B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

трезвый; серьезный и вдумчивый; умеренный

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

Он остался трезвым на протяжении всего праздника.

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

экологически чистые технологии

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

Экологически чистые технологии могут уменьшить загрязнение.

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

гарантия

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

Гарантия качества является приоритетом для совета.

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

скептический

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Она была скептически настроена к новому плану.

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

пламя

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

Огонь горел несколько часов, прежде чем его удалось взять под контроль.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

отдельно

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Они решили поехать на конференцию отдельно.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

Example

The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

трусый; застенчивый

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

Она была слишком робкой, чтобы говорить на публике.

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

конституционный

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

Конституционные реформы обеспечивают справедливость в системе.

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

мнение

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

Общественное мнение было резко против новой политики.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

счастье

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

прозвище

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

Его прозвище — 'Тигр', потому что он очень смелый.

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

целостность

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

Целостность учителей способствует положительной учебной среде.

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

феминистка

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

Она гордо называет себя феминисткой и борется за гендерное равенство.

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

превалировать

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Справедливость всегда победит несправедливость.

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

перспективный

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

Компания встретится с перспективными клиентами на следующей неделе.

B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

второй

Meaning

the second of two people or things mentioned

Example

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

Между чаем и кофе я предпочитаю второй.

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

социальная ответственность

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

Социальная ответственность должна быть частью образовательной программы.

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

клеточный

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

Клеточные технологии революционизировали коммуникацию.

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

обладать / иметь

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

Она обладает большим талантом в музыке.

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

прозрачность

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

Прозрачность способствует доверию в управлении.

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

этика

Meaning

moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity

Example

Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.

Деловая этика требует от компаний действовать честно и ответственно.

B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

денежный

Meaning

Relating to money or currency.

Example

The monetary implications are significant for investors.

Монетарные последствия значительны для инвесторов.

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

просторный; с большим количеством места

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

Квартира очень просторная с большими спальнями.

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

маскировка

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

Солдаты использовали маскировку, чтобы спрятаться от врага.

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

умно; стильно; быстро

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

Он был одет стильно для деловой встречи.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

удобство

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

В квартире есть все удобства, необходимые для комфортной жизни.

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

отпечаток пальца

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

Полиция нашла его отпечатки пальцев на дверной ручке на месте преступления.

B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

жесткий; твердый; негибкий

Meaning

not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm

Example

The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.

Старая деревянная доска была слишком жесткой, чтобы согнуться.

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

дискриминация; несправедливое обращение; предвзятость

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

Компания была подана в суд за расовую дискриминацию в своей практике найма.

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

поражающий

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

Большие задачи могут казаться поражающими.

B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

превосходство

Meaning

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

Example

His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.

Его превосходство в математике было очевидно по его баллам на тестах.

B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

генетика

Meaning

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.

Генетика играет ключевую роль в достижениях здравоохранения.

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

доставка

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

Доставка продукции была задержана из-за погодных условий.

B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

Example

He got a bruise on his arm after falling.

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

пепел

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

После пожара остался только пепел от дома.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

недооценивать

Meaning

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

Example

Never underestimate the power of teamwork.

Никогда не недооцените силу командной работы.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

усилить

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

Ожидается, что шторм усилится ночью.

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

патриотизм

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

День Победы отражает патриотизм всей нации.

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

устрица

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

Она заказала свежие устрицы в ресторане морепродуктов.

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

абсолютный

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

У диктатора была абсолютная власть над нацией.

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

замечание

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

Она сделала замечание о погоде.

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

рассуждение

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

Её рассуждения по поводу ухода были ясными и логичными.

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

убежище

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

Беженцы искали убежище в соседней стране.

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

реализация

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

Правильная реализация политик имеет решающее значение.

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

моргать

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

Она быстро моргнула, чтобы очистить пыль из глаз.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

сражаться

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

Правительство принимает меры для борьбы с коррупцией.

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

проникновение

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

Рыночное проникновение компании быстро увеличилось.

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

целостный

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

Целостный подход к здоровью учитывает как тело, так и разум.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

чрезмерный

Meaning

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Example

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

Чрезмерный рост населения приводит к истощению ресурсов.

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

сокращать

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

Она решила сократить свою речь, чтобы уложиться в отведенное время.

B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

поверхностный; мелкий; нехватка глубины знаний

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

Мелкая вода идеально подходит для детей для игры.

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

сливаться

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

Два металла слились при высокой температуре.

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

склонный

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

Он склонен делать ошибки, когда устал.

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

строго

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

Курение строго запрещено в здании.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

продолжение

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

Сиквел фильма был даже успешнее, чем оригинал.

B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

встать на колени

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

Example

The knight knelt before the king.

Рыцарь преклонился перед королем.

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

психология

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

Психология помогает нам понять, как люди думают и действуют.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

интерпретировать / переводить

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

Ей пришлось интерпретировать речь для иностранных гостей.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

характерный

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

Ресторан известен своими характерными вкусами.

B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

необработанный рис; рисовое поле

Meaning

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

Example

The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.

