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B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

провоцировать
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Его слова спровоцировали бурную дискуссию.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

полировать
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Рабочие отполировали старый меч, пока он не засиял как новый.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

развязка
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Развязка романа была как удивительной, так и удовлетворительной.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

агрохимикат
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
Чрезмерное использование агрохимикатов может ухудшить качество почвы.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

озорной; непослушный; шалун
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
Озорной ребенок спрятал любимую игрушку своей сестры.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

счастье
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

вкладчик
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Он был регулярным вкладчиком в местную газету.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

представитель
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Представитель обсудил важные вопросы.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

санитария
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Хорошие санитарные практики ключ к предотвращению заражений.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

злонамеренность
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Его злонамеренность была очевидна в жестоком отношении к своим соперникам.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

ювелирные изделия
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Она надела красивые ювелирные изделия на свадьбу.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

креативность
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Его креативность была очевидна в его искусстве.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

тайфун
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Тайфун вызвал сильные наводнения в прибрежных районах.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

медленный; вялый; неактивный
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Старый компьютер стал медленным после нескольких часов работы.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

экзистенциальный
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Она пережила экзистенциальный кризис в середине своей жизни.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

аморфный
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
План оставался аморфным и не имел четких деталей.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

уверять
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Он уверил её, что всё будет хорошо.
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

от всего сердца
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
Она оказала свою поддержку проекту от всего сердца.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

телевидение
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Я смотрю свои любимые шоу по телевизору каждую ночь.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

сортировать
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Пожалуйста, отсортируйте файлы по дате.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

технология
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
Передовые технологии переформатируют индустрии.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

благодарный
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Я благодарен за всю твою помощь и поддержку.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

скучающий
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Она скучала во время долгой встречи.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

молоток
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
Судья ударил молотком, чтобы призвать к порядку в суде.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

педагогический
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
Школа приняла новые педагогические методы для улучшения обучения.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

транспортное средство; автомобиль; средство
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Электрический транспорт становится всё более популярным в наши дни.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

позиция
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Компания заняла твердую позицию по защите окружающей среды.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

разоружить
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Солдаты получили приказ разоружить заключенных.
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

и так далее
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
Магазин продает фрукты, овощи, молочные продукты и так далее.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

выжить дольше, чем
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Старый замок пережил многие поколения.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

актив
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Недвижимость - один из самых ценных активов.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

буровая вышка
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Рабочие собрали буровую вышку на нефтяной буровой площадке.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

вперед
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
Лидер шагнул вперед, чтобы обратиться к толпе.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

добывать
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Они смогли получить достаточно припасов для экспедиции.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

опустошать
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
Ураган разрушил прибрежный город.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

золотая рыбка
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Золотая рыбка плавала по кругу в своем стеклянном аквариуме.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

профилактический
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Врач прописал профилактическое лечение для предотвращения инфекции.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

терпение
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
Терпение важно, когда ты преследуешь большие цели.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

продавать
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Уличные торговцы продают ручной работы украшения туристам.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

ободок
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
Принцесса носила золотой ободок на лбу.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

сжимать
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
Лекарство помогло сжать опухшие ткани.
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.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

подписка
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

преданный
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Она преданный учитель, который заботится о своих учениках.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

антиспазмодическое
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
Врач прописал антиспазмодическое средство для облегчения боли.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

расширять
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Компания планирует расширять свои операции на новые рынки.
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

понимание
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
Её понимание проблемы было впечатляющим.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

цифровой формат
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Цифровое семейное древо можно поделиться онлайн.
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.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

благовещение, хорошая весть
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
Церковь отпраздновала Праздник Благовещения с особым служением.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

верить
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Я верю в тяжёлый труд и преданность.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

рационализация
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Его рационализация ошибки не была убедительной.
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

мост
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
Старый каменный мост соединяет два города уже более века.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

вездесущий
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Социальные сети стали вездесущей силой в современном обществе.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

хор; часть песни, которая повторяется после каждого куплета
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
Школьный хор выступил великолепно на ежегодном концерте.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

циркумлокация
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Речь политика была полна циркумлокаций.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

бухта
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Лодки пришвартованы в бухте.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

сворачивать или скручивать вместе; обвивать или переплетать
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Лозы винограда скручиваются вокруг ствола дерева.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

самоконтроль
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Практика самоконтроля помогает избегать импульсивных решений.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

интерполяция
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
Учёный использовал интерполяцию для прогнозирования недостающих точек данных.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

полигамист
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Полигамист имел три жены, которые жили в разных домах.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

