1
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Evict
A
📖 B2
/ɪˈvɪkt/
выселять, изгонять
evict a tenant, evict from property, evict legally
The landlord evicted the tenant for not paying rent.
They were evicted from the apartment last week.
The authorities evicted the occupants legally.
2
Q
Pervert
A
📖 C1
/pəˈvɜːrt/ (BrE), /pɚˈvɝːt/ (AmE)
извращенец; извращать, искажать
sexual pervert, pervert the truth, pervert justice
He was labeled a pervert by the media.
The journalist accused him of perverting the facts.
They claimed the law was being perverted.
3
Q
In vain
A
📖 B2
/ɪn veɪn/
напрасно, безрезультатно
try in vain, effort in vain, search in vain
She searched in vain for her keys.
All his efforts were in vain.
They tried in vain to convince him.
4
Q
Inevitably
A
📖 B2
/ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bli/
неизбежно
inevitably lead to, inevitably result in, inevitably happen
Mistakes will inevitably happen.
His actions will inevitably lead to consequences.
The conflict will inevitably escalate if not addressed.
5
Q
Resign
A
📖 B2
/rɪˈzaɪn/
увольняться, уходить в отставку
resign from a job, resign position, resign formally
He decided to resign from his position.
She resigned after ten years of service.
The CEO resigned amid the scandal.
6
Q
Hatred
A
📖 B2
/ˈheɪ.trɪd/
ненависть
intense hatred, mutual hatred, hatred for
He felt a deep hatred for injustice.
Their rivalry turned into bitter hatred.
She could not hide her hatred for the criminal.
7
Q
Exasperate
A
📖 C1
/ɪɡˈzæs.pə.reɪt/
раздражать, изводить
exasperate someone, exasperate by, exasperate the situation
The constant noise exasperated the neighbors.
Her rude comments exasperated him.
The delays only exasperated the team further.
8
Q
Rebel
A
📖 B2
/ˈreb.əl/
бунтарь; восставать, бунтовать
teenage rebel, rebel against, armed rebel
The rebels seized control of the town.
He rebelled against his strict parents.
She was a teenage rebel in the 1960s.
9
Q
Devastate
A
📖 B2
/ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
опустошать, разрушать; шокировать, потрясать
devastate a city, devastate by, emotionally devastate
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
She was devastated by the news of his death.
The war devastated the entire region.
10
Q
Kidnapper
A
📖 B2
/ˈkɪd.næp.ər/
похититель людей
child kidnapper, suspected kidnapper, kidnapper arrested
The kidnapper demanded a ransom.
Police caught the suspected kidnapper near the border.
The kidnapper was arrested after a long investigation.
11
Q
Fraudster
A
📖 B2
/ˈfrɔːd.stər/ (BrE), /ˈfrɑːd.stɚ/ (AmE)
мошенник, аферист
financial fraudster, convicted fraudster, fraudster arrested
The fraudster tricked people out of thousands of dollars.
A convicted fraudster was sentenced to prison.
Police arrested the fraudster for identity theft.
12
Q
Arguably
A
📖 B2
/ˈɑːrɡ.ju.ə.bli/
возможно, можно утверждать
arguably the best, arguably true, arguably important
He is arguably the greatest player of his generation.
This is arguably the most challenging task.
The decision was arguably the right one.
13
Q
Wobbly
A
📖 B2
/ˈwɒb.li/ (BrE), /ˈwɑː.bli/ (AmE)
шаткий, неустойчивый
wobbly table, wobbly legs, feel wobbly
The chair felt wobbly on the uneven floor.
He walked with wobbly legs after the long hike.
The table was wobbly and needed fixing.
14
Q
Nibble
A
📖 B2
/ˈnɪb.əl/
кусать, откусывать; маленький кусочек
nibble cheese, nibble at, nibble on
The rabbit nibbled on the carrot.
She nibbled at her sandwich.
He nibbled on some cookies while reading.
15
Q
Ember
A
📖 B2
/ˈem.bər/
тлеющий уголёк, жарина
glowing ember, ember of fire, ember remains
The embers glowed in the fireplace.
He poked the glowing embers with a stick.
Only embers remained after the fire.
16
Q
Perch
A
📖 B2
/pɜːrtʃ/ (BrE), /pɝːtʃ/ (AmE)
сидеть на краю, насест; возвышенное место
bird perch, perch on, high perch
The bird perched on the windowsill.
He found a high perch to watch the game.
She perched on the edge of the chair.
17
Q
Rustic
A
📖 B2
/ˈrʌs.tɪk/
деревенский, простой, грубоватый, сельский
rustic charm, rustic cabin, rustic style
They stayed in a rustic wooden house by the lake.
The restaurant has a rustic atmosphere with wooden tables and stone walls.
18
Q
Harness
A
📖 B2
/ˈhɑːr.nəs/ (BrE), /ˈhɑːr.nɪs/ (AmE)
упряжь, снаряжение; использовать, обуздать
climbing harness, safety harness, horse harness
He checked his climbing harness before the ascent.
Workers must wear a safety harness on the scaffold.
The horse was fitted with a harness for pulling the carriage.
19
Q
Predator
A
📖 B2
/ˈpred.ə.tər/ (BrE), /ˈpred.ə.tɚ/ (AmE)
хищник; хищнический
apex predator, natural predator, predator species
The lion is an apex predator in the savannah.
Owls are natural predators of small rodents.
This predator species hunts at night.
