C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

правдоподобие

Meaning

The quality of being reasonable or probable.

Example

The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.

Правдоподобие его объяснения убедило присяжных.

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

эстетический

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

Хороший эстетический дизайн улучшает привлекательность продукта.

A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

с

Meaning

indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else

Example

She went to the market with her friend.

Она пошла на рынок с подругой.

C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

точить, улучшать навыки

Meaning

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

Example

She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.

Она отточила свои навыки презентации перед большим собранием.

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

неприятный

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

Он сделал неприятный комментарий о её платье.

C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

кормить грудью

Meaning

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

Example

The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.

Мать кошка выкармливала своих котят в корзине.

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

кавалерия

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

Кавалерия с большим ускорением атаковала поле.

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

утрата среды обитания

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

Утрата среды обитания является одной из самых больших угроз для бабочек.

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

измерение

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Возобновляемые проекты добавляют новое измерение в городское планирование.

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

соблазн; искушение

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

Он стал жертвой соблазна легких денег.

B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

эмигрировать

Meaning

To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

Example

Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.

Многие люди эмигрировали из Европы в Америку в 19-м веке.

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

трактат

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

Он написал трактат о современной экономической теории.

A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

искать

Meaning

to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly

Example

The police searched the house for evidence.

Полиция обыскала дом в поисках доказательств.

C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

пустынный; одинокий; бесплодный

Meaning

deserted; lonely; barren

Example

The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.

Покинутая деревня выглядела пустынной и пустой.

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

терять

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

Надеюсь, я не потеряю свои ключи снова.

C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

жесткие волосы; реагировать с гневом

Meaning

to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber

Example

The cat bristled when it saw the dog.

Кошка встала на дыбы, когда увидела собаку.

C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

маленькая ворона

Meaning

a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence

Example

The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.

Джек-доу собрал блестящие предметы для своего гнезда.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

смерть без завещания

Meaning

The condition of dying without having made a valid will.

Example

His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.

Его имущество было разделено в соответствии с законами инстатаси.

C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

чересчур восхваленный

Meaning

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

Example

The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.

Чересчур восхваленная технология не оправдала ожиданий.

C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

хрупкий

Meaning

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

Example

The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.

Старая кирпичная стена была хрупкой и ломалась при малейшем прикосновении.

C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

расширять

Meaning

To make wider, larger, or more open.

Example

The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.

Доктор использовал капли, чтобы расширить зрачки пациента.

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

квинтет

Meaning

A group of five people or things, especially musicians.

Example

The jazz quintet performed beautifully.

Джазовый квинтет исполнил прекрасно.

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

капитализм

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

Капитализм поощряет инновации и конкуренцию.

C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

злословить

Meaning

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Example

It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.

Неправильно злословить о коллегах за их спиной.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

кардинал / основной

Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

Честность - это кардинальная добродетель в жизни.

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

верховый всадник

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

Верховый всадник упал с лошади.

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

совершенно; абсолютно; полностью

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

Фильм был совершенно скучным, и я заснул.

C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

меритократия

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

В настоящей меритократии самые способные люди поднимаются на руководящие посты.

B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

Example

Birds migrate south during the winter.

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

забывчивый

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

Он так забывчив, что часто забывает свои ключи.

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

абсолютный

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

У диктатора была абсолютная власть над нацией.

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.

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

нежелание

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

Она проявила явное нежелание присоединиться к встрече.

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

хорошо

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

Она хорошо объяснила проблему, чтобы все поняли.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

имитировать

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

Дети часто имитируют поведение своих родителей.

A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

скорее; вместо;

Meaning

to some extent; instead; preferably

Example

I would rather stay home than go to the party.

Я бы предпочел остаться дома, чем пойти на вечеринку.

C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

в изобилии

Meaning

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

Example

There were books galore in the old library.

В старой библиотеке было много книг.

C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

жасмин

Meaning

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

Example

The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

Цветы жасмина наполнили сад своим сладким ароматом.

