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C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

тоскливый
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
Лекция была такой тоскливой, что половина аудитории заснула.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

переселение души
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Древние философы часто обсуждали переселение души.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

слух
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Ходит слух, что компания объединится в следующем году.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

театр
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Мы идем в театр сегодня вечером.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

три
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
У нее три собаки дома.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

поставлять
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
Компания поставляет органические продукты для клиентов, заботящихся о своем здоровье.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

рама автомобиля
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
Механик проверил шасси автомобиля на повреждения.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

колебаться
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Он колебался часами, прежде чем выбрать ресторан.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

вторгнуться
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
Армия вторглась в соседнюю страну.
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

жестикулировать
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
Он жестикулировал, чтобы привлечь их внимание.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

докер
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Докеры работали без усталости, чтобы разгрузить груз до рассвета.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

оскорбительный
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Он сделал оскорбительные замечания о своем противнике.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

неконституционный
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
Суд признал новый закон неконституционным.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

предупреждение
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
Предложение было принято с предупреждением.
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

фальшивый, поддельный
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Он дал фальшивую улыбку, чтобы скрыть свои настоящие чувства.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

лезвие
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Лезвие ножа нужно наточить.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

счастье, удача, случайность
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Только по удаче он нашел старое письмо, спрятанное в ящике.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

неохотный
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Он был неохотен рисковать излишне.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

драматически
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Продажи значительно увеличились после кампании.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

бастион
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Солдаты стояли на бастионе, наблюдая, как враг приближается.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

непоколебимый или стойкий
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Её непоколебимая решимость помогла ей преодолеть все трудности.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

турист
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
Город привлекает много туристов каждый год.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

тлеть
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Огонь тлел несколько часов, прежде чем погас.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

специализироваться
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

конфликт
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Две страны пытаются разрешить конфликт через переговоры.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

разбивать
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Стекло разобьется, если ты уронишь его.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

внутренне
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Она улыбалась снаружи, но внутри была обеспокоена.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

партийный сторонник
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
Дебаты быстро стали партийными, каждая сторона защищала свою повестку.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

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

melee

хаотичная драка
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Во время футбольного матча началась хаотичная драка.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

черная слива
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

грубо
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Он грубо перебил докладчика во время презентации.
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

его
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
Я видел его в парке вчера.
A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

лагерь
Meaning
a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
Example
The military established a camp near the border.
Армия создала лагерь возле границы.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

волнистый
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
Художник нарисовал волнистое море на закате.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

нигилист
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Его называли нигилистом за отказ от всех социальных норм.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

кузнец
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Кузнец отбивал раскалённое железо в подкову.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

поражение
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
Армия полностью победила вражеские силы в бою.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

канцлер / ректор
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
Канцлер произнес вдохновляющую речь на церемонии вручения дипломов.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

признанный
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Он является предполагаемым отцом ребенка.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

преданность; верность; увлечение
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Её преданность помощи другим сделала её любимой фигурой в сообществе.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

покрыть полосами
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
поверхность скалы была покрыта полосами от ледникового движения.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

штаны
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Она купила новые штаны для вечеринки.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

классная комната
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
Учитель вошел в классную комнату и поприветствовал студентов.
B2 noun /jel/

Yell

крик; вопль; крик боли
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
Он издал крик, когда увидел паука.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

противоположный; противоположный;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Напротив общепринятого мнения, кошки могут быть очень социальными животными.
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

некролог
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
Газета опубликовала его некролог вчера.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

уличный торговец
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
Уличный торговец громко рекламировал свои товары на шумном рынке.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

злобный; жестокий; дикий
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Злая собака нападала на любого, кто подходил к ее территории.
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

пряжа
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
Она купила разноцветную пряжу для вязания свитера.
C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

рыболов
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
Яркая рыболовная птица нырнула в пруд, чтобы поймать рыбу.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

отставка
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Её отставка с должности была неожиданной.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

изменение
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
Портной сделал изменение в костюме.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

одежда
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
Магазин специализируется на свадебной одежде.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

архипелаг
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
Индонезия - это архипелаг с тысячами островов.
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

