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C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

саго
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Она приготовила пудинг из саги на десерт.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

подчинить
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Империя пыталась подчинить соседние королевства.
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 /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

мятежный
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Активист распространял мятежные листовки среди толпы.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

гладко; без проблем
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
Машина едет гладко по новой трассе.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

ударить
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Молния ударяет по высокому зданию во время шторма.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

второсортный
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
Фильм был увлекательным, но явно второсортным по сравнению с оригиналом.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

солневая энергия
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Солнечная энергия жизненно важна для снижения выбросов углерода.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

тяжело
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Пациент был тяжело ранен в аварии.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

низкий, грязный
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Роман раскрывает грязную сторону городской жизни.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

глубокое знание
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Его сагасити сделало его великим лидером.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

порочить
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Скандал порочил репутацию политика.
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

подписаться
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
Я подписался на несколько онлайн-журналов.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

болезнь; заболевание
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
Она взяла время от работы из-за болезни.
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 noun /swiːt/

suite

люкс
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

салат
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Она приготовила свежий салат с латук, помидорами и огурцами.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

субтитры
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Используйте субтитры для лучшего понимания.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

претензия на поверхностные знания
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Его речь была полна сайолизма, не впечатлив никого.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

соленый
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Соленая океанская вода сделала её жаждущей.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

берег; побережье; пляж
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Мы шли вдоль берега, собирая ракушки.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Она сделала супер работу над проектом.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

тренировочная игра
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
Команда провела тренировочную игру перед началом официального сезона.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

саркастичный
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Она сделала саркастическое замечание о его кулинарии.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

экологическая сукцессия
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Лесная сукцессия происходит, когда старые экосистемы заменяются новыми.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

бесстыдный
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
Бесстыдный политик отказался извиняться за свои ошибки.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

серафический
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Она подарила ему серофическое улыбку, которая успокоила его страхи.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

страдание
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Они пытались облегчить его страдание с помощью лекарства.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

повестка в суд
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Свидетель получил повестку для явки в суд на следующей неделе.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

крутить
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

синхронизировать
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Танцоры должны синхронизировать свои движения.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

достаточность
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Достаточность поставок пищи критична для выживания.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

простофиля
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Они обращались с ним как с простофилей, который не мог понять ничего сложного.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

безопасность
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Компания ставит безопасность на рабочем месте выше всего.
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

секрет
Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
Он рассказал мне секрет о его детстве.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

влияемый
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Дети очень легко поддаются влиянию и могут поверить тому, что им говорят.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

ухмылка самодовольства
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Он ухмыльнулся, когда выиграл спор.
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

система
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
Образовательная система нуждается в серьезных реформах.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

глупость
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Его глупость вызвала много проблем для команды.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

человек, который выжил, особенно человек, оставшийся в живых после события, в котором другие погибли
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Она выжившая от рака, которая теперь помогает другим пациентам.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

позиция
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Компания заняла твердую позицию по защите окружающей среды.
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.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

подошва; подошва обуви
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
У меня есть волдырь на подошве стопы.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

хмурить брови
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Она нахмурилась, услышав несправедливое замечание.
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

спать
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
Мне нужно спать восемь часов каждую ночь.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

рукав
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Она закатила рукава перед тем, как начать готовить.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

подавление
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Подавление свободы слова привело к протестам.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

длинная узкая полоса ткани, бумаги, пластика или другого материала
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Она оторвала полоску бумаги от блокнота.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

стратегия
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
Стратегия обеспечила успех.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

predlozhenie; nakazanie
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Sudya prisudil yemu pyat' let tyur'my.
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.
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

умение
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
Ее умение в живописи впечатлило всех.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

синод
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Синод собрался, чтобы обсудить реформы в церкви.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

скользкий
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Пол был очень скользким после уборки.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

чихать
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Мне пришлось чихнуть во время встречи.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

святость
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Святость жизни никогда не должна быть скомпрометирована.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

относящийся к законам или регламентам, ограничивающим личные расходы на предметы роскоши
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
В средневековой Европе законы по ограничению расходов ограничивали ношение дорогих тканей только аристократией.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

сепаратист
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Сепаратистская группа потребовала независимости от центрального правительства.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

оптимистичный
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
Несмотря на трудности, она оставалась оптимистичной насчет будущего.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

