C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

резать

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

Она срезала свободную нить с платья.

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

призывать, вызывать

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

Король призвал своих советников в суд.

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

предлагать

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

Он предложил пойти в новый ресторан на ужин.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

обдуманный

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Её ответ был спокойным и обдуманным, не импульсивным.

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.

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

саванна (с рассеянными деревьями)

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

Жирафы щипали акациевые деревья на широкой саванне.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

мудрый; благоразумный; имеющий хороший judgment

Meaning

wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment

Example

The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.

Мудрый совет старшего помог решить проблему.

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

самоконтроль

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

Практика самоконтроля помогает избегать импульсивных решений.

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

колючий

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

Колючий кактус стоял высоко в пустыне.

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.

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

история

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

Она рассказала захватывающую историю о своих путешествиях.

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

скользить

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

Кошка вошла в комнату, не издавая ни звука.

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

мятежный

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

Активист распространял мятежные листовки среди толпы.

C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

терпимость

Meaning

patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance

Example

He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.

Он жил в бедности с тихим терпением.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

незрелый

Meaning

showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore

Example

His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.

Его незрелое поведение поставило в неловкое положение его друзей.

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

освящать

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

Священник освятит церемонию брака.

C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

трещина

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

В ткани была маленькая трещина.

C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

извилистость

Meaning

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

Example

The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.

Извилистость реки сделала навигацию сложной.

B1 noun /stæf/

staff

персонал

Meaning

a group of employees working together in an organization

Example

The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

Персонал в больнице очень полезен.

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

юбка

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

Она выбрала синюю юбку, чтобы сочетать с блузкой.

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.

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

усилить

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

Коммуникация может усилить связи между людьми.

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

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.

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

шторм

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

Шторм вызвал отключения электроэнергии по всему городу.

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

распродажа

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

Магазин проводит распродажу зимней одежды.

C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

погружение

Meaning

the state of being under water

Example

The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.

Погружение полей продолжалось несколько дней после сильного дождя.

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

человек, который выжил, особенно человек, оставшийся в живых после события, в котором другие погибли

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

Она выжившая от рака, которая теперь помогает другим пациентам.

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

пень дерева, озадачить

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

Этот вопрос совершенно озадачил студентов.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

таинственный

Meaning

Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret

Example

Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.

Её улыбка, как у сфинкса, заставляла гадать, о чём она думает.

B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

умелый; опытный; мастер

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

Умелый хирург выполнил операцию с большой точностью.

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

подъязычный

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

Доктор прописал подъязычную таблетку для быстрого всасывания.

B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

удовлетворение

Meaning

fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs

Example

She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.

Она почувствовала большое удовлетворение после завершения проекта.

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

напуганный

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

Она боялась темноты.

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

искры

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

Искра от костра зажгла сухие листья.

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

разделение; отделение; разделение

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

Разделение двух стран было мирным.

C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

отважный

Meaning

Brave, determined, and courageous

Example

The stouthearted soldier never gave up.

Отважный солдат никогда не сдавался.

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

скутер

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

Она ездит на скутере на работу каждый день.

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.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

южный

Meaning

located in or facing the south; southern regions

Example

She moved to a southern city for work.

Она переехала в южный город для работы.

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

статистический

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

Отчет предоставляет статистические данные о росте населения.

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

успокаивать

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

Мать успокоила своего плачущего малыша нежной колыбельной.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

солнце

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Солнце восходит на востоке и заходит на западе.

C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

помощь

Meaning

Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.

Example

The charity provided succor to the flood victims.

Благотворительность предоставила помощь жертвам наводнения.

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

тишина

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

Тишина заполнила воздух рядом с могилами.

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.

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

семь привычек

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Даже привычки помогают поддерживать сбалансированный образ жизни.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

растворимый

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

Сахар растворим в воде.

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 /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

поселение; соглашение

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.

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.

C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

ленивец

Meaning

A lazy, sluggish person.

Example

The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.

Ленивец отказался вставать с кровати даже в полдень.

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

приветствие; выражение доброй воли

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

Письмо началось с формального приветствия.

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

решать

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

Детектив наконец решил таинственное дело.

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

сито

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

Она использовала сито, чтобы отделить муку от комков.

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.

C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

сенсорный центр

Meaning

The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.

