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C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

пикантный
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
Роман был полон пикантных диалогов.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

стагнировать
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
Без инноваций бизнес будет стагнировать.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

мыло
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
Пожалуйста, мойте руки с мылом и водой.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

торговаться
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Они торговались по цене целый час.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

человеческий
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Человеческие ценности формируют социальные системы.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

призывать, вызывать
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Король призвал своих советников в суд.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

ускоренный
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Проект продвигался с ускоренным темпом.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

роскошный
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Они остановились в роскошном отеле во время отпуска.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

пугать
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Громкий гром напугал детей.
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

долгосрочный, устойчивый, стабильный
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
Долгосрочное планирование необходимо для охраны окружающей среды.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

коридор
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Дети оставили свои туфли в коридоре.
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 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

антирабство
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Антирабовладельческое движение приобрело популярность в XIX веке.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

обман
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
Выборы были полны политических обманов.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

приют
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Вредителям нужно место убежища для выживания и размножения.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

тыква
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Мы вырезали фонарь из большого тыквы.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

восстание
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
Революция против короля длилась три года.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

начинать
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Я начну учёбу завтра.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

потенциал
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Потенциал для инноваций огромен.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

оптимизация
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO оптимизация помогает веб-сайтам занимать более высокие позиции в поисковых системах.
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

снаряжение / оборудование
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
Альпинист упаковал всё своё снаряжение перед началом путешествия.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

рвать
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Будьте осторожны, чтобы не порвать бумагу.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

конкурс красоты
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Она заняла первое место в конкурсе красоты
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

снимать оболочку
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Она научилась быстро открывать устриц.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

язвительная критика
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Критик написал язвительную критику о фильме.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

выбросить
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
Экипажу пришлось выбросить груз, чтобы спасти тонущий корабль.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

бледный
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
После долгой болезни его лицо выглядело бледным и усталым.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

дивергентный
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Дивергентные политики создают проблемы в сотрудничестве.
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

закалять
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
Годы трудностей закалили его дух.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

божественность
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Священник говорил о божественности души.
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

полезный
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
Авария стала полезным напоминанием о том, чтобы водить осторожно.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

похожесть; сходство
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
Портрет показывает сильное сходство с её бабушкой.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

геноцид
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Обвинения в геноциде вызвали глобальные опасения.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

богатство
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
Создание богатства включает в себя создание активов, которые зарабатывают, пока вы спите.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

инициатива
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
Инициатива NASA по возвращению людей на Луну амбициозна.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

черта
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
Терпение — важная черта для тех, кто работает с детьми.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

рекомендация
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Профессор написал яркое свидетельство для своей бывшей студентки.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

глоток
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Он взял большой глоток воды после забега.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

камера
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
Царь проводил встречи в своей частной камере.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

глубокий звук
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
Сонорный голос актера наполнил весь театр.
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

корень; источник; причина; основание
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
Нам нужно найти корень этой проблемы, чтобы решить её навсегда.
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

кроме, за исключением
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
Кроме чуда, команда не выиграет чемпионат.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

субмарина
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Подводные кабели облегчают международную связь.
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

колоссальный
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
Команда сделала колоссальные усилия, чтобы завершить проект вовремя.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

недоверие
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Между двумя политическими партиями было глубокое недоверие.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

глупец
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Он почувствовал себя глупцом после такой простой ошибки.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

роскошь
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Они наслаждались роскошью пятизвездочного отеля.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

финал
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Концерт завершился зрелищным финалом.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

сложность
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Получение визы было настоящим замешательством из бумаги и интервью.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

предупредительный
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
Правительство приняло предупредительные меры для контроля инфляции.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

жадный
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Она посмотрела на него жадным взглядом, когда он показал свои новые часы.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

канцлер / ректор
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
Канцлер произнес вдохновляющую речь на церемонии вручения дипломов.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

обыкновенный карп
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
Обыкновенный карп — важная рыба в аквакультуре.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

углевод
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Рис и картофель богаты углеводами.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

аукцион
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Антикварная мебель была продана на аукционе в прошлые выходные.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

кананитянин
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Кананейцы были известны своими передовыми торговыми сетями.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

альпинист
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
Альпинист достиг вершины после долгого подъема.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

презрительный
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Она посмотрела на него с презрением, когда он сделал грубый комментарий.
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

сложение; процесс добавления
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
Добавление новой комнаты сделало дом более просторным.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

кант
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
Божественная комедия разделена на несколько кантов.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

