B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

устойчивость

Meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.

Example

Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.

Устойчивость обеспечивает долгосрочное экологическое здоровье.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

непоследовательный

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

Его ответы были непоследовательными и запутанными.

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

безответственный

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

Он был безответственным, уходя, не сказав никому.

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

неутомимый

Meaning

Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.

Example

She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.

Она работала неутомимо, чтобы закончить проект вовремя.

B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

предприятие

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

Роскошные венчуры в космосе привлекают состоятельных клиентов.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

дефектный; неполный

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

Дефектный продукт был возвращён в магазин.

B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

шерсть

Meaning

thick hair covering the body of animals

Example

The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.

Шерсть кошки была мягкой и теплой на ощупь.

B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

осознание

Meaning

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

Example

Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.

Её осознание проблемы помогло решить вопрос.

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

салат-латук

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

Она добавила свежий салат-латук в сэндвич.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

обязательный

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

Ношение ремней безопасности обязательно в большинстве стран.

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.

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

алоэ вера

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

Растение алоэ вера цветет оранжевыми или желтыми трубчатыми цветами.

B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

племя

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

Племя жило в гармонии с природой.

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

постучать

Meaning

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

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

Он постучал в дверь, чтобы привлечь её внимание.

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

негодование

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

Негодование возросло среди студентов.

B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning

a written message, typically in a business setting

Example

He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

неустойчивый

Meaning

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

Example

The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.

Неустойчивая экономика заставила людей волноваться за свои рабочие места.

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

напоминание

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

Он установил напоминание, чтобы позвонить своей матери на ее день рождения.

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

ядерный

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

Страна разрабатывает ядерную энергию.

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

супруг

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

Каждый сотрудник может включить своего супруга в план медицинского страхования.

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

предположительно

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

Предположительно, он забыл отправить письмо.

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

указать

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи.

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

суперфуды

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

Черника и шпинат - это суперфуды, богатые витаминами.

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

нежность

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

Мать проявила большую нежность, заботясь о своем больном ребенке.

B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

громкий

Meaning

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

Example

She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.

Она была очень громкой по поводу своего недовольства.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

философ

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

Сократ был знаменитым философом древней Греции.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

парадокс

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

Парадокс свободы заключается в том, что она требует правил.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

счастье

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

католицизм

Meaning

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.

Католицизм имеет долгую историю и богатые традиции.

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

климатическая адаптация

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

Климатическая адаптация обеспечивает устойчивость к изменениям.

B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

черствый; старый; не свежий

Meaning

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

Example

The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.

Хлеб стал черствым после того, как пролежал три дня.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

арогантный; высокомерный

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

Его арогантное поведение сделало его очень непопулярным.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

трубопровод

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

Компания строит новый трубопровод для транспортировки природного газа.

B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

выполнять

Meaning

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Example

NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.

NASA планирует выполнить миссию в три этапа.

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

возводить

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

Рабочие возводили новое здание в центре города.

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

питательный

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

Питательная пища помогает поддерживать хорошее здоровье.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

задняя часть

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем.

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

абстрактный, резюме

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

Художник известен своими абстрактными картинами.

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

вена; сосуд

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

Медсестра нашла вену в его руке, чтобы взять кровь.

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

геймплей

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

Геймплей команды был инновационным.

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.

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.

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

беглость

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

Она говорит по-английски с замечательной беглостью.

B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

трансформационный

Meaning

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

Example

Transformational projects redefine progress.

Трансформационные проекты переопределяют прогресс.

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

конденсация

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

Конденсация образовалась на окнах в холодную ночь.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

круглый

Meaning

shaped like a circle; round in form

Example

The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.

Дети сидели в круглом порядке вокруг костра.

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

терроризм

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

Правительство усилило меры безопасности, чтобы предотвратить терроризм.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

фаза; отдельный этап или стадия в процессе изменений или развития

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

Проект теперь находится на своей последней фазе.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

сравнительный

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

Исследование показало сравнительные результаты между различными методами обучения.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

компенсировано

Meaning

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

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

Работники были компенсированы за свои сверхурочные часы.

B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

истечь

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

Мой паспорт истечет в следующем месяце.

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

упорствовать

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

Она решила настоять на своих усилиях выучить французский.

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

кислый

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

Молоко стало кислым и пахнет ужасно.

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

выносимый; терпимый; не слишком неприятный или болезненный

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

Боль стала терпимой после того, как он принял лекарство.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

Цельсий (центиград)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

Прогноз погоды предсказал 30 градусов Цельсия.

B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

палата

Meaning

A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

Example

She was admitted to the children's ward.

Ее приняли в детскую палату.

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

шедевр

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

Мона Лиза считается одним из величайших произведений искусства всех времен.

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

противостоять

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

Протестующие продолжили нарушать запрет правительства на публичные собрания.

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

жалкий, плачевный, очень маленький

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

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

Выступление команды было жалким по сравнению с прошлым годом.

