B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

решения

Meaning

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Example

Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.

Биотехнология предоставляет решения для экологических проблем.

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

курение

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

Курение запрещено внутри здания.

A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

чувство

Meaning

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

Example

She had a strong sense of responsibility.

У неё было сильное чувство ответственности.

A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

застенчивый; робкий

Meaning

nervous or timid in the company of other people

Example

The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.

Тимидный студент редко высказывался на классных обсуждениях.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

отдельно

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Они решили поехать на конференцию отдельно.

C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

оковы

Meaning

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

Example

Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.

Устаревшие правила сковывают малые предприятия и замедляют инновации.

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

носки

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

Мне нужно купить новые носки для зимы.

C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

мудрый

Meaning

Wise, or appearing to be wise.

Example

The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.

Профессор дал мудрый ответ на сложный вопрос.

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

софизм

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

Речь политика была полна софизмов, предназначенных для того, чтобы ввести избирателей в заблуждение.

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.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

добавить сверх

Meaning

to add something to what has already been added

Example

The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.

Автор решил добавить новую главу в переработанное издание.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

осада

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

Замок пал после долгой осады.

A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

душ; ливень

Meaning

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

Example

After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.

После тренировки я быстро принял душ, чтобы освежиться.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

опилки

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

Пол был покрыт опилками от плотницких работ.

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

пространственный

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

Учёный изучал пространственное расположение звёзд.

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.

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

сверхизбыток

Meaning

An excessive or overflowing amount of something.

Example

The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.

Сад был заполнен сверхизбыточным количеством цветов.

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 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

искусственный, натянутый

Meaning

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

Example

His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.

Его речь звучала натянуто и заученно.

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

санкция

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

Правительство ввело экономические санкции против страны.

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.

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

быстрый

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

Течение реки было быстрым после сильного дождя.

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

порезать ножом

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

Его подкололи в спину во время ссоры.

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

разбрасывать

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

Ветер разбрасывал листья по двору.

C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

устойчивая технология

Meaning

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Example

Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.

Устойчивая технология обеспечивает более чистое будущее.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

искрящийся

Meaning

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Example

Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.

Её искрящийся разговор развлекал всех.

A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

начать

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

давайте начнем встречу сейчас.

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

второстепенный

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

Безопасность — наша основная забота, в то время как скорость лишь второстепенна.

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

накладывать

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

Редактор суперимпозировал текст на изображении.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

последовательность

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

Танцевальная последовательность была идеально хореографирована.

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

беспокойство, забота

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

Его мать проявила большую заботу о его безопасности.

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

подсознание

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

Страхи часто исходят из подсознания.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

качать

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Деревья качались мягко на ветру.

C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

сон

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

Ребёнок мирно спал всю ночь.

A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

станция

Meaning

a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation

Example

We arrived at the station just in time for the train.

Мы прибыли на станцию как раз к поезду.

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.

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

постоянно

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

Прибыль компании постоянно растет.

A1 verb /send/

send

отправить

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

Я отправлю вам электронное письмо с подробностями.

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

восприимчивость

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

Высокая восприимчивость к инфекциям требует дополнительного ухода.

C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

статуиобразный

Meaning

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

Example

She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.

У нее была статуиобразная фигура, которая привлекала взгляды, куда бы она ни шла.

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

социальная ответственность

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

Социальная ответственность должна быть частью образовательной программы.

C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

жеребец для разведения

Meaning

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

Example

The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.

Ферма владеет мощным жеребцом для разведения.

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.

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

намекающий

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

Картина была очень намекающей и вызвала много споров.

C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

молящийся

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

Example

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

Храм был полон молящихся, которые искали благословения.

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

зрелище

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

Фейерверки создали захватывающее зрелище на ночном небе.

C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

последствия

Meaning

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

Example

Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.

Рубцы на легких могут быть последствиями тяжелой пневмонии.

C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

исследовательно

Meaning

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

Example

She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.

Она посмотрела на него с любопытством, ожидая честного ответа.

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

стереть

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

Он стер свои ботинки о тротуар.

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

субсидия

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

Субсидирование сельского хозяйства помогает фермерам поддерживать производство сельскохозяйственных культур.

C1 verb /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.

B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

значительный

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

Социальные сети оказывают значительное влияние на отношения.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

порция

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

Он съел большую порцию риса с карри.

