B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

исключительно

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

Он полностью ответственен за это решение.

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.

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.

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

конкретный

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

Составьте конкретный план, чтобы победить прокрастинацию.

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.

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

клевета

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

Политик подал в суд на газету за клевету.

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

гладкий и блестящий

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

Она вела блестящий черный спортивный автомобиль.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

секстант

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

Используя секстант, навигатор определил положение корабля в полдень.

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.

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

достаточный; подходящий для цели; удовлетворительный

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

У нас достаточно времени для завершения проекта.

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

сдаваться

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий.

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.

C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

обман

Meaning

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

Example

The election was full of political skullduggery.

Выборы были полны политических обманов.

A1 verb /set/

set

установить

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

Она поставила книгу на стол.

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

неподвижный

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

Машина осталась неподвижной на красном свете.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Meaning

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

Example

The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.

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.

C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

конфликт, раздоры

Meaning

angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord

Example

The region has been torn apart by political strife.

Регион был разорван политическими конфликтами.

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 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.

A1 verb /spik/

speak

говорить

Meaning

to say words; to communicate verbally

Example

She can speak three languages fluently.

Она может свободно говорить на трёх языках.

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

маленький; ограниченный; узкий

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

Она живет в маленькой квартире рядом с университетом.

A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

странный

Meaning

unusual or not normal

Example

It was strange to see him at the party after so long.

Было странно видеть его на вечеринке после такого долгого времени.

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.

C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

утолить жажду

Meaning

To satisfy thirst or desire.

Example

She drank cold water to slake her thirst.

Она пила холодную воду, чтобы утолить жажду.

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.

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.

B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

семь чудес света

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

Семь чудес света отражают человеческое величие.

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

великолепный, величественный, возвышенный

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

Великолепная красота горного пейзажа потрясла меня.

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

свитшот

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

Он носил серый свэтшёрт во время пробежки в парке.

A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

секрет

Meaning

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

Example

He told me a secret about his childhood.

Он рассказал мне секрет о его детстве.

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.

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 /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

саммит

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

Саммит обсудил важнейшие глобальные проблемы.

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

поддерживать

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

Команда усердно работала, чтобы поддерживать их успех.

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

заменитель

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

Деньги не могут быть заменой настоящему счастью.

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

специализироваться

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

крепостничество

Meaning

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

Example

Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

Многие крестьяне в средневековой Европе жили в крепостном праве.

A2 noun steɪt

state

государство

Meaning

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Example

The state declared a new language policy.

Государство объявило новую языковую политику.

A2 noun /siːn/

scene

сцена

Meaning

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

Example

The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

Последняя сцена фильма была очень эмоциональной.

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

разделенный

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

С момента развода они живут в отдельных домах.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

синод

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

Синод собрался, чтобы обсудить реформы в церкви.

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.

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

в секрете

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

Сделка была заключена суб роза, чтобы избежать публичного контроля.

C2 adjective /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 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.

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

синоптический

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

Отчет предлагает синоптический обзор климатических тенденций прошлого века.

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.

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.

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.

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 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

полный беспорядок

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

После шторма весь город был в полном беспорядке.

B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

счастье

Meaning

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

Example

The cat scratched the door to be let in.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

доказывать

Meaning

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Example

The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.

Юрист работал, чтобы подтвердить эти претензии с помощью твердых доказательств.

C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

сходство; подобие

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.

Сходство между двумя картинами предложило, что они были написаны одним художником.

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

счастье

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.

C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

человек, занимающий подчинённое положение; в армии, младший офицер

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

Сабальтерн был ответственен за руководство небольшим отрядом солдат.

B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

поставка. снабжение.

Meaning

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Example

Supply chains ensure resource availability.

Цепочки поставок обеспечивают доступность ресурсов.

A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

я

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

У неё сильное чувство себя.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

изогнутый

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

Путешественники шли по извилистому пути через лес.

