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B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.
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 verb /stɜːr/

stir

перемешивать
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Она перемешала суп, чтобы убедиться, что он не сгорит.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

предвзятое мнение
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
Статья имела политический уклон.
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 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

скорпион
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Скорпион спрятался под камнем в течение дня.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

витрина, показывать что-то привлекательным или выгодным способом
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Выставка продемонстрировала лучшие работы художника.
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 noun /spæm/

spam

спам
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Мой почтовый ящик полон спам-писем, которые мне нужно удалить.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

недостаток; ошибка; дефект
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Несмотря на его многочисленные таланты, у него есть несколько недостатков.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

стремиться
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Она стремится быть лучшей ученицей в своем классе.
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 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

крепкий
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
Плотник сделал прочный деревянный стол.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.
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 /ˈskændəl/

scandal

скандал
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
Роман политика стал общественным скандалом.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

сарказм
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Его сарказм часто заставлял людей смеяться, но иногда обижал их.
B2 noun /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 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

специализированный
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях.
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 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

постоянно
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Прибыль компании постоянно растет.
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 /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.
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 /slæŋ/

Slang

сленг; неформальный язык
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Подростки использовали сленг, который их родители не могли понять.
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 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 /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

сенсационный; впечатляющий; ошеломляющий
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Сенсационное выступление оставило зрителей без слов.
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 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 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 /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

без слов
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Она была без слов, когда получила награду.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

превосходство
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Его превосходство в математике было очевидно по его баллам на тестах.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

серьезность; строгость; тяжесть
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Серьезность шторма вызвала широкие разрушения по всему городу.
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 /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

симуляция
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
Симуляция помогла студентам понять сложную теорию.
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 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

брить
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Он любит бриться каждое утро перед работой.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

кислый
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Молоко стало кислым и пахнет ужасно.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

крутить
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

шпатула
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Я использовал лопатку, чтобы перевернуть блины на сковороде.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

сенсация; возбуждение; волнение; интерес
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Новый певец стал сенсацией за одну ночь.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

специализироваться
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

шелк
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.
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.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

возможная ситуация
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Компания подготовилась к худшему сценарию.
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 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

близорукость; ограниченное мировоззрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Его короткозоркое решение бросить школу рано повлияло на его карьерные перспективы.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

саботаж
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Завод был закрыт из-за акта саботажа.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

рыдать громко
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Она начала всхлипывать, не в силах сдержать слезы, услышав новость.
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.
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 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.
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 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 /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 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

бороться
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Многие регионы борются с экономическим восстановлением.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

наблюдение
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Государственные агентства проводят наблюдение за киберугрозами.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

поверхностный
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Его понимание темы было довольно поверхностным.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

сенатор
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Сенатор страстно говорил о экологической политике.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

слабый; больной; бледный
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
Больной ребенок нуждался в дополнительном уходе и внимании.
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 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 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.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

попивать
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Она медленно попивала чай, читая газету.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

социально
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Он очень активен социально и посещает много мероприятий.
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 adjective /stiːp/

steep

крутой, чрезмерный
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Туристы поднялись по крутой горной тропе.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

шитье
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Она любит шить свою одежду по выходным.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

гладко; без проблем
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
Машина едет гладко по новой трассе.
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.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

торжественный
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
День начинается с торжественной церемонии у мемориала.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.
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 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

резко
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Цены резко выросли после объявления.
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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 /spaɪn/

Spine

позвоночник; центральная опора структуры
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Она повредила позвоночник в аварии.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

одиночество
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
Одиночество может дать возможность для глубоких размышлений.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

моряк
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Опытный моряк управлял кораблем через шторм.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

быстро забираться или смешивать
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Дети быстро забрались на холм, чтобы поймать воздушного змея.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

эгоистично
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Он эгоистично забрал все печенья.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

сенат
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Сенат проголосовал за новый законопроект о здравоохранении.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

скользкий
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Он провел скользкую презентацию, чтобы впечатлить инвесторов.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

симптом
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Громкий звук напугал детей.
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 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

устойчивый
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Устойчивые практики уменьшают воздействие на окружающую среду.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

социология
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Она изучает социологию в университете.
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 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

стратегии
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Эффективные стратегии могут смягчить последствия изменения климата.
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 /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

человек, который спит; что-то, что неожиданно достигает успеха
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Фильм оказался неожиданным хитом.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

директор
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Директор посетил классы, чтобы проверить прогресс.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

сигналы
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Сигналы из глубокого космоса были зафиксированы на прошлой неделе.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

размах
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Мост имеет размах более 500 метров.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

спонтанный
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Их спонтанный танец под дождем был красивым.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

сбрасывать
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Деревья сбрасывают свои листья осенью.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

зловоние; неприятный запах
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
Мусор создал ужасный запах в кухне.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

мягко или тихо
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Она говорила мягко, чтобы не разбудить малыша.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

взлетать / быстро увеличиваться
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Орел взлетел высоко над горами.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

новое предприятие
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Стартап получил финансирование от инвесторов.
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 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 /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.
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 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

трущобы
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Правительство работает над улучшением условий в трущобах.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

статистика
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Статистика показала увеличение числа пользователей в прошлом году.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

стимулировать
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Подобающий солнечный свет стимулирует рост растений.
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 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

тереть
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Чрезмерное трение глаз вредно.
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 /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

синтез, комбинирование
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
Синтез идей с различных точек зрения привел к инновациям.
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.