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B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

универсальный
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
Музыка — это универсальный язык, который все понимают.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

остроумный; забавный
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Её остроумный ответ на вопрос критика произвел впечатление на всю аудиторию.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

с радостью и охотой
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Я с радостью помогу тебе с домашней работой.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

тщеславный человек
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Все избегали тщеславного человека на вечеринке, потому что он не прекращал хвастаться.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

рецидив
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
Доктор был обеспокоен повторением симптомов пациента.
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

казначейство
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
Правительство объявило о новых мерах для улучшения казначейства.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

останки
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Останки стены всё ещё видны.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Она изучает ботанику в университете.
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

тошнота
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
Она почувствовала себя плохо после долгой поездки на лодке.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

самоуверенный
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Это было самоуверенно с его стороны — принимать решение, не посоветовавшись с другими.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

нестабильность
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
Политическая нестабильность замедлила экономический рост в регионе.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

наоборот; противоположным образом
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
Цена товаров обратно пропорциональна их доступности на рынке.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

черезмерно драматичный
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Её истерическая реакция на маленькую проблему удивила всех.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

гуманитарная катастрофа
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
Война создала гуманитарную катастрофу.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

подсказки
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Лицевые выражения дают подсказки о эмоциях человека.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

крик или свист неодобрения или сексуального домогательства
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
Актриса проигнорировала катколы из толпы.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

расовый
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
Расовое равенство - важная проблема во многих обществах.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

портрет
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
Художник нарисовал красивый портрет своей жены.
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

необоснованный
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
Его злость по отношению к персоналу была совершенно необоснованной.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

измерять глубину или тщательно исследовать
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Они использовали линию для измерения глубины озера.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

повторный; происходящий несколько раз
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Он сделал повторные попытки связаться с ней.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

освещенность
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
Новостной канал предоставил обширное освещение события.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

морской суп
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Мы заказали омаровый биск в ресторане.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

неграмотный; неучёный
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
Многие неграмотные работники сталкиваются с трудностями при поиске хорошо оплачиваемой работы.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

щипцы
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Используйте щипцы, чтобы поднять горячие куски мяса с гриля.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

приземление
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Самолет совершил плавное приземление.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

и так далее
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Нам нужно купить ручки, бумагу, тетради, и так далее.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

допросный
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
Допросный тон адвоката заставил свидетеля чувствовать себя неудобно.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

неквалифицированный; работник без навыков
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Многие неквалифицированные рабочие ищут возможности для обучения.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

г-н
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Г-н Рахман — наш новый учитель.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

желтуха
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Доктор поставил диагноз ребенку — желтуха.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

бомба
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
Подразделение по обезвреживанию бомб осторожно разминировало взрывное устройство.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

месса за упокой
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
Хор исполнил реквием в память о покойном лидере.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

послушание
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Дети должны показывать послушание своим родителям.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

прощающий
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
У неё прощающая натура, и она редко держит обиды.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

дифтонг
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Слово 'coin' содержит дифтонг.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

развитие персонажа
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Развитие персонажа Сидни Картон глубоко.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

праведность
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Его праведность принесла ему уважение в обществе.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

заколка
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Она использовала несколько заколок, чтобы закрепить свою элегантную прическу.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

звуковой
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
Самолет создал громкий звук, когда он преодолел звуковой барьер.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

лицо, которому что-то предоставлено в качестве залога
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
Банк является залогодержателем до тех пор, пока кредит не будет погашен.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

опускаться
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Цветы начали опускаться из-за жары.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

арсенал
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Солдаты хранили оружие в арсенале.
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

светло-зеленый
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
Она носила светло-зеленое платье на садовой вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

инкарнация
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
Монах считался воплощением сострадания.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

нут
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Она приготовила карри из нута на обед сегодня.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

формирование
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
Формирование новой компании заняло несколько месяцев.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

оранжевый жасмин
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
Растение оранжевый жасмин дало грозди мелких белых цветов.
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

удивительный
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
Фокусник проделал удивительный трюк.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

возбуждать
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
Шутки комика возбуждали публику.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

место захоронения
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Место захоронения мучеников было рядом с берегом реки.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

амортизировать
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Они планируют амортизировать ипотеку в течение 20 лет.
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

питание
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Хорошее питание важно для здоровой жизни.
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

сеть кроличьих нор
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
Старая часть города - это сеть узких улиц.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