20
Q
Venue
A
📖 B2
/ˈven.juː/
место проведения (события)
concert venue, wedding venue, sports venue
The concert venue was packed with fans.
They chose a beautiful wedding venue by the lake.
The sports venue hosted the championship games.
21
Q
Asset
A
📖 B2
/ˈæs.et/
актив, ценное качество; имущество
financial asset, valuable asset, company asset
The house is a major financial asset.
Her communication skills are a valuable asset.
The company sold some assets to raise funds.
22
Q
Abundance
A
📖 B2
/əˈbʌn.dəns/
изобилие, большое количество
abundance of food, abundance of resources, in abundance
The garden produced an abundance of food this year.
The region has an abundance of natural resources.
Opportunities were available in abundance.
23
Q
Insolvent
A
📖 C1
/ɪnˈsɒl.vənt/ (BrE), /ɪnˈsɑːl.vənt/ (AmE)
неплатежеспособный, банкрот
insolvent company, declare insolvent, financially insolvent
The insolvent company was forced to close.
The business was declared insolvent by the court.
He became financially insolvent after the bad investment.
24
Q
Apparent
A
📖 B2
/əˈper.ənt/
очевидный, видимый
apparent reason, apparent change, apparent effect
The apparent reason for his absence was illness.
There was an apparent change in her attitude.
The medicine had an apparent effect on the symptoms.
25
Troop
📖 B2
/truːp/
отряд, войска; перемещаться группой
army troop, troop of scouts, troop forward
A troop of soldiers advanced cautiously.
The troop of scouts set up camp near the river.
They trooped forward into the hall.
26
Defeat
📖 B2
/dɪˈfiːt/
поражение; побеждать, наносить поражение
suffer defeat, defeat the enemy, total defeat
The team suffered a defeat in the finals.
They managed to defeat the enemy in battle.
The plan ended in total defeat.
27
Offspring
📖 B2
/ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/ (BrE), /ˈɑːf.sprɪŋ/ (AmE)
потомство, дети
animal offspring, human offspring, offspring generation
The lioness protected her offspring carefully.
Humans are responsible for the future of their offspring.
The next offspring generation inherited the land.
28
Prevalent
📖 B2
/ˈprev.əl.ənt/
распространённый, преобладающий
prevalent belief, prevalent trend, prevalent disease
Obesity is prevalent in many countries.
This style is prevalent among young people.
The disease was prevalent in the region.
29
Sting
📖 B2
/stɪŋ/
жало; жалить, жечь
bee sting, sting of pain, sting someone
A bee sting can be very painful.
She felt the sting of criticism.
The jellyfish stung him in the leg.
30
Mayhem
📖 C1
/ˈmeɪ.hem/
хаос, беспорядок; буйствовать, разрушать
cause mayhem, total mayhem, street mayhem
The protest turned into total mayhem.
He caused mayhem in the office with his behavior.
The gang created street mayhem in the city center.
31
Hatching
📖 B2
/ˈhætʃ.ɪŋ/
выводок, вылупление; высиживать, вылупляться
egg hatching, hatching plan, bird hatching
The chicks are hatching from their eggs.
The farmer observed the egg hatching closely.
They were hatching a secret plan.
32
Redeem
📖 B2
/rɪˈdiːm/
искупать, возвращать; погашать
redeem a voucher, redeem oneself, redeem points
She tried to redeem herself after the mistake.
You can redeem the coupon at any store.
He redeemed his loyalty points for a gift.
33
Itinerary
📖 B2
/aɪˈtɪn.ər.ər.i/
маршрут, план поездки
travel itinerary, daily itinerary, itinerary details
The tour guide gave us the travel itinerary.
Our daily itinerary includes several museum visits.
He checked the itinerary details before the trip.
34
Riveting
📖 C1
/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪŋ/
пленительный, захватывающий
riveting story, riveting performance, riveting attention
The movie was absolutely riveting.
She gave a riveting performance on stage.
He listened with riveting attention to the speaker.
35
Obnoxious
📖 B2
/əbˈnɒk.ʃəs/ (BrE), /əbˈnɑːk.ʃəs/ (AmE)
невыносимый, отвратительный
obnoxious behavior, obnoxious smell, obnoxious person
His obnoxious behavior annoyed everyone.
The room was filled with an obnoxious smell.
She found him obnoxious and rude.
36
Arrogance
📖 B2
/ˈær.ə.ɡəns/
высокомерие, надменность
display arrogance, youthful arrogance, arrogance of power
His arrogance made him unpopular with colleagues.
The youthful arrogance of the students was evident.
The CEO's arrogance of power led to poor decisions.
37
Conceit
📖 C1
/kənˈsiːt/
тщеславие, самодовольство
inflated conceit, literary conceit, show conceit
His conceit made it hard for him to accept criticism.
The poem used an elaborate literary conceit.
She displayed conceit about her achievements.
38
Strangle
📖 B2
/ˈstræŋ.ɡəl/
душить; подавлять
strangle a person, strangle growth, strangle emotions
The attacker tried to strangle his victim.
High taxes can strangle economic growth.
She felt her anger strangled inside.
39
Susceptible
📖 B2
/səˈsep.tə.bəl/
восприимчивый, подверженный
susceptible to disease, susceptible influence, highly susceptible
Children are susceptible to infections.
He is susceptible to flattery.
Some plants are highly susceptible to frost.
40
Fondly
📖 B2
/ˈfɒn.dli/ (BrE), /ˈfɑːnd.li/ (AmE)
ласково, нежно; с любовью
remember fondly, smile fondly, speak fondly
She remembered her childhood fondly.
