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C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

субтекст
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
Субтекст его речи подразумевал несогласие.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

деревянный спутник
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat демонстрирует использование дерева в космосе.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪɡən/

Pagan

язычник
Meaning
A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.
Example
The village still kept some pagan traditions alive.
Деревня всё ещё сохраняла некоторые языческие традиции.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

связанный с ухом
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Доктор использовал аурикулярный термометр, чтобы проверить температуру пациента.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

загадочный
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Учёный нашёл результаты загадочными.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

невыносимый
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
Жара летом была невыносимой.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

гипотеза
Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
Учёная проверила свою гипотезу через серию экспериментов.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

орлятко
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
Орлятко ждал в гнезде, когда его мать вернется.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

приемлемый
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ваше предложение приемлемо для комитета.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

блокировать
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Свидетель пытался заблокировать процесс во время расследования.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

армия
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Армия защитила границу от атаки.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

бункер
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Во время авиаудара они спрятались в бункере.
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

признавать
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
Он должен был признать свою ошибку перед учителем.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

анархия
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
Крах режима привел к анархии на улицах.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

алфавитный
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Имена были перечислены в алфавитном порядке.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

цветок банана-платана
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Мы приготовили карри из цветка банана-платана на ужин.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

требование
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Работа имеет специфические образовательные требования.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

детрит
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
После наводнения берег был покрыт детритом.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

едва; только что; почти нет
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Я едва сдал экзамен.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

недостойный; не заслуживающий
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Он почувствовал себя недостойным такой похвалы и признания.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

последствия
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Рубцы на легких могут быть последствиями тяжелой пневмонии.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

вымирающий
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Некоторые виды становятся вымирающими из-за чрезмерного вылова рыбы.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

тоска
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
После недель без дела, он погрузился в глубокую тоску.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

разбой
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
Война была отмечена разбоем и разрушениями.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

мораторий
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Правительство объявило мораторий на новые лицензии на добычу полезных ископаемых.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

гедонизм
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Образ жизни богатых часто критикуется как чистый гедонизм.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

сильный, резкий
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Явное различие между бедностью и богатством было очевидно в городе.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

небрежный
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
Небрежный водитель стал причиной серьезной аварии.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

жест
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Его речь была полна страстных жестов.
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

страхование
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
Он купил медицинскую страховку для покрытия медицинских расходов.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

воспринять
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Я воспринимаю изменения в его поведении.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

степень / уровень
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Она получила степень в инженерии.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

записывать
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
Пожалуйста, запишите важные моменты на лекции.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

опасный
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
Компания находится в опасном финансовом состоянии.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

несравненный
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Её красота считалась несравненной в этом регионе.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

ореол
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Картина показывала святого с аурой вокруг его головы.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

крупномасштабный
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
Компания планирует крупномасштабное расширение на международные рынки.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

сопровождать
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Охранник сопроводил посетителя в офис.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

реверсивный
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Эта куртка реверсивная и её можно носить с обеих сторон.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

суть
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
Суть проблемы заключается в плохой коммуникации.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

развлекать
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
Он развлек нас историями о своих путешествиях по всему миру.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

распределять
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
Машина диспенсирует чистую питьевую воду.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

невыгода
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
Доминирование урду поставило бенгалов в невыгодное положение.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

ударить
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Он ударил мяч битой.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

досье
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Адвокат представил суду досье с доказательствами.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

под
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
Кошка под столом.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

продавец
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Уличный продавец продавал свежие фрукты и овощи.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

социальная ловкость
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Она справилась с деликатной ситуацией с замечательным savoir-faire.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

так
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Она была так счастлива с подарком.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

звучащий гармонично
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
Эвфонический язык поэта сделал стихотворение приятным для чтения.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

полный семян; грязный и позорный; в плохом состоянии
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Они избегали идти по грязной части города ночью.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

субъективный
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Красоту часто считают субъективным понятием.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

нарушение; беспокойство; беспорядок
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
Громкая музыка вызвала нарушение, которое беспокоило всех соседей.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

бессознательный
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Он был бессознателен к холоду, когда лежал в снегу.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

высокий и неуклюжий
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Неуклюжий подросток споткнулся, пытаясь танцевать.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

просматривать
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
Она любит просматривать книги в библиотеке.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

точно, без ошибок, правильно
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Она точно предсказала исход выборов.
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

передавать
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
Ответственность будет передана новому менеджеру.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

