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B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

путь или линия с резкими чередующимися поворотами направо и налево; узор острых поворотов
Meaning
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
Example
The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
Дорога идет зигзагообразно вверх по горе.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

внимательный; осторожный; настороженный
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
Внимательный студент внимательно слушал каждое слово, которое сказал учитель.
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 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

изолированный
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Технологический прогресс часто делает людей изолированными.
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 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

беседовать
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Они беседовали о литературе часами.
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.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

назначить
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
Менеджер назначит задачи новым сотрудникам.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

суть
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
Суть хорошего преподавания — это способность вдохновлять студентов.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

позорный; бесчестный; достойный осуждения
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Его позорное поведение потрясло всех на вечеринке.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

депрессировать
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
Мрачная погода часто депрессирует людей.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

ведущий
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Ведущий транслировал матч в прямом эфире для миллионов зрителей.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

товары
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Цены на товары, такие как нефть и золото, часто колеблются.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

расстройство
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
Протест закончился расстройством, когда толпа стала агрессивной.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

гудение
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Постоянное гудение кондиционера помогло ей спокойно уснуть.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

скучный; утомительный
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Лекция была настолько скучной, что многие студенты заснули.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

несомненно
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Он несомненно лучший игрок в команде.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

стратегический
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Стратегические политики повышают конкурентоспособность.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

житель
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
В автомобиле было три пассажира на момент аварии.
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 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

телескоп
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
Астроном использовал телескоп для наблюдения за удалёнными планетами.
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 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

выдерживать / сопротивляться
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Это здание может выдержать сильные землетрясения.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

холестерин
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
Высокий уровень холестерина может увеличить риск сердечных заболеваний.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

счастье
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
Она не могла скрыть своё счастье, когда получила награду.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

достойный любви; милый
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
Щенок был настолько милым, что все хотели его усыновить.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

ухаживать
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Она тратит часы на уход за своей собакой каждую неделю.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

беспомощный; powerless; уязвимый
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
Ребёнок почувствовал себя беспомощным, когда заблудился на переполненном рынке.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

проколоть
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
Стрела пробьет мишень.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

количество предметов, произведённых или обработанных за одно время
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Она испекла свежую партию печенья этим утром.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

осада
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Замок пал после долгой осады.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

локон; спираль
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
У неё были красивые натуральные локоны, которые идеально обрамляли её лицо.
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

наблюдатель
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
Наблюдатель сделал заметки во время встречи.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

сливаться
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Две компании решили объединиться, чтобы увеличить свою долю на рынке.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

тепло; с любовью
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Она тепло встретила гостей у двери.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

преуспеть
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Она всегда старается преуспеть в учёбе.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

излучение
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Радиация от солнца может быть опасной без защиты.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

распределение
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
Компания управляет распределением продуктов питания в сельские районы.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

союз
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Слова 'и' и 'но' — это общие союзы.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

достоверность
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Его достоверность как лидера остается неоспоримой.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

блекнуть
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Цвета старой фотографии начали тускнеть.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

оскорблять
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Он почувствовал себя оскорбленным из-за её грубых комментариев.
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

корреспонденция; сходство или эквивалентность; общение через обмен письмами
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
Историческая корреспонденция между двумя известными писателями была недавно опубликована.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

семена кунжута
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Посыпьте семена кунжута на хлеб перед выпечкой.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

точка зрения
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
С его точки зрения ситуация была безнадежной.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

компактный; маленький и эффективно спроектированный
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Она купила компактный автомобиль, который легко помещается в небольшие парковочные места.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

процветание
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Страна достигла большого процветания за последнее десятилетие.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

звездный; яркий;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Мы наслаждались звездным ночным небом, когда мы лагерировали в горах.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

северо-запад
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Сиэтл находится на северо-западе Соединенных Штатов.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

поселенец
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Поселенцы прибыли в новый город и начали строить дома.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

предшествовал
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Темные облака предшествовали сильному дождю.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

широко
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Она путешествовала широко по Европе для своего исследования.
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

уволить, отклонить
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
Менеджер уволил сотрудника за то, что тот слишком часто опаздывал.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

край; граница; порог
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Она была на грани слёз.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

инспектор
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
Инспектор тщательно проверил кухню ресторана на соответствие санитарным стандартам.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

