C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

воскресить

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

Режиссер решил воскресить старую пьесу для новой аудитории.

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

поколения

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

Семейное древо охватывает несколько поколений.

C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

отрицать

Meaning

to deny responsibility or connection with something

Example

The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.

Компания отказалась от ответственности за происшествие.

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

сила; мощность; физическая сила

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

Регулярные тренировки помогают развивать мышечную силу.

C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

нищенствующий

Meaning

A very poor person.

Example

The pauper begged for food on the street corner.

Нищенствующий просил еду на углу улицы.

C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

сжимать

Meaning

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

Example

She puckered her lips before kissing the child.

Она сжала губы перед тем, как поцеловать ребенка.

A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

конфета

Meaning

a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces

Example

The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.

Дети были в восторге, когда получили конфеты на Хэллоуин.

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

жестокая критика или наказание

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

Жестокая критика менеджера потрясла всю команду.

C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

проводящий

Meaning

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

Example

Copper is highly conductible to electricity.

Медь отлично проводит электричество.

C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

разбавить

Meaning

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

Example

You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.

Вы должны разбавить сок водой перед тем, как подавать его детям.

C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

разбудить

Meaning

To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.

Example

The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.

Громкий сигнал разбудил его из глубокого сна.

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

атавизм

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

Учёный заметил атавизм в физических характеристиках ребёнка.

A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

интересный

Meaning

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Example

The documentary about space was very interesting.

Документальный фильм о космосе был очень интересным.

C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

изобилие

Meaning

the condition of being full or abundant

Example

The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.

Сад предложил изобилие цветов весной.

C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

хитрый

Meaning

Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.

Example

She made a canny investment in real estate.

Она сделала хитрое вложение в недвижимость.

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

усталый; измотанный

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

Она почувствовала усталость после того, как работала двенадцать часов подряд.

C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

богохульство

Meaning

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

Example

In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.

В некоторых странах богохульство является наказуемым преступлением.

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

сломать

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

Веревка сломалась под весом.

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

снисходительный

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

Его снисходительный тон оскорбил аудиторию.

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

пренебрегать

Meaning

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

Компания была оштрафована за нарушение экологических норм.

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

заметно

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

Она чрезвычайно талантлива в живописи.

A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

вечер

Meaning

the part of the day between afternoon and night

Example

We went for a walk in the cool evening.

Мы пошли на прогулку в прохладный вечер.

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

поставщик

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

Поставщик доставил продукцию вовремя.

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

непрерывный; постоянный

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

Непрерывный дождь длился три дня.

A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

изображение; картина; изображение; образ

Meaning

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

Example

The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.

Компания усердно работала над улучшением своего публичного имиджа после скандала.

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

иконический

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

Фраза "Это было лучшее время..." является иконической.

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.

A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

концерт

Meaning

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.

Example

We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

Мы пошли на концерт вчера вечером и наслаждались живой музыкой.

C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

этимология

Meaning

The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.

Example

The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.

Этимология слова 'зарплата' происходит от латинского слова для соли.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

рост стоимости

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Недвижимость часто испытывает рост стоимости со временем.

C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

преобладание

Meaning

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

Example

The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.

Преобладание онлайн-покупок изменило розничную торговлю навсегда.

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

браслет на щиколотку

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

Она носила красивый серебряный браслет на левой лодыжке.

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

вознесение

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

Его быстрый подъем в компании удивил всех.

A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

правитель; линейка

Meaning

A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines

Example

The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.

Рулер провел прямую линию на бумаге, в то время как король был могущественным рулером своего королевства.

C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

капилляры

Meaning

Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

Example

Broken capillaries cause dark circles.

Порванные капилляры вызывают темные круги.

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

измеренный

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

Она говорила спокойным и измеренным тоном.

C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

действительно

Meaning

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

Example

The contract was validly signed by both parties.

Договор был действительно подписан обеими сторонами.

B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

полезность

Meaning

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

Example

The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.

