C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

скряга

Meaning

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser

Example

Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.

Все называют его скрягой, потому что он никогда не покупает подарки.

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

середина лета

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

Мы устроили фестиваль, чтобы отметить середину лета.

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

датированный ранее

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

Письмо было антикредитовано, чтобы выглядеть более официально.

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

перегруженный

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

Дорога была перегружена в час пик.

A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

быстро; стремительно

Meaning

at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly

Example

He quickly finished his homework.

Он быстро закончил домашку.

A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

несмотря на

Meaning

Without being affected by; in spite of.

Example

He continued his work despite the difficulties.

Он продолжил свою работу, несмотря на трудности.

B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

друг, спутник

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

Он пошел на рыбалку со своим старым школьным другом.

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

сложный

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

Отношения между бедностью и образованием сложные.

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

проповедовать

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

Пастор проповедовал о прощении и доброте.

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

заправка / смесь приправ

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

Она приготовила вкусный салат с итальянской заправкой.

C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

провокационный

Meaning

causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating

Example

His provoking comments made everyone angry.

Его провокационные комментарии разозлили всех.

A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

счастье

Meaning

A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

Example

He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

немой; неспособный говорить; без звука

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

Он оставался немым на протяжении всей встречи.

C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

балласт

Meaning

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

Example

The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.

Корабль был загружен балластом, чтобы оставаться стабильным в шторм.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

обвинение

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

Обвинение против него было опровергнуто.

B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

полагаться

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something

Example

I rely on my friends for support.

Я полагаюсь на своих друзей для поддержки.

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

логистика

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

Логистика обеспечивает своевременную доставку.

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

физическое или умственное усилие

Meaning

Using energy or effort to achieve something.

Example

Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.

Чрезмерная экзерция может привести к усталости и выгоранию.

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

испаритель

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

Она использовала испаритель, чтобы облегчить свой кашель.

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

восстанавливать

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

Фермер работал, чтобы восстановить бесплодную землю.

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

нанотехнология

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

Нанотехнология делает прорывы в медицинских исследованиях.

C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

кроме, за исключением

Meaning

except for; if not for

Example

Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.

Кроме чуда, команда не выиграет чемпионат.

A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

розовый

Meaning

pale red color; slightly red

Example

She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.

Она надела красивое розовое платье на вечеринку.

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.

C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

состояние почвы (пригодность для посадки растений)

Meaning

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

Example

The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.

Фермер проверил состояние почвы перед посадкой семян.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

учитель

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

Учитель ясно объяснил задачу по математике студентам.

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

на всю жизнь

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

Они остались друзьями на всю жизнь.

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

пестицид

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

Примененный в поле пестицид уничтожил вредных насекомых.

C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

шелкопряд

Meaning

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

Example

Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.

Шелкопряды питаются листьями тутового дерева, чтобы производить шелк.

C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

герметичный

Meaning

Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.

Example

The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.

Лекарство хранилось в герметичном контейнере.

B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

обратная связь

Meaning

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

Example

She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.

Она попросила учителя дать отзыв о своем эссе.

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

судить

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

Он был признан виновным судом.

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

полный провал

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

Мероприятие стало полным провалом из-за плохого планирования.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

безоружный

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

Полиция обнаружила, что подозреваемый был безоружен во время обыска.

C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

шумный и трудный для контроля

Meaning

Noisy and difficult to control.

Example

The obstreperous students disrupted the class.

Шумные студенты нарушили урок.

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

доллар

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

Мне нужно пять долларов, чтобы купить эту книгу.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

неопытный

Meaning

Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.

Example

The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.

Неопытный писатель боролся за завершение своего первого романа.

A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

сладкое варенье, приготовленное из фруктов и сахара; трудная ситуация; блокировка

Meaning

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage

Example

She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.

Она намазала клубничное варенье на свой тост каждое утро на завтрак.

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

ручей

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

Мы пошли на рыбалку к ручью рядом с нашим домом.

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

хитро обойти или найти способ преодолеть препятствия или правила

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

Он пытался обойти систему безопасности.

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

замечание

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

Она сделала замечание о погоде.

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

против

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

Они проголосовали против предложения.

A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

доска; совет директоров

Meaning

a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization

Example

The board decided to increase the budget.

Совет директоров принял решение увеличить бюджет.

C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

бессмысленный, глупый

Meaning

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

Example

The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.

Фильм был раскритикован за свои бессмысленные диалоги.

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

зрение

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

Вид солнца унес ее дыхание.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

седло для лошади; нагрузить кого-то ответственностью

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

Он оседлал лошадь перед тем, как поехать на прогулку.

C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

легкий запах

Meaning

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

Example

I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.

Я почувствовал легкий запах духов, когда она прошла мимо.

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

организации

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

Организации играют ключевую роль в формировании политики.

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

за границей

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

Он поехал за границу для получения высшего образования.

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

контриск

Meaning

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

Example

The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.

Ответчик подал контриск против истца.

C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

разоружить

Meaning

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Example

The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.

Солдатам приказали разоружить повстанцев.

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

достоверность

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

Его достоверность как лидера остается неоспоримой.

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

сумма

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

Сумма 8 и 12 равна 20.

C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

перелом; трещина в кости

Meaning

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

Example

The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.

Доктор подтвердил, что у него была трещина в запястье.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

защитный

Meaning

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

Он стал защитным, когда его критиковали за его работу.

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

насильственный; агрессивный

Meaning

using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful

Example

The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

Жестокий шторм вызвал значительный ущерб в прибрежных районах.

