C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

заикаться

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

Нервный студент начал заикаться во время своей речи.

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

пена

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

Волны разбивались о скалы, создавая белую пену на берегу.

C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

катионный обмен

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

Емкость обмена катионами почвы влияет на рост растений.

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

обсуждение, направленное на достижение соглашения; торг

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

Переговоры между двумя компаниями длились несколько недель.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

знание; проницательность; хитрый;

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

Она дала ему знающую улыбку, когда он упомянул секрет.

B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

тропический

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

Амазонские леса являются домом для многих тропических видов.

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

харизма

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

Его харизма помогла ему стать великим лидером.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

недостойный

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

Его недостойное поведение шокировало аудиторию.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

неприкосновенный

Meaning

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

Example

The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.

Древний храм оставался неприкосновенным веками.

B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

специально

Meaning

in a clear and exact way

Example

He was specifically asked to handle the finances.

Его специально попросили заняться финансами.

C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

повторяющийся

Meaning

happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;

Example

She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.

Она страдает от повторяющихся головных болей уже несколько месяцев.

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

преимущественно

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

Она в основном отвечает за управление финансами.

C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

разоружить

Meaning

to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense

Example

The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.

Солдаты получили приказ разоружить заключенных.

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

свистеть

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

Ему нравится свистеть, работая.

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

ледник

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

Ледник медленно тает из-за изменения климата.

B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

терпеть

Meaning

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

Example

I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.

Я не могу терпеть такое грубое поведение в своем классе.

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

малый по размеру или количеству; недостаточный; едва достаточный

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

В лагере беженцев было мало продовольствия.

C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

меховщик

Meaning

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

Example

The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.

Меховщик выставил красивые пальто в своем магазине.

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

водяной

Meaning

Containing water, especially water of crystallization.

Example

The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.

Этот минерал гидратирован, потому что в его структуре содержатся молекулы воды.

B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

царство

Meaning

a country or territory ruled by a king or queen

Example

The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.

Царство было известно своей богатой культурой и традициями.

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

теократия

Meaning

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

Example

The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.

Страна управлялась как теократия, где религиозные лидеры имели высшую власть.

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

товары

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

Цены на товары, такие как нефть и золото, часто колеблются.

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

питание

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

Хорошее питание важно для здоровой жизни.

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

корреляция

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

Исследователи обнаружили сильную корреляцию между диетой и сердечными заболеваниями.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

неопытный

Meaning

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

Example

The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.

Неопытное обращение с машиной привело к нескольким ошибкам.

B1 noun roʊps

ropes

веревки

Meaning

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Example

The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.

Веревки были надежно привязаны, чтобы поднять тяжелую нагрузку.

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; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

расстановка; выстраивать в ряд

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

Тренер объявил расстановку перед матчем.

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

растворимость

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

Растворимость соли в воде высокая.

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

длинный кабачок

Meaning

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

Example

She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.

Она нарезала длинный кабачок тонкими ломтями для жареного блюда.

C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

умолять

Meaning

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.

Example

He beseeched the judge for mercy.

Он умолял судью о милосердии.

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

улей; место, полное активности

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

Сад гудел от активности, когда пчёлы летали взад и вперёд от своего улья.

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

стыд

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

Он почувствовал глубокий стыд за свое нечестное поведение на работе.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

четверка

Meaning

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

Example

The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.

Четверка наслаждалась игрой в гольф вместе.

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

колдовать

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

Ему нравится колдовать со старыми радиоприемниками в своем гараже.

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

понимать

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

Трудно понять масштаб катастрофы.

C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

инерция; отсутствие активности

Meaning

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

Example

The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.

Инерция команды помешала им адаптироваться к быстро меняющимся условиям рынка.

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

просо

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

Просо часто используется как пища в сельских районах.

C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

избыточное лесть

Meaning

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

Example

Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.

Её избыточные комплименты заставили всех почувствовать себя неудобно.

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

финики

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

Финики обычно едят во время Рамадана, чтобы разорвать пост.