A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

эти

Meaning

used to refer to things or people that are near or present

Example

These are my friends.

Это мои друзья.

C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

поток

Meaning

The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.

Example

The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.

Поток туристов стимулировал местную экономику.

C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

слепо следующий

Meaning

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

Example

The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.

Последователи никогда не ставили под сомнение мнения своего учителя.

A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

полет / полет

Meaning

the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft

Example

Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.

Наш рейс в Лондон был задержан из-за плохой погоды.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

неофициальный

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

Неофициальные результаты показали близкую гонку.

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

существенное влияние

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

Существенное влияние возможно даже при нескольких часах волонтерской работы.

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

упорный

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

Она добилась успеха благодаря своей упорной решимости.

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

крутой или резкий

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

Туристы с трудом поднялись на крутой склон.

B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

индикатор

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

Уровень безработицы является ключевым индикатором экономического здоровья.

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

внедрить

Meaning

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

Example

The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.

Учитель пытался привить хорошие манеры студентам.

A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

нижнее белье

Meaning

clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin

Example

She bought new underwear from the department store.

Она купила новое нижнее белье в универмаге.

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

родственники

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

Родственники могут помочь вам построить полный родословный древо.

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

умножение

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

Умножение — одна из основных математических операций.

B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

травящий / тиран

Meaning

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.

Example

The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.

Учитель остановил старшего мальчика от попытки запугать своих одноклассников.

B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

абсолютно; полностью; без исключений

Meaning

completely; totally; without exception

Example

I absolutely agree with your decision.

Я абсолютно согласен с твоим решением.

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

затянуть

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

Он затянул винты, чтобы закрепить полку.

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

рефракция

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

Рефракция света в воде заставляет объекты выглядеть искривленными.

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

счастье

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

титуляр

Meaning

holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work

Example

She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.

Она титулярный глава комитета, но решения принимаются координатором.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

велосипед / цикл

Meaning

a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle

Example

She cycles to school every day.

Она ездит в школу на велосипеде каждый день.

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

верный; преданный; надежный

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

Он остался верным своим друзьям в трудные времена.

C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

широкомасштабное разрушение; большая путаница или беспорядок; хаос

Meaning

widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos

Example

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.

Ураган вызвал разрушение в прибрежных городах, разрушив дома и бизнес.

C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

непогрешимость

Meaning

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

Example

Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.

Некоторые религиозные группы твердо утверждают безошибочность своих священных текстов.

B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

парниковый эффект

Meaning

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Example

The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.

Парниковый эффект увеличивает глобальные температуры.

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

безрелигиозный

Meaning

Indifferent or hostile to religion

Example

Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.

Некоторые люди в сообществе считают его безрелигиозным, потому что он никогда не посещает религиозные службы.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

чувственный

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

Картина имела чувственную атмосферу, которая захватывала зрителей.

C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

усилие, след от удара

Meaning

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

Example

By dint of hard work, he achieved success.

Благодаря упорной работе он добился успеха.

C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

тревожный колокол

Meaning

an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen

Example

The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.

Утечка данных прозвучала как тревожный колокол для ужесточения безопасности.

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 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

инквизиция

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

Журналист столкнулся с инквизицией от панели по поводу своих источников.

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

соблюдение

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

Школы ожидают соблюдения своих правил и политик.

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

предопределить

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

Результат матча казался предопределённым.

C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

генерация идей

Meaning

The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.

Example

The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.

Команда участвовала в сессиях по генерации идей, чтобы придумать новые идеи продукта.

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

от всей души; искренне

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

Она с радостью поприветствовала своих гостей на вечеринке.

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

последующий

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

Последующие события прояснили результаты.

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

заставлять

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

Закон заставляет граждан платить налоги.

C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

небрежность

Meaning

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

Example

The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.

Офицера обвинили в нарушении долга.

C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

десенсибилизировать

Meaning

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

Example

Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.

Постоянное воздействие насилия может сделать людей менее чувствительными.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

обезьяноподобный

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

Учёный изучал обезьяноподобное поведение шимпанзе.

