4000 CPE Vocabulary List

пучка bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together

детский лепет immature; half-baked, like a sophomore

��ейсмических caused by an earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking

шатаются sway; walk as if unable to control one's movements

чувствительных able to feel;  responsive to external conditions; susceptible to attitudes of others

тлеть burn without flame; be liable to break out at any moment

гладкий having an even, smooth surface; smooth; not rough or harsh

Скептик doubter; a person who suspends judgment until evidence has been examined

залп release or discharge of bombs or firearms; forceful verbal or written assault

скряга one who is very reluctant to spend money; a miser; a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

сардонической disdainful or ironically humorous; cynical; scornful and mocking

мешок bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; enclosed space

эшафот a temporary platform for workers; bracing framework; a platform for execution

очень большое количество a large number or quantity

перестрелка minor battle in war; minor or preliminary conflict or dispute

сковороде long-handled stewing pan or saucepan sometimes having legs; a vessel for stewing meat

срез a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something

уединяться isolate; separate; keep away from others

детский лепет immature; half-baked, like a sophomore

торжественность seriousness; gravity; religious or ritual ceremony

симбиоз the interdependent relationship between groups or species, often mutually beneficial

усмешкой show contempt by turning up the nose or by a particular facial expression; speak derisively; show mirth awkwardly

лодка small, light sailboat; small boat propelled by oars

детский лепет immature; half-baked, like a sophomore

срез a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something

блестки small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation

благотворное tending to improve; beneficial; favorable to health

точки зрения a mental position from which things are viewed

симметричные proportionally balanced; even; having a likeness in the form and size

сфера ball; globe; a particular aspect of life or activity

эшафот a temporary platform for workers; bracing framework; a platform for execution

лодка small, light sailboat; small boat propelled by oars

тлеть burn without flame; be liable to break out at any moment

Сплит break apart; cut; divide

старая дева a woman who has remained single beyond the conventional age for marrying; one whose occupation is to spin

скряга one who is very reluctant to spend money; a miser; a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

эшафот a temporary platform for workers; bracing framework; a platform for execution

симбиоз the interdependent relationship between groups or species, often mutually beneficial

устойчивости a situation in which something is not likely to move or change; constancy

благотворное tending to improve; beneficial; favorable to health