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A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

с
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
Я знаю её с детства.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

так называемый
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
Так называемый эксперт не смог ответить на вопрос.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

воображаемый рай
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Они описали остров как современный Шангри-Ла.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

рыба-меч
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Рыба-меч может плавать со скоростью до 60 миль в час.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

кровавый
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
Битва была одним из самых кровавых конфликтов войны.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

соблазнять
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
Реклама была разработана, чтобы соблазнить покупателей купить роскошные товары.
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 /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

высокомерный
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Она подарила ему высокомерную улыбку, как будто он был ниже её.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

устаревший
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Фабрика была наполнена устаревшими машинами, которые замедляли производство.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

камень
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
Он бросил камень в озеро.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

плита
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Рабочие положили бетонную плиту для фундамента.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

положение / репутация
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
У него высокий статус в обществе за его благотворительную работу.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

симбиотическое отношение
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
Симбиоз между двумя компаниями привел к взаимному росту.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

скудный
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Было очень мало доказательств, чтобы поддержать его утверждение.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

рыба-скорпион
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Рыба-скорпион имеет опасные шипы, которые могут вводить яд.
A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

тихий; спокойный; молчаливый
Meaning
making no sound; quiet; not speaking
Example
The library was completely silent during study hours.
Библиотека была полностью тихой во время учебных часов.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

социальная ответственность
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
Социальная ответственность должна быть частью образовательной программы.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

дрожать
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Она вздрогнула при мысли о том, чтобы идти одной в темном лесу.
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.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

сексуальность
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Она откровенно говорила о своей сексуальности и идентичности.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

рычание, пробка
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Собака зарычала на незнакомца возле ворот.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

насыщение
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Насыщение рынка похожими продуктами снизило продажи.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

южный
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Она переехала в южный город для работы.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

сеанс спиритизма
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Они провели сеанс спиритизма, чтобы связаться с их покойной бабушкой.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

поставка. снабжение.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Цепочки поставок обеспечивают доступность ресурсов.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

превосходство; высший авторитет или власть
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
Страна установила морское превосходство в регионе.
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.
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 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

приостановка
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Игрок получил трехматчевую приостановку за плохое поведение.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

особенный
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Этот подарок очень особенный для меня.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

счастье
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

настройка
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
Настройка мероприятия заняла несколько часов.
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.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

геодезист
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Геодезист измерил землю для строительства.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

вонь
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Запах мусора заполнил переулок.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

сбережение
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Регулярные привычки сбережений обеспечивают финансовую безопасность.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

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

Sawder

подхалимство; льстивые речи
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Его подхалимство не могло убедить никого в его искренности.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

умелый; опытный; мастер
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
Умелый хирург выполнил операцию с большой точностью.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

предсказатель
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
Король проконсультировался с предсказателем перед тем, как отправиться на войну.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

мерцать
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
Алмазное кольцо мерцало под ярким светом.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

сочный
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

удовлетворение от чужого несчастья
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Он почувствовал шаденфройде, когда его соперник потерпел неудачу.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

слог
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
Слово 'компьютер' состоит из трех слогов.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

подметать
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Она подметает пол каждое утро.
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 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 /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.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

предательство
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Активист был обвинен в предательстве за его подстрекательские речи.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

трезвость
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Он поддерживает свою трезвость уже пять лет.
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.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

спорадический
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Регион испытал спорадические дожди в течение недели.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

обжигать
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
Огонь обжёг стены здания.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

скупиться
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Не скупись на качество, когда покупаешь новый ноутбук.
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.
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 /ˈskænti/

Scanty

малый по размеру или количеству; недостаточный; едва достаточный
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
В лагере беженцев было мало продовольствия.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Его специализация — итальянская кухня.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

ил
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
Река отложила слои ила вдоль своих берегов.
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 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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

серьёзный; задумчивый; важный;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
Это серьёзное дело, которое требует немедленного внимания.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

превосходящий; лучший
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Этот продукт превосходит все остальные на рынке.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

мускулистый и сильный
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
У атлета было мускулистое телосложение, которое показывало его силу.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

изолировать, прятать
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Углерод, захваченный деревьями, может быть изолирован на годы.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

тыквенный спонж
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
Тыковный спонж может быть съеден, когда он молод, или высушен для изготовления натуральных губок.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

давать скупо
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Он никогда не скупится в своих усилиях помочь бедным.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

дополнительный
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
В пьесе были несколько дополнительных актеров, чтобы заполнить фоновые сцены.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

осесть
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Они решили осесть в тихой деревне.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

специя
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Она добавила щепотку специй в карри для усиления вкуса.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

угодливый
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
Его угодливая манера раздражала коллег.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

устойчивая сельскохозяйственная практика
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Устойчивые сельскохозяйственные практики защищают окружающую среду, обеспечивая продовольственную безопасность.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

хитрость
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Они использовали хитрость, чтобы избежать уплаты налогов.
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.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

сенсорный центр
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Сенсорный центр пациента был затуманен после аварии.
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.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

стипендия
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Она получила стипендию для учебы за границей.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

персонал
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Персонал в больнице очень полезен.
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.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

ручей
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Маленький поток тек через луг.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

слепо следующий
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Последователи никогда не ставили под сомнение мнения своего учителя.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

убивать
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Герой поклялся убить дракона.
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.
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.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

солнце
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Солнце восходит на востоке и заходит на западе.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

качели
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Дети любят качаться в парке.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

поверхность; верхний слой
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
Подводная лодка всплыла на поверхность океана.
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.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

докер
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Докеры работали без усталости, чтобы разгрузить груз до рассвета.
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 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

пень дерева, озадачить
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
Этот вопрос совершенно озадачил студентов.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

вредная женщина / маленькое животное, похожее на мышь
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
Пьеса описывает решительную женщину как вредную женщину.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

юго-восток
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Город находится на юго-востоке страны.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

социальная справедливость
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Социальная справедливость обеспечивает равенство возможностей.
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 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

сравнение
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
Она использовала сравнение, чтобы описать свои глаза, как яркие звезды.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

мрачный
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
На похоронах была мрачная атмосфера.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

снобистский
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Она казалась снобистской, потому что избегала разговаривать с официантами.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

статус кво
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Правительство решило сохранить статус кво до дальнейшего рассмотрения.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

семя
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Я посадил семя в саду.
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.
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

секстет
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
Джазовый секстет заполнил маленький клуб теплым, многослойным звуком.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

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

Synonym

синоним
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Счастливый и радостный - синонимы.