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 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

конкурентоспособный

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

У нее конкурентоспособный дух, который заставляет ее стремиться к совершенству.

C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

наделять

Meaning

To provide or endow with a quality or ability.

Example

The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.

Лидер был наделен мудростью и мужеством.

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

адвокат

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

Адвокат представил убедительные доказательства, чтобы защитить своего клиента в суде.

B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

проницательный

Meaning

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Example

The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

Профессор провел проницательную лекцию о глобальной экономике.

C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

подиатр

Meaning

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.

Example

The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.

Подиатр лечил её болезненные мозоли и натоптыши.

A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

бассейн

Meaning

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

Example

The children swam in the pool all afternoon.

Дети плавали в бассейне весь день.

C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

склонность

Meaning

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Example

She has an inclination towards helping others.

У неё есть склонность помогать другим.

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

антисоциальный; враждебный социальной системе

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Его антисоциальное поведение мешало ему заводить друзей.

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

отчаянный

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

Ситуация стала отчаянной, когда запасы воды иссякли.

C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

обеспеченный

Meaning

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

Example

They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.

Они принадлежат к обеспеченной семье в городе.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

имитировать

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

Дети часто имитируют поведение своих родителей.

A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

король

Meaning

the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Example

The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.

Король правил страной с мудростью и справедливостью.

C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

распутный

Meaning

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Example

The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.

Роман был раскритикован за распутные темы.

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

ностальгия

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

Слушание старых песен наполняет меня ностальгией.

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

спортсмен

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

Он настоящий спортсмен, всегда честен и уважителен к своим соперникам.

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.

C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

идолопоклонник

Meaning

Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.

Example

The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.

Царя критиковали за его идолопоклонническое поклонение богатству.

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

оптимальный

Meaning

Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.

Example

To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.

Для достижения оптимальных результатов нам нужно улучшить эффективность.

C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

светимость

Meaning

The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.

Example

The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.

Светимость звезды была измерена с помощью современных инструментов.

B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

транспортное средство; автомобиль; средство

Meaning

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something

Example

The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.

Электрический транспорт становится всё более популярным в наши дни.

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

ванна; купание

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

Я принимаю горячую ванну каждое вечер.

A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

застрявший

Meaning

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

Example

The door is stuck and won't open.

Дверь застряла и не откроется.

C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

играть весело

Meaning

to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way

Example

The children romped happily in the garden.

Дети играли весело в саду.

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

правдивость

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

Её правдивость в расследовании помогла быстро решить дело.

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

обновить

Meaning

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

Example

The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.

Компания решила обновить свой сайт, чтобы придать ему современный вид.

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

вакцинировать

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

Детей обычно вакцинируют перед тем, как они начинают учёбу в школе.

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

бокс

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

Он усердно тренируется к боксерскому поединку.

C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

поток

Meaning

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

Example

Tears began to gush from her eyes.

Слезы начали хлынуть из ее глаз.

A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

повторить

Meaning

to say or do something again

Example

Could you please repeat what you just said?

Можете ли вы повторить то, что только что сказали?

B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

грабить

Meaning

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

Example

The thief tried to rob the bank last night.

Вор попытался ограбить банк прошлой ночью.

C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

декламационный стиль

Meaning

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

Example

The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.

Декламационный стиль политика впечатлил одних, но раздражал других.

C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

книга формата кварто

Meaning

A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).

Example

The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.

В библиотеке есть редкие кварто Шекспира.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

матриарх

Meaning

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

Example

The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.

Матриарх семьи принимала все важные решения.

C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

фарфоровая посуда

Meaning

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

Example

The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.

Дорогие фарфоровые изделия были выставлены в шкафу.

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

проверять

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

Инженер проверит здание на структурные повреждения.

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 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

наследственный; полученный от предков

Meaning

passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors

Example

The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.

Наследственная болезнь передавалась через поколения.

A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

экзамен

Meaning

a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject

Example

She studied hard for her final exam.

Она усердно учила на свой финальный экзамен.