He smiled fondly at the old photos.
They spoke fondly of their teacher.
41
Furnace
📖 B2
/ˈfɜː.nɪs/ (BrE), /ˈfɝː.nɪs/ (AmE)
печь, топка; нагревательная установка
wood-burning furnace, furnace room, industrial furnace
The wood-burning furnace kept the house warm.
They installed a new furnace in the basement.
The factory used an industrial furnace to melt metal.
42
Quarrel
📖 B2
/ˈkwɒr.əl/ (BrE), /ˈkwɔːr.əl/ (AmE)
ссора, спор; ссориться
have a quarrel, family quarrel, quarrel over
They had a quarrel about money.
A family quarrel broke out during dinner.
She quarreled over the seating arrangement.
43
Relentless
📖 B2
/rɪˈlent.ləs/
неумолимый, безжалостный
relentless pursuit, relentless pressure, relentless effort
The team faced relentless competition.
He worked with relentless determination.
The storm continued with relentless force.
44
Burden
📖 B2
/ˈbɜː.dən/ (BrE), /ˈbɝː.dən/ (AmE)
бремя, нагрузка; обременять
financial burden, carry a burden, emotional burden
The debt became a heavy financial burden.
She had to carry the burden alone.
He shared his emotional burden with a friend.
45
Magnified
📖 B2
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪd/
увеличенный; усиливать, преувеличивать
magnified image, magnified effect, magnified problem
The lens magnified the small details.
The situation was magnified by rumors.
He saw his magnified image in the mirror.
46
Rivalry
📖 B2
/ˈraɪ.vəl.ri/
соперничество, конкуренция
intense rivalry, business rivalry, sibling rivalry
There is intense rivalry between the two teams.
The companies have a long-standing business rivalry.
Sibling rivalry can affect family relationships.
47
Booze
📖 B2
/buːz/
алкоголь; пить алкоголь
buy booze, cheap booze, booze party
They went out to buy some booze for the party.
He prefers cheap booze over expensive wine.
The friends had a booze party on Friday night.
48
Chute
📖 B2
/ʃuːt/
труба, желоб; спуск, мусоропровод
laundry chute, garbage chute, cargo chute
She dropped the clothes down the laundry chute.
The building has a garbage chute on every floor.
Supplies were sent through the cargo chute.
49
Foul
📖 B2
/faʊl/
грязный, отвратительный; нарушать правила
foul smell, foul play, commit a foul
The room was filled with a foul smell.
The referee called foul play during the match.
He committed a foul in the last minute of the game.
50
Foster
📖 B2
/ˈfɒs.tər/ (BrE), /ˈfɑː.stɚ/ (AmE)
воспитывать, поощрять; приёмный
foster child, foster care, foster development
They decided to foster a child from the shelter.
The program aims to foster development in young artists.
She grew up in foster care.
51
Savage
📖 B2
/ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/
дикарь, жестокий; свирепый
savage attack, savage criticism, savage beast
The explorer described the savage tribe.
He faced savage criticism from the press.
A savage beast roamed the forest.
52
Strive
📖 B2
/straɪv/
стремиться, прилагать усилия
strive for success, strive to achieve, strive for excellence
She strives for success in her career.
They strived to achieve their goals.
He strives for excellence in every project.
53
Denial
📖 B2
/dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
отрицание, отказ признавать
denial of responsibility, in denial, total denial
He was in denial about his mistakes.
The company issued a denial of responsibility.
She reacted with total denial to the news.
54
Fragrance
📖 B2
/ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/
аромат, запах; благоухание
floral fragrance, pleasant fragrance, fragrance of flowers
The fragrance of flowers filled the room.
She wore a pleasant fragrance to the party.
The garden had a floral fragrance in the morning.
55
Gleaming
📖 B2
/ˈɡliː.mɪŋ/
блестящий, сияющий; сверкать
gleaming eyes, gleaming surface, gleaming smile
Her gleaming eyes showed excitement.
The gleaming surface of the table reflected the light.
He greeted us with a gleaming smile.
56
Vexed
📖 C1
/vɛkst/
раздражённый, озабоченный; досаждать
vexed question, vexed issue, vexed expression
The vexed question remained unresolved.
She had a vexed expression on her face.
The noise vexed the neighbors all evening.
57
Indignant
📖 B2
/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
возмущённый, негодующий
feel indignant, indignant protest, indignant response
She felt indignant at the unfair treatment.
The workers staged an indignant protest.
He gave an indignant response to the accusation.
58
Deplorable
📖 C1
/dɪˈplɔː.rə.bəl/ (BrE), /dɪˈplɔːr.ə.bəl/ (AmE)
ужасный, прискорбный
deplorable conditions, deplorable behavior, deplorable state
The refugees lived in deplorable conditions.
His deplorable behavior shocked everyone.
The building was in a deplorable state.
59
Alluring
📖 B2
/əˈljʊə.rɪŋ/ (BrE), /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/ (AmE)
заманчивый, притягательный
alluring smile, alluring offer, alluring appearance
She had an alluring smile that captivated everyone.
The job came with an alluring offer.
The city has an alluring appearance at night.
60
Famished
📖 B2
/ˈfæm.ɪʃt/
очень голодный
feel famished, look famished, famished children
After the hike, they were famished.
He looked famished after skipping lunch.
The charity provided food for famished children.
