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C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

соль (пятая нота музыкальной шкалы)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Хор репетировал пение ноты соль во время репетиции.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

когда-нибудь
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Когда-нибудь я хочу путешествовать по миру.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

мошенничество
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Политика обвинили в финансовых махинациях.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

объем
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Проект выходит за пределы наших ресурсов.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

лёгкая работа
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Ему дали лёгкую работу в университете как награду за его лояльность.
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.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

съемка
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Съемка фильма заняла несколько месяцев.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

трехмерное произведение искусства, обычно из камня, металла или дерева
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
Статуя Свободы - знаменитая достопримечательность в Нью-Йорке.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

стипендия
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Исследовательский студент получает ежемесячную стипендию на расходы на жизнь.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

полугодовой
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Компания проводит полугодовую встречу со всеми сотрудниками.
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.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

самодисциплина
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Самодисциплина важна для достижения долгосрочного успеха.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

расходы
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Её траты на одежду были выше, чем ожидалось.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

место
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Строительный участок готов к следующей фазе проекта.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

чувствительность
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Ее художественная чувствительность помогла ей оценить мелкие детали в картинах.
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.
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 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

жертвенный
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
Ягненок был использован как жертвенная жертва в ритуале.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

разжигать огонь; поощрять или усиливать сильное чувство или активность
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
Речь политика разожгла гнев среди толпы.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

ограничение, критика
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Новый закон наложил жесткие ограничения на свободу слова.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

мазать / клеветать
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
Ребенок размазал краску по стене.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

устойчивое развитие
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
Экотуризм способствует устойчивому развитию в местных сообществах.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

саботёр
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
Саботёр был арестован до того, как он успел установить бомбу.
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.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

душа
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Она вложила своё сердце и душу в своё произведение искусства.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

что-то
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Я думаю, что с моим телефоном что-то не так.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

самоудовлетворение
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Его уикенд самоудовлетворения включал поедание сладкого и просмотр фильмов без остановки.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

приседать
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Он присел, чтобы завязать шнурки.
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.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

солневая энергия
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Солнечная энергия жизненно важна для снижения выбросов углерода.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

вздыхать
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Она вздохнула с облегчением, когда услышала хорошие новости.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

прямой; прямолинейный; честный;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Проведите прямую линию от точки A до точки B.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

социоэкономический прогресс
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
Социоэкономический прогресс поднимает маргинализированные сообщества.
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
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 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

самый высокий женский или детский голос
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Она пела прекрасно в сопрановом регистре во время концерта.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

синтезировать
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Учёные синтезируют новые соединения для медицинских исследований.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

пар
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Чайник парил на плите.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

удовлетворить
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Вкусная еда полностью удовлетворила наш голод.
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.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

устойчивость
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Устойчивость обеспечивает долгосрочное экологическое здоровье.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

чрезмерно театральный
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Её выступление казалось чрезмерно театральным и неестественным.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

советский
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
Советская эра принесла значительные изменения в Восточной Европе.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

семь
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
У неё семь яблок в её корзине.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

окружать
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Горы окружают маленькую деревню.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

едва; едва ли; только что
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Я едва мог поверить своим глазам.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

превосходство; высший авторитет или власть
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
Страна установила морское превосходство в регионе.
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 /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

счастливый случай
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Их встреча в кафе была совершенно счастливым случаем.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

полный семян; грязный и позорный; в плохом состоянии
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Они избегали идти по грязной части города ночью.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

задушить / удушить
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Она задушила огонь одеялом.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

претензия на поверхностные знания
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Его речь была полна сайолизма, не впечатлив никого.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

блестящий; сияющий;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
Блестящий новый автомобиль привлек внимание всех.
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

иногда
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
Иногда я гуляю вечером.
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

обезопасить
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
Пожалуйста, закрепите дверь, прежде чем уйдете.
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 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

субтитры
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Используйте субтитры для лучшего понимания.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Громкий звук напугал детей.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

скоро
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Поезд скоро приедет.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

нервный
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
Лошадь была слишком нервной для верховой езды.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

пропустить
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Он решил пропустить завтрак и прямо поехать на работу.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

чихать
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Мне пришлось чихнуть во время встречи.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

страдать
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Она страдала от сильной головной боли весь день.
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

весна
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Цветы распускаются весной.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

вложить в ножны
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Он быстро вложил свой меч обратно в ножны после дуэли.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

стричь
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Фермер стрижёт овцу весной.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

решение; ответ; жидкая смесь
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Нам нужно найти решение этой проблемы.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

сержант-майор
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Сержант-майор проверил войска перед парадом.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

большая сеть
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Рыбаки бросили свою большую сеть в реку.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

статус
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Его социальный статус улучшился после повышения.
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

подверженный или уязвимый к влиянию или повреждению чем-то определенным
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
Дети более восприимчивы к инфекциям.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

скупиться
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Не скупись на качество, когда покупаешь новый ноутбук.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

счастье
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

произносить с шипящим звуком
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
Актер произнес свои реплики с шипящим звуком для драматического эффекта.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

сонный
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Сомнолентная лекция заставила половину класса заснуть.
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

малый по размеру или количеству; недостаточный; едва достаточный
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
В лагере беженцев было мало продовольствия.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

простыня
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Мне нужно чистое простыня, чтобы накрыть кровать.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

растяжение
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Она вывихнула лодыжку, когда бегала в парке.
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.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

наука
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Наука продолжает исследовать неизведанное.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

просачиваться медленно
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
Вода начала просачиваться через трещины в стене.
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

змея
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
Змея скользила тихо по траве.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

суфражистка
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Суфражистки организовали митинги, чтобы требовать избирательных прав для женщин.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

стенты
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Стенты были успешно установлены с использованием роботизированных технологий.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

осадок
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
Река несла осадки вниз по течению во время наводнения.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

форма; внешний вид
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
Художник нарисовал идеальную круговую форму на холсте.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

переключить
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Я переключился с кофе на чай.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

прекращение
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Шум наконец прекратился после полуночи.
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

шелковая ткань
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
Невеста была в красивом платье из шелкового материала.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

покорный
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Она была слишком покорной, чтобы оспорить его решение.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

пощёчина
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Она была так злонамерена, что ударила его по лицу.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

боль в животе
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
У меня болит живот после того, как я переел.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

плечо
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Он носил сумку на плече.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

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

subjection

порабощение
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Люди страдали под владычеством жестокого правителя.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

сериал
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Детективный сериал шел пять успешных сезонов.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

студия
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
Певица записала свою новую песню в студии.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

скептицизм, сомнение
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Его скептицизм по поводу новых технологий часто делает его устойчивым к изменениям.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

учёный
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Он написал учёную статью о древней философии.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

синопсис
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Издатель попросил автора представить одностраничный синопсис романа.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

проворный
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
Проворная бабушка удивила всех своими быстрыми танцевальными шагами.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

специя
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Она добавила щепотку специй в карри для усиления вкуса.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

порочить
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Скандал порочил репутацию политика.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

резюме
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Она написала резюме книги для своего класса.