B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

приз

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

Он выиграл первый приз в конкурсе.

C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

смягчение

Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Example

Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.

Смягчение последствий изменения климата требует совместных усилий.

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

прехенсильный

Meaning

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

Example

The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.

Обезьяна использовала свой преhensильный хвост, чтобы повиснуть на ветке.

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

кусок / выбросить

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

Он использовал кусок бумаги, чтобы записать номер.

C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

паника

Meaning

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Example

When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.

Когда концерт был отменен, в толпе началась паника.

B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

пьяный

Meaning

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example

He was too drunk to walk straight.

Он был слишком пьян, чтобы идти прямо.

A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

желтый; трусливый

Meaning

having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly

Example

The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.

Желтые цветы распустились весной.

C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

хвалебный

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.

Example

The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.

Оратор дал восхвалительный отчет о достижениях лидера.

C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

неоднозначный

Meaning

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Example

His equivocal answer confused everyone.

Его неоднозначный ответ запутал всех.

C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

сокращать

Meaning

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

Example

The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.

Компания была вынуждена сократить свои расходы из-за сокращения бюджета.

A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

ниже

Meaning

At a lower level or position than something else.

Example

The basement is below the ground floor.

Подвал находится ниже первого этажа.

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

бескорыстие

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

Бескорыстие - важная ценность для построения сообщества.

A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

зал; коридор

Meaning

a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.

Церемония вручения дипломов прошла в главном холле университета.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

благочестие

Meaning

the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice

Example

His piety was evident in his daily prayers.

Его благочестие было очевидно в его ежедневных молитвах.

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

ясли

Meaning

a room or place where young children are cared for

Example

She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.

Она работает в яслях, заботясь о младенцах.

A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

пароль

Meaning

a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something

Example

Make sure your password is strong and unique.

Убедитесь, что ваш пароль надежный и уникальный.

C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

причудливо

Meaning

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

Example

She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.

Она украсила свою комнату причудливо разноцветными воздушными шарами.

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

экипировать

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

Солдаты были экипированы всем боевым снаряжением.

A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

клоун; комический артист, особенно в цирке, который носит традиционный костюм и преувеличенный макияж

Meaning

a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup

Example

The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.

Дети громко смеялись над глупыми выходками смешного клоуна.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

расстройство

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

Протест закончился расстройством, когда толпа стала агрессивной.

B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

мгновенно

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

Он мгновенно ответил на сообщение.

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

импульс; внезапное желание

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

Она купила дорогое платье под импульсом и позже пожалела о покупке.

C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

божественное вдохновение

Meaning

a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse

Example

The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.

Поэт написал стихи под внезапным божественным вдохновением.

C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

хна

Meaning

a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin

Example

The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.

Руки невесты были красиво украшены сложными узорами хны для ее свадебной церемонии.

C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

увлажнять, ослаблять

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

Example

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

Дождь ослабил возбуждение от открытого концерта.

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

блестящие украшения

Meaning

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

Example

Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.

Её платье было покрыто серебристыми блестящими украшениями, которые сверкали на свету.

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

безумие

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

Объявление о распродаже вызвало покупательскую ярость в торговом центре.

A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

шанс

Meaning

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

Example

He took a chance and applied for the job.

Он рискнул и подал заявку на работу.

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

антропология

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

Она решила специализироваться на антропологии в университете.

C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

октаво (размер книги, получаемый путем складывания листа бумаги в восемь частей)

Meaning

A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).

Example

The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.

Старая библиотека содержала редкие издания в октаве Шекспира.

B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

ворота; вход

Meaning

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

Example

The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.

Древняя каменная арка служила входом в великолепный дворец.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

восстание

Meaning

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

Example

The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.

Правительство боролось с растущим восстанием.

B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

переработать

Meaning

To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

Example

She had to revise her essay before submission.

Ей нужно было переработать свое эссе перед подачей.

C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

защищаемый

Meaning

able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection

Example

His argument was strong and tenable in court.

Его аргумент был сильным и защитимым в суде.

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

пикантность

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

Острота чеснока заполнила кухню.