61
Jolt
📖 C1
/dʒəʊlt/
толчок, встряска; резко толкнуть, встряхнуть
a sudden jolt, give someone a jolt, jolt awake
The bus stopped with a sudden jolt.
The news gave her a jolt.
He was jolted awake by the loud crash.
62
Bowels
📖 C1
/ˈbaʊ.əlz/
кишечник; глубины, недра (перен.)
the bowels of the earth, empty bowels, pain in the bowels
He suffered from pain in his bowels.
The miners worked deep in the bowels of the earth.
Fear stirred in the bowels of his stomach.
63
Linger
📖 B2
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/
задерживаться, медлить, не спешить уходить
linger on, linger around, linger in memory
She lingered at the café, enjoying her coffee.
The smell of smoke lingered in the room.
That song still lingers in my memory.
64
Solemnly
📖 B2
/ˈsɒl.əm.li/
торжественно, серьёзно
say solemnly, swear solemnly, walk solemnly
He solemnly promised to tell the truth.
She looked at him solemnly.
The judge spoke solemnly to the court.
65
Wage
📖 B2
/weɪdʒ/
заработная плата; вести (войну, кампанию)
wage war, wage a campaign, raise the wage
The workers demanded a higher wage.
The country waged war for several years.
They decided to wage a campaign against pollution.
66
Shingle
📖 C1
/ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/
черепица; вывеска (малого бизнеса)
roof shingle, wooden shingle, put up a shingle
They replaced the old roof shingles.
The house was covered with wooden shingles.
He decided to put up a shingle and start his own law practice.
67
Clingy
📖 B2
/ˈklɪŋ.i/
прилипчивый, слишком привязчивый
clingy child, clingy behavior, clingy fabric
The clingy child didn’t want to let go of his mother.
Her clingy behavior annoyed her friends.
This dress is made of clingy fabric.
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Fussy
📖 B2
/ˈfʌs.i/
привередливый, разборчивый, суетливый
fussy eater, fussy baby, fussy about clothes
The fussy eater refused to eat vegetables.
A fussy baby cried all night.
She’s very fussy about clothes.
69
Snappy
📖 B2
/ˈsnæp.i/
живой, резкий, остроумный
snappy reply, snappy comment, snappy comeback
He gave a snappy reply to the question.
Her snappy comment made everyone laugh.
He delivered a snappy comeback during the debate.
70
Humble
📖 B2
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
скромный, простой; унижать, принижать
humble beginnings, humble person, humble attitude
He came from humble beginnings.
She is a very humble person despite her success.
He spoke with a humble attitude.
71
Hinge
📖 B2
/hɪndʒ/
петля; зависеть, быть определённым чем-либо
door hinge, hinge on, hinge mechanism
The door hinge squeaked when opened.
The outcome hinges on your decision.
Her future success hinges on hard work.
72
Wound
📖 B2
/waʊnd/
рана; ранить, травмировать
gunshot wound, emotional wound, wound deeply
He treated the gunshot wound carefully.
The harsh words left an emotional wound.
She was wounded deeply by his betrayal.
73
Felony
📖 C1
/ˈfel.ə.ni/
тяжкое преступление
commit a felony, convicted of a felony, felony charges
He was arrested for committing a felony.
She was convicted of a felony last year.
The police filed felony charges against the suspect.
74
Retribution
📖 C1
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
возмездие, кара, наказание
seek retribution, exact retribution, divine retribution
They sought retribution for the crime.
The rebels faced exact retribution from the authorities.
Many believed it was divine retribution.
75
Whiner
📖 B2
/ˈwaɪ.nər/
плакса, нытик
complaining whiner, little whiner, constant whiner
Stop being such a whiner.
The little whiner wanted everything his way.
He’s a constant whiner about minor issues.
76
Merit
📖 B2
/ˈmer.ɪt/
заслуга, достоинство; заслуживать
academic merit, merit award, merit recognition
She was recognized for her academic merit.
He received a merit award for his work.
The proposal merits consideration.
77
Foray
📖 C1
/ˈfɔː.reɪ/
набег, вылазка; попытка, вылазка в новое дело
military foray, business foray, brief foray
The army made a military foray into enemy territory.
He made a business foray into the tech industry.
It was a brief foray into painting.
78
Stampede
📖 B2
/stæmˈpiːd/
паническое бегство; бросаться, мчаться
elephant stampede, stampede crowd, stampede away
An elephant stampede frightened the villagers.
A stampede crowd rushed out of the stadium.
People stampeded away when the fire alarm rang.
79
Dizziness
📖 B2
/ˈdɪz.i.nəs/
головокружение
feel dizziness, experience dizziness, cause dizziness
He felt dizziness after standing up quickly.
The medication may cause dizziness.
She experienced dizziness during the flight.
80
Slutty
📖 C1
/ˈslʌt.i/
распущенный, распутный
slutty outfit, slutty behavior, look slutty
She wore a slutty outfit to the party.
His comments about her were slutty and offensive.
The character was portrayed as looking slutty.
81
Comply
📖 B2
/kəmˈplaɪ/
подчиняться, выполнять требования
comply with rules, comply with instructions, comply willingly
All employees must comply with rules.
She complied with instructions carefully.
He complied willingly with the request.
82
Revel
📖 C2
/ˈrev.əl/
наслаждаться чем-то, упиваться; предаваться веселью
revel in sth
She revels in her independence.
He revelled in the attention he received.
They spent the night revelling after the victory.
83
Splinter
📖 B2
/ˈsplɪn.tər/
осколок, щепка; откалываться, расщепляться
A splinter of glass flew across the room.
