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C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

относящийся к папе или епископу; помпезный или высокомерный
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Его высокомерное поведение раздражало других членов комитета.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

до полудня
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Она запланировала все свои важные встречи в часы до полудня.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

ультиматум
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
Начальник дал ему ультиматум: исправляйся или тебя уволят.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

лексикон
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Переводчику необходимо иметь обширный лексикон обоих языков.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

пекарская сода
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
Добавьте чайную ложку пекарской соды, чтобы сделать торт пышным.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

фальсифицировать
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
Он пытался фальсифицировать документы, чтобы избежать налогов.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

противоположные вещи
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
Свобода и рабство противоположны во всех отношениях.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

играть в азартные игры
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Он решил поставить свои сбережения на фондовом рынке.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

болото
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Исчезающие птицы построили свои гнезда в защищенном болоте.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

кошмар
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
Экзамен был настоящим кошмаром для неподготовленных студентов.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

цель
Meaning
the reason for which something is done or created
Example
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
Цель этой встречи - обсудить новый проект.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

фарс
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Судебный процесс был фарсом справедливости.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

самец утки
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Дрейк повел свою семью уток через пруд.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

происходящий через равные промежутки времени
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Колебания маятника изохроны, повторяются через равные интервалы.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

давать право
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Сотрудники имеют право на оплачиваемый отпуск.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

петь
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
она поет прекрасно в хоре
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

ментально
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Она готовилась ментально к экзамену.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

сонливость
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
Сонливость после плотного обеда затруднила сосредоточение.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

тупой, прямой
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ее прямые замечания обидели некоторых людей.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

ключевой
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
Отказоустойчивость критична для надежности.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

ноябрь
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Ноябрь часто бывает прохладным и тихим перед началом зимы.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

атаковал
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Солдаты атаковали врага на рассвете.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

последствия
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Последствия землетрясения были разрушительными.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

подгибка ткани
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Она обработала край платья, чтобы укоротить его.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

гастрономия
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Париж славится своей богатой гастрономической традицией.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

небесный
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Небесные тела на небе были ясно видны прошлой ночью.
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

сбивать с толку
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
Сложные инструкции сбили с толку новых сотрудников.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

противоречие; несоответствие
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Было явное противоречие между его словами и его действиями.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

бык
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Бык помчался по полю к красному флагу.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

проповедь
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Пастор произнес проповедь о сострадании и прощении.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

разворачивать
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Она развернула карту на столе, чтобы найти маршрут.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

также
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Она поет красиво и также играет на гитаре.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

приложение
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Профессор работал в университете как приложениe.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

жесткий; твердый; негибкий
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
Старая деревянная доска была слишком жесткой, чтобы согнуться.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

лунный луч
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Лунный луч осветил тихую поляну в лесу.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

мысленный
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Трудно поверить, что такой результат даже мыслим.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

процент
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
Процент студентов, сдавших экзамен, был высоким.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

цитировать
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
Юрист цитирует соответствующее судебное дело.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

нахмурить брови
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Она нахмурилась, услышав плохие новости.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

сокращать
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
Редактор решил сократить длинный роман для молодых читателей.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

драмет
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Барабанщик играл стабильный ритм на дроме во время парада.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

подражать
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Молодые атлеты часто подражают своим идолам.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

монолит
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
Древний монолит стоял в пустыне веками.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

лотос
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
Цветок лотоса прекрасно цветёт в тихом пруду.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

краткий; сжатый
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
Адвокат получил подробный бриф по предстоящему судебному делу.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

достижение
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Окончание университета стало для него большим достижением.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

поток
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Компания находилась в состоянии постоянного потока во время реорганизации.
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

зональный
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
Город внедрил зональную парковочную систему для управления дорожными заторами.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

досаждающий человек
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Журналист был досаждающим человеком, постоянно ставя под сомнение политику правительства.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

неподвижный
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
После аварии он был неподвижен несколько недель.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

искры
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Искра от костра зажгла сухие листья.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

излучение
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
Излучение солнца в полдень было ошеломляющим.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

неутомимый
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
Её неутомимый дух поддерживал команду на протяжении всего долгого проекта.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

химера
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
Идея о совершенном обществе часто является химерой.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

покрытие
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
Защитное покрытие предотвращает образование ржавчины.
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

производство
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
Производство этого фильма заняло больше года.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

поэтичный
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Её речь имела поэтичный ритм, который очаровал аудиторию.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

