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C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

пряжа
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
Она купила разноцветную пряжу для вязания свитера.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

деревенский, связанный с пастухами
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
Картина изображала спокойную пасторальную сцену с овцами, пасущимися.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

инвестор
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Инвестор профинансировал стартап крупной суммой денег.
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Ценить
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
Я действительно ценю твою помощь в этом проекте.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

тревожный
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Новости о происшествии были глубоко тревожными.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

говядина
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Ресторан подает лучший стейк из говядины в городе.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

мистический, духовный искатель
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
Мистик посвятил свою жизнь медитации и духовному открытию.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

жизнь / средства к существованию
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Он зарабатывает на жизнь, работая учителем.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

лень
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Его лень помешала ему достичь своих целей.
A1 verb /set/

set

установить
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Она поставила книгу на стол.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

свобода
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
Статуя Свободы символизирует свободу и демократию.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

хлопковая ткань
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
Хлопковая ткань идеально подходит для летней одежды.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

сейсмический
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
Регион известен своей сейсмической активностью.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

поколение; производство;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Каждое поколение сталкивается с уникальными вызовами, которые формируют их мировоззрение и ценности.
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

оператор
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
Оператор машины обеспечил, чтобы всё работало гладко.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

токсичные газы
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Токсичные газы от промышленности способствуют загрязнению воздуха.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

пламенный; страстный; вспыльчивый
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
У неё пылающий характер, который быстро выходит из себя.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

космография
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Средневековые ученые практиковали космографию для составления карт звезд и планет.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

внутренняя сила
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
Общественная работа способствует внутренней силе у людей.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

реверсия
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
Новая политика отметила реверсию к традиционным методам.
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

дело; событие;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
Свадьба была грандиозным событием с сотнями гостей.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

чем
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Она выше своего брата.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

лениво
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Он лениво потянул руки и зевнул утром.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

испортить
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Он полностью испортил работу по ремонту.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

питательный
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Органическая пища часто более питательна, чем переработанная.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

недовольный человек
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
Недовольный человек высказал свои жалобы против правительства.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

интервенционизм
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
Интервенционизм центрального банка помог стабилизировать инфляцию.
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

ложный
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
Его аргумент был основан на ложных рассуждениях.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

большая книга или манускрипт
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
Библиотека хранит древний фолиант Шекспира.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

улучшать
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Новые политики направлены на улучшение условий жизни бедных.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

время замерять
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Он засек время на гонке с помощью секундомера.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

вишня
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Она сорвала свежие вишни с дерева в своем саду.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

кувшин
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Она вылила свежий апельсиновый сок из стеклянного кувшина в свою чашку.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

депрессия
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Она чувствовала себя депрессивно после потери работы.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

свободомыслящий человек
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Вольтер был признан великим свободомыслящим человеком своего времени.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

передний план
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Цветы на переднем плане освещали картину.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

dobavlyat' primetchaniya ili kommentarii
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Uchitel' poprosil studentov anotirovat' stikhotvorenie so svoimi tolkovaniyami.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

терапия
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
Генетическая терапия дает надежду на лечение генетических заболеваний.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

фрукты
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
Манго — мой любимый фрукт.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

фатализм
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Он принял фатализм, веря, что ничто, что он делал, не могло изменить его судьбу.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

вспыльчивый старик
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Старик-вспыльчивый жаловался на все в районе.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

нескромность
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
Статья была раскритикована за тон нескромности.
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.
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

чрезмерно формальный или правильный
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
Она выглядела прим в своем аккуратно поглаженном платье.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

дифтонг
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Слово 'coin' содержит дифтонг.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

судья; арбитр
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
Судья тщательно проверил все доказательства перед вынесением решения.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

коррупционный
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Политикам предъявили обвинения в коррупционных действиях.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

ценный
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Волонтерская работа в приюте была ценным опытом.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

тиран
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Люди восстали против жестокого тирана.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

кувшин
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
Слуга наполнил кувшин свежей водой.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

мог
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Он мог плавать, когда был ребенком.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

конфисковать
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Суд решил конфисковать имущество компании.
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

стоматолог
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
Мне нужно посетить стоматолога для регулярного осмотра.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

предвестник
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Первая снегирь весной часто считается предвестником более теплой погоды.
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

легко вызывающий тошноту, головокружение или отвращение
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
Ей стало плохо при виде крови.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

весёлый
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Она вошла в комнату с весёлой улыбкой, которая подняла настроение всех.
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

