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C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

преобладать
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Традиционные ценности по-прежнему преобладают в сообществе.
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

поддерживать
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
Она поддерживала философию ненасилия на протяжении всей своей карьеры.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

праздничный, относящийся к фестивалю
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
Зал был украшен в праздничном стиле для свадьбы.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

диалектика
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
Сократа часто считают величайшим диалектиком в истории.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

улыбка
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Она улыбнулась, когда увидела подарок.
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 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

загрязнённый; запятнанный
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
Водоснабжение было загрязнено вредными химикатами.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

непристойный; нечистый;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
Консервативное общество считало ее поведение непристойным и неподобающим.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

кардиолог
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Она записалась на прием к кардиологу из-за боли в груди.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

мятеж
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Моряки устроили мятеж против своего капитана.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

профилактический
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Врач прописал профилактическое лечение для предотвращения инфекции.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

предвзятость, пристрастие
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Судья должен оставаться свободным от предвзятости.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

регенерировать
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Ящерица может регенерировать свой потерянный хвост.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

ворон
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
Ворон каркал громко с ветки дерева.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

аккорд
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Она заиграла простой аккорд на гитаре.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

безжалостный; жестокий;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
Безжалостный диктатор не проявил сострадания.
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

сдержанность; самообладание
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
Она проявила большое сдерживание, не ответив на критику.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

ерзать, быть беспокойным
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
Ребёнок начал ёрзать во время длинной лекции.
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.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

апофеоз, вершина
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Многие считают Ренессанс апофеозом искусства и культуры в Европе.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

огрубевшая часть кожи
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
На его ладони образовался каллус от использования инструментов каждый день.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

пестрый
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
Сад был полон пёстрых растений.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

принимать в члены
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
Школа аффилирована с местным университетом.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

общий
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Обычно в городе можно увидеть пробки в часы пик.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

обжорство
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Его обжорство на празднике привело его к болезни.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

мужество, инициатива
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Для начала своего бизнеса нужно настоящее мужество.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

мутный
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
Речная вода стала мутной после сильных дождей.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

непроходимый
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
Дорога стала непроходимой после сильного снегопада.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

шип, резкое замечание
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
На рыболовном крючке есть маленький шип, чтобы рыба не могла убежать.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

счастье
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

смятение
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
Протест вызвал смятение на городской площади.
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

сказать что-то неожиданно
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
Он случайно сказал секрет.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

подстрекать
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Лидер повстанцев пытался разжечь беспокойство среди людей.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

обман; мошенничество; ложь
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
Разработанная обманка продолжалась месяцы, прежде чем следователи раскрыли правду.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

ухудшать
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Отсутствие образования может ухудшить уровень бедности.
B1 noun

Kindness

доброта; доброжелательность; милосердие
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 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

кабина
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Они провели выходные в уютной кабине в горах.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

чернила
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
Старая ручка пролила чернила на его белую рубашку во время встречи.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

уравновешенный
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Он сохранял уравновешенный темперамент в течение всего кризиса.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

катастрофические события
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Циклоны — это катастрофические события в Бангладеш.
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

преобладание
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
Преобладание онлайн-покупок изменило розничную торговлю навсегда.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

подвергать опасности
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Вырубка лесов может подвергнуть опасности многие виды животных.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

эффективный
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
Вакцина оказалась чрезвычайно эффективной в предотвращении инфекций.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

морщина
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Она заметила несколько морщин вокруг своих глаз.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

покрытый мылом; пенистый
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Тарелки всё ещё были мыльными после мытья.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Цинга
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Моряки часто страдали от цинги во время долгих морских путешествий без свежих фруктов.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

видео
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Она посмотрела видео своего любимого концерта онлайн.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

заключать
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
Введение должно заключать основные моменты статьи.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

несчастье; случайность; происшествие
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
Кулинарная ошибка привела к сгоревшему ужину.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

анатэма / невыносимая вещь
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
Насилие — это анафема для ее мирной природы.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

предстоящий
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Мы готовимся к предстоящему фестивалю.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

чемпион
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Она стала чемпионкой после победы в финальном матче.
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

поискатель минералов
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
Проспектор провел годы в горах, ища золото.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

неисправность
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Двигатель вышел из строя из-за перегрева.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

ключевой вид
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Волки — это ключевой вид, который регулирует популяцию добычи.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

грабить
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Бандиты грабили деревню ночью.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

