B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

президентский

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

Президенские выборы назначены на следующий месяц.

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

послевоенный

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

Поствоенное время увидело значительный экономический рост.

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

полуостров

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

Корейский полуостров находится в Восточной Азии.

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

вершина

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

Альпинисты достигли вершины горы Эверест.

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

псевдоним

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

Марк Твен был псевдонимом Сэмюэля Клеменса.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

предпочтительный

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

Предпочтительнее поехать на поезде, чем ехать на машине в час пик.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

парадокс

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

Парадокс свободы заключается в том, что она требует правил.

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

планировщик

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

Она использует ежедневник для организации своих встреч.

B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

преждевременный

Meaning

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

Example

His decision to quit the job was premature.

Его решение уйти с работы было преждевременным.

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

незначительный

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

Она часто расстраивается из-за самых незначительных вещей.

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

патент

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

Он запатентовал свое новое изобретение, чтобы защитить его от копирования.

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

психологический

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

Она изучала психологические эффекты травмы на детей.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

психиатрия

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

Она решила изучать психиатрию, чтобы помочь людям с психическими проблемами.

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

плантан

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

Плантан можно жарить, варить или запекать, и он является основным продуктом питания во многих тропических странах.

B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

веранда

Meaning

a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides

Example

We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.

Мы сидели на веранде и наслаждались вечерним бризом.

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

пахать

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

Фермер пашет поле каждую весну.

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

провоцировать

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

Его слова спровоцировали бурную дискуссию.

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

феноменальный

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

Команда достигла феноменального успеха на турнире.

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

реквизит

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

Актер забыл свой реквизит на сцене.

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

продуктивный

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

Работа из дома сделала меня более продуктивным, чем когда-либо.

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

перспективы

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

Перспективы роста выглядят обещающими.

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

протагоніст

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

Чарльз Дарней — один из протагонистов этой истории.

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

острый; прямой и однозначный

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

Она сделала прямое замечание о его поведении.

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

хищник

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

Львы - мощные хищники в саванне.

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

преуспевать

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

С упорным трудом и решимостью, она смогла преуспеть в своей карьере.

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

страстный

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

Он страстно увлечен охраной окружающей среды.

B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

иррациональный страх; отвращение

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example

She has a phobia of spiders.

У нее фобия на пауков.

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

опрос

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

Опрос показал, что большинство людей поддержало новую политику.

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

точно определить

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

Детектив смог точно определить местоположение подозреваемого.

B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

процессия; шествие;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

Свадебная процессия шла медленно к церкви.

B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

предварительный; вводный; предназначенный для подготовки

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

Она посещала подготовительные занятия перед финальным экзаменом.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

превалировать

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Справедливость всегда победит несправедливость.

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

квалифицированный

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

Она высококвалифицирована в нескольких языках.

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

примитивный; базовый; грубый; неразвиты; простой

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

Племя всё ещё использует примитивные инструменты для охоты и земледелия.

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

блокнот

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

Он написал её номер телефона на жёлтом блокноте.

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

прокол

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Мне пришлось исправить прокол на моем велосипеде сегодня утром.

B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

премия

Meaning

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Example

You need to pay your insurance premium every year.

Вам нужно платить вашу страховую премию каждый год.

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

преследование, стремление

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

Он посвятил свою жизнь стремлению к счастью.

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

изображать

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

Роман изображает яркую картину жизни в деревне.

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

загрязнять

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

Фабрики загрязняют окружающую среду токсичными химикатами.

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

прописывать

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

Доктор прописал лекарства от моего простуды.

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

провизия

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

Правительство обеспечило провизию для экстренных поставок во время наводнения.

B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

совершенство

Meaning

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

Example

The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.

Художник потратил годы, пытаясь достичь совершенства в своих картинах.

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

прокурор

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

Прокурор утверждал, что обвиняемый виновен в преступлении.

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

Фильм получил много рекламы перед своим выпуском.

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

зонд

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

Зонд собрал данные с поверхности планеты.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

многообещающий

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

Она многообещающий молодой ученый с отличными идеями.

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

преобладанию

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

Население города в основном молодое.

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

предпосылка / здание

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

Его аргумент был основан на ложной предпосылке.

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

защитный

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

Она носила защитный шлем, когда каталась на велосипеде.

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

обладать / иметь

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

Она обладает большим талантом в музыке.

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

перспектива

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

С его точки зрения решение было полностью неправильным.

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

умолять

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

Она умоляла о пощаде.

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

обрезать

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

Садовники обрезают деревья весной, чтобы стимулировать рост.

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

патриотизм

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

День Победы отражает патриотизм всей нации.

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

покровитель

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

Библиотека поддерживается щедрыми покровителями.

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

процветание

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

Страна достигла большого процветания за последнее десятилетие.

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

патриотичный

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

Патриотичные граждане отметили День независимости с большим энтузиазмом.

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

продвиженец

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

Продвиженец организовал концерт для новой группы.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

прибыльный

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

Компания стала очень прибыльной после внедрения новой стратегии.

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

панк

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

Он всегда увлекался панк-музыкой и модой.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

вероятный

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

Согласно прогнозу погоды, завтра, вероятно, будет дождь.

