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C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

освящать
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
Священник освятит церемонию брака.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

притворный
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Дизайн был ярким, но притворным.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

внешний
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Его мотивация была в значительной степени внешней, движимой наградами и признанием.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

бухта
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Моряки пришвартовались в тихих водах бухты.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

напыщенный
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
Политик произнес напыщенную речь, полную обещаний.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

история о хитром герое
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
Роман - это пикареск о хитром бродяге.
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

трёхкратно
Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
Звук был трёхкратно искажён через старые колонки.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

палка для взбивания
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
Бабушка использовала палку для взбивания для приготовления свежего масла.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

рядом
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
Деревня расположена рядом с рекой.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

небесный
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
Картина запечатлела небесную красоту, которая казалась из другого мира.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

увековечить
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Город решил увековечить героя статуей на центральной площади.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

сердитый
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Сердитый старик кричал на детей, играющих рядом с его домом.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

инашение
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Деревья были покрыты белым инеем после холодной ночи.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

поджигательский / провоцирующий
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Инсценированные замечания политика разгневали толпу.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

непрекращающийся
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Её непрекращающиеся усилия, наконец, увенчались успехом.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

шутка, игривая беседа
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Друзья наслаждались легким шутками за чашкой кофе.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

дурак
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Он вел себя как буфон на вечеринке, заставляя всех смеяться.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

афазия
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
После инсульта ей поставили диагноз афазии.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

волосатый
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Волосатый мужчина выделялся в толпе своей длинной бородой.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

аброгировать
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
Правительство решило аброгировать устаревший договор.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

баловать
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
Маленькую девочку баловали её бабушка и дедушка.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

прехенсильный
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Обезьяна использовала свой преhensильный хвост, чтобы повиснуть на ветке.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

неловкий
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Его неловкие вопросы заставили всех неудобно ерзать на своих местах.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

стильный
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Он выглядел очень стильным в своем новом костюме.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

горький и злой
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
Дебаты стали акримониозными после спорного замечания.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

неразделимый
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
Дробь 3/7 неразделима.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

неумеренный
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
Неумеренные замечания политика вызвали спор.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

шутник
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Его шутливый характер сделал его популярным среди коллег.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

внедрить
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
Учитель пытался привить хорошие манеры студентам.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

слегка кислый
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
Фрукт имел слегка кислый вкус, который был освежающим в жаркий день.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

деист
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
Философ идентифицировал себя как деиста.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

термоклин
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
Термоклин разделяет тёплую поверхностную воду от холодной глубокой воды.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

льстить
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Он льстил чиновникам, чтобы получить их поддержку.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

мускусный
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
В парфюмерии был мускусный аромат.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

пятнистая змееголовая рыба
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
Пятнистая змееголовая рыба популярна для аквакультуры в Южной Азии.
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

насмехаться
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
Толпа начала насмехаться над противников командой.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

сверхизбыток
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Сад был заполнен сверхизбыточным количеством цветов.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

спортивный
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Дети были в спортивном настроении во время пикника.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

иллюзорный
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Он был полон ложных надежд на то, чтобы стать знаменитым за одну ночь.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

голубая кровь
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Она пришла из семьи голубой крови с веками королевского наследия.
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

образец
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Неом — это образец устойчивого городского дизайна.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

судебная система
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
Судебная система гарантирует справедливое применение законов.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

внешний слой кожи
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
Эпидермис защищает тело от вредных бактерий.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

молящийся
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Храм был полон молящихся, которые искали благословения.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

фамилия / прозвище
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Его фамилия стала широко известна в литературных кругах.
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

дрожать
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
Её голос дрожал, когда она говорила перед толпой.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

диатриба
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
Политик начал диатрибу против своих оппонентов.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

неудача
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Он сломал ногу во время неудачи на лыжах.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

слегка кислый или резкий
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Критик написал кислотный обзор фильма.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

высушенный
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Музей выставил высушенные образцы растений.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

арум
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Листья арума часто используются в индийской кухне для приготовления пищи.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

счастье
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

доверительный
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Банки имеют фидуциарные обязанности перед своими клиентами.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

вне юрисдикции суда
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Активисты осудили экстраюдициальные убийства.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

вонючий
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
Вонючая комната заставила всех быстро уйти.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

спунеризм
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Он сделал спунеризм, сказав 'странный старый декан' вместо 'дорогая старая королева'.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

драмет
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Барабанщик играл стабильный ритм на дроме во время парада.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

подлец
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Только подлый человек предаст своего ближайшего друга.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

