C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

соль (пятая нота музыкальной шкалы)

Meaning

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

Example

The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.

Хор репетировал пение ноты соль во время репетиции.

B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

ползать

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

Она тихо поднялась по лестнице, чтобы не разбудить никого.

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

доминирующий; влиятельный; самый важный

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

Доминирующий игрок контролировал всю игру в баскетбол.

C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

помазание

Meaning

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example

The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.

Помазание нового лидера было священным ритуалом.

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛər/

impair

повреждать

Meaning

to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability

Example

Smoking can impair your lung capacity.

Курение может ухудшить ёмкость лёгких.

C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

шафран

Meaning

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers

Example

The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.

Шафрановая ткань выглядела прекрасно на солнечном свете.

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

фиолетовый цвет

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

Она надела красивое фиолетовое платье на вечеринку.

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

аромат

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

Аромат свежевыпеченного хлеба заполнил кухню.

A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

игрок

Meaning

a person who participates in a game or sport

Example

The player scored the winning goal.

Игрок забил победный гол.

C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

оксюморон

Meaning

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

Example

The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.

Фраза 'оглушительная тишина' - классический оксюморон.

B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

осведомленность

Meaning

Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.

Example

Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.

Распространение осведомленности необходимо для спасения бабочек.

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

перспектива

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

С его точки зрения решение было полностью неправильным.

C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

упрек

Meaning

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

Example

The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.

Упрек учителя в поведении студента был оправдан.

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.

B1 noun /hel/

Hell

ад; болезненное состояние; неприятный опыт

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience

Example

Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.

Работать на фабрике летом было настоящим адом из-за экстремальной жары.

C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

откладывать

Meaning

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Example

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

Политик откладывал, когда его спрашивали о спорном вопросе.

C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

оживить

Meaning

to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven

Example

The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.

Энтузиазм учителя помог оживить скучную лекцию.

B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

кооперативный

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

Она была очень кооперативной во время интервью.

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

товар

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

Нефть — это ценное товарное сырьё на мировом рынке.

B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

приз

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

Он выиграл первый приз в конкурсе.

C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

торговаться

Meaning

to argue about the price; to bargain persistently

Example

They haggled over the price for an hour.

Они торговались по цене целый час.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

больной; нездоровый

Meaning

not in good health; feeling sick or ill

Example

She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.

Она чувствует себя плохо с вчерашнего дня.

C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

жизненная сила, энергия

Meaning

The state of being strong and active; energy.

Example

The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.

Жизненная сила команды помогла им добиться успеха на соревнованиях.

B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

смешение

Meaning

the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity

Example

The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.

Ресторан предлагает уникальное смешение азиатской и европейской кухни.

C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

вершина

Meaning

the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement

Example

Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.

Победа в Нобелевской премии была вершиной её карьеры.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

непоследовательный

Meaning

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

Его объяснение было настолько непоследовательным, что никто не мог его понять.

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

жизненно важный

Meaning

essential or necessary for life or success

Example

It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.

Очень важно оставаться гидратированным летом.

B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

законно

Meaning

in a way that is allowed by law

Example

He is legally responsible for his actions.

Он законно ответственен за свои действия.

C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

ответчик

Meaning

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

Example

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.

Ответчик заявил, что он не виновен по всем предъявленным обвинениям.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

устаревший

Meaning

old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age

Example

The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.

Фабрика была наполнена устаревшими машинами, которые замедляли производство.

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 /plʌm/

plumb

измерять глубину или тщательно исследовать

Meaning

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

Example

They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.

Они использовали линию для измерения глубины озера.

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

на самом деле

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

Она на самом деле завершила проект раньше срока.

B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

огромный; колоссальный; исключительный

Meaning

extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary

Example

She made tremendous progress in her studies.

Она сделала огромный прогресс в своих исследованиях.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

начальный

Meaning

Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.

Example

The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.

Инициирующая фаза проекта была отмечена энтузиазмом в планировании.

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.

C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

рассвет

Meaning

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

Example

They set out on their journey at daybreak.

Они начали свое путешествие на рассвете.

C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

благословение

Meaning

a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes

Example

The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.

Священник дал своё благословение новобрачным.

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

запугивание

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

Рабочие сообщили о случаях запугивания со стороны руководства.

A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

баланс

Meaning

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

Example

Balance among powers prevents conflicts.

Баланс сил предотвращает конфликты.

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

качели

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

Дети любят качаться в парке.

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

тяжёлая атлетика

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

Тяжёлая атлетика требует дисциплины и правильной техники.

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

вовлекать

Meaning

to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation

Example

The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.

Политик был вовлечен в крупный коррупционный скандал.

C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

экспонент

Meaning

a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power

Example

She is a leading exponent of modern dance.

Она ведущий экспонент современного танца.

C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

субтекст

Meaning

Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words

Example

The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.

Субтекст его речи подразумевал несогласие.

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

юмор

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

Его чувство юмора всегда поднимает настроение.

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

избирательный

Meaning

related to elections or voting

Example

The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.

Избирательный процесс в стране был реформирован в последние годы.

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

покрыть полосами

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

поверхность скалы была покрыта полосами от ледникового движения.

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

сумерки

Meaning

the time when night begins; dusk

Example

They decided to return home before nightfall.

Они решили вернуться домой до наступления сумерек.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

катящийся

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

Они проехали через катящиеся холмы деревни.

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

отказ

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

Её отказ от предложения удивил всех.

B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

элегантный

Meaning

graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated

Example

She wore an elegant dress to the party.

Она надела элегантное платье на вечеринку.

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

снаряд

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

Солдат увернулся от приближающегося снаряда.

