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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
apologist
apologist
[существительное]

a person who defends or justifies a belief, policy, or institution, often against criticism

апологет, защитник

апологет, защитник

Ex: He became an apologist for the government's controversial policies. 
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confidante
confidante
[существительное]

a woman trusted with someone's private thoughts, secrets, or personal matters

доверенное лицо, близкая подруга

доверенное лицо, близкая подруга

Ex: She was his closest confidante, the one he told everything to. 
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conformist
conformist
[существительное]

a person who goes along with majority opinions, religious norms, and cultural conventions without critical questioning

конформист

конформист

Ex: The student was labeled a conformist for always agreeing with the teacher without offering their own analysis or critique. 
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coquette
coquette
[существительное]

a woman who enjoys flirting or teasing romantic interest, often without intending a serious commitment

кокетка, вертихвостка

кокетка, вертихвостка

Ex: She was known as the town's coquette, charming every man she encountered with her playful demeanor. 
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dissident
dissident
[существительное]

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

диссидент, инакомыслящий

диссидент, инакомыслящий

Ex: Andrei Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist who became a dissident due to his campaigns for political and civil rights. 
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fledgling
fledgling
[существительное]

a beginner or newcomer to a field or activity, still inexperienced

новичок, начинающий

новичок, начинающий

Ex: The fledgling musician played his first concert with shaky confidence. 
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itinerant
itinerant
[прилагательное]

(of a person) traveling from place to place, often for work or a specific purpose

путешествующий

путешествующий

Ex: Farmers often relied on itinerant laborers during the harvest season to ensure they had enough hands on deck. 
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literati
literati
[существительное]

intellectuals or well-educated people interested in literature and scholarly writing

образованные люди

образованные люди

Ex: The café was a popular meeting place for the city's literati. 
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itinerant
itinerant
[существительное]

a worker or laborer who travels from one place to another, usually to find temporary employment

странствующий рабочий, сезонный рабочий

странствующий рабочий, сезонный рабочий

Ex: The farm relied on itinerants during the harvest season. 
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maverick
maverick
[существительное]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

вольнодумец

вольнодумец

Ex: He was known as a maverick in the tech industry, always innovating. 
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mendicant
mendicant
[существительное]

a person who begs other people for food and money

попрошайка

попрошайка

Ex: The mendicant approached passersby, asking for spare change and food. 
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neophyte
neophyte
[существительное]

Someone who is just beginning to engage in a field, skill, or practice

новичок

новичок

Ex: The coding workshop welcomed neophytes with no prior experience. 
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recluse
recluse
[существительное]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

отшельник

отшельник

Ex: Deep in the forest, the hermit lived as a recluse for decades in a small cabin he built with his own hands. 
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supplicant
supplicant
[существительное]

a person who earnestly and respectfully asks for help, mercy, or favor, especially from a deity or higher authority

проситель

проситель

Ex: The supplicant knelt before the altar, whispering a silent plea. 
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zealot
zealot
[существительное]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

фанатик

фанатик

Ex: The environmental zealot chained himself to the pipeline in protest. 
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hedonist
hedonist
[существительное]

an individual who acts according to the belief that pursuing pleasure is of the highest importance in life

гедонист

гедонист

Ex: The hedonist lived each day seeking out new experiences and pleasures. 
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iconoclast
iconoclast
[существительное]

a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws

иконоборец

иконоборец

Ex: The philosopher was an iconoclast, questioning every moral assumption of his time. 
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cynosure
cynosure
[существительное]

something or someone that is the center of attraction or admiration

средоточие внимания

средоточие внимания

Ex: The actress was the cynosure of the evening, with everyone admiring her stunning gown. 
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sacred cow
sacred cow
[существительное]

an idea, custom, or institution considered immune from criticism or questioning

священная корова, неприкасаемая тема

священная корова, неприкасаемая тема

Ex: In that company, the founder's management style is a sacred cow. 
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I'm from Missouri
I'm from Missouri
[Предложение]

used to express skepticism and demand proof before believing something

Ex: He promised the deal was solid, but I'm from Missouri—I need to see the contract. 
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interloper
interloper
[существительное]

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

нарушитель спокойствия

нарушитель спокойствия

Ex: The locals saw the tourist as an interloper in their quiet village. 
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potentate
potentate
[существительное]

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

властелин

властелин

Ex: The ancient empire was ruled by a potentate who had control over every aspect of daily life. 
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tyro
tyro
[существительное]

a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity

новичок, начинающий

новичок, начинающий

Ex: As a tyro in the world of painting, she eagerly absorbed techniques and styles from experienced artists. 
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confidant
confidant
[существительное]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

доверенное лицо

доверенное лицо

Ex: She was his closest confidant, knowing all his fears and hopes. 
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dilettante
dilettante
[существительное]

a person who has an interest in a particular subject but lacks determination or knowledge on the matter

дилетант, любитель

дилетант, любитель

Ex: He dabbled in painting but considered himself more of a dilettante than a serious artist, rarely devoting enough time to master the craft. 
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nonentity
nonentity
[существительное]

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

ничтожество

ничтожество

Ex: The critic dismissed the artist as a nonentity in the art community. 
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octogenarian
octogenarian
[существительное]

a person who is between 80 and 89 years old

восьмидесятилетний, человек в возрасте от 80 до 89 лет

восьмидесятилетний, человек в возрасте от 80 до 89 лет

Ex: The village celebrated the birthday of its oldest octogenarian. 
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amazon
amazon
[существительное]

a woman who is notably tall, strong, or forceful in character or behavior

амазонка, воительница

амазонка, воительница

Ex: The warrior queen was described as an amazon leading her army into battle. 
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tutelary
tutelary
[прилагательное]

providing guardianship, protection, or guidance, often in a supervisory or spiritual sense

покровительственный, опекунский

покровительственный, опекунский

Ex: The villagers believed the mountain had a tutelary spirit guarding them. 
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aspirant
aspirant
[существительное]

an individual who actively seeks a role, title, or achievement, often with ambition and determination

кандидат

кандидат

Ex: The aspirant trained for years to become a professional athlete. 
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vogue
vogue
[существительное]

the latest fashion trend or style of the time

мода

мода

Ex: The new clothing line quickly became the vogue among fashion enthusiasts. 
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idiosyncrasy
idiosyncrasy
[существительное]

an unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person

идиосинкразия

идиосинкразия

Ex: His constant humming while working is an idiosyncrasy of his. 
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orthodox
orthodox
[прилагательное]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

православный

православный

Ex: The school required students to adhere to orthodox dress codes, including uniforms and modest attire. 
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to comport
to comport
[глагол]

to act or behave in a particular way, often referring to personal manners, attitude, or bearing

вести себя, держаться

вести себя, держаться

Ex: She always comports herself with grace in public. 
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penchant
penchant
[существительное]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

склонность

склонность

Ex: She has a penchant for making people laugh. 
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propensity
propensity
[существительное]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

склонность, пристрастие

склонность, пристрастие

Ex: He has a propensity for taking risks, which makes him a successful entrepreneur. 
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