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C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

шафран
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Шафрановая ткань выглядела прекрасно на солнечном свете.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

плотник
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Опытный плотник нарезал бревна на доски.
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

шоппинг
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
Она провела день, покупая одежду.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

кровавый
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
Хирург осмотрел сангвинозный discharge из раны.
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

стандарт
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
Этот автомобиль соответствует всем стандартам безопасности.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

сенсация; возбуждение; волнение; интерес
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Новый певец стал сенсацией за одну ночь.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

чувствующий
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Люди — чувствующие существа, способные рассуждать.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

лицемерно набожный
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Он дал лицемерную речь о честности, хотя сам был коррумпирован.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

стратегические инсайты
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Стратегические инсайты направляют политику.
A1 verb /sel/

sell

продавать
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
Они продают свежие фрукты на рынке.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

оформленный
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
Скульптура была оформлена как человеческая фигура.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

курировать
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Её наняли для того, чтобы она курировала строительный проект.
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

социальный
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
У неё очень социальная личность, и она любит встречать новых людей.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

слоновое яблоко
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
Слоновое яблоко имеет уникальный вкус, который многим нравится.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

беспокойство, забота
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Его мать проявила большую заботу о его безопасности.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

сверхъестественный
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
Старый дом, по слухам, обладал сверхъестественными силами.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

предположение
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Его план был основан на предположении, что рынок быстро восстановится.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

льстивый / ложная вежливость
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
Продавец дал льстивую речь, которая показалась фальшивой.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

вздыхать
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Она вздохнула с облегчением, когда услышала хорошие новости.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

растяжение
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Она вывихнула лодыжку, когда бегала в парке.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

установить
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Контракт стыпулирует, что оплата должна быть произведена в течение 30 дней.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

идти с гордостью
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Он гордо прошел по сцене после того, как выиграл награду.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

пучок пшеницы
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Фермер нес пучок пшеницы на своем плече.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

цветок дурмана
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Цветок дурмана цветет ночью с сладким запахом.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

священный
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Священный храм посетили тысячи паломников.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

подводное судно
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Учёные исследовали глубокий океан с помощью подводного судна.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

обаятельный и изысканный
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Он был изысканным джентльменом, который впечатлил всех на вечеринке.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

чувственный
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Сад был наполнен чувственными цветами и ароматами.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

синдром
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Синдром Дауна влияет на физическое и умственное развитие человека.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

старение
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Биолог изучал сенесценцию растений, чтобы понять старение.
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

костюм
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
Он надел черный костюм на свадьбу.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

ужалить
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Пчела ужалила его в руку, пока он занимался садоводством.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

скоро; через короткое время; кратко
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
Встреча начнется скоро.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

спорадический
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Регион испытал спорадические дожди в течение недели.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

незавершенный
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Детали проекта все еще были незавершенными.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

значительно
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
Экономика значительно улучшилась за последние десять лет.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

тонуть
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Корабль тонет в глубоком океане.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

стереть
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Он стер свои ботинки о тротуар.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

простыня
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Мне нужно чистое простыня, чтобы накрыть кровать.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

горка
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Дети наслаждались игрой на горке в парке.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

суррогат
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
Суррогатная мать родила ребенка после того, как выносила его девять месяцев.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

стимулянт
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Кофе - это обычный стимулянт, который помогает людям оставаться бодрыми
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

блестящие украшения
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Её платье было покрыто серебристыми блестящими украшениями, которые сверкали на свету.
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

самый высокий женский или детский голос
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Она пела прекрасно в сопрановом регистре во время концерта.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

негодяй
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Этот негодяй обманул старика и украл его сбережения.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

черствый; старый; не свежий
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Хлеб стал черствым после того, как пролежал три дня.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

маленький; ограниченный; узкий
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Она живет в маленькой квартире рядом с университетом.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

лебедь
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Элегантный лебедь скользил бесшумно по воде.
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

казаться
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
Он кажется усталым после долгого путешествия.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

язвительная критика
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Критик написал язвительную критику о фильме.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

падальщик / сборщик мусора
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Скопы являются природными скэвенджерами, которые очищают окружающую среду.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

одинаковый
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Мы носили одинаковые платья на вечеринке.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

связанный с мудростью
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Монах поделился учениями, связанными с мудростью, со своими учениками.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

стереотип
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Это стереотип, что все геймеры асоциальны.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

брить
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Он любит бриться каждое утро перед работой.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

