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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 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

стигматизировать
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Люди с определенными заболеваниями часто несправедливо стигматизируются.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

стимулянт
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Кофе - это обычный стимулянт, который помогает людям оставаться бодрыми
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

общительность
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Её общительность сделала её популярной в офисе.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

опилки
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Пол был покрыт опилками от плотницких работ.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

замещать
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Цифровые платформы заменили традиционные газеты.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

привести в порядок / тип дерева
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Он привел свою комнату в порядок до того, как пришли гости.
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 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

зубчатый
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
У ножа для хлеба было зубчатое лезвие.
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 verb /sɪft/

sift

просеять / внимательно осматривать
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Она просеяла муку, прежде чем добавить ее в тесто для торта.
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 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

секторный
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
Секторные политики привлекают целевые инвестиции.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

мерцать
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
Озеро мерцало под лунным светом.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

легко обжигать
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
Огонь обжег его брови.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

сари
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Она выглядела элегантно в своём красном шелковом сари на фестивале.
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 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

шерон фрукт
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
Шерон фрукт сладкий, и его можно есть как яблоко.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

растворимый
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Сахар растворим в воде.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

бойцовский / беспорядочный
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Несмотря на небольшой размер, он был бойцовским бойцом.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

санитарная обработка
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Регулярная санитарная обработка сохраняет оборудование свободным от микробов.
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.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

святилище; храм; священное место
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Паломники посещают святилище, чтобы помолиться о здоровье.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

достаточность
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Достаточность поставок пищи критична для выживания.
C1 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 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 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 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

избегать
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Он всегда пытается избегать своих обязанностей на работе.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

стигма
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
В некоторых обществах до сих пор существует стигма, связанная с проблемами психического здоровья.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

величественный и достойный
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Величественный особняк стоял в конце длинной подъездной дороги.
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 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

дочерний; вторичный; относящийся к дочерней компании
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
Дочерняя компания управляет всеми зарубежными операциями.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

синтаксис
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Языки программирования следуют строгим правилам синтаксиса.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

долгая история
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Подъем и падение компании стало корпоративной сагой.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

ползти
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Змея поползла через траву.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

сектантский
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Регион страдает от сектантского насилия на протяжении десятилетий.
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.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

шпиль
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
Церковный шпиль был виден издалека.
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 /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

слишком упрощенный
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Его объяснение было слишком упрощенным и игнорировало ключевые детали.
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 /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 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 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

спонтанно
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Дети учатспонтанно через взаимодействие с ровесниками.
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 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

паника
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Громкий звук вызвал панику в толпе.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

порвать
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Она порвала старые документы, прежде чем выбросить их.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

стимул
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
Яркий свет и громкие звуки являются обычными стимулами для бдительности.
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 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 /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

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

synchronous

синхронный
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Синхронное обучение включает в себя онлайн-уроки в реальном времени.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

ил
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
Река отложила слои ила вдоль своих берегов.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

экономный / умеренный
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Она экономно использует слова.
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

систематическая стратегия
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
Была использована систематическая стратегия для достижения целей.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

помешать
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
Новые правила могут помешать малым бизнесам.
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 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

обязательный по закону
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
Компания должна соблюдать все обязательные по закону правила.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

клевета
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Политик подал в суд на газету за клевету.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

выходное пособие
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Компания предложила ему выходное пособие после окончания его работы.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

ловушка
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
Охотник поставил ловушку для ловли кроликов.
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.
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 verb /siːð/

seethe

кипеть от ярости
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Она кипела от ярости после несправедливого решения.
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 noun /slæb/

slab

плита
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Рабочие положили бетонную плиту для фундамента.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

счастье
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

спекулянт
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Спекулянт на недвижимости купил землю в надежде, что её стоимость возрастёт.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Саммит будущего
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Саммит будущего рассмотрел глобальные проблемы.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

счастье
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

счастливый случай
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Их встреча в кафе была совершенно счастливым случаем.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

высыхать
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Цветы высохли под палящим солнцем.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

намекающий
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Картина была очень намекающей и вызвала много споров.
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.
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 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.
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 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

тонкий и слабый
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
Тонкое дерево согнулось под тяжестью снега.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

предположение
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Его план был основан на предположении, что рынок быстро восстановится.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

успокаивающее средство
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Врач прописал седативное средство, чтобы помочь пациенту уснуть.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

слепой; без зрения
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Слепой человек шел по улице с помощью своей собаки-проводника.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

зануда
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Не будь занудой и позволь нам наслаждаться вечеринкой.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

сецессия
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
Сецессия южных штатов привела к Гражданской войне.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

серьезный, уважаемый
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Он пришел из серьезной семьи.
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

полезный
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
Авария стала полезным напоминанием о том, чтобы водить осторожно.
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 /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 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

усовершенствовать
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Поездки за границу помогли улучшить его мировоззрение.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

стратегические инсайты
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Стратегические инсайты направляют политику.
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 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 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 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

пригодный
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
Старый велосипед все еще пригоден к использованию, несмотря на свой возраст.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

статус кво
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Правительство решило сохранить статус кво до дальнейшего рассмотрения.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

задушить / удушить
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Она задушила огонь одеялом.
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 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

шелковый; мягкий; гладкий;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Она надела красивое шелковое платье на вечеринку.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

страдать от сильной жары
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Мы начали мучиться от жары в полуденное солнце.
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.
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 verb /skɒf/

scoff

насмехаться
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Он насмехался над идеей переезда за границу.
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 /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.
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 verb /siːp/

seep

просачиваться медленно
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
Вода начала просачиваться через трещины в стене.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

выдающийся
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Она дала выдающееся представление в пьесе.
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 ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

избирательное право
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Всеобщее избирательное право было важным требованием.