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C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

потентат
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
Древняя земля была управляемая мощным потентатом.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

спекуляция
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
Спекуляции на фондовом рынке могут привести к высокой волатильности.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

агитировать, возбуждать
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Протестующие агитировали за лучшие условия труда.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

проекция голоса
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Правильная прожекция гарантирует, что каждый слушатель слышит ясно.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

вести
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
Завтра я поеду на работу утром.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

заниматься поверхностно
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Он пробовал рисовать во время учебы в университете.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

аэростат
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
Военные использовали аэростат для наблюдения за границей.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

платеж
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
Платеж за заказ был получен вчера.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

шумный
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Дети были шумными на день рождения.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

овечья шерсть
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Фермер осторожно срезал шерсть с овцы.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

поздравления
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
Поздравляю с повышением! Ты действительно заслужил этот успех.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

сатирический
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Сатирический рисунок высмеивал новую политику правительства.
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.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

реставрация
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
Реставрация леса началась после десятилетий пренебрежения.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

подиатр
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
Подиатр лечил её болезненные мозоли и натоптыши.
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

особенный
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
Это особая возможность, которую не следует упускать.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

левитировать
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Фокусник заставил стол левитировать во время шоу.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

уличный ребенок
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Лохматые уличные дети играли у речного берега.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

тщеславие
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Его тщеславие сделало его непопулярным среди коллег.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

вакцинировать
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Детей обычно вакцинируют перед тем, как они начинают учёбу в школе.
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

суд или место для поиска внимания или расположения
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
Он судил судью с уважением.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

большой, роскошный автомобиль, управляемый шофером
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Невеста приехала на белом лимузине.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

брокатная ткань
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Она надела красивое платье из броката на свадьбу.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

резня
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
Армия массово убила невинных гражданских.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

независимая личность
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Независимый ученый оспорил установленные теории.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

благословение
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Священник дал своё благословение новобрачным.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

сложность
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
Сложность проблемы требовала команды экспертов.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

нереальный
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
После внезапной новости это ощущалось нереальным.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

вводить инъекцию
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
Медсестра введет вакцину в руку пациента.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

совпадать идеально
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ее планы идеально совпадают с нашими целями.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

безнаказанность
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
Диктатор правил безнаказанно, игнорируя международные законы.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

демографический
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
Компания анализирует демографические тенденции перед запуском продукта.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

кремация
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Жители деревни построили костёр, чтобы почтить усопшего.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

уклоняться
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
Боксер смог увернуться от удара своего соперника.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

маргинализировать, оттеснять
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Политика маргинализировала меньшинства.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

беспечный
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Она беззаботно пренебрегала правилами.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

говорить
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Давайте поговорим о ваших планах на будущее.
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

ложный
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
Его аргумент был основан на ложных рассуждениях.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Психологический спокойствие, самообладание и равновесие, особенно в сложных ситуациях
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Она справилась с новостью с замечательным спокойствием.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

антиоксиданты
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Фрукты и овощи богаты антиоксидантами.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

неважный
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
Затраты были настолько незначительными, что никто их не заметил.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

псевдоним
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
Преступник был известен под псевдонимом 'Тень'.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

раскаявшийся; сожалеющий; виновный
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Раскаявшийся вор вернул украденные деньги.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

пренебрегать
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
Не пренебрегай своим здоровьем, пока учишься.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

запретник
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
Запретник вел кампанию против продажи алкоголя в городе.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

произведение искусства
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
Галерея выставила впечатляющее произведение искусства местного художника.
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.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

возделывание
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
Возделывание органических культур увеличилось во всем мире.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

убежище
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
Библиотека стала убежищем для студентов во время экзаменов.
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

поднимать; забирать; усваивать
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
Она подняла книгу с пола.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

гражданин
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Каждый гражданин имеет право голосовать.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

оратор
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Оратор очаровал аудиторию своей красноречивостью.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

заблуждение
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Существует распространенное заблуждение, что успех приходит за одну ночь.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

