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B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

торжественный
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
День начинается с торжественной церемонии у мемориала.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

счастье
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

живой
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Живой старик танцевал с радостью на свадьбе.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

супрамунданный
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Монах говорил о супрамунданном мире, который за пределами материальной жизни.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

недружелюбный
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
Официант посмотрел на нас недружелюбным взглядом, когда мы попросили больше воды.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

значение
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Значение жеста было понято неверно.
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

полезный для здоровья
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
Горный воздух полезен для здоровья и освежает.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

внезапный; резкий; неожиданный;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
В погоде произошли внезапные изменения.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

выражение или вера, отличающие определённую группу людей
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
Фраза стала политическим шибболетом во время кампании.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

социальные медиа
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Социальные сети часто вызывают задержки.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

сходство; подобие
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Между двумя картинами есть поразительное сходство.
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 verb /snʌb/

snub

пренебрегать
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Он почувствовал обиду, когда его приглашение было пренебрежено.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

мыльный
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
У растения мыльные листья, которые образуют пену, когда их трут в воде.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

сентиментальный
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Она стала сентиментальной, когда смотрела на старые семейные фотографии.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Аист
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
Аист построил своё гнездо на вершине высокого дымохода.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

прозвище
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
Знаменитый лидер был известен под прозвищем 'Железная Леди'.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

клубника
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Я люблю есть свежую клубнику с кремом летом.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

ленивый
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Она была слишком ленивой, чтобы встать с кровати рано.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

научная пустыня
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
Джей Си Бос процветал в научной пустыне.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

поддерживать
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
Семья поддержит своего сына в учебе.
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.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

отвергать с презрением
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Она отвергла его предложение о помощи с презрением.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

усердный; старательный;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Она была усердной в своих исследованиях, проводя часы в библиотеке каждый день.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

место
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Я забронировал место для тебя на концерте.
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.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

приостановлено
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Он был приостановлен в школе на неделю.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

сейсмический
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
Регион известен своей сейсмической активностью.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

лето
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Нам нравится ходить на пляж летом.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

липкий
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Конфета слишком липкая, чтобы есть руками.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

системы
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Эффективные системы улучшают продуктивность.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

напряжение; давление; усталость;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Долгие часы работы оказали давление на его здоровье.
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 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

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

suave

обаятельный и изысканный
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Он был изысканным джентльменом, который впечатлил всех на вечеринке.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

серафим
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Витраж изображал серафима с расправленными крыльями.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

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

Sympathetic

сочувствующий; понимающий; чуткий;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Она была очень симпатичной, когда я рассказал ей о своих проблемах.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

конфисковать
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Суд решил конфисковать имущество компании.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

спецификация
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
Спецификация продукта включает все необходимые детали.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

тонкий, легкий, изысканный
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
Использование цвета художником было тонким, но мощным.
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.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

магазин
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Мне нужно идти в магазин, чтобы купить продукты.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

синкопированный
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Джазовый номер имел синкопированный ритм, который воодушевил толпу.
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 /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.
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

должен
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
Я вернусь до заката.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

сезонный
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Многие компании нанимают сезонных работников во время каникул.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

неприкосновенный
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
Свобода слова считается неприкосновенной в демократических обществах.
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 adjective /slæk/

slack

слабый
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Бизнес замедляется во время сезона дождей.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

серафический
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Она подарила ему серофическое улыбку, которая успокоила его страхи.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

нехватка свежего воздуха; плохо вентилируемый; формальная и консервативная позиция
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
Комната была душной и нуждалась в свежем воздухе.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

избыточность
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Комната была наполнена избыточностью украшений.
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.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

подписка
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.
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.
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.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

самодостаточность
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Самодостаточность помогает строить уверенность.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

пролить
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Будь осторожен, не пролей свой кофе.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

серьезный, уважаемый
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Он пришел из серьезной семьи.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

хладнокровие
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Она произвела впечатление на всех своим хладнокровием во время интервью.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

резкий звук
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Резкий свист напугал всех в комнате.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

плавание
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
Плавание — отличный способ оставаться в форме и здоровым.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

подкупить
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
Адвокат был обвинён в попытке подкупить свидетеля.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.
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.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

оформленный
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
Скульптура была оформлена как человеческая фигура.
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 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

рыба-меч
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Рыба-меч может плавать со скоростью до 60 миль в час.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

с шипящим звуком
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
Слово 'snake' начинается с сибилантного звука.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

синтетический
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Синтетические химикаты используются в переработанных продуктах.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

опухать
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

счастье
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

сито
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Она использовала сито, чтобы процеживать пасту.
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 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

спекулянт
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Спекулянт на недвижимости купил землю в надежде, что её стоимость возрастёт.
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.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

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

Sauce

соус
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Она добавила томатный соус в свою пасту.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

курильщик
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Он заядлый курильщик и пытается бросить каждый год.
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.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

клясться
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Я клянусь сказать правду.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

санитарная обработка
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Регулярная санитарная обработка сохраняет оборудование свободным от микробов.
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 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

бесхарактерный; слабовольный; трусливый
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Он был слишком безхарактерен, чтобы отстоять свои убеждения.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

оратор
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
Оратор произнес вдохновляющую речь на конференции.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

небесный
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
Картина запечатлела небесную красоту, которая казалась из другого мира.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

замещать
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Цифровые платформы заменили традиционные газеты.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

язвительный
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Он не мог удержаться от язвительного комментария о ее платье.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

подбрасывать, бросать
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Он повесил сумку через плечо перед тем, как уйти.
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.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

стратегический
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Стратегические политики повышают конкурентоспособность.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

отрезанный
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Пианист играл ноты в ритме стаккато.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

ножны
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
Рыцарь вытащил меч из ножен.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

диван
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
Семья собралась на диване, чтобы посмотреть телевизор.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

структурированный
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Структурированный план выполнения критичен для успеха.
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.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

мудрость
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Её мудрость в решении проблем принесла ей уважение коллег.
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

обязательный по закону
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
Компания должна соблюдать все обязательные по закону правила.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

некоторые
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
У меня есть немного денег в кошельке.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

адвокат
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Она проконсультировалась с адвокатом перед подписанием контракта.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

приостановить
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
Компания решила приостановить его членство.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

растворимый
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Сахар растворим в воде.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

печатать, закрывать
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Он запечатал конверт перед отправкой письма.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

значительно
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
Экономика значительно улучшилась за последние десять лет.