B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

настройка

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

Настройка мероприятия заняла несколько часов.

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

сказать

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

Она сказала мне привет.

C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

устойчивость к сбоям

Meaning

The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.

Example

Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.

Устойчивость к сбоям обеспечивает надежные системы.

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

минерал

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

Кальций - важный минерал для крепких костей.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

аббатство

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

Старая аббатство на холме привлекает множество туристов каждый год.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

изумление

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

Дети смотрели на фейерверки с изумлением.

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

пирог

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

Моя бабушка готовит лучший яблочный пирог в городе.

C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

вульгарность

Meaning

the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste

Example

The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.

Шутки комика были раскритикованы за их вульгарность.

C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

учтивый

Meaning

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

Example

The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.

Зрители выразили учтивое одобрение после выступления.

C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

уклончивый, ловкий, расплывчатый

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Example

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

Он дал уклончивый ответ, чтобы избежать неприятностей.

C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

бугамвиллия

Meaning

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

Example

The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.

Бугамвиллия, взбирающаяся по садовой стене, создает красивое фиолетовое шоу.

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

вершина

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

Книга на верхней полке.

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

порождать

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

Видеоигра породила много продолжений.

C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

старомодный; неактуальный

Meaning

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Example

Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.

Некоторые тенденции из прошлого десятилетия теперь кажутся совершенно устаревшими.

C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

изыматель имущества

Meaning

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

Example

The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.

Изыматель имущества забрал машину арендатора, пока долг не был погашен.

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

худой, крепкий и выносливый

Meaning

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

Example

The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.

Этот худой атлет двигался с невероятной скоростью и ловкостью.

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

люди

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

Люди в городе собрались на фестиваль.

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

забирать жизни

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

Загрязнение на рабочих местах уносит тысячи жизней ежегодно.

C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

конформность, послушание, соблюдение

Meaning

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

Example

Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.

Строгая конформность с правилами обеспечивает порядок в обществе.

C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

относящийся к половым органам

Meaning

relating to the reproductive organs

Example

The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.

Врач объяснил важность гигиены гениталий.

C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

активное эвтаназия

Meaning

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

Example

The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.

Дебаты об эвтаназии поднимают сложные этические вопросы.

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

домашний

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

Она носила домашнее платье на деревенском фестивале.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

незавершенный

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

Его незавершенные идеи требовали дополнительного исследования для дальнейшей разработки.

C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

предчувствие

Meaning

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative

Example

She had a premonition of danger before the trip.

У неё было предчувствие опасности перед поездкой.

C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

многоточие

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

Писатель использовал многоточие, чтобы показать, что часть цитаты была опущена.

B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

оскорбительный; агрессивный; обидный

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

Его оскорбительные замечания ранили чувства всех.

A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

гореть

Meaning

to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat

Example

The candle will burn for several hours.

Свеча будет гореть несколько часов.

C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

вмешиваться

Meaning

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

Example

He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.

Ему было неловко вмешиваться в их личный разговор.

C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

упрямый

Meaning

Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.

Example

He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.

Он остался упрямым, несмотря на логические аргументы.

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

основывается на личных рассказах, а не на фактах или исследованиях, характеризуется анекдотами

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

Книга была наполнена анекдотическими доказательствами вместо данных.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

терпимый

Meaning

able to be endured; bearable; tolerable

Example

The pain was endurable with proper medication.

Боль была терпимой с нужными лекарствами.

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

без денег; крайне бедный; полностью без средств

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

После потери работы он стал без денег.

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.

B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

рабочий

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

Рабочий долго работал на строительной площадке.

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

левша

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

Она левша и красиво пишет левой рукой.

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.

A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

кенгуру

Meaning

a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs

Example

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

Кенгуру прыгнуло высоко с детёнышем в сумке.

B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

грязный

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

Дети вернулись с грязными ботинками после игры на улице.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

без слов

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

Она была без слов, когда получила награду.

C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

золотой век

Meaning

The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.

Example

In its heyday, the company dominated the market.

На своем золотом веке компания доминировала на рынке.

C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

молитва

Meaning

a prayer, especially a devout or formal one

Example

He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.

Он шептал тихую молитву перед сном.

C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

образный

Meaning

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

Example

She used figurative language to describe her feelings.

Она использовала образный язык, чтобы описать свои чувства.

C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

ксенофоб

Meaning

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

Example

The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.

Политикам был оказан критический отклик как ксенофобу из-за его антииммигрантской политики.

C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

щенок

Meaning

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

Example

The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.

Фермер нашел волчонка, скрывающегося рядом с амбаром.

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

безумие

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

Объявление о распродаже вызвало покупательскую ярость в торговом центре.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

пословица

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

Есть старая пословица, что практика приводит к совершенству.

C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

Example

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.

C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

коварный

Meaning

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

Example

He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.

Он коварный политик, который манипулирует людьми ради власти.

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.

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

публичная драка

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

Полиция была вызвана, чтобы прекратить драку у стадиона.

A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

платеж

Meaning

the action or process of paying money for something

Example

The payment for the order was received yesterday.

Платеж за заказ был получен вчера.

A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

счастье

Meaning

The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.

Example

Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.

Счастье заключается в том, чтобы наслаждаться маленькими вещами в жизни.

C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

восторженный

Meaning

feeling or expressing great happiness and joy

Example

The team was jubilant after winning the championship.

