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C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

слабый / тонкий
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
Доказательства против него довольно слабы.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

оперение
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Перья павлина были яркими и привлекающими внимание.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

пятно
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
На стеклянном столе была маленькая пылинка.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

льстить, угождать
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
Политика обвиняли в угождении страхам избирателей.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

счастье
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

волевой
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Её волевой отказ следовать правилам привёл её к проблемам.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ратификация
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Договор потребовал ратификации обоими парламентами стран.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

звучать
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Зал наполнился аплодисментами.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

сатиризировать
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
Пьеса сатирает жадность современных корпораций.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

демагог
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
Толпа была под влиянием страстных речей демагога.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

безразличие
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Она показала полное безразличие к критике.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

раздражающее вещество
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
Пыль является обычным раздражающим веществом для людей с аллергией.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

наизусть
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Он выучил стихотворение наизусть, не понимая его смысла.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

пес для охоты
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Бладхаунд проследил след через густой лес.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

тусклый
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Комната выглядела тусклой с серыми стенами и тусклым освещением.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

приблизительно
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Ремонт будет стоить около пятисот долларов.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

наивность
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Его наивность делала его легкой мишенью для манипуляций.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

принудительный
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Правительство столкнулось с критикой за принятие принудительных мер против протестующих.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

воспитание
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
Хорошее воспитание включает в себя и природу, и воспитание.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

опрокидываться
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Маленькая рыболовная лодка перевернулась во время шторма.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

боковой
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
Футболист сделал быстрый боковой пас.
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

индиго-синий
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
Индиго-синие небеса выглядели великолепно на закате.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

манифестация
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Его щедрость была манифестацией его доброй натуры.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

отправить деньги / прощать
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Он пообещал перевести оплату до конца недели.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

умелый
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Она умела решать сложные математические задачи.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

под ключ
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
Компания предоставляет готовые решения для малого бизнеса.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

ужасный
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Полиция обнаружила ужасную сцену преступления.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

криптический, загадочный, неясный
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Сообщение было криптическим и трудным для расшифровки.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

ясновидящий
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Ясновидящий предсказал большое изменение в королевстве.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

почитаемый
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
Почитаемый профессор был удостоен награды.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

непроданный
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Непроданные товары были возвращены на склад.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

главная книга
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
Бухгалтер обновил главный журнал компании ежедневно.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

ссориться по мелочам
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Дети начали спорить из-за последнего куска торта.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

эгоизм
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Его постоянные хвастовства раскрыли его эготизм.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

порицать
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
Учитель должен был порицать ученика за мошенничество.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

да
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Комитет проголосовал за предложение.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

неопровержимый
Meaning
impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable
Example
The evidence against him was irrefutable.
Доказательства против него были неопровержимы.
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.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

падать в упадок или угасать
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Проект начал угасать из-за нехватки финансирования.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

неподлежащий отмене
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Она приняла необратимое решение покинуть компанию.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

фанатичный
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
У неё фанатический интерес к коллекционированию старых марок.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

двусторонние переговоры
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Двусторонние переговоры решают споры.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

контрпродуктивный
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Контрпродуктивные действия часто возникают из недовольства.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

потомство, потомки, наследники
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Учения философа оказали влияние на многие поколения потомков.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

демаркация
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
Демаркация между общественными и частными землями была четко обозначена.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

сбой
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
Компьютер вышел из строя из-за небольшой ошибки в программном обеспечении.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

презрение
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Она смотрела на беспорядочную комнату с открытым презрением.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

неисправность
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Двигатель вышел из строя из-за перегрева.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

крутой или резкий
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Туристы с трудом поднялись на крутой склон.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

поверженный
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Он упал поверженным на землю после долгой битвы.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

похвенные инициативы
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Похвальные инициативы направлены на повышение осведомленности.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

счастье
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

эксплуататорский
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Рабочие протестовали против эксплуатационных практик фабрики.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

перемешивать
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Он перемешал бумаги и не смог найти отчет.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

ужасный
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
Полиция обнаружила ужасную сцену на месте преступления.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

заражение, наличие необычно большого количества насекомых или животных в каком-либо месте
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
Заражение муравьями на кухне привело к немедленным мерам по борьбе с вредителями.
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

Идеализм
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
Его юношеский идеализм мотивировал его присоединиться к различным движениям социальной справедливости.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

межсетевой экран
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Межсетевой экран защищает сети от кибератак.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

конкурент, претендент
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Она сильный претендент на пост мэра.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

