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C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

быстро и небрежно писать
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Он написал свою подпись внизу страницы.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

астролог
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
Астролог предсказал хорошее будущее.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

неподлежащий отмене
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Она приняла необратимое решение покинуть компанию.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

судмедэксперт
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Судмедэксперт установил, что причиной смерти была естественная смерть.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

перверсия; упрямство;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
его перверсия в отказе от помощи разочаровала всех.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

кеш
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Путешественники нашли скрытый склад припасов под камнями.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

водораздел, ключевой момент
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Движение за независимость было водоразделом в истории нации.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

резня
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
Армия массово убила невинных гражданских.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

вяленая рыба
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
Вяленая рыба — это популярный консервированный продукт во многих прибрежных регионах.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

редкий
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
Растительность была редкой в пустыне.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

опрокидываться
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Маленькая рыболовная лодка перевернулась во время шторма.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

прелюдия
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
Небольшая ссора была лишь прелюдией к большему конфликту.
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

перерыв
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
Шоу вернулось после долгого перерыва.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

предшествующие события
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
Адвокат изучил криминальные предшествующие события подозреваемого.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

цивилизовать
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Образование может помочь цивилизовать сообщества, продвигая общие ценности и уважение.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

внутренний
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
Внутренний транспорт стимулирует местную торговлю.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

амфитеатр
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
Концерт состоялся в древнем амфитеатре.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

безумный / нерациональный
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
Он выглядел обезумевшим после того, как услышал шокирующие новости.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

маятник
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
Маятник качался вперед и назад внутри часов.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

огромность
Meaning
The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Example
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.
Огромность преступления потрясла все сообщество.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

эротический
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Роман содержал несколько эротических сцен.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

происхождение
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
Происхождение слова происходит от латинского.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

игнорировать
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Он пытался скрыть свои ошибки на встрече.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

санитарная обработка
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Регулярная санитарная обработка сохраняет оборудование свободным от микробов.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

угнетение; насилие; тирания;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Люди боролись против политического угнетения.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

нерелевантность
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Его долгое объяснение лишь подчеркнуло нерелевантность деталей к основной проблеме.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

толкать
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
Отсутствие должного руководства может толкать подростков в сторону преступности.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

оракул
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Древние греки консультировались с оракулом в Дельфах.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

антрополог
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Антрополог провел годы, изучая племенное сообщество.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

щедро
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Она была щедро вознаграждена за свою тяжелую работу.
C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

повествовательный стиль
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
Повествовательный стиль Диккенса захватывающий и эмоциональный.
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

уклоняться
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Политик попытался уклониться от сложного вопроса.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

катарсический
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Письмо о эмоциях может быть катарсическим переживанием.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

вкусный
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Еда была простой, но довольно вкусной.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

непоколебимый или стойкий
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Её непоколебимая решимость помогла ей преодолеть все трудности.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

аппарат
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
Аппарат был разработан с учётом экологичности.
C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

киловатт
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
Генератор вырабатывает десять киловатт электричества.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

неуважительный
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Невежливые шутки комика оскорбили некоторых зрителей.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

дополнительная плата
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Билет на самолет имел дополнительный топливный сбор.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

отвергать
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Он отверг утверждение, что он был вовлечен в скандал.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

дефицитный
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Его диета была дефицитной по важным витаминам.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

магистрат
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Магистрат председательствовал по делу о малом преступлении.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

врожденный или природный
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
У нее есть врожденный талант к музыке.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

гуманизировать
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
Учитель пытался гуманизировать урок с помощью личных историй.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

жилище
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Они пригласили нас в их скромное жилище.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

бессмысленный; без цели
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Он бродил по городу бессмысленно.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

подражатель; подражать;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
Талантливый подражатель мог идеально подражать известным знаменитостям.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

восстановление
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
Система восстановления мозга помогает вспоминать прошлые переживания.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

хрупкий
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
Стул был слишком хрупким, чтобы выдержать его вес.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

резкий звук
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Резкий свист напугал всех в комнате.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

полный провал
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
Мероприятие стало полным провалом из-за плохого планирования.
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

проницательный; ловкий; умный
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
Хитрый бизнесмен заключил выгодную сделку на конкурентном рынке.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

алкоголь
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Они купили алкоголь для вечеринки.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Хвойное дерево
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
Лес в основном состоит из хвойных деревьев, таких как сосна и ель.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

причал
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Рыболовные лодки были пришвартованы к деревянному причалу рядом с портом.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

выселять
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Арендодатель решил выселить арендаторов за неуплату аренды.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

пролив
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Пролив Гибралтар соединяет Атлантический океан и Средиземное море.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