личи
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
Личи имеет грубую розовую кожуру, которую нужно очистить, чтобы съесть сладкий белый плод внутри.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

драстический; серьезный; имеющий сильное или далеко идущее воздействие
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
Компания предприняла драстические меры для сокращения затрат.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

неопрятная женщина
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
Дом выглядел так, как будто там жила неопрятная женщина.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

перчатки
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Она надела теплые перчатки, чтобы защитить свои руки от холода.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

выпуклый или надутый
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Его выпуклый живот показался после еды.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

мрачный
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Он стал мрачным после потери работы.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

институт
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Институты играют важную роль в управлении.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

структура
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Структура разработана для обеспечения безопасности и функциональности.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

интерполяция
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
Учёный использовал интерполяцию для прогнозирования недостающих точек данных.
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

откровенный; честный; прямой
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
Я ценю ваше откровенное мнение о проекте.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

побудительный
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Побудительные слова менеджера вдохновили команду работать усерднее.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

ничтожный
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Ему заплатили ничтожную сумму за тяжёлую работу.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

кешью орехи
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Кешью орехи часто используются в индийских сладостях и карри.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

афазия
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
После инсульта ей поставили диагноз афазии.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

повторяющийся
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Она страдает от повторяющихся головных болей уже несколько месяцев.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

цивилизация
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
Древний Египет известен своей замечательной цивилизацией.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

самоутверждение
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Ежедневное самоутверждение может повысить вашу уверенность в себе.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

аутархия
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Нация попыталась достичь аутархии, чтобы уменьшить зависимость от импорта.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

робость
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Его робость помешала ему говорить на встрече.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

использование
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
Увеличение использования пластика требует лучшего управления отходами.
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

зевок
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
Она не смогла сдержать зевок во время скучной лекции.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

место
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
Я нашел отличное место для пикника в парке.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

клише
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
Речь была наполнена старыми клише, которые не смогли вдохновить аудиторию.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

колючий; трудный
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Острая проблема сокращения бюджета требует тщательного рассмотрения.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

главным образом
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
Фестиваль празднуется главным образом молодыми людьми.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

ритуал
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Свадебный ритуал был выполнен с большой торжественностью.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

официант
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Официант вежливо принёс меню и принял заказ.
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 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.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

единогласно
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
Предложение было принято единогласно.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

старость
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Он провел свою старость, вспоминая свою молодость.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

консервативный
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
У него консервативные взгляды на семью и общество.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

список
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Судья просмотрел список до начала заседания.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

плагиат
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
Студента исключили за плагиат в его эссе.
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

ошеломлённый
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
Я был ошеломлён его внезапным объявлением.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

папа
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
Папа сегодня заберёт меня из школы.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

агент
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
Риэлтор показал нам несколько домов.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

предвидение
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
С немного предвидением, мы могли бы избежать этой проблемы.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

прозвище
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Его прозвище — 'Тигр', потому что он очень смелый.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

предок
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Она исследовала свое родословное дерево, чтобы узнать о своих предках.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

ухудшение, обострение
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Задержка вызвала большое раздражение у пассажиров.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

исполнение
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
Певец исполнил трогательное исполнение классической песни.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

прикладывать усилие
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Он приложил всю свою силу, чтобы поднять тяжелую коробку.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

субмарина
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Подводные кабели облегчают международную связь.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

орлятко
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
Орлятко ждал в гнезде, когда его мать вернется.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

контриск
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
Ответчик подал контриск против истца.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

неоплачиваемый; без оплаты
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Она работала неоплачиваемым стажером в течение шести месяцев.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

упрямый
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
Упрямый принтер отказался работать, когда он был наиболее необходим.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

присматривать за
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Она присматривает за младшим братом, пока родители на работе.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

пышная и привлекательная женщина
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Актрису описали как жизнерадостную и пышную женщину.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

расследовать
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
Полиция будет тщательно расследовать происшествие.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

унизить
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Она была поражена, когда споткнулась на сцене.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

пироман
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
Пироман был арестован за поджог нескольких зданий.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

расширение
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
Волонтёрство помогает в расширении социальных сетей.
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

прозрачный
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
Она носила прозрачное платье, которое мерцало на солнечном свете.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

в течение всего
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Она работала всю ночь.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

давление
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
Давление ситуации заставило его нервничать.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

решетчатая структура
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Сад был украшен деревянной решетчатой конструкцией, покрытой лозами.