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B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

презрение
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Она посмотрела на него с презрением.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

отрезанный
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Пианист играл ноты в ритме стаккато.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

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

songs

песни
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Слушайте песни, чтобы учить произношение.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

софист
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Его отстранили как софиста, который искажал факты, чтобы выиграть дебаты.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

питание или поддержка
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Вода необходима для человеческого существования.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

остановка
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Корабль останавливается на Фолклендских островах.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

сенсорный центр
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Сенсорный центр пациента был затуманен после аварии.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

сочный
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

государственное управление
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Лидер был похвален за свое исключительное государственное управление в ведении международных отношений.
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.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

наука
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Наука продолжает исследовать неизведанное.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

постоянно
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Прибыль компании постоянно растет.
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.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

длинное и скучное письмо
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Он произнес длинную речь против коррупции.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

медленный; вялый; неактивный
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Старый компьютер стал медленным после нескольких часов работы.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

поверхность; верхний слой
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
Подводная лодка всплыла на поверхность океана.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

снотворный
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Сомниферная лекция профессора усыпила половину класса.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

якобы
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Якобы он лучший игрок в команде.
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

что-то
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
Можешь ли ты дать мне что-то для письма?
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

обстановка
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Место действия фильма было красивым пляжем.
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.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

сильный, резкий
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Явное различие между бедностью и богатством было очевидно в городе.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

шрам
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
Авария оставила постоянный шрам на его лбу.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

мерцать
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
Алмазное кольцо мерцало под ярким светом.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

выход на пенсию с пенсией
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
Компания решила суперпенсионерить своих старших сотрудников после тридцати лет службы.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

извини
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Ей было жаль, что случилось.
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.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

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

squabble

ссориться по пустякам
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Дети спорили из-за последнего кусочка торта.
A2 verb /smel/

smell

пахнуть
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
Цветы пахнут сладко.
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 /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

хранение
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
Склад предлагает много места для хранения.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

моряк
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Опытный моряк управлял кораблем через шторм.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

петь
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
она поет прекрасно в хоре
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

размер
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Эта рубашка слишком мала по размеру для меня.
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.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

распродажа
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
Магазин проводит распродажу зимней одежды.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

курение
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Курение запрещено внутри здания.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

социальный
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
У неё очень социальная личность, и она любит встречать новых людей.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.
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 /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.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

подходящий
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Это платье подходит для свадьбы.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

студийный; посвящённый учёбе
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Она усердная студентка, которая проводит часы в библиотеке.
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

сила; мощность; физическая сила
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
Регулярные тренировки помогают развивать мышечную силу.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

съемка
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Съемка фильма заняла несколько месяцев.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

крик
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Она закричала, когда увидела паука.
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.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

опрос, анкетирование
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Они провели опрос, чтобы понять предпочтения клиентов.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Он свайпнул влево на фото.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

объем
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Проект выходит за пределы наших ресурсов.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

меч
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Рыцарь вытащил свой меч, чтобы защитить замок.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

соль (пятая нота музыкальной шкалы)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Хор репетировал пение ноты соль во время репетиции.
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.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

некоторые
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
У меня есть немного денег в кошельке.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

обман
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
Выборы были полны политических обманов.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

успешный; процветающий; победоносный
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Она была успешна в своей карьере как врач.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

колючий
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Этот колючий кактус было трудно держать без перчаток.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

симметрия
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
Симметрия здания произвела впечатление на посетителей.
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.
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 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

страж
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Страж стоял у входа в лагерь.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

метельщик
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

моряк
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Опытный моряк провел корабль через бурю.
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 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

сортировать
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Пожалуйста, отсортируйте файлы по дате.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

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

seller

счастье
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

испортить
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
Дождь испортил мероприятие на открытом воздухе.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

крайне чистый и аккуратный; безупречный
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
Дом был безупречно чистым и аккуратным после уборки.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

сбережения
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Многие люди инвестируют свои сбережения в недвижимость.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

воображаемый рай
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Они описали остров как современный Шангри-Ла.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

сапфир
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Корона была украшена большим сапфиром.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

наблюдение
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Государственные агентства проводят наблюдение за киберугрозами.
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

изучать
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
Я изучаю математику каждый вечер.
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.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

достаточно
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Она училась достаточно, чтобы сдать экзамен.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

убой / массовое убийство
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
Армия убила сотни вражеских солдат.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

быстрее скорости звука; относящийся к скоростям, превышающим скорость звука
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
Сверхзвуковой самолет преодолел звуковой барьер.
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

плита
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
Она готовила ужин на газовой плите.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

поручительство
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
Арендодатель потребовал поручительство перед сдачей квартиры.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

семена кунжута
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Посыпьте семена кунжута на хлеб перед выпечкой.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

аналогично
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
Аналогично, мы можем достичь успеха с помощью преданности и усердной работы.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

значение
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Открытие имеет большое значение для медицинских исследований.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

спам
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Мой почтовый ящик полон спам-писем, которые мне нужно удалить.
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.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

плечо
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Он носил сумку на плече.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

социальная ловкость
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Она справилась с деликатной ситуацией с замечательным savoir-faire.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

стагнировать
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
Без инноваций бизнес будет стагнировать.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

шаги
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Маленькие шаги снижают перегрузку.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

мягко или тихо
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Она говорила мягко, чтобы не разбудить малыша.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

чувствующий
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Люди — чувствующие существа, способные рассуждать.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

сбережение
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Регулярные привычки сбережений обеспечивают финансовую безопасность.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Сатана
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Согласно религиозным текстам, Сатана искушает людей к греху.
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.
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 /stɔːrm/

Storm

шторм
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
Шторм вызвал отключения электроэнергии по всему городу.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

укрепить
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
Компания укрепила свою позицию на рынке.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

обезьяноподобный
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
Учёный изучал обезьяноподобное поведение шимпанзе.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

план / заговор
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Они разработали схему, чтобы обмануть инвесторов.
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.
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.