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

разнообразный; разнообразный

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

В музее есть разнообразная коллекция древних артефактов.

C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

лингвистика

Meaning

The scientific study of language and its structure.

Example

She decided to major in linguistics at university.

Она решила изучать лингвистику в университете.

A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

мудрый

Meaning

having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

Example

It was wise of him to save money for the future.

Ему было мудро сохранить деньги на будущее.

B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

тропический

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

Амазонские леса являются домом для многих тропических видов.

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

реконституировать

Meaning

to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble

Example

The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.

Группа была реконституирована после возвращения лидера.

B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

уведомление

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

Вы получите уведомление, когда ваша заявка будет одобрена.

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

флотилия военных кораблей

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

Испанская Армада отправилась против Англии в 1588 году.

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

теоретик

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

Политический теоретик объяснил влияние демократии на социальные структуры.

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

люкс

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

Example

The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.

C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

арум

Meaning

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

Example

Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.

Листья арума часто используются в индийской кухне для приготовления пищи.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

асимметричный

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

Дизайн здания асимметричен и необычен.

C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

приспешник

Meaning

A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.

Example

The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.

Диктатор был окружен верными приспешниками, которые исполняли его приказы.

C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

всемогущество

Meaning

The quality of having unlimited power or authority.

Example

Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.

Многие религии описывают всемогущество Бога как абсолютное.

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

прямой; прямолинейный; честный;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

Проведите прямую линию от точки A до точки B.

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

безутешный

Meaning

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Example

She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.

Она была безутешной после того, как услышала плохие новости.

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

грязь

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

Дети играли в грязи после дождя.

C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

взаимозависимость

Meaning

The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.

Example

The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.

Интердепенденция стран привела к большему сотрудничеству.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

невыраженный

Meaning

not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration

Example

The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.

Студентка оставила свое мнение невыраженным во время встречи.

C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

несправедливо присваивать

Meaning

To claim or take something without justification.

Example

The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.

Диктатор несправедливо присвоил все полномочия себе.

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

газета

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

Я читаю газету каждое утро.

C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

заметный

Meaning

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

Example

Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.

Ее красное платье сделало ее заметной на вечеринке.

C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

скалка

Meaning

a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough

Example

She placed the dough on the rolling board.

Она положила тесто на скалку.

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

монолог

Meaning

A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.

Example

The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.

Актер произнес мощный монолог на сцене.

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

межзвёздный, космический, между звездами

Meaning

Occurring or situated between stars.

Example

Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.

Учёные исследуют возможности межзвёздных путешествий.

A2 noun /keɪs/

case

случай / ситуация

Meaning

A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.

Example

In this case, we should wait for further instructions.

В этом случае нам следует дождаться дальнейших инструкций.

C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

камбала

Meaning

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

Example

Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.

Плоские рыбы, такие как камбала и палтус, отлично подходят для гриля.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

биография

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

В библиотеке есть старая биография поэта.

C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

сияние

Meaning

Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.

Example

The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.

Сияние рассвета осветило всю долину.

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

вместо

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

Он дал деньги вместо цветов.

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

самофинансирование

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

Многие предприниматели полагаются на бутстрэппинг для запуска своих бизнесов.

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

преобладанию

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

Население города в основном молодое.

C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

головой вперёд

Meaning

With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.

Example

He dived headfirst into the pool.

Он нырнул головой вперёд в бассейн.

B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

любитель

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

Картина выглядела впечатляюще, несмотря на то, что её написал любитель.

C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

деликатес; изысканное или дорогое блюдо;

Meaning

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

Example

The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.

Шеф-повар приготовил местный деликатес, который был знаменит по всей области.

C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

доброта; мягкость; качество быть добрым или милосердным

Meaning

kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious

Example

Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.

Ее доброта к людям сделала ее любимой у всех.

A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning

a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

Example

The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

отвращение

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

Она открыто выразила свое отвращение к коррумпированному поведению политика.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

очищать

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

Новый лидер пообещал очистить правительство от коррупции.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

подвал

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

Мы храним старую мебель в подвале.