сенсибилизация
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Врач предупредил о сенсибилизации, вызванной повторным воздействием химических веществ.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

загрязнять
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Его одежда была загрязнена грязью.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

искать в мусоре
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Дети искали еду на свалке.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

тревога или беспокойство
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
Медитация помогает уменьшить тревогу и стресс.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

статус ученика
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Во время своего ученика он изучал право под руководством старшего барриста.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

может быть
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Может быть, мы пойдем в парк завтра.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

типографический
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
В книге была типографическая ошибка.
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

легко бросать
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
Он бросил ключи на стол.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

выносливость
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Марафонцам нужна большая выносливость, чтобы завершить гонку.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

неработающий; неисправный
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
Старый компьютер стал неработающим после сбоя системы.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

орнаментальное покрытие для лошади; богатая и сложная одежда или украшение
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
Конь короля был украшен золотым капарисоном.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

счастье
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

теория
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Теория относительности Эйнштейна революционизировала физику.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

пена
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Волны разбивались о скалы, создавая белую пену на берегу.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

спина
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Она повредила спину, поднимая тяжелые коробки.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

эгоистично
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Он эгоистично забрал все печенья.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

парикмахер
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Парикмахер сделал мне стильную стрижку перед свадьбой.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

готовность
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ее готовность помогать другим сделала ее очень популярной.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

таксидермия
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
В музее была большая коллекция чучел животных.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

порождать / создавать
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Насилие порождает больше насилия.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

завидный
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Её успех был завидным среди коллег.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

трус
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
Рыцарь презирал труса, который предал своих товарищей.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

леопард
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
Леопард забрался на дерево, чтобы отдохнуть в тени.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

неконвенциональный
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
Её неконвенциональный подход к преподаванию вдохновил студентов мыслить творчески.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

пунктуально
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Она всегда приходит на встречи пунктуально.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

процесс производства тепла
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Острые продукты могут улучшить термогенез и сжигание калорий.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

лопаться
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Шарик лопается с громким хлопком.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

астрология
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
Она изучала астрологию, чтобы понять свое будущее.
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

дорога
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
Мы ехали по дороге в деревню.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

осознание
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Её осознание проблемы помогло решить вопрос.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

хижина
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Рыбак жил в маленькой хижине у моря.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

разрушать
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
Покинутое здание начало разрушаться с годами.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

дышать
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Было трудно дышать в дымном помещении.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

заметно
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Она чрезвычайно талантлива в живописи.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

последующий
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Последующие события прояснили результаты.
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

сито
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
Она использовала сито, чтобы отделить муку от комков.
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

превзойти
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Ее выступление превзошло все ожидания.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

бесконечный
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
Совещание казалось бесконечным и утомительным.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

артерия
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
Доктор проверил пульс в его артерии.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

выравнивание
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
Выравнивание планет было идеальным для небесного события.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

алюминий
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
Корпус самолета сделан из прочного, но легкого алюминия.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

счастье
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Внезапная потеря сознания или контроля из-за инсульта или сильного гнева
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
Старик чуть не потерял сознание, когда услышал шокирующую новость.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

несъедобный
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Грибы были ядовитыми и полностью несъедобными.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

замок; дворец;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Средневековый замок возвышался величественно на вершине холма.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

ретроспективный
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
В музее прошла ретроспективная выставка работ художника.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

единогласно
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Хор пел единогласно.
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

звонить
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
Колокол звонит каждый час.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

значительно
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
Новая политика значительно улучшила условия труда.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

артист
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
Артист получила стоячие аплодисменты за свою песню.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

основная часть, суть
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
Основная часть его аргумента заключалась в том, что честность важнее всего.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

качественный
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
Исследование сосредоточено на качественном анализе, а не на цифрах.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

состояние
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Он хотел сохранить статус-кво на работе.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

с животом
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
Толстяк с трудом застегивал свою рубашку.
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

явно неправильный и заметный
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Это было явное нарушение правил.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

тирания
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Люди восстали против тирании их правителя.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

камень
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
Он бросил камень в озеро.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

трудиться усердно
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Фермеры toil на полях с рассвета до заката.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

любой
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
Любой может присоединиться к клубу.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

ослабить
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
Постоянная критика ослабила его уверенность.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

первопроходец
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Компания рассматривается как первопроходец в технологической индустрии.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

школа
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Дети пошли в школу вместе.