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C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

выступать
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Гвоздь выступал из деревянной доски.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

имманентный
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Он верил, что моральные ценности имманентны человеческой природе.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

банальность
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Банальность офисной жизни может быть утомительной.
C1 adjective deft

deft

ловкий
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Ловкие руки художника создали шедевр.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

кит
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
Синий кит — самое большое животное, когда-либо жившее на Земле.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

арсенал
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Солдаты хранили оружие в арсенале.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

небесный
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Небесные тела на небе были ясно видны прошлой ночью.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

цветок
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Сад был полон ярких цветов.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

выход
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
Аварийная дверь предоставила выход для заблокированных рабочих.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

простой, без украшений
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
Комната была простой, только стол и стул.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

озеро
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Тихое озеро отражало горы в своих спокойных водах.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

гурман
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Как настоящий гурман, он никогда не упускал возможности попробовать новые блюда.
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

малое количество
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
Он не показал ни малейшего страха.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

погрешимый
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Люди погрешимы, но они стремятся к добру.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

энергия
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Она приступила к проекту с большой энергией и решимостью.
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

коммуникация
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
Эффективная коммуникация важна для любого успешного проекта.
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

инцидент
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
Частота дорожно-транспортных происшествий снизилась в этом году.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

бандит; жестокий человек;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
Бандит угрожал владельцу магазина за деньги.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

эпитет
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Он заслужил эпитет ‘Великий’ за свои замечательные достижения.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

металлическая скоба
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
Полка была удержана сильной металлической скобой.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

непоколебимый; твердый
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Ее вера оставалась непоколебимой несмотря на все трудности.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

сено
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Коровы ели сено в амбаре.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

заманчивый
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
Шоколадный торт выглядел очень заманчиво в витрине пекарни.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

носки и одежда для ног
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Она купила новые чулки для зимнего сезона.
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

монократия
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
Нация страдала от десятилетий монократии.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

парящий
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
Парящая структура — инженерное чудо.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

катастрофический
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
Война оказала катастрофическое влияние на экономику страны.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

притворяться
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
Дети притворялись супергероями.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

претензия на поверхностные знания
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Его речь была полна сайолизма, не впечатлив никого.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

арест / заключение
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
Судья приказал отправить обвиняемого в заключение.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

физически способный
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Компания ищет физически способных рабочих для строительного участка.
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

номинировать
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
Комитет решил номинировать её на премию.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

ударять повторно
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Волны били побережье всю ночь.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

обструктивный
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Обструктивные политики препятствовали экономическим росту.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

лес
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Мы пошли в поход в густой лес вчера.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

обезболивание
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
Обезболивание часто является основным фокусом ухода за неизлечимо больными пациентами.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

обновить
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Пожалуйста, обновляйте ваше программное обеспечение регулярно.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

грузовое судно
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
Грузовое судно перевезло контейнеры, заполненные электроникой, через океан.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

скрытый; секретный; невидимый
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
В комнате была скрытая камера.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

миф
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Миф о фениксе рассказывает о птице, рожденной заново из своих пепелищ.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

кухня на судне
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Кухня на судне была наполнена запахом свежеприготовленной пищи.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

спокойный
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Он оставался спокойным, даже под давлением.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Интеграция. Объединение.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
Интеграция сетей улучшит глобальную коммуникацию.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

банда / группа друзей
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Он пришел на вечеринку с бандой друзей.
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

очевидный
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
Его очевидная причина для ухода была болезнь, но многие сомневались в этом.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

гламурный; привлекательный; модный;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
Актриса выглядела гламурно в своем дизайнерском платье на церемонии награждения.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

предвзятость
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Его предвзятость в пользу традиций заставила его сопротивляться изменениям.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

исключение
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
Его постоянное плохое поведение привело к исключению из школы.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

землевладелец
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Землевладелец сдал часть своей собственности в аренду местным фермерам.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

коричневатый
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Старая бумага имела коричневатый оттенок из-за возраста.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

фрилансер
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Она работает фрилансером, создавая сайты для разных клиентов.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

эйфория, восторг, экстаз
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Победа в чемпионате принесла ощущение эйфории.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

попугай
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
Яркий попугай повторил все, что сказали дети.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

принцип
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
Честность - это ключевой принцип лидерства.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

мистический, духовный искатель
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
Мистик посвятил свою жизнь медитации и духовному открытию.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

антисептик; антисептический
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
Медсестра обработала рану антисептиком.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

посредник
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Они решили исключить посредника и продавать напрямую клиентам.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