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

Ненавистный

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

Его ненавистные комментарии ранили чувства всех.

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

серьезность; строгость; тяжесть

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Серьезность шторма вызвала широкие разрушения по всему городу.

C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

шарф

Meaning

a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth

Example

She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.

Она обвила шею тёплым шарфом перед тем, как выйти на улицу.

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

извращенный

Meaning

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

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

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

C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

постепенно

Meaning

Gradually, little by little.

Example

The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.

Старый замок постепенно разрушался.

C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

помять

Meaning

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

Example

She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.

она размяла картошку перед подачей ужина.

B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

подозрительный; сомнительный

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

Полиция нашла его поведение очень подозрительным.

C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

межобщинное согласие

Meaning

Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.

Example

Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.

Поддержание межобщинного согласия требует взаимного уважения и понимания.

A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

безопасно

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

Едьте осторожно по обледенелой дороге.

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

military incursion

военная инвазия

Meaning

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

Example

The military incursion caused widespread devastation.

Военная инвазия вызвала массовое разрушение.

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

эпитафия

Meaning

A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.

Example

The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.

На надгробии была эпитафия, почитающая мужество солдата.

C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

возвышенная песня/похвала

Meaning

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Example

The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.

Выступление певца было рhapsody эмоций.

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

легкое насмешливое общение

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

Их разговор был полон легкой насмешки и шуток.

C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

ушибить

Meaning

to bruise by striking or hitting

Example

He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.

Он ушиб свою руку, когда упал с велосипеда.

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

транскрипция

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

Профессор попросил транскрипцию совещания.

C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

плач

Meaning

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

Example

The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.

Хор спел торжественную жалобную песню на похоронах.

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

децентрализованный

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

Децентрализованная система позволила больший контроль на местном уровне.

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

пекло

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

Пекельная жара затрудняла работу.

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

захватывать

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

Солдаты смогли захватить вражескую базу.

A2 noun trʌst

trust

доверие

Meaning

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.

Example

Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.

Создание доверия важно для долгосрочных отношений.

C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

компенсационный

Meaning

serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury

Example

The court awarded him compensatory damages.

Суд присудил ему компенсацию за ущерб.

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

пища

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

Рис - это обычная пища в Азии.

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

отталкивающий; неприятный; вызывающий отвращение

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

Запах тухлых яиц был абсолютно отвратительным.

B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

горечь

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

Она говорила с горечью о своем бывшем работодателе.

C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

божественность

Meaning

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

Example

The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.

Священник говорил о божественности души.

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

полезный для здоровья

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

Горный воздух полезен для здоровья и освежает.

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

согласиться

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

Мы все согласны с тем, что план отличный.

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

составные части

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

Белки и витамины являются важными составляющими здорового питания.

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

очень внимательно

Meaning

Done with great care and thoroughness.

Example

The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.

Художник завершил проект очень внимательно.

B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

повозка

Meaning

a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.

Фермер загрузил сено на повозку.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

неправедный

Meaning

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example

Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.

Рабство было одной из самых несправедливых практик в истории.

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

необратимый

Meaning

Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.

Example

The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.

Ущерб, причиненный огнем, был необратим.

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

избыточность

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

Комната была наполнена избыточностью украшений.

C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

ограниченный

Meaning

restricted or limited in scope or freedom

Example

Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.

Ее свобода выбора была ограничена социальными правилами.

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

съемка

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

Съемка фильма заняла несколько месяцев.

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

кредо

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

Честность всегда была центральным кредо его жизни.

C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

заключение

Meaning

the state of being confined or restricted

Example

The prisoner endured years of confinement.

Заключённый выдержал годы заключения.

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

убедить

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

Она убедила его пойти на встречу.

C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

устный экзамен

Meaning

An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.

Example

Viva Voce tests communication skills.

Экзамен Viva Voce оценивает коммуникативные навыки.

C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

ненужное повторение

Meaning

the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words

Example

The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.

Фраза 'это случится или не случится' — это тавтология.