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A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

застрявший
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
Дверь застряла и не откроется.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

распространённый
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Коррупция была распространена в старой системе правительства.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

заменить
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Этот новый закон заменит старые правила.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

невозмутимый
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Несмотря на кризис, он оставался невозмутимым и уверенным.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

овальный
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
Художник нарисовал овальную форму в центре холста.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

сегодня вечером
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Сегодня вечером мы будем смотреть фильм.
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

огнестрельное оружие
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
Солдат почистил свое оружие после тренировки.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

водяной орех
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Водяные орехи придают жареным блюдам приятный хруст.
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 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

разбрасывать
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Ветер разбрасывал листья по двору.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

с этим;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
Дом и сад, прикрепленные к нему, были проданы.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

вторгнуться
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
Армия вторглась в соседнюю страну.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

овощечистка
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Используйте овощечистку, чтобы снять кожуру с картошки.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

грубый; невежливый; жестокий; суровый
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
Это было грубо с его стороны прервать встречу.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

оцененный
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
Оценочная стоимость проекта составляет пять миллионов долларов.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

приспособиться
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Требуется время, чтобы приспособиться к новому климату.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

идти с трудом
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
Им пришлось идти с трудом по снегу, чтобы добраться до деревни.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

потентат
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
Древняя земля была управляемая мощным потентатом.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

портниха
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Портниха создала красивое платье для невесты.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

полумесяц
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Математик изучал свойства полумесяца.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.
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.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

удивление
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Она посмотрела на фокусника с удивлением.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

стереть
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
Ему удалось стереть позорное воспоминание из его разума.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

тысячелетие
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
Год 2000 был отмечен как начало нового тысячелетия.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

соблазнять
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
Аромат пекарни манил голодных детей.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

белый; чистый
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Она надела красивое белое платье на свадьбу.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

хладнокровие
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Лидер справился с кризисом с замечательным хладнокровием.
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

напор
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
Напор воды унес мост.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

долгий поход
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Они шли через горы три дня.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

плотник
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Опытный плотник нарезал бревна на доски.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

маленькое поселение
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Маленькое поселение, расположенное в долине, имело всего дюжину домов и одну маленькую церковь.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

ударить
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Он ударил мяч битой.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

вдумчивый
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Она дала обдуманный ответ на каждый заданный вопрос.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

заключать в тюрьму
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Судья заключил преступника в тюрьму на пять лет.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

отрицательный электрод
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
Катод излучает электроны в трубке.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

сжигать
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
Город решил сжигать медицинские отходы для безопасности.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

тревожный
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Новости о происшествии были глубоко тревожными.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

смирение
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Его смирение часто воспринимали как слабость его коллегами.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

пятнистый двухцветный
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
У фермера есть лошадь пиебальд с черными и белыми пятнами.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

хрящ
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Доктор объяснил, что травма повредила хрящ в его колене.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

стадо
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Пастух загнал овец в загон.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

малапропизм
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Он знаменит своим малапропизмом, когда говорит на публике.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

беспорядочный
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
Фильм показался беспорядочным и трудным для восприятия.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

каннибал
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Дневник исследователя описывал слухи о каннибалах, живущих на удаленном острове.
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

противоречивый
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
Их взгляды на образование противоречивы.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

причины
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Причины загрязнения требуют неотложного решения.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

позка ходьбы
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Его медленный шаг показал, что он устал.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

диатриба
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
Политик начал диатрибу против своих оппонентов.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

октаво (размер книги, получаемый путем складывания листа бумаги в восемь частей)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
Старая библиотека содержала редкие издания в октаве Шекспира.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

пластик
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
Эти контейнеры сделаны из прочного пластика.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

внимание
Meaning
the act of focusing on something or someone
Example
The teacher asked for the students' attention.
Учитель попросил внимание студентов.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

наименование / титул
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Город получил титул 'Большое Яблоко'.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

очищать
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Этот фильтр эффективно очистит воду.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

раздеваться
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
Монах раздевается перед тем, как войти в реку.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

если
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Если завтра будет дождь, мы останемся дома.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

неопрятный
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Он пришел с неопрятными волосами и помятыми вещами.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

близорукость; ограниченное мировоззрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Его короткозоркое решение бросить школу рано повлияло на его карьерные перспективы.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

разнообразный; различные виды
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Она жила в различных странах по всему миру.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

