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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.
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 /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

полный семян; грязный и позорный; в плохом состоянии
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Они избегали идти по грязной части города ночью.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

стая рыб
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Мы видели стаю рыб у берега.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

пятно, грязное пятно
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Она случайно размазала свою помаду по салфетке.
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.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

период отпуска для учебы или путешествий
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Она взяла саббатикал, чтобы исследовать свою новую книгу.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

соединять
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
Техник соединил два провода, чтобы восстановить соединение.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

рыба-меч
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Рыба-меч может плавать со скоростью до 60 миль в час.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

всплеск
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
В городе был всплеск краж.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

потомок
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Он потомок богатой индустриальной семьи.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

пролив
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Пролив Гибралтар соединяет Атлантический океан и Средиземное море.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

крайне грязный
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Он жил в грязной комнате с поломанной мебелью.
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.
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

проницательный; ловкий; умный
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
Хитрый бизнесмен заключил выгодную сделку на конкурентном рынке.
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 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

осколок
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
Он порезал палец осколком стекла.
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 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 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.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

изолировать
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Монах выбрал изолироваться в горах.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

аккуратный; в хорошем порядке; хорошо организованный
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Все было на высшем уровне перед проверкой.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

ступор
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Он остался в ступоре после того, как услышал шокирующие новости.
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.
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 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

подбрасывать, бросать
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Он повесил сумку через плечо перед тем, как уйти.
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.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

шлак
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
Фабрика сбросила шлак рядом с рекой.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

подрыв
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
Правительство обвинило повстанцев в планировании подрыва.
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.
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 /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

выходить
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Несколько штатов угрожали выйти из союза.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

пекло
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Пекельная жара затрудняла работу.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

соблазн; искушение
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Он стал жертвой соблазна легких денег.
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.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

скрытность, тихое движение
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
Кошка двигалась скрытно к своей добыче.
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 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

сенсорный
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
Сенсорная обратная связь улучшает опыт виртуальной реальности.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

незаконный поселенец
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Полиция вывела незаконных поселенцев из заброшенного дома.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

ссора
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Два игрока подрались на поле после фола.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

полный беспорядок
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
После шторма весь город был в полном беспорядке.
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

малый по размеру или количеству; недостаточный; едва достаточный
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
В лагере беженцев было мало продовольствия.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

относящийся к значению в языке
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
Модели ИИ используют семантический анализ для понимания контекста.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

масштабируемость
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Новое программное обеспечение предлагает высокую масштабируемость для крупных предприятий.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

восприимчивость
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Высокая восприимчивость к инфекциям требует дополнительного ухода.
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

торжественность
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
Церемония была проведена с большой торжественностью.
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

просить
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
Благотворительная организация просит пожертвования для жертв наводнений.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

симболизм
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Использование символизма в романе мастерски выполнено.
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 /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.
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 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

гибкий
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Тело гимнастки было удивительно гибким.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

соленость, концентрация соли
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Соленость океана варьируется в зависимости от глубины и местоположения.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

саванна (с рассеянными деревьями)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Жирафы щипали акациевые деревья на широкой саванне.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

жеребец для разведения
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
Ферма владеет мощным жеребцом для разведения.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

лень; нежелание работать или прилагать усилия
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Его лень мешала ему достичь своих целей.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

стойкий, верный
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Она стойкий сторонник защиты окружающей среды.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

вскрикнуть
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Дети вскрикнули от радости, когда они увидели сюрприз.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

садистский
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Злодей улыбался садистской улыбкой, когда причинял боль своим врагам.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

звуконепроницаемый; предотвращает проникновение или выход звука
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
В студии звукозаписи есть звуконепроницаемые стены.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

низкий, грязный или низкого качества
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Он избегал этот убогий ночной клуб в центре города.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

счастье
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

соблазнять
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
Реклама была разработана, чтобы соблазнить покупателей купить роскошные товары.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

резать
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Она срезала свободную нить с платья.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

видимость; внешность
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
В хаотичном офисе был только намек на порядок
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

хижина
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Рыбак жил в маленькой хижине у моря.
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 /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

стилус
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Она использовала стилус, чтобы рисовать на своем планшете.
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 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

плавить
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Рабочие плавят железо из руды на заводе.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

штормовой порыв
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Внезапный штормовой порыв застал моряков врасплох.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

самодостаточность
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Ферма достигла полной самодостаточности в производстве пищи.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

упрощать или повышать эффективность
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
Компания стремится оптимизировать производство для снижения затрат.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

сахарные конфеты
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Дети наслаждались едой разноцветных сахарных конфет на фестивале.
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

резко повернуть
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
Машина резко повернула на скользкой дороге.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

умный, ловкий
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Она - предприниматель с хорошими техническими знаниями.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

вонь
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Запах мусора заполнил переулок.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

растворимость
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
Растворимость соли в воде высокая.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

закат солнца
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Мы планировали добраться до деревни до заката солнца.
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 ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

синергия, сотрудничество
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
Синергия между двумя компаниями привела к успешному партнерству.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

слабость, связанная с возрастом
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Старик стал сенильным и забыл знакомые лица.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

синдикат
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Синдикат инвесторов купил struggling компанию.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

монета
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
Транзакция была проведена монетами.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

рабский
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Его рабская преданность традиции предотвратила любые инновации.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

опухший
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Ее лодыжка была опухшей после того, как она подвернула ее во время похода.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

стабилизация
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Стабилизация структуры была необходима после землетрясения.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

рост, статус
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ее интеллектуальный статус сделал ее уважаемой фигурой в академических кругах.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

сланец / планировать
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
Встреча назначена на следующий понедельник.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

исследовательно
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Она посмотрела на него с любопытством, ожидая честного ответа.
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

спасение
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
История вращается вокруг темы спасения.
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.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

призрак
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Призрак войны все еще преследует регион.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

дополнительная плата
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Билет на самолет имел дополнительный топливный сбор.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

уединение
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Она провела выходные в полном уединении в своей хижине.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

изогнутый
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Путешественники шли по извилистому пути через лес.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

краткий
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Его речь была краткой и впечатляющей.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

санкция
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Правительство ввело экономические санкции против страны.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

колдовство
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Жители деревни верили, что болезнь вызвана колдовством.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

систематические сбережения
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Систематические сбережения могут смягчить финансовые кризисы на старости лет.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

серендипити
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Найти тот старый фотоальбом было чистой серендипити.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

суперлатив
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Её выступление было суперлативным, она получила стоячие овации.
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.