Полезность этого инструмента стала очевидной в процессе проекта.

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

тёмно-синий

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

Она носила темно-синее платье на вечеринку.

C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

экспроприация

Meaning

The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.

Example

The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.

Экспроприация земли привела к спорам среди землевладельцев.

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

конвергенция

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

Конвергенция технологий революционизирует отрасли.

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

пол

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

Его спросили о его поле в кабинете врача.

A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

обычно

Meaning

in the usual way; under normal circumstances

Example

I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.

Я обычно просыпаюсь в 7 утра каждый день.

C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

сок / ослаблять

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

Долгий путь начал ослаблять его энергию.

C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

резидуальный

Meaning

Remaining after the greater part has gone.

Example

The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.

Пациент испытал резидуальную боль после операции.

C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

мораторий

Meaning

A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.

Example

The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.

Правительство объявило мораторий на новые лицензии на добычу полезных ископаемых.

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

светить

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

Солнце будет ярко светить завтра.

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

коврик

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

Пожалуйста, протрите свои ноги о коврик перед входом.

B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

энциклопедия

Meaning

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

Example

She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.

Она использовала энциклопедию для завершения своего школьного проекта.

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

грейхаунд

Meaning

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

Example

The greyhound won the race at the dog track.

Грейхаунд выиграл гонку на собачьей дорожке.

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

от этого

Meaning

of that; from that

Example

The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.

Контракт и все изменения от этого должны быть подписаны.

B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

плечо

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm

Example

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

Он носил сумку на плече.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

неопровержимый

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

Доказательство его вины было неопровержимым.

C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

сувенир

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.

Она подарила мне маленький медальон как память о нашей дружбе.

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

пятиугольник

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

Пентагон — одно из самых знаковых правительственных зданий в Соединённых Штатах.

C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

уклонение

Meaning

The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.

Его постоянное уклонение от ответственности разочаровывало коллег.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

душа / ум

Meaning

the human soul, mind, or spirit

Example

The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.

Роман исследует глубины человеческой психики.

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

десять литров

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Example

The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.

Контейнер может вмещать до одного декалитра воды.

C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

обожествлять

Meaning

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

Example

Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.

Некоторые фанаты обожествляют своих любимых знаменитостей.

A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

причина / вызывать

Meaning

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen

Example

The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.

Сильный дождь вызвал наводнение в городе.

B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

улучшения

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

Непрерывные улучшения повышают производительность.

A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

садовник

Meaning

a person who tends and cultivates a garden

Example

The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.

Садовник посадил красивые цветы в заднем дворе.

C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

анемометр

Meaning

An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.

Example

The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.

Учёный использовал анемометр для записи скорости ветра во время шторма.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

разнообразный

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

Магазин продает фрукты, одежду и разнообразные товары.

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

направление, инструкции

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

Он попросил указания к железнодорожной станции.

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

панджаби

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

Он носил белый панджаби на праздновании фестиваля.

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

панорамный вид

Meaning

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

Example

The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.

Отель предлагает панорамные виды на океан.

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

препятствовать

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

Example

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

Отсутствие средств может препятствовать росту бизнеса.

B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

открытия

Meaning

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

Example

His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.

Его открытия произвели революцию в нескольких областях.

A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

рядом

Meaning

close to a particular place or person

Example

The nearest gas station is nearby.

Ближайшая автозаправка рядом.

C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

стереть

Meaning

To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.

Example

Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.

Время стерло буквы на старом надгробье.

C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

бесплодный; стерильный; необитаемый; неплодородный

Meaning

sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive

Example

The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.

Бесплодная пустыня тянулась на несколько миль без растительности.

A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

мода

Meaning

a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something

Example

She always keeps up with the latest fashion.

Она всегда в курсе последней моды.

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

улучшенный

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

Её здоровье значительно улучшилось с прошлого месяца.

C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

хрюкать

Meaning

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

Example

He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.

Он хрюкал, поднимая тяжелую коробку.