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

аспирант

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

Она занимается аспирантскими исследованиями по физике.

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

игривый, шаловливый

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

Щенок был очень игривым, бегал по саду.

B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

пистолет

Meaning

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

Example

The officer drew his pistol from the holster.

Офицер вытащил свой пистолет из кобуры.

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

плантация

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

Плантация сахарного тростника простиралась на несколько миль через долину.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

психический; экстрасенс

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

Экстрасенс заявила, что могла предсказать будущее.

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

наименьшая единица цифрового изображения или дисплея

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

Изображение размыто, потому что некоторые пиксели отсутствуют.

B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

воспринять

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

Я воспринимаю изменения в его поведении.

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

тосковать

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

После того как он переехал за границу, он сильно тосковал по своему родному городу.

B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

загрязнённый

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

Загрязнённый воздух вызывает серьёзные проблемы со здоровьем.

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

перспектива

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

Успех проекта открывает большие перспективы для экономики.

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

вредители, паразиты

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

Вредители могут повреждать растения и вызывать болезни.

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

пенсия

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

После выхода на пенсию он получает ежемесячную пенсию от компании.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

частица

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

Пылевые частицы плавали в воздухе возле окна.

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

воспитание

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

Эффективное воспитание помогает детям развивать уверенность в себе и независимость.

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

премьер-министр / главный

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

Французский премьер-министр обратился к нации.

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

очищать

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

Этот фильтр эффективно очистит воду.

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

проблематичный; вызывающий проблемы

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

Новые изменения в политике являются проблемными и требуют пересмотра.

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

крестьянин

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Крестьянин работал усердно в поле с рассвета до заката.

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtriət/

Patriot

патриот

Meaning

A person who loves and strongly supports their country.

Example

The patriot stood proudly under the national flag.

Патриот стоял гордо под национальным флагом.

B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

привилегия

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

Это привилегия работать с такими талантливыми людьми.

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

размышлять

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

Она размышляла о смысле стихотворения.

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

парламентский

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

Страна придерживается парламентской формы правления.

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

лепесток

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

Каждый лепесток ромашки был белым с желтым центром.

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

фотосинтез

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

Растения зависят от фотосинтеза для выживания.

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

плоское возвышение, стадия стабильности, период без изменений

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

После месяцев роста продажи достигли плато.

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

яма

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

Рабочие вырыли глубокую яму для строительства фундамента.

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

журнал

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

Она подписалась на научный журнал.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

частицы

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

Частицы PM2.5 наносят вред дыхательному здоровью.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

пиратство

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

Пиратство программного обеспечения обходится компаниям миллиардами долларов ежегодно.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

питон

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

Питон обвил свою добычу крепко.

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

галька

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

Он бросил гальку в пруд и наблюдал за волнами.

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

палитра

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

Художник смешал яркие оттенки на своей палитре перед тем, как начать рисовать.

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

парадировать, показывать

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

Солдаты парадировали по улицам в День независимости.

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning

relating to mental illness or its treatment

Example

The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

фальшивый, поддельный

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

Он дал фальшивую улыбку, чтобы скрыть свои настоящие чувства.

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

притворство, ложь

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

Его доброта была всего лишь притворством, чтобы завоевать доверие.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

преобладающий

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

Преобладающий цвет на картине - синий.

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

психология

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

Психология помогает нам понять, как люди думают и действуют.

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

размещение или назначение

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

Компания организовала трудоустройство для выпускников.

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

патрулировать

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

Полиция патрулирует улицы ночью, чтобы обеспечить безопасность.

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

паника

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

Пожарная тревога вызвала панику среди студентов.

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

овощечистка

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

Используйте овощечистку, чтобы снять кожуру с картошки.

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

счастье

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

Она не могла скрыть своё счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

каша

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

Она съела тарелку каши на завтрак.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

неотложный

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

Менеджеру пришлось одновременно решать несколько неотложных проблем.

B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

щипать

Meaning

to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount

Example

She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.

Она добавила немного соли в суп.

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

предпочтение

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

Она предпочитает классическую музыку поп-музыке.

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

предполагать

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

Я предполагаю, что она уже ушла на встречу.

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

вероятность

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

Завтра высокая вероятность дождя.

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

рецепт

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

Врач дал ей рецепт на антибиотики.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

пессимизм

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

Её постоянный пессимизм мешал оставаться оптимистичной.

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

влияние сверстников

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

Влияние сверстников может значительно формировать поведение молодежи.

B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

мошенничество с фишингом

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

Фишинг-имейлы часто обманывают людей, заставляя их раскрывать пароли.

B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

петиция

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

Они подписали петицию за улучшение безопасности на дорогах в этом районе.

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

креветка

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

Шеф приготовил вкусное карри с креветками и кокосовым молоком.

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

сорвать, собрать мужество

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

Она сорвала цветок в саду.

B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

полировать

Meaning

to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

Example

She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.

Ей нужно отполировать свои туфли перед собеседованием.

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

правдоподобный или вероятный

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

Его оправдание казалось правдоподобным, но у меня были сомнения.

B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

необработанный рис; рисовое поле

Meaning

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

Example

The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.

Фермеры усердно работали на рисовых полях во время сезона сбора урожая.