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B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

неестественный
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
Улыбка актёра выглядела неестественной и натянутой.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

атрибуты
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Передовые культуры обладают полезными аттрибутами.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

советник
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
Советник говорил о местных дорогах.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

предсказуемый
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Компания маловероятно внесет изменения в предсказуемом будущем.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

преждевременный
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Его решение уйти с работы было преждевременным.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

упорство
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Его упорство, наконец, принесло плоды, когда он получил работу.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

окончательный; последний; лучший
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Это окончательное испытание ваших навыков.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

обязательный
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
Ношение ремня безопасности обязательно в большинстве стран.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

ветровая энергия
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
Ветровая энергия используется в Масдар-Сити.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

агрессия
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Его внезапная агрессия удивила всех на встрече.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

сирота
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
Сирота был усыновлён любящей семьёй.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

пресловутый
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Этот район пресловут за высокую преступность.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

симптом
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

браво
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
Зрители закричали 'Браво!' после потрясающего выступления.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

анимированный
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
Анимированный фильм был любим детьми и взрослыми.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

коллизия; столкновение
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Коллизия двух машин вызвала большую пробку.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

глобальный мир
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
Глобальный мир требует коллективных усилий.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

социальная справедливость
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Социальная справедливость обеспечивает равенство возможностей.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

независимо от
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Она пойдет на вечеринку, независимо от погоды.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

средний класс
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
Средний класс был в значительной степени затронут этим решением.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

удивление
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Она посмотрела на фокусника с удивлением.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

страстно желать, стремиться
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Она жаждет приключений и часто путешествует в отдалённые места.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

отступать
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Солдаты вынуждены были отступить после того, как проиграли битву.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

мрачный
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
Будущее выглядело мрачно после катастрофы.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

сложность
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
Сложность проблемы требовала команды экспертов.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

гиена
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Гиена смеялась в темноте ночи.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

скороварка
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Использование скороварки сокращает время приготовления пищи более чем в два раза.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

опекун; страж
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
После смерти ее родителей, ее дядя стал ее законным опекуном и позаботился о ней.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

экскурсия; путешествие
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
Школа организовала экскурсию в музей науки для всех учеников.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

уязвимый
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Дети часто наиболее уязвимы в кризисные моменты.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

инфлюенсер, человек, влияющий на мнение
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Инфлюенсеры в социальных сетях формируют предпочтения потребителей.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

забывчивый
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Он так забывчив, что часто забывает свои ключи.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

реконструкция
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Проект реконструкции занял годы.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

климатические условия
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Для снега необходимы специфические климатические условия.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

боулер
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Боулер взял три вики в первом овере.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

молния
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Молнии используются для застегивания открытия куртки.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

скользкий
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Пол был очень скользким после уборки.
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

медитация
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
Она практикует медитацию каждое утро, чтобы начать свой день с покоем.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

человек, который выжил, особенно человек, оставшийся в живых после события, в котором другие погибли
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Она выжившая от рака, которая теперь помогает другим пациентам.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

гнилой; испорченный
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
Яблоко гнилое и должно быть выброшено.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

скотоводство
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
Скотоводство играет важную роль в продовольственной безопасности.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

арендатор
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Арендодатель встретился с новым арендатором, чтобы подписать договор аренды.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

засуха
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
Засуха значительно влияет на рост урожая.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

заставляющий задуматься
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Фильм был глубоко заставляющим задуматься и оставил неизгладимое впечатление.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

устранять
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Устраните привычки, которые тратят время.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

жареное мясо
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
Жареное мясо было идеально приправлено и мягким.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Он взял лопату, чтобы очистить снег с подъезда.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

флейта
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Он сыграл сладкую мелодию на своей флейте.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

синоним
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Счастливый и радостный - синонимы.
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.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

окружение
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

вакансия; незанятое место или пустое помещение
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
В нашей компании есть вакансия для инженера-программиста.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

сотрудничество
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
Международное сотрудничество необходимо для борьбы с загрязнением.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

жаркое
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
Воскресный рост был идеально приготовлен и очень нежный.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

теплица
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Фермеры построили большую теплицу для выращивания помидоров зимой.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

сырой
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Сырая нефть перерабатывается в топливо и химикаты.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

моющее средство
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Она купила новый бренд моющего средства для стирки.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

