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A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

весна
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Цветы распускаются весной.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

счастье
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

рабство
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Многие люди боролись, чтобы освободиться от рабства, навязанного колониальной системой.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

оковы
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Устаревшие правила сковывают малые предприятия и замедляют инновации.
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 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

самоуничижение
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Его постоянное самоуничижение заставляло других чувствовать себя неудобно.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

воробей
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
Воробей весело чирикал с ветки дерева.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

серийный; последовательный
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Серийный