B1 verb /træk/

track

отслеживать

Meaning

To follow or trace the course or progress of something.

Example

Someone can easily track your location on social media.

Кто-то может легко отслеживать ваше местоположение в социальных сетях.

C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

сжать

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller

Example

The file was compressed to save storage space.

Файл был сжат для экономии места.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

атеистический

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.

Example

She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.

Она выросла в атеистической семье, где не было религиозных ритуалов.

C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

вездесущность

Meaning

The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

Example

The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.

Вездесущность смартфонов преобразила коммуникацию.

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

саботёр

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

Саботёр был арестован до того, как он успел установить бомбу.

A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

учить

Meaning

to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding

Example

Children learn quickly when they are interested.

Дети учат быстро, когда они заинтересованы.

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

легко вызывающий тошноту, головокружение или отвращение

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

Ей стало плохо при виде крови.

C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

редкий

Meaning

Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.

Example

The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.

Галерея представила много редких произведений искусства неизвестных художников.

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

утрата среды обитания

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

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

B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

гений

Meaning

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

Example

Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.

Эйнштейн был признан гением за свои революционные вклады в физику.

C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

место уединения

Meaning

A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.

Example

The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.

Монах провел годы в уединении вдали от общества.

C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

аморально

Meaning

In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.

Example

He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.

Он действовал аморально, игнорируя последствия своих действий.

C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

примирить, наладить, урегулировать

Meaning

Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.

Example

They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.

Они пытались примирить свои различия через открытое общение.

C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

орфография

Meaning

The conventional spelling system of a language.

Example

English orthography can be confusing for learners.

Английская орфография может быть запутанной для учащихся.

B2 verb /sæk/

sack

уволить

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

Компания уволила его за плохую работу.

C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

нумизматический

Meaning

relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals

Example

He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.

У него есть нумизматическая коллекция редких монет со всего мира.

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

персонал

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

Компания нанимает больше персонала для своего нового филиала.

C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

задушить/контролировать скорость

Meaning

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

Example

The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.

Водитель уменьшил скорость, чтобы замедлить автомобиль.

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

завлекать

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

Она уговорила его подписать контракт.

A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

путешествовать

Meaning

Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.

Example

They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.

Они путешествовали в Антарктиду с большой группой.

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

прикрепить / приклеить

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

Пожалуйста, прикрепите марку к конверту.

C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

ягода розы

Meaning

a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor

Example

The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.

У ягоды розы нежный цветочный вкус, который напоминает мне розы.

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

зависимый

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

Многие люди зависимы от социальных сетей.

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

познание

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

Квантовая физика вне моего понимания.

A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

шутить

Meaning

to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner

Example

I'm just kidding with you.

Я просто шучу с тобой.

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

слабость, связанная с возрастом

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

Старик стал сенильным и забыл знакомые лица.

C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

фанатизм

Meaning

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

Example

Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.

Религиозный фанатизм может привести к нетерпимости и конфликтам.

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

недостаток; потребность

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

В зонах, пострадавших от засухи, не хватает пресной воды.

C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

резкая боль

Meaning

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

Example

He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.

Он почувствовал резкую боль вины после того, как солгал своему другу.

C2 noun /liːən/

lien

залог

Meaning

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

Example

The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.

Банк наложил залог на дом, пока ипотека не была погашена.

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

тень

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень через сад вечером.

C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

цензурировать

Meaning

To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.

Example

The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.

Издатель решил цензурировать роман перед повторным изданием.

A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

океан

Meaning

A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.

Example

The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.

Океан покрывает более 70% поверхности Земли.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

повстанец

Meaning

A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.

Example

The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.

Армия арестовала нескольких повстанцев после атаки.

B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

сущность

Meaning

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

Example

The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.

Новая компания будет работать как отдельная юридическая сущность.

C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

преданность

Meaning

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Example

A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.

Преданность собаки своему владельцу несравнима.

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

плохое поведение

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

Учитель наказал студента за его плохое поведение.

C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

резиденциальный координатор

Meaning

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

Example

The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.

Резиденциальный координатор приветствовал всех представителей.