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

дворник, смотритель здания

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

Школьный уборщик работал допоздна каждый вечер, чтобы убедиться, что классы были безупречно чистыми.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning

to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle

Example

She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

процветание

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

Страна достигла большого процветания за последнее десятилетие.

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

среда обитания

Meaning

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

Example

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

Естественная среда обитания белого медведя — это Арктика.

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

опустошать

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

Ураган разрушил прибрежный город.

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

наименьшая единица цифрового изображения или дисплея

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

Изображение размыто, потому что некоторые пиксели отсутствуют.

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

взятка

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

Коррупционный чиновник был пойман при получении взятки от строительной компании.

B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

одержимость

Meaning

An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Example

His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.

Его одержимость успехом заставляла его работать день и ночь.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

улучшать

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

Новые функции улучшат опыт пользователей.

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

обветшалый

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

Они живут в обветшалом доме на окраине города.

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

доза

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

Врач прописал одну дозу лекарства каждые шесть часов.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

удобство

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

В квартире есть все удобства, необходимые для комфортной жизни.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

неустойчивый

Meaning

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

Example

She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.

После долгого путешествия она чувствовала себя неустойчиво.

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

флейта

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

Он сыграл сладкую мелодию на своей флейте.

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

житель

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

В автомобиле было три пассажира на момент аварии.

B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

мрачный

Meaning

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

Example

The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.

Атмосфера вдруг стала мрачной.

B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

коллапсировать

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

Старое здание рухнуло после землетрясения.

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

экспозиция

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

Длительное воздействие солнечного света может повредить вашу кожу.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

сезонный

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

Многие компании нанимают сезонных работников во время каникул.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

придирчивый

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

Она очень придирчива к одежде, которую носит.

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

подлежащий оплате

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

Сумма подлежит оплате в течение тридцати дней с даты выставления счета.

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

бизон

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

Буйвол пасся мирно на лугу.

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

несомненно

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

Он несомненно лучший игрок в команде.

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

подружиться

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

Она подружилась с новым учеником в школе.

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

влажность

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

Крем для кожи помогает удерживать влагу.

B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

пропаганда; слухи

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

Правительство использовало пропаганду для влияния на общественное мнение во время войны.

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

частный репетитор

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

Частный репетитор помог студенту улучшить его математические навыки.

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

уверенный; настойчивый

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Она очень уверенная, когда говорит на собраниях.

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

несчастье

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

Он остался сильным перед лицом несчастья.

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

путь

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

Узкая тропинка вела к скрытому саду.

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

поле битвы

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

Поле битвы было покрыто остатками боя.

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

небрежный; грязный; сделанный без внимания или заботы

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

Его небрежный почерк было трудно прочитать.

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

справедливость

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

Она всегда стремится к справедливости в своих решениях.

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

астрономический

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

Астрономическая цена отражает ее эксклюзивность.

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

анатомия

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

Она изучает человеческую анатомию в медицинском университете.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

неизменный

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

Ее любовь к семье оставалась неизменной на протяжении многих лет.

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

законный; действительный; подлинный; разумный

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

У него есть законная причина опоздать.

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

телескоп

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

Астроном использовал телескоп для наблюдения за удалёнными планетами.

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

поношенный; в плохом состоянии; с признаками износа; несправедливый или жестокий

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

Его поношенная одежда показывала, что он путешествовал несколько дней.

B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

жест

Meaning

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Example

She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.

Она сделала приветственный жест руками, чтобы пригласить гостей войти.

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

саксофон

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

Джазовый музыкант сыграл прекрасное соло на своем саксофоне.

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

актив

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

Недвижимость - один из самых ценных активов.

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

манипуляция

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

Манипуляция СМИ влияет на общественное мнение.

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

Он толкнул коробку в угол.

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

совпадение

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

Это было странное совпадение, что они оба пришли на вечеринку в одинаковых платьях.

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

внезапно и неожиданно; без предупреждения

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

Встреча закончилась внезапно, когда отключили электричество.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

непригодный; неподобающий;

Meaning

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

Example

He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.

Он был признан непригодным для военной службы из-за плохого здоровья.

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

робустный

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

Робустная инфраструктура обеспечивает надежную связь.

B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

инфекция

Meaning

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

Врач прописал антибиотики для лечения бактериальной инфекции в ее горле.

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

феминистка

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

Она гордо называет себя феминисткой и борется за гендерное равенство.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

интерьер

Meaning

the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object

Example

The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.

Интерьер отеля был прекрасно украшен.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

незаконный; противоправный

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Example

The court declared the search unlawful.

Суд признал обыск незаконным.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

устойчивый

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Устойчивые практики уменьшают воздействие на окружающую среду.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

обвинение

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

Она сделала обвинение в краже против своего коллеги.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

спор, разногласие

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

Две страны находятся в споре по поводу вопроса границы.

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

прецедент

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

Решение судьи установило новый прецедент для подобных дел.