I’ve got a splinter in my finger.
The party has splintered into several smaller groups.
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Infest
📖 C1
/ɪnˈfest/
заполнять, кишеть; заражать (о насекомых, животных, паразитах)
— The kitchen was infested with ants.
— Sharks infest these waters.
— The old house was infested with rats.
85
Marble
📖 B2
/ˈmɑː.bəl/
мрамор; шарик из стекла (в играх детей)
— The columns were made of white marble.
— The museum has a beautiful marble floor.
— He used to play with marbles as a child.
86
Pristine
📖 C1
/ˈprɪs.tiːn/
в своем первоначальном виде; нетронутый, чистейший
— The car is in pristine condition.
— We walked through a pristine forest.
— The beach was pristine, with white sand and clear water.
87
Demise
📖 C1
/dɪˈmaɪz/
кончина, смерть; прекращение существования, упадок
— The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected.
— Many people mourned the actor’s untimely demise.
— The rise of streaming services led to the demise of DVD rentals.
88
Ditch
📖 B2
/dɪtʃ/
1) (noun) канава, ров
— The car skidded off the road and fell into a ditch.
— Farmers dug ditches to drain the fields.
2) (verb, informal) избавиться, бросить, отказаться от
— She decided to ditch her old phone and buy a new one.
— He ditched class and went to the beach instead.
— The plan was finally ditched due to high costs.
89
Cleft
📖 C2
/klef(t)/
1) (noun) расщелина, трещина, щель
— A cleft in the rock led to a hidden cave.
— The climbers rested in a cleft on the mountainside.
2) (adj., literary) расколотый, рассечённый
— His chin was cleft, giving his face a strong look.
— A cleft tree trunk blocked the path.
👉 Часто встречается в выражении “cleft palate” (волчья пасть — врождённый дефект нёба).
Хотите, я добавлю типичные коллокации (например, cleft lip, cleft chin, cleft sentence в грамматике)?
90
Nifty
📖 B2
/ˈnɪf.ti/
ловкий, умелый; модный, классный
— That’s a nifty little gadget.
— She came up with a nifty solution to the problem.
— He looked nifty in his new suit.
91
Bleacher
📖 B2
/ˈbliː.tʃər/
трибуна (обычно без сидений, в спорте)
— The fans sat on the bleachers during the game.
— High school football games often have crowded bleachers.
— He climbed up to the bleacher to get a better view.
92
Rifle
📖 B2
/ˈraɪ.fəl/
1) (noun) винтовка
— The soldier carried a rifle.
— Hunters often use a rifle for big game.
— He bought a new rifle for the shooting range.
2) (verb) обыскивать, рыться
— Thieves rifled through the drawers.
— She rifled through her bag looking for her keys.
— The police rifled the suspect’s apartment.
93
Swarm
📖 B2
/swɔːrm/
рой; толпиться, кишеть
— A swarm of bees surrounded the hive.
— Tourists swarmed the streets during the festival.
— The kitchen was swarming with ants.
94
Shield
📖 B2
/ʃiːld/
щит; защищать, прикрывать
— The knight raised his shield.
— Sunscreen shields your skin from UV rays.
— He shielded his eyes from the bright light.
95
Corroborate
📖 C1
/kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt/
подтверждать, подкреплять (доказательства, информацию)
— The witness corroborated the defendant’s story.
— Evidence corroborates the theory.
— Studies corroborate the link between smoking and disease.
96
Spectator
📖 B2
/ˈspek.teɪ.tər/
зритель, наблюдатель
— Thousands of spectators attended the match.
— The race drew a large spectator crowd.
— He was a passive spectator at the event.
97
Armed
📖 B2
/ɑːrmd/
вооружённый; с оружием
— The police were armed with rifles.
— He entered the building armed with a knife.
— The country remains armed and vigilant.
98
Armored
📖 B2
/ˈɑːr.mərd/
бронированный; защищённый
— The armored car carried valuable goods.
— Soldiers rode in armored vehicles.
— The tank is heavily armored.
99
Chant
📖 B2
/ʧænt/
скандирование, песнопение; скандировать, напевать
— The crowd began to chant slogans.
— Monks gathered to chant prayers.
— The fans chanted the team’s name all night.
100
Prenup
📖 C1
/ˈpriː.nʌp/
брачный договор
— They signed a prenup before getting married.
— A prenup can protect assets in case of divorce.
— Some couples consider a prenup essential.
101
Warrant
📖 B2
/ˈwɒr.ənt/
1) (noun) ордер, разрешение, доверенность, гарантия
— The police obtained a warrant to search the house.
— He was arrested under a warrant.
— The product comes with a warranty (гарантию).
2) (verb) оправдывать, служить основанием
— The situation warrants further investigation.
— His behavior does not warrant such harsh criticism.
102
Mercy
📖 B2
/ˈmɜːr.si/
милосердие, сострадание; пощада
— He begged for mercy.
— The judge showed no mercy.
— They were saved by the mercy of strangers.
103
Divulge
📖 C1
/dɪˈvʌldʒ/
разглашать, раскрывать (секрет, информацию)
— He refused to divulge the source of the information.
— The company did not divulge its financial details.
— She divulged the secret to her friend.
104
Ambush
📖 B2
/ˈæm.bʊʃ/
засада; устраивать засаду, нападать из засады
— The soldiers set up an ambush in the forest.
— Rebels ambushed the convoy.
— He was caught in an ambush while walking through the alley.
