Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
equanimity
Психологический спокойствие, самообладание и равновесие, особенно в сложных ситуациях
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
C2 adjective
equine
связанный с лошадьми
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
C2 noun
equipage
Оборудование или карета с аксессуарами
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
C2 noun
equipoise
равновесие
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
C2 adjective
equivocal
неоднозначный
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
C2 verb
equivocate
говорить неясно
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
C2 noun
equivocation
использование двусмысленного языка
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
C2 adjective
errant
блуждающий
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
C2 adjective
ersatz
заменитель
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
C2 adjective
erudite
учёный или мудрый
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
C2 noun
erudition
эрудиция
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
C2 verb
eschew
избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
C2 noun
escutcheon
щит с гербом или эмблемой
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
C2 adjective
esoteric
эзотерический
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
C2 noun
esprit de corps
дух команды
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
C2 verb
espy
увидеть
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
C2 noun
esquire
Эсквайр
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
C2 adjective
estimable
достойный
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
C2 verb
estrange
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 adjective
ethnocentric
этноцентричный
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
C2 noun
ethnology
этнология
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
C2 noun
etiology
этиология
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
C2 adjective
eugenic
евгенический
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
C2 noun
eugenics
евгеника
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.