проворный
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
Проворная бабушка удивила всех своими быстрыми танцевальными шагами.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

самодовольный
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
Самодовольный студент несколько раз перебил учителя.
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.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

адьютант-стерх
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
Адьютант-стерх стоял неподвижно в мелкой воде.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

карильон
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Звуки карильона разнеслись по площади города.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

дневной рабочий
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Фермер нанял дневного рабочего, чтобы помочь с уборкой урожая.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

старинный тип ружья
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Солдаты принесли мушкеты на поле боя.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

внешняя оболочка
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
Змея сбрасывает свою внешнюю оболочку по мере роста.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

лангур
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
Лангур сидел на ветке дерева, поедая фрукты.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

порядок
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
Порядок в её комнате отражал привычку всё класть на место.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

бредовые фантазии о власти, богатстве или всевластии
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Мегаломания диктатора заставила его поверить, что он непобедим.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

порочить
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Скандал порочил репутацию политика.
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

юридический
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
Дело подняло важные юридические вопросы.
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

избыточное содержание питательных веществ в озере или другом водоеме
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
Избыточные удобрения приводят к эвтрофикации в озерах.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

обхват
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
Обхват дерева составил почти пять футов.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

стирать / сделать себя незаметным
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Она продолжала стирать себя во время встречи, чтобы другие могли сиять.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

избыточная утонченность
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
Пресиозность автора сделала роман трудным для чтения для некоторых читателей.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

неряшливый
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Его неопрятный внешний вид произвел плохое впечатление на собеседовании.
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

семья, родственники
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

майна
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Птица майна повторила каждое слово, которое я сказал.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

стерильный
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Хирурги должны работать в асептической среде, чтобы предотвратить инфекции.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

горевать
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Она не горевала по поводу своей беды, а работала усерднее, чтобы улучшить свою жизнь.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

какофония
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
Какофония сигналов сделала невозможным сосредоточиться.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

хиромантия
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
Старая женщина практиковала хиромантию и предсказывала будущее путешественникам.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

автор памфлетов
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
В XVIII веке многие авторы памфлетов влияли на общественное мнение.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

библиофил
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Она настоящая библиофил, которая проводит выходные в старых книжных магазинах.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

полка над камином
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Она поставила семейные фотографии на полку над камином.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

вермикультура
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
Вермимультура обогащает почву натуральными питательными веществами.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

ножны
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
Рыцарь вытащил меч из ножен.
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

невидимый; без мнений
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
Привидение оставалось невидимым для большинства людей в haunted доме.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

простофиля
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Они обращались с ним как с простофилей, который не мог понять ничего сложного.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

деспотичный
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Деспотичное правление короля оставило народ в страданиях.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

дерзость
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
Ее дерзость на встрече удивила всех.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

искренний
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Она выразила искреннюю радость от успеха своей подруги.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

бесстыдный; наглый
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Он сказал бессовестную ложь без всяких колебаний.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

наделять
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Лидер был наделен мудростью и мужеством.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

фосфоресценция
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
Глубоководные существа демонстрировали красивую фосфоресценцию.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

молящийся
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
Молящийся человек просил милосердия у ног короля.
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.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

булава / скипетр
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Страж носил булаву как символ власти.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

отрекаться
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Он отрекся от своего предыдущего заявления в суде.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

высокомерие
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Его высокомерие сделало его непопулярным среди его коллег.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

диктум
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Диктум судьи разъяснил принцип равенства перед законом.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

неспособность
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Его неспособность управлять командой привела к серьёзным проблемам.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

непокорный
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Её непокорный дух вдохновил других бороться за справедливость.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

биоремедиация
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
Биоремедиация помогает удалять токсины из загрязненной почвы.
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

хищный
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
Орёл — это хищная птица с острыми когтями.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

раздражающий
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Дебаты стали раздражающими, разделив комитет на конкурирующие лагеря.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

архаичный
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Его взгляды на женщин совершенно архаичны.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

актер
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
Фестиваль был полон талантливых актеров со всей страны.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

постоянно жаловаться
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Она продолжала жаловаться на ошибки, которые я сделал.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

жаждущий, стремящийся
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
Исследователь был жаждущим приключений.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

вмешаться
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Она вмешалась в ситуацию, чтобы дать своему брату еще один шанс.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

старшина
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
Старшина вывел нарушителя из зала.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

осуждение
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
Лицо учителя ясно выражало осуждение по поводу грубой реплики ученика.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

хаотичная драка
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Во время футбольного матча началась хаотичная драка.