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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.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

накапливаться
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Пылевые частицы накапливаются с течением времени, образуя более крупные небесные тела.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

удалить
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Хирург успешно удалил опухоль.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

доступный
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Продукт теперь доступен во всех магазинах.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

порох
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
Порох был изобретен в Древнем Китае.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

материал; ткань; субстанция
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
Здание было построено с использованием лучших доступных материалов.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

клюв
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
Утка использовала свой клюв, чтобы отфильтровать еду из воды.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

редко
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Она редко ходит в кино.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

лекарство
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
Доктор прописал лекарство от головной боли.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

носорог
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Носорог мчался через степь.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

ответственный
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Оставаться ответственным помогает уменьшить задержки.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

неотложная потребность
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
В военное время неотложная потребность ситуации требует быстрых решений.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

греться на солнце
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
Кошка греется на солнечном подоконнике.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

чемпион / победитель
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Он новый чемпион боксерского турнира.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

предмет
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Каждый предмет в списке должен быть проверен тщательно.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

нежно; аккуратно; осторожно;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Она нежно прикоснулась к лицу ребенка.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

неувядаемый; вечный; бессмертный
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
Бессмертная красота классического искусства продолжает вдохновлять поколения.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

участок земли, переданный по феодальной системе; область или зона контроля
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
Рыцарь получил феод от господина за свою службу.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

маска
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Она носила маску, чтобы защититься от пыли.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

оптометрист
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Оптометрист прописал ей новые очки.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

салфетка
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
Она положила салфетку себе на колени перед едой.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

курировать
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Её наняли для того, чтобы она курировала строительный проект.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

ужасный
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Полиция обнаружила ужасную сцену преступления.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

пытка
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Его подвергли пыткам во время допроса.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

опровергать
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
Advokat oprovergnul poklonschika s pomoshch'yu nadezhnykh doku­mentov.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

разнообразие; разнообразие
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Ресторан предлагает широкий выбор международных блюд.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

опекун
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
Учитель был опекуном на школьном танце.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

обучать
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Родители должны обучать своих детей здоровым привычкам.
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

коварный
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
Политик был обвинен в использовании коварных тактик для победы на выборах.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

анте
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Каждый игрок поставил анте перед началом игры.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

загадочный
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Учёный нашёл результаты загадочными.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

оплакивать
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Они собрались, чтобы оплакать потерю своего друга.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

питательные культуры
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Овощи зимой считаются питательными культурами.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

насилие; жестокость; экстремальная интенсивность
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Правительство осудило все формы насилия против гражданских лиц.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

когда-либо; всегда; любым способом
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Вы когда-нибудь были в Париже?
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

млекопитающее
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
Кит - крупнейшее млекопитающее на Земле.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

невероятно
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
Вид с вершины горы был невероятно красив.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

к
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Он бегает к парку.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

реализовывать
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Реализация образовательной политики необходима для прогресса.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

залп
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Солдаты выстрелили залп, чтобы почтить память погибшего генерала.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

заинтересованный
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Она очень заинтересована в изучении новых языков.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

сопротивляться
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Он не смог устоять перед искушением.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

редкий
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
Растительность была редкой в пустыне.
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

отступ
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
Учитель попросил студентов использовать правильный отступ в их эссе.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

недоступность
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
Отсутствие менеджера вызвало задержку в проекте.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

сходить
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
Пассажиры сошли с корабля, как только оно пришвартовалось.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

нетерпимость
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Лидер был раскритикован за свою нетерпимость к другим религиям.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

новизна
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Новизна изобретения привлекла инвесторов.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

незавершенный
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
Его незавершенные идеи требовали дополнительного исследования для дальнейшей разработки.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

саранча
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Саранча уничтожила все поле пшеницы.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

цитата
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
Научная работа включала цитату из Шекспира.
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

действительно
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
Договор был действительно подписан обеими сторонами.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

исключительно
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
Эта услуга доступна исключительно для премиум-участников.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

рампа
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
Машина поднялась по рампе в гараж.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

мошенничество с фишингом
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Фишинг-имейлы часто обманывают людей, заставляя их раскрывать пароли.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

рыцарство
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Рыцарь жил по кодексу рыцарства.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

институциональный
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
Правительство провело несколько институциональных реформ в образовании.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

неустойчивый
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
Неустойчивая экономика заставила людей волноваться за свои рабочие места.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

