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B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

сбрасывать
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Деревья сбрасывают свои листья осенью.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

влияние; сила
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
Позитивное влияние учителя помогло ученику преодолеть его трудности в обучении.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

дефицит
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Был дефицит еды во время голода.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

свадебный
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
Пара готовилась к своей свадебной церемонии с большой радостью.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

болото, западня
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
Туристы оказались в политическом болоте.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

наркотик
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
Врач прописал новое лекарство для болезни.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

концепция
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Концепция преследования двух кроликов учит фокусу.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

шило
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
Сапожник использовал шило, чтобы пробить отверстия в коже.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

заманивать
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
Реклама заманила клиентов обещаниями скидок.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

майка
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Он надел хлопковый банян под рубашку.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

потенциал
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Потенциал для инноваций огромен.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

молодой человек; ребенок или подросток; кто-то, кто молод в опыте
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
Юный человек показал большие таланты в спорте.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

неограниченный
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
Интернет-план предлагает неограниченные данные на весь месяц.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

официантка
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
Официантка приняла наш заказ с улыбкой.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

помазание
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Священник совершил святую помазание с торжественностью.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

стая, группа
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Стая лебедей плавала на озере.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

рынок
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Рынок города переполнен каждое утро в пятницу.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

камфора
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Храм был наполнен ароматным дымом горящего камфора.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

лекарство
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
Современная медицина добилась значительного прогресса в лечении заболеваний.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

договор
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
Арендодатель и арендаторы подписали договор на сохранение собственности.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

луг
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Коровы мирно паслись на зелёном лугу.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

эмбриональный
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
Проект всё ещё на своей эмбриональной стадии.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

аудиоуроки
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Аудиоуроки полезны для развития навыков аудирования.
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

иррациональный и устойчивый страх, что люди 'хотят вам навредить' или постоянно вас наблюдают
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Его постоянная паранойя мешала ему доверять кому-либо.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

близость
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
Близость школы к её дому сделала это удобным.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Серёжка
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Ивы с серёжками покачивались на весеннем ветру.
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.
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

сустав; совместно
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
Совместные усилия команды привели к успеху проекта.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

крайняя бедность
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Он вырос в бедности, но стал успешным позже в жизни.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

пейзаж
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Горный пейзаж был захватывающе красив.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

играть весело
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Дети играли весело в саду.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

прозаичный
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
Объяснение учителя было точным, но довольно прозаичным.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

экономики
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Развивающиеся экономики быстро растут в последние десятилетия.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

аппаратное обеспечение
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
Компания обновила аппаратное обеспечение своего компьютера для улучшения производительности.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

ответственность
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Брать на себя ответственность за свои поступки - это признак зрелости.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

соло
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Она решила выступить с сольным танцем на шоу талантов.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

обрыв
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Волны ударили о дно обрыва.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

постепенно угасать
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
Волнение от события начало угасать через несколько часов.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

мизантропический
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Его мизантропическое отношение затрудняло ему завести друзей.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

эндокринный
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
Эндокринная система регулирует обмен веществ и рост.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

восток
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
Река течет на восток в океан.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

умный, ловкий
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Она - предприниматель с хорошими техническими знаниями.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

оправдание
Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
Оправдание обвиняемого шокировало общественность.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

обильный
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
Урожай был обильным, обеспечив достаточное количество пищи для всей деревни.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

взлетать / быстро увеличиваться
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Орел взлетел высоко над горами.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

выдох
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Медленный выдох успокаивает нервную систему.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

идентичность
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
Этот день укрепляет нашу национальную идентичность.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

ненасытный
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
У него было ненасытное желание власти.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

осуждать
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Лидеры осудили действия как нечеловеческие.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

комментарий
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Комментарий профессора по роману был проницательным.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

неперевариваемый; трудно переварить
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Старый хлеб стал жестким и неперевариваемым.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

симфония
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Оркестр исполнил Пятую симфонию Бетховена.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

хлеб
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Она купила свежий хлеб в пекарне.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

автоматический
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
У этой машины автоматическая коробка передач.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

болтать
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Дети болтали счастливо после шоу.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

соблюдение
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Соблюдение правил имеет решающее значение в любой организации.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

взрослый человек; взрослый
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Только взрослые могут войти в эту зону.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

покрытый мхом; с мхом, растущим на нем
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
Старый ствол дерева был покрыт мхом и покрыт зеленой растительностью.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

предоставить
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Учитель предоставит дополнительные материалы для студентов.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