связанный с мудростью
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Монах поделился учениями, связанными с мудростью, со своими учениками.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

сбережение
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Регулярные привычки сбережений обеспечивают финансовую безопасность.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

чесотка
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Доктор поставил диагноз чесотка после осмотра сыпи.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

звук
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
Качество звука подкаста было отличным.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

общительность
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Её общительность сделала её популярной в офисе.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

тяжелый
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
Тяжелый чемодан было трудно нести по лестнице.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

приоритет
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
Здоровье должно быть нашим главным приоритетом.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

триумвир
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
Цезарь был триумвиром в первом римском триумвирате.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

ответчик
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Ответчик заявил, что он не виновен по всем предъявленным обвинениям.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

конформист
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
Ее называли конформисткой, потому что она всегда следовала за толпой.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

разочарование
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Многие люди испытывают разочарование после нереалистичных ожиданий.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

превратить в стекло
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
Песок может превратиться в стекло при интенсивном нагреве.
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

аренда
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
Аренда машины была дороже, чем мы ожидали.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

орнаментальный дизайн
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Потолок был украшен изысканными арабесками.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

искренне
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Она искренне заботится о окружающей среде.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

сжаться от страха
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
Ребёнок прятался за диваном во время грозы.
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

считать
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
Она осторожно посчитала деньги на столе.
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.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

смущение
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Её лицо покраснело от смущения после ошибки.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

кривизна
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
Политика был критикован за кривизну его ответов.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

закрепить
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Они закрепили люки перед бурей.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

рабство
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Он был во власти могущественного лидера.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

инфляционный
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
Правительство приняло меры для контроля инфляционных давлений.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

приблизительно; жестоким или насильственным способом
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Проект займет приблизительно три месяца для завершения.
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

петух
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
Петух крикнул громко на рассвете, чтобы разбудить всех.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

нежелательный; вредный; неприятный
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
Новая политика имела несколько нежелательных последствий.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

наполнять
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Тёплый свет наполнил её лицо, когда она улыбалась.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

оптимизм
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Её оптимизм помог ей преодолеть трудные времена.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

разойтись
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Два пути расходятся на развилке дороги.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

женственный
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Критики описали его как женственного из-за его мягкого поведения.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

серендипити
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Найти тот старый фотоальбом было чистой серендипити.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

аррогантность
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Его аррогантность сделала его непопулярным среди коллег.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

шафран
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Шафрановая ткань выглядела прекрасно на солнечном свете.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

гарантия
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
Компания гарантирует возврат денег, если продукт неисправен.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

мораторий
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Правительство объявило мораторий на новые лицензии на добычу полезных ископаемых.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

катаракта / водопад
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
Пожилой человек страдал от катаракты в обоих глазах.
A1 verb /duː/

do

делать
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
Я делаю домашнее задание каждую ночь.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

выражать яростный протест
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Политик начал яростно протестовать против коррупции.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

тем не менее
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Он устал; тем не менее он продолжал работать.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Декамерон (сборник рассказов Боккаччо)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
Декамерон считается шедевром классической итальянской литературы.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

десна; вязкое вещество
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
Стоматолог проверил её десну на наличие признаков заболевания.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

побуждение
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
Компания предложила бонус в качестве побуждения для сотрудников.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

экстравагантный
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
Его экстравагантный образ жизни включал дорогие машины и роскошные отпуска.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

нездоровый; нездоровый
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
Есть слишком много фаст-фуда вредно для вашего тела.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.
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 /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

декалог
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
Священник произнес проповедь о важности Десяти заповедей.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

пуля
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Пуля промахнулась по цели и ударила в стену.
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 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

ипохондрик
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Его считали ипохондриком, всегда беспокоившимся о своем здоровье.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

против
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
Команда играет против своих крупнейших соперников.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

восхищать
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
Вид на горы вдохновил путешественников.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

подражатель; подражать;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
Талантливый подражатель мог идеально подражать известным знаменитостям.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

достигать
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Она усердно работала, чтобы достичь своей мечты стать врачом.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.