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B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

сеять
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Фермер посеет пшеничные семена на поле завтра.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

зловещий
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Покинутое здание имело зловещую атмосферу.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

недостатки
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Институциональные недостатки негативно сказываются на поведении студентов.
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.
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 /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

гробница; могила;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Сепулькре древнего короля было обнаружено археологами.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

поддерживаемый
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Предложение не было поддержано.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

санкция
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Правительство ввело экономические санкции против страны.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

обманывать
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Мошенник попытался обмануть старика, чтобы забрать его сбережения.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

статистический
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Отчет предоставляет статистические данные о росте населения.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

бойцовский / беспорядочный
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Несмотря на небольшой размер, он был бойцовским бойцом.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

успешный; процветающий; победоносный
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Она была успешна в своей карьере как врач.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

полосатый
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Мышечные волокна были видны как полосатые под микроскопом.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

ухажёр
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
У неё было много ухажёров, борющихся за её внимание.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

подсолнух
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Поле подсолнечников выглядело потрясающе на ярком солнце.
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

Боковое и вниз движение слоя земной коры в мантии под другим слоем.
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
Тихоокеанское кольцо огня - это зона интенсивной субдукции.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

пивной кружка
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Он поднял свой стейна, чтобы предложить тост своим друзьям.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

крепкий / толстый
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Толстый мужчина легко поднял тяжелую коробку.
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

остановка; прекращение
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
Внезапная остановка поезда вызвала задержки у всех пассажиров.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

смуглый
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Моряк имел смуглое лицо после многих лет под солнцем.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

самодовольство
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Он зашел в комнату, как будто был владельцем этого места.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

качать
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Деревья качались мягко на ветру.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

студия
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
Певица записала свою новую песню в студии.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

самоконтроль
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
Самоконтроль важен для поддержания сбалансированной жизни.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

кричать
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
Он кричал изо всех сил, чтобы привлечь их внимание.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

подавлять; заглушать; хлюпать
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Его сапоги хлюпали по мокрой почве.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

чувство
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
У неё было сильное чувство ответственности.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

где-то
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Я оставил свои ключи где-то в доме.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

умелый; опытный; мастер
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
Умелый хирург выполнил операцию с большой точностью.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

улица
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Он шел по улице в парк.
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 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

прогуливаться
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Мы неспешно прогуливались вдоль набережной, иногда останавливаясь, чтобы посмотреть на лодки.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

синхрония
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
Их танцевальное выступление показало идеальную синхронию.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

трезвый; серьезный и вдумчивый; умеренный
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Он остался трезвым на протяжении всего праздника.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

желтоватый
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Его желтоватое лицо заставляло его выглядеть уставшим и больным.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

вкусный
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
Шеф-повар приготовил вкусное блюдо, которое понравилось всем за столом.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

указать
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

перегревать
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Инженеры перегревают пар, чтобы повысить эффективность турбины.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

споткнуться
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Он споткнулся на неровном тротуаре.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

самоуважение
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Она отказалась компрометировать свое самоуважение, принимая несправедливое отношение.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

юго-запад
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Они поехали на юго-запад страны на отдых.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

писанный
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Священник привел писанный пример во время проповеди.
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.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

кровавый
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
Хирург осмотрел сангвинозный discharge из раны.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

превзойти
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Ее выступление превзошло все ожидания.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

разбрасывать
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Одежда была раскидана по полу.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

солома или трубка
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Она пила сок через соломинку.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

сатрап
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Царь назначил сатрапа для управления удаленной провинцией.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

пятнистый; отмеченный; замеченный
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Пятнистая пантера двигалась бесшумно через джунгли.
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.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

удовлетворить
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
Огромная еда удовлетворила их голод после долгого путешествия.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

специализироваться
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии.
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

грустно
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
Она грустно помахала рукой, когда поезд отправлялся.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

грусть, печаль, боль
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Её грусть была очевидна после того, как она услышала плохие новости.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

святость
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Святость жизни никогда не должна быть скомпрометирована.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

самоконтроль
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Практика самоконтроля помогает избегать импульсивных решений.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

полугодовой
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Компания проводит полугодовую встречу со всеми сотрудниками.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

соль (пятая нота музыкальной шкалы)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Хор репетировал пение ноты соль во время репетиции.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

питание или поддержка
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Вода необходима для человеческого существования.
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.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

плавать с парусами
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Они переплыли Атлантический океан прошлым летом.
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 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

студийный; посвящённый учёбе
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Она усердная студентка, которая проводит часы в библиотеке.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

глубокий звук
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
Сонорный голос актера наполнил весь театр.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

мазь
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Она нанесла мазь на ожог на своей руке.
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.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

наблюдение
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Государственные агентства проводят наблюдение за киберугрозами.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

садистский
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Злодей улыбался садистской улыбкой, когда причинял боль своим врагам.
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.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

креветка
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Мы заказали жареных креветок с чесночным маслом на ужин.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

скульптор
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Скульптор потратил месяцы на создание прекрасной мраморной статуи.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

избыточный
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Его речь содержала слишком много избыточных деталей.
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.
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.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

крутить
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

решения
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Биотехнология предоставляет решения для экологических проблем.
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.
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 /ʃɪp/

Ship

корабль
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Грузовой корабль отплыл из порта на рассвете.
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

бескорыстие
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
Бескорыстие - важная ценность для построения сообщества.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

убой / массовое убийство
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
Армия убила сотни вражеских солдат.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

пригородный
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Они купили дом в тихом пригородном районе.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

тщательно исследовать или осматривать
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Учёный тщательно исследовал данные перед публикацией своих выводов.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

стратегия
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
Стратегия обеспечила успех.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

самообладание
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Его самообладание во время кризиса было замечательным.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

призрачный
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Старый особняк имел призрачную атмосферу ночью.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

проповедь
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Пастор произнес проповедь о сострадании и прощении.
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

писец
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
В Древнем Египте писцы записывали важные события.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

курение
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Курение запрещено внутри здания.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

меч
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Рыцарь вытащил свой меч, чтобы защитить замок.
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.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

расточитель
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Молодой принц был известен как расточитель, тратящий свое состояние на роскошные вечеринки.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

выразительность
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Выразительность проблемы была выделена в дебатах.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

голод
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Многие люди погибли от голода во время голодомора.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

стагнация
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Высокий уровень безработицы привел к экономической стагнации.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

грех
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Он исповедал свой грех священнику.
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?
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

символический
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
Голубь символизирует мир и свободу.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

сессия
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
Сессия состоялась 25 февраля.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

небрежный; грязный; сделанный без внимания или заботы
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Его небрежный почерк было трудно прочитать.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

презрение
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Она посмотрела на него с презрением.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

колючий
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Колючий кактус стоял высоко в пустыне.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.
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 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.