B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

затенённый; подозрительный; нечестный;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

Затенённый бизнесмен заключил подозрительную сделку.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

сезонный

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

Многие компании нанимают сезонных работников во время каникул.

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

сын

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

Его сын очень талантлив в музыке.

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

подозревать

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

Я подозреваю, что он лжет о своем местонахождении.

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

существующий или действующий ниже порога сознания, воспринимаемый или влияющий на чей-то ум без его ведома

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

Реклама часто содержит подсознательные сообщения.

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

сейсмический

Meaning

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

Example

The region is known for its seismic activity.

Регион известен своей сейсмической активностью.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

моряк

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

Опытный моряк провел корабль через бурю.

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

сокращать

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

Она решила сократить свою речь, чтобы уложиться в отведенное время.

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.

A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

короткий; краткий

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long

Example

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

Совещание было очень коротким, продолжалось всего десять минут.

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

рабство

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

Многие люди боролись, чтобы освободиться от рабства, навязанного колониальной системой.

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

значительно

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

Новая политика значительно улучшила условия труда.

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.

C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

насыщение

Meaning

The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.

Example

High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.

Продукты с высоким содержанием клетчатки обеспечивают длительное насыщение.

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

крутой, чрезмерный

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

Туристы поднялись по крутой горной тропе.

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

строго

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

Курение строго запрещено в здании.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

предположительный

Meaning

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

Example

The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.

История оказалась предположительной, без доказательств, которые бы её поддерживали.

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

духовный; религиозный; священный

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

Она нашла духовный мир через медитацию.

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

недостатки

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

Институциональные недостатки негативно сказываются на поведении студентов.

C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

неряшливый

Meaning

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

Example

His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.

Его неопрятный внешний вид произвел плохое впечатление на собеседовании.

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

спонсор

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

Компания стала основным спонсором мероприятия.

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

скульптура; искусство создания объектов путем вырезания

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

Музей выставляет древнегреческую скульптуру.

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.

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.

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

старение

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

Биолог изучал сенесценцию растений, чтобы понять старение.

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

значительно

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

Экономика значительно улучшилась за последние десять лет.

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

пропитанный

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

Город пропитан историей и традициями.

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.

C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

отрезанный

Meaning

short and detached in sound or style, often used in music

Example

The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.

Пианист играл ноты в ритме стаккато.

A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

звук

Meaning

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

Example

The bell sounded across the valley.

Колокол прозвучал через долину.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

синкопированный

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

Джазовый номер имел синкопированный ритм, который воодушевил толпу.

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

каменный гроб

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

Музей выставил красиво вырезанный каменный гроб из Древнего Египта.

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

коробка для мыла

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

Она купила красивую коробку для мыла для ванной.

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

подавлять

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

Он подавил смех во время серьезной встречи.

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

позиция

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

Компания заняла твердую позицию по защите окружающей среды.

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

заикаться

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

Нервный студент начал заикаться во время своей речи.

A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

умный; остроумный; хорошо одетый; стильный

Meaning

intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish

Example

She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.

Она приняла умное решение инвестировать в технологические акции.

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

просеять / внимательно осматривать

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

Она просеяла муку, прежде чем добавить ее в тесто для торта.

A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

predlozhenie; nakazanie

Meaning

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

Example

The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.

Sudya prisudil yemu pyat' let tyur'my.

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

строгий; требующий точного соблюдения правил

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

Учитель очень строгий относительно сроков сдачи домашних заданий.

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

великолепный, величественный, возвышенный

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

Великолепная красота горного пейзажа потрясла меня.

B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

специально

Meaning

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Example

This gift was specially made for you.

Этот подарок был сделан специально для тебя.

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

шоппинг

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

Она провела день, покупая одежду.

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.

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.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

отдельно

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Они решили поехать на конференцию отдельно.

C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

синергизировано, объединено, скоординировано

Meaning

Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.

Example

The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.

Команды были синергизированы для максимизации производительности.

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

страшный

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

Этот фильм ужасов был действительно страшным.

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

сила; мощность; физическая сила

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

Регулярные тренировки помогают развивать мышечную силу.

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

скользкий

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

Он провел скользкую презентацию, чтобы впечатлить инвесторов.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

подсолнух

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

Поле подсолнечников выглядело потрясающе на ярком солнце.

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

маленькая лодка

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

Рыбак греб своей маленькой лодкой через озеро.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

сарказм

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

Его сарказм часто заставлял людей смеяться, но иногда обижал их.

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

фамилия

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

Пожалуйста, напишите ваше имя и фамилию в форме.

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

корабль

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

Грузовой корабль отплыл из порта на рассвете.

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

статистика

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

Статистика показала увеличение числа пользователей в прошлом году.

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.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

полосатый

Meaning

marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes

Example

The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.

Мышечные волокна были видны как полосатые под микроскопом.

B2 verb /swer/

swear

клясться

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

Я клянусь сказать правду.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

стереотипный

Meaning

Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.

Example

His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.

Его стереотипные шутки не впечатлили публику.

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

великолепно

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

Она выступила великолепно на танцевальном конкурсе.

C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

натрий

Meaning

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

Example

Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Натрий — это важный элемент для поддержания баланса жидкости в организме.

C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

шумно дышать носом

Meaning

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

Example

The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.

Ребёнок начал сопеть после того, как долго плакал.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

школа

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

Дети пошли в школу вместе.

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

разделяемый

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

Эти два вопроса разделяемы и должны быть обсуждены независимо.

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

маленькая статуэтка

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

Художник выиграл золотую маленькую статуэтку за свою работу.

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

сильный, резкий

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

Явное различие между бедностью и богатством было очевидно в городе.

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

поразительный

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

Ее поразительная красота привлекла внимание всех.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

связанный с хирургией

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Она прошла хирургическое лечение для восстановления повреждений.

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.

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

стая рыб

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

Мы видели стаю рыб у берега.

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

скандал

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Роман политика стал общественным скандалом.

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

ударить с силой

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

Он с силой закрыл дверь после ссоры.

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 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

царапать

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

Ребенок начертил все на стене.

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

ступор

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

Он остался в ступоре после того, как услышал шокирующие новости.

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 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

отважный

Meaning

Brave, determined, and courageous

Example

The stouthearted soldier never gave up.

Отважный солдат никогда не сдавался.

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

социальный

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

Социальные выгоды космического туризма обсуждаются.

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

седьмой

Meaning

constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth

Example

Her birthday is on the seventh of July.

Её день рождения — седьмое июля.

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

управлять

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

Он аккуратно вел машину по узкой улице.

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.

C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

скетч

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

Студенты исполнили забавный скетч на мероприятии.

B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

душа

Meaning

the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature

Example

She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.

Она вложила своё сердце и душу в своё произведение искусства.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

трущобы

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Правительство работает над улучшением условий в трущобах.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

быстрый; скоростной; ловкий;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

Служба быстрой доставки прибыла в течение часа.

B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

структура

Meaning

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Example

The structure is designed for safety and functionality.

Структура разработана для обеспечения безопасности и функциональности.

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

покрыть полосами

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

поверхность скалы была покрыта полосами от ледникового движения.

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Громкий звук напугал детей.

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.

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.

A2 noun /siːn/

scene

сцена

Meaning

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

Example

The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

Последняя сцена фильма была очень эмоциональной.

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.

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

замена

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

Замена старой системы на новую была трудной.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

символизировать

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах.

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

алый

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

Алые розы в саду выглядели великолепно на утреннем свету.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

громкое храпанье

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

Стерторозное дыхание пациента напугало медсестер.

паяльник

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

Он припаял сломанные провода.