B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

перемешивать

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

Она перемешала суп, чтобы убедиться, что он не сгорит.

B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

неясный

Meaning

Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.

Example

The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.

Значение поэмы было непонятно большинству читателей.

B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

объединять

Meaning

To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.

Example

Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.

Подростки объединяются с друзьями для социальной приемлемости.

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

бюро/агентство

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

Туристическое бюро помогло им спланировать отпуск.

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

компостирование

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

Компостирование снижает количество отходов и улучшает плодородие почвы.

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

спор; разногласие

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

Новая политика вызвала большую контроверсию среди граждан.

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

сотрудничать

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

Волонтеры часто сотрудничают с местными организациями.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

позор; бесчестие; унижение

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

Его арест принес позор всей его семье и репутации.

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

удовлетворённый

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

Она была удовлетворена своей простой жизнью.

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

премьер-министр / главный

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

Французский премьер-министр обратился к нации.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

ремесленник

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

Ремесленник создал красивую деревянную скульптуру.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

ускорение

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

Автомобиль показал быстрое ускорение при выезде на шоссе.

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

одарённый; талантливый

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

Она талантливый музыкант, который играет на нескольких инструментах.

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

возобновляемый

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

Возобновляемые ресурсы минимизируют экологический ущерб.

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

жареное мясо

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

Жареное мясо было идеально приправлено и мягким.

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

пухлый или округлый

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

Кошка была пухлой и хорошо накормленной.

B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

дружелюбный и гостеприимный к незнакомцам или гостям; щедрый в приеме гостей

Meaning

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests

Example

The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.

Местные жители были очень гостеприимны к туристам.

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

жалкий, плачевный, очень маленький

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

Выступление команды было жалким по сравнению с прошлым годом.

B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

крепкое держание; хватка; ручка или захват

Meaning

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

Example

The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.

Скалолаз потерял хватку и упал на несколько метров, прежде чем спасательная веревка его поймала.

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

археология

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

Она изучала археологию, чтобы узнать о древних цивилизациях.

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

трансформация

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

Цифровая грамотность приводит к экономической трансформации.

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

поражённый

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

Она была поражена невероятным трюком фокусника.

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

накопление

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

Накопление пыли влияет на эффективность бытовой техники.

B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

достигнут

Meaning

Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.

Example

The region attained remarkable progress.

Регион достиг значительного прогресса.

B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

брокер

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

Биржевой брокер помог мне разумно инвестировать мои деньги.

B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

прогресс

Meaning

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Example

Progression in technology drives innovation.

Прогресс в технологиях стимулирует инновации.

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

роса

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

Утренний роса блестела на траве.

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

прокол

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Мне пришлось исправить прокол на моем велосипеде сегодня утром.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

неустойчивый; дрожащий; ненадежный; слабый

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

Его голос дрожал от нервозности.

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

наивный

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

Она была наивна, поверив в историю мошенника.

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

республика

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

Республика управляется представителями народа.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

туловище

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

Художник нарисовал туловище модели с большим вниманием к деталям.

B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

тренировка мозга

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

Регулярное тренировка мозга может улучшить запоминание.

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

жестоко

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

Охранники обращались с заключёнными жестоко.

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

рассылка

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

Компания отправляет своим сотрудникам еженедельную рассылку.

B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

крыжовник

Meaning

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

Example

Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.

Крыжовник богат витамином C и используется для приготовления отличных джемов.

B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

нерегулярный

Meaning

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

Example

His attendance at work has been irregular this month.

Его посещаемость на работе в этом месяце была нерегулярной.

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

ежегодно

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

Компания проводит общее собрание ежегодно.

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

ограниченный или контролируемый; подверженный ограничениям

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Доступ к этой области ограничен только для авторизованного персонала.

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

согласный

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

Слово 'кот' имеет два согласных и одну гласную.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

терминал, конечный, неизлечимая болезнь

Meaning

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

Example

He waited for the bus at the central terminal.

Он ждал автобус на центральном терминале.

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

метро

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

Метро соединяет все основные районы города эффективно.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

обучающий

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

Этот сайт предлагает множество обучающих видео для начинающих.

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

консультация

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

Консультация была необходима.

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

оппонент; соперник

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

Шахматист победил своего самого сильного оппонента.

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

капать

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

Вода капала из сломанной трубы.