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

фретка, искать или раскрывать что-то упорно

Meaning

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

Example

He ferreted out the hidden documents.

Он вытащил скрытые документы.

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

насильственный

Meaning

Done by force; using physical strength or power.

Example

The police made a forcible entry into the house.

Полиция провела насильственный вход в дом.

C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

изгонять

Meaning

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

Example

The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.

Священник был вызван, чтобы изгнать духа из дома.

A1 verb /sel/

sell

продавать

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

Они продают свежие фрукты на рынке.

C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

окончательный; решающий; полностью разрешающий вопрос

Meaning

final; decisive; settling a matter completely

Example

The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.

Доказательства были решающими и не оставили места для сомнений.

B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Семейное древо

Meaning

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

Example

Creating a family tree helps understand family history.

Создание семейного древа помогает понять семейную историю.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

сфера

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Земля почти идеальная сфера.

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

автомобиль

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

Я каждый день езжу на своей машине на работу.

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

поколения

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

Семейное древо охватывает несколько поколений.

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

остаток

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

Остатки мыла влияют на эффективность приборов.

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

сокращать расходы, увольнять сотрудников

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

Компания была вынуждена уволить сотрудников из-за финансовых трудностей.

B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

переулок

Meaning

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

Example

They walked down a quiet country lane.

Они шли по тихому сельскому переулку.

C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

токсичные выбросы

Meaning

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

Example

Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.

Токсичные выбросы от автомобилей загрязняют атмосферу.

B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

креативные выставки

Meaning

Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.

Example

The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.

Креативные выставки подчеркнули возможности переработки.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

кладбище

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

Старое кладбище находится на окраине деревни.

C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

колышущийся

Meaning

Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.

Example

She walked through the billowing curtains.

Она прошла сквозь колышущиеся занавески.

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

Я часто пропускаю рекламу при просмотре видео онлайн.

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

виновник

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

Полиция поймала виновника за ограблением.

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

острый

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

Пациент страдал от острой боли после операции.

C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

бронх

Meaning

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

Example

The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.

Левый бронх доставляет воздух в левое легкое.

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

марш

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

Солдаты провели церемониальный марш перед дворцом.

A1 verb /hæv/

have

иметь

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

У них есть три ребенка.

A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

счастье

Meaning

able to wait calmly; tolerant

Example

She was very patient with her young students.

Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

членство

Meaning

The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.

Example

The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.

Членство страны в организации отметило 50 лет.

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

счастье

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

лист

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

Осенние листья падают с дерева.

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

зависимость

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

Его зависимость от технологий сделала работу без интернета трудной.

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

вафля (ед.), говорить неопределенно

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

Он продолжал болтать, вместо того чтобы принять решение.

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

загадка

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

Древняя загадка сбивала с толку всех учёных на протяжении многих лет.

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

расширение

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

Волонтёрство помогает в расширении социальных сетей.

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

закостенелый

Meaning

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

Example

He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.

Он слишком консервативен, чтобы принять новые идеи.

A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

гнев

Meaning

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Example

His anger was evident when he slammed the door.

Его гнев был очевиден, когда он хлопнул дверью.

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

затем

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

Он не сдал экзамен и затем ему пришлось его пересдавать.

A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

толстый; густой;

Meaning

having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin

Example

The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.

Книга имеет толстые страницы и тяжелую обложку.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

посадка

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

Пилот совершил мягкую посадку, несмотря на штормовые погодные условия.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

безличный

Meaning

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

Example

The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

Письмо было написано в очень безличном стиле.

B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

масштаб; степень; область

Meaning

the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread

Example

The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.

Масштаб ущерба, вызванного наводнением, был огромным.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

совершенный; без дефектов

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

Её безупречное выступление принесло ей стоячие аплодисменты.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

ночь

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

Ей нравится гулять ночью.

C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

глубокая трещина

Meaning

a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface

Example

The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.

Альпинисты осторожно пересекли ледяную трещину.