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C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

коварный
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
Политик был обвинен в использовании коварных тактик для победы на выборах.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

цветок банана-платана
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Мы приготовили карри из цветка банана-платана на ужин.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

оправдание
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Нет оправдания такому грубому поведению.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

недосыпание
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Недосыпание может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

незначительный
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Она часто расстраивается из-за самых незначительных вещей.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

персонал
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Персонал в больнице очень полезен.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

растущий
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Технологическая отрасль, набирающая обороты, привлекла много инвесторов.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

двухпалатный
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
В Соединенных Штатах есть двухпалатный парламент, состоящий из Сената и Палаты представителей.
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

торговаться
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
Она любит торговаться на местном рынке.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

кроме того
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Кроме того, он добрый, помимо того, что умный.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

дикарь
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Они считали ритуалы древнего племени языческими.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

обязательство
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Президент подтвердил свою приверженность защите окружающей среды.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

красивый; привлекательный; весёлый
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Красивый ребенок играл весело в саду.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

боксёр; боксёрские трусы; порода собаки
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
Боксёр усердно тренировался каждое утро перед чемпионатом.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

неорганический
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Неорганические вещества широко используются в науке.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

отталкивать вниз или наружу
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Жестокие волны сдвинули камни с обрыва.
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.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

о
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Мы говорили о новом проекте вчера.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

многообещающий
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Она многообещающий молодой ученый с отличными идеями.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

сорняк
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Сад был полон сорняков, которые нужно было удалить.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

гербарий
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
Университет поддерживает большое гербарий для исследований и образования.
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

ужасный
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
Путешественники столкнулись с ужасными погодными условиями в горах.
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

спокойный, мирный
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
У нее было спокойное выражение, несмотря на хаос вокруг.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

рыбак
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Я купил свежий лосось у местного рыбака.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

сбор средств
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
Организация организует событие по сбору средств.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

рыночная экономика
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Рыночная экономика позволяет компаниям свободно конкурировать.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

истинный; подлинный;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Это правда, что усердная работа ведет к успеху.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

жарить
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Она жарит яйца на завтрак каждое утро.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

колдовство
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Жители деревни верили, что болезнь вызвана колдовством.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

сфабриковать
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
Свидетель сфабриковал свои показания, чтобы защитить себя.
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 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.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

размывать
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Слезы размазали её зрение.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

ожидаемый
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Ожидается, что уровень безработицы снизится ещё больше.
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

спекулянт
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
Правительство наказало спекулянтов войны.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

пример
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Это всего лишь пример его щедрости.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

для
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Этот подарок для тебя.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

тряпка; изношенная одежда, используемая для уборки
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Она использовала старую тряпку для того, чтобы вытереть пыль с стола.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

повиноваться
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Дети должны подчиняться своим родителям и учителям.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

племенной
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
Племенное сообщество сохранило свою культуру на протяжении веков.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

авторитарный
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Она говорила авторитарным тоном, который заставил всех замолчать.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

мыло
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
Пожалуйста, мойте руки с мылом и водой.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

похоронный звон
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
Похоронный звон церкви отразился в долине на закате.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Она сделала супер работу над проектом.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

вне юрисдикции суда
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Активисты осудили экстраюдициальные убийства.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

компрометировать
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Чрезмерное делание может поставить вашу конфиденциальность под угрозу.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

гражданство
Meaning
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
Example
He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.
Он подал заявление на американское гражданство после того, как прожил там десять лет.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

беспокойный; тревожный; неловкий
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Она чувствовала себя беспокойно, когда шла одна ночью.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

неэффективное средство
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
План политика был отклонён как простое средство для сложной проблемы.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

библиофил
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Она настоящая библиофил, которая проводит выходные в старых книжных магазинах.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

счастье
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

пятно
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
На его рубашке было красное пятно от пролитого сока.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

посвящение
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
Церковь провела специальную службу для посвящения новых священников.
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

связанный с ферментами
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
Энзиматические реакции регулируют обмен веществ в человеческом теле.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

высший; крайний
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
Она проявила высшую заботу при обращении с хрупкими предметами.
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.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

преобладание
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Существовало преобладание доказательств против обвиняемого.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

островок
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Рыбаки отдыхали на маленьком островке, прежде чем продолжить свое путешествие.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

недоедание
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Дети в бедных районах страдают от недоедания.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

искупать
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Он пытался искупить свои ошибки, помогая другим.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

