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C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

невозмутимый, стойкий
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Несмотря на хаос вокруг него, он оставался спокойным и собранным.
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

недостаточность
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
Проект провалился из-за недостаточности средств.
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

сфероид
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
Земля не идеальная сфера, а сплюснутый сфероид.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

наглый, высокомерный
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Наглый студент отказался следовать указаниям учителя.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Эй
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
Эй, как ты сегодня?
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

низкий прилив
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Во время низкого прилива изменение уровня воды минимально.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

союзный; ассоциированный; связанный
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Союзные войска работали вместе во время войны.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

расплавлять
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
Тепло заставит масло стать жидким через несколько минут.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

мысль
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
У неё возникла внезапная мысль о будущем.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

проверить
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Пожалуйста, подтвердите ваш адрес электронной почты перед продолжением.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

тонкая коннотация
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
Его речь имела политические подтоны, которые было трудно игнорировать.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

неловкий
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Он такой неуклюжий, что постоянно роняет вещи.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

драматизировать
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Роман был драматизирован в популярный телесериал.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

пир; празднество
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
Свадебный пир включал традиционные блюда обеих семейных культур.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

эклиптика
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
Эклиптика — это плоскость орбиты Земли вокруг Солнца.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

белка
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
Белка собирала орехи для зимы.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

мятежный
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Солдаты стали мятежными после месяцев без оплаты.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

математика
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Она очень хороша в математике.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

литераторы
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
Мероприятие было посещено поэтами, критиками и другими членами литературного круга.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

совершить кругосветное плавание
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Магеллан был первым, кто совершил кругосветное плавание.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

отпуск
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Мы планируем поездку во время летнего отпуска.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

проклятый
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Деревенские жители избегали проклятого дома на холме.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

коробка
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Она положила свои игрушки в деревянную коробку.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

прозрачный
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
Вода в озере была настолько прозрачной, что можно было увидеть камни на дне.
A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

вкусный
Meaning
having a pleasant flavor; delicious
Example
The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.
Пицца была действительно вкусной с свежими ингредиентами.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

сказать
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
Можешь ли ты сказать мне время?
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

медиа
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Новости были широко распространены во всех формах медиа.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

красивый; привлекательный; очаровательный;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
У неё красивый голос, который очаровывает всех.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

причудливо
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Она украсила свою комнату причудливо разноцветными воздушными шарами.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

играть весело
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Дети играли весело в саду.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

в течение всего
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Она работала всю ночь.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

внезапный; резкий; неожиданный;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
В погоде произошли внезапные изменения.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

биосфера
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Изменение климата влияет на всю биосферу.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

свекла
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Запеченная свекла с козьим сыром делает вкусный салат.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

предложение / нежный
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
Компания подала свою отставку в совет директоров.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

пилить пилой
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
Плотник пилит дерево на куски.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

относящийся к Парижу
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Она носила платье в парижском стиле на вечеринке.
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

экономическая устойчивость
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
Экономическая устойчивость обеспечивает долгосрочный рост.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Океанографическое явление, включающее движение плотной, холодной и богатой питательными веществами воды к поверхности океана.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
Апвеллинг приносит питательные вещества на поверхность океана.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

колебание
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Её колебания по поводу выступления задержали решение.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

порядок
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
Порядок в её комнате отражал привычку всё класть на место.
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 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

аннулирование
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
Аннулирование контракта оставило обе стороны разочарованными.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

инашение
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Деревья были покрыты белым инеем после холодной ночи.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

предшествующие события
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
Адвокат изучил криминальные предшествующие события подозреваемого.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

отзыв, отказ от заявления
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
Газета опубликовала отзыв ложного отчета.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

вертикальное земледелие
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
Вертикальное сельское хозяйство обеспечивает максимальное использование пространства в городских районах.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

финансовое управление бизнесом
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Эффективное финансовое управление бизнесом увеличивает прибыльность.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

почти; почти;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Я чуть не опоздал на автобус сегодня утром.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

веревка
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Скалолазы использовали веревку для подъема на гору.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

в конце концов
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
В конце концов мы решили продолжить проект.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

предъявить обвинение
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
Адвокат решил возбудить дело после сбора достаточных доказательств.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

смело
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Она смело приняла вызов, несмотря на трудности.
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.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

порт
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Порты улучшают морскую торговлю.
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

человечность
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
Доброта — одно из величайших проявлений человечности.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

подавляемый
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Симптомы болезни могут быть подавлены с помощью медикаментов.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

событие
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
Концерт был самым большим событием года.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

