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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 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

спикер
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Спикер выступил на пресс-конференции от имени компании.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

полосатый
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Мышечные волокна были видны как полосатые под микроскопом.
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 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

отправить
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
Пожалуйста, отправьте ваше задание до пятницы.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

убежище
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Лес — это убежище для исчезающих животных.
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.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

красть
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Неправильно воровать у других.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

удовлетворить
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
Огромная еда удовлетворила их голод после долгого путешествия.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

несколько
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Несколько человек посетили встречу вчера.
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 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

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

salacious

похотливый
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Таблоид опубликовал похабную историю о знаменитости.
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 /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.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

лежать на спине
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Он лежал на траве, смотрел на звезды.
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

прорастать
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
Семена начали прорастать после нескольких дней дождя.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

немного
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
Температура сегодня немного увеличилась.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

повестка в суд
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Свидетель получил повестку для явки в суд на следующей неделе.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

учёный
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
Учёный предложил реформы, основанные на данных.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

грация и обаяние
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Его грация и обаяние сделали его популярным на социальных собраниях.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

нехватка свежего воздуха; плохо вентилируемый; формальная и консервативная позиция
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
Комната была душной и нуждалась в свежем воздухе.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

сильно
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Она сильно верит в силу позитивного мышления.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

коса
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Фермер заточил свою косу перед тем, как собирать пшеницу.
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 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.
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

сейф; защита
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
Он хранит свои важные документы в офисном сейфе.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

искренний; подлинный; без притворства
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Она извинилась искренне за свою ошибку.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

слепой; без зрения
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Слепой человек шел по улице с помощью своей собаки-проводника.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

сессии, собрания, период
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Сессии длились три часа.
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.
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.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

плавать с парусами
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Они переплыли Атлантический океан прошлым летом.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

сбережения
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Многие люди инвестируют свои сбережения в недвижимость.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

умения
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Изучение новых навыков может способствовать личному и профессиональному росту.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

клясться
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Я клянусь сказать правду.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

шумно дышать носом
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Ребёнок начал сопеть после того, как долго плакал.
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.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

улица
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Он шел по улице в парк.
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?
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

поток
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Поток жизни не остановить.
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.
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.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

сидячий
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Сидячий образ жизни может привести к множеству проблем со здоровьем.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

систематический
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Компания использовала систематический подход для решения проблемы.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.
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/verb /spuːf/

spoof

юмористическое подражание
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Комик пародировал речь политика, чтобы развеселить публику.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

пятнистый; отмеченный; замеченный
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Пятнистая пантера двигалась бесшумно через джунгли.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

спасти
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
Им удалось спасти некоторые товары из огня.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

поразительный
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Ее поразительная красота привлекла внимание всех.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

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

stagnate

стагнировать
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
Без инноваций бизнес будет стагнировать.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

спецификация
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
Спецификация продукта включает все необходимые детали.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

кто-то
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Кто-то оставил свой зонтик в коридоре.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

влияемый
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Дети очень легко поддаются влиянию и могут поверить тому, что им говорят.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

резко изменить направление
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Машина резко изменила направление, чтобы избежать собаки.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

самодовольство
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Он зашел в комнату, как будто был владельцем этого места.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

устойчивый и совместный подход
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Устойчивый и совместный подход имеет решающее значение для решения экологических проблем.
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

что-то
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
Можешь ли ты дать мне что-то для письма?
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

промокший
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Его одежда была промокшей после сильного дождя.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

одинаковый
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Мы носили одинаковые платья на вечеринке.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

тайный
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Она украдкой взглянула на его заметки.
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

полезный для здоровья
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
Горный воздух полезен для здоровья и освежает.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

выбирать
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Пожалуйста, выберите ваш любимый цвет.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

жаркий и влажный, привлекательный
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Жаркая и влажная погода затрудняла сосредоточение на работе.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Садовник использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямы для посадки цветов.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

поварской слуга
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
В средние века скаллион был ответственен за чистку кастрюль и сковородок.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

удивлённый
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Я был удивлён, увидев моего старого друга на рынке.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

изношенный / старый
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Шопворн обувь была продана со скидкой.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

седировать
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
Медсестра оседлатила пациента перед операцией.
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.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

начать
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
давайте начнем встречу сейчас.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

короткий; краткий
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
Совещание было очень коротким, продолжалось всего десять минут.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

певец
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Певец прекрасно выступил на концерте вчера вечером.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

громкое храпанье
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
Стерторозное дыхание пациента напугало медсестер.
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.
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 /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

расщепление
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Политическая партия пережила расщепление из-за идеологических разногласий.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

ссориться по пустякам
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Дети спорили из-за последнего кусочка торта.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

искать
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Он решил искать совет у своего наставника.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

солома или трубка
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Она пила сок через соломинку.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

медленный; вялый; неактивный
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Старый компьютер стал медленным после нескольких часов работы.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

предмет
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
Учитель ввел новый предмет в классе.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

корабль
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Грузовой корабль отплыл из порта на рассвете.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

искать
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
Полиция обыскала дом в поисках доказательств.
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

тонкость
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
Она поняла тонкость ситуации.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

привести в порядок / тип дерева
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Он привел свою комнату в порядок до того, как пришли гости.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

последующий
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Последующие события прояснили результаты.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

хладнокровие
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Лидер справился с кризисом с замечательным хладнокровием.
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

короткий и толстый
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
Короткая толстая собачка радостно виляла хвостом.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

план / заговор
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Они разработали схему, чтобы обмануть инвесторов.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

дух; душа; энтузиазм; смелость
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
Команда показала большой дух, несмотря на проигрыш.
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

шоппинг
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
Она провела день, покупая одежду.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

убежище
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Путники нашли убежище в пещере во время сильного дождя.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

сани
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Дети были взволнованы, катаясь на санях по заснеженной деревне.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

сильфида
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Она двигалась по сцене как сильфида, легкая и грациозная.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

змеиный кабачок
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
Змеиный кабачок растет в изогнутой, змеиобразной форме в саду.
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

застенчивый; робкий
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
Тимидный студент редко высказывался на классных обсуждениях.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

суперлатив
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Её выступление было суперлативным, она получила стоячие овации.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

жертва
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Страна была освобождена благодаря жертве воинов.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

предположительный
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Это предполагаемое решение проблемы.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

сладкий; добрый; приятный
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
У нее сладкий голос, который всем нравится слушать.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

полка
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Я положил книги на полку рядом с окном.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

обаятельный и изысканный
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Он был изысканным джентльменом, который впечатлил всех на вечеринке.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

лебедь
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Элегантный лебедь скользил бесшумно по воде.