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

саранча

Meaning

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

Example

The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.

Саранча уничтожила все поле пшеницы.

A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

забор

Meaning

a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier

Example

They built a fence around the garden.

Они построили забор вокруг сада.

B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

трио из трех человек

Meaning

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

Example

The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.

Джазовое трио сыграло великолепно на концерте.

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

метла

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

Она использовала старую метлу, чтобы подмести опавшие листья с веранды.

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

протест

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

Студенты организовали протест.

C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

паланквин

Meaning

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

Example

The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.

Невесту несли к церемонии на украшенном паланкине.

A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

где угодно

Meaning

in or to any place; wherever

Example

You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.

Ты можешь сидеть где угодно в этом ресторане.

C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

ошибка

Meaning

An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.

Example

The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.

Ошибка политика быстро распространилась в социальных сетях.

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

иракский

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

Иракская культура богата и разнообразна.

A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

проблема, публикация, распределение

Meaning

A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.

Example

The magazine will issue a new edition next week.

Журнал выпустит новое издание на следующей неделе.

C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

похотливый

Meaning

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

Example

The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.

Персонаж был изображен как похотливый старик.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

форма метафоры

Meaning

A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.

Example

The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.

Поэт представил метаформу, чтобы соединить образы с конструкцией.

B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

знаменитость

Meaning

a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports

Example

The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.

Знаменитость была окружена поклонниками в аэропорту.

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

две трети

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

Две трети студентов сдали экзамен.

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

скульптор

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

Скульптор потратил месяцы на создание прекрасной мраморной статуи.

A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

леса

Meaning

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Example

Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.

Леса предоставляют укрытие и пищу для бабочек.

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

активно

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

Он активно участвует в общественных работах.

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

работа с иглой, вышивка

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

Ее бабушка научила ее искусству работы с иглой.

B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Emotion

эмоция

Meaning

a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships

Example

Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.

Ее лицо показывало все эмоции, которые она чувствовала внутри.

A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

дедушка/бабушка

Meaning

the parent of one's father or mother

Example

My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.

Мои бабушка и дедушка живут в маленькой деревне недалеко от холмов.

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

обогащение

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

Культурное обогащение способствует более глубокому пониманию традиций.

C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

билатеральный

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

Две страны подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение.

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

техника

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

Техника художника в акварели впечатлила судей.

C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

ссориться по мелочам

Meaning

To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.

Example

The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.

Дети начали спорить из-за последнего куска торта.

C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

необычный

Meaning

Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.

Example

She has a very offbeat sense of humor.

У неё очень необычное чувство юмора.

A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

снимать; взлетать

Meaning

to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular

Example

The airplane will take off in ten minutes.

Самолет взлетит через десять минут.

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

похититель

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

Полиция арестовала похитителя после долгих поисков.

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

сакристия

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

Священник вошел в сакристию перед началом мессы.

C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

деревянный забор

Meaning

a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison

Example

The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.

Заключенные были помещены внутрь деревянного забора.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

радар

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

Радар зафиксировал неизвестный самолет, приближающийся к базе.

C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

фальсифицированный

Meaning

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

Example

Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.

Власти изъяли фальсифицированные лекарства со склада.

B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

двигаться быстро и внезапно; сильно ударить или сломать что-то

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

Она быстро побежала через улицу, чтобы поймать автобус.

C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

дискреционный

Meaning

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

Example

He set aside some discretionary income for travel.

Он отложил немного дискреционного дохода на путешествия.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

неумолимый

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

Неумолимый рост технологий меняет каждый аспект жизни.

A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

скала

Meaning

a large, solid piece of mineral matter

Example

The mountain was made of solid rock.

Гора была сделана из твердой скалы.

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

оптический

Meaning

related to or used in seeing or sight

Example

The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.

Оптическая иллюзия обманула всех на выставке.

C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

актуарий

Meaning

A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.

Актуарий рассчитал риск перед финализацией страхового полиса.

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

грех

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

Он исповедал свой грех священнику.

растворимость

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

Растворимость соли в воде высокая.