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B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

второстепенный
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
Безопасность — наша основная забота, в то время как скорость лишь второстепенна.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

серьезность; важность
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Серьезность ситуации стала очевидной, когда врач заговорил.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

сильный
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Сильная оборона гарантирует победу.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

усилить
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
Коммуникация может усилить связи между людьми.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

суббота
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Мы идем на пляж в субботу.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

священнический
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Ритуал имел явно священнический характер.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

скряга
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Хозяин был таким скрягой, что никогда ничего не ремонтировал.
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 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

давать скупо
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Он никогда не скупится в своих усилиях помочь бедным.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

я
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
У неё сильное чувство себя.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

скэд рыба
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Рыбак поймал скэд в сети.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

промокший
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Его одежда была промокшей после сильного дождя.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

адвокат
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Она проконсультировалась с адвокатом перед подписанием контракта.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

солдат
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Солдат гордо шел с его подразделением.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

женщина-пресс-секретарь
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Пресс-секретарь компании объявила о новом продукте.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

торжественный
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
День начинается с торжественной церемонии у мемориала.
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 /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 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.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

сентиментальный
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Она стала сентиментальной, когда смотрела на старые семейные фотографии.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

пол
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Его спросили о его поле в кабинете врача.
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.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

команда
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Футбольная команда тренировалась усердно перед матчем чемпионата.
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.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

спокойный и мирный
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Озеро имело спокойную и мирную атмосферу.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

расходы
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Её траты на одежду были выше, чем ожидалось.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

чувствительность
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Бозе доказал чувствительность растений с помощью экспериментов.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

глупый; тупой; безмозглый
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Это было глупо с моей стороны забыть зонтик в дождливый день.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

подхалимство; льстивые речи
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Его подхалимство не могло убедить никого в его искренности.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

чемодан
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Она упаковала свою одежду в чемодан для поездки.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

невозмутимый, стойкий
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Несмотря на хаос вокруг него, он оставался спокойным и собранным.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

сильно
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Она сильно верит в силу позитивного мышления.
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.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

убежище
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Путники нашли убежище в пещере во время сильного дождя.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

соус
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Она добавила томатный соус в свою пасту.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

камень
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
Он бросил камень в озеро.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

непоколебимый, верный
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Она всегда была непоколебимым сторонником сообщества.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

сибарит
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Миллионер был настоящим сибаритом, который жил только ради комфорта и удовольствия.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

погружать
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Наводнение угрожало затопить деревню.
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.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

серьезный
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Без действий последствия изменения климата станут серьезными.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Он взял лопату, чтобы очистить снег с подъезда.
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.
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

спорт
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
Футбол - популярный спорт во всем мире.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

вид; род
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
Амазонский дождевой лес является домом для тысяч видов животных.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

солецизм
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Его речь была полна солецизмов и неловких фраз.
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.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

предмет
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
Учитель ввел новый предмет в классе.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

опухать
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

стратегический
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Стратегические политики повышают конкурентоспособность.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

расщепление
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Политическая партия пережила расщепление из-за идеологических разногласий.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

сексуальный
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
Сексуальное здоровье людей — важная тема в современной медицине.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

серийный; последовательный
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Серийный убийца был пойман после нескольких лет расследования.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

британская валюта / отличного качества
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Ее похвалили за отличную работу над проектом.
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.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

жертва
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Страна была освобождена благодаря жертве воинов.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

кормить грудью
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
Мать кошка выкармливала своих котят в корзине.
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/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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

когда-нибудь
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
Давай встретимся за кофе когда-нибудь на следующей неделе.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

софизм
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Речь политика была полна софизмов, предназначенных для того, чтобы ввести избирателей в заблуждение.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

паук
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
Паук поймал муху в своей паутине.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

солидарность
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
работники продемонстрировали солидарность во время забастовки.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

курильщик
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Он заядлый курильщик и пытается бросить каждый год.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

спадать
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
После шторма уровень воды начал спадать.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

семинар
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Профессор пригласил всех студентов на семинар по изменению климата.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

чрезмерно театральный
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Её выступление казалось чрезмерно театральным и неестественным.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

слепо следующий
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Последователи никогда не ставили под сомнение мнения своего учителя.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

сериал
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Детективный сериал шел пять успешных сезонов.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

суицид
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Профессионалы в области психического здоровья работают над предотвращением суицида.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

делить
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Он разрубил бревно на два с помощью топора.
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.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

приостановлено
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Он был приостановлен в школе на неделю.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

попивать
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Она медленно попивала чай, читая газету.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

стройный
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Она выглядела стройной в своем новом платье.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

мнение
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Общественное мнение было резко против новой политики.
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.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

устойчивая сельскохозяйственная практика
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Устойчивые сельскохозяйственные практики защищают окружающую среду, обеспечивая продовольственную безопасность.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

мошенничество
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Политика обвинили в финансовых махинациях.
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 /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.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

место
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Я забронировал место для тебя на концерте.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.
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.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

сбрасывать
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Деревья сбрасывают свои листья осенью.
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.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

человек, признанный святым или добродетельным; очень добрый или терпеливый человек
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Мать Тереза была канонизирована католической церковью.
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 /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.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

солнце
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Солнце восходит на востоке и заходит на западе.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

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

salinization

увеличение солености
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Чрезмерный полив может привести к увеличению солености сельскохозяйственных земель.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

одинаковый
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Мы носили одинаковые платья на вечеринке.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

чистый; абсолютный; прозрачный; очень крутой
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Это было чистое везение, что мы нашли это место.
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.
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

порабощение или подчинение
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
Подчинение более слабых наций колониальными державами сформировало историю.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

умение
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
Фокусник поразил толпу своим мастерством.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

самоконтроль
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
Самоконтроль важен для поддержания сбалансированной жизни.
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.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

простой
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ее объяснение было простым и ясным.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

учёный
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
Учёный предложил реформы, основанные на данных.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

жадный
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Он слишком жадный, чтобы купить подарок для своего друга.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

секретность
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Проект был проведен в полной секретности.
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

мудрый
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
Профессор дал мудрый ответ на сложный вопрос.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

раб
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Аборигенистское движение боролось за права рабов.
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 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.