C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

помпа, роскошь

Meaning

ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur

Example

The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.

Церемония вручения дипломов была полна помпы и роскоши.

B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

исключить

Meaning

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

Example

The student was expelled from school for misconduct.

Студент был исключен из школы за плохое поведение.

C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

допрашивать

Meaning

to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively

Example

The police interrogated the suspect for hours.

Полиция допрашивала подозреваемого в течение нескольких часов.

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

компас

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

Путешественник использовал компас, чтобы найти правильное направление.

C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

студент колледжа

Meaning

a student of a college

Example

The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.

Колледжиане готовились к культурному фестивалю.

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

утверждать

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

она решила утвердить свою власть на собрании.

A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

наслаждаться

Meaning

to take pleasure in; to have a good time

Example

I enjoy reading books in my free time.

Я наслаждаюсь чтением книг в свободное время.

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

метрический

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

Компания отслеживает успех, используя четкие показатели производительности.

B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

плодотворный; полезный; успешный;

Meaning

productive; beneficial; successful;

Example

Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.

Наше обсуждение было очень плодотворным и привело к множеству новых идей.

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

ясность

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

Ясность речи сделала концепцию легкой для понимания.

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

футуристический

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

Футуристические технологии преобразуют индустрии по всему миру.

B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

ярко

Meaning

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Example

The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

Звезды ярко сияли на чистом ночном небе.

C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

поскальзываться

Meaning

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

Example

He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.

Он застрял на интервью, когда ему задавали трудные вопросы.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

край; поле

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

Пожалуйста, пишите свои заметки на поле страницы.

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

серьезно

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

Она восприняла этот вопрос очень серьезно.

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 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

алюминий

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

Алюминий используется для производства банок и самолётов.

A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

земля

Meaning

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

Example

The children played on the ground near the house.

Дети играли на земле рядом с домом.

C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

тишина

Meaning

A state of stillness and tranquility.

Example

She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.

Она наслаждается тишиной деревни.

A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

известный

Meaning

Known about by many people; renowned.

Example

This area is famous for its unique heritage.

Этот район известен своим уникальным наследием.

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

ошибочный

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

Я ошибся насчёт времени встречи.

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

фитонутриенты

Meaning

Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Example

Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.

Зеленый чай содержит мощные фитонутриенты.

A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

совет

Meaning

a small but useful piece of advice

Example

I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.

Я получил совет, как улучшить свою презентацию.

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

метрополитен

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

Она переехала в метрополитенскую зону для лучших рабочих возможностей.

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

экономный

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

Вождение гибридного автомобиля экономично в долгосрочной перспективе.

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

круглость

Meaning

the quality of being round or plump

Example

The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.

Круглость шара заставила его плавно плавать.

A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

воля

Meaning

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

Example

She will attend the meeting tomorrow.

Она будет присутствовать на встрече завтра.

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

долголетие

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

Хорошие привычки способствуют здоровью и долголетию.

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

предложить

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

Я предлагаю сделать небольшой перерыв.

C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

хитрый, махинационный и безнравственный, особенно в политике или для продвижения своей карьеры

Meaning

cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career

Example

The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.

Политик был известен своими махинационными тактиками.

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

порождать

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

Речь породила надежду среди людей.

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

критиковать строго / наказывать

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

Учитель строго наказал ученика за опоздание.

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

физик

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

Физик объяснил студентам теорию относительности.

B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

институт

Meaning

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

Example

Institutions play a crucial role in governance.

Институты играют важную роль в управлении.

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

расследование / запрос

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

Комитет начал расследование финансовых нарушений.

Meaning

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

Example

The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.

C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

увековечить

Meaning

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

Example

The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.

Город решил увековечить героя статуей на центральной площади.

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

организационный

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

Он работает над улучшением организационной структуры компании.

C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

развязать

Meaning

To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.

Example

The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.

Фермер развязал волов после долгого рабочего дня.

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

засада

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

Солдаты планировали устроить засаду на врага на рассвете.

B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

средство

Meaning

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

Example

Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

Телевидение - мощное средство распространения информации.

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

голодный

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

Я очень голоден после того, как работал весь день.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

отправиться в путь

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

Она решила начать новую карьеру в медицине.

A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

знание

Meaning

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

Example

Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.

Знания о вселенной расширяются через исследования.

A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

морковь

Meaning

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

Example

Carrots are rich in vitamin A.

Морковь богата витамином А.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

Она уверенно прошла по сцене.

B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

молоти

Meaning

to crush into small particles; to work hard

Example

She grinds coffee beans every morning.

Она молет кофейные зерна каждое утро.

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

замазывать

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

Он замазал оконные рамы, чтобы остановить сквозняк.

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

маленькая частица или клетка, особенно кровяная клетка

Meaning

a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell

Example

Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.

Красные кровяные тельца переносят кислород по всему телу.

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

фанатик

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

Он фанатичный болельщик своей футбольной команды.

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

драгоценный камень

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

Антикварное ожерелье содержало редкий сапфировый драгоценный камень, окружённый алмазами.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

получатель

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

Получатель получил отправление вовремя.

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

просыпаться

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

Я просыпаюсь в 7 утра каждое утро.

C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

тенор / общий тон

Meaning

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto

Example

The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.

Общий тенор его речи был обнадеживающим и успокаивающим.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

опасность

Meaning

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Example

His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.

Его неосторожное вождение поставило всех в опасность.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

реверсия

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

Новая политика отметила реверсию к традиционным методам.

A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

любимый

Meaning

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Example

Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.

Шоколад — мой любимый вкус мороженого.