C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

расточительство

Meaning

the quality of being wastefully extravagant

Example

His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.

Его расточительность с деньгами оставила его банкротом.

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

удаление

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

Утилизация отходов имеет решающее значение для поддержания чистоты окружающей среды.

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

временная приостановка

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

Проект был приостановлен до тех пор, пока средства не стали доступны.

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

обетный

Meaning

Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.

Example

She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.

Она зажгла обетную свечу в церкви как молитву.

A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

первый

Meaning

coming before all others in time, order, or importance

Example

She was the first to arrive at the meeting.

Она была первой, кто пришел на встречу.

C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

средства к существованию

Meaning

A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.

Example

Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.

Рыболовство — основной источник средств к существованию прибрежных сообществ.

C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

вспомогательный

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

Компания предоставляет вспомогательные услуги для здравоохранения.

C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

раздосадовать

Meaning

to make someone dissatisfied or discontented

Example

The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.

Несправедливое обращение раздосадовало рабочих.

C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

встречный иск

Meaning

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

Example

The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.

Адвокат подал встречный иск против обвинителя.

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

добыча

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

Львы охотятся на зебрах в дикой природе.

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

импульс

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

Компания набрала импульс после запуска нового продукта.

C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

требовать возврата долга

Meaning

to demand payment of a debt persistently

Example

The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.

Арендодатель несколько раз потребовал оплаты задолженности по аренде.

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

фосфоресценция

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

Глубоководные существа демонстрировали красивую фосфоресценцию.

C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

ругать

Meaning

To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.

Example

The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.

Политик быстро начал ругать своих оппонентов во время дебатов.

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

без раздумий

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

Она дала ответ без раздумий на его серьезный вопрос.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

привлекательный

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

Новый учитель очень привлекательный и с ним легко общаться.

C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

завидный

Meaning

causing envy; desirable

Example

Her success was enviable among her peers.

Её успех был завидным среди коллег.

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

покрытый мхом; с мхом, растущим на нем

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

Старый ствол дерева был покрыт мхом и покрыт зеленой растительностью.

A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

победный

Meaning

achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success

Example

She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.

У неё победный настрой, который вдохновляет всю команду.

C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

взимать меньше

Meaning

To charge less than the correct or fair amount.

Example

The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.

Продавец случайно взял с меня меньше за продукты.

C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

измена

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

Его обвинили в измене против государства.

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

зебра

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

Зебра бегала по африканской саванне с своим стадом.

A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

скучный

Meaning

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Example

The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.

Лекция была настолько скучной, что несколько студентов уснули.

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

загадка

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

Древняя загадка сбивала с толку всех учёных на протяжении многих лет.

B1 noun fləʊ

flow

поток

Meaning

The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream

Example

The flow of information must be secured.

Поток информации должен быть обеспечен.

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

остерегаться

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

Остерегайтесь собаки у ворот.

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

готовить

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

Моя мама любит готовить традиционные блюда.

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

чистота; чистота; свобода от загрязнений

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

Чистота горной воды была замечательной.

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 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

последствия

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Последствия землетрясения были разрушительными.

C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

убивать

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

Герой поклялся убить дракона.

A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

онлайн

Meaning

connected to or available through the internet

Example

I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.

Я предпочитаю делать покупки онлайн, а не ходить по магазинам.

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

соединять

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

Техник соединил два провода, чтобы восстановить соединение.

A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

двоюродный брат/сестра

Meaning

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

Example

My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.

Мой двоюродный брат приезжает к нам в эти выходные.

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

опасность; риск

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

Курение - это серьезная угроза для здоровья, которая может привести к раку легких и заболеваниям сердца.

C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

жестоко обращаться

Meaning

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

Example

The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.

Режим обвинили в жестоком обращении с мирными жителями.

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

с нетерпением; с большим желанием

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

Дети с нетерпением ждали, когда начнется отпуск.

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

убедить

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

Она убедила его пойти на встречу.

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

дифференцировать

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

Важно дифференцировать факты и мнения.