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

самолет

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

Самолет плавно взлетел с аэродромной полосы.

A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

отличный; превосходный; выдающийся;

Meaning

extremely good; outstanding; superior

Example

She received excellent grades in all her subjects.

Она получила отличные оценки по всем предметам.

C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

инкарнация

Meaning

the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form

Example

The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.

Монах считался воплощением сострадания.

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

резать

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

Она нарезает овощи для ужина.

C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

смесь сухих цветов

Meaning

a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection

Example

The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.

Гостиная была наполнена ароматом потпури.

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

пощёчина

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

Она была так злонамерена, что ударила его по лицу.

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

визуализировать

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

Она пыталась визуализировать свой успех перед большой презентацией.

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

возраст

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

Она вежливо спросила его возраст.

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 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

динамичный

Meaning

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example

Life flows in a dynamic stream.

Жизнь течет в динамичном потоке.

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

ликвидность

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

Поддержание ликвидности критически важно для финансовой стабильности.

C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

согласие

Meaning

Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.

Example

The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.

Проект был завершён с согласия всех отделов.

C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

дефицитный

Meaning

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

Example

His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.

Его диета была дефицитной по важным витаминам.

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

предшествовать

Meaning

To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.

Example

Dark clouds often forerun a storm.

Темные облака часто предшествуют буре.

C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

непоколебимый; интенсивный; страстный; энергичный

Meaning

showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense

Example

She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.

Она сделала решительное отрицание обвинений.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

металлический крепеж с витком; прикрутить или затянуть что-то винтом

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Он прикрутил полку к стене крепко.

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

остерегаться

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

Остерегайтесь собаки у ворот.

C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

микрокосм

Meaning

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.

Example

The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.

Маленький город — это микрокосм всей нации.

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 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

среда обитания

Meaning

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example

Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.

Учёные представляют себе хабитатс на Луне.

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

цензурировать

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

Правительство пыталось цензурировать спорный фильм.

C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

пентаграмм

Meaning

A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.

Example

The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.

Колдун нарисовал пентаграмму на полу как часть ритуала.

C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

револьвер

Meaning

a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading

Example

The detective drew his revolver from its holster.

Детектив вытащил свой револьвер из кобуры.

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

ваза для цветов

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

Она поставила красивые розы в вазу для цветов на столе.

C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

омовение

Meaning

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Example

He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.

Он совершил утреннюю омовение перед молитвой.

C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

скептик

Meaning

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

Example

The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.

Ученый был скептически настроен к теориям без твердых доказательств.

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

подсознание

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

Страхи часто исходят из подсознания.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

северо-запад

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

Сиэтл находится на северо-западе Соединенных Штатов.

A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

курица

Meaning

a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food

Example

The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.

Курица каждый день несли свежие яйца.

C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

резко

Meaning

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

Example

She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.

Она резко отклонила предложение.

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

привилегия

Meaning

an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage

Example

Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.

Автомобиль компании был одной из привилегий его исполнительной должности.

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

путешественник

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

Путешественник отправился рано утром, чтобы исследовать новые земли.

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

стипендия

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

Она получила стипендию для учебы за границей.

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

пренебрегать

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

Не пренебрегай своим здоровьем, пока учишься.

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

рок

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

Древнее пророчество предсказало рок города.

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

мед

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

Мне нравится добавлять мед в мой чай.

C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

взывать

Meaning

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

Example

The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.

Адвокат сослался на конституцию, чтобы защитить своего клиента.

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

работа с иглой, вышивка

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

Ее бабушка научила ее искусству работы с иглой.

C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

злоба

Meaning

A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.

Example

There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.

Между двумя соперниками была злоба, которая никогда не исчезала.

C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития

Meaning

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Example

The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.

Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.

C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

известная певица

Meaning

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

Example

The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.

Поп-дива исполнила свой последний хит перед аплодирующей толпой.

C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

криво

Meaning

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

Example

The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.

Картина на стене висела немного криво.

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

респондент

Meaning

A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case

Example

The survey had over 1,000 respondents.

Опрос собрал более 1000 респондентов.

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

деградация

Meaning

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

Example

The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.

Роман изображает моральную деградацию коррумпированного общества.

A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

хотя

Meaning

in spite of the fact that; even though

Example

Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

Хотя шел дождь, они пошли гулять.

B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

мрачный

Meaning

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

Example

The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.

Атмосфера вдруг стала мрачной.

B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

грабли

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

Он использовал грабли, чтобы собрать опавшие осенние листья.

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

любовник

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

Она встречала своего любовника в кафе каждый вечер.

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

прелюдия

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

Небольшая ссора была лишь прелюдией к большему конфликту.

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 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

подделывать

Meaning

to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment

Example

The election was rigged by corrupt officials.

Выборы были сфальсифицированы коррумпированными чиновниками.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

воскресенье

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

Мы обычно отдыхаем дома в воскресенье.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

трущобы

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Правительство работает над улучшением условий в трущобах.

B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

теоретический

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

Идея остается в основном теоретической без реальных доказательств.

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

синоним

Meaning

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

Для многих людей её имя — синоним щедрости.

A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

король

Meaning

the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Example

The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.

Король правил страной с мудростью и справедливостью.

C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

региональный форум

Meaning

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

Example

The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.

Региональный форум обсудил последствия вырубки лесов.

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

из земли или глины; связанный с керамикой

Meaning

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

Example

The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.

На кухне стояли красивые глиняные горшки для хранения.

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

нежный

Meaning

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

Example

He was always gentle with children.

Он всегда был нежным с детьми.

и

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

Она купила яблоки и апельсины.