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B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

транспортировка
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
Город инвестирует в новую транспортную систему.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

непрестижный
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Он отказался выполнять низкую работу.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

бейсбол
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Он любит смотреть игры по бейсболу по телевизору.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

паноплия
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
Музей выставил паноплию древнего оружия.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

место покоя
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Место покоя мучеников рядом с рекой.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

тенденция
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
У неё есть тенденция опаздывать на встречи.
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

предлагать
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
Она предложила помочь с проектом.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

освободительная война
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
Освободительная война изменила историю страны.
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

прихоть
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
Она купила платье по прихоти.
A1 verb /biː/

be

быть
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Она хочет стать врачом.
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

наш
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
Эта победа наша.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

союзник
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Две страны решили объединиться против общего врага.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

целиком
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
Он посмотрел фильм целиком.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

монастырь; ашрам
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Древний монастырь был построен на вершине холма.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

презирать
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Он никогда не стал бы презирать честную работу, независимо от того, насколько она скромна.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

положительный электрод
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
Положительный электрод батареи был поврежден после длительного использования.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

правдоподобный или вероятный
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Его оправдание казалось правдоподобным, но у меня были сомнения.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

бравура
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Пианист исполнил бравурное выступление, которое заворожило зал.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

латентный или скрытый
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Его художественный талант оставался латентным в течение многих лет.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

рыба тилапия
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
Рыба тилапия — один из самых часто выращиваемых видов рыб в мире.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

надёжный
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Она надёжный коллега, которая всегда соблюдает сроки.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

поговорка
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Старая поговорка говорит, что честность — лучшая политика.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

подачка
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Она работала долгие часы за подачку.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

орех
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Она съела арахис, который является видом ореха.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

низкий мужской голос
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Баритон певца впечатлил публику.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

ловкость
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Ментальная ловкость необходима для решения проблем.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

уведомления
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Выключите уведомления, чтобы оставаться сосредоточенным.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

ипохондрик
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Его считали ипохондриком, всегда беспокоившимся о своем здоровье.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

старинная фотография
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
В музее была выставлена редкая дагеротипия Авраама Линкольна.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

методичный
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Его методичное исследование дало надежные результаты.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

бессмысленная жестокость
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Его бессмысленная жестокость потрясла всех на собрании.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

начало
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
Начало компании ознаменовало новый этап в отрасли.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

трамбурин
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Она потрясла тамбурином в такт музыке.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

испуганный
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Она боялась темноты.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

оковы
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Устаревшие правила сковывают малые предприятия и замедляют инновации.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

род
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Тигр относится к роду Panthera.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

благодарный
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Я благодарен за всю твою помощь и поддержку.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

достоверность
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Журналист проверил достоверность отчета.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

соответственно; в указанном порядке; отдельно и в уже упомянутом порядке
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
Джон и Мэри соответственно 25 и 30 лет.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

причал
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Рыболовные лодки были пришвартованы к деревянному причалу рядом с портом.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

классифицировать
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Библиотекарь классифицировал книги по темам.
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

чудаковатый, комичный человек; игривый
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
У него чудаковатое чувство юмора, которое заставляет всех смеяться.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

эталон
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
Город Сабах Аль Ахмад Си Сити установил эталон в области устойчивости.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

ткань
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
Портной использовал шёлковую ткань для пошива платья.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

изумлять
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Последний трюк фокусника изумил публику.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

меры
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Меры смягчения направлены на снижение выбросов.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

стирать / сделать себя незаметным
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Она продолжала стирать себя во время встречи, чтобы другие могли сиять.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

уведо́мление / предложение
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
Мирное предложение было встречено обеими нациями.
A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

травма
Meaning
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
Example
He suffered a serious injury during the football match.
Он получил серьезную травму во время футбольного матча.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

безопасность
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Пищевая безопасность необходима для выживания человека.
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

зарождающийся
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
Зарождающаяся технология революционизирует отрасли.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

международный
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Международные стандарты улучшают конкурентоспособность.
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

так
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
Он опоздал, так что пропустил встречу.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

книжный магазин
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Она провела час в маленьком книжном магазине.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

скромный
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Она живет в скромном доме, но очень счастлива.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

результат; итог
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Итог встречи был решением отложить проект.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

мутация, генетическое изменение
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Учёные обнаружили генетическую мутацию, которая вызвала расстройство.
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

привязанность
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
Привязанность, которую он чувствовал к своему родному городу, была неоспоримой.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

