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A1 noun /sʌn/

son

сын
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Его сын очень талантлив в музыке.
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'.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

специально
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
Его специально попросили заняться финансами.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

высокий уровень сложности или утонченности
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
Сложность современной технологии ИИ удивительна.
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.
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 /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

простофиля
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Они обращались с ним как с простофилей, который не мог понять ничего сложного.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

предположительный
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
История оказалась предположительной, без доказательств, которые бы её поддерживали.
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.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

сладкий лайм
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Сок сладкого лайма был освежающим в жаркий день.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

разделяемый
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Эти два вопроса разделяемы и должны быть обсуждены независимо.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

ошеломить, потрясти
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
Новость о её внезапной отставке ошеломила всех.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

пар
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Чайник парил на плите.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

скупиться
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Не скупись на качество, когда покупаешь новый ноутбук.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

уклоняться
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Политик попытался уклониться от сложного вопроса.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

сексуальный
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Она носила сексуальное красное платье на вечеринке.
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 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

чувствительность
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Бозе доказал чувствительность растений с помощью экспериментов.
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 verb /straɪv/

strive

стремиться
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Она стремится быть лучшей ученицей в своем классе.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

выбранный
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Он был одним из выбранных кандидатов на стипендию.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

острый; интенсивный; внезапный и сильный; быстрый для понимания
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
У ножа очень острое лезвие.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

секунда; второе место
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Он занял второе место в гонке.
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 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

сатира
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
Пьеса была блестящей сатирой на современную политику.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

симбиотическое отношение
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
Симбиоз между двумя компаниями привел к взаимному росту.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

симптомы
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
Жар и кашель - это обычные симптомы гриппа.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

поздравить
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Солдаты поздравили своего командующего офицера.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

предположить
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Она предположила, что он не придет на встречу.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

сидериальный
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Астрономы используют сидериальное время для отслеживания положения звёзд.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

череп
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Доктор внимательно проверил рентгеновский снимок черепа.
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.
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 /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

бесформенный
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Туман создал бесформенную массу вдалеке.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

песня
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Она спела красивую песню на концерте.
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.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

спадать
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
После шторма уровень воды начал спадать.
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 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

стимул
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
Яркий свет и громкие звуки являются обычными стимулами для бдительности.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

структуры
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
Этот регион имеет древние структуры.
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.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

вычитать
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Если вы вычитаете 5 из 10, вы получите 5.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

блестящий; сияющий;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
Блестящий новый автомобиль привлек внимание всех.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

потовызывающий
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
Врач прописал потовызывающий препарат для снижения температуры.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

произносить с шипящим звуком
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
Актер произнес свои реплики с шипящим звуком для драматического эффекта.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

масштаб / увеличение размера
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Компания планирует расширить свои операции на глобальном уровне.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

заявление
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
Генеральный директор сделал заявление о будущих планах компании.
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.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

показать
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
Можешь показать мне дорогу к станции?
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

металлический крепеж с витком; прикрутить или затянуть что-то винтом
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Он прикрутил полку к стене крепко.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

зритель
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
Стадион был заполнен возбужденными зрителями.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

насыщение
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Насыщение рынка похожими продуктами снизило продажи.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

научный
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Научные открытия продолжают формировать наше понимание мира.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

сосать
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Младенец сосет пустышку.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

змееподобный
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
Дорога шла извилистой тропой через горы.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

незрелый
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Его незрелое поведение поставило в неловкое положение его друзей.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

синхронный
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Синхронное обучение включает в себя онлайн-уроки в реальном времени.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

тренировочная игра
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
Команда провела тренировочную игру перед началом официального сезона.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

устойчивая сельскохозяйственная практика
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Устойчивые сельскохозяйственные практики защищают окружающую среду, обеспечивая продовольственную безопасность.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

синтезировать, объединять, представлять логично
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
Он преуспевает в синтезе идей из разных источников.
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.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

короткий; краткий
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
Совещание было очень коротким, продолжалось всего десять минут.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

скелет
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Учитель показал студентам человеческий скелет на уроке биологии.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

тереть / искать тщательно
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Она вычистила кухню до блеска.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

шпатула
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Я использовал лопатку, чтобы перевернуть блины на сковороде.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

сэр
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Сэр, могу ли я помочь вам с вашим заказом?
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

гладкий и блестящий
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
Она вела блестящий черный спортивный автомобиль.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

связанный с могилой, мрачный
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
Покинутое здание было охвачено сепулькральной тишиной.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

грация и обаяние
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Его грация и обаяние сделали его популярным на социальных собраниях.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

перемешивать
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Она перемешала суп, чтобы убедиться, что он не сгорит.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

попивать
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Она медленно попивала чай, читая газету.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

запас
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Магазин имеет широкий ассортимент продуктов.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

подавление
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Подавление свободы слова привело к протестам.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

симптом
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.
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 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.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

предположительный
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Это предполагаемое решение проблемы.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

мрачный
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
На похоронах была мрачная атмосфера.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

человек или вещь, которая что-то начинает; первое блюдо на обеде
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Первое блюдо на обеде было свежее салат.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

сессии, собрания, период
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Сессии длились три часа.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

жертвенный
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
Ягненок был использован как жертвенная жертва в ритуале.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

скромный
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
Несмотря на его успех, он остался скромным и смиренным.
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 /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

спортсмен
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Он настоящий спортсмен, всегда честен и уважителен к своим соперникам.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

структура
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Структура разработана для обеспечения безопасности и функциональности.
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.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

жесткий; твердый; негибкий
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
Старая деревянная доска была слишком жесткой, чтобы согнуться.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

монолог
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Монолог Гамлета — это один из самых известных отрывков в драме Шекспира.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

синус
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Он страдал от инфекции синусов, которая вызвала головную боль.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

дать что-то лишнее / спасать
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Можете ли вы уделить мне несколько минут вашего времени?
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

жаворонок
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
Жаворонок пел красиво, пока он летел над лугом.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

успокаивать
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
Мать успокоила своего плачущего малыша нежной колыбельной.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

снобистский
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Она казалась снобистской, потому что избегала разговаривать с официантами.
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.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

я
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
У неё сильное чувство себя.
C1 adjective /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.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

субсидия
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Правительство предоставляет субсидию на топливо для контроля цен.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

счастье
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

пол
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Его спросили о его поле в кабинете врача.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

просеять / внимательно осматривать
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Она просеяла муку, прежде чем добавить ее в тесто для торта.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

скряга
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Хозяин был таким скрягой, что никогда ничего не ремонтировал.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

трафарет
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Художник использовал трафарет, чтобы нарисовать одинаковые звезды на стене.