выражать
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
Она выразила свою благодарность за полученную помощь.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

раздражать
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Его постоянное напевание начало раздражать всех в комнате.
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

ужасать
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
Жестокая сцена ужаснула публику.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

ретроспекция
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
В ретроспективе решение казалось непродуманным.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

подлежащий
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Геологическое исследование выявило подлежащие слои горных пород.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

раздосадовать
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Несправедливое обращение раздосадовало рабочих.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

наследие
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
Кольцо — это семейное наследие, переданное от бабушки.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

ждать
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
Пожалуйста, подождите здесь, пока я принесу документы.
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

страж; смотритель;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
Зоопарк кормил животных каждое утро в восемь часов.
A1 noun /haʊs/

house

дом
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
Они купили новый дом в городе.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

утомленный, равнодушный
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
После многих лет путешествий, она почувствовала усталость от постоянного движения.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

доля
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Каждый партнер получил равную долю от прибыли компании.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

ванна; купание
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Я принимаю горячую ванну каждое вечер.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

нести
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Она больше не может выносить боль.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

холодная ванна
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Руины римского фригидария все еще видны сегодня.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

сухой; без влаги или жидкости; скучный
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
В пустыне очень сухой климат.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

искупление
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Фестиваль был отмечен как день искупления.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

крестьянин
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Крестьянин работал усердно в поле с рассвета до заката.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

мимолетный; временный
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
Красота весенних цветов преходящая.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

навязчивый
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
У него навязчивый интерес к чистоте.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

неорганический
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Неорганические вещества широко используются в науке.
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

беспокойство
Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
Его постоянное шагание показывало его внутреннее беспокойство.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

катастрофический, разрушительный
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
Изменение климата имеет катастрофические последствия.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

удовлетворение
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
Мгновенное удовлетворение от социальных сетей влияет на терпение.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

шарик
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Дети играли с красным баллоном на вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

оптика
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
Она изучала оптику, чтобы понять, как работают линзы.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

развлекать
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Комик развлекал зрителей своими шутками.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

аллигатор
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Аллигатор загорал на берегу реки.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

тело
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Полиция обнаружила тело в заброшенном доме.
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

огурец
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
Я добавил свежие ломтики огурца в мой салат.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

потёртый временем
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
Потёртый временем дом несло чувство истории и ностальгии.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

теория
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Теория относительности Эйнштейна революционизировала физику.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

внучка
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Её внучка навещает её каждые выходные.
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

лаборатория
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
Студенты провели эксперимент в химической лаборатории.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

предбанник
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Гости ждали в предбаннике, прежде чем были допущены в зал.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

дезинфицировать
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
Медсестра продезинфицировала рану перед тем, как наложить повязку.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

спуск / происхождение
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Альпинисты начали спуск с вершины горы.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

неподобающий; неправильный; неуместный
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
Будет неподобающим обсуждать личные вопросы на деловой встрече.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

чрезмерные похвалы
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Он предложил чрезмерные похвалы своему начальнику.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

владеть
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Она владеет красивым домом в городе.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

естественная среда обитания
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Защита естественной среды обитания критически важна для бабочек.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

веха
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Это открытие — веха в биотехнологиях.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

игноминия
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Он прожил остаток своей жизни в игноминии после скандала.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

средность
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Он отказался довольствоваться посредственностью и стремился к величию.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

некоммерческая организация
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Она работает в некоммерческой организации, которая помогает детям.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

светиться
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Фонари светились мягко в темноте.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

дренаж
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
Плохой дренаж вызвал наводнение в районе.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

покупать
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Мне нужно купить продукты на неделю.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Эсквайр
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
Джон Смит, Эсквайр, будет представлять клиента в суде.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

упрямый
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
Он остался упрямым, несмотря на логические аргументы.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

резюмировать
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Учитель попросил студента пересказать урок.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

монолитический
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
Компания сохранила монолитную структуру, устоявшую перед изменениями.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

инициировать
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
Компания начнет новую программу обучения.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

квалификация; способность
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
У неё есть нужная квалификация для этой инженерной работы.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

барамунди
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
Барамунди ценится за свой нежный вкус и мягкую текстуру.
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

реанимировать
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
Парамедики смогли реанимировать бессознательного мужчину.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Южная Америка
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Бразилия — крупнейшая страна в Южной Америке.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

присматривать за
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Она присматривает за младшим братом, пока родители на работе.