плавающий
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Лодка мягко плавала на спокойном озере.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

грызун
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
Фермер установил ловушки, чтобы поймать грызунов в своем сарае.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

плинтус
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Плотник покрасил плинтус в белый цвет.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

неустойчивый
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Она известна своим неустойчивым темпераментом.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

резкость
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
Острота его замечаний оставила всех в тишине.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

миопия, ограниченное зрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
Миопическая стратегия компании привела к долгосрочным потерям.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

заполнить
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
Пожалуйста, заполните стакан водой.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

верхний слой почвы
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Фермеры зависят от здорового верхнего слоя почвы для получения хороших урожаев.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

ключица
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Он сломал ключицу в аварии.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

несложный
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Жители деревни вели нескоростную, но счастливую жизнь.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

кирпич
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Рабочие укладывали кирпич за кирпичом, чтобы построить стену.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

привести в порядок / тип дерева
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Он привел свою комнату в порядок до того, как пришли гости.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

способность организма усваивать вещества
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
Биоусвояемость куркумы увеличивается при употреблении с черным перцем.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

футболка
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Она купила новую футболку для летних каникул.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

конкуренция
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
Конкуренция возросла между языковыми группами.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

творение; создание
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
Последнее творение художника было выставлено в галерее современного искусства.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

экологический баланс
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Поддержание экологического баланса жизненно важно для устойчивой планеты.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

идиллическая сцена
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Их медовый месяц был идиллической сценой на тропическом острове.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

прекратить
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Судья приказал компании прекратить нечестные практики.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

латентный или скрытый
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Его художественный талант оставался латентным в течение многих лет.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

подбородок
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Он задумчиво гладил свою бороду, положив руку на подбородок.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

салат-латук
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Она добавила свежий салат-латук в сэндвич.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

калькулятор
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Она использовала калькулятор, чтобы решить сложное уравнение.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

счастье
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

сдерживающее средство
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Строгий закон служит сдерживающим средством от преступности.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

ода
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
Поэт написал оду о красоте природы.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

баррикада
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Протестующие построили баррикаду через улицу.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

идти по ветру как можно ближе
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
Яхта шла против ветра, прорезая волны.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

каждый час; происходящий или выполненный каждый час; непрерывно
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
Метеорологический отчет обновляется каждый час.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

воображение; творческая способность
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
Воображение детей позволяет им превращать картонную коробку в космический корабль или замок.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

программирование
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Он учит программирование уже несколько месяцев.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

звуковой
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
Самолет создал громкий звук, когда он преодолел звуковой барьер.
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

коллапс экосистемы
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
Неконтролируемая вырубка лесов может привести к коллапсу экосистемы.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

мотоцикл
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Он ездит на своем мотоцикле на работу каждый день.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

царство
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
Царство было известно своей богатой культурой и традициями.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

глобальный мир
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
Глобальный мир требует коллективных усилий.
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.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

казарма
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Солдаты жили в казарме за пределами города.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

невроз
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Его невроз усложнял социальные взаимодействия.
A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

поклонник; фанат; вентилятор
Meaning
a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current
Example
She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.
Она большой фанат классической музыки и посещает каждый концерт в городе.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

сомнамбулист
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
Сомнамбулист ночью вышел из дома.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

неправильное имя
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Называть маленькую собаку 'гигантом' — это неправильное имя.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

жестокий дисциплинар
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
Новый менеджер был таким мартинетом, что даже небольшие нарушения наказывались.
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

плитка
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
Пол кухни покрыт керамическими плитками.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

международный
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Международные стандарты улучшают конкурентоспособность.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

философ
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Сократ был знаменитым философом древней Греции.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

покаяние
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
Его глаза были полны покаяния после того, как он осознал свою ошибку.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

приманка
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Охотники использовали деревянную утку как приманку.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

дезуэтуда
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
Старый закон утратил силу и оказался в дезуэтуде.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

судиться
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Компания решила подать в суд по контрактному спору.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

классификация
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
Классификация животных помогает понять их биологию.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

подвиг
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Восхождение на Эверест было замечательным подвигом.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

ореол
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Картина показывала святого с аурой вокруг его головы.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

рывок; толчок; глупый человек
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Неожиданный рывок поезда заставил пассажиров на мгновение потерять равновесие.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

прогресс
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
Прогресс в технологиях стимулирует инновации.