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C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

критерий; эталон
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Его честность стала критерием, по которому измерялись все остальные сотрудники.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

соседний; прилегающий; смежный
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Мы часто посещаем наши соседние страны для торговли.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

мизогин
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Многие осудили его речь как слова мизогина.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

идиллический и красивый
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Они наслаждались идиллическим отдыхом у моря.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

мокасин
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Он надел удобные мокасины перед тем, как выйти на улицу.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

нетипичный
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Доктор сказал, что это был нетипичный случай болезни.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

венерический
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Врачи предупреждают об опасностях венерических заболеваний.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

вундеркинд
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Моцарт был детским вундеркиндом в музыке.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

подкаст
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Подкасты отличные для улучшения слуха.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

румяный
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
У неё был румяный цвет лица от работы на улице.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

столб
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Древний храм поддерживался массивными каменными столбами.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

аутархия
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Нация попыталась достичь аутархии, чтобы уменьшить зависимость от импорта.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

лень
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Его лень помешала ему достичь своих целей.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

и
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Она купила яблоки и апельсины.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

глубокая инициатива
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Глубокая инициатива может создать устойчивые изменения.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

последовательный
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Его речь была ясной и последовательной.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

сидячий
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Сидячий образ жизни может привести к множеству проблем со здоровьем.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

создатель
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Он знаменитый кинорежиссер в Голливуде.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

молитва
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Она прочитала молитву перед едой.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

внук
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Его внук навещает его каждые выходные.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

соленость, концентрация соли
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Соленость океана варьируется в зависимости от глубины и местоположения.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

мелочи
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Ему было скучно от мелочей офисной работы.
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

резать
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
Я порезал бумагу ножницами.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

невыносимый
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
Жара в пустыне была невыносимой.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

золото
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
Золотой браслет сверкал на солнце.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

кит
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
Синий кит — самое большое животное, когда-либо жившее на Земле.
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

счастье
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

телеметрия
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
Космический аппарат передал данные телеметрии на Землю.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

бесполезно
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Не переживай бесполезно о экзамене.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

пыльный
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
Старая книжная полка была пыльной после многих лет запустения.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

развязка
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Развязка романа была как удивительной, так и удовлетворительной.
A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

французский
Meaning
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
Example
We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.
Мы наслаждались вкусной французской кухней в нашем путешествии в Париж.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

пестрый
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Она носила пестрое ожерелье, которое не сочеталось с её элегантным платьем.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

погасить
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Пожарные смогли потушить пожар за час.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

платок
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Она всегда носит чистый платок в своей сумочке.
A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

мороженое
Meaning
a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold
Example
Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.
Дети любят есть мороженое в жаркие летние дни.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

вал
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Стены крепости служили валом против вражеских атак.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

цвет магента
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Она носила красивое магентовое платье на вечеринке.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

эпизод
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Последний эпизод драмы посмотрели миллионы.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

вечный; бесконечный; бессмертный; вечный
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Их любовь казалась вечной и неразрушимой.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

внезапный сильный дождь
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
Пикник был разрушен внезапным сильным дождем.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

скрипка
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Она великолепно играет на скрипке в оркестре.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

постепенный
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Постепенные изменения более устойчивы.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

повреждение, инвалидность
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
Потеря слуха может быть вызвана длительным воздействием громких звуков.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

неосязаемый
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
Доверие — это неосязаемое качество в отношениях.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

проступок; преступление
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Он сожалел о своих прошлых проступках и пытался загладить вину.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

разрешать
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
Учитель разрешает студентам использовать калькуляторы во время экзамена.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

потрясающий
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Вид с вершины горы был абсолютно потрясающим.
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

парализованный или ограниченный
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
Команда была ограничена нехваткой ресурсов.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

скидка
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Магазин предложил скидку 20 % на всю электронику.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

праведность
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
Его жизнь была посвящена праведности и истине.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

хирург
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

рефлекс
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Доктор проверил её рефлекс, постукивая по её колену.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

бытовая техника
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Современная бытовая техника повышает удобство.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

погребение
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
Погребение состоялось на семейном кладбище.
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

круглый
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
Стол был круглым и имел гладкую поверхность.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

поздравить
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Я хочу поздравить тебя с повышением.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

обращение, помощь
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
У студентов не было другого выхода, кроме как обратиться к директору.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Да
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Ты понимаешь?’ ‘Да.’
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

увядать
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
Цветы завянут без достаточного количества воды.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

художник
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
Художник создал красивый пейзаж на холсте.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

