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C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

сон
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
Ребёнок мирно спал всю ночь.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

хмурить брови
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Она нахмурилась, услышав несправедливое замечание.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

спартанский
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
Он жил в спартанской комнате с одной кроватью и стулом.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

подрывной
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Группа была запрещена за свои подрывные действия.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

святость
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Святость жизни никогда не должна быть скомпрометирована.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

незавершенный
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Детали проекта все еще были незавершенными.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

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

stammer

заикаться
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
Нервный студент начал заикаться во время своей речи.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

жадный
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Он слишком жадный, чтобы купить подарок для своего друга.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

смеяться тихо
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
Студенты смеялись, когда учитель ошибся.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

слишком упрощенный
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Его объяснение было слишком упрощенным и игнорировало ключевые детали.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

скетч
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Студенты исполнили забавный скетч на мероприятии.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

систематические сбережения
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Систематические сбережения могут смягчить финансовые кризисы на старости лет.
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

торжественность
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
Церемония была проведена с большой торжественностью.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

сектантский
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Регион страдает от сектантского насилия на протяжении десятилетий.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

синергия, сотрудничество
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
Синергия между двумя компаниями привела к успешному партнерству.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

подавлять
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
Он подавил смех во время серьезной встречи.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

распространённая репетиция
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
Спейст репетишн помогает сохранить долгосрочную память.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

монета
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
Транзакция была проведена монетами.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

восприимчивость
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Высокая восприимчивость к инфекциям требует дополнительного ухода.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

штормовой порыв
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Внезапный штормовой порыв застал моряков врасплох.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

счастье
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

сутулиться
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
Он обрушился в кресло, выглядел уставшим.
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 verb /snɪər/

sneer

усмехаться
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Она насмехалась над его попыткой петь.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

кипеть от ярости
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Она кипела от ярости после несправедливого решения.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

устойчивая технология
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
Устойчивая технология обеспечивает более чистое будущее.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

симметричный
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Художник разработал симметричный узор на полу.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

поразительный
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Выступление фокусника было просто поразительным.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

старческое слабоумие
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Его забывчивость была приписана старческому слабоумию.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

покрывать
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Вершина горы была скрыта в тумане.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

симболизм
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Использование символизма в романе мастерски выполнено.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

насмехаться
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Он насмехался над идеей переезда за границу.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

нелегальный пассажир
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
Экипаж обнаружил нелегального пассажира, прячущегося в грузовом отсеке.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

выдающийся
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Она дала выдающееся представление в пьесе.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

тщательно исследовать или осматривать
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Учёный тщательно исследовал данные перед публикацией своих выводов.
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 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

бритьё
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Он купил новый крем для бритья.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

сенсорный
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
Сенсорная обратная связь улучшает опыт виртуальной реальности.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

сестринство
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Феминистское движение создало сильное чувство сестринства среди женщин.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

язвительная критика
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Критик написал язвительную критику о фильме.
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 /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

соблазн; искушение
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Он стал жертвой соблазна легких денег.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

подсознание
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Страхи часто исходят из подсознания.
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.
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 /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

сецессия
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
Сецессия южных штатов привела к Гражданской войне.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

соединять
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
Техник соединил два провода, чтобы восстановить соединение.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

дополнительная плата
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Билет на самолет имел дополнительный топливный сбор.
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 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

относящийся к значению в языке
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
Модели ИИ используют семантический анализ для понимания контекста.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

симбиотический
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
Отношения между пчелой и цветком симбиотические.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

сатирический
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Сатирический рисунок высмеивал новую политику правительства.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

сакралигийный
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Картина была раскритикована как сакралигийная.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

паника
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Громкий звук вызвал панику в толпе.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

ложный / фальшивый
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Отчет был основан на ложных утверждениях.
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 /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

увеличение солености
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Чрезмерный полив может привести к увеличению солености сельскохозяйственных земель.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

идти с гордостью
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Он гордо прошел по сцене после того, как выиграл награду.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

симметрия
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
Симметрия здания произвела впечатление на посетителей.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

спонтанность
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Его спонтанность делает его отличным собеседником.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

соленый; связанный с соленой водой
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
Солевой раствор используется для медицинских процедур.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

плавить
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Рабочие плавят железо из руды на заводе.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

закон
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
Новый закон защищает права рабочих.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

опухший
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Ее лодыжка была опухшей после того, как она подвернула ее во время похода.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

предположение
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Его план был основан на предположении, что рынок быстро восстановится.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

субсидия
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
Субсидирование сельского хозяйства помогает фермерам поддерживать производство сельскохозяйственных культур.
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.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

избегать
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Он всегда пытается избегать своих обязанностей на работе.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

период отпуска для учебы или путешествий
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Она взяла саббатикал, чтобы исследовать свою новую книгу.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

тренировочная игра
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
Команда провела тренировочную игру перед началом официального сезона.
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.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

сладкий лайм
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Сок сладкого лайма был освежающим в жаркий день.
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.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

порождать
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
Видеоигра породила много продолжений.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

строгий человек по отношению к правилам
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Он очень строг к пунктуальности и не терпит задержек.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

незамужняя женщина
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Роман изображал добросердечную незамужнюю женщину, которая заботилась о детях в деревне.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

лень; нежелание работать или прилагать усилия
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Его лень мешала ему достичь своих целей.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

синдикат
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Синдикат инвесторов купил struggling компанию.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

просеять / внимательно осматривать
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Она просеяла муку, прежде чем добавить ее в тесто для торта.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

рост, статус
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ее интеллектуальный статус сделал ее уважаемой фигурой в академических кругах.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

высыхать
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Цветы высохли под палящим солнцем.
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 /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

бесстыдный
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
Бесстыдный политик отказался извиняться за свои ошибки.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

масштабируемость
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Новое программное обеспечение предлагает высокую масштабируемость для крупных предприятий.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

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

stint

временная работа
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Она работала учителем в течение короткого времени, прежде чем уехать за границу.
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 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

синтаксис
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Языки программирования следуют строгим правилам синтаксиса.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

бич / наказание
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
Болезнь и бедность остаются бичом во многих регионах.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

устойчивые практики
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Устойчивые практики необходимы для охраны окружающей среды.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

наличие активов, превышающих обязательства; способность оплачивать долги
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Платежеспособность компании улучшилась после реструктуризации.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

всплеск
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
В городе был всплеск краж.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

стерильный
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
Хирург работал в стерильной обстановке, чтобы избежать инфекции.
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

проницательный; ловкий; умный
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
Хитрый бизнесмен заключил выгодную сделку на конкурентном рынке.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

самодостаточность
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Ферма достигла полной самодостаточности в производстве пищи.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

сенсибилизация
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Врач предупредил о сенсибилизации, вызванной повторным воздействием химических веществ.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

плохого качества
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Подрядчик сделал плохую работу при ремонте.
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

социальный
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
Социальные выгоды космического туризма обсуждаются.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

статистик
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Статистик представил результаты опроса с большой ясностью.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

солнечный удар
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
Рабочий пострадал от солнечного удара после работы на улице весь день.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

слабость, связанная с возрастом
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Старик стал сенильным и забыл знакомые лица.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

суррогат
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
Суррогатная мать родила ребенка после того, как выносила его девять месяцев.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

подчиненный
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Он управляет десятью подчиненными в своем отделе.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

растворимый
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Сахар растворим в воде.