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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.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

шелк
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

песчаный; песчаный
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
Песчаный пляж тянулся на мили вдоль побережья.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

покрывать маленькими точками
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
Художник покрыл холст маленькими точками, чтобы создать текстурный эффект.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

коса
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Фермер заточил свою косу перед тем, как собирать пшеницу.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

кровавый
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
Битва была одним из самых кровавых конфликтов войны.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

ispugat'
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Gromkij zvuk ispugnul rebyonka.
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 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

рычание, пробка
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Собака зарычала на незнакомца возле ворот.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

сонный
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Сомнолентная лекция заставила половину класса заснуть.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

кожа
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Её кожа была мягкой и гладкой.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

эгоистично
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Он эгоистично забрал все печенья.
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.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

остановить
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Пожалуйста, прекратите говорить во время фильма.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

рои
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Рой пчел окружил дерево.
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.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

превосходящий; лучший
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Этот продукт превосходит все остальные на рынке.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
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.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

достаточный; подходящий для цели; удовлетворительный
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
У нас достаточно времени для завершения проекта.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

небо
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Небо сегодня синее.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

льстивый / ложная вежливость
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
Продавец дал льстивую речь, которая показалась фальшивой.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

низкий, грязный
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Роман раскрывает грязную сторону городской жизни.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

саксофон
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Джазовый музыкант сыграл прекрасное соло на своем саксофоне.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

стратегии
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Эффективные стратегии могут смягчить последствия изменения климата.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

секта
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Группа разделилась на разные секты из-за доктринальных различий.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

скользить
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Кошка вошла в комнату, не издавая ни звука.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

глубокий звук
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
Сонорный голос актера наполнил весь театр.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

раздел
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Этот раздел отчета требует дальнейшего рассмотрения.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

стратифицировать
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Исследователи планируют стратифицировать данные по возрастным группам.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

шок
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
Новость о его внезапном уходе стала шоком для всех.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

щель
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Вставьте карту в щель, чтобы открыть дверь.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

извини
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Ей было жаль, что случилось.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

заботливый
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Она всегда была заботлива о благополучии своих студентов.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

так или иначе;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
Так или иначе, я успел завершить проект вовремя.
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.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

странный
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Было странно видеть его на вечеринке после такого долгого времени.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

социология
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Она изучает социологию в университете.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

безопасность
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Пищевая безопасность необходима для выживания человека.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

наглый
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
Ребёнок дал наглый ответ своему учителю.
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.
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.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

порыв
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
Толпа устремилась вперед, когда ворота открылись.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

сухой
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Сухие листья рассыпались под его ногами.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

негодяй
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Этот негодяй обманул старика и украл его сбережения.
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.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

мазь
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Она нанесла мазь на ожог на своей руке.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

счастье
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

шестой
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Он финишировал на шестом месте.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

спелеолог
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
Спелеолог принёс верёвки и фонари в тёмную пещеру.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

плавать
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
Мне нравится плавать в океане летом.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

выразительность
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Выразительность проблемы была выделена в дебатах.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

едва; едва ли; только что
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Я едва мог поверить своим глазам.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

систематический
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Компания использовала систематический подход для решения проблемы.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

растворитель, способный погасить долги
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Ацетон — это распространенный растворитель, используемый в лабораториях.
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.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

люкс
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

излишек
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
В этом году в стране излишек продуктов питания.
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.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

порождать
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
Видеоигра породила много продолжений.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

испортить
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
Дождь испортил мероприятие на открытом воздухе.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Технологический сектор быстро растет.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.
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.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

растягивать
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Атлеты растягивают свои мышцы перед тренировкой.
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.
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 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

задохнуться
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Rebyonok pochti zadokhalsya, nakhodyas' v zaporozhennom komnate.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

строгий; жесткий
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Учитель дал студентам строгое предупреждение по поводу жульничества.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

убивать
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Герой поклялся убить дракона.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

стиль
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
У нее свой уникальный стиль письма, который захватывает читателей.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

боль в животе
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
У меня болит живот после того, как я переел.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Громкий звук напугал детей.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

сельца; гнев
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Он выплеснул свой гнев на коллег после встречи.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

синдром
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Синдром Дауна влияет на физическое и умственное развитие человека.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

быстро и небрежно писать
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Он написал свою подпись внизу страницы.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

стипендия
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Исследовательский студент получает ежемесячную стипендию на расходы на жизнь.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

качели
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Дети любят качаться в парке.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

страдать
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Она страдала от сильной головной боли весь день.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

субъективный
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Красоту часто считают субъективным понятием.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

спицы / сказал
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Спица велосипеда была согнута после аварии.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

медленно
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Она шла медленно к двери.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

новое предприятие
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Стартап получил финансирование от инвесторов.
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 verb /snʌb/

snub

пренебрегать
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Он почувствовал обиду, когда его приглашение было пренебрежено.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

сито
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Она использовала сито, чтобы процеживать пасту.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

разбивать
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Стекло разобьется, если ты уронишь его.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

сигналы
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Сигналы из глубокого космоса были зафиксированы на прошлой неделе.
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.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

мудрость
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Её мудрость в решении проблем принесла ей уважение коллег.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

певец
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Певец прекрасно выступил на концерте вчера вечером.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

шпатула
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Я использовал лопатку, чтобы перевернуть блины на сковороде.
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.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

умения
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Изучение новых навыков может способствовать личному и профессиональному росту.