Torment
📖 C1
/ˈtɔː.ment/ (noun)
/tɔːˈment/ (verb)
noun: мучение, сильные страдания
verb: мучить, причинять страдания
— The memories were a constant source of torment for him.
— She was tormented by doubts about her decision.
— Bullying can torment a person for years afterward.
Utter
📖 C1
/ˈʌt.ər/
adj.: полный, совершенный, абсолютный (часто с негативной окраской)
verb: произносить, вымолвить
— The plan was an utter disaster.
— She stared at him in utter disbelief.
— He uttered a few words before leaving the room.
Toll
📖 B2
/toʊl/
1. (noun) плата (за проезд по дороге, мосту и т.п.)
2. (noun) ущерб, тяжелые последствия (часто о числе погибших или пострадавших)
3. (verb) бить в колокол
— We had to pay a toll to cross the bridge.
— The heatwave took a heavy toll on the elderly population.
— Church bells tolled in the distance.
Hasty
📖 B2
/ˈheɪ.sti/
поспешный, сделанный или принятый слишком быстро
— She made a hasty decision without considering the consequences.
— He gave a hasty reply and hung up the phone.
— A hasty glance at the report caused several errors to be overlooked.
Impertinent
impertinent
📖 C1
/ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/
наглый, дерзкий; неуместный
— The student was punished for asking impertinent questions during the lecture.
— His impertinent remarks offended several people at the meeting.
— She felt the reporter’s questions were impertinent and invasive.
Wither
📖 B2
/ˈwɪð.ər/
вянуть, усыхать; ослабевать, чахнуть
— The flowers withered in the heat of the sun.
— Without proper care, the plant will wither and die.
— His enthusiasm for the project began to wither after repeated setbacks.
Protracted
📖 C1
/prəˈtræk.tɪd/
затянувшийся, длительный, продолжительный
— The negotiations were protracted over several months.
— They endured a protracted legal battle.
— The meeting turned into a protracted discussion about minor details.
Tiptoe
📖 B1
/ˈtɪp.toʊ/
1. ходить на цыпочках
2. осторожно действовать, действовать украдкой
— She tiptoed across the room so as not to wake the baby.
— He had to tiptoe around the sensitive topic during the meeting.
— I tiptoed past the sleeping dog.
Ajar
📖 B2
/əˈdʒɑːr/
приоткрытый (о двери, окне)
— The door was left ajar, letting in a cool breeze.
— She pushed the window ajar to let some fresh air in.
— He found the gate ajar and immediately closed it.
Peasant
📖 B2
/ˈpez.ənt/
крестьянин, сельский житель; простой человек (устар. или пренебр.)
— The peasants worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
— Life for peasants in the Middle Ages was extremely harsh.
— He felt like a peasant among the wealthy elites.
Notorious
📖 C1
/nəˈtɔː.ri.əs/
печально известный, имеющий дурную славу
— The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
— He became notorious after the scandal was exposed.
— The restaurant is notorious for slow service.
Preach
📖 B2
/priːtʃ/
1. проповедовать (религиозные идеи)
2. поучать, читать нотации
3. продвигать, настойчиво отстаивать идею
— The priest preached about kindness and forgiveness.
— Don’t preach to me — I know what I’m doing.
— She often preaches the importance of healthy living.
Chamomile
📖 B2
/ˈkæm.ə.maɪl/
ромашка; ромашковый чай (успокаивающее травяное средство)
— She drinks chamomile tea before bed to relax.
— Chamomile is often used in herbal medicine.
— The cream contains chamomile to soothe sensitive skin.
Rant
📖 B2
/rænt/
яростно высказываться; тирада, гневная речь
— He went on a rant about the government.
— She started ranting when she heard the news.
— It was an angry rant rather than a calm argument.
Hijack
📖 C1
/ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/
захватывать, угонять (самолёт, транспорт, контроль над чем-то); перехватывать, присваивать чужую инициативу или идею
— The plane was hijacked shortly after takeoff.
— Hackers hijacked the company’s website to spread false messages.
— He felt the discussion had been hijacked by unrelated complaints.
Ingot
📖 B2
/ˈɪn.ɡət/
слиток (металла, обычно для переплавки или продажи)
— The gold ingots were stored in a secure vault.
— He poured the molten metal into ingot molds.
— The factory produces silver ingots for industrial use.
Wafer
📖 B2
/ˈweɪ.fər/
тонкая пластинка или слой; вафля (тонкий сухой хлебец или сладость)
— She added a chocolate wafer on top of the cake.
— The electronics company uses silicon wafers in microchips.
— He ate a vanilla wafer with his coffee.
Etch
📖 C1
/ɛtʃ/
гравировать, вырезать или проявлять изображение на поверхности (металл, стекло, камень)
— He etched his initials into the wooden table.
— The artist etched a detailed design on the glass vase.
— Acid can be used to etch patterns onto metal surfaces.
Reticle
📖 C1
/ˈrɛt.ɪ.kəl/
прицельная сетка, сетка визира в оптическом приборе
— The sniper adjusted the reticle before taking the shot.
— Modern riflescopes often have illuminated reticles.
— He looked through the telescope and aligned the reticle with the target.
Tungsten
📖 B2
/ˈtʌŋ.stən/
вольфрам (химический элемент, металл с очень высокой температурой плавления)
— Tungsten is used in light bulb filaments because it can withstand high heat.
— The drill bit is tipped with tungsten to make it more durable.
— Tungsten alloys are often used in aerospace and military applications.
Fusion
📖 B2
/ˈfjuː.ʒən/
слияние, объединение; термоядерный синтез
— The fusion of different musical styles created a unique sound.
— Scientists are working on achieving sustainable nuclear fusion.
— The company’s success is a result of the fusion of creativity and technology.
Delude
📖 C1
/dɪˈluːd/
обманывать, вводить в заблуждение (часто — самого себя)
— He deluded himself into thinking everything was under control.
— She was deluded by false promises of quick success.
— Don’t delude yourself — the task will take much longer.
Fornication
📖 C2
/ˌfɔː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
блуд; внебрачная сексуальная связь (книжн., религ., юр.)
— In many religious texts, fornication is considered a sin.
— The term is rarely used in modern everyday speech.
— Historically, fornication was punishable by law in some societies.
Courteous
📖 B2
/ˈkɜː.ti.əs/
вежливый, учтивый, обходительный
— The staff were polite and courteous at all times.
— He gave a courteous nod in response.
— She remained courteous despite the criticism.
