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B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.
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.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

стереотип
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Это стереотип, что все геймеры асоциальны.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

призывать, вызывать
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Король призвал своих советников в суд.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

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

surgeon

хирург
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

голод
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Многие люди погибли от голода во время голодомора.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Она уверенно прошла по сцене.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

супруг
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Каждый сотрудник может включить своего супруга в план медицинского страхования.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

морская звезда
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Морская звезда медленно двигалась по дну океана в поисках пищи.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

скептический; недоверчивый; сомневающийся в правде чего-либо
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Многие ученые остаются скептически настроенными по поводу новой теории.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

ошеломить, потрясти
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
Новость о её внезапной отставке ошеломила всех.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

значение
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Открытие имеет большое значение для медицинских исследований.
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 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

осада
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Осадка замка продолжалась три месяца.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

общительный; дружелюбный; экстраверт
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Она очень общительная и легко находит друзей.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

подозрительный; сомнительный
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
Полиция нашла его поведение очень подозрительным.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

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

structural

структурный
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
Структурная целостность моста была проверена после шторма.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

качать
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Деревья качались мягко на ветру.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

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

supposedly

якобы
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Якобы он лучший игрок в команде.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

одновременно
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Он работал над двумя проектами одновременно.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

сержант
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
Сержант отдал приказы солдатам перед миссией.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

чихать
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Мне пришлось чихнуть во время встречи.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

указать
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

трезвый; серьезный и вдумчивый; умеренный
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Он остался трезвым на протяжении всего праздника.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

символ
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Голубь - это символ мира.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

умно; стильно; быстро
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Он был одет стильно для деловой встречи.
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.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

семь чудес света
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Семь чудес света отражают человеческое величие.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

осада
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Замок пал после долгой осады.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

раздражительный; легко злой
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Она стала раздражительной, когда трафик заставил её опоздать на встречу.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

подозрение
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Полиция арестовала его по подозрению в краже.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

шрам
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
Авария оставила постоянный шрам на его лбу.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
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.
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, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

социалист
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Он известный писатель-социалист.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

стебель / остановить
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Садовник срезал стебель розы; Новые политики направлены на то, чтобы остановить поток загрязнения.
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.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.
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.
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 /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 /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

зловещий
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Покинутое здание имело зловещую атмосферу.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

зритель
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
Стадион был заполнен возбужденными зрителями.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

исследование космоса
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

тяжело
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Пациент был тяжело ранен в аварии.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

пятно; след
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
На его белой рубашке была пятно от кофе.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

эскиз
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Он сделал быстрый эскиз пейзажа.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

подписка
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

уволить
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
Компания уволила его за плохую работу.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

акционер
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Каждый акционер имеет право голосовать на ежегодном собрании.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

седло для лошади; нагрузить кого-то ответственностью
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Он оседлал лошадь перед тем, как поехать на прогулку.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

статистический
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Отчет предоставляет статистические данные о росте населения.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

зрелище
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Фейерверки создали захватывающее зрелище на ночном небе.
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.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

бегло читать
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Она пробежала глазами по отчету перед встречей.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

поздравить
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Солдаты поздравили своего командующего офицера.
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

сито
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
Она использовала сито, чтобы отделить муку от комков.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

рукав
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Она закатила рукава перед тем, как начать готовить.
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.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

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

self-esteem

самооценка
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Развитие самооценки требует времени и постоянных усилий.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

поселенец
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Поселенцы прибыли в новый город и начали строить дома.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

дать что-то лишнее / спасать
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Можете ли вы уделить мне несколько минут вашего времени?
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

суперфуды
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Черника и шпинат - это суперфуды, богатые витаминами.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

по-видимому, кажется спокойным
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Он был по-видимому спокойным, несмотря на хаос вокруг него.
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 ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

стимул
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Растения реагируют на внешний стимул.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

приостановить
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
Компания решила приостановить его членство.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

гладить
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Она мягко погладила кошку.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

полоса или линия; двигаться очень быстро в определенном направлении
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Молния пронеслась по ночному небу.
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.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

слабый
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Бизнес замедляется во время сезона дождей.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

ispugat'
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Gromkij zvuk ispugnul rebyonka.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

существенное влияние
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Существенное влияние возможно даже при нескольких часах волонтерской работы.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

тайно
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Она тайно спланировала вечеринку-сюрприз для своей подруги.
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.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

остатки
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Собака съела остатки со стола.
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.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

сценарий
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
Актер выучил свои реплики из сценария.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

субсидия
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Правительство предоставляет субсидию на топливо для контроля цен.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

брат/сестра
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
У неё три брата и сестры, два брата и одна сестра.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

крик
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Она закричала, когда увидела паука.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

саммит
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Саммит обсудил важнейшие глобальные проблемы.
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.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

дефицит
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Недостаток воды угрожает сельскому хозяйству.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

студийный; посвящённый учёбе
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Она усердная студентка, которая проводит часы в библиотеке.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

просторный; вместительный
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
В доме есть просторная гостиная с высокими потолками.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

редкий; трудно найти; существующий в небольших количествах
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
Свежее вода становится все более редким ресурсом в пустынных регионах.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

напряжение; давление; усталость;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Долгие часы работы оказали давление на его здоровье.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

человек или вещь, которая что-то начинает; первое блюдо на обеде
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Первое блюдо на обеде было свежее салат.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

коробка с приправами
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Она открыла коробку с приправами, чтобы найти тмин для своего карри.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

скульптор
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Скульптор потратил месяцы на создание прекрасной мраморной статуи.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

учёный
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Он написал учёную статью о древней философии.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

образец; экзепляр; проба
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Учёный собрал образец крови для анализа.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

недосыпание
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Недосыпание может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

следующий / последующий
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
В последующие годы компания быстро расширялась.
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 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 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

прожектор
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Певец гордо стоял в свете прожектора.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

превосходный
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Отель предоставил превосходное обслуживание во время нашего пребывания.
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.