ситар
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Ситар создает красивые раги в индийской классической музыке.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

солёная рыба
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
Солёная рыба — это традиционный способ сохранения морепродуктов.
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

краткосрочный
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
Инвестиции в акции могут приносить краткосрочную прибыль.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

синоним
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Для многих людей её имя — синоним щедрости.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

козел отпущения
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Он стал козлом отпущения за плохие результаты команды.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

пятнистый; отмеченный; замеченный
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Пятнистая пантера двигалась бесшумно через джунгли.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

смуглый
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Моряк имел смуглое лицо после многих лет под солнцем.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

синтетический
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Синтетические химикаты используются в переработанных продуктах.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

недосыпание
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Недосыпание может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

угодливый
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
Его угодливая манера раздражала коллег.
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

изучать
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
Я изучаю математику каждый вечер.
A2 noun steɪt

state

государство
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Государство объявило новую языковую политику.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

поток
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Поток жизни не остановить.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

саботаж
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Завод был закрыт из-за акта саботажа.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

существенный
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Компания внесла существенные изменения в свою политику.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

стипендия
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Она получила стипендию для учебы за границей.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

счастье
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

тратить
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Я трачу слишком много денег на книги.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

статус
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Его социальный статус улучшился после повышения.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

вещи
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Она упаковала все свои вещи в чемодан.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

сэндвич
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Я сделал куриный сэндвич на обед.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

вкусный
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Она испекла вкусный шоколадный торт для вечеринки.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

значение
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Открытие имеет большое значение для медицинских исследований.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

сланец
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Регион богат сланцем и месторождениями природного газа.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

солнце
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Солнце восходит на востоке и заходит на западе.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

серебро
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
Серебряное кольцо сверкало на солнце.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

предположить
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Она предположила, что он не придет на встречу.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

тщательное расследование
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Новый закон находится под тщательным расследованием законодательным органом.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

побуждать / мотивировать
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Похвала учителя побудила его учиться усерднее.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

аналогично
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
Аналогично, мы можем достичь успеха с помощью преданности и усердной работы.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

зарплата
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Она получает хорошую зарплату за свою работу учителем.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

стратегема
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
Генерал разработал хитрый стратегему, чтобы обмануть врага.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

скользить
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Кошка вошла в комнату, не издавая ни звука.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

редкий
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
Растительность была редкой в пустыне.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

мнение
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Общественное мнение было резко против новой политики.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

ложный / фальшивый
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Отчет был основан на ложных утверждениях.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

обманчивый
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
Аргумент политика был обманчивым, он звучал убедительно, но не имел реальных доказательств.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

недостатки
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Институциональные недостатки негативно сказываются на поведении студентов.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Она уверенно прошла по сцене.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

включать
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Малые детали были включены в основную тему.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

писанный
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Священник привел писанный пример во время проповеди.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

солнечный
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Этот дом работает на солнечной энергии.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

музыкальная композиция (соната)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Она исполнила прекрасную сонату Бетховена на пианино.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

выход на пенсию с пенсией
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
Компания решила суперпенсионерить своих старших сотрудников после тридцати лет службы.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

шипящий звук
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Поэт использовал сибилянт для создания мягкого, шипящего эффекта в стихах.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

полосатый
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Мышечные волокна были видны как полосатые под микроскопом.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

сталь
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Здание было построено из стали, чтобы обеспечить его долговечность.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

юмористическое подражание
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Комик пародировал речь политика, чтобы развеселить публику.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

искать в мусоре
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Дети искали еду на свалке.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

горячий и сухой ветер
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
Сирокко сделала город невыносимо горячим и пыльным.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

скептик
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
Ученый был скептически настроен к теориям без твердых доказательств.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

змеиный кабачок
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
Змеиный кабачок растет в изогнутой, змеиобразной форме в саду.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

певец
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Певец прекрасно выступил на концерте вчера вечером.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

опрос, анкетирование
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Они провели опрос, чтобы понять предпочтения клиентов.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

жадный
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Он слишком жадный, чтобы купить подарок для своего друга.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

социально
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Он очень активен социально и посещает много мероприятий.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

оглушающий
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
Стенториозный голос учителя заглушил шумный класс.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

звездные фрукты
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
Когда вы нарезаете звездные фрукты, они выглядят как красивые желтые звезды на вашей тарелке.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

синтезировать
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Учёные синтезируют новые соединения для медицинских исследований.