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

необходимо

Meaning

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

Example

It behooves every citizen to follow the law.

Каждому гражданину необходимо следовать закону.

C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

зубная паста

Meaning

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

Example

He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.

Он купил новый травяной зубной порошок в аптеке.

C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

маленькая волна

Meaning

a small or tiny ripple

Example

Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.

Маленькие волны появились на озере, когда рыба двигалась.

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

стёртый

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

Используйте ластик, чтобы стереть карандашные следы.

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

последствия

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Последствия землетрясения были разрушительными.

C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

краткий

Meaning

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

Example

His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.

Его ответ был кратким и быстро завершил разговор.

C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

космополитизм

Meaning

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

Example

Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.

Космополитизм способствует уважению и пониманию между культурами.

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

связь

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

Статья включает ссылку на официальный сайт.

A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

еженедельно

Meaning

happening or done once every week; every week

Example

I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.

Я навещаю бабушку еженедельно по воскресеньям.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

вводить инъекцию

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

Медсестра введет вакцину в руку пациента.

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

вольер

Meaning

a large enclosure for keeping birds

Example

The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.

Зоопарк построил новый вольер для экзотических попугаев.

A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

отчет

Meaning

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.

Example

The report highlights critical issues.

Отчет подчеркивает важные вопросы.

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.

A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

ученик; зрачок

Meaning

a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light

Example

The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.

Ученик внимательно слушал учителя.

A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

дорогой

Meaning

costing a lot of money

Example

That car is too expensive for me to buy.

Эта машина слишком дорогая, чтобы я мог её купить.

A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

хобби; любимое занятие; увлечение

Meaning

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

Example

Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.

Фотография стала её любимым хобби, когда она получила камеру на день рождения.

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

генеральный директор

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

Генеральный директор объявил новую стратегию для компании.

C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

распространённый

Meaning

widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring

Example

Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.

Курение по-прежнему широко распространено среди подростков, несмотря на предупреждения о вреде для здоровья.

C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

обветшалый

Meaning

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

Example

The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.

Семья жила в обветшавшем доме на окраине города.

C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning

relating to the lungs

Example

The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

траур

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

Семья в трауре по своей бабушке.

B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

ковать, подделывать

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

Кузнец выковал прочный меч из железа.

C2 noun /kænt/

cant

лицемерие

Meaning

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

Example

The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.

Речь политика была наполнена лицемерием о честности и целостности.

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

курсивное письмо

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

Учитель попросил студентов написать эссе курсивом.

C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

необычные сексуальные практики; вьющиеся или закрученные волосы

Meaning

having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends

Example

His kinky hair made him look unique.

Его кудрявые волосы сделали его уникальным.

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

эвакуировать

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

Жителей попросили эвакуировать здание после срабатывания пожарной тревоги.

B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning

a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa

Example

He is an Arab living in Dubai.

C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

крениться, делать резкое движение

Meaning

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

Example

The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

Автобус покачнулся вперёд, когда водитель нажал на тормоза.

C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

генерик

Meaning

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

Example

This medicine is available in generic form.

Это лекарство доступно в виде генерика.

B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

тонуть

Meaning

to go down below the surface; to descend

Example

The ship sinks in the deep ocean.

Корабль тонет в глубоком океане.

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

разрезать, разрывать отношения

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

Ему пришлось разорвать связи с компанией после спора.

C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

вонючий

Meaning

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

Example

The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.

Вонючий запах от мусора затруднял дыхание.

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

относящийся к сердцу и кровеносным сосудам

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

Регулярные физические упражнения улучшают сердечно-сосудистое здоровье.

A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

звук

Meaning

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

Example

The bell sounded across the valley.

Колокол прозвучал через долину.

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.

C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

трудный

Meaning

done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor

Example

He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.

Он дал напряжённое объяснение, которое сбило с толку аудиторию.

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.

C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

прокламация

Meaning

an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority

Example

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

Король издал прокламацию, провозгласив мир.

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

удалить

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

Пожалуйста, снимите обувь перед тем, как войти в дом.