нетерпеливо
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Она нетерпеливо постукивала пальцами, ожидая ответа.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

вымогать
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
Банда попыталась вымогать деньги у местных торговцев.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

пещера; полость;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Исследователи обнаружили древние картины на стенах пещеры.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

морфология
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Морфология изучает структуру слов и то, как они формируются.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

контроллер
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Контроллер игры упростил игру в видеоигры.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

дерзость; готовность идти на риск
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
Дерзость альпиниста впечатлила всех на базе лагеря.
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.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

конформация
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
Ученый изучал молекулярную конфигурацию белка.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

молодая птица
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Молодая птица пыталась сделать свой первый полет.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

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

fuse

сливаться
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Два металла слились при высокой температуре.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

установленный
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
Демократия была установлена под сильным руководством.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

дискретный
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Курс разделён на три дискретных модуля.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

внезапный всплеск эмоций или гнева
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Она выразила свой гнев во время собрания.
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

бесполезный
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
Фильм был раскритикован за свою бесполезную жестокость
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

трус
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
Трус лидер избегал принятия трудных решений.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

открыт
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
Организация была официально открыта.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

терапия
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
Генетическая терапия дает надежду на лечение генетических заболеваний.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

неуклюжий
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
Высокий мальчик двигался неуклюже.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

транзакция
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Каждая онлайн-транзакция записывается для целей безопасности.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

неэффективный
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
Механическое заучивание часто оказывается неэффективным.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

наблюдение
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Наблюдение за школой является обязанностью директора.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

сговариваться
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Две компании сговорились, чтобы установить цены на рынке.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

сражаться
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Солдаты сражаются за свою страну.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

умолять
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Она умоляла его остаться немного дольше.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

молочно-белый
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Облака выглядели молочно-белыми на фоне голубого неба.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

рост, статус
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ее интеллектуальный статус сделал ее уважаемой фигурой в академических кругах.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

обжора
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Его обжорский аппетит шокировал всех за столом.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

замещать
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Цифровые платформы заменили традиционные газеты.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

соответствующий
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Студенты вернулись в свои соответствующие классы после обеда.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

компетенция
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Ее компетенция как менеджера впечатлила совет.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

кусок / выбросить
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Он использовал кусок бумаги, чтобы записать номер.
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 ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

капитализация
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
Капитализация компании достигла 1 миллиарда долларов на рыночной стоимости.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

смазать
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Механик смазал детали двигателя машины.
C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

пестик
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
Она использовала пестик для измельчения специй.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

суббота
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Мы идем на пляж в субботу.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

ловкость
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Его ловкость при игре на пианино поразила зрителей.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

пышногрудая
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
Актрису часто описывали как пышногрудую в модных журналах.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

ошеломить
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Фокус мага ошеломил зрителей.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

пугать
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Громкий гром напугал детей.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

испанский / говорящий на испанском
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Она изучает испанскую культуру и язык.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

реклама
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
Реклама привлекла много новых клиентов.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

громкий
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Она была очень громкой по поводу своего недовольства.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

легковерный
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
Легковерный ребенок поверил в каждую историю, которую он слышал.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ранг
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Она быстро поднялась до старшего ранга в компании.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

волосатый
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Волосатый мужчина выделялся в толпе своей длинной бородой.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

пористый
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
Пирог имел легкую и пористую текстуру.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

учёный
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Она учёный с глубокими знаниями истории.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

больше не
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Он больше не живет здесь.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

трезубец
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
Статуя Посейдона держит могущественный трезубец.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

угождать
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Его выступление понравилось аудитории.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

узел
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Моряк завязал крепкий узел, чтобы надежно закрепить лодку.
A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

правило
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
В лаборатории есть строгие правила безопасности.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

показное мужество или уверенность, не соответствующие действительности
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Его бравадо скрывало его нервозность перед выступлением.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

короткий; краткий
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
Совещание было очень коротким, продолжалось всего десять минут.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

идеологический
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Обе партии разделены глубокими идеологическими разногласиями.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

брак
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Они счастливо связаны браком уже двадцать лет.