похититель
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Полиция арестовала похитителя после долгих поисков.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

жаркое
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
Воскресный рост был идеально приготовлен и очень нежный.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

нелепый
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
Его отговорка опоздать была совершенно нелепой.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

рост, статус
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ее интеллектуальный статус сделал ее уважаемой фигурой в академических кругах.
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

отказаться
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
Она отказалась от своего гражданства, чтобы переехать за границу на постоянное место жительства.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

сойти
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
Всадник сошел с лошади после долгого путешествия.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

договор
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
Мирный договор был подписан после многих лет переговоров.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

неразлучник
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
Зеленый неразлучник научился говорить привет.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

истощение
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Компания столкнулась с высокой текучестью кадров из-за неудовлетворенности работой.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

погребальные обряды
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
Погребальные обряды для покойного лидера привлекли тысячи скорбящих.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

основной; элементарный; недоразвившийся; на самой ранней стадии развития
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
У неё есть только начальные знания французского.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

рыба качки
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Корика соборна — популярный ингредиент в традиционном бенгальском рыбном карри.
B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

путь или линия с резкими чередующимися поворотами направо и налево; узор острых поворотов
Meaning
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
Example
The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
Дорога идет зигзагообразно вверх по горе.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

недостаточный
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Его объяснение было недостаточно ясным.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

раньше; раньше всего
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
Здание раньше было школой, но теперь это общественный центр.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

ранение
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
Врач внимательно осмотрел кожную рану.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

гидрофобия
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
После укуса бродячей собаки мужчину лечили от гидрофобии.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

оскорбление / обидное замечание
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Он сделал оскорбительное замечание о её характере.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

мыс
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Маяк стоял на мысе, с которого открывался вид на море.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

несложный
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Жители деревни вели нескоростную, но счастливую жизнь.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

безответственность
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
Авария произошла из-за его безответственности на работе.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

перебирать что-то в беспорядке
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Он роился в ящике, ищя свои ключи.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

фонетический
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Дети учат фонетические правила для правильного чтения новых слов.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

секретарь
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
Секретарь запланировал встречу на завтра.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

расширять
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
Доктор использовал капли, чтобы расширить зрачки пациента.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

по часовой стрелке
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Поверните вентиль по часовой стрелке, чтобы затянуть его.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

поколение; производство;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Каждое поколение сталкивается с уникальными вызовами, которые формируют их мировоззрение и ценности.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

мигрирующий
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Многие птицы являются мигрирующими и путешествуют на тысячи миль каждый сезон.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

предлагать
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
Профессор предложил новую теорию изменения климата.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

плита
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Она готовила блины на горячей плите.
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

драхма
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
Старинная коллекция монет включала серебряную драхму.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

помощник
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
Епископ назначил помощника, чтобы тот помогал ему с его обязанностями.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

доступность
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
Доступность чистой воды важна для здоровья.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

отзывчивый
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
Веб-сайт очень отзывчив и быстро загружается на всех устройствах.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

иллюзорный
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Его чувство безопасности было полностью иллюзорным.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

гравий
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
Подъезд был покрыт гравием.
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Олимпийские игры
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
Олимпийские игры собирают спортсменов со всего мира.
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

акустика
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
Отличная акустика зала позволила оркестру звучать богато и ясно.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

высушивать
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Горячее солнце может быстро высушить растения в пустыне.
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.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

противоречить
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Его действия противоречат его словам.
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

борьба
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Солдаты сражались храбро на поле боя.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

непостижимый или бездонный
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
Океан казался безбрежным, когда он простирался до горизонта.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

ипотека
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Они взяли ипотеку, чтобы купить свой первый дом.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

пересекать
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Мы пересекли реку, используя деревянный мост.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

арест; задержание
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Студент получил задержание за многократные нарушения дисциплины в классе.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

счастье
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

убийственный; с намерением убить; крайне жестокий; кровожадный
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Убийственный взгляд в его глазах напугал всех.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

подлиза
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Его подлизывательское поведение раздражало его коллег.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

удовольствие
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Она испытывала большое удовольствие, читая свою любимую книгу.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

объявить
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
Правительство объявило чрезвычайное положение.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

узел
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Моряк завязал крепкий узел, чтобы надежно закрепить лодку.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

обесценивать
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Автомобили обычно быстро теряют свою стоимость в первые годы.
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

дорога
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
Мы ехали по дороге в деревню.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

сцена
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
Актер поднялся на сцену, чтобы произнести свою речь.