105
Aversion
📖 C1
/əˈvɜːr.ʃən/
отвращение, неприязнь
— She has an aversion to spicy food.
— His aversion to conflict is well known.
— Many people feel an aversion to lying.
106
Bummer
📖 B2
/ˈbʌm.ər/
неприятность, досада; облом, разочарование
(informal) лентяй
— Missing the concert was a real bummer.
— It’s a bummer that it rained on our picnic.
— Losing his wallet was a bummer.
107
Cleavage
📖 B2
/ˈkliː.vɪdʒ/
разрез, щель; декольте
— The cleavage between the rocks was narrow.
— She wore a dress with a deep cleavage.
— Geologists studied the cleavage in the rock formation.
108
Flimsy
📖 B2
/ˈflɪm.zi/
хрупкий, слабый; неубедительный
— The chair was flimsy and broke easily.
— He gave a flimsy excuse for being late.
— The report was based on flimsy evidence.
109
Viscosity
📖 C1
/vɪsˈkɒs.ɪ.ti/
вязкость, густота
— Honey has a high viscosity.
— The engineer measured the viscosity of the oil.
— Molasses is known for its slow flow and high viscosity.
110
Debrief
📖 C1
/ˌdiːˈbriːf/
докладывать о проделанной работе; проводить инструктаж после задания
— The team was debriefed after the mission.
— Officers debrief agents returning from the field.
— She was debriefed on the project results.
111
Dope
📖 B2
/doʊp/
(informal) наркотик; классный, крутой
— He was caught with dope.
— That skateboard trick was dope!
— The police seized a shipment of dope.
112
Snatch
📖 B2
/snætʃ/
схватить, выхватить; украсть
— He snatched the bag from her hands.
— Thieves snatched her purse on the street.
— She snatched a quick nap before the meeting.
113
Boor
📖 C1
/bʊər/
невоспитанный, грубый человек; хам
— He acted like a boor at the dinner party.
— Don’t be such a boor.
— The manager complained about the boorish behavior of some clients.
114
Concise
📖 B2
/kənˈsaɪs/
краткий, сжатый, лаконичный
— She gave a concise summary of the report.
— Keep your answers concise and to the point.
— The article was clear and concise.
115
Conjecture
📖 C1
/kənˈdʒek.tʃər/
догадка, предположение; предполагать
— His theory is based on conjecture rather than evidence.
— We can only conjecture about her motives.
— Scholars have conjectured about the origins of the text.
116
Opaque
📖 B2
/oʊˈpeɪk/
непрозрачный; трудный для понимания
— The glass was opaque and could not be seen through.
— His explanation was opaque and confusing.
— The window film made the room opaque to outsiders.
117
Agitated
📖 B2
/ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/
взволнованный, раздражённый; обеспокоенный
— She was agitated by the news.
— He became agitated during the argument.
— The crowd grew agitated as the delay continued.
118
Bewildering
📖 C1
/bɪˈwɪl.dər.ɪŋ/
сбивающий с толку, ошеломляющий
— The instructions were bewildering.
— He faced a bewildering array of options.
— The complexity of the problem was bewildering.
119
Collateral
📖 C1
/kəˈlæt.ər.əl/
1) (noun) залог, обеспечительный актив
— The bank requires collateral for the loan.
— He offered his house as collateral.
2) (adj) сопутствующий, побочный
— The explosion caused collateral damage.
— There were collateral benefits from the project.
120
Bode
📖 C1
/boʊd/
предвещать, быть предзнаменованием
— These signs bode well for the future.
— The dark clouds bode ill for the picnic.
— Nothing good bodes from such behavior.
121
Moronic
📖 C1
/mɔːˈrɒn.ɪk/
глупый, идиотский, недалекий (informal)
— That was a moronic mistake.
— He made a moronic comment during the meeting.
— Ignoring safety rules is moronic.
122
Rip
📖 B2
/rɪp/
рвать, разрывать; разрыв, трещина
— She ripped her dress on the fence.
— The paper ripped easily.
— There was a rip in his jeans.
123
Aftermath
📖 B2
/ˈæf.tər.mæθ/
последствия, исход (обычно негативные)
— The city is still recovering from the aftermath of the storm.
— Wars leave a lasting aftermath.
— The aftermath of the scandal affected everyone.
124
Nuisance
📖 B2
/ˈnjuː.səns/
неприятность, помеха, досада
— The mosquitoes were a real nuisance.
— He’s become a nuisance to everyone at work.
— Parking in front of my house is a nuisance.
125
Malice
📖 C1
/ˈmæl.ɪs/
злость, злоба; умысел причинить вред
— He acted with malice.
— The crime was committed with malice.
— She bore no malice toward her enemies.
126
Sinister
📖 C1
/ˈsɪn.ɪ.stər/
зловещий, мрачный, угрожающий
— The alley had a sinister appearance.
— He gave her a sinister look.
— The plot of the movie was dark and sinister.
127
Drained
📖 B2
/dreɪnd/
обессиленный, истощённый
— She felt completely drained after the long day.
— He was drained from the workout.
— The stressful meeting left him drained.
128
Solace
📖 C1
/ˈsɒl.ɪs/
утешение, поддержка
— She found solace in music.
— He sought solace from his friends.
— Reading brought her solace during difficult times.
129
Rogue
📖 B2
/roʊɡ/
плут, мошенник; непредсказуемый, опасный
— He’s a charming rogue.
— The rogue elephant caused panic in the village.
— She acted like a rogue agent.