характеризуется нападением или отклонением от устоявшихся верований, традиций или ценностей
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Её иконокластические взгляды бросали вызов традиционной мудрости отрасли.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

культ
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Культ следовал за своим лидером с большой преданностью.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

презирать
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Он никогда не стал бы презирать честную работу, независимо от того, насколько она скромна.
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

письменный стол
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
Книги на письменном столе.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

холокост
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Миллионы людей погибли во время Холокоста.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

связанный с рунами
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
Старый камень имел странные рунические надписи.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

мнемонические приемы, техника запоминания
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Мнемоники помогают запоминать сложные концепции легко.
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

проверить
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Полиция попыталась выяснить причину аварии.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

лига
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Несколько клубов создали лигу для продвижения спортивного духа.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

согласно
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Согласно отчету, продажи увеличились в последнем квартале.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

своевременный; пунктуальный
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Его своевременное прибытие спасло встречу.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

претерпеть
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Ей пришлось перенести операцию для восстановления.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

непоколебимый; интенсивный; страстный; энергичный
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Она сделала решительное отрицание обвинений.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

невыносимый
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
Жара в пустыне была невыносимой.
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

гранулированный
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
Отчет представил подробный анализ рыночных данных.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

здоровье
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
Физические упражнения важны для хорошего здоровья.
C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

книга формата кварто
Meaning
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
Example
The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.
В библиотеке есть редкие кварто Шекспира.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

драгоценный камень; ювелирное изделие; украшение
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
Корона была украшена драгоценными камнями со всего мира.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

ода
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
Поэт написал оду о красоте природы.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

маньяк
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
Водитель мчался как маньяк.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

нихилизм
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
Философа раскритиковали за продвижение нигилизма.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

огнестрельное оружие
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
Полиция обнаружила скрытое огнестрельное оружие в ходе расследования.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

цель; причина;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Она работала сверхурочно ради будущего своей семьи.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

раздосадовать
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Несправедливое обращение раздосадовало рабочих.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

буксир
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
Буксир проводил гигантский корабль безопасно в порт.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

безымянный; анонимный; неизвестный; неидентифицированный
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
Безымянный страх преследовал его всю ночь.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

влиятельный; убедительный
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Она влиятельный лидер в сообществе.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

характерный
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Ресторан известен своими характерными вкусами.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

тщательно исследовать или осматривать
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Учёный тщательно исследовал данные перед публикацией своих выводов.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

разочарование
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Многие люди испытывают разочарование после нереалистичных ожиданий.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

неопровержимый
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Она известна своей неопровержимой честностью.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

неприемлемый
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Его грубые замечания были признаны неприемлемыми всеми присутствующими.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

тюк
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Рабочие погрузили тюк хлопка в грузовик.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

изумление
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Дети смотрели на фейерверки с изумлением.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

атлет
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Атлет усердно тренировался для предстоящих Олимпийских игр.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

впечатление, концепция
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
Книга оставила у меня хорошее первое впечатление.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

колониальный
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Колониальное правление подавило местное управление.
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

терапевт
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
Терапевт помог ему преодолеть тревогу.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

покровительственный
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
Покровительственная мать позволила своему ребенку сидеть до поздно.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

зрение
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
Вид солнца унес ее дыхание.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

совпадать идеально
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ее планы идеально совпадают с нашими целями.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

истребить
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
Правительство запустило программу для искоренения коррупции в государственных учреждениях.
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

предлог
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
Он использовал болезнь как предлог, чтобы избежать встречи.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

вниз
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
Мяч покатился вниз по склону.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

управление временем
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
Управление временем имеет решающее значение для успеха.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

назначить
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
Менеджер назначит задачи новым сотрудникам.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

контриск
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
Ответчик подал контриск против истца.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

сливаться
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Разные теории слились в одну единую идею.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

свежий
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
Хлеб ещё свежий из печи.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

цитата; ценовое предложение
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
Статья начиналась с известной цитаты Шекспира.
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

после
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
После того как он услышал новость, он поспешил в больницу.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

аспект
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Один важный аспект здоровья — это регулярные физические упражнения.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

финч (маленькая поющая птица)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Яркий финч сидел на ветке и пел сладко.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

отказаться
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Он решил отказаться от своей должности генерального директора.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

составить или придумать
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Он придумал историю, чтобы объяснить свое отсутствие.
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

параллелизм
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
Писатель использовал параллелизм, чтобы добавить ритм своему произведению.
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

обходить / уменьшать важность
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
Отчет обошел финансовые проблемы компании.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

водораздел, ключевой момент
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Движение за независимость было водоразделом в истории нации.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

распространять
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Новости быстро распространились по городу.
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.