модификация
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
План потребовал модификации.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

невозмутимый
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Он невозмутимо пожал плечами и ушёл.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

жестокий
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
Арендодатель был жестоким и отказался помочь бедной семье.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

исходить
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Сладкий аромат исходил из сада.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

рабский
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Его рабская преданность традиции предотвратила любые инновации.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

контекстуализировать
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
Учитель контекстуализировал историческое событие, чтобы сделать его более актуальным для студентов.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

топография
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
Топография региона сделала строительство очень сложным.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

вход
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Нет входа без действительного билета.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

шторм
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Моряки боролись с тем, чтобы пройти через яростный шторм.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

позка ходьбы
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Его медленный шаг показал, что он устал.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

посредник
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
Дипломат выполнял роль посредника между двумя конфликтующими нациями.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

кусающий; пронизывающий холод; резкая критика
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
Пронизывающий холод заставил всех дрожать.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

освободить
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
Армия освободила город от вражеского контроля.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

социоэкономический прогресс
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
Социоэкономический прогресс поднимает маргинализированные сообщества.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

черная слива
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

привлекательный
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
Новый учитель очень привлекательный и с ним легко общаться.
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

систематическая стратегия
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
Была использована систематическая стратегия для достижения целей.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

потребительский капитализм
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Современный потребительский капитализм ведет к увеличению спроса на товары класса люкс.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

секта
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Группа разделилась на разные секты из-за доктринальных различий.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

эпилог
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
Автор добавил эпилог, чтобы объяснить, что произошло с персонажами позже.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

интроверсия
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
Её интроверсия затрудняла ей удовольствие от больших вечеринок.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

гравировать
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
Ремесленник выгравировал её имя на серебряном кольце.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

латентный или скрытый
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Его художественный талант оставался латентным в течение многих лет.
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

превалентность
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
Превалентность проблем старения требует немедленного внимания.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

обновить
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
Компания решила обновить свой сайт, чтобы придать ему современный вид.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

приправы/соус
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
Кетчуп - популярная приправа во многих странах.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

ликвидность
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Поддержание ликвидности критически важно для финансовой стабильности.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

счастье
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

автобусы на водородном топливе
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Автобусы на водородном топливе снижают загрязнение воздуха.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

жуткий
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
В заброшенном доме была жуткая тишина.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

угорь
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
Электрический угорь может создавать мощные электрические разряды.
C1 noun /træns/

trance

транс
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
Она смотрела в окно, как будто была в трансе.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

пролетарий
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Движение было укоренено в пролетарских борьбах.
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

виновный
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
Судья признал его виновным в аварии.
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

подавлять
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
Страх может ингибировать личностный рост.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

гипнотизировать
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Фокусник пытался гипнотизировать зрителей.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

с уважением; достойно;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Она была одета достойно для интервью.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

препятствия
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
Экономические препятствия часто мешают социальному развитию.
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

прокрастинация, откладывать дела
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
Прокрастинация - враг успеха.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

гневно
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Она с гневом отвергла обвинения.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

преследование
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
Преследование меньшинств было осуждено по всему миру.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

диссертация
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
Она потратила два года на написание своей докторской диссертации.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

индуктивный
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
Учёный использовал индуктивное мышление, чтобы сформулировать гипотезу.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

разборчивый
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Она известна своим разборчивым вкусом в искусстве.
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

угнетающий
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
Подавляющая жара усложняла работу на улице летом.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

сушеный чили
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
Рецепт требует два сушеных чили для придания остроты.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

святилище; храм; священное место
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Паломники посещают святилище, чтобы помолиться о здоровье.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

алиби
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
У нее было крепкое алиби, которое доказало, что она была в кино во время кражи.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

самодовольный
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Он носил самодовольную улыбку после победы в дебатах.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

трудно найти
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
Решение проблемы оказалось трудным для нахождения.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

поток
Meaning
The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.
Example
The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.
Поток туристов стимулировал местную экономику.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

приседать
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Он присел, чтобы завязать шнурки.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

умеренность
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
Умеренность необходима для сбалансированной жизни.
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

вокализация, выражение мыслей или чувств словами
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
Вокализация певца очаровала публику.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

известная певица
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
Поп-дива исполнила свой последний хит перед аплодирующей толпой.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

собираться, собраться
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
Люди собираются на городской площади каждую ночь.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

смесь
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
Группа сыграла смесь популярных песен.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

оценивать
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
Ювелир оценил бриллиант перед покупкой.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

бритьё
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Он купил новый крем для бритья.
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

явно неправильный и заметный
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Это было явное нарушение правил.