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

глоссарий

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

Учебник включает полезный глоссарий в конце для определения технических терминов.

C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

абоминировать

Meaning

to feel hatred or loathing for something

Example

She abominates cruelty to animals.

Она ненавидит жестокость по отношению к животным.

C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

забивать / деревянный башмак

Meaning

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

Example

The sink was clogged with food waste.

Раковина была забита пищевыми отходами.

C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

удалить

Meaning

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

Example

The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.

Хирург успешно удалил опухоль.

C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

гомеопатия

Meaning

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

Example

He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.

Он верит в гомеопатию для лечения обычных простуд.

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

домохозяйка

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

Она решила быть домохозяйкой, воспитывая детей.

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

воспринимать лично

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

Не воспринимай это лично, он не хотел тебя обидеть.

C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

нравы

Meaning

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community

Example

Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.

Социальные нравы часто диктуют, как люди ведут себя на публике.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

осведомленный

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

Он был осведомлен о рисках, прежде чем начать проект.

C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

взрываться внутрь

Meaning

To collapse or burst inward violently.

Example

The old building imploded during the demolition.

Старое здание разрушилось во время сноса.

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

порождать

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

Речь породила надежду среди людей.

C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

похоронный работник

Meaning

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

Example

The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.

Похоронный работник подготовил тело для похоронной службы.

B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

благословение; дар;

Meaning

a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor

Example

Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.

Здоровье — это благословение, которое мы должны ценить.

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

шум

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

Шум с строительной площадки был очень раздражающим.

C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

путешествие

Meaning

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

Example

Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.

Их путешествие по Азии длилось два года.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

предки

Meaning

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

Example

We must honor the traditions of our forebears.

Мы должны почитать традиции наших предков.

C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

костный

Meaning

consisting of or turned into bone; bony

Example

The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.

Окаменелость показала костные структуры древнего существа.

C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

перепроизводство

Meaning

The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.

Example

The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.

Экономический кризис был вызван перепроизводством товаров.

C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

раскаяние

Meaning

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done

Example

He felt deep remorse for his actions.

Он почувствовал глубокое раскаяние за свои поступки.

C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

вспомнить

Meaning

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

Example

He bethought himself of the promise he had made.

Он вспомнил о обещании, которое он дал.

C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

пещера

Meaning

a large cave or chamber in a cave

Example

The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.

Исследователи вошли в темную пещеру под горой.

C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

кричать громко

Meaning

to shout or cry loudly

Example

The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.

Ребенок кричал всю ночь, не давая всем уснуть.

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

дикое; жестокое; варварское

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

Дикая атака потрясла всех.

C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

флотилия

Meaning

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

Example

A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.

Флотилия рыболовных судов покинула порт на рассвете.

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

фреска

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

Художник нарисовал красивый мурал на стене школы.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

вертикальный

Meaning

Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.

Example

The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.

Небоскрёб имеет идеально вертикальный дизайн.

A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

драма

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

Она любит смотреть исторические драмеди-сериалы.

A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Да

Meaning

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

Example

‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’

‘Ты понимаешь?’ ‘Да.’

B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

риск

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

Принятие этой инвестиции связано с высоким риском потери денег.

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

потреблять

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

Человек потребляет около 20 кг пластика ежегодно.

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

посягательство

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

Жители деревни протестовали против посягательства на их сельскохозяйственные земли.

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

засада

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

Солдаты планировали устроить засаду на врага на рассвете.

B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

экономики

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.

Развивающиеся экономики быстро растут в последние десятилетия.

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

кудрявый

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

У неё от природы кудрявые волосы.

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

винтовка

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

Солдат нес винтовку во время задания.

A2 noun /æd/

ad

объявление

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

Компания выпустила новое объявление для своего смартфона.

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

христианство

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

Христианство имеет миллионы последователей по всему миру.

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.

A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

безопасно

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

Едьте осторожно по обледенелой дороге.