Example

The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.

Сенсорный центр пациента был затуманен после аварии.

C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

спазматический

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

Example

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

Пациент испытал спазматический кашель ночью.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

без греха; невинный; чистый

Meaning

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Example

The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.

Невинный ребенок выглядел без греха в своем чистом белом платье.

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.

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.

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

качели

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

Дети любят качаться в парке.

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

покорность, подача

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

Ее подача отчета была оценена менеджером.

C2 noun /skæd/

scad

скэд рыба

Meaning

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

Example

The fisherman caught a scad in the net.

Рыбак поймал скэд в сети.

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

презрительный

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

Она посмотрела на него с презрением, когда он сделал грубый комментарий.

A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

суббота

Meaning

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week

Example

We are going to the beach on Saturday.

Мы идем на пляж в субботу.

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

резать

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

Компания снизила цены, чтобы привлечь больше клиентов.

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

духовный; религиозный; священный

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

Она нашла духовный мир через медитацию.

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

специализация

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

Его специализация — итальянская кухня.

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

сочный

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился.

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

затем

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

Он не сдал экзамен и затем ему пришлось его пересдавать.

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

непоколебимый; стойкий; решительный

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

Она оставалась непоколебимой в своем стремлении помочь бедным.

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

ловушка

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

Охотник поставил ловушку для ловли кроликов.

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.

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

осколок

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

Он порезал палец осколком стекла.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

метро

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

Я езжу на метро на работу каждое утро, потому что это быстрее, чем ехать на машине.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

один

Meaning

only one; not one of several

Example

She bought a single ticket for the concert.

Она купила один билет на концерт.

B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

одновременно

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

Он работал над двумя проектами одновременно.

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

преодолеть

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

Он преодолел все трудности, чтобы осуществить свою мечту.

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 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

по-видимому, кажется спокойным

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

Он был по-видимому спокойным, несмотря на хаос вокруг него.

C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

обманывать

Meaning

to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit

Example

The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.

Мошенник попытался обмануть старика, чтобы забрать его сбережения.

A2 verb /smel/

smell

пахнуть

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

Цветы пахнут сладко.

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

синтезировать, объединять, представлять логично

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

Он преуспевает в синтезе идей из разных источников.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

транспортное средство, которое регулярно курсирует между двумя местами

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

Аэропортовый шаттл ходит каждые 30 минут.

C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

последующий

Meaning

Following in order or as a result.

Example

The sequent events changed the course of history.

Последующие события изменили ход истории.

C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

ошеломить

Meaning

to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

Example

The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.

Фокусы мага ошеломили зрителей.

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

слой

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

Верхний слой общества пользовался привилегиями, недоступными для других.

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

сатирический

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

Роман представляет собой сатирическое видение городской жизни.

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

растворимость

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

Растворимость соли в воде высокая.

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.

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 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

гноиться

Meaning

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

Example

The wound began to suppurate after a few days.

Рана начала гноиться через несколько дней.

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

указать

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи.

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.

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.

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

костюм

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

Он надел черный костюм на свадьбу.

A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

изучать

Meaning

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

Example

I study mathematics every evening.

Я изучаю математику каждый вечер.

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

добросовестный

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

Он известен своей добросовестностью в работе.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

так или иначе;

Meaning

in some way; for some reason that is not clear

Example

Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.

Так или иначе, я успел завершить проект вовремя.

B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

специализация

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

Её специализация — педиатрия.

B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

спекуляция

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

Спекуляции на фондовом рынке могут привести к высокой волатильности.

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

стратосфера

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

Стратосфера обеспечивает уникальную среду.

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 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.

C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

самообладание

Meaning

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

Example

His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.

Его самообладание во время кризиса было замечательным.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

Она уверенно прошла по сцене.

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

порыв

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

Толпа устремилась вперед, когда ворота открылись.

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 /ʃæk/

Shack

хижина

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

Рыбак жил в маленькой хижине у моря.

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.

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

самоутверждение

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

Ежедневное самоутверждение может повысить вашу уверенность в себе.

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 /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

видимость; внешность

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

В хаотичном офисе был только намек на порядок

C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

опорный столб

Meaning

a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement

Example

The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.

Красная веревка была прикреплена к стойкам, чтобы направлять толпу.