вырез
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
Платье имеет красивый вырез в форме V.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

передача
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
Передача знаний является необходимой в образовании.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

искрящийся
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
Её искрящийся разговор развлекал всех.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

дебаты
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
Дебаты по вопросам управления длились всю сессию.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

маленькая волна
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Пруд был потревожен только маленькими волнами, вызванными бризом.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

бледный, особенно из-за плохого здоровья; лишенный вещества или жизненной силы
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
Его бледное лицо показывало признаки болезни.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

инвазивный
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Врач объяснил, что процедура была минимально инвазивной.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

бережливость
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
Бережливость важна для эффективного накопления денег.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

включать
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
Проект будет включать несколько департаментов, работающих вместе.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

симуляция
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
Симуляция помогла студентам понять сложную теорию.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

дилемма, трудный выбор
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Она столкнулась с моральной дилеммой на работе.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

осуществлять
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
Менеджер осуществил изменения для повышения эффективности.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

Meaning
To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.
Example
The university was endowed with a generous donation.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

полночь; середина ночи
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
Часы пробили полночь, и начался новый день.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

гористый
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
Горная местность была трудной для путешествия.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

девиз
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Её девиз в жизни - 'Никогда не сдавайся.'
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

дрожать
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
Её губы начали дрожать, когда она пыталась не плакать.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

умелый
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
У умелого программиста легко получается писать сложные коды.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

всегда; навсегда; в любое время
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
Она всегда приходит рано на работу.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

полоса или линия; двигаться очень быстро в определенном направлении
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Молния пронеслась по ночному небу.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

спектр
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Фестиваль привлек людей со всего политического спектра.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

умение, ремесло, искусство
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Она овладела ремеслом гончарного дела.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

насмехаться
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Критики насмехались над новым фильмом за его плохой сценарий.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

лёгкая работа
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Ему дали лёгкую работу в университете как награду за его лояльность.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

краткий; сжатый
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
Адвокат получил подробный бриф по предстоящему судебному делу.
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

конфедерат
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
Конфедератские солдаты храбро сражались в войне.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

кармин
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
Художник смешал кармин с белым, чтобы создать красивый розовый оттенок.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

сонный; вялый; усталый
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Я почувствовал сонливость после тяжелой еды.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

и так далее
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Нам нужно купить ручки, бумагу, тетради, и так далее.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

время замерять
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Он засек время на гонке с помощью секундомера.
A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

помнить
Meaning
to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory
Example
I remember my first day at school.
Я помню мой первый день в школе.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

террор; использование насилия и запугивания в политических целях
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
Громкий взрыв наполнил всех ужасом.
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

вентиляция / отверстие, через которое проходит воздух или газ
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Она выпустила свою фрустрацию после долгой встречи.
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.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

край; граница; порог
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Она была на грани слёз.
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

расизм
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
Организация работает над устранением расизма во всех его формах.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

флуктуировать
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Цены на акции колеблются в зависимости от рыночных условий.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

освобождение рабов
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Освобождение рабов стало поворотным моментом в истории.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

абсолютно; полностью; без исключений
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Я абсолютно согласен с твоим решением.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

фланель
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Он носил теплую фланелевую рубашку зимой.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

неповторимый
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Его неповторимый стиль письма сделал его литературной легендой.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

столетие
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
Школа отметила свое столетие грандиозным событием.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

острота
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Его интеллектуальная острота сделала его выдающимся ученым.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

монополизировать
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
Компания попыталась монополизировать рынок.
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

разговор
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
Мы долго разговаривали о будущих планах.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

уединённый
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Они провели свой отпуск в уединённом домике на пляже.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

пялиться
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Он продолжал пялиться на модели на подиуме.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

легитимность
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
Легитимность выборов была поставлена под сомнение наблюдателями.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

внедрить
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Родители должны внедрять хорошие ценности в своих детей.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

сумасшедший
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
После работы всю ночь он почувствовал себя немного сумасшедшим.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

выкапывать
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Археологи выкапывали древние останки с этого места.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

снисходительный
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Его снисходительный тон оскорбил аудиторию.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

усиливать
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Учитель использовал примеры, чтобы усилить урок.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

разведенный
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Она разведена уже пять лет.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

огромный; колоссальный; бескрайний
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
Огромная горная цепь простиралась через горизонт.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

костный
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
Окаменелость показала костные структуры древнего существа.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

дворец
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
Королевская семья живет в великолепном дворце.