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A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

иногда
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
Иногда я гуляю вечером.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

стимулировать
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Подобающий солнечный свет стимулирует рост растений.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

зануда
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Не будь занудой и позволь нам наслаждаться вечеринкой.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Её специализация — педиатрия.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

трещина
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
В ткани была маленькая трещина.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

покрытый мылом; пенистый
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Тарелки всё ещё были мыльными после мытья.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

снегопад
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Сильный снегопад заблокировал все дороги вчера.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

рыба Сурма
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Рыба Сурма обитает в реках региона Силхет.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

промокший
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Его одежда была промокшей после сильного дождя.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

нервный
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
Лошадь была слишком нервной для верховой езды.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

разделить
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Война раздробила семьи и друзей.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

символизировать
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

непоколебимый, верный
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Она всегда была непоколебимым сторонником сообщества.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

директор
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Директор посетил классы, чтобы проверить прогресс.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

небо
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Небо сегодня синее.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

бич / наказание
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
Болезнь и бедность остаются бичом во многих регионах.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

излишек
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
В этом году в стране излишек продуктов питания.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

погружать
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Наводнение угрожало затопить деревню.
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.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

проворный
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
Проворная бабушка удивила всех своими быстрыми танцевальными шагами.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

сибарит
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Миллионер был настоящим сибаритом, который жил только ради комфорта и удовольствия.
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 /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 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

существенный
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Компания внесла существенные изменения в свою политику.
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 adjective /stiːp/

steep

крутой, чрезмерный
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Туристы поднялись по крутой горной тропе.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

синоним
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Счастливый и радостный - синонимы.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

поселение; соглашение
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

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

stupor

ступор
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Он остался в ступоре после того, как услышал шокирующие новости.
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

умный; остроумный; хорошо одетый; стильный
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
Она приняла умное решение инвестировать в технологические акции.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

остановить
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Пожалуйста, прекратите говорить во время фильма.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

устаревший
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Фабрика была наполнена устаревшими машинами, которые замедляли производство.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

скутер
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Она ездит на скутере на работу каждый день.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

исследование космоса
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной.
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.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

умелый
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Он опытный плотник, который может строить красивые мебель.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

установка
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Компания представила новый сет-ап для расположения офиса.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

солнечное затмение
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Солнечное затмение будет видно из нашего города в следующем месяце.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

зависимость от прокрутки
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
Зависимость от прокрутки является растущей проблемой среди пользователей смартфонов.
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

резко
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Цены резко выросли после объявления.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

женщина-пресс-секретарь
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Пресс-секретарь компании объявила о новом продукте.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

шумно дышать носом
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Ребёнок начал сопеть после того, как долго плакал.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

самодовольный
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Он носил самодовольную улыбку после победы в дебатах.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

оставаться
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь здесь, пока я не вернусь.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

претензия на поверхностные знания
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Его речь была полна сайолизма, не впечатлив никого.
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.
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.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

доля, риск
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
У него есть большая доля в новой компании.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

мерцать
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
Озеро мерцало под лунным светом.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

ссориться по пустякам
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Дети спорили из-за последнего кусочка торта.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Цинга
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Моряки часто страдали от цинги во время долгих морских путешествий без свежих фруктов.
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.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

горячий и сухой ветер
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
Сирокко сделала город невыносимо горячим и пыльным.
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

систематическая стратегия
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
Была использована систематическая стратегия для достижения целей.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

звездные фрукты
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
Когда вы нарезаете звездные фрукты, они выглядят как красивые желтые звезды на вашей тарелке.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

канцтовары
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Канцеляр рекомендовал лучшие ручки для экзаменов.
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.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

подозрение
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Полиция арестовала его по подозрению в краже.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

выдающийся; превосходный; исключительный
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Ее выдающаяся красота заставила всех остановиться и смотреть.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

светить
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Солнце будет ярко светить завтра.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

краткий
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Его речь была краткой и впечатляющей.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

трущобы
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Правительство работает над улучшением условий в трущобах.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

степь
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Кочевники путешествовали по обширной степи со своими стадами.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

плечо
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Он носил сумку на плече.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

высший
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Верховный суд принял окончательное решение.
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.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

скользкий
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Он провел скользкую презентацию, чтобы впечатлить инвесторов.
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.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

произносить по буквам
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Можешь произнести по буквам свое имя для меня?
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

пословица
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Есть старая пословица, что практика приводит к совершенству.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

медленно
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Она шла медленно к двери.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

потрясающий
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Вид с вершины горы был абсолютно потрясающим.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

саго
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Она приготовила пудинг из саги на десерт.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

пропустить
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Он решил пропустить завтрак и прямо поехать на работу.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

чесотка
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Доктор поставил диагноз чесотка после осмотра сыпи.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

суп
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Я съел тарелку куриного супа на обед.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

окружение
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде.
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

сакристия
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
Священник вошел в сакристию перед началом мессы.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

чешуйчатый
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
У рыбы чешуйчатая кожа.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

спортивный
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Дети были в спортивном настроении во время пикника.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

превосходный
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Отель предоставил превосходное обслуживание во время нашего пребывания.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

соло
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Она решила выступить с сольным танцем на шоу талантов.
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 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 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

ложный / фальшивый
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Отчет был основан на ложных утверждениях.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

поток
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Поток жизни не остановить.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

создавать зубчатый край
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
Ремесленник серрит нож для лучшего реза.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

значительно
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
Новая политика значительно улучшила условия труда.
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 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

сексуальный
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
Сексуальное здоровье людей — важная тема в современной медицине.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

мускулистый и сильный
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
У атлета было мускулистое телосложение, которое показывало его силу.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

отважный
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Отважный солдат никогда не сдавался.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

обслуживать
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Она подает завтрак в 8 утра каждый день.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

синхроничность
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
Синхроничность их мыслей удивила всех.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

серьезность; важность
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Серьезность ситуации стала очевидной, когда врач заговорил.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

шпинат
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Свежий шпинат очень питателен.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

саркастичный
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Она сделала саркастическое замечание о его кулинарии.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

сильфида
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Она двигалась по сцене как сильфида, легкая и грациозная.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

носки
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Он надел пару чистых носок перед тем, как выйти из дома.