страдать
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Она страдала от сильной головной боли весь день.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

этика
Meaning
a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession
Example
He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.
У него сильная трудовая этика, и он всегда выполняет сроки.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

чемодан
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Она упаковала свою одежду в чемодан для поездки.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

рыбка гуппи
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
Рыбка гуппи идеально подходит для начинающих, которые хотят завести аквариум.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

посланник
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
Посланник доставил командующему важные боевые планы.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

замазывать
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Он замазал оконные рамы, чтобы остановить сквозняк.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

слабость, связанная с возрастом
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Старик стал сенильным и забыл знакомые лица.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

мякоть бананового дерева
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
Мякоть бананового дерева используется в традиционной бенгальской кухне.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

увеличить
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Компания планирует увеличить свою рабочую силу.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Его специализация — итальянская кухня.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

неспособный
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Он не смог посетить встречу.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

малярия
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
Малярия - это распространённое заболевание в тропических районах.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

издавать повторяющийся звук лёгкого постукивания / быстро говорить механическим способом
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
Дождь тихо капал на окно.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

компенсировать
Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
Страховая компания согласилась компенсировать клиенту ущерб.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

публично; открыто;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
Компания публично объявила свою новую политику.
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

бросить
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
Она решила бросить работу и начать свой бизнес.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

интерьер
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
Интерьер отеля был прекрасно украшен.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

беспорядок
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Политический беспорядок привел к массовым протестам.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

произвольный
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Произвольная оценка учителя расстроила многих студентов.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

везение
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Выигрыш в лотерее был полным везением.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

печатание; след; отпечаток;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
Книга доступна как в цифровой, так и в печатной версии.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

почётный
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Она известна как почётный лидер, который всегда держит свои обещания.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

предсказать
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
Монах предсказал, что мир вернется в страну.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

признание
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Он получил признание за свою заявку.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

условие
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Он принял предложение о работе при условии, что сможет работать удаленно дважды в неделю.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

забывчивый
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Он так забывчив, что часто забывает свои ключи.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

достойный любви; милый
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
Щенок был настолько милым, что все хотели его усыновить.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

чрезмерное напряжение
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
Чрезмерное напряжение на пальцах может вызвать проблемы с опорно-двигательным аппаратом.
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

состояние
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
Состояние ухудшается без надлежащего лечения.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

медь
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Медь — хороший проводник электричества.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

тактичный
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
его тактклес замечание смутило всех на встрече.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

невыразимый
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Она была наполнена невыразимой радостью, услышав новости о своем успехе.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

гриф
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
Гриф кружил в небе, ожидая свою добычу.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

сравнивать
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
Команда сравняла счет в последнюю минуту.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

предсказуемый
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
Их своевременное спасение было признано предсказуемым.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

редундантность
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
Документ содержал избыточность, из-за чего он стал ненужным длинным.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

палеонтология
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Она решила изучать палеонтологию в университете.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

долг
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Высокий уровень долга может привести к финансовому кризису.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

гранулировать
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
Сахар начал гранулироваться, когда остыл.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

энтомология
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
Она изучала энтомологию, чтобы понять поведение пчел.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

хамелеон
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Хамелеон изменил свой цвет с зеленого на коричневый.
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

расизм
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
Организация работает над устранением расизма во всех его формах.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

смягчающий
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
Она попросила снисхождения из-за смягчающих обстоятельств.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

виновник
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
Полиция поймала виновника за ограблением.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

тратящий впустую, бездельник
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
Молодого человека его семья посчитала бесполезным, так как он был расточителем.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

гей
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Он вышел как гей во время учебы в университете.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

дрожжи
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Добавьте дрожжи в муку, чтобы хлеб поднялся.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

побуждение
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
Компания предложила бонус в качестве побуждения для сотрудников.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

на всю жизнь
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Они остались друзьями на всю жизнь.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

педагогический
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
Школа приняла новые педагогические методы для улучшения обучения.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

морфология
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Морфология изучает структуру слов и то, как они формируются.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

чрезмерное внимание к мелким деталям или правилам
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Его педантичность сделала встречу ненужно долгой.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

жертвенный
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
Ягненок был использован как жертвенная жертва в ритуале.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

предсказать
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
Старик утверждал, что он может предсказать будущее.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

вести
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
Учитель направляет студентов.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

очищать
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Новый лидер пообещал очистить правительство от коррупции.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

молодая кобыла
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
Кобылица быстро бегала по лугу.