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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.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

улитка
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Улитка оставила блестящий след, ползая по листу.
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.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

складывать или накапливать
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Он аккуратно сложил книги на полке.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

счастье
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

стенты
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Стенты были успешно установлены с использованием роботизированных технологий.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Сьерра Клуб
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
Джон Мьюир основал Сьерра Клуб в 1892 году для защиты дикой природы.
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 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

масштабируемость
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Новое программное обеспечение предлагает высокую масштабируемость для крупных предприятий.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

связанный с могилой, мрачный
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
Покинутое здание было охвачено сепулькральной тишиной.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

нить / застрявший
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
Шторм оставил многих туристов на острове.
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 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.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

пучок пшеницы
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Фермер нес пучок пшеницы на своем плече.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

оратор
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
Оратор произнес вдохновляющую речь на конференции.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

успокаивающее средство
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Врач прописал седативное средство, чтобы помочь пациенту уснуть.
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 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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

разделенный
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
С момента развода они живут в отдельных домах.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Он взял лопату, чтобы очистить снег с подъезда.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Технологический сектор быстро растет.
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.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

должен
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Тебе следует учить для экзаменов.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

сосать
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
Ребенок начал сосать свой палец.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

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

Settlement

поселение; соглашение
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

разделить
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Война раздробила семьи и друзей.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

священнический
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Ритуал имел явно священнический характер.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

секта
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Группа разделилась на разные секты из-за доктринальных различий.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

строфа
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Стихотворение начинается с строфы, описывающей природу.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

юго-запад
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Они поехали на юго-запад страны на отдых.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

трехмерное произведение искусства, обычно из камня, металла или дерева
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
Статуя Свободы - знаменитая достопримечательность в Нью-Йорке.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

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

summation

сумма, резюме
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Адвокат дал мощное резюме дела.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

сегмент; часть; разделённая часть
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Апельсин был разделён на восемь сегментов.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

потомок
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Он потомок богатой индустриальной семьи.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

шербет
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
В жаркие дни она наслаждается стаканом лимонного шербета.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

мнение
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Общественное мнение было резко против новой политики.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

непоколебимый; стойкий; решительный
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Она оставалась непоколебимой в своем стремлении помочь бедным.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

воробей
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
Воробей весело чирикал с ветки дерева.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

сочувствующий; понимающий; чуткий;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Она была очень симпатичной, когда я рассказал ей о своих проблемах.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

отважный
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Отважный солдат никогда не сдавался.
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.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

окружать
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Горы окружают маленькую деревню.
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 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

связанный с схемой или кратко изложенный
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
Инженер предоставил схематическое изображение проекта.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
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 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

установить
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Контракт стыпулирует, что оплата должна быть произведена в течение 30 дней.
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.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

сходство; подобие
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Между двумя картинами есть поразительное сходство.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

счастье
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

стимулянт
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Кофе - это обычный стимулянт, который помогает людям оставаться бодрыми
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

солнечный удар
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
Рабочий пострадал от солнечного удара после работы на улице весь день.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

шокирующий
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
Новость о происшествии была шокирующей для всех.
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.
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.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

подошва; подошва обуви
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
У меня есть волдырь на подошве стопы.
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 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

достаточно
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Она училась достаточно, чтобы сдать экзамен.
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.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

спонтанно
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Дети учатспонтанно через взаимодействие с ровесниками.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

величественный и достойный
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Величественный особняк стоял в конце длинной подъездной дороги.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

закат солнца
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Романтический закат раскрасил небо в золотые цвета.
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.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

человек, занимающий подчинённое положение; в армии, младший офицер
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Сабальтерн был ответственен за руководство небольшим отрядом солдат.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

сцена
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
Актер поднялся на сцену, чтобы произнести свою речь.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

море
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Мы пошли плавать в море.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

инфицированный
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
Врач немедленно обработал септическую рану пациента.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

мошенник
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
Полиция наконец поймала известного мошенника.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Она сделала супер работу над проектом.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

оценка
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Он забил победный гол в последнем матче.
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

удовлетворение
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
Она почувствовала большое удовлетворение после завершения проекта.
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

заставить кого-то или что-то казаться глупым или препятствовать эффективности и энтузиазму
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Повторяющиеся задачи, похоже, отупляли креативность работников.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

ситар
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Ситар создает красивые раги в индийской классической музыке.
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.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

побуждать / мотивировать
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Похвала учителя побудила его учиться усерднее.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

время года / приправлять
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
Весна — мой любимый сезон года.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

переключить
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Я переключился с кофе на чай.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

берег; побережье; пляж
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Мы шли вдоль берега, собирая ракушки.
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

полезный
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
Авария стала полезным напоминанием о том, чтобы водить осторожно.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

грех
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Он исповедал свой грех священнику.
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

краткосрочный
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
Инвестиции в акции могут приносить краткосрочную прибыль.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

выразительность
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Выразительность проблемы была выделена в дебатах.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Сатана
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Согласно религиозным текстам, Сатана искушает людей к греху.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

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

salmon

лосось
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Они подали жареного лосося на ужин.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

вопящий и угрюмый; капризный
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Ребёнок стал вопящим, когда не мог получить свою любимую игрушку.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

восход солнца
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Мы посмотрели на красивый восход солнца с вершины горы.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

сани
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Дети катались на санях с заснеженной горы.
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 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

шелковый; мягкий; гладкий;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Она надела красивое шелковое платье на вечеринку.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

заменить
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Этот новый закон заменит старые правила.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

хранение
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
Склад предлагает много места для хранения.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

пилить пилой
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
Плотник пилит дерево на куски.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

овца
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Фермер держит большое стадо овец.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

синопсис
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Издатель попросил автора представить одностраничный синопсис романа.
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 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

блокировать
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Свидетель пытался заблокировать процесс во время расследования.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

трясти
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
Землетрясение заставило здание трястись.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

социальная ловкость
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Она справилась с деликатной ситуацией с замечательным savoir-faire.
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.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

ленивец
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
Ленивец отказался вставать с кровати даже в полдень.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

синхронизация
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
Синхронизация движений танцоров поразила зрителей.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

приветственная речь
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Она произнесла приветственную речь на церемонии вручения дипломов.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

упростить
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Учитель упростил сложное уравнение для студентов.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

стройный
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Она выглядела стройной в своем новом платье.
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 verb /sluː/

slew

резко повернуть
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
Машина резко повернула на скользкой дороге.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

обстановка
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Место действия фильма было красивым пляжем.
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.