тонкость
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
Она поняла тонкость ситуации.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

сержант
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
Сержант отдал приказы солдатам перед миссией.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

опровергать, разоблачать ложность
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Учёные опровергли миф о том, что вакцины вызывают аутизм.
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

производство кислорода
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
Растения жизненно важны для производства кислорода и поддержания жизни.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

монополия
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
Компания имеет монополию на производство электромобилей.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

черепаха
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
Черепаха медленно пересекла сад.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

гибкий и грациозный
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
Гибкая танцовщица заворожила публику своими грациозными поворотами.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

тщательно
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Детектив тщательно осмотрел доказательства.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

неподвижный
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Машина осталась неподвижной на красном свете.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

опасность
Meaning
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example
His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.
Его неосторожное вождение поставило всех в опасность.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

случаться
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
Авария произошла на перекрестке в час пик.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

предположительный
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Она является предполагаемым кандидатом от партии.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

консолидация памяти
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
Сон играет ключевую роль в консолидации памяти.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

дикое или жестокое возмущение;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Его ярость была очевидна, когда он обнаружил, что кто-то украл его велосипед.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

жилище
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
Отель предоставляет комфортное жилье для туристов.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

связанный с Артуром
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Роман происходит в артуровском мире рыцарей и замков.
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

скотч
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
Мне нужно немного скотча, чтобы запечатать эту коробку.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

неделя
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Я закончу проект к концу недели.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

каша
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
Больной пациент мог есть только кашу.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

дисамбигация
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Система ИИ применяет дисамбигацию для уточнения понимания текста.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

штрафовать / обманывать
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Коррупционный чиновник был оштрафован за свои проступки.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

сознательно
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Он сознательно скрывал информацию от полиции.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

достигать
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Она усердно работала, чтобы достичь своих целей.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

индикативный
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Его тон был индикативом его фрустрации.
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.
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

небесно-голубой
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Ее небесно-голубые глаза сияли на солнце.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

демонстрировать
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Учитель продемонстрировал эксперимент классу.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

небрежность
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
Хирург был подан в суд за недобросовестную практику после неудачной операции.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

узел
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Моряк завязал крепкий узел, чтобы надежно закрепить лодку.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

смуглый
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Моряк имел смуглое лицо после многих лет под солнцем.
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

роан
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
Наездник вскочил на лошадь роан с пятнистым окрасом.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

несомненно
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Он несомненно лучший игрок в команде.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

сдерживать / контролировать
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Правительство приняло меры по сдерживанию инфляции.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

тихий
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
Вода была тихой, отражая небо.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

преступник
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
Полиция арестовала опасного преступника прошлой ночью.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

лояльность
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Его лояльность к компании принесла ему большой респект.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

лагуна
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Мы плавали в спокойных водах лагуны.
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

умерить
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
Она попыталась смягчить свою критику с помощью доброты.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Он свайпнул влево на фото.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

бессознательный
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
Камень — это бессознательный объект без сознания.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

разделение
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
Разделение вызвало беспокойство.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

тактики
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
Команда изменила тактику, чтобы выиграть игру.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

упомянуть
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Она забыла упомянуть время встречи.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

заключать в тюрьму
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Судья заключил преступника в тюрьму на пять лет.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

дипломат
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Дипломат вел переговоры о мирном соглашении.
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

кусок / ломоть
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
Она нарезала торт большими кусками.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

влажный
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
Комната казалась холодной и влажной после дождя.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

эгоцентричный
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Он был слишком эгоцентричным, чтобы заметить тревогу своего друга.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

квартет
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
Струнный квартет великолепно выступил на концерте.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

беззаконие; анархия; беспорядок; преступник
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
Приграничный город был известен своим беззаконием и хаосом.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

шип, резкое замечание
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
На рыболовном крючке есть маленький шип, чтобы рыба не могла убежать.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

веха
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Это открытие — веха в биотехнологиях.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

обнаружение
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
Обнаружение мошенничества в системе было быстрым.
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

сомнение
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
Она не сомневалась в том, что говорила.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

болтливый; разговорчивый; многословный
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Болтливый старик в кафе говорил часами о своих путешествиях.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

нееврей
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
Синагога приветствовала как евреев, так и неевреев.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

поляна
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Они отдохнули на солнечной поляне после долгого похода.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

благодетельный, щедрый
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Благодетельный лидер пожертвовал деньги на строительство больницы.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

пить
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Слишком много воды за один раз может вызвать ощущение вздутия.