130
Seduce
📖 C1
/sɪˈduːs/
соблазнять, склонять к чему-либо
— He tried to seduce her with compliments.
— The advertisement was designed to seduce customers.
— She was seduced into signing the contract.
131
Integrity
📖 B2
/ɪnˈteɡ.rə.ti/
целостность, честность, порядочность
— He is known for his integrity.
— Maintaining data integrity is crucial.
— She showed great integrity in her decisions.
132
Unkempt
📖 B2
/ʌnˈkempt/
неопрятный, растрёпанный
— His hair looked unkempt after the trip.
— The garden was unkempt and overgrown.
— She appeared tired and unkempt.
133
Intimidate
📖 B2
/ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪt/
пугать, запугивать
— Bullies try to intimidate others.
— He was intimidated by the large crowd.
— The manager used authority to intimidate staff.
134
Traitor
📖 B2
/ˈtreɪ.tər/
предатель
— He was branded a traitor.
— Spying is the act of a traitor.
— She felt like a traitor for betraying her friends.
135
Flabbergasted
📖 C1
/ˈflæb.ər.ɡæst.ɪd/
поражённый, ошеломлённый
— She was flabbergasted by the news.
— He looked flabbergasted at the results.
— We were flabbergasted to see the unexpected guest.
136
Rambling
📖 B2
/ˈræm.blɪŋ/
разглагольствующий, бессвязный; извилистый, блуждающий
— He gave a rambling speech.
— The path through the forest was rambling.
— Her writing became rambling and hard to follow.
137
Renowned
📖 B2
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
известный, знаменитый
— He is a renowned scientist.
— The city is renowned for its cuisine.
— She became renowned for her paintings.
138
Fender
📖 B2
/ˈfen.dər/
крыло автомобиля; защитный щит
— The car’s fender was dented in the accident.
— He replaced the fender after the collision.
— The bicycle has a fender to keep off mud.
139
Steering
📖 B2
/ˈstɪə.rɪŋ/
рулевое управление; управление
— He took control of the steering wheel.
— The steering was difficult on icy roads.
— She learned proper steering techniques.
140
Venture
📖 B2
/ˈven.tʃər/
предприятие, рискованное дело; рисковать
— They started a new business venture.
— He ventured into the forest alone.
— It was risky to venture so far from home.
141
Assault
📖 B2
/əˈsɔːlt/
нападение, атака; нападать, атаковать
— He was arrested for assault.
— The soldiers launched an assault on the enemy.
— She felt threatened by the verbal assault.
142
Battery
📖 B2
/ˈbæt.ər.i/
физическое насилие, избиение; батарея
— He was arrested for battery after the fight.
— The victim suffered injuries from battery.
— Domestic battery is a serious crime.
— The phone’s battery needs charging.
— A battery of tests revealed no issues.
143
Audacity
📖 C1
/ɔːˈdæs.ɪ.ti/
дерзость, смелость, наглость
— He had the audacity to challenge the teacher.
— She showed remarkable audacity in her proposal.
— It took audacity to speak up in that meeting.
144
Impudence
📖 C1
/ˈɪm.pjə.dəns/
наглость, дерзость
— His impudence shocked everyone.
— She was punished for her impudence.
— The student’s impudence annoyed the teacher.
145
Scruffy
📖 B2
/ˈskrʌf.i/
неопрятный, неряшливый
— He looked scruffy after the long trip.
— The dog was small and scruffy.
— She wore a scruffy sweater to the party.
146
Shattered
📖 B2
/ˈʃæt.ərd/
разбитый, сильно уставший, опустошённый
— The glass was shattered on the floor.
— He felt shattered after the exam.
— The team was shattered by the defeat.
147
Detention
📖 B2
/dɪˈten.ʃən/
арест, задержание; наказание в виде оставления после уроков
— The student received detention for being late.
— He was held in detention overnight.
— Detention is meant to correct behavior.
148
Seizure
📖 C1
/ˈsiː.ʒər/
припадок, судорога; захват
— He suffered a seizure during the night.
— The police made a seizure of illegal drugs.
— Seizure of property is common in legal disputes.
149
Impunity
📖 C2
/ɪmˈpjuː.nɪ.ti/
безнаказанность
— He acted with complete impunity.
— Crimes were committed with impunity.
— No one should be allowed to break the law with impunity.
150
Apprehend
📖 C1
/ˌæp.rɪˈhend/
арестовывать, задерживать; понимать, осознавать
— The police apprehended the suspect.
— He was slow to apprehend the situation.
— Authorities acted quickly to apprehend the criminal.
151
Prey
📖 B2
/preɪ/
добыча; жертва; охотиться
— The lion stalked its prey.
— Criminals often prey on the vulnerable.
— Birds of prey hunt small animals.
152
Claw
📖 B2
/klɔː/
коготь; хватать, царапать
— The cat scratched with its claws.
— He tried to claw his way out.
— Birds use their claws to catch prey.
153
Smolder
📖 C1
/ˈsməʊl.dər/
тлеть; скрытое чувство, затаённая эмоция
— The fire continued to smolder under the ashes.
— He smoldered with anger after the argument.
— Tensions smoldered between the two countries.
154
Shed
📖 B2
/ʃed/
сарай; проливать, сбрасывать
— The old shed needs repairs.
— Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
— He shed tears at the sad movie.
155
Beligerent
📖 C1
/bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/
воинственный, агрессивный; сторона конфликта
— The country took a belligerent stance.
— He became belligerent after drinking.
— Belligerent nations signed a ceasefire.
