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A1 verb /seɪ/

say

сказать
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Она сказала мне привет.
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.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

бесшовный
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Бесшовный процесс оформления заказа повышает удовлетворенность пользователей.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

рыба-скорпион
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Рыба-скорпион имеет опасные шипы, которые могут вводить яд.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

искренний; подлинный; без притворства
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Она извинилась искренне за свою ошибку.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

скальпель
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Хирург осторожно использовал скальпель, чтобы сделать первый разрез.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

тротуар
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Дети играли на тротуаре.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

похотливый
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Таблоид опубликовал похабную историю о знаменитости.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Громкий звук напугал детей.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

самообладание
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Его самообладание во время кризиса было замечательным.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

слюна
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
Стоматолог попросил её прополоскать слюну во рту.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

синус
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Он страдал от инфекции синусов, которая вызвала головную боль.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

почва
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
Почва в этой области красноватая.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

расщепление
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Политическая партия пережила расщепление из-за идеологических разногласий.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

спасать, сохранять
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Важно сохранить деньги на экстренные случаи.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

скрининг или показ
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Больница предложила бесплатное медицинское обследование для всех сотрудников.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

тупик
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Переговоры закончились тупиком.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

носки
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Мне нужно купить новые носки для зимы.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

предлагать
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
Он предложил пойти в новый ресторан на ужин.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

уверенный; точно
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Я уверен, что он придет завтра.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

подлежащий
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Геологическое исследование выявило подлежащие слои горных пород.
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.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

сом
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
Сом — одна из самых крупных пресноводных рыб Южной Азии.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

социальная справедливость
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Социальная справедливость обеспечивает равенство возможностей.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

живой
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Живой старик танцевал с радостью на свадьбе.
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 /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

рыба Роху
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
Рыба Роху обычно готовится с пряностями в бенгальских домах.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

поразительный
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Выступление фокусника было просто поразительным.
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.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

геодезист
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Геодезист измерил землю для строительства.
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

пространственный
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
Учёный изучал пространственное расположение звёзд.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

шов
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
Врач использовал шов, чтобы закрыть рану.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

пятно; след
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
На его белой рубашке была пятно от кофе.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

сдаваться
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

исследование космоса
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

звездный; яркий;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Мы наслаждались звездным ночным небом, когда мы лагерировали в горах.
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 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

серьезно
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
Она восприняла этот вопрос очень серьезно.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

наблюдение
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Наблюдение за школой является обязанностью директора.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

произносить с шипящим звуком
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
Актер произнес свои реплики с шипящим звуком для драматического эффекта.
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

усиление шторма
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
Усиление шторма связано с изменением климата.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

паяльник
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Он припаял сломанные провода.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

сбрасывать кожу / болотистая местность
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Змея сбросила свою старую кожу.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

серп
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Фермер собрал пшеницу с помощью традиционного серпа.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

коробка для мыла
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Она купила красивую коробку для мыла для ванной.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

защита
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Были введены новые меры защиты для предотвращения утечек данных.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

юг
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
Солнце восходит на востоке и садится на юге.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

пена
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Волны разбивались о скалы, оставляя пену в воздухе.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

подписчик
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Она подписчица ежемесячного журнала.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

самоуничижение
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Его постоянное самоуничижение заставляло других чувствовать себя неудобно.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

серебряный карп
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
Серебряный карп широко разводится на рыбных фермах по всей Азии.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

самоутверждение
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Ежедневное самоутверждение может повысить вашу уверенность в себе.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

строгость
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
Строгость новых правил удивила всех.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

преемник
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Генеральный директор объявил о своей отставке и назначил своего преемника для компании.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

подпись
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Пожалуйста, поставьте свою подпись внизу документа.
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.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

оценка
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Он забил победный гол в последнем матче.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

перегревать
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Инженеры перегревают пар, чтобы повысить эффективность турбины.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

статистик
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Статистик представил результаты опроса с большой ясностью.
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 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

сани
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Дети катались на санях с заснеженной горы.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

строфа
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Стихотворение начинается с строфы, описывающей природу.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

сферичность
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
Сферичность мяча позволила ему гладко катиться по земле.
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.
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

пространство
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
Исследование космоса расширяет человеческие знания.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

внезапно
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
Машина внезапно остановилась посреди дороги.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

человек, признанный святым или добродетельным; очень добрый или терпеливый человек
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Мать Тереза была канонизирована католической церковью.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

заикаться
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
Нервный студент начал заикаться во время своей речи.
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.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

переключить
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Я переключился с кофе на чай.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

шорты
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Он носил пару синих шорт на пляже.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

улитка
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Улитка оставила блестящий след, ползая по листу.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

дым
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
Дым от автомобилей ухудшает качество воздуха.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

сосать
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Младенец сосет пустышку.
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

должен
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
Я вернусь до заката.
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 /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

разнообразный
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
Магазин продает фрукты, одежду и разнообразные товары.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

мыло
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
Пожалуйста, мойте руки с мылом и водой.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

синхроничность
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
Синхроничность их мыслей удивила всех.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

конкретный
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Составьте конкретный план, чтобы победить прокрастинацию.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

нищета
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Они жили в нищете без базовых удобств.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

стоять
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Пожалуйста, встаньте, когда учитель войдёт.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

сжимать
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Она сжала тюбик с зубной пастой, чтобы извлечь последнюю часть.
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.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

говорить
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Она может свободно говорить на трёх языках.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

череп
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Доктор внимательно проверил рентгеновский снимок черепа.
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.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

сторона
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Магазин находится сбоку от дороги.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

серьезный, уважаемый
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Он пришел из серьезной семьи.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

чувствительный
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Чувствительные системы требуют точной обработки.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

модный и привлекательный; с элегантностью или вкусом в облике
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Она надела стильное платье на вечеринку.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

строительная леса
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Рабочие установили строительную леса для покраски внешней стороны здания.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

ограничение, критика
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Новый закон наложил жесткие ограничения на свободу слова.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

научный
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Научные открытия продолжают формировать наше понимание мира.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

удовлетворить
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
Большой обед утолил его голод.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

счастье
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила 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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

ленивый
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Она была слишком ленивой, чтобы встать с кровати рано.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

упростить
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Учитель упростил сложное уравнение для студентов.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

погружать
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
она погрузила одежду в воду перед тем, как ее постирать.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

счастье
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

светить
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Солнце будет ярко светить завтра.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

шербет
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
В жаркие дни она наслаждается стаканом лимонного шербета.
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.