опасный
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Опасные загрязнители увеличивают риски для здоровья.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

осторожность
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Исследователи выпустили предупреждение относительно неустойчивого рыболовства.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

зима
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
Зима на севере может быть очень суровой, с сильными снегопадами.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

укоренившийся
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
Коррупция глубоко укоренилась в системе.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

полный
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
Стакан полный воды.
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

непрерывный взгляд; смотреть внимательно в определенную сторону
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Она встретила его интенсивный взгляд через переполненную комнату и почувствовала, как её сердце на мгновение остановилось.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

щель
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
Свет просочился через узкие щели стены.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

травы
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Базилик - популярная трава, используемая в итальянской кухне.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

правило или директива, установленная и поддерживаемая властью
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
Государственное регулирование обеспечивает справедливую деловую практику.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

стёртый
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Используйте ластик, чтобы стереть карандашные следы.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

происхождение
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
Происхождение слова происходит от латинского.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

житель
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
Лес является домом для многих ночных жителей.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

предсказуемый
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Его реакции были предсказуемы на основе его прошлого поведения.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

провинция
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
Провинция известна своим богатым культурным наследием и потрясающими пейзажами.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

хитрый
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Он придумал хитрый план, чтобы выиграть игру.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

великолепный
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
Вид с горы был по-настоящему великолепным.
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

аннулировать
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
Правительство решило аннулировать его паспорт.
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

правительство
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
Правительство отклонило требования.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

товар
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Нефть — это ценное товарное сырьё на мировом рынке.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

дорогой
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Их ошибка оказалась очень дорогой для компании.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

восхвалять
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Критики восхваляют новый фильм.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

крепость
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
Древний форт стоял на вершине холма веками.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

специя
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Она добавила щепотку специй в карри для усиления вкуса.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

винтовка
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
Солдат нес винтовку во время задания.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

солёная рыба
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
Солёная рыба — это традиционный способ сохранения морепродуктов.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

опустынивание
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
Вырубка лесов ускоряет опустынивание.
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

возмездие
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
Она предложила свое время в возмездие за его доброту.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

дворянство
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Он был возведён в дворянство королём.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

вымысел
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
Она любит читать научно-фантастические романы.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

послушный
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Она была согласна со всеми требованиями безопасности.
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

среда
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Встреча назначена на среду днём.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

артистический
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
У нее есть художественное чувство дизайна.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

строить
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Они построят новую школу в нашем районе.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

периферия
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Солдаты были размещены на периферии лагеря.
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

категорически опровергнуто
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Заявления были категорически опровергнуты официальными лицами.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

материнство
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Она приняла радости и трудности материнства.
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

горчица
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
Она добавила семена горчицы в карри, чтобы добавить больше вкуса.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

символ в форме V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
На форме сержанта было три шеврона на рукаве.
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

оскорблять
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Его грубые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на встрече.
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 adjective /raɪf/

rife

распространённый
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Коррупция была распространена в старой системе правительства.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

престиж
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
Университет приобрел международный престиж благодаря своим исследованиям.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

питание или поддержка
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Вода необходима для человеческого существования.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

обеднять
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
Долгая война обеднила всю нацию.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

честный и морально правильный; вертикальный или прямой в положении
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
Она известна как честная и морально правильная бизнес-леди.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

уронить / капля
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
Будь осторожен, чтобы не уронить свой телефон.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

эндивия
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Она добавила свежий эндив в салат, чтобы придать ему слегка горьковатый вкус.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ритуал
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
Свадебная церемония включала многие традиционные ритуальные элементы.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

внутреннее содержание
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
Интенсия слова 'собака' включает в себя быть млекопитающим и одомашненным.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

коррозия
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
Коррозия в трубах приводит к утечкам.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

лишение, бедность
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Беженцы страдали от сильного лишения во время суровой зимы.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

обогащать
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
Космические исследования обогащают человеческое понимание.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

бедро
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Она положила руки на бедра.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

волшебник
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Волшебник проделал потрясающие фокусы.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

бойцовский / беспорядочный
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Несмотря на небольшой размер, он был бойцовским бойцом.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

необычным образом
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Она удивительно хорошо справилась на конкурсе.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

уровень
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Уровни загрязнения должны быть срочно уменьшены.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

чёрная пчела
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Чёрная пчела жужжала вокруг цветов в саду.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

краткий
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Краткая речь более эффективна, чем длинная.