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C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

редкий
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
Растительность была редкой в пустыне.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

шерон фрукт
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
Шерон фрукт сладкий, и его можно есть как яблоко.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

трясти
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
Землетрясение заставило здание трястись.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

сани
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Дети катались на санях с заснеженной горы.
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.
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.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

пощёчина
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Она была так злонамерена, что ударила его по лицу.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

язвительная критика
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Критик написал язвительную критику о фильме.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

разделенный
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
С момента развода они живут в отдельных домах.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

социальные медиа
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Социальные сети часто вызывают задержки.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

зарплата
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Она получает хорошую зарплату за свою работу учителем.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

незначительный; лёгкий; тонкий; едва заметный
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
В расписании поезда было небольшое опоздание.
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.
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 /swɑːmp/

swamp

болото
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Деревня была построена рядом с болотом.
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.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

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

Sulky

вопящий и угрюмый; капризный
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Ребёнок стал вопящим, когда не мог получить свою любимую игрушку.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

предвзятое мнение
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
Статья имела политический уклон.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

включать
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Малые детали были включены в основную тему.
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

обязательный по закону
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
Компания должна соблюдать все обязательные по закону правила.
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/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.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

седировать
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
Медсестра оседлатила пациента перед операцией.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

ум; сообразительность; аккуратный и модный внешний вид
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Её умение решать проблемы произвело впечатление на всех.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

в секрете
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
Сделка была заключена суб роза, чтобы избежать публичного контроля.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

усилить
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
Коммуникация может усилить связи между людьми.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

длинная узкая полоса ткани, бумаги, пластика или другого материала
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Она оторвала полоску бумаги от блокнота.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

неустойчивый; дрожащий; ненадежный; слабый
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Его голос дрожал от нервозности.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

форма; внешний вид
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
Художник нарисовал идеальную круговую форму на холсте.
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.
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

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

sponsorship

спонсорство
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
Мероприятие стало возможным благодаря спонсорству нескольких крупных компаний.
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 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

скептический
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Она была скептически настроена к новому плану.
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 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 /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 /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 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 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

клевета
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Политик подал в суд на газету за клевету.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

похотливый
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Таблоид опубликовал похабную историю о знаменитости.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

социальная справедливость
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Социальная справедливость обеспечивает равенство возможностей.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

спорадический
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Регион испытал спорадические дожди в течение недели.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

сержант-майор
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Сержант-майор проверил войска перед парадом.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

захватить
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
Полиция сумела изъять украденные товары.
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.
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 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

разумный; практичный; благоразумный
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Будет разумно взять зонт, так как может пойти дождь.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

резюме
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Она написала резюме книги для своего класса.
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

доказывать
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
Юрист работал, чтобы подтвердить эти претензии с помощью твердых доказательств.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

спикер
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Спикер выступил на пресс-конференции от имени компании.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

соленый
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Соленая океанская вода сделала её жаждущей.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

просторный; вместительный
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
В доме есть просторная гостиная с высокими потолками.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

некоторые
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
У меня есть немного денег в кошельке.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

успокаивающее средство
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Врач прописал седативное средство, чтобы помочь пациенту уснуть.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

блестящие украшения
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Её платье было покрыто серебристыми блестящими украшениями, которые сверкали на свету.
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.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

слюна
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
Стоматолог попросил её прополоскать слюну во рту.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

докер
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Докеры работали без усталости, чтобы разгрузить груз до рассвета.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

структурный
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
Структурная целостность моста была проверена после шторма.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

изогнутый
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Путешественники шли по извилистому пути через лес.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

шелкопряд
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Шелкопряды питаются листьями тутового дерева, чтобы производить шелк.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

сжатие
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Компания сообщила о сокращении прибыли в этом квартале.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

спираль
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
Спиральная лестница вела на верхний этаж.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

ленивый
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Она была слишком ленивой, чтобы встать с кровати рано.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

сдаваться
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

растворимый
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Сахар растворим в воде.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

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

songs

песни
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Слушайте песни, чтобы учить произношение.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

соединять
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
Техник соединил два провода, чтобы восстановить соединение.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

шорты
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Он носил пару синих шорт на пляже.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

морской пейзаж
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
Художник нарисовал красивый морской пейзаж на закате.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

шитье
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Она любит шить свою одежду по выходным.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

устойчивость
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Устойчивость обеспечивает долгосрочное экологическое здоровье.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

подрыв
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
Правительство обвинило повстанцев в планировании подрыва.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

сонливость
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
Сонливость после плотного обеда затруднила сосредоточение.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

устойчивые практики
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Устойчивые практики необходимы для охраны окружающей среды.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

супермаркет
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Она пошла в супермаркет, чтобы купить продукты.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

стратегические инсайты
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Стратегические инсайты направляют политику.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

шокирующий
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
Новость о происшествии была шокирующей для всех.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

сельца; гнев
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Он выплеснул свой гнев на коллег после встречи.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

подписка
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

дерьмо
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Собака устроила беспорядок, оставив свое дерьмо на полу.
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.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

человек, занимающий подчинённое положение; в армии, младший офицер
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Сабальтерн был ответственен за руководство небольшим отрядом солдат.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

юмористическое подражание
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Комик пародировал речь политика, чтобы развеселить публику.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

тонкость
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
Она поняла тонкость ситуации.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

человек, который спит; что-то, что неожиданно достигает успеха
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Фильм оказался неожиданным хитом.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

юго-восток
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Город находится на юго-востоке страны.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

рыба Роху
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
Рыба Роху обычно готовится с пряностями в бенгальских домах.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

существенное влияние
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Существенное влияние возможно даже при нескольких часах волонтерской работы.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

тротуар
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Дети играли на тротуаре.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

тупик
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Переговоры закончились тупиком.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

заменитель
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
Деньги не могут быть заменой настоящему счастью.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

сосать
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
Ребенок начал сосать свой палец.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

серьёзный; задумчивый; важный;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
Это серьёзное дело, которое требует немедленного внимания.
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 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

плавить
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Рабочие плавят железо из руды на заводе.
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 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

серафим
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Витраж изображал серафима с расправленными крыльями.