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C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

косой взгляд
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Она бросила на него косой взгляд через комнату.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

суп
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Я съел тарелку куриного супа на обед.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

напуганный
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
Она боялась темноты.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

поток
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Поток жизни не остановить.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

самодовольство
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Он зашел в комнату, как будто был владельцем этого места.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

простой; легкий; без сложностей
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Это простой рецепт, который любой может следовать.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

сосать
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Младенец сосет пустышку.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

относящийся к законам или регламентам, ограничивающим личные расходы на предметы роскоши
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
В средневековой Европе законы по ограничению расходов ограничивали ношение дорогих тканей только аристократией.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

подчиненный
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Он управляет десятью подчиненными в своем отделе.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

счастье
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

с шипящим звуком
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
Слово 'snake' начинается с сибилантного звука.
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.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

сектантский
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Регион страдает от сектантского насилия на протяжении десятилетий.
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.
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

сейф; защита
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
Он хранит свои важные документы в офисном сейфе.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

длинная узкая полоса ткани, бумаги, пластика или другого материала
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Она оторвала полоску бумаги от блокнота.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Она сделала супер работу над проектом.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

дочерний; вторичный; относящийся к дочерней компании
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
Дочерняя компания управляет всеми зарубежными операциями.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

сонет
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Шекспир написал много известных сонетов о любви и красоте.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

свитшот
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Он носил серый свэтшёрт во время пробежки в парке.
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.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

ухмылка самодовольства
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Он ухмыльнулся, когда выиграл спор.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

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

slur

оскорбление / обидное замечание
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Он сделал оскорбительное замечание о её характере.
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.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

ясновидящий
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Ясновидящий предсказал большое изменение в королевстве.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

приостановлено
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Он был приостановлен в школе на неделю.
B2 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.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

самоутверждение
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Ежедневное самоутверждение может повысить вашу уверенность в себе.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

звездчатый анис
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Она добавила звездчатый анис в суп для аромата.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

страдание
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Они пытались облегчить его страдание с помощью лекарства.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

звезда
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Тысячи звезд видны на чистом ночном небе.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

скользить
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Кошка вошла в комнату, не издавая ни звука.
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

сестра
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
Моя сестра приедет к нам на следующей неделе.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

резко изменить направление
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Машина резко изменила направление, чтобы избежать собаки.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

плечо
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Он носил сумку на плече.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

склон; наклонная поверхность
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Мы поднялись по крутому склону горы.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

вещи
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Она упаковала все свои вещи в чемодан.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

выходное пособие
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Компания предложила ему выходное пособие после окончания его работы.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

выдающийся
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Она дала выдающееся представление в пьесе.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

язвительный
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Он не мог удержаться от язвительного комментария о ее платье.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

сильфида
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Она двигалась по сцене как сильфида, легкая и грациозная.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

роскошный
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Гостям подали роскошный банкет.
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

добиться успеха
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
Она упорно работала, чтобы преуспеть в своей карьере.
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.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

лень; нежелание работать или прилагать усилия
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Его лень мешала ему достичь своих целей.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

потрясающий
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Вид с вершины горы был абсолютно потрясающим.
A2 noun steɪt

state

государство
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Государство объявило новую языковую политику.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

призрачный
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Старый особняк имел призрачную атмосферу ночью.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

вычитать
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Если вы вычитаете 5 из 10, вы получите 5.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

грация и обаяние
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Его грация и обаяние сделали его популярным на социальных собраниях.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

установка
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Компания представила новый сет-ап для расположения офиса.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

женщина-пресс-секретарь
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Пресс-секретарь компании объявила о новом продукте.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

колдовство
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Жители деревни верили, что болезнь вызвана колдовством.
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.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

произносить по буквам
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Можешь произнести по буквам свое имя для меня?
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 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

сексуально
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Фильм был признан слишком сексуально откровенным для молодой аудитории.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

салат
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Она приготовила свежий салат с латук, помидорами и огурцами.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

эгоцентричный
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Он был слишком эгоцентричным, чтобы заметить тревогу своего друга.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

закат солнца
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Мы планировали добраться до деревни до заката солнца.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

обманывать
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Мошенник попытался обмануть старика, чтобы забрать его сбережения.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

юбка
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Она выбрала синюю юбку, чтобы сочетать с блузкой.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

статика
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Она изучает статику в рамках своего инженерного курса.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

крайне грязный
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Он жил в грязной комнате с поломанной мебелью.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

специалист
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Она проконсультировалась с кардиологом по поводу своего состояния.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

сериал
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Детективный сериал шел пять успешных сезонов.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

стратегема
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
Генерал разработал хитрый стратегему, чтобы обмануть врага.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

некоторые
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
У меня есть немного денег в кошельке.
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 verb /struː/

strew

разбрасывать
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Одежда была раскидана по полу.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

долгая история
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Подъем и падение компании стало корпоративной сагой.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

очарованный; завороженный
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Дети сидели зачарованные, когда маг показывал свои фокусы.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

порция
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
Он съел большую порцию риса с карри.
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 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

окружение
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

сувенир
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Я купил небольшой сувенир в магазине подарков.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

презрительный
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Она посмотрела на него с презрением, когда он сделал грубый комментарий.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

соленый
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Соленая океанская вода сделала её жаждущей.
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.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

счастье
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

стратегические инсайты
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Стратегические инсайты направляют политику.
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

воскресенье
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
Мы обычно отдыхаем дома в воскресенье.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

прогуливаться
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Мы неспешно прогуливались вдоль набережной, иногда останавливаясь, чтобы посмотреть на лодки.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

удовлетворить
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Вкусная еда полностью удовлетворила наш голод.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

белка
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
Белка собирала орехи для зимы.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

сторонник
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Она является сильным сторонником местного приюта для животных.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

искренне
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Я искренне надеюсь, что вы скоро поправитесь.
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 verb /skoʊld/

scold

ругать
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
Учитель отругал студентов за опоздание.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

самоуничижение
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Его постоянное самоуничижение заставляло других чувствовать себя неудобно.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

покорность, подача
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Ее подача отчета была оценена менеджером.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

намекающий
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Картина была очень намекающей и вызвала много споров.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

видимость; внешность
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
В хаотичном офисе был только намек на порядок
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

козел отпущения
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Он стал козлом отпущения за плохие результаты команды.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

растрачивать
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Он растратил наследство на азартные игры.
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.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

экран
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Фильм был показан на большом экране в театре.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

хранить
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Она хранит свою зимнюю одежду на чердаке.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

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

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

умело
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Она умело нарисовала портрет за два часа.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

солецизм
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Его речь была полна солецизмов и неловких фраз.
C1 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.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

молящийся
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
Молящийся человек просил милосердия у ног короля.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

уничтожение
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Суд наказал компанию за уничтожение доказательств.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

синаптический
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
Обучение укрепляет синаптические связи в мозге.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

нищета
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Они жили в нищете без базовых удобств.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

второсортный
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
Фильм был увлекательным, но явно второсортным по сравнению с оригиналом.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

суверенный, высший
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Суверенное правительство контролирует свою валюту.