C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

сторонник, пропагандист

Meaning

a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan

Example

She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.

Она сильный сторонник возобновляемых источников энергии.

B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

механик

Meaning

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

Example

The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.

Механик отремонтировал двигатель менее чем за час.

B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

молочник

Meaning

a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses

Example

The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.

Молочник доставляет свежее молоко в наш дом каждое утро.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

неправедный

Meaning

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example

Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.

Рабство было одной из самых несправедливых практик в истории.

C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

кмин

Meaning

aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking

Example

Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.

Семена кумина часто используются в традиционных индийских рецептах хлеба.

B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

скоро; через короткое время; кратко

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

Example

The meeting will begin shortly.

Встреча начнется скоро.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

хаос

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

Протесты превратились в хаос, когда толпа столкнулась с полицией.

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

щедро

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

Она щедро пожертвовала деньги, чтобы помочь бедным.

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

пришествие

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

Пришествие интернета изменило способ общения людей.

C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

омофон

Meaning

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.

Example

The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.

Слова 'pair' и 'pear' — это омофоны.

C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

ледяным образом

Meaning

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Example

She replied icily to his question.

Она ответила ледяным образом на его вопрос.

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

выражать несогласие

Meaning

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

Example

She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.

Она выразила недовольство своим другом по поводу рискованного решения.

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

пестрый

Meaning

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

Example

She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.

Она носила пестрое ожерелье, которое не сочеталось с её элегантным платьем.

B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

импликация

Meaning

A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

Example

The implication of climate change is severe.

Импликация изменения климата серьезна.

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

оптимизм

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

Её оптимизм помог ей преодолеть трудные времена.

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

привести в порядок / тип дерева

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

Он привел свою комнату в порядок до того, как пришли гости.

B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

цветная капуста

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

Запечённая цветная капуста - это вкусное и полезное гарнирное блюдо.

C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

перехитрить

Meaning

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

Example

The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.

Малая компания сумела перехитрить своего большого соперника.

A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

окно

Meaning

an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air

Example

Please open the window for fresh air.

пожалуйста, откройте окно для свежего воздуха.

C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

шершень

Meaning

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

Example

The hornet built its nest under the roof.

Шершень построил свое гнездо под крышей.

A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

правительство

Meaning

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Example

The government rejected the demands.

Правительство отклонило требования.

B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

глобализация

Meaning

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Example

Globalization has connected economies across the world.

Глобализация объединила экономики по всему миру.

B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

домашняя птица

Meaning

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

Example

The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.

Фермер разводил домашнюю птицу в своем дворе для свежих яиц и мяса.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

кровное родство

Meaning

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

Example

The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.

Степень кровного родства была важна в законах о наследовании.

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

тон, подача

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

Тон певца был идеален во время исполнения.

C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

произношение и выбор слов

Meaning

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

Example

A strong diction enhances communication skills.

Сильная дикция улучшает коммуникативные навыки.

Meaning

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

Example

The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.

C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

просцениум

Meaning

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage

Example

The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.

Актеры поклонились перед просцениумом, прежде чем покинуть сцену.

A1 noun /sɪks/

six

шесть

Meaning

the number 6

Example

There are six apples on the table.

На столе шесть яблок.

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

значительно

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

Новая политика значительно улучшила условия труда.

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

оспаривать, конкурс

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

Она решила оспаривать выборы против действующего кандидата.

B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

подтверждать

Meaning

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

Example

The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.

Учёный усердно работал, чтобы подтвердить результаты эксперимента.

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

урожай

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

Урожайность сельскохозяйственных культур снизилась из-за экстремальных погодных условий.

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

акула

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

Акула — мощный хищник океана.

B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

торнадо

Meaning

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

Example

The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.

Торнадо разрушило несколько домов в деревне

C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

зимний

Meaning

Relating to or occurring in winter.

Example

The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.

Зимний сезон часто суров в горах.

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

великолепный; замечательный; впечатляющий

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

Замок выглядел великолепно на закате.

A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

восьмой

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

Она финишировала на восьмом месте в гонке.

