи и друзей.

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

выдра

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

Игривая выдра плавала грациозно в реке.

C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

шутка, игривая беседа

Meaning

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

Example

The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.

Друзья наслаждались легким шутками за чашкой кофе.

C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

амброзийный

Meaning

Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.

Аромат только что испеченного хлеба был просто амброзийный.

A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

цветок

Meaning

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

Example

The garden was full of colorful flowers.

Сад был полон ярких цветов.

A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

Она сделала супер работу над проектом.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

неудержимый

Meaning

That cannot be suppressed or restrained.

Example

She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.

У неё было неудержимое желание смеяться во время церемонии.

C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

основанный на заслугах

Meaning

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

Example

Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.

Набор по заслугам укрепляет рабочую силу.

C1 verb /siːd/

cede

уступать

Meaning

to give up power, territory, or rights to another

Example

The country ceded territory after losing the war.

Страна уступила территорию после проигрыша на войне.

C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

побеждаемый

Meaning

capable of being overcome or defeated

Example

The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.

Враг казался побеждаемым после потери своей главной базы.

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

практичный

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

Для решения сложных проблем необходим практичный подход.

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

поскользнуться

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

Она поскользнулась на мокром полу и упала.

C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

отказаться

Meaning

to renounce or reject; to give up completely

Example

He forswore his old habits and started a new life.

Он отказался от своих старых привычек и начал новую жизнь.

A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

клиент

Meaning

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

Example

The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.

Продавец поприветствовал клиента с улыбкой.

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

посвящать

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

Она посвятила свою жизнь помощи бедным.

C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

интроспектировать

Meaning

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.

Example

He often introspects before making important decisions.

Он часто интроспектирует перед принятием важных решений.

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

благовония / разозлить

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

Example

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

Запах благовоний заполнил храм, но его грубые слова разозлили ее.

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

назначенное лицо

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

Назначенный по контракту несет ответственность за все будущие обязательства.

C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

соблазнять

Meaning

To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.

Example

The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.

Аромат пекарни манил голодных детей.

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

растерянный

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

Она казалась смущенной после того, как ей задали так много вопросов.

C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

прощальная речь

Meaning

The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.

Example

The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.

Профессор произнес трогательную прощальную речь на своей церемонии по случаю выхода на пенсию.

A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

дождливый

Meaning

characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain

Example

It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.

Это был дождливый день, поэтому мы остались внутри.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

синдром

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

Синдром Дауна влияет на физическое и умственное развитие человека.

A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

обычный

Meaning

habitually or typically occurring or done

Example

It’s our usual meeting spot.

Это наше обычное место для встреч.

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

поселенец

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

Поселенцы прибыли в новый город и начали строить дома.

B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

поведение

Meaning

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

Example

The teacher praised her good behavior in class.

Учитель похвалил ее хорошее поведение в классе.

B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

репродуктивный

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

Репродуктивный цикл вредителей может вызвать быстрые заражения.

C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

непредсказуемое изменение

Meaning

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.

Example

The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.

Капризы погоды усложнили планирование.

C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

цветок дурмана

Meaning

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

Example

The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.

Цветок дурмана цветет ночью с сладким запахом.

C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

диалектика

Meaning

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

Example

Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.

Сократа часто считают величайшим диалектиком в истории.

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

аристократия

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

Аристократия часто имела влияние на политические решения.

B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

ввод, предоставленная информация

Meaning

information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process

Example

The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.

Менеджер попросил всех высказать свое мнение по новому проекту.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

катящийся

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

Они проехали через катящиеся холмы деревни.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

кардамон

Meaning

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

Example

The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.

Рецепт требует щепотку молотого кардамона.

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Капсула. Маленькая растворимая оболочка из желатина, содержащая дозу лекарства, которую проглатывают целиком.

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

Капсулы содержат контролируемые условия.

B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

жертва

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action

Example

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

Жертва была немедленно доставлена в больницу.

C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

положительный электрод

Meaning

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

Example

The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.

Положительный электрод батареи был поврежден после длительного использования.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

компетенция

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

Ее компетенция как менеджера впечатлила совет.

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

стрела

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

Охотник выстрелил стрелой в цель.

B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

склоняться/заботиться

Meaning

To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

Example

She tends to wake up early in the morning.

Она склонна вставать рано утром.

C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

диатриба

Meaning

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Example

The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.

Политик начал диатрибу против своих оппонентов.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

распределение

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

Распределение бюджета на образование должно быть увеличено.

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

добросовестный

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

Он известен своей добросовестностью в работе.

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

здоровый

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

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

C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

стекольщик

Meaning

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

Example

The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.

Стекольщик починил разбитое окно в нашем доме.

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

восстанавливать

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

Он восстанавливает свою силу после болезни.

C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

занимать, беспокоить

Meaning

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Example

Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.

Беспокойства о будущем постоянно занимают его мысли.

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

относящийся к законам или регламентам, ограничивающим личные расходы на предметы роскоши

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

В средневековой Европе законы по ограничению расходов ограничивали ношение дорогих тканей только аристократией.

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

дипломатия

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

Эффективная дипломатия помогла избежать конфликта.