неуверенность
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Её неуверенность заставила её сомневаться в себе.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

разумный; практичный; благоразумный
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Будет разумно взять зонт, так как может пойти дождь.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

скорректировано по риску
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Риск-скорректированная доходность учитывает как потенциальную прибыль, так и убытки.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

дружелюбно
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Развод был урегулирован дружелюбно между обеими сторонами.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

гравий
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
Подъезд был покрыт гравием.
C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

джекфрут
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
Джекфрут — самый большой фрукт на дереве в мире.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

главная книга
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
Бухгалтер обновил главный журнал компании ежедневно.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

созвездие
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Орион — одно из самых известных созвездий.
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.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

слово
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
Словарь содержал тысячи вокабул из различных языков.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

слушатель
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Она хороший слушатель, который всегда понимает проблемы других.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

урбанистический
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Он был урбанистическим джентльменом, который очаровал всех на вечеринке.
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

разжижать, очищать
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
Воздух разжижается по мере того, как вы поднимаетесь выше в горах.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

регулировать
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Правительство регулирует безопасность продуктов питания.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

мародер
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Жители деревни боялись мародеров, которые нападали на их дома.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

колебаться или терять силу или импульс
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Ее голос дрогнул, когда она произнесла речь.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

позор; бесчестие; унижение
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Его арест принес позор всей его семье и репутации.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

арбуз
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
Я купил свежий арбуз на рынке для летнего пикника.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

противодействовать
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Препарат помогает нейтрализовать побочные эффекты лечения.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

администрировать
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
Комитет будет администрировать новую политику во всех отделах.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

фраза
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Он сказал памятную фразу на конференции.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

вдохновлять
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Слова тренера вдохновили команду играть агрессивно.
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

перерасход
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
Перерасход природных ресурсов приводит к экологическому ухудшению.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

счастье
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

мешать
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
Пожалуйста, не мешайте мне, пока я учусь.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

очаровывать
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Сказочник очаровал детей своими рассказами.
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

отклонять / избегать
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
Щит отклонил вражескую стрелу.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

гипнотический
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
Музыка оказала гипнотическое влияние на аудиторию.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

сужение
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
Экономическое сужение привело к росту безработицы.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

тайтсы
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Она купила новую пару черных леггинсов для тренажерного зала.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

единица
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Каждая единица на производственной линии тщательно проверяется.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

стагнация
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Высокий уровень безработицы привел к экономической стагнации.
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

приказ; порядок
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
Учитель дал команду сесть спокойно.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

дикое; жестокое; варварское
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
Дикая атака потрясла всех.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

немедленно
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Она немедленно ответила на экстренный звонок.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

изысканный
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
Изысканное мастерство часов сделало их предметом коллекционирования.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

частный; конфиденциальный; не публичный; индивидуальный
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
Это частный разговор между двумя друзьями.
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

случайный
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
Она наслаждается случайными прогулками в парке.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

часто
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Он часто навещает свою бабушку.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

удовлетворён
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Он почувствовал удовлетворение после завершения своего проекта.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

вовлечь
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Учитель пытался вовлечь студентов в обсуждение.
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

оссифицировать
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
С возрастом некоторые ткани начинают осифицироваться.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

подозрительный; сомнительный; ненадежный; рискованный или опасный
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Этот договор кажется мне подозрительным.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

дерматолог
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
Она проконсультировалась с дерматологом по поводу своей аллергии на кожу.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

мудрый; благоразумный; имеющий хороший judgment
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Мудрый совет старшего помог решить проблему.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

бесчисленный
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
В ночном небе бесчисленные звезды.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

актер
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
Фестиваль был полон талантливых актеров со всей страны.
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.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

позорное зрелище; неприятное для глаз
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
Заброшенное здание стало позорным зрелищем для района.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

начинать
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
Церемония начнется в полдень.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

темп, ритм
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Группа сыграла песню с более быстрым темпом, чем обычно.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

по часовой стрелке
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Поверните вентиль по часовой стрелке, чтобы затянуть его.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

чернить
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
Дым от огня начал чернить стены.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

легальность
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
Адвокат поставил под сомнение легальность контракта.
A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

богатый; состоятельный; ценный
Meaning
having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor
Example
The rich businessman donated money to the charity.
Богатый бизнесмен пожертвовал деньги на благотворительность.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

с пылом; страстно;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Она страстно надеялась, что её мечты сбудутся.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

материализм
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
Рост материализма в современном обществе вызывает беспокойство у многих философов.