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C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

змееподобный
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
Дорога шла извилистой тропой через горы.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

полка
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Я положил книги на полку рядом с окном.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

стабильный
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
Сильная ядерная сила удерживает ядро стабильным.
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 /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

солнцестояние
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
Люди празднуют летнее солнцестояние с фестивалями и ритуалами.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

незаконный поселенец
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Полиция вывела незаконных поселенцев из заброшенного дома.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

социализм
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
В социализме ресурсы равномерно распределяются между гражданами.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

феодал
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Сеньор потребовал налоги с крестьян.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

обертывать
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Она завернула ребенка в мягкое одеяло.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

тайный
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Она украдкой взглянула на его заметки.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

чувствительный
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Чувствительные системы требуют точной обработки.
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 /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

шипящий звук
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Поэт использовал сибилянт для создания мягкого, шипящего эффекта в стихах.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

усердный; старательный;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Она была усердной в своих исследованиях, проводя часы в библиотеке каждый день.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

самоудовлетворение
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Его уикенд самоудовлетворения включал поедание сладкого и просмотр фильмов без остановки.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

кто-то
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Кто-то оставил свой зонтик в коридоре.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

раздавить
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Она случайно раздавила насекомое своим ботинком.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

падальщик / сборщик мусора
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Скопы являются природными скэвенджерами, которые очищают окружающую среду.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

расположенный
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
Отель находится рядом с пляжем.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

сидериальный
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Астрономы используют сидериальное время для отслеживания положения звёзд.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

пригород
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Они переехали в тихий пригород, чтобы растить своих детей вдали от городского шума.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

безопасность
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Компания ставит безопасность на рабочем месте выше всего.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

бесшовный
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Бесшовный процесс оформления заказа повышает удовлетворенность пользователей.
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.
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

умение
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
Ее умение в живописи впечатлило всех.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

саркастичный
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Она сделала саркастическое замечание о его кулинарии.
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.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

гибкий
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Тело гимнастки было удивительно гибким.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

ссора
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Два игрока подрались на поле после фола.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

скептический
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Она была скептически настроена к новому плану.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

ложный / фальшивый
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Отчет был основан на ложных утверждениях.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

тощий
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Тощий мальчик едва мог поднять тяжёлую сумку.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.
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.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

цветок дурмана
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Цветок дурмана цветет ночью с сладким запахом.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

изношенный / старый
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Шопворн обувь была продана со скидкой.
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 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

выходить
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Несколько штатов угрожали выйти из союза.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

съемка
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Съемка фильма заняла несколько месяцев.
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.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

симбиотический
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
Отношения между пчелой и цветком симбиотические.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

погружение
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
Погружение прибрежных районов вызывает серьезную озабоченность из-за повышения уровня моря.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

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

Suicidal

суицидальный
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
Безрассудное вождение было суицидальным поведением.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

кричать
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
Он кричал изо всех сил, чтобы привлечь их внимание.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

скрининг или показ
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Больница предложила бесплатное медицинское обследование для всех сотрудников.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

синоним
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Для многих людей её имя — синоним щедрости.
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.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

сфера
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
Земля почти идеальная сфера.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

самодостаточный
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Ферма полностью самодостаточна в производстве овощей.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

самодостаточность
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Ферма достигла полной самодостаточности в производстве пищи.
C2 noun /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.
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

сюрприз
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
Его приезд был приятным сюрпризом.
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 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 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

дрожать
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Она вздрогнула при мысли о том, чтобы идти одной в темном лесу.
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.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

неопрятная женщина
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
Дом выглядел так, как будто там жила неопрятная женщина.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

ищущий
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Ищущий путешествовал далеко, чтобы найти ответы на свои вопросы.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

вздыхать
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Она вздохнула с облегчением, когда услышала хорошие новости.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

застой
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Движение остановилось после аварии.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

змеиный кабачок
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
Змеиный кабачок растет в изогнутой, змеиобразной форме в саду.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

плохого качества
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Подрядчик сделал плохую работу при ремонте.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

спонсорство
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
Мероприятие стало возможным благодаря спонсорству нескольких крупных компаний.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

так
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Она была так счастлива с подарком.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

счастье
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила премию.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

трещина
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
В ткани была маленькая трещина.
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.
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
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 /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 /ˈslækən/

slacken

ослабить
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
Водитель сбавил скорость, когда подъезжал к деревне.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

симметричный
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Художник разработал симметричный узор на полу.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

приветствие; выражение доброй воли
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Письмо началось с формального приветствия.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

звуконепроницаемый; предотвращает проникновение или выход звука
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
В студии звукозаписи есть звуконепроницаемые стены.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

суфражистка
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Суфражистки организовали митинги, чтобы требовать избирательных прав для женщин.
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.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

пятнистая змееголовая рыба
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
Пятнистая змееголовая рыба популярна для аквакультуры в Южной Азии.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

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

specialty

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Её специализация — педиатрия.
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 /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

гнусный
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
Газета раскрыла позорное прошлое политика.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

поверхностные знания
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
У него поверхностные знания испанского.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

тень
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Мы сидели под деревом и нашли немного тени.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

рыба-скорпион
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Рыба-скорпион имеет опасные шипы, которые могут вводить яд.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

синергетический
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Синергетический эффект возникает, когда питательные вещества работают вместе.
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.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

беспокойство, забота
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Его мать проявила большую заботу о его безопасности.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

незначительный; лёгкий; тонкий; едва заметный
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
В расписании поезда было небольшое опоздание.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

экологическая сукцессия
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Лесная сукцессия происходит, когда старые экосистемы заменяются новыми.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

избирательный
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
В университете есть избирательный процесс поступления для новых студентов.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

полный семян; грязный и позорный; в плохом состоянии
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Они избегали идти по грязной части города ночью.
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

история
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
Она рассказала захватывающую историю о своих путешествиях.
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.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

добавить сверх
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
Автор решил добавить новую главу в переработанное издание.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

выбирать
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Пожалуйста, выберите ваш любимый цвет.
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 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

необыкновенный / сингулярный
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
У нее необыкновенный талант к живописи.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

синтез, комбинирование
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
Синтез идей с различных точек зрения привел к инновациям.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

полугодовой
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Компания проводит полугодовую встречу со всеми сотрудниками.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

серп
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Фермер собрал пшеницу с помощью традиционного серпа.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

носки
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Мне нужно купить новые носки для зимы.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

эгоистичный
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Он был слишком эгоистичен, чтобы поделиться своей едой с другими.
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

подписаться
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
Я подписался на несколько онлайн-журналов.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

удивлённый
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Я был удивлён, увидев моего старого друга на рынке.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

двигаться неравномерно
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Дети начали отставать на долгом походе.
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.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

простота; ясность
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
Красота дизайна заключается в его простоте.