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

усиление шторма

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

Усиление шторма связано с изменением климата.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

змееподобный

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

Дорога шла извилистой тропой через горы.

C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

телесный

Meaning

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Example

Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.

Йога может улучшить как телесное, так и психическое здоровье.

A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

предполагать

Meaning

to assume or believe something is true without proof

Example

I suppose she will be here soon.

Я предполагаю, что она скоро будет здесь.

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

пена

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

Волны разбивались о скалы, оставляя пену в воздухе.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

подводный

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

Дайверы исследовали подводную пещерную систему, заполненную редкими рыбами.

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

бескорыстие

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

Бескорыстие - важная ценность для построения сообщества.

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.

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

извини

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

Ей было жаль, что случилось.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

сенатор

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

Сенатор страстно говорил о экологической политике.

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

шелк

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

осквернение

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

Кража из храма считалась актом осквернения.

B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

источник

Meaning

a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information

Example

The river's source is high in the mountains.

Исток реки находится высоко в горах.

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

легко обжигать

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

Огонь обжег его брови.

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.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

металлический крепеж с витком; прикрутить или затянуть что-то винтом

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Он прикрутил полку к стене крепко.

C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

суицидальный

Meaning

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

Example

The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.

Безрассудное вождение было суицидальным поведением.

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.

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

рои

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

Рой пчел окружил дерево.

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

кричать

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

Она закричала, когда увидела паука.

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.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

время года / приправлять

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

Весна — мой любимый сезон года.

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

маленькая лодка

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

Рыбак греб своей маленькой лодкой через озеро.

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.

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

структуры

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

Этот регион имеет древние структуры.

A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

просто; только;

Meaning

in a clear and easy way; merely; just

Example

I simply wanted to help you with your homework.

Я просто хотел помочь тебе с домашним заданием.

A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

чемодан

Meaning

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

Она упаковала свою одежду в чемодан для поездки.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

сейсмограф

Meaning

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

Example

The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.

Сейсмограф зафиксировал сильное толчок в этом районе.

C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

крайне чистый и аккуратный; безупречный

Meaning

extremely clean and neat; immaculate

Example

The house was spick and span after the cleaning.

Дом был безупречно чистым и аккуратным после уборки.

C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

сонливость

Meaning

A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.

Example

The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.

Сонливость после плотного обеда затруднила сосредоточение.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

избыток

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

На фестивале было изобилие еды.

B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

шнур

Meaning

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

Example

She tied the package with a string.

Она завязала пакет шнурком.

A1 verb /sel/

sell

продавать

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

Они продают свежие фрукты на рынке.

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 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

прогуливаться

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

Мы неспешно прогуливались вдоль набережной, иногда останавливаясь, чтобы посмотреть на лодки.

B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

сбережение

Meaning

The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.

Example

Regular saving habits ensure financial security.

Регулярные привычки сбережений обеспечивают финансовую безопасность.

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

мрак

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

Они шли через мрак пещеры с факелами.

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

морская звезда

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

Морская звезда медленно двигалась по дну океана в поисках пищи.

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.

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

соль

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

Пожалуйста, добавьте немного соли в суп, чтобы улучшить его вкус.

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.

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 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

садистский

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

Злодей улыбался садистской улыбкой, когда причинял боль своим врагам.

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.

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.

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 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.

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

стейк

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

Он заказал стейк на гриле с овощами.

C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

стазис

Meaning

A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.

Example

The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.

Переговоры достигли состояния стазиса, без прогресса.

C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

сумма, резюме

Meaning

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

Example

The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.

Адвокат дал мощное резюме дела.

C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

слепо следующий

Meaning

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

Example

The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.

Последователи никогда не ставили под сомнение мнения своего учителя.

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

самоуничижение

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

Его постоянное самоуничижение заставляло других чувствовать себя неудобно.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

моряк

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

Опытный моряк управлял кораблем через шторм.

A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Example

She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.