A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

скотч

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together

Example

I need some tape to seal this box.

Мне нужно немного скотча, чтобы запечатать эту коробку.

C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

банальность

Meaning

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

Example

The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.

Речь была раскритикована за свою банальность и отсутствие оригинальности.

A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

противоположный; полностью разные; лицом к лицу; обратный;

Meaning

Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;

Example

They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.

У них противоположные взгляды на политику, но они остаются хорошими друзьями.

C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

просвещать

Meaning

To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

Example

Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.

Хорошие книги могут развлекать и просвещать читателя.

C2 noun /miːd/

mead

медовуха

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.

Example

The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.

Викинги были известны тем, что пили большое количество медовухи на пиршествах.

C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

бежать с длинными, прыгающими шагами

Meaning

to run or move with a long, bounding stride

Example

The horse loped gracefully across the field.

Лошадь элегантно бежала по полю.

C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

портниха

Meaning

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

Example

The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.

Портниха создала красивое платье для невесты.

C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

треморящий / слабый

Meaning

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

Example

The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.

Додеринг профессор с трудом поднимался по лестнице.

A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

старый

Meaning

having lived for a long time; not new or young

Example

He still drives his old car.

Он все еще ездит на своей старой машине.

C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

распылять

Meaning

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

Example

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Полиция использовала слезоточивый газ для разгона толпы.

A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

самый низкий

Meaning

Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.

Example

The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.

Уровень безработицы достиг минимального уровня за 15 лет.

C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

рационализировать

Meaning

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

Example

She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.

Она пыталась рационализировать свое опоздание, обвиняя трафик.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

ремесленник

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

Ремесленник создал красивую деревянную скульптуру.

B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

браслет

Meaning

an ornamental band worn around the wrist

Example

She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.

Она получила золотой браслет в подарок на день рождения.

C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

статус кво

Meaning

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

Example

The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.

Правительство решило сохранить статус кво до дальнейшего рассмотрения.

B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

инструмент

Meaning

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Example

The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.

Врач использовал специальный инструмент во время операции.

B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

распаковывать

Meaning

to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail

Example

After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.

Приехав домой, она начала распаковывать свой чемодан.

C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

яркий / очевидный

Meaning

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

Example

There was a glaring mistake in the report.

В отчете была явная ошибка.

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

феноменальный

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

Команда достигла феноменального успеха на турнире.

C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

сладкий ликер

Meaning

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

Example

She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.

Она подала маленький стакан вишневого ликера после ужина.

B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ресурсы

Meaning

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.

Example

The region was rich in herbal resources.

Регион был богат травяными ресурсами.

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

слабость, связанная с возрастом

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

Старик стал сенильным и забыл знакомые лица.

C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

выселять

Meaning

To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.

Example

The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.

Арендодатель решил выселить арендаторов за неуплату аренды.

A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

прятать

Meaning

to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view

Example

Children like to hide during games.

Дети любят прятаться во время игр.

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

предложить, представить

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

Она протянула свою руку как знак дружбы.

C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

ошеломить

Meaning

to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless

Example

The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.

Фокус мага ошеломил зрителей.

C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

пленка или блеск на металле, камне или дереве из-за возраста или использования; также поверхностный вид

Meaning

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

Example

The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.

Бронзовая статуя развила зеленую патину после многих лет в морском воздухе.

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

сливаться

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

Два металла слились при высокой температуре.

C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

завещание / доказательство

Meaning

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

Example

His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

Его успех — это завещание его усердной работы и преданности.

A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

тысяча

Meaning

the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000

Example

There were a thousand people at the concert.

На концерте было тысяча человек.

C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

систематическая стратегия

Meaning

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

Example

A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.

Была использована систематическая стратегия для достижения целей.

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

награда

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

Она получила награду за свои выдающиеся достижения.

C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

заботиться

Meaning

To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.

Example

He does not reck the dangers of his actions.

Он не заботится о опасностях своих действий.

A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

клетка

Meaning

a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals

Example

The parrot lives in a large cage.

Попугай живет в большой клетке.

A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

один

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing

Example

Only one student answered the question.

Только один студент ответил на вопрос.

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Демография

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

Демография помогает в целевой рекламе.

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

спонсор

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

Компания стала основным спонсором мероприятия.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

совершенный; без дефектов

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

Её безупречное выступление принесло ей стоячие аплодисменты.

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

деспотичная и сварливая женщина

Meaning

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

Example

The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.

Персонаж был изображен как громкая и властная термагантка.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

глава

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

Я только что закончил первую главу романа.

C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

глубокая инициатива

Meaning

A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.

Example

A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.

Глубокая инициатива может создать устойчивые изменения.

C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

репертуар

Meaning

A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

Example

The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.

Репертуар актера включает как комедию, так и драму.

C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

холера

Meaning

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Example

The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

В деревне после наводнения произошла вспышка холеры.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

информативный

Meaning

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

Example

The documentary was very informative and educational.

Документальный фильм был очень информативным и образовательным.

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

адвокат

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

Она проконсультировалась с адвокатом перед подписанием контракта.

хрупкий

Meaning

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

Example

The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.

Стекло было настолько хрупким, что оно легко треснуло.