Фермеры усердно работали на рисовых полях во время сезона сбора урожая.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

кубинский

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

Мы наслаждались вкусным кубинским кофе в кафе.

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

устойчивый

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

Этот материал устойчив к воде и пятнам.

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

лабиринт

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

Дети заблудились в кукурузном лабиринте на фестивале урожая.

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

блестеть

Meaning

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

Example

Her dress glittered under the stage lights.

Ее платье блестело под светом сцены.

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

умственная концентрация

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

Медитация улучшает умственную концентрацию и когнитивные способности.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

свалка

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

Город построил новую свалку для решения растущей проблемы с отходами.

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

автомобилист

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

Автомобилист остановился, чтобы помочь после аварии.

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

тревога или беспокойство

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

Медитация помогает уменьшить тревогу и стресс.

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

пар

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

Пар воды поднимался с горячего тротуара после дождя.

B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

специализация

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

Её специализация — педиатрия.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

солома или трубка

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Она пила сок через соломинку.

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

выгодный; благоприятный; прибыльный

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

Эта позиция предлагает выгодные возможности для карьерного роста.

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

метрический

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

Компания отслеживает успех, используя четкие показатели производительности.

B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

честь

Meaning

high respect; great esteem

Example

He received an award in honor of his achievements.

Он получил награду в честь своих достижений.

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

изображать

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

Картина изображает красивый закат над морем.

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

спонсорство

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

Мероприятие стало возможным благодаря спонсорству нескольких крупных компаний.

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

обильный

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

Сад был полон ярких цветов.

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

негодование

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

Негодование возросло среди студентов.

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

бобовое

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

Бобовые являются отличным источником белка для вегетарианцев.

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

предприятие, особенно смелый или сложный проект

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

Космическое предприятие потребовало лет планирования и подготовки.

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

блекнуть

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

Цвета старой фотографии начали тускнеть.

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

оплакивать

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

Они собрались, чтобы оплакать потерю своего друга.

B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

наблюдение

Meaning

The action or process of observing something carefully.

Example

Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.

Наблюдения за удалёнными галактиками дают новые идеи.

B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

манипулировать

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

Она может манипулировать программным обеспечением для создания потрясающей графики.

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

полуостров

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

Корейский полуостров находится в Восточной Азии.

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

распределение

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

Компания управляет распределением продуктов питания в сельские районы.

B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

лгать

Meaning

the act of not telling the truth

Example

He was caught lying about his grades.

Его поймали на лжи о его оценках.

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

сдаваться

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий.

B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

поведенческий

Meaning

relating to the way a person or animal acts

Example

The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.

Психолог изучил поведенческие паттерны ребенка.

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

изменение

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

Портной сделал изменение в костюме.

B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

революции

Meaning

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

Example

Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.

Революции часто приводят к значительным социальным изменениям.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

претерпеть

Meaning

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

She had to undergo surgery to recover.

Ей пришлось перенести операцию для восстановления.

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

рыба тилапия

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

Рыба тилапия — один из самых часто выращиваемых видов рыб в мире.

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

условный; зависимый от условий

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

Предложение о работе условно на основе прохождения проверки биографических данных.

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

экспонировать

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

Музей будет экспонировать древние артефакты.

B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

Example

Birds migrate south during the winter.

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

преувеличение

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

Его история о рыбе, которую он поймал, явно была преувеличением.

B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

финансовая ответственность

Meaning

The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.

Example

Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.

Финансовая ответственность обеспечивает долгосрочную экономическую стабильность.

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

дразнить

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

Дети часто дразнят своих младших братьев и сестер игриво.

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

передача, трансмиссия

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

Передача данных через интернет очень быстрая.

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

колебаться

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

Температуры колеблются от 15 до 30 градусов на этой неделе.

B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

литр

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids

Example

She bought a litre of milk from the shop.

Она купила один литр молока в магазине.

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

правдивый

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

Она всегда была искренней в своих ответах во время интервью.

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

органическое сельское хозяйство

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

Органическое земледелие улучшает здоровье почвы и снижает загрязнение.

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

таракан

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

Таракан быстро побежал по кухонному полу.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

абрикос

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

Абрикосовое дерево производит сладкие плоды летом.

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

миграция

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

Ежегодная миграция птиц — это захватывающее природное явление.

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

место покоя

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

Место покоя мучеников рядом с рекой.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

привлекательно

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

Комната была привлекательно украшена мягким светом и растениями.

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

семь привычек

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Даже привычки помогают поддерживать сбалансированный образ жизни.

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

погружать

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

она погрузила одежду в воду перед тем, как ее постирать.

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

межличностный

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

У него отличные межличностные навыки, и он хорошо ладит с другими.

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

демон

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

История была о демоне, который терроризировал деревню.

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

шутка

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

Они сыграли безвредную шутку с другом на вечеринке.

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

отвлекать

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

Громкий шум отвлек ее во время экзамена.

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ураган

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

Ураган разрушил сотни домов вдоль побережья.