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

настоящий

Meaning

real and authentic; not fake or artificial

Example

This is a genuine leather bag.

Это настоящая кожаная сумка.

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

зеленая энергия

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

Зеленая энергия уменьшает ущерб окружающей среде.

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

надежность

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

Клиенты ценят надежность нашего сервиса.

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

авторские права

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

Она имеет авторские права на книгу.

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

препятствие

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

Отсутствие финансирования — серьезное препятствие для проекта.

C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

вечный

Meaning

never-ending or continuous

Example

She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.

Она жила в вечном страхе быть раскрытой.

C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

инкубатор

Meaning

a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop

Example

The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.

Недоношенного ребенка поместили в инкубатор для ухода.

C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

деликатес; изысканное или дорогое блюдо;

Meaning

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

Example

The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.

Шеф-повар приготовил местный деликатес, который был знаменит по всей области.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

пустой; полый;

Meaning

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

Example

The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.

Полый ствол дерева предоставил укрытие для мелких животных.

B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

постоянный

Meaning

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

Example

Consistent performance leads to success.

Постоянная работа ведет к успеху.

B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

победа

Meaning

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Example

The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.

Победа Бангладеш 16 декабря - это момент гордости.

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

бронза

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

Статуя была сделана из твердой бронзы.

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

ждать

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

Пожалуйста, подождите здесь, пока я принесу документы.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

лёгкая работа

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

Ему дали лёгкую работу в университете как награду за его лояльность.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

искатель недостатков

Meaning

a person who habitually finds fault with others

Example

He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.

Он такой искатель недостатков, что ничего, что делает кто-то, никогда не бывает достаточно хорошим.

C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

беспечность

Meaning

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

Example

She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.

Она шла с видом беспечности, не беспокоясь о предстоящих трудностях.

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

сковорода

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

Разогрейте масло в большой сковороде перед добавлением овощей.

C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

дискретный

Meaning

individually separate and distinct

Example

The course is divided into three discrete modules.

Курс разделён на три дискретных модуля.

C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

сужаться

Meaning

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

Example

The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.

Дорога сужается по мере того, как она достигает гор.

B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

банка

Meaning

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

Example

She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.

Она купила банку печенья в магазине.

C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

амфибия

Meaning

able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations

Example

The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.

Амфибийное транспортное средство может передвигаться как по земле, так и по воде.

A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

нет

Meaning

used to make a word or phrase negative

Example

I do not like spicy food.

Я не люблю острую еду.

C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

дивергенция

Meaning

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.

Example

The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.

Дивергенция в их мнениях привела к ожесточенной дискуссии.

C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

дистальный

Meaning

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

Example

The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.

Доктор осмотрел дистальный конец руки пациента.

C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

действие захвата; способность схватить что-то

Meaning

the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something

Example

Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.

Терапевты оценили способность пациента к захвату во время терапии рук.

A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

дружба

Meaning

A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.

Example

Their friendship has lasted since childhood.

Их дружба длится с детства.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

выразительный

Meaning

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

Example

Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.

Её глаза были настолько выразительными, что слова были не нужны.

A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

подушка

Meaning

a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping

Example

She rested her head on the soft pillow.

Она положила голову на мягкую подушку.

C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

стратегическое изменение, опорная точка, изменение процесса

Meaning

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

Example

The company decided to pivot its business strategy.

Компания решила изменить свою бизнес-стратегию.

C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

физиократия

Meaning

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

Example

Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.

Физиократия подчеркнула важность сельского хозяйства для национального богатства.

B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

послушный

Meaning

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Example

The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.

Послушный ученик всегда следует указаниям учителя.

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

плита

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

Рабочие положили бетонную плиту для фундамента.

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.

C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

намекать

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

Example

The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.

Профессор упомянул Шекспира во время лекции.

C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

солоноватый

Meaning

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

Example

The river estuary contained brackish water.

В устье реки была солоноватая вода.

A1 noun /tuː/

two

два

Meaning

the number following one

Example

She has two children.

У неё двое детей.