156
Succint
📖 B2
/səkˈsɪŋkt/
краткий, сжатый, лаконичный
— She gave a succinct summary of the report.
— His explanation was clear and succinct.
— Keep your answers succinct during the interview.
157
Superficial
📖 B2
/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/
поверхностный, неглубокий
— Their knowledge of the topic was superficial.
— He gave a superficial apology.
— The cut was superficial and did not need stitches.
158
Insurgent
📖 C1
/ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt/
повстанец, мятежник; восстающий
— The insurgents attacked the city.
— Insurgent forces controlled the region.
— The government struggled to suppress the insurgency.
159
Hangman
📖 B2
/ˈhæŋ.mən/
палач; игра "виселица"
— The hangman prepared for the execution.
— They played hangman to pass the time.
— The legend spoke of a cruel hangman in the town.
160
Reimburse
📖 B2
/ˌriː.ɪmˈbɜːs/
возмещать, компенсировать
— The company reimbursed her for travel expenses.
— He was reimbursed for the medical costs.
— Employees can reimburse clients for overpayments.
161
Ornery
📖 B2
/ˈɔːr.nər.i/
капризный, сварливый, упрямый
— The ornery horse refused to move.
— He became ornery when he was tired.
— Children can be ornery in the morning.
162
Indelible
📖 C1
/ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl/
незабываемый; несмываемый, стойкий
— The experience left an indelible mark on her.
— He made an indelible impression on the audience.
— The ink was indelible and could not be washed out.
163
Servility
📖 C2
/sɜːˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/
раболепие, чрезмерное подчинение
— His servility annoyed his colleagues.
— She tolerated their demands with servility.
— Servility is rarely rewarded in a professional setting.
164
Vengeance
📖 B2
/ˈven.dʒəns/
месть, возмездие
— He sought vengeance for the insult.
— The hero took vengeance on the villain.
— Acts of vengeance often lead to more conflict.
165
Surrender
📖 B2
/səˈren.dər/
сдаваться, уступать; капитуляция
— The army surrendered after a long battle.
— He refused to surrender his position.
— They demanded the surrender of the enemy forces.
166
Revolve
📖 B2
/rɪˈvɒlv/
вращаться, крутиться; вращать
— The earth revolves around the sun.
— The fan revolves slowly.
— The discussion revolves around environmental issues.
167
Concussion
📖 B2
/kənˈkʌʃ.ən/
сотрясение, контузия
— He suffered a concussion in the accident.
— Athletes are at risk of concussions.
— The doctor checked him for signs of a concussion.
168
Distraught
📖 C1
/dɪˈstrɔːt/
в смятении, глубоко расстроенный
distraught parents, look distraught, feel distraught
She was distraught after losing her wallet.
He looked distraught when he heard the news.
169
Retaliation
📖 C1
/rɪˌtæliˈeɪʃn/
возмездие, ответная мера
military retaliation, act of retaliation, fear of retaliation
The attack was in retaliation for the bombing.
She didn’t report the crime out of fear of retaliation.
170
Thump
📖 B2
/θʌmp/
глухой удар, стук
loud thump, heart thump, thump on the door
He heard a loud thump upstairs.
My heart gave a thump when I saw him.
171
Fungus
📖 B2
/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ (мн. число fungi /ˈfʌn.dʒaɪ/ или funguses)
1. гриб (как вид живого организма — плесень, дрожжи, шампиньоны и др.)
Mushrooms are a type of fungus.
The tree was covered with a strange fungus.
2. плесень, грибок (болезнетворный или вредный)
The bathroom walls were black with fungus.
Athletes often suffer from foot fungus.
172
Eject
📖 B2
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
1. выбрасывать, выталкивать (силой или механически)
The pilot was forced to eject when the plane caught fire.
Please eject the disk before shutting down the computer.
2. изгонять, высылать
The manager decided to eject the unruly fans from the stadium.
He was ejected from the bar after starting a fight.
173
Linen
📖 B2
/ˈlɪnən/
лён; льняная ткань; постельное или столовое бельё
linen shirt, bed linen, table linen
She wore a light linen dress.
Fresh bed linen was laid out in the room.
The hotel provides clean table linen daily.
174
Dismemberment
📖 C2
/dɪsˈmɛmbərmənt/
разчленение, расчленение тела; разрушение структуры
dismemberment of a body, political dismemberment, dismemberment of an organization
The crime scene showed signs of dismemberment.
The treaty prevented the dismemberment of the country.
The company faced dismemberment after the merger.
175
Neuter
📖 C1
/ˈnjuːtər/
кастрировать; средний род
neuter a cat, neuter an animal, neuter gender
They decided to neuter their pet dog.
The word “child” is neuter in grammatical gender.
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Rowdy
rowdy
📖 B2
/ˈraʊ.di/
шумный, буйный, скандальный
— A group of rowdy fans disturbed the concert.
— The bar was full of rowdy customers.
— Teachers had trouble controlling the rowdy class.
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Tailspin
📖 C1
/ˈteɪl.spɪn/
штопор (в авиации); резкий упадок, кризис, потеря контроля
— The plane went into a tailspin after the engine failed.
— The company went into a financial tailspin after the scandal.
— His career went into a tailspin following the controversy.
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Throttle
📖 C1
/ˈθrɒt.əl/
дроссель, рычаг газа; сжимать горло, душить
— He pushed the throttle and the car sped forward.
— The murderer tried to throttle his victim.
— She was so angry she wanted to throttle him.
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