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B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

задача
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Он завершил задачу до срока.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

обесценивать
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Автомобили обычно быстро теряют свою стоимость в первые годы.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

отхаркивать
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
Пациент начал отхаркивать густую слизь.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

привлекать
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Цветы привлекают пчел с помощью своих ярких цветов.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

передатчик
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
Передатчик несет ответственность за обеспечение того, чтобы собственность была передана законным образом.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

блестящий
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Она дала блестящее представление на сцене.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

драмет
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Барабанщик играл стабильный ритм на дроме во время парада.
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

отключить
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
Техник временно отключил сигнализацию.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

нырять
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Он решил нырнуть в бассейн в жаркий день.
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

ресторан
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
Мы пошли в ресторан на ужин.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

цветок лошадиных копыт
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
Цветок лошадиных копыт растет дико на многих лугах и часто является первым цветком, который цветет весной.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

марш
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Солдаты провели церемониальный марш перед дворцом.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

тётя
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Моя тётя всегда дарит мне подарки на день рождения.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

хлопковая ткань
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
Хлопковая ткань идеально подходит для летней одежды.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

раздражающий
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
Ожидание в длинной очереди — одна из самых раздражающих задач.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

прокурор
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Прокурор утверждал, что обвиняемый виновен в преступлении.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

тошнота
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Движение лодки вызвало сильную тошноту.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

лангур
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
Лангур сидел на ветке дерева, поедая фрукты.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

коагулянт
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Врач применил коагулянт, чтобы быстро остановить кровотечение.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

уместный / присваивать
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Носить формальную одежду было уместно для церемонии.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

тупица
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Только тупица поверит в такую историю.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

судить заранее
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Несправедливо судить кого-то, не зная фактов.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

величественный и достойный
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Величественный особняк стоял в конце длинной подъездной дороги.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

блендер
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Она использовала блендер, чтобы приготовить вкусный смузи.
A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

транспорт
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transportation reduces costs.
Эффективный транспорт снижает затраты.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

микроскопический
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
Образец содержал микроскопические частицы.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

квадрат
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
Стол имеет квадратную форму.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

уважаемый
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Он является уважаемым профессором в университете.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

кооперативный
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Она была очень кооперативной во время интервью.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

редкий
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
Галерея представила много редких произведений искусства неизвестных художников.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

густо
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
Лес был густо покрыт высокими соснами.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

очаровывать
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
Выступление фокусника очаровало зрителей.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

сито
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Используйте сито, чтобы слить воду с пасты.
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

срыв
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
Строительство дороги вызвало серьезные сбои в движении.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

царица ночи
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Цветы царицы ночи наполнили сад своим сладким ароматом.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

во-первых
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Во-первых, нам нужно решить проблему бюджета, прежде чем продолжить.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

соблазн; искушение
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Он стал жертвой соблазна легких денег.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

опровержимый
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Его теория была опровержима, потому что ее можно было протестировать экспериментально.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ультрамунданный
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Философы часто обсуждают ультрамундальные реальности за пределами человеческого восприятия.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

коррумпируемый
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Он был известен как коррумпируемый и часто принимал взятки.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

вставка
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
Вставка новых данных была успешно завершена.
A1 adjective /red/

Red

красный
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Она носила красивое красное платье на вечеринку.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

виноград
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Она купила гроздь винограда на рынке.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

представитель
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Представитель обсудил важные вопросы.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

поварской слуга
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
В средние века скаллион был ответственен за чистку кастрюль и сковородок.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

внушать любовь
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
Ее доброта и щедрость внушили любовь к ней в обществе.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

арфа
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
Ангел сыграл красивую мелодию на арфе.
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.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

очевидный
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Результат был очевиден.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

увеличить
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Политик пытался увеличить свою власть через преувеличенные утверждения.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

спокойствие
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
Медитация помогает достичь внутреннего спокойствия.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

вялый
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
После плотного обеда он почувствовал себя вялыми и сонным.
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

изолировать
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
Врачи пытались изолировать пациента, чтобы предотвратить распространение инфекции.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

сахар
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Пожалуйста, добавьте две чайные ложки сахара в мой кофе.
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

умение
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
Умение в спорте повышает силу команды.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

безвредный, обезболивающий
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Беспристрастные замечания оратора избегали контроверсий.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Она решила избегать фастфуда ради более здоровой диеты.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