обставить, предоставить
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Они обставили новый дом современной мебелью.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

девушка
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
Девушка играла с друзьями в парке.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

защита
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
Движение сосредоточилось на защите прав.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

благоприятный
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Погодные условия были благоприятными для мероприятия на открытом воздухе.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

самодостаточный
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Ферма полностью самодостаточна в производстве овощей.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

злой; умственно больной; сумасшедший
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Он был зол на своего друга за опоздание.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

требовать
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Эта работа требует отличных коммуникативных навыков.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

скупой
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Она вела скупую жизнь, отказываясь покупать что-то новое.
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

фитиль свечи
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
Фитиль свечи нужно обрезать для лучшего горения.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

отварной
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Она подала вареные яйца на завтрак.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

пятнистая змееголовая рыба
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
Пятнистая змееголовая рыба популярна для аквакультуры в Южной Азии.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

до
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Она пришла до начала встречи.
A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

горшок
Meaning
a deep round container used for cooking food
Example
She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.
Она положила овощи в большую кастрюлю, чтобы сварить суп.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

критерий
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
Честность - это важный критерий для этой работы.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

спорщик
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
Его спорный характер часто приводил к горячим дискуссиям.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

застраховать
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
Мне нужно застраховать свою новую машину.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

шумная вечеринка
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Они были усталы после ночи дикой шумной вечеринки.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

уровень жизни
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Высокий уровень жизни повышает удовлетворенность.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

мрак
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
Пещера была влажной и тенисто-ужасной, наполненной странными звуками.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

высокомерный; надменный
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Она бросила на него высокомерный взгляд и ушла.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

приравнивать
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Многие люди приравнивают богатство к успеху.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

налог
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
Правительство увеличило налоговую ставку на предметы роскоши.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

гражданский
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Они решили вопрос через гражданское обсуждение.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

одежда
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
Теплая одежда необходима зимой.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

падальщик / сборщик мусора
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Скопы являются природными скэвенджерами, которые очищают окружающую среду.
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

плыть в воздухе
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
Запах свежего хлеба пронесся через кухню.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

катиться
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Она скатила мяч с горы.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

с уважением; достойно;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Она была одета достойно для интервью.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

брить
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Он любит бриться каждое утро перед работой.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

атлет
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Атлет усердно тренировался для предстоящих Олимпийских игр.
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

низкий
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
Река находится на самом низком уровне за последние годы.
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

там
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
Я встречу тебя там в 17:00.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

разочаровывать
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
Плохое обслуживание не устраивает многих клиентов.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

занимательный; смешной; развлекательный
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Дети нашли выступление клоуна очень забавным.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

прошлое
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Легенды прошлого по-прежнему вдохновляют людей сегодня.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

форель
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Радужная форель популярна среди рыболовов-спортсменов.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

играть роль
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Артемида сыграет важную роль в исследовании Марса.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

метельщик
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

адский
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Рабочие жаловались на адский шум с строительной площадки.
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

рыцарский; благородный и храбрый
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
Он показал рыцарское мужество, защищая невинных.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

передовой, новаторский, передовые технологии
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Эта компания разрабатывает передовые технологии.
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

снаряжение / оборудование
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
Альпинист упаковал всё своё снаряжение перед началом путешествия.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

спокойный
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Он оставался спокойным, даже под давлением.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

миф
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Миф о фениксе рассказывает о птице, рожденной заново из своих пепелищ.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

сияющий / сияющая
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
Она выглядела сияющей в своем свадебном платье.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

ежевика
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Мы собрали свежую ежевику из сада для нашего пирога.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

безутешный
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Она была безутешной после того, как услышала плохие новости.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

кибербезопасность
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
Кибербезопасность обеспечивает безопасные цифровые операции.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

препятствовать
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
Отсутствие средств может препятствовать росту бизнеса.
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

рудные жилы
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
Шахтёры обнаружили богатую жилу серебра.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

ресница; удар плетью
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Она осторожно нанесла тушь, чтобы сделать свои ресницы длиннее и темнее.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

универсальность, широкость взглядов
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Ее католичность интересов делает ее увлекательным человеком.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

сельское хозяйство
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
Устойчивое сельское хозяйство может помочь защитить окружающую среду.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

старость
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Он провел свою старость, вспоминая свою молодость.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

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

chauvinistic

шовинистический
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
Его шовинистическое отношение отчуждало многих его коллег-женщин.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

удобрение
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Органическое удобрение улучшает состояние почвы.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

отмщение
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
Атака была проведена как отмщение за предыдущий взрыв.