C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

созвучие, гармония

Meaning

Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.

Example

The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.

Созвучие между их идеями сделало проект успешным.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

незавершенный

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

Его незавершенные идеи требовали дополнительного исследования для дальнейшей разработки.

C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

преобладающий

Meaning

Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.

Example

The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.

Преобладающее влияние СМИ формирует общественное мнение.

C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

лицо, которому что-то предоставлено в качестве залога

Meaning

a person to whom something is pledged or given as security

Example

The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.

Банк является залогодержателем до тех пор, пока кредит не будет погашен.

A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

тридцать

Meaning

equivalent to the number 30

Example

He is thirty years old.

Ему тридцать лет.

C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

расшифровывать, декодировать, переводить

Meaning

To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.

Example

It took hours to decipher the ancient script.

Потребовались часы, чтобы расшифровать древний текст.

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

делегат

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

Каждая страна отправила делегата для участия в международной конференции.

C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

волнистый

Meaning

Having a wavy surface or form.

Example

The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.

Художник нарисовал волнистое море на закате.

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

перерасход

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

Перерасход природных ресурсов приводит к экологическому ухудшению.

A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

шаги

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

Маленькие шаги снижают перегрузку.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

невежливо

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

Он невежливо говорил с официантом, несмотря на хорошее обслуживание.

B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

в конце концов; наконец

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

После многих лет усердной работы она, наконец, стала врачом.

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

дрожать

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

Она вздрогнула при мысли о том, чтобы идти одной в темном лесу.

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 /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

скромный

Meaning

reserved, modest, and shy

Example

She gave him a demure smile.

Она подарила ему скромную улыбку.

B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

союз

Meaning

the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states

Example

The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.

Объединение двух компаний создало мощную корпорацию.

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

счастье

Meaning

To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.

Example

The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

середина

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

Она присоединилась к проекту в середине июня.

B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

выставка

Meaning

a public display of works of art or other items of interest

Example

The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.

Художественная выставка представила картины местных художников со всего региона.

C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

изгнанник

Meaning

rejected by society; excluded person

Example

He felt like an outcast in his new school.

Он чувствовал себя как изгнанник в своей новой школе.

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

недоедание; плохое питание

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

Недоедание среди детей - это серьезная общественная угроза здоровью.

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

аналитический, исследовательский, логический

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

У нее аналитический подход к решению проблем.

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

проникать

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

Пуля проникла в стену.

C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

завещание проверка

Meaning

the official proving of a will in a court of law

Example

The family had to go through probate after his death.

Семья должна была пройти через процесс проверки завещания после его смерти.

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

утомительный

Meaning

causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest

Example

The long journey was extremely tiring.

Долгое путешествие было крайне утомительным.

C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

неуклюжий

Meaning

clumsy or inept in handling things or situations

Example

His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.

Его неуклюжая попытка починить компьютер только ухудшила ситуацию.

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

истощённый

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

Истощённая собака была спасена из заброшенного дома.

A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

умный, сообразительный

Meaning

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

Example

She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.

Она достаточно умна, чтобы быстро решить головоломку.

C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

неверие

Meaning

lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt

Example

His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.

Его неверие в сверхъестественное сделало его скептиком.

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

религиозный образ или символ

Meaning

A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Example

The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.

Церковь выставила красиво написанную икону Богоматери.

C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

идти по воде

Meaning

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

Example

The children waded in the shallow river.

Дети шли по мелкой реке.

C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

гидра

Meaning

a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it

Example

Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.

Коррупция как гидра, её трудно победить полностью.

C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

прогресс

Meaning

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

Example

The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.

Компания сделала значительный прогресс на мобильном рынке.

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

большая книга или манускрипт

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

Библиотека хранит древний фолиант Шекспира.

C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

оздоровительный

Meaning

Promoting good health; beneficial to health.

Example

A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.

Оздоровительная диета включает свежие фрукты и овощи.

C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

сознательно

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

He wittingly withheld information from the police.

Он сознательно скрывал информацию от полиции.

C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

связанный с пьянством

Meaning

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

Example

The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.

Студенты устроили пьяную вечеринку после экзаменов.