эвиссериировать, уничтожать
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
критики уничтожили фильм из-за его слабой сюжетной линии.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

криптовалюта
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Биткойн - самая популярная криптовалюта на рынке.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

величественный
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
Царь вошел в зал с величественным присутствием.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

провокация
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Его грубый комментарий был явной провокацией.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

борьба
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
Борьба за независимость объединила нацию.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

дезинфицировать
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
Медсестра продезинфицировала рану перед тем, как наложить повязку.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

техника
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Техника художника в акварели впечатлила судей.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

актуальный
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Пожалуйста, предоставьте только актуальную информацию для этого обсуждения.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

доля, риск
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
У него есть большая доля в новой компании.
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

набор инструментов
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
Он купил аптечку первой помощи для экстренных ситуаций.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

труп
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Медицинские студенты рассекли труп, чтобы изучить анатомию человека.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

освежающий
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Туристы наслаждались освежающим горным воздухом.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

премия
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Она получила бонус в конце года за отличную работу.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

выпускник
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Она завершит обучение в университете в следующем году.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

пруд
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Дети кормили уток в пруду в парке.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

точно, без ошибок, правильно
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Она точно предсказала исход выборов.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

наряд
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Она носила красивый наряд на вечеринку.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

неотвратимый
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Темные облака сигнализировали о том, что шторм был неминуем.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

выражение лица
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Его серьезное выражение лица заставило всех замолчать.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

упрек / критика
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Она упрекнула его за опоздание на встречу.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

обогнать
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
Бегун смог обогнать своего соперника на последнем круге.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

лежащий
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Он был найден лежащим на диване после долгого дня.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

панорамный вид
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
Отель предлагает панорамные виды на океан.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

транслировать
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Матч был транслирован в прямом эфире по телевидению.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

блестящий или отполированный слой; блеск для губ
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Она нанесла прозрачный глосс на свои губы, чтобы придать им блестящий, здоровый вид.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

упорядоченный; систематичный; мирный
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
Пожалуйста, держите свой стол в порядке и чистоте.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

гипотенуза
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
В прямоугольном треугольнике гипотенуза всегда длиннее двух других сторон.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

переживать
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Путешественники переживают острые ощущения от приключений.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

удостоенный
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Она была удостоена чести получить награду.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

черновик
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Она закончила первый черновик своего романа.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

психосоматический
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Её боль в животе была диагностирована как психосоматическая, связанная со стрессом.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

ложка
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Он использовал ложку, чтобы поесть суп.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

холм; пригорок
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Дети наслаждались катанием с травяного холма за домом во время летних каникул.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

идеалы общественной службы
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Идеалы общественной службы должны преподаваться в школах.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

новеллета
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
Автор опубликовал новеллету в качестве превью своей будущей серии.
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

аккуратно; чисто
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
Она аккуратно разместила книги на полке.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

существенный
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Компания внесла существенные изменения в свою политику.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

гадюка
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
Гадюка свернулась, когда почувствовала опасность.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

молоток
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Она использовала молоток, чтобы прибить рамку с картиной к стене.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

несчастье
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Её постоянное несчастье влияло на всех вокруг.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

подошва; подошва обуви
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
У меня есть волдырь на подошве стопы.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

коллекция; собрание; архив
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
У неё есть впечатляющая коллекция старинных книг в её библиотеке.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

изогнутый
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Путешественники шли по извилистому пути через лес.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

вручную; с физическим усилием;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Данные были введены вручную в систему.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

послушание
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Ее послушание правилам впечатлило комитет.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

фрагментация
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
Фрагментация среды обитания угрожает многим видам.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

вина; ошибка; дефект
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
Авария была вызвана неисправностью в тормозной системе автомобиля.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

декалог
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
Священник произнес проповедь о важности Десяти заповедей.
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

отцовство
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
Он потребовал тест на отцовство, чтобы подтвердить свои отношения с ребенком.
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 /breɪ/

brae

склон
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Они поднялись по травянистому склону, чтобы увидеть закат.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

бесчестье
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
Нарушение своего обещания принесло бесчестье его имени и семейному наследию.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

республика
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Республика управляется представителями народа.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

продление; расширение
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
Профессор дал продление срока для выполнения задания.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

освободить
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Пожарные извлекли пассажиров из разрушенной машины.
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

поздравление
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
Она отправила поздравление подруге с победой в конкурсе.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

тереть / искать тщательно
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Она вычистила кухню до блеска.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

запятнать
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Белое полотно было запятнано чернильными пятнами.