студия
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
Певица записала свою новую песню в студии.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

корабль
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Грузовой корабль отплыл из порта на рассвете.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

трафарет
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Художник использовал трафарет, чтобы нарисовать одинаковые звезды на стене.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

субъективный
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Красоту часто считают субъективным понятием.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

школа
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Дети пошли в школу вместе.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

пристально смотреть
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Она пристально смотрела на картину часами.
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

заставить кого-то или что-то казаться глупым или препятствовать эффективности и энтузиазму
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Повторяющиеся задачи, похоже, отупляли креативность работников.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

временная работа
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Она работала учителем в течение короткого времени, прежде чем уехать за границу.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

подхалимство; льстивые речи
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Его подхалимство не могло убедить никого в его искренности.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

специя
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Она добавила щепотку специй в карри для усиления вкуса.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

секунда; второе место
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Он занял второе место в гонке.
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

прорастать
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
Семена начали прорастать после нескольких дней дождя.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

тлеть
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Огонь тлел несколько часов, прежде чем погас.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

женщина-пресс-секретарь
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Пресс-секретарь компании объявила о новом продукте.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

расточитель
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Молодой принц был известен как расточитель, тратящий свое состояние на роскошные вечеринки.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

докер
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Докеры работали без усталости, чтобы разгрузить груз до рассвета.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

удивлённый
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Я был удивлён, увидев моего старого друга на рынке.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

стигматизировать
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Люди с определенными заболеваниями часто несправедливо стигматизируются.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

сжиматься
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Свитер уменьшился после стирки в горячей воде.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

звуковой
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
Самолет создал громкий звук, когда он преодолел звуковой барьер.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

малая миска
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Она подала суп в маленькой миске.
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.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

достаточный; подходящий для цели; удовлетворительный
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
У нас достаточно времени для завершения проекта.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

систематический
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Компания использовала систематический подход для решения проблемы.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

спадать
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
После шторма уровень воды начал спадать.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

секреция
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
Секреция инсулина имеет решающее значение для регулирования уровня сахара в крови.
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

великолепный, величественный, возвышенный
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
Великолепная красота горного пейзажа потрясла меня.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

подметать
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Она подметает пол каждое утро.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

хладнокровие
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Она произвела впечатление на всех своим хладнокровием во время интервью.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

помощь
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Благотворительность предоставила помощь жертвам наводнения.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

солнечный удар
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
Рабочий пострадал от солнечного удара после работы на улице весь день.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

бич / наказание
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
Болезнь и бедность остаются бичом во многих регионах.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

успокаивать
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
Мать успокоила своего плачущего малыша нежной колыбельной.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

ужин
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Мы обычно едим ужин около семи часов.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

эгоистичный
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Он был слишком эгоистичен, чтобы поделиться своей едой с другими.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

учёный
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
Учёный предложил реформы, основанные на данных.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

сакралигийный
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Картина была раскритикована как сакралигийная.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

овца
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Фермер держит большое стадо овец.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

оптимизация
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
Оптимизация процессов может значительно снизить операционные расходы.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

семя
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Я посадил семя в саду.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

самодовольный
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Он носил самодовольную улыбку после победы в дебатах.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

жертвенный
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
Ягненок был использован как жертвенная жертва в ритуале.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

поддерживать
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
Семья поддержит своего сына в учебе.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

сидячий
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Сидячий образ жизни может привести к множеству проблем со здоровьем.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

общительный; дружелюбный; экстраверт
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Она очень общительная и легко находит друзей.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

прозвище
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
Знаменитый лидер был известен под прозвищем 'Железная Леди'.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

насыщение
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Насыщение рынка похожими продуктами снизило продажи.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

гнусный
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
Газета раскрыла позорное прошлое политика.
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

сокращать
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
Она решила сократить свою речь, чтобы уложиться в отведенное время.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

общество
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Общество играет важную роль в формировании ценностей индивида.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

приседать
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Он присел, чтобы завязать шнурки.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

полусознательный
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Он был полусознателен после аварии и едва мог ответить.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

персонал
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Персонал в больнице очень полезен.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

незамужняя женщина
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Роман изображал добросердечную незамужнюю женщину, которая заботилась о детях в деревне.