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C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

стабилизировать
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
Правительство приняло меры для стабилизации экономики.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

подвижный; переносной; перемещаемый
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Мебель подвижная, поэтому мы можем легко переставить комнату.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

хронический
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Она страдает от хронической боли в спине.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

ползти
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Малыш полз по полу, чтобы достать игрушку.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

ждать
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Он решил подождать, прежде чем сделать шаг.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

простофиля
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Они обращались с ним как с простофилей, который не мог понять ничего сложного.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

сольный вокальный номер
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
Сопрано исполнила трогательную арию во втором акте.
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

ассонанс
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
Поэт использовал ассонанс, чтобы создать музыкальный эффект в своем стихе.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

подчинить
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Империя пыталась подчинить соседние королевства.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

колоннада
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Посетители восхищались большой колоннадой у входа в храм.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

нейропластичность
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
Нейропластичность позволяет мозгу восстанавливаться после травмы.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

рубрика / директива
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Учитель предоставил рубрику для оценки задания.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

ангел
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Она выглядела как ангел в своем белом платье.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

назначать
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Совет назначит нового директора.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

депортировать
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
Правительство решило депортировать незаконных иммигрантов.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

таракан
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Таракан быстро побежал по кухонному полу.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

решение; ответ; жидкая смесь
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Нам нужно найти решение этой проблемы.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

ведьма
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
Старая ведьма наложила заклятие на принца.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

развитие персонажа
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Развитие персонажа Сидни Картон глубоко.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

запас
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Магазин имеет широкий ассортимент продуктов.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

смесь
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Книга — это смесь эссе и стихотворений.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

яркий; живой; ярко выраженный
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Яркие цвета заката раскрасили небо красиво.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

удобства
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Отель предлагает современные удобства, такие как бесплатный Wi-Fi и бассейн.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

локомотив
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
Старый паровоз был восстановлен для музея.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

форма; внешний вид
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
Художник нарисовал идеальную круговую форму на холсте.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

неравенство
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
Диспропорция между странами должна быть уменьшена.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

предполагать
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Я предполагаю, что она уже ушла на встречу.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

евгеника
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
Евгеника была подвергнута критике за свои неэтичные применения в истории.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

смущённый
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Она выглядела смущённой после того, как услышала неожиданные новости.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

картина
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
На стене висит красивая картина.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

грязный; запачканный; неприятный; морально испорченный
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
Кухня была грязной после готовки.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

реликварий
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
Древний реликварий был украшен золотом и драгоценными камнями.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

срежиссирован
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Атаки были срежиссированы с точностью.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

столовая
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Студенты обедали в столовой.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

рецидивист
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
Полиция идентифицировала его как рецидивиста, которого арестовывали несколько раз ранее.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

калечить
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
Авария покалечила несколько пассажиров.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

индифференция; безразличие; апатия
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
Его безразличие к учебе привело к плохим оценкам на протяжении всего семестра.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

акведук
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Римляне построили акведуки для снабжения своих городов водой.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

черный
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Она надела красивое черное платье на вечеринку.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

забивать / деревянный башмак
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
Раковина была забита пищевыми отходами.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

теннис
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Он любит играть в теннис с друзьями на выходных.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

грязный
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Его одежда была грязной после игры в грязи.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

выпуклый / круглый
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
У лягушки был выпуклый нос и большие глаза.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

комфортный
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
Градостроительство направлено на то, чтобы сделать города более комфортными.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

похотливый
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Персонаж был изображен как похотливый старик.
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

восьмиугольник
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
Знак стоп имеет форму восьмиугольника.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

ствол дерева
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Ствол дерева был толстым и крепким.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

стиль
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
У нее свой уникальный стиль письма, который захватывает читателей.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

падать духом
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
После повторных неудач он начал падать духом.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

позолота
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
Мастер позолотил рамку, чтобы придать ей роскошный вид.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

гуманитарный
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
Организация оказывает гуманитарную помощь жертвам бедствий.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

переводить
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Поезд был переведен на другой путь.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

оправдание
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Нет оправдания такому грубому поведению.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

порвать
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Она порвала старые документы, прежде чем выбросить их.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

недоверие
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Между двумя политическими партиями было глубокое недоверие.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

кирка
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Шахтер использовал кирку, чтобы пробить каменную поверхность.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

спокойный и разумный
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Она осталась спокойной в кризисной ситуации.
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

класс
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
Наш класс собирается каждое утро в девять.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

с канавками
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
У вазы был красивый канавчатый узор вокруг края.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

активировать
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Она нажала на кнопку, чтобы активировать машину.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

клевета
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Политик подал в суд на газету за клевету.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