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.

C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

человек, занимающий подчинённое положение; в армии, младший офицер

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

Сабальтерн был ответственен за руководство небольшим отрядом солдат.

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

самоотречение

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

Жизнь монаха была полным самоотречением от мирских удовольствий.

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

опоздавший

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

Студент получил предупреждение за опоздание в класс.

C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

трубка

Meaning

a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls

Example

The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.

Солдат сыграл на трубке, чтобы сигнализировать о начале церемонии

C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

отталкивать

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example

Protons repel each other.

Протоны отталкивают друг друга.

C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

дружелюбно

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

Развод был урегулирован дружелюбно между обеими сторонами.

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

рейтинг

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

Его рейтинг в конкурсе улучшился после каждого раунда.

C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

жадно есть / узкая долина между горами

Meaning

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

Example

They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.

Они наелись пиццы после похода.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

дополнительный

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

У двух партнеров есть дополнительные навыки.

C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

поджелудочная железа

Meaning

A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

Example

The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

Поджелудочная железа играет важную роль в переваривании пищи и регулировании уровня сахара в крови.

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

скандал

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Роман политика стал общественным скандалом.

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

бигамист

Meaning

A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.

Example

The man was arrested for being a bigamist.

Этот человек был арестован за то, что был бигамистом.

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

фаворитизм

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

Менеджер был обвинен в фаворитизме по отношению к определенным сотрудникам.

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

бизон

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

Буйвол пасся мирно на лугу.

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

манипуляция границами избирательных округов

Meaning

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

Example

The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.

Правящую партию обвинили в манипуляции с округами для получения большего числа мест.

C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

обертывать

Meaning

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

Example

She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.

Она завернула ребенка в мягкое одеяло.

C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

нехватка персонала

Meaning

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

Example

The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.

Больница была недоукомплектована во время вспышки гриппа.

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

декагон

Meaning

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

Example

The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.

Учитель геометрии нарисовал идеальный декагон на доске.

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

синдикат

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

Синдикат инвесторов купил struggling компанию.

B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

ресурс

Meaning

A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.

Example

Water is a vital natural resource.

Вода — это жизненно важный природный ресурс.

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

спокойный, мирный

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

У нее было спокойное выражение, несмотря на хаос вокруг.

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

авангард

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

Авангард XX века преобразил современное искусство.

B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

злодейство, злость

Meaning

Evil or morally bad behavior.

Example

The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.

История подчеркивает злодейство жестокого короля.

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

принимать в члены

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

Школа аффилирована с местным университетом.

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

проникновение соли

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

Проникновение соли влияет на прибрежные регионы.

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

выборы

Meaning

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

Example

The election will be held next month.

Выборы состоятся в следующем месяце.

C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

выдумывать

Meaning

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

Example

She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.

Она придумала умный план, чтобы удивить своих друзей.

A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

апрель

Meaning

the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

Апрель известен своей приятной весенней погодой.

A2 noun /tiːm/

team

команда

Meaning

a group of people working together towards a common goal

Example

Our team won the match after a great effort.

Наша команда выиграла матч после больших усилий.

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

абсолютный

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

У диктатора была абсолютная власть над нацией.

C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

педантичный

Meaning

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Example

She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.

Она была педантична в своем отношении к этикету.

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

репарации

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

Правительство предложило репарации жертвам конфликта.

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

предикат / основывать на

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

Его теория основана на надежных исследованиях.

C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

выразить мнение

Meaning

to express an opinion or belief

Example

The professor opined that the policy would fail.

Профессор выразил мнение, что политика провалится.

C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

помело

Meaning

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

Example

The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.

Шадок — самый крупный цитрусовый фрукт в мире.

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

утомлять

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

Лекция начала утомлять студентов.

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

просеять / внимательно осматривать

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

Она просеяла муку, прежде чем добавить ее в тесто для торта.

C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

справляться

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

Она должна была справиться с большим давлением на работе.