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A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

кто-то
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Кто-то оставил свой зонтик в коридоре.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

рыдать громко
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Она начала всхлипывать, не в силах сдержать слезы, услышав новость.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

одинаковый
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Мы носили одинаковые платья на вечеринке.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

настройка
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
Настройка мероприятия заняла несколько часов.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

размах
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Мост имеет размах более 500 метров.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

склад
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Склад служил сторхаусом для всех импортированных товаров.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

царапать, скрести
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Он поцарапал колено, играя в футбол.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

желудок
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
У меня болит живот после того, как я слишком много поел.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

эгоцентричный
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Он был слишком эгоцентричным, чтобы заметить тревогу своего друга.
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

сила; мощность; физическая сила
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
Регулярные тренировки помогают развивать мышечную силу.
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 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

продолжение
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
Сиквел фильма был даже успешнее, чем оригинал.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

лежать на спине
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Он лежал на траве, смотрел на звезды.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

закат солнца
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Мы планировали добраться до деревни до заката солнца.
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.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

удовлетворить
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
Большой обед утолил его голод.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

поверхностные знания
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
У него поверхностные знания испанского.
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.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

черствый; старый; не свежий
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Хлеб стал черствым после того, как пролежал три дня.
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.
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.
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

прищуриться
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
Она прищурилась от яркого солнечного света.
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 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

подводное судно
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Учёные исследовали глубокий океан с помощью подводного судна.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

управление почвой
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Правильное управление почвой улучшает долгосрочную сельскохозяйственную продуктивность.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Сатана
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Согласно религиозным текстам, Сатана искушает людей к греху.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

южный
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Она переехала в южный город для работы.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

существенное влияние
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Существенное влияние возможно даже при нескольких часах волонтерской работы.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

симфония
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Оркестр исполнил Пятую симфонию Бетховена.
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.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

окружать
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Горы окружают маленькую деревню.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

выдающийся
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Она дала выдающееся представление в пьесе.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

экран
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Фильм был показан на большом экране в театре.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

размер
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Эта рубашка слишком мала по размеру для меня.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

во-вторых
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Во-первых, нам нужно финансирование; во-вторых, нам нужна сильная команда.
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 /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

наслаждаться
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Он наслаждался каждым куском вкусного торта.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

соленый
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Соленая океанская вода сделала её жаждущей.
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

торжественность
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
Церемония была проведена с большой торжественностью.
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 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

подпись
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Пожалуйста, поставьте свою подпись внизу документа.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

связанный с мудростью
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Монах поделился учениями, связанными с мудростью, со своими учениками.
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 /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

гробница
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Древний король был погребен в великой гробнице.
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

тишина
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
Тишина заполнила воздух рядом с могилами.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

издавать резкий звук
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Машина заскрипела и резко остановилась.
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.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

подписывать
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Пожалуйста, подпишите контракт внизу страницы.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

предлагать
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
Он предложил пойти в новый ресторан на ужин.
B2 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.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

серп
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Фермер собрал пшеницу с помощью традиционного серпа.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

простой
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ее объяснение было простым и ясным.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

самосознание
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Самосознание помогает понять эмоции и действия человека.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

семинар
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Профессор пригласил всех студентов на семинар по изменению климата.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

гноиться
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
Рана начала гноиться через несколько дней.
B2 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.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

хранить
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Она хранит свою зимнюю одежду на чердаке.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

шафран
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Шафрановая ткань выглядела прекрасно на солнечном свете.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

застрявший
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
Дверь застряла и не откроется.
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 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

строфа
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Стихотворение начинается с строфы, описывающей природу.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

увеличение солености
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Чрезмерный полив может привести к увеличению солености сельскохозяйственных земель.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

ругань
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Он закричал ругательство, когда ушиб палец на ноге.
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 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.
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 verb /suː/

sue

подать в суд
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Она решила подать в суд на компанию за ущерб.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

синаптический
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
Обучение укрепляет синаптические связи в мозге.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

соленый; связанный с соленой водой
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
Солевой раствор используется для медицинских процедур.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

льстец
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Менеджер был окружён льстецами, которые соглашались со всем, что он говорил.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

строгий
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Правительство ввело строгие меры в период кризиса.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

представление
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
Контрактор отправил представление клиенту на утверждение.
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.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

сенсация; возбуждение; волнение; интерес
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Новый певец стал сенсацией за одну ночь.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

честный и прямой; не сложный; легко понять
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
Его объяснение было очень простым и легким для восприятия.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

поварской слуга
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
В средние века скаллион был ответственен за чистку кастрюль и сковородок.
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

осколок
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
Он порезал палец осколком стекла.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.
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 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

приветствие; выражение доброй воли
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Письмо началось с формального приветствия.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

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

Safe

сейф; защита
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
Он хранит свои важные документы в офисном сейфе.
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.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

переводить
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Поезд был переведен на другой путь.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

расписание; план;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Пожалуйста, проверьте свой график перед подтверждением времени встречи.
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.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

сломать
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
Веревка сломалась под весом.
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.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

побуждать / мотивировать
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Похвала учителя побудила его учиться усерднее.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

бороться
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Многие регионы борются с экономическим восстановлением.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

призрак
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Призрак войны все еще преследует регион.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

сленг; неформальный язык
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Подростки использовали сленг, который их родители не могли понять.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

седло для лошади; нагрузить кого-то ответственностью
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Он оседлал лошадь перед тем, как поехать на прогулку.
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

распылять
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Она распылила духи на своё запястье перед тем, как уйти.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

сочный
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

мнение
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Общественное мнение было резко против новой политики.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

близорукость; ограниченное мировоззрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Его короткозоркое решение бросить школу рано повлияло на его карьерные перспективы.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

сжиматься
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Свитер уменьшился после стирки в горячей воде.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

почва
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
Почва в этой области красноватая.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

подхалимство; льстивые речи
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Его подхалимство не могло убедить никого в его искренности.
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

грустный
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Она почувствовала грусть после того, как услышала плохие новости.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Технологический сектор быстро растет.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

дым
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
Дым от автомобилей ухудшает качество воздуха.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

эгоистичный
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Он был слишком эгоистичен, чтобы поделиться своей едой с другими.
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.