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C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

мудрый
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
Профессор дал мудрый ответ на сложный вопрос.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

порыв
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
Толпа устремилась вперед, когда ворота открылись.
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.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

сладкий; добрый; приятный
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
У нее сладкий голос, который всем нравится слушать.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

звездчатый анис
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Она добавила звездчатый анис в суп для аромата.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

симулякр
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
Статуя была всего лишь симулякром древнего бога.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

управление почвой
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Правильное управление почвой улучшает долгосрочную сельскохозяйственную продуктивность.
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.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

трезвость
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Он поддерживает свою трезвость уже пять лет.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

плохого качества
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Подрядчик сделал плохую работу при ремонте.
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.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

чувственный
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
Картина имела чувственную атмосферу, которая захватывала зрителей.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

структурный
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
Структурная целостность моста была проверена после шторма.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

чемодан
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Она упаковала свою одежду в чемодан для поездки.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

сон
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
Ребёнок мирно спал всю ночь.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

самоудовлетворение
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Его уикенд самоудовлетворения включал поедание сладкого и просмотр фильмов без остановки.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

кучи
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
У нее много друзей в городе.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

высушенный; сгоревший; увядший
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Оставшиеся сухие листья упали с деревьев осенью.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

разбрасывать
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Одежда была раскидана по полу.
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.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

конфисковать
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Суд решил конфисковать имущество компании.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

положить конец / шотландский виски
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
Отчет положил конец слухам о слиянии.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

скупиться
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Не скупись на качество, когда покупаешь новый ноутбук.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

юго-запад
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Они поехали на юго-запад страны на отдых.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

возглавить
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Она возглавила кампанию за экологическое сознание.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

немного
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
Температура сегодня немного увеличилась.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

блокировать
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Свидетель пытался заблокировать процесс во время расследования.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

глупый; тупой
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
Не будь глупым, конечно, ты можешь это сделать!
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

рабство
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Многие люди боролись, чтобы освободиться от рабства, навязанного колониальной системой.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

витрина, показывать что-то привлекательным или выгодным способом
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Выставка продемонстрировала лучшие работы художника.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

строгий человек по отношению к правилам
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Он очень строг к пунктуальности и не терпит задержек.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

полугодовой
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Компания проводит полугодовую встречу со всеми сотрудниками.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

подсолнух
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Поле подсолнечников выглядело потрясающе на ярком солнце.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

пятно
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
На стеклянном столе была маленькая пылинка.
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

успех
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
Успех требует сосредоточенности и решимости.
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.
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 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

великолепно
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Она выступила великолепно на танцевальном конкурсе.
A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

тихий; спокойный; молчаливый
Meaning
making no sound; quiet; not speaking
Example
The library was completely silent during study hours.
Библиотека была полностью тихой во время учебных часов.
A1 verb /send/

send

отправить
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Я отправлю вам электронное письмо с подробностями.
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.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

обертывать
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Она завернула ребенка в мягкое одеяло.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

сатира
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
Пьеса была блестящей сатирой на современную политику.
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.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

умение
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
Фокусник поразил толпу своим мастерством.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

скептицизм, сомнение
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Его скептицизм по поводу новых технологий часто делает его устойчивым к изменениям.
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.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

приостановлено
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Он был приостановлен в школе на неделю.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

где-то
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Я оставил свои ключи где-то в доме.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

серьёзный; задумчивый; важный;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
Это серьёзное дело, которое требует немедленного внимания.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

сочувствовать
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Я сочувствую вашей утрате.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

издавать резкий звук
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Машина заскрипела и резко остановилась.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

скорпион
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Скорпион спрятался под камнем в течение дня.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

так называемый
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
Так называемый эксперт не смог ответить на вопрос.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

отдельно
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Они решили поехать на конференцию отдельно.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

попивать
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Она медленно попивала чай, читая газету.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

чистый; абсолютный; прозрачный; очень крутой
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Это было чистое везение, что мы нашли это место.
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

умолять
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
Жители деревни умоляли богов о дожде во время засухи.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

рыдать громко
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Она начала всхлипывать, не в силах сдержать слезы, услышав новость.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

мазать / клеветать
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
Ребенок размазал краску по стене.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

небрежный; грязный; сделанный без внимания или заботы
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Его небрежный почерк было трудно прочитать.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

задохнуться
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Rebyonok pochti zadokhalsya, nakhodyas' v zaporozhennom komnate.
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 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

сексуальный
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Она носила сексуальное красное платье на вечеринке.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

сегмент; часть; разделённая часть
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Апельсин был разделён на восемь сегментов.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

сонливость
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
Сонливость после плотного обеда затруднила сосредоточение.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

хладнокровие
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Лидер справился с кризисом с замечательным хладнокровием.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

форма; внешний вид
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
Художник нарисовал идеальную круговую форму на холсте.
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 /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

саботёр
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
Саботёр был арестован до того, как он успел установить бомбу.
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 /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

бритьё
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Он купил новый крем для бритья.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

когда-нибудь
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Когда-нибудь я хочу путешествовать по миру.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

плавание
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
Плавание — отличный способ оставаться в форме и здоровым.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

вычитаемое
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
В уравнении 10 - 4, число 4 — это вычитаемое.
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.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

резать
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
Компания снизила цены, чтобы привлечь больше клиентов.
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

больной; тошнит; плохо
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
Она осталась дома от работы, потому что чувствовала себя больной.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

резать ножницами
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Портной аккуратно нарезал ткань.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

неопрятный или неухоженный на вид; грязный и изношенный
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
Неряшливый старый пес бродил по улицам, ища еду.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

семинар
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Профессор пригласил всех студентов на семинар по изменению климата.
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

несомненно
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
Ты несомненно сдашь экзамен, если будешь усердно учиться.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

сочувствие
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Она выразила свое сочувствие жертвам аварии.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

тереть / искать тщательно
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Она вычистила кухню до блеска.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

должен
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Тебе следует учить для экзаменов.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

дополнительный
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
В пьесе были несколько дополнительных актеров, чтобы заполнить фоновые сцены.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

счастье
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

тень
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень через сад вечером.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

значительно
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
Новая политика значительно улучшила условия труда.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

сержант-майор
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Сержант-майор проверил войска перед парадом.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

алый
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Алые розы в саду выглядели великолепно на утреннем свету.
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.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

сенсационный; впечатляющий; ошеломляющий
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Сенсационное выступление оставило зрителей без слов.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

стагнация
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Высокий уровень безработицы привел к экономической стагнации.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

стоицизм
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Его стоицизм в трудные времена был восхитителен.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

неряшливый
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Его неопрятный внешний вид произвел плохое впечатление на собеседовании.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

избирательный
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
В университете есть избирательный процесс поступления для новых студентов.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

песня
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Она спела красивую песню на концерте.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

приостановка
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Игрок получил трехматчевую приостановку за плохое поведение.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

накладывать
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
Редактор суперимпозировал текст на изображении.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

поддерживающий
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Она была очень поддерживающей в мои трудные времена.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

софистика
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
Речь политика была полна софистики.
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.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

спираль
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
Спиральная лестница вела на верхний этаж.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

морская звезда
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Морская звезда медленно двигалась по дну океана в поисках пищи.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

превосходящий; лучший
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Этот продукт превосходит все остальные на рынке.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

суеверие
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Разбить зеркало приносит семь лет неудачи, это обычное суеверие.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

залп
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Солдаты выстрелили залп, чтобы почтить память погибшего генерала.
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

бескорыстие
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
Бескорыстие - важная ценность для построения сообщества.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

сладкий лайм
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Сок сладкого лайма был освежающим в жаркий день.