A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Южная Америка

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

Бразилия — крупнейшая страна в Южной Америке.

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.

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.

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

уверенный; точно

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

Я уверен, что он придет завтра.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.

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.

A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

так

Meaning

to such a degree or extent

Example

She was so happy with the gift.

Она была так счастлива с подарком.

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

слепой; без зрения

Meaning

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

Example

The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.

Слепой человек шел по улице с помощью своей собаки-проводника.

C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

монета

Meaning

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Example

The transaction was made in specie.

Транзакция была проведена монетами.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

позорный; бесславный; стыдный

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Его позорное поведение опозорило всю семью.

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/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

трюк, достижение, препятствовать росту

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

Актёр исполнил опасный стант в фильме.

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

образец; экзепляр; проба

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

Учёный собрал образец крови для анализа.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

обдуманный

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Её ответ был спокойным и обдуманным, не импульсивным.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

солнечная система

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

Наша солнечная система имеет восемь планет, которые вращаются вокруг солнца.

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

подчиненный

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

Он управляет десятью подчиненными в своем отделе.

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

быстрее скорости звука; относящийся к скоростям, превышающим скорость звука

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

Сверхзвуковой самолет преодолел звуковой барьер.

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

сестра

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

Моя сестра приедет к нам на следующей неделе.

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

шторм

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

Шторм вызвал отключения электроэнергии по всему городу.

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

возглавить

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

Она возглавила кампанию за экологическое сознание.

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.

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

оболочка

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

Армия выстрелила снаряд в позицию противника.

A1 noun /sɪks/

six

шесть

Meaning

the number 6

Example

There are six apples on the table.

На столе шесть яблок.

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.

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

программное обеспечение

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

Он установил программу, чтобы улучшить производительность своего компьютера.

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.

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

шоппинг

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

Она провела день, покупая одежду.

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

шелк

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

плита

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

Рабочие положили бетонную плиту для фундамента.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

восход солнца

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

Мы посмотрели на красивый восход солнца с вершины горы.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

один

Meaning

only one; not one of several

Example

She bought a single ticket for the concert.

Она купила один билет на концерт.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

счастье

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

диван

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

Семья собралась на диване, чтобы посмотреть телевизор.

A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

она

Meaning

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

She is going to the market to buy vegetables.

Она идет на рынок, чтобы купить овощи.

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.

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

синтетический

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

Синтетические химикаты используются в переработанных продуктах.

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

остановить, киоск

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

Машина остановилась по пути в офис.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

рабский

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

Его рабская преданность традиции предотвратила любые инновации.

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

извини

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

Ей было жаль, что случилось.

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.

A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

медленно

Meaning

in a slow manner

Example

She walked slowly to the door.

Она шла медленно к двери.

C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

серебряный поднос

Meaning

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

Example

The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.

Дворецкий принес чай на серебряном подносе.

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.

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

место

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

Я нашел отличное место для пикника в парке.

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

подбрасывать, бросать

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

Он повесил сумку через плечо перед тем, как уйти.

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

специалист

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

Она проконсультировалась с кардиологом по поводу своего состояния.

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

идти с гордостью

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

Он гордо прошел по сцене после того, как выиграл награду.

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

преодолеть

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

Он преодолел все трудности, чтобы осуществить свою мечту.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

суфражистка

Meaning

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

Example

The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.

Суфражистки организовали митинги, чтобы требовать избирательных прав для женщин.

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

выносливость

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

Марафонцам нужна большая выносливость, чтобы завершить гонку.

C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

убивать

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

Герой поклялся убить дракона.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

осада

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

Осадка замка продолжалась три месяца.

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.

A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

клубника

Meaning

a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste

Example

I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

Я люблю есть свежую клубнику с кремом летом.

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.

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

стабилизация

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

Стабилизация структуры была необходима после землетрясения.

C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

сидячий

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Example

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

Сидячий образ жизни может привести к множеству проблем со здоровьем.

B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

шнур

Meaning

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

Example

She tied the package with a string.

Она завязала пакет шнурком.

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 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.

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

системы

Meaning

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

Эффективные системы улучшают продуктивность.

C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

силлогизм

Meaning

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.

Example

The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.

Философ объяснил концепцию силлогизма с помощью простых примеров.

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.

C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

систематические сбережения

Meaning

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

Example

Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.