десятилетие
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Страна сильно изменилась за последнее десятилетие.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

умный
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
Она одна из самых умных студентов в классе.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

параноидальный человек
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
Параноидальный человек отказался выходить из дома, боясь, что все против него.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

необходимо
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Каждому гражданину необходимо следовать закону.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

нерв; мужество
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Она собрала смелость поговорить перед большой аудиторией.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

тереть
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Чрезмерное трение глаз вредно.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

сферичность
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
Сферичность мяча позволила ему гладко катиться по земле.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

физическая сила
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Он использовал свою физическую силу, чтобы поднять тяжелую коробку.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

сопредельный
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
Парк находится рядом с рекой на северной стороне.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

мономания
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Его мономания по сбору марок тревожила его семью.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

человек, который симулирует болезнь
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Менеджер подозревал, что Джон был малингером.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

мак
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Красный мак красиво распустился в саду.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

морской конёк
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
Морской конёк грациозно плавал среди коралловых рифов.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

соблазнять
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
Запах свежего хлеба соблазнил его войти в пекарню.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

устанавливать
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Он установил новое программное обеспечение на свой компьютер.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

эргономичный дизайн
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
Этот стул имеет эргономичный дизайн для лучшей осанки.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

чемпионат
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
Чемпионат пройдет в следующем месяце.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

возводить на трон
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Царь был возведен на трон на большой церемонии.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

критиковать
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
Учитель критиковал небрежные ошибки студента.
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 /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

предвыборная кампания
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
Кандидат набрал популярность во время предвыборной кампании.
A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

правило
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
В лаборатории есть строгие правила безопасности.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

сумерки
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Мы шли домой вместе в тихие сумерки.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

канарейка
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Канарейка пела прекрасно в своей клетке.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

неравенство
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
Диспропорция между странами должна быть уменьшена.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

полезный; выгодный
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Она была очень полезной в организации мероприятия.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

назойливый
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Продавец был слишком назойливым, что оттолкнуло клиентов.
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

тишина
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
Вулкан находится в состоянии тишины уже десятки лет.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

умелый; опытный; мастер
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
Умелый хирург выполнил операцию с большой точностью.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

психологический
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Она изучала психологические эффекты травмы на детей.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

конечная станция
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Поезд наконец-то приехал на конечную станцию после долгого путешествия.
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 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

дерзость
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Его дерзость поставить под сомнение власть была восхитительной.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

преступник
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
Полиция арестовала преступника, совершившего преступление.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

неопрятный
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Его комната была такой неопрятной, что он не смог найти свои ключи.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

тупица
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Не будь таким тупицей, используй свой мозг!
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

подпись
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Пожалуйста, поставьте свою подпись внизу документа.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

лентяй
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Он был известен как лентяй, который тратил свои дни впустую.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

мазь
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Она нанесла мазь на ожог на своей руке.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

колонна
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Древний храм имел высокие мраморные колонны.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

избыток; излишек
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Излишки еды с вечеринки были пожертвованы в местный приют.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

большая группа людей, особенно солдат; большое количество
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
Римская армия была разделена на легионы.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

разнообразие; разнообразие
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Ресторан предлагает широкий выбор международных блюд.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

необычный; странный;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
Она носила необычное платье на вечеринку.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

циркулярная экономика
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Принятие циркулярной экономики может сократить отходы.
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

сумерки
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Мы шли по пляжу в сумерках.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

наплечник
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
Эполет офицера ярко блестел на солнце.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

грубый, шероховатый или способный изнашиваться при трении
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Его грубый тон заставил всех чувствовать себя неловко.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

упрек
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
Упрек учителя в поведении студента был оправдан.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

подлец; грубый
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Все на вечеринке избегали его, потому что он был известен как подлец.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

великодушный, щедрый, снисходительный
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Его великодушная натура сделала его уважаемым для всех.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

перелом; трещина в кости
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Доктор подтвердил, что у него была трещина в запястье.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

жизнеспособный, осуществимый
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
Жизнеспособное решение необходимо для долгосрочного успеха.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

необходи́мый
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
Вода необходима для выживания человека.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

соучастник (в преступлении)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Он был найден соучастником в преступлении.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

плавучие обломки
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
Пляж был покрыт плавучими обломками после шторма.
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

градация
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
Художник использовал тонкую градацию цветов в своей картине.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

аналогия
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Учитель использовал аналогию с деревом, чтобы объяснить структуру эссе.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

определять
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
Учитель попросил студента определить слово 'демократия'.