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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 /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

подрывной
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Группа была запрещена за свои подрывные действия.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

обдуманный
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Её ответ был спокойным и обдуманным, не импульсивным.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

кричать
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Она закричала, когда увидела паука.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

расточитель
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Молодой принц был известен как расточитель, тратящий свое состояние на роскошные вечеринки.
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.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

стимуляция
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
Стимуляция снижает стресс и способствует расслаблению.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

ограничение, критика
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Новый закон наложил жесткие ограничения на свободу слова.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

превратить в более высокие действия
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Она сублимировала свой гнев, рисуя красивые пейзажи.
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 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

седировать
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
Медсестра оседлатила пациента перед операцией.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

выбранный
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Он был одним из выбранных кандидатов на стипендию.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

подписывать
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Пожалуйста, подпишите контракт внизу страницы.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

солнечный удар
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
Рабочий пострадал от солнечного удара после работы на улице весь день.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

незрелый
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Его незрелое поведение поставило в неловкое положение его друзей.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

крепкий
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
Плотник сделал прочный деревянный стол.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

самоуважение
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Она отказалась компрометировать свое самоуважение, принимая несправедливое отношение.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

гробница
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Древний король был погребен в великой гробнице.
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 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

ужалить
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Пчела ужалила его в руку, пока он занимался садоводством.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

без слов
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Она была без слов, когда получила награду.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

скелет
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Учитель показал студентам человеческий скелет на уроке биологии.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

решения
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Биотехнология предоставляет решения для экологических проблем.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

строгий
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Правительство ввело строгие меры в период кризиса.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

священный
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Священный храм посетили тысячи паломников.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

сестринство
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Феминистское движение создало сильное чувство сестринства среди женщин.
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, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

парусный спорт
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Мы летом ходили на озере под парусами.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

сатиризировать
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
Пьеса сатирает жадность современных корпораций.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

тщательно исследовать или осматривать
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Учёный тщательно исследовал данные перед публикацией своих выводов.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

софистицированный
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Софистицированные дизайны улучшают эстетику.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

осадок
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
Река несла осадки вниз по течению во время наводнения.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

потомок
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Он потомок богатой индустриальной семьи.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

семилетний
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Этот фестиваль - семилетняя традиция в деревне.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

сладости
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Дети наслаждались традиционными сладостями во время фестиваля.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

склад
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Склад служил сторхаусом для всех импортированных товаров.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

споткнуться
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Он споткнулся на неровном тротуаре.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

быстро забираться или смешивать
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Дети быстро забрались на холм, чтобы поймать воздушного змея.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

стабилизация
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Стабилизация структуры была необходима после землетрясения.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

последствия
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Рубцы на легких могут быть последствиями тяжелой пневмонии.
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.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

успокаивать
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
Мать успокоила своего плачущего малыша нежной колыбельной.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

структурированный
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Структурированный план выполнения критичен для успеха.
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?
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

искать в мусоре
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Дети искали еду на свалке.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

временная работа
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Она работала учителем в течение короткого времени, прежде чем уехать за границу.
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.
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

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

Safeguard

защита
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Были введены новые меры защиты для предотвращения утечек данных.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

синоним
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Счастливый и радостный - синонимы.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

сексуплицировать
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
Через два квартала кампания увеличила их ежедневные регистрации в шесть раз.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

оптимистичный
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
Несмотря на трудности, она оставалась оптимистичной насчет будущего.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

мудрый
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Его мудрое руководство спасло компанию от провала.
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.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

мыло
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
Пожалуйста, мойте руки с мылом и водой.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

рабский
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Его рабская преданность традиции предотвратила любые инновации.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

лежать на спине
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Он лежал на траве, смотрел на звезды.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

особенный
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Этот подарок очень особенный для меня.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

пар
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Чайник парил на плите.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

отважный
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Отважный солдат никогда не сдавался.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

удовлетворение от чужого несчастья
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Он почувствовал шаденфройде, когда его соперник потерпел неудачу.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

неопрятный или неухоженный на вид; грязный и изношенный
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
Неряшливый старый пес бродил по улицам, ища еду.
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.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

сжатие
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Компания сообщила о сокращении прибыли в этом квартале.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

кровавый
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
Хирург осмотрел сангвинозный discharge из раны.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

низкий, грязный или низкого качества
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Он избегал этот убогий ночной клуб в центре города.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

сказать
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Она сказала мне привет.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

крепкий / толстый
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Толстый мужчина легко поднял тяжелую коробку.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

сок / ослаблять
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Долгий путь начал ослаблять его энергию.
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 adjective /skænt/

Scant

скудный
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Было очень мало доказательств, чтобы поддержать его утверждение.
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.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

улица
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Он шел по улице в парк.
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

больной; тошнит; плохо
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
Она осталась дома от работы, потому что чувствовала себя больной.
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 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

поношенный; в плохом состоянии; с признаками износа; несправедливый или жестокий
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Его поношенная одежда показывала, что он путешествовал несколько дней.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

желудок
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
У меня болит живот после того, как я слишком много поел.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

настройка
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
Настройка мероприятия заняла несколько часов.
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.
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 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

лёгкая работа
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Ему дали лёгкую работу в университете как награду за его лояльность.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

синерезис
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Йогурт показал синерезис, когда жидкость отделилась сверху.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

гробница; могила;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Сепулькре древнего короля было обнаружено археологами.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

маленькое количество
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Она добавила всего лишь немного специй в блюдо.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

силлогизм
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Философ объяснил концепцию силлогизма с помощью простых примеров.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

искусственный, натянутый
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Его речь звучала натянуто и заученно.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

болезнь; заболевание
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
Она взяла время от работы из-за болезни.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

возможная ситуация
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Компания подготовилась к худшему сценарию.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

погружать
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
она погрузила одежду в воду перед тем, как ее постирать.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

создавать зубчатый край
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
Ремесленник серрит нож для лучшего реза.
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.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

трюк, достижение, препятствовать росту
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
Актёр исполнил опасный стант в фильме.
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 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

незамужняя женщина
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Роман изображал добросердечную незамужнюю женщину, которая заботилась о детях в деревне.
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 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

доказывать
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
Юрист работал, чтобы подтвердить эти претензии с помощью твердых доказательств.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.
C1 noun /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.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

супермаркет
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Она пошла в супермаркет, чтобы купить продукты.
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

иногда
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
Иногда я гуляю вечером.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

магазин
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Мне нужно идти в магазин, чтобы купить продукты.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

жеребец для разведения
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
Ферма владеет мощным жеребцом для разведения.
C1 noun /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.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

юг
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
Солнце восходит на востоке и садится на юге.