заметно учащенное, сильное или нерегулярное сердцебиение из-за волнения или медицинского состояния
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Она почувствовала палпитацию перед своим собеседованием.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

метрополия
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
Нью-Йорк — это оживленная метрополия с миллионами жителей.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

мимолетный
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Счастье может быть мимолетным, поэтому цените каждый момент.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

счастье
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

друшлаг
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Она слила пасту с помощью друшлага.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

водораздел, ключевой момент
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Движение за независимость было водоразделом в истории нации.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

опекун
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
Учитель был опекуном на школьном танце.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

резистивный
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Материал имеет резистивные свойства, которые замедляют ток.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

увеличивать
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
Микроскоп может увеличивать мелкие объекты для лучшего наблюдения.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

крайне усталый; измотанный
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
Я абсолютно вымотан после работы весь день.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

обсерватория
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
Обсерватория открыта для посетителей по выходным.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

утилитарный
Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
Здание имело простой утилитарный дизайн.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

граждановедение
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
Граждановедение помогает ученикам понять обязанности граждан.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

монополизировать
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
Компания попыталась монополизировать рынок.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

нестабильный; ненадежный; не работает должным образом
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
Старый стул был нестабильным и качался каждый раз, когда кто-то на него садился.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

конечная станция
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Поезд наконец-то приехал на конечную станцию после долгого путешествия.
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

судорога
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
Лекарство помогло предотвратить судороги у детей.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

опилки
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Пол был покрыт опилками от плотницких работ.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

дарвинизм
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
Дарвинизм революционизировал способ, которым ученые понимали происхождение видов.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

высоко
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
Воздушный змей летал высоко в ясном небе.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

сияние
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Ее лицо было наполнено сиянием после того, как она услышала хорошие новости.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

подчиненный
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Он управляет десятью подчиненными в своем отделе.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

вход
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
Лодка вошла в узкий вход вдоль побережья.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

беременность
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
Период гестации слона длится почти два года.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

геологическая структура
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Учёные будут изучать геологическую структуру Луны.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

волатильность
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
Волатильность фондового рынка делает инвестиции рискованными.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

благочестие
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Его благочестие было очевидно в его ежедневных молитвах.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

плод
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Врач объяснил развитие плода во время беременности.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

деформация; физическая деформация
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
Авария вызвала постоянную деформацию в его левой руке.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

злоба; ненависть; враждебность;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
В его критике не было злобы, только честный отзыв.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

потыкать
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Она толкнула его в руку, чтобы привлечь его внимание.
C1 verb /per/

pare

очищать
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Она почистила яблоко перед тем, как съесть его.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

жаргон
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
Объяснение адвоката было полно юридического жаргона.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Эврика!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Когда решение, наконец, пришло к нему, он закричал: 'Эврика!'
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

питать
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Хорошие книги питают ум.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

обожание / глубокая любовь
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Фанаты показали свое обожание к певцу.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

обильный
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Он выразил обильную благодарность за своевременную помощь.
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

правонарушитель; нарушитель закона
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
Молодой правонарушитель был приговорен к общественным работам.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

саранча
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Саранча уничтожила все поле пшеницы.
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

регулятор
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
Правительство назначило нового регулятора для финансового сектора.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

космология
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Она изучала космологию, чтобы понять происхождение вселенной.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

мрак; грусть; меланхолия
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Толстые облака бросили мрак на долину, делая все темным и мрачным.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

высушенный; сгоревший; увядший
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Оставшиеся сухие листья упали с деревьев осенью.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

бороться, сражаться
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
Компания сталкивается с финансовыми трудностями.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

косвенный или саркастический
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Она сделала ему косвенный комплимент по поводу его работы.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

рабство
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Многие люди боролись, чтобы освободиться от рабства, навязанного колониальной системой.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

дворянство
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
Дворянство города собралоcь на ежегодный бал.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

амнистия
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Правительство объявило амнистию для всех политических заключенных.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

коммеморировать
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
Статуя была построена в память о павших героях.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

насмехаться
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Он насмехался над идеей переезда за границу.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

плавучесть, жизнерадостность
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Её естественная жизнерадостность подняла настроение в группе.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

социолог
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Опросчик предсказал близкий результат выборов.
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

отвращение
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
Она почувствовала отвращение при виде жестокого поступка.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

странный
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
Он носил странный костюм на фестивале.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

эгоизм
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
Его решения часто были продиктованы эгоизмом, а не заботой о других.