B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

победа

Meaning

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Example

The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.

Победа Бангладеш 16 декабря - это момент гордости.

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

вдыхать

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

Сделайте глубокий вдох и медленно вдыхайте.

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

свет

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

Включите свет, темнеет.

C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

тенденция отклоняться от основной темы

Meaning

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.

Дигрессивный стиль лектора усложнил следование за лекцией.

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

старение

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

Биолог изучал сенесценцию растений, чтобы понять старение.

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

надсмотрщик

Meaning

a person who supervises work or workers; a manager

Example

The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.

Надсмотрщик убедился, что рабочие соблюдают правила безопасности.

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

усложнять

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

Новые правила только усложнят процесс.

C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

счастье

Meaning

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

Example

The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

засуха

Meaning

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

Example

The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.

Засуха на земле усиливается из-за изменения климата.

C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

хрупкий

Meaning

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

Example

The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.

Стул был слишком хрупким, чтобы выдержать его вес.

C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

слащавый

Meaning

too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant

Example

The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.

Десерт был настолько слащавым, что я не смог его доесть.

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

обильный; достаточный; избыточный

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

У нас достаточно времени, чтобы завершить проект до крайнего срока.

C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

пещерный человек

Meaning

A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.

Example

Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.

Некоторые называли его пещерным человеком за отказ использовать современные технологии.

C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

основной, отличный

Meaning

first or most important; excellent

Example

She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.

Ее считали главной балериной группы.

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

раздражать

Meaning

to irritate or annoy intensely

Example

His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.

Его постоянные жалобы начали раздражать его коллег.

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

смешанная экономика

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

Сегодня большинство стран придерживаются модели смешанной экономики.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

невообразимый

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

Это казалось невообразимым, что она сможет закончить марафон после такого малого тренинга.

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

критиковать строго / наказывать

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

Учитель строго наказал ученика за опоздание.

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.

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

глубокие размышления

Meaning

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

Example

She sat in contemplation before making her decision.

Она сидела в глубоких размышлениях, прежде чем принять решение.

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

скрипка

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

Она великолепно играет на скрипке в оркестре.

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.

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

блокировать

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

Свидетель пытался заблокировать процесс во время расследования.

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

ярко-красный

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

Небо стало ярко-красным на закате.

C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

тяжёлый

Meaning

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

Example

The accident was a grievous blow to the community.

Авария стала тяжёлым ударом для сообщества.

B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

общественные программы

Meaning

Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.

Example

Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.

Общественные программы повышают осведомленность о сохранении бабочек.

B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

плечо

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm

Example

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

Он носил сумку на плече.

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

покрывать

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

Вершина горы была скрыта в тумане.

A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

её (вещь)

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

Та синяя сумка её.

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

искусственно;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Озеро было создано искусственно для орошения.

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

шторм

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

Шторм вызвал отключения электроэнергии по всему городу.

B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

запрещать

Meaning

to order someone not to do something

Example

The school forbids smoking on campus.

Школа запрещает курение на кампусе.

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

инопланетянин

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

Телескоп может обнаруживать инопланетные сигналы.

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

конвергенция

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

Конвергенция технологий революционизирует отрасли.

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

аэронáут

Meaning

A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.

Example

The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.

Аэронáут умело вел воздушный шар через долину.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

сухожилие

Meaning

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

Example

The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.

Сухожилия в его руках выделялись, когда он поднял тяжелую коробку.

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

безвредный, обезболивающий

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

Беспристрастные замечания оратора избегали контроверсий.

C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

парящий

Meaning

Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.

Example

The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.

Парящая структура — инженерное чудо.

A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

где угодно

Meaning

in or to any place; wherever

Example

You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.

Ты можешь сидеть где угодно в этом ресторане.

B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

ужинать

Meaning

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

Example

We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.

Мы обычно ужинаем в семь часов вечера.

C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

отверстие

Meaning

an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device

Example

The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.

Медикамент был нанесен через небольшое отверстие в устройстве.