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

ужалить

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

Пчела ужалила его в руку, пока он занимался садоводством.

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

соблюдать

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

Студенты должны соблюдать школьные правила.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

чрезвычайно большое; гигантское

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

Джамбо-джет был задержан в аэропорту.

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

остановить, киоск

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

Машина остановилась по пути в офис.

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

зрелищный

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

Запуск космического корабля был зрелищным событием.

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

постучать

Meaning

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

Он постучал в дверь, чтобы привлечь её внимание.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

символизировать

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах.

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

кандидат

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

Кандидат был интервьюирован для этой позиции.

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 /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

представительство

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

Ее представительство команды было безупречным.

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

непрерывно

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

Она постоянно показывает хорошие результаты в учебе.

B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

злобный; жестокий; дикий

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

Злая собака нападала на любого, кто подходил к ее территории.

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

палитра

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

Художник смешал яркие оттенки на своей палитре перед тем, как начать рисовать.

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

безжалостный; жестокий; бессердечный

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

Жестокий диктатор не показал милосердия своим врагам.

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

образец; экзепляр; проба

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

Учёный собрал образец крови для анализа.

B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

искусственно созданный

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

Это озеро искусственно создано, не природное.

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

безвкусный

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

Суп был полностью безвкусный и нуждался в дополнительных специях.

B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

обслуживать

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

Компания организовала ужин на свадебном приеме.

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

голод

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

Многие люди погибли от голода во время голодомора.

B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

аплодисменты

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

Актер получил громкие аплодисменты после своей выступления.

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.

B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

элита

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

Только элита была приглашена на эксклюзивное мероприятие.

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ранг

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

Она быстро поднялась до старшего ранга в компании.

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

блюз

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

Слушать блюз всегда его успокаивает.

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

пастбище

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

Коровы мирно паслись на лугу.

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

йогурт

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

Она добавила свежий йогурт в салат для кисловатого вкуса.

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

скорпион

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

Скорпион спрятался под камнем в течение дня.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

торговая марка

Meaning

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

Example

The company’s logo is its trademark.

Логотип компании — это её торговая марка.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

компенсировано

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

Работники были компенсированы за свои сверхурочные часы.

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 /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

лен ткани

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

Она купила новые льняные занавески для гостиной.

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

поддержка

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

Проект получил поддержку от нескольких крупных инвесторов.

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 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

термический

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

Она носила термическую куртку, чтобы оставаться в тепле зимой.

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 /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

червяк

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

Садовник был счастлив найти много червей в почве.

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

играть в азартные игры

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

Он решил поставить свои сбережения на фондовом рынке.

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

Юпитер; главный бог римской мифологии

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

Юпитер известен своим гигантским размером и отличительным красным пятном.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

склонен

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

Он склонен помогать нуждающимся.

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 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

недоразумение

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

Спор был вызван простым недоразумением.

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

комиссия

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

Комиссия рекомендует конституционные реформы.

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

восстанавливать

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

Деревенские жители работали вместе, чтобы восстановить мост после наводнения.

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

среда обитания

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

Естественная среда обитания белого медведя — это Арктика.

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

профилактический; предназначен для предотвращения чего-либо

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

Регулярные физические упражнения — это профилактическая мера против сердечных заболеваний.

B2 noun /er/

Heir

наследник

Meaning

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

Example

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.

Юный принц был законным наследником престола и когда-нибудь станет королём.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

периферия города

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

Они переехали на окраины города, чтобы жить спокойнее.

B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

меньшинство

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

Закон направлен на защиту прав этнических меньшинств.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

дефект

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

Производственный дефект вызвал сбой продукта после всего лишь одной недели.

B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

сохранение дикой природы

Meaning

The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

Example

Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.

Сохранение дикой природы направлено на защиту исчезающих видов.

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

коалиция

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

Несколько партий образовали коалицию для принятия нового закона.

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

неграмотный; безграмотный; невежественный

Meaning

unable to read or write; lacking education

Example

The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.

Программа направлена на помощь неграмотным взрослым в обучении чтению и письму.

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

рискованное предприятие, авантюра, отважиться

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

Его новое предприятие в электронной коммерции оказалось успешным.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

ремесленник

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Ремесленник создал красивое деревянное кресло.

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

понятие

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

У нее было странное представление, что кто-то следит за ней.

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 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

назначить

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Менеджер назначит задачи новым сотрудникам.