C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

рефрактор

Meaning

A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

Example

Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.

Рефракторные телескопы используют линзы для фокусировки света.

A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

создавать

Meaning

To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen

Example

Pollution creates environmental and health issues.

Загрязнение создает проблемы с окружающей средой и здоровьем.

C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

амортизация

Meaning

The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.

Example

The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.

График амортизации показал план погашения на 10 лет.

C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

доминировать

Meaning

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

Example

He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.

Он склонен доминировать над своими младшими коллегами.

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо

Meaning

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

Example

Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.

C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

кинетический

Meaning

Relating to or resulting from motion.

Example

Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.

Кинетическая энергия увеличивается по мере того, как объект движется быстрее.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

реверенд, почтенный

Meaning

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

Example

The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

Реверенд произнес вдохновляющую проповедь в церкви.

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

гордый / неприличный

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

Его высокомерные замечания обидели аудиторию.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

ежегодный

Meaning

happening once every year

Example

The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.

Компания проводит ежегодное собрание для всех своих акционеров.

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

пренебрегать

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

Он почувствовал обиду, когда его приглашение было пренебрежено.

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

невыгода

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

Доминирование урду поставило бенгалов в невыгодное положение.

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

отменить приказ

Meaning

to revoke or cancel an order or command

Example

The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.

Генерал немедленно отменил предыдущие приказы.

B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

верующий

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

Она твёрдо верит в труд и честность.

C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

похвала

Meaning

Praise and honor received for an achievement.

Example

She received kudos for her excellent performance.

Она получила похвалу за свое отличное выступление.

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

пошлина / ущерб

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

Наводнение нанесло большой ущерб деревне.

C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

угодливый

Meaning

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

Example

The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.

Официант сделал угодливый поклон каждому клиенту.

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

смесь

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

Новая политика - это смесь нескольких предыдущих законов.

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

оправдывать

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

Присяжные решили оправдать подсудимого по всем обвинениям.

B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

жизненный; живой; веселый

Meaning

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

Example

The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.

Дети провели живое обсуждение о своих любимых книгах.

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

сжимать

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Она сжала тюбик с зубной пастой, чтобы извлечь последнюю часть.

B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

манера

Meaning

a way in which something is done or happens

Example

He spoke in a polite manner.

Он говорил вежливо.

C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

сексуплицировать

Meaning

to make or become six times as great or as many

Example

Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.

Через два квартала кампания увеличила их ежедневные регистрации в шесть раз.

C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

трансфузируемый

Meaning

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Example

Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.

Только трансфузируемые группы крови используются в больнице.

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

амнистия

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

Правительство объявило амнистию для всех политических заключенных.

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

бледный, особенно из-за плохого здоровья; лишенный вещества или жизненной силы

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

Его бледное лицо показывало признаки болезни.

C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

фарс, игра в мимику

Meaning

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

Example

The trial was nothing more than a political charade.

Процесс был ничем иным, как политическим фарсом.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

роскошный

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

Гостям подали роскошный банкет.

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

атмосфера

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

Атмосфера в ресторане была расслабленной и уютной, идеально подходящей для непринужденного ужина.

A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

усилие

Meaning

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

Example

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

Она вложила много усилий в подготовку к финальному экзамену.

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

умеренно

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

Она занимается спортом умеренно, чтобы оставаться здоровой.

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

модный

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

Она всегда носит модную одежду на каждой вечеринке.

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

строгий; жесткий

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

Учитель дал студентам строгое предупреждение по поводу жульничества.

A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

электронный

Meaning

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

Example

She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.

Она купила электронную клавиатуру для своих музыкальных занятий.

B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

жилище

Meaning

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example

The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

Отель предоставляет комфортное жилье для туристов.

B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

литература

Meaning

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject

Example

She studied English literature at university.

Она изучала английскую литературу в университете.

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

карильон

Meaning

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

Example

The carillon bells rang across the town square.

Звуки карильона разнеслись по площади города.

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

влечение; воображение или фантазия

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

У ребенка было желание стать известным астронавтом, когда он вырастет.