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

Он свайпнул влево на фото.

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.

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

раздражительный, злобный

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

Его раздражительные замечания оскорбили всех в комнате.

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.

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 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

социальная ловкость

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

Она справилась с деликатной ситуацией с замечательным savoir-faire.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

связанный с хирургией

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Она прошла хирургическое лечение для восстановления повреждений.

C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

деревянный забор

Meaning

a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison

Example

The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.

Заключенные были помещены внутрь деревянного забора.

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

кричать

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

Он кричал изо всех сил, чтобы привлечь их внимание.

A2 verb /skiː/

ski

кататься на лыжах

Meaning

to glide over snow on skis

Example

We went skiing in the Alps last winter.

Мы катались на лыжах в Альпах прошлой зимой.

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

полуцивилизованный

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

Племя было описано как полуцивилизованное первыми исследователями.

C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

негодяй

Meaning

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

Example

That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.

Этот негодяй обманул старика и украл его сбережения.

C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

покрывать маленькими точками

Meaning

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

Example

The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.

Художник покрыл холст маленькими точками, чтобы создать текстурный эффект.

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

синоним

Meaning

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

Для многих людей её имя — синоним щедрости.

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

гнусный

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

Газета раскрыла позорное прошлое политика.

C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

пивной кружка

Meaning

A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.

Example

He raised his stein to toast his friends.

Он поднял свой стейна, чтобы предложить тост своим друзьям.

B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

окружать

Meaning

To be all around someone or something.

Example

Mountains surround the small village.

Горы окружают маленькую деревню.

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 /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

слог

Meaning

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.

Example

The word 'computer' has three syllables.

Слово 'компьютер' состоит из трех слогов.

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

неопрятная женщина

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

Дом выглядел так, как будто там жила неопрятная женщина.

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

поддерживаемый

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

Предложение не было поддержано.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

самооценка

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Развитие самооценки требует времени и постоянных усилий.

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

стимуляция

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Стимуляция снижает стресс и способствует расслаблению.

A1 noun /sɪks/

six

шесть

Meaning

the number 6

Example

There are six apples on the table.

На столе шесть яблок.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.

C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

счастье

Meaning

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

Example

His saccharine smile seemed insincere.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

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 /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

внезапно

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

Машина внезапно остановилась посреди дороги.

B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

сигнал

Meaning

a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction

Example

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

Светофор стал красным, поэтому мы остановились.

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.

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

отправить

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

Пожалуйста, отправьте ваше задание до пятницы.

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

покрывать

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

Вершина горы была скрыта в тумане.

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

пекло

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

Пекельная жара затрудняла работу.

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

вредная женщина / маленькое животное, похожее на мышь

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

Пьеса описывает решительную женщину как вредную женщину.

A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

студент

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

Студенты активно участвовали в протестах.

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

поношенный; в плохом состоянии; с признаками износа; несправедливый или жестокий

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

Его поношенная одежда показывала, что он путешествовал несколько дней.

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.

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

бритьё

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

Он купил новый крем для бритья.

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

удивительным образом

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

Удивительно, она закончила весь проект всего за один день.

C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

шербет

Meaning

a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice

Example

On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.

В жаркие дни она наслаждается стаканом лимонного шербета.

C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

насмехаться

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

Он насмехался над идеей переезда за границу.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

брить

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Он любит бриться каждое утро перед работой.

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 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

высокомерный

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

Она подарила ему высокомерную улыбку, как будто он был ниже её.

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.

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.

A1 noun /siː/

Sea

море

Meaning

a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Example

We went swimming in the sea.

Мы пошли плавать в море.

B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

горка

Meaning

a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment

Example

The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.

Дети наслаждались игрой на горке в парке.

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

ужалить

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

Пчела ужалила его в руку, пока он занимался садоводством.

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

социальный

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

У неё очень социальная личность, и она любит встречать новых людей.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

устойчивый

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Устойчивые практики уменьшают воздействие на окружающую среду.

C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

сравнение

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

Она использовала сравнение, чтобы описать свои глаза, как яркие звезды.

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.

B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning

activities related to selling products or services

Example

The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.

B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

общий

Meaning

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

Example

They live in a shared apartment near the university.

Они живут в общей квартире рядом с университетом.

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.