грабить
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
Вторгшаяся армия разграбила деревню и забрала все ценности.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

людоед
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Тигр стал печально известным людоедом в деревне.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

горчичное масло
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Мы используем горчичное масло для приготовления овощей на нашей кухне.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

сверхизбыток
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Сад был заполнен сверхизбыточным количеством цветов.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

предварительный; неопределённый
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Мы сделали предварительные планы встретиться на следующей неделе.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

курировать
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Её наняли для того, чтобы она курировала строительный проект.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

шифр
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Военные сообщения защищены с помощью шифра.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

комитет
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Был создан комитет из 65 человек.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

судебный приказ
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Судья вынес судебный приказ о хабеас корпус.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

множественное число от контурсия; несколько искривленных или изогнутых форм
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
Контортии мага оставили толпу в изумлении.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

мужество
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Молодой атлет проявил своё мужество в финальном матче.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

благовещение, хорошая весть
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
Церковь отпраздновала Праздник Благовещения с особым служением.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

ускорить
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
Правительство предприняло шаги, чтобы ускорить процесс утверждения.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

уведомление
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Вы получите уведомление, когда ваша заявка будет одобрена.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

неодобрение / антипатия
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
Новая политика попала в немилость у публики.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

расслабляться
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Глубокое дыхание помогает расслабиться после напряжённого дня.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

для
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Этот подарок для тебя.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

взывать
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
Адвокат сослался на конституцию, чтобы защитить своего клиента.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

потепление
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Потепление ускоряется из-за парниковых газов.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

относящийся к галактике
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Галактические явления, наблюдаемые через телескоп, были завораживающими.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

проповедь
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Пастор произнес проповедь о сострадании и прощении.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

прилагательное
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
Прилагательное добавляет информацию о существительном.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

катехизм
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Священник учил детей катехизму каждое воскресенье.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

жиры
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Полезные жиры из орехов и авокадо поддерживают работу мозга.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

креативность
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Его креативность была очевидна в его искусстве.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

суровый
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Его суровое выражение сделало встречу неловкой.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

доказуемый
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Были доказательства, которые можно было продемонстрировать, что он был невиновен.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

польза
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Один из бонусов работы здесь — бесплатный обед каждый пятницу.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

батальон
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Батальон был развернут на передовую.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

поддерживать, укреплять
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Сильные ценности поддерживают здоровое общество.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

поражение
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
Армия смогла победить вражеские силы.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

репарации
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Правительство предложило репарации жертвам конфликта.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

гарантия
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
Ноутбук поставляется с двухлетней гарантией.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

идолопоклонство
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
Священник осудил идолопоклонство, практиковавшееся в деревне.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

нерешительный; сомневающийся; неохотный
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Она колебалась, принимая предложение о работе.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

гипнотизм
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Он изучал гипнотизм как часть своей психологической программы.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

представлять
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
Можешь ли ты представить, что живешь в другой стране?
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

психосоматический
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Её боль в животе была диагностирована как психосоматическая, связанная со стрессом.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

восхождение, подъём
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Альпинисты начали своё восхождение к вершине горы на рассвете.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

стимул; поощрение
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Компания предложила денежное вознаграждение сотрудникам, которые превысили свои цели по продажам.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

патриарх
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Как патриарх семьи, он разрешал споры и поддерживал старые традиции.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

бессмысленный; без цели; незначительный
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Данные стали бессмысленными без соответствующего контекста.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

аккреция
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Аккреция богатства позволила ему инвестировать в различные проекты.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

изумляться
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Люди изумляются своим окружением.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

вежливость; утонченность
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Ее естественная джентильность и грация сделали ее популярной в высших кругах общества.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

дверь
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Пожалуйста, закройте дверь, когда покидаете комнату.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

легко обжигать
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
Огонь обжег его брови.
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

наделять полномочиями
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Наделение детей полномочиями может привести к социальному прогрессу.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

нормальный; типичный; соответствующий стандарту; здоровый
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
Это нормально чувствовать себя нервным перед важным экзаменом.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

хрупкий
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Ваза очень хрупкая, поэтому обращайтесь с ней осторожно.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

зарядка
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Станции зарядки электромобилей увеличиваются в городах.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

ассоциация
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Она является членом местной ассоциации учителей.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

раздражительный
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
Ребенок стал раздражительным, когда ему отказали в конфетах.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

кавалерия
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
Кавалерия с большим ускорением атаковала поле.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

произвольный
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Произвольная оценка учителя расстроила многих студентов.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

законно
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Он законно ответственен за свои действия.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

фраза
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Он сказал памятную фразу на конференции.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

текстура
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
Ткань имеет мягкую и гладкую текстуру.