Команда была восторженной после победы в чемпионате.

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

вспоминать

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

Я не могу вспомнить последний раз, когда мы встречались.

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

предупреждение

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

Предложение было принято с предупреждением.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

скупой

Meaning

Unwilling to spend money; stingy.

Example

She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.

Она вела скупую жизнь, отказываясь покупать что-то новое.

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.

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

переключить

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

Я переключился с кофе на чай.

C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ратифицировать

Meaning

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

Example

The government ratified the trade agreement.

Правительство ратифицировало торговое соглашение.

C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

заслуженный

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Example

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

Его заслуженная служба обществу была признана.

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

мгновенный

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

Он ответил мгновенно, не раздумывая.

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

первобытный

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

Учёные изучают первобытный суп, из которого возникла жизнь.

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

аспирант

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

Она является претендентом на стипендию университета.

C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

подделка

Meaning

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

Example

The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.

Полиция изъяла партию фальшивых денег.

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

сковорода

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

Разогрейте масло в большой сковороде перед добавлением овощей.

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

искусственный интеллект

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

Искусственный интеллект революционизирует образование через умное обучение.

B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

снижаться

Meaning

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

Example

The unemployment rate continues to decline.

Уровень безработицы продолжает снижаться.

A2 noun /stres/

stress

стресс

Meaning

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

Чрезмерный стресс может привести к проблемам со здоровьем.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

императив

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

Необходимо немедленно решить климатический кризис.

B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

счастье

Meaning

the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study

Example

Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

утка

Meaning

a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill

Example

The duck swam gracefully across the lake.

Утка грациозно плыла по озеру.

C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

раскаяние

Meaning

the state of feeling remorseful and repentant

Example

His contrition was evident after the apology.

Его раскаяние было очевидно после извинений.

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

консультативный

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

Комитет работает в консультативной роли при совете директоров.

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

ужин

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

Семья собралась на ужин в 7 вечера.

B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

ищущий

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

Ищущий путешествовал далеко, чтобы найти ответы на свои вопросы.

A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

справедливый; разумный; привлекательный

Meaning

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

Example

The judge made a fair decision in the case.

Судья принял справедливое решение по делу.

C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

процедурный

Meaning

Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.

Example

The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.

Комитет строго следовал процедурным правилам.

C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

порхать

Meaning

to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

Example

Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.

Бабочки порхали с цветка на цветок.

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

учебный план

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

Профессор выдал учебный план в первый день занятий.

C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

объяснять

Meaning

to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail

Example

The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.

Профессор попытался объяснить теорию относительности своим студентам.

A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

транспорт

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transportation reduces costs.

Эффективный транспорт снижает затраты.

C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

выступать

Meaning

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.

Example

A nail was protruding from the wooden board.

Гвоздь выступал из деревянной доски.

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

корабль

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

Грузовой корабль отплыл из порта на рассвете.

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

пантеизм

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

Философия Спинозы часто ассоциируется с пантеизмом.

B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

актёрская игра

Meaning

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

Example

She is studying acting to become a professional actress.

Она изучает актёрское мастерство, чтобы стать профессиональной актрисой.

A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

декабрь

Meaning

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

December is usually cold in many countries.

Декабрь обычно холодный во многих странах.

C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

ругательство

Meaning

a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane

Example

He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.

Он выкрикнул ругательство, когда уронил молоток на ногу.

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

мусорное ведро

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

Пожалуйста, выбросьте бумагу в мусорное ведро после использования.

C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

протест

Meaning

A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.

Example

The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.

Решение вызвало протест среди граждан.

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

супница

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

Она принесла горячий суп на стол в серебряной супнице.

C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

намагнитить

Meaning

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract

Example

The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.

Ученый смог намагнитить железный стержень.

B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

маска

Meaning

Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.

Example

Masks can protect against polluted air.

Маски могут защитить от загрязненного воздуха.

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

соперничество; конкуренция

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

Соперничество между двумя командами сделало матч захватывающим.

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

постоянный объект, установленное оборудование

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

Сантехническое оборудование было установлено вчера.

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

природа. характер.

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

Тихая природа окружающей среды способствует исцелению.

B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

движение; действие перемещения

Meaning

the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

Машина была в постоянном движении во время путешествия.

A1 verb /muːv/

move

перемещать

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

Они решили переехать в больший дом.

C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

непреодолимая армия

Meaning

This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.

Example

The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.

Повстанцы боялись непреодолимой армии, приближавшейся к их крепости.

A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

осведомлённый

Meaning

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

Example

She is aware of the risks involved.

Она осведомлена о рисках.

C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

тенор / общий тон

Meaning

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto

Example

The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.

Общий тенор его речи был обнадеживающим и успокаивающим.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

монокль

Meaning

A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.

Example

The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.

Пожилой джентльмен носил монокль на торжественных мероприятиях.

C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

вспомогательный

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

Компания предоставляет вспомогательные услуги для здравоохранения.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

счастье

Meaning

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Example

They discovered kindred spirits in each other.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

каша

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

Она съела тарелку каши на завтрак.

A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

вертолет

Meaning

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

Example

The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.

Вертолет приземлился безопасно на крыше больницы.

C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

симметрия

Meaning

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

Example

The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.

Симметрия здания произвела впечатление на посетителей.

трус, предатель

Meaning

cowardly or unfaithful to duty

Example

The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.

Трус солдат покинул свой пост из страха.