чистый
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Она почувствовала чистую радость, когда услышала новости.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

слабость
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Его главная слабость — это отсутствие терпения.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

счастье
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

комплимент
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
шарф идеально дополняет ее наряд.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

коричневый
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
У неё красивые карие глаза, которые сверкают на солнце.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

разделять
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
Договор попытался разделить две враждующие области.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

загрязнение воздуха
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
Загрязнение воздуха от фабрик привело к первому экологическому движению.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

лаборатория
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Студенты проводили эксперимент в химической лаборатории.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

чернила
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
Старая ручка пролила чернила на его белую рубашку во время встречи.
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

вражда
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
Вражда между двумя семьями продолжалась поколения.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

составить или придумать
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Он придумал историю, чтобы объяснить свое отсутствие.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

уничтожить
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
Пожар уничтожил всё здание.
A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

заниматься физкультурой
Meaning
to do physical activity; to use or practice
Example
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
Я занимаюсь физическими упражнениями три раза в неделю в спортзале.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

запятнать
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Его руки были запятнаны кровью после битвы.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

терпимый
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Он очень терпим к убеждениям других людей.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

прилипание
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Для того чтобы плитки оставались на месте, необходима сильная прилипание.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

повышать, поднимать, возносить на более высокий уровень
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Хорошее руководство может повысить эффективность команды.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

усталость
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
После долгого похода чувство усталости охватило группу.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

недооценивать
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Никогда не недооцените силу командной работы.
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

нос
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
У него острый нос, и он может чувствовать запахи издалека.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

позорный
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
Армия понесла позорное поражение.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

лицемерно набожный
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Он дал лицемерную речь о честности, хотя сам был коррумпирован.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

суицид
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Профессионалы в области психического здоровья работают над предотвращением суицида.
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

события
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
По всей стране прошло несколько событий.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

изменение климата
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
Изменение климата вызывает больше природных катастроф.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

перечислять
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Она перечислила причины своего решения.
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

вовлекать
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
Доказательства показали вовлечение нескольких должностных лиц в скандал.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

реакция
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Аресты вызвали реакцию.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

жизнерадостный
Meaning
cheerful and friendly in manner
Example
He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.
Он был в хорошем настроении во время семейной встречи.
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 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

экспериментально
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Бозе продемонстрировал результаты экспериментально.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

ледяной; чрезвычайно холодный; враждебный
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
Ледяной ветер заставил всех дрожать.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

расист
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
Его обвинили в расистских комментариях.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

аннексировать
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Империя аннексировала соседнее королевство после войны.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

бесстыдный
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Он сказал бесстыдную ложь перед всеми.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

критик
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Кинокритик похвалил последний фильм режиссера.
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; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

каталог
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
Библиотека решила каталогизировать все новые книги в цифровом виде.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

положения
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Положения должны соответствовать общественным стремлениям.
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

топор
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
Лесоруб размахивал своим топором, чтобы срубить дерево.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

внимательный; осторожный; настороженный
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
Внимательный студент внимательно слушал каждое слово, которое сказал учитель.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

заколка
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Она использовала несколько заколок, чтобы закрепить свою элегантную прическу.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

рецессивный
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
Синий цвет глаз часто является рецессивной чертой.
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

введение
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
Профессор сделал краткое введение перед началом лекции.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

знаменитый
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Он знаменитый автор в области литературы.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

кардамон
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
Рецепт требует щепотку молотого кардамона.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

доминировать
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Он склонен доминировать над своими младшими коллегами.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

роскошный; экстравагантный; щедрый
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
Свадьба была роскошным праздником с сотнями гостей.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

переворот
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
Компания столкнулась с большим переворотом после внезапной отставки своего генерального директора.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

отвечать
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Она улыбнулась ему, а он ответил теплым объятием.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

оценка
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Точная оценка помогает определить устойчивость ресурсов.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

следующий
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Следующий поезд отправляется в 9:00 утра.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

эпитафия
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
На надгробии была эпитафия, почитающая мужество солдата.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

монолит
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
Древний монолит стоял в пустыне веками.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

расовый
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
Расовое равенство - важная проблема во многих обществах.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

машинка для стрижки / быстрое парусное судно XIX века
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Парикмахер использовал машинку для стрижки, чтобы подстричь его волосы.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

увлечение
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Живопись — его увлечение после рабочего дня.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

девиация
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Книга изучает девиацию в городской молодежной культуре.