Систематические сбережения могут смягчить финансовые кризисы на старости лет.

C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

величественный и достойный

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

Величественный особняк стоял в конце длинной подъездной дороги.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

опрос, анкетирование

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

Они провели опрос, чтобы понять предпочтения клиентов.

A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

осесть

Meaning

to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down

Example

They decided to settle in a quiet village.

Они решили осесть в тихой деревне.

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.

C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

строительная леса

Meaning

a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution

Example

The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.

Рабочие установили строительную леса для покраски внешней стороны здания.

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.

C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

заставить кого-то или что-то казаться глупым или препятствовать эффективности и энтузиазму

Meaning

to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm

Example

The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.

Повторяющиеся задачи, похоже, отупляли креативность работников.

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

падальщик / сборщик мусора

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

Скопы являются природными скэвенджерами, которые очищают окружающую среду.

B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

субмарина

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.

Example

Submarine cables facilitate international communication.

Подводные кабели облегчают международную связь.

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

туфля

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

Она купила новую пару беговых туфель для тренировки.

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

испортить

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

Дождь испортил мероприятие на открытом воздухе.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

обезьяноподобный

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

Учёный изучал обезьяноподобное поведение шимпанзе.

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

спицы / сказал

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

Спица велосипеда была согнута после аварии.

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.

A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

выстрел

Meaning

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

Example

He took a shot at the goal.

Он сделал выстрел по воротам.

A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

ситуация; состояние дел

Meaning

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs

Example

We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.

Нам нужно оценить текущую ситуацию перед принятием решений.

B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

положение / репутация

Meaning

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

Example

He has high standing in the community for his charity work.

У него высокий статус в обществе за его благотворительную работу.

C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

порабощение

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

Люди страдали под владычеством жестокого правителя.

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

подводить итог

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

Она суммировала отчет всего за несколько минут.

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

порождать

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

Видеоигра породила много продолжений.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

слишком упрощенный

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

Его объяснение было слишком упрощенным и игнорировало ключевые детали.

C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

строгий человек по отношению к правилам

Meaning

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

Example

He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.

Он очень строг к пунктуальности и не терпит задержек.

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

парусный спорт

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

Мы летом ходили на озере под парусами.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

сарказм

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

Его сарказм часто заставлял людей смеяться, но иногда обижал их.

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

превосходство; высший авторитет или власть

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

Страна установила морское превосходство в регионе.

C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

длинное и скучное письмо

Meaning

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

Example

He delivered a long screed against corruption.

Он произнес длинную речь против коррупции.

C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Саммит будущего

Meaning

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

Example

The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.

Саммит будущего рассмотрел глобальные проблемы.

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

заботливый

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

Она всегда была заботлива о благополучии своих студентов.

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

прожектор

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

Певец гордо стоял в свете прожектора.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

чувственный

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

Сад был наполнен чувственными цветами и ароматами.

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

счастье

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 verb /sæk/

sack

уволить

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

Компания уволила его за плохую работу.

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

замена

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

Замена старой системы на новую была трудной.

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

стройный

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

Она выглядела стройной в своем новом платье.

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 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.

C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

синтаксис

Meaning

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example

Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.

Языки программирования следуют строгим правилам синтаксиса.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

второсортный

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

Фильм был увлекательным, но явно второсортным по сравнению с оригиналом.

C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

обманчивый

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

Example

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

Аргумент политика был обманчивым, он звучал убедительно, но не имел реальных доказательств.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

упростить

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

Учитель упростил сложное уравнение для студентов.

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

суверенный, высший

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

Суверенное правительство контролирует свою валюту.

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

зрение

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

Вид солнца унес ее дыхание.

B1 verb /splɪt/

split

делить

Meaning

to divide or separate into parts or groups

Example

He split the log in two with an axe.

Он разрубил бревно на два с помощью топора.

C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

таинственный

Meaning

Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret

Example

Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.

Её улыбка, как у сфинкса, заставляла гадать, о чём она думает.

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

несколько

Meaning

more than one but not many; a few

Example

Several people attended the meeting yesterday.

Несколько человек посетили встречу вчера.

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

шлак

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

Фабрика сбросила шлак рядом с рекой.

C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

Example

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

солнечный свет

Meaning

Direct light from the sun.

Example

Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.

Солнечный свет не достигает бездны океана.