обработанные продукты питания
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
Чрезмерное потребление обработанных продуктов питания ведет к проблемам со здоровьем.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

активация
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
Активация системы заняла больше времени, чем ожидалось.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

бревно
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Они сели на бревно у костра.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

нуждающийся; бедный; без средств
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
Благотворительность помогает нуждающимся семьям зимой.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

аутентично
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Она говорит аутентично о своём опыте.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

почка
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Пить много воды помогает поддерживать здоровье почек.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

координация
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
Координация между командами была безупречной.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

фактически; почти;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Здание было фактически разрушено при землетрясении.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

почётный
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Она известна как почётный лидер, который всегда держит свои обещания.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

блейзер
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Он выглядел стильно в своем темно-синем блейзере на мероприятии.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

цветок вишни
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Цветы вишни красиво цветут в апреле.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

запрещение
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Правительство объявило о запрете курения в общественных местах.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

жестокость
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Его жестокость глубоко ранила её чувства.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

ясность
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
Ясность речи сделала концепцию легкой для понимания.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

наставник
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Она была наставником для новых сотрудников.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

запах
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
Запах свежего хлеба наполнил кухню.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

цитата; ценовое предложение
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
Статья начиналась с известной цитаты Шекспира.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

страх; ужас; испуг
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
Гром такой силы испугал её, что она уронила свою чашку с кофе.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

яркий; живой; ярко выраженный
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Яркие цвета заката раскрасили небо красиво.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

миндаль
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Миндаль — это здоровый перекус, богатый белками и полезными жирами.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

ручной
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Это ручной процесс, требующий внимательности.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

грабитель
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Грабителя поймали после быстрой полицейской погони.
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

предотвратимый
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
Большую часть ущерба можно было предотвратить при правильном планировании.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

прогноз
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
Прогноз погоды говорит, что завтра будет дождь.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

миниатюрная версия
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
Художник создал миниатюрную модель замка.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

качаться
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Маленькая лодка начала качаться на волнах.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

бегло читать
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Она пробежала глазами по отчету перед встречей.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

стабильный
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Он держал свою руку стабильно, рисуя картину.
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

встать на колени
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
Рыцарь преклонился перед королем.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

симуляция
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
Симуляция помогла студентам понять сложную теорию.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

подразумевать
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Её интонация, казалось, подразумевала, что она расстроена.
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

аббатство
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
Старая аббатство на холме привлекает множество туристов каждый год.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

необыкновенный / сингулярный
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
У нее необыкновенный талант к живописи.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

взрыв
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
Взрыв потряс весь район.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

неподготовленный
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Он был не готов к сложному экзамену.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

в ожидании; не решено; в процессе
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
Заявка все еще ожидает одобрения.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

долговечный; прочный; устойчивый
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Эта прочная ткань будет служить много лет.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

объявление
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
Компания разместила объявление в газете о новой должности.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

многочисленный; много; обильный
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Существует множество преимуществ регулярных упражнений.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

избирательный
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Избирательный процесс в стране был реформирован в последние годы.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

неохотный; отказавшийся;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Он не хотел делиться своим секретом с кем-либо.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

грамотность
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Программы по обучению грамотности помогают людям научиться читать.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

счёт
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
Компания отправила счёт за офисные принадлежности, доставленные на прошлой неделе.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

специализированный
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

уверенный; гарантированный
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Она была уверена, что всё будет хорошо.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

крайне смешной
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
Комик рассказал крайне смешную историю, которая заставила всех смеяться.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

эскиз
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Он сделал быстрый эскиз пейзажа.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

преувеличение
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Его история о рыбе, которую он поймал, явно была преувеличением.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

овсяная каша
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Она ест тарелку овсяной каши каждое утро на завтрак.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

невыполнение обязательства
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
Компания не выполнила свои обязательства по платежам по кредиту.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

провозглашать
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Президент провозгласил национальный день траура.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

физик
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Физик объяснил студентам теорию относительности.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

связанный с родителями
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Родительское руководство важно для развития ребенка.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

лгать
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Его поймали на лжи о его оценках.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

преодолеть
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Вы можете преодолеть прокрастинацию с помощью планирования.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

сеть
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Национальная энергетическая сеть должна быть улучшена.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

согласный
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Слово 'кот' имеет два согласных и одну гласную.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

русалка
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
Маленькая девочка любила истории о русалках, которые жили под водой.