современный, современный
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Она наслаждается выставками современного искусства.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

кассир; рассказчик
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Банковский кассир тщательно пересчитал наличные перед выдачей.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

сексуально
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Фильм был признан слишком сексуально откровенным для молодой аудитории.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

тело
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Полиция обнаружила тело в заброшенном доме.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

наследник
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
Юный принц был законным наследником престола и когда-нибудь станет королём.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

винтовка
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
Солдат нес винтовку во время задания.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

ботанический
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Она работает в ботаническом саду.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

пухлый
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
У малыша пухлые щечки.
B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

денежный
Meaning
Relating to money or currency.
Example
The monetary implications are significant for investors.
Монетарные последствия значительны для инвесторов.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

мифология
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
Греческая мифология полна историй о богах и героях.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

революционный
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Революционные идеи меняют отрасль.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

лайм
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Добавьте дольку лайма в ваш напиток.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

спокойствие
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Он наслаждался спокойствием сельской местности.
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

родословная
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
Он гордится своей королевской родословной.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

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

literary

литературный
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Она известная фигура в литературном мире.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

стимул
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Растения реагируют на внешний стимул.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

заметный
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
В ее выступлении было заметное улучшение.
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 /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 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

спорный
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
Политика остается спорной.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

несправедливо
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
С ним обращались несправедливо комитетом.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

мышление
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Мышление на основе роста помогает людям справляться с трудностями.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

упорствовать
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Она решила настоять на своих усилиях выучить французский.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

прогресс
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
Технологический прогресс формирует будущее.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

тяжело
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Пациент был тяжело ранен в аварии.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

реформа
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
Реформа в системе образования была приоритетом.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

прекратить
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
Компания решила прекратить его контракт.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

капать
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
Вода капала из сломанной трубы.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

столкновение
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Два автомобиля столкнулись на перекрёстке.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

футуристический
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Футуристические технологии преобразуют индустрии по всему миру.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

морской
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Морские экосистемы очень чувствительны к человеческой активности.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

злоупотребление; насилие;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
Злоупотребление властью привело к его отставке.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

басня
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Басни Эзопа известны тем, что учат важным урокам через простые истории.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

хвастовство; гордость; бахвальство
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Его постоянное хвастовство о своем богатстве раздражало всех.
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

доброжелательный
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
Она известна как доброжелательный учитель, который всегда помогает своим ученикам.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

болезненный
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
После длинного бега мои ноги были болючими.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

заплата
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Она пришила заплату на отверстие в своих джинсах.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

сетевой маркетинг
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Сетевой маркетинг важен для карьерного роста.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

непреднамеренный; случайный
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
Повреждение машины было непреднамеренным.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

пятка
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Она носила туфли на высоких каблуках на вечеринке.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

продавец
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Продавец автомобилей предложил скидку, чтобы привлечь клиентов.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

рвать
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
Пациент начал рвать после приема лекарства.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

пессимизм
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Её постоянный пессимизм мешал оставаться оптимистичной.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

нисходящий
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
Река следовала по нисходящему руслу в сторону долины.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

задохнуться
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Rebyonok pochti zadokhalsya, nakhodyas' v zaporozhennom komnate.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

поражать
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Финальный трюк фокусника поразил всю аудиторию.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

протагоніст
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Чарльз Дарней — один из протагонистов этой истории.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

процесс
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Судебные разбирательства продолжались несколько часов.
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 verb /əˈfend/

offend

оскорблять
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Его грубые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на встрече.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

упорный
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Несмотря на многие неудачи, её упорные усилия привели к успеху.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtriət/

Patriot

патриот
Meaning
A person who loves and strongly supports their country.
Example
The patriot stood proudly under the national flag.
Патриот стоял гордо под национальным флагом.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

журналистика
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Он изучал журналистику, чтобы стать репортером.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

кабинка
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Она работает в кабинке с тремя другими коллегами.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

метрический
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
Компания отслеживает успех, используя четкие показатели производительности.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

времяпрепровождение
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Чтение книг - это ее любимое времяпрепровождение в выходные.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

долгосрочный
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
Она давний друг моей семьи.
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

нарушать
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
Индивидуальные стремления нарушают социальную гармонию.