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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 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.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

беспокойство, забота
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Его мать проявила большую заботу о его безопасности.
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 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.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

пригородный
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Они купили дом в тихом пригородном районе.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

счастье
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

простой
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ее объяснение было простым и ясным.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

монолог
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Монолог Гамлета — это один из самых известных отрывков в драме Шекспира.
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 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

подчинить
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Империя пыталась подчинить соседние королевства.
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 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

честный и прямой; не сложный; легко понять
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
Его объяснение было очень простым и легким для восприятия.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

счастье
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
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 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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

гибкий
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Тело гимнастки было удивительно гибким.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

сахарные конфеты
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Дети наслаждались едой разноцветных сахарных конфет на фестивале.
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.
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

снимать оболочку
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Она научилась быстро открывать устриц.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

резать ножницами
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Портной аккуратно нарезал ткань.
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.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

доля
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Каждый партнер получил равную долю от прибыли компании.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

тонкий, легкий, изысканный
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
Использование цвета художником было тонким, но мощным.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

слоговой
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Учитель объяснил слоговую структуру слова.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

фамилия
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Пожалуйста, напишите ваше имя и фамилию в форме.
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

студент
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Студенты активно участвовали в протестах.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

затененная зона
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Мы сидели в затененной зоне у берега реки.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

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

Suggestion

предложение; совет
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
У вас есть предложения по улучшению производительности нашей команды?
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

серебряный карп
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
Серебряный карп широко разводится на рыбных фермах по всей Азии.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

стереотипный
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Его стереотипные шутки не впечатлили публику.
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.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

она
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Она идет на рынок, чтобы купить овощи.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

черствый; старый; не свежий
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Хлеб стал черствым после того, как пролежал три дня.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

сжиматься
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Свитер уменьшился после стирки в горячей воде.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

спокойствие
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
Медитация помогает достичь внутреннего спокойствия.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

скульптура; искусство создания объектов путем вырезания
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Музей выставляет древнегреческую скульптуру.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

выражение или вера, отличающие определённую группу людей
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
Фраза стала политическим шибболетом во время кампании.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

распространять
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Новости быстро распространились по городу.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

курильщик
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Он заядлый курильщик и пытается бросить каждый год.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

излишек
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
В этом году в стране излишек продуктов питания.
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.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

редкий
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
Растительность была редкой в пустыне.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

туфля
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Она купила новую пару беговых туфель для тренировки.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

структура
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Структура разработана для обеспечения безопасности и функциональности.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

тощий
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Тощий мальчик едва мог поднять тяжёлую сумку.
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 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

доказывать
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
Юрист работал, чтобы подтвердить эти претензии с помощью твердых доказательств.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

кожа
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Её кожа была мягкой и гладкой.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

оковы
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Устаревшие правила сковывают малые предприятия и замедляют инновации.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

шестой
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Он финишировал на шестом месте.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

сито
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Используйте сито, чтобы слить воду с пасты.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

искать в мусоре
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Дети искали еду на свалке.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

ложка
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Он использовал ложку, чтобы поесть суп.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

страшный
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Этот фильм ужасов был действительно страшным.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

чувственный
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Сад был наполнен чувственными цветами и ароматами.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

превратить в более высокие действия
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Она сублимировала свой гнев, рисуя красивые пейзажи.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

спектр
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Фестиваль привлек людей со всего политического спектра.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

строгий
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Правительство ввело строгие меры в период кризиса.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

острый
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Это карри слишком острое для меня.
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 /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

трудный
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Подъем на гору был трудной задачей.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

тратить
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Я трачу слишком много денег на книги.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

британская валюта / отличного качества
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Ее похвалили за отличную работу над проектом.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

колючий
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Этот колючий кактус было трудно держать без перчаток.
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 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

остановка
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Корабль останавливается на Фолклендских островах.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

стойкий, верный
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Она стойкий сторонник защиты окружающей среды.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

сито
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Она использовала сито, чтобы процеживать пасту.
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 (plural) /skræps/

scraps

остатки
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Собака съела остатки со стола.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

наслаждаться
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Он наслаждался каждым куском вкусного торта.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

в секрете
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
Сделка была заключена суб роза, чтобы избежать публичного контроля.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

супрамунданный
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Монах говорил о супрамунданном мире, который за пределами материальной жизни.
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

систематическая стратегия
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
Была использована систематическая стратегия для достижения целей.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

самосознание
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Самосознание помогает понять эмоции и действия человека.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

незаконный поселенец
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Полиция вывела незаконных поселенцев из заброшенного дома.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

серебряный поднос
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Дворецкий принес чай на серебряном подносе.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

изогнутый
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Путешественники шли по извилистому пути через лес.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

угрюмый
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Она бросила на него угрюмый взгляд и ушла.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

поддерживаемый
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Предложение не было поддержано.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

снотворный
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Сомниферная лекция профессора усыпила половину класса.
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.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

научный
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Научные открытия продолжают формировать наше понимание мира.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.
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 /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

сакристия
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
Священник вошел в сакристию перед началом мессы.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

надуваться
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Она надулась в своей комнате после ссоры.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

отвлекать
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Она была отвлечена неожиданным телефонным звонком.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

плотно стоящий
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Солдаты стояли в плотных рядах, готовые к осмотру.
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

небесно-голубой
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Ее небесно-голубые глаза сияли на солнце.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

показать
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
Можешь показать мне дорогу к станции?
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

изолировать
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Монах выбрал изолироваться в горах.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

самодостаточность
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Самодостаточность помогает строить уверенность.
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.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

сланец
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Регион богат сланцем и месторождениями природного газа.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

строгий; жесткий
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Учитель дал студентам строгое предупреждение по поводу жульничества.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

доставка
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
Доставка продукции была задержана из-за погодных условий.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Цинга
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Моряки часто страдали от цинги во время долгих морских путешествий без свежих фруктов.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.
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 /straɪf/

strife

конфликт, раздоры
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Регион был разорван политическими конфликтами.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

структурный
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
Структурная целостность моста была проверена после шторма.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

услуги
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Услуги в области здравоохранения необходимы для благосостояния.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

низкий, грязный или низкого качества
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Он избегал этот убогий ночной клуб в центре города.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

резкий звук
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Резкий свист напугал всех в комнате.
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 /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.
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.
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.