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B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

спектр
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Фестиваль привлек людей со всего политического спектра.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

контролировать
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
Учитель контролирует студентов во время экзамена.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

жертва
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Страна была освобождена благодаря жертве воинов.
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 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

зрелище
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Фейерверки создали захватывающее зрелище на ночном небе.
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 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.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

эгоистично
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Он эгоистично забрал все печенья.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

спецификация
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
Спецификация продукта включает все необходимые детали.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

звездный; яркий;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Мы наслаждались звездным ночным небом, когда мы лагерировали в горах.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

разбить
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Она разбила стакан в отчаянии.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

стратегический
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Стратегические политики повышают конкурентоспособность.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

стереотип
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Это стереотип, что все геймеры асоциальны.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

дефицит
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Недостаток воды угрожает сельскому хозяйству.
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.
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 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

избирательный
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
В университете есть избирательный процесс поступления для новых студентов.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

сексуальность
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Она откровенно говорила о своей сексуальности и идентичности.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

самодостаточный
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Ферма полностью самодостаточна в производстве овощей.
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.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

стимул
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Растения реагируют на внешний стимул.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

серьезный
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Без действий последствия изменения климата станут серьезными.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.
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.
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.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

сломать
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
Веревка сломалась под весом.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

алый
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Алые розы в саду выглядели великолепно на утреннем свету.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

рукав
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Она закатила рукава перед тем, как начать готовить.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

зловоние; неприятный запах
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
Мусор создал ужасный запах в кухне.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

семь чудес света
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Семь чудес света отражают человеческое величие.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

священный
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Священный храм посетили тысячи паломников.
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 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

рои
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Рой пчел окружил дерево.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

сжимать
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Она сжала тюбик с зубной пастой, чтобы извлечь последнюю часть.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

резать
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
Компания снизила цены, чтобы привлечь больше клиентов.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

бесшовный
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Бесшовный процесс оформления заказа повышает удовлетворенность пользователей.
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 /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

покорность, подача
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Ее подача отчета была оценена менеджером.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

тяжело
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Пациент был тяжело ранен в аварии.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

семь привычек
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Даже привычки помогают поддерживать сбалансированный образ жизни.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

софистицированный
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Софистицированные дизайны улучшают эстетику.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

транспортное средство, которое регулярно курсирует между двумя местами
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
Аэропортовый шаттл ходит каждые 30 минут.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

добавка
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Она принимает витаминные добавки для поддержания своего здоровья.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

превосходящий; лучший
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Этот продукт превосходит все остальные на рынке.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

пятно; след
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
На его белой рубашке была пятно от кофе.
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 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

издавать резкий звук
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Машина заскрипела и резко остановилась.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

шрам
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
Авария оставила постоянный шрам на его лбу.
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 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 /swiːt/

suite

люкс
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

разделение; отделение; разделение
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
Разделение двух стран было мирным.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

полоса или линия; двигаться очень быстро в определенном направлении
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Молния пронеслась по ночному небу.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

смягчить
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
Тепло быстро размягчит масло.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

близорукость; ограниченное мировоззрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Его короткозоркое решение бросить школу рано повлияло на его карьерные перспективы.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

тонкий, легкий, изысканный
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
Использование цвета художником было тонким, но мощным.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

специя
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Она добавила щепотку специй в карри для усиления вкуса.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

структурированный
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Структурированный план выполнения критичен для успеха.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

небольшие усилия
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Небольшие усилия могут привести к большим изменениям в сохранении бабочек.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

чистый; абсолютный; прозрачный; очень крутой
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Это было чистое везение, что мы нашли это место.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

суицид
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Профессионалы в области психического здоровья работают над предотвращением суицида.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

стабильный
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Он держал свою руку стабильно, рисуя картину.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

самосознание
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Самосознание помогает понять эмоции и действия человека.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.
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.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

якобы
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Якобы он лучший игрок в команде.
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.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.
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, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Садовник использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямы для посадки цветов.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Его специализация — итальянская кухня.
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.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

витрина, показывать что-то привлекательным или выгодным способом
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Выставка продемонстрировала лучшие работы художника.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

царапать
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
Ребенок начертил все на стене.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

значительно
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
Новая политика значительно улучшила условия труда.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

липкий
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Конфета слишком липкая, чтобы есть руками.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

символ
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Голубь - это символ мира.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

редкий; трудно найти; существующий в небольших количествах
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
Свежее вода становится все более редким ресурсом в пустынных регионах.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

санитария
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Хорошие санитарные практики ключ к предотвращению заражений.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.
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.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

ударить с силой
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Он с силой закрыл дверь после ссоры.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

новое предприятие
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Стартап получил финансирование от инвесторов.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Аист
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
Аист построил своё гнездо на вершине высокого дымохода.
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.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

крик
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Она закричала, когда увидела паука.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Технологический сектор быстро растет.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

разбивать
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Стекло разобьется, если ты уронишь его.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

бегло читать
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Она пробежала глазами по отчету перед встречей.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

подписчик
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Она подписчица ежемесячного журнала.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

задохнуться
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Rebyonok pochti zadokhalsya, nakhodyas' v zaporozhennom komnate.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

строго
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Курение строго запрещено в здании.
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.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

супруг
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Каждый сотрудник может включить своего супруга в план медицинского страхования.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

крепкий
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
Плотник сделал прочный деревянный стол.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

солидарность
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
работники продемонстрировали солидарность во время забастовки.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

погружать
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
она погрузила одежду в воду перед тем, как ее постирать.
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?
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

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

Strain

напряжение; давление; усталость;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Долгие часы работы оказали давление на его здоровье.
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.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

доля, риск
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
У него есть большая доля в новой компании.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

серьезность; строгость; тяжесть
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Серьезность шторма вызвала широкие разрушения по всему городу.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

соло
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Она решила выступить с сольным танцем на шоу талантов.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

поддерживающий
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Она была очень поддерживающей в мои трудные времена.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

специализированный
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

защита
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Были введены новые меры защиты для предотвращения утечек данных.