облегчённый
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Она почувствовала облегчение после того, как услышала хорошие новости.
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

вдохновение
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
Его путь к успеху стал вдохновением для многих.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

маленькая корона
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Она носила изящную маленькую корону на голове для церемонии.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

холст
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
Художник приготовил холст для своей новой картины.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

нескромность
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
Статья была раскритикована за тон нескромности.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

ароматный
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
Сад был наполнен ароматными цветами.
C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

вредный
Meaning
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Example
The factory released noxious fumes into the air.
Фабрика выпустила ядовитые пары в воздух.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

лоб
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Она вытерла пот со лба.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

софист
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Его отстранили как софиста, который искажал факты, чтобы выиграть дебаты.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

моряк
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Опытный моряк управлял кораблем через шторм.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

теократия
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
Теократия часто объединяет религиозную власть с политической мощью.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

особенный
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Он очень требователен к своей диете.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

бриз
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Прохладный морской бриз сделал жаркий летний день более приятным.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

не высказанный
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
Контракт включал несколько не высказанных ожиданий.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

суперфуды
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Черника и шпинат - это суперфуды, богатые витаминами.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

страдать от сильной жары
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Мы начали мучиться от жары в полуденное солнце.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

светить
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Солнце будет ярко светить завтра.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

кража мелких предметов
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
Компания установила камеры, чтобы предотвратить кражу мелких предметов.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

оскорбительный / наносящий физический или вербальный вред
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Она ушла с работы из-за своего оскорбительного начальника.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

длинный
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
Длинная дорога тянулась на многие мили.
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

изменения
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
Изменения отражают развивающиеся общественные потребности.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

отражаемый
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
Поверхность озера сильно отражается на утреннем солнце.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

потерять близкого человека
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Она потеряла своего мужа в прошлом году.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

растяжение
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Она вывихнула лодыжку, когда бегала в парке.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

непреклонный, упрямый
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Он был непреклонен в своем требовании полного извинения.
A1 verb /duː/

do

делать
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
Я делаю домашнее задание каждую ночь.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

какофония
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Какофония звуков города не давала ей уснуть всю ночь.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

сценарий
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
Актер выучил свои реплики из сценария.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

тюльпан
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Красный тюльпан прекрасно расцвел в саду.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

лингвист
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Она лингвист, говорящая на шести языках свободно.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

пристально смотреть
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Она пристально смотрела на картину часами.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

тратить
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Я трачу слишком много денег на книги.
A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

вкусный
Meaning
having a pleasant flavor; delicious
Example
The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.
Пицца была действительно вкусной с свежими ингредиентами.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

нерастворимый
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
Масло и вода - нерастворимые жидкости.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

спекулянт
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Спекулянт на недвижимости купил землю в надежде, что её стоимость возрастёт.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

научный
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Научные открытия продолжают формировать наше понимание мира.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

обвинительный акт
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
Обвинительный акт обвинил компанию в нескольких нарушениях.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

венок; гирлянда;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
Невеста носила красивый цветочный венок на традиционной церемонии.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

переплатить
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Она поняла, что переплатила за билеты на концерт.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

консультант
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Она поговорила с консультантом о своей карьере.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

репутация; известный
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Он считается одним из лучших врачей в стране.
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

недостаток; проблема; минус
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
Основной недостаток жизни в городе - высокая стоимость жилья.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

выбирать; отделять зерно от шелухи
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
Комитет сократит список претендентов до десяти финалистов.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

прогресс
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
Технологический прогресс формирует будущее.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

изначально
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Изначально она хотела стать врачом.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

время замерять
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Он засек время на гонке с помощью секундомера.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

кули
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
Кули нес тяжелые сумки на вокзале.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

неуверенность
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Её неуверенность заставила её сомневаться в себе.
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

монахиня
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
Монахиня преподавала в местной католической школе.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

чистый; прозрачный; без пятен; без дискриминации;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
Вода из горного источника чистая.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

парниковый эффект
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Парниковый эффект увеличивает глобальные температуры.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

героизм
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
Героизм борцов за свободу вдохновляет нацию.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

густой лес; джунгли;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
Исследователь заблудился в густых джунглях Амазонки на три дня.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

эпиграмма
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
Оскар Уайлд был знаменит своими острыми эпиграммами.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

перелив
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
Перелив реки затопил соседние фермы.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

ласточка
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Ласточка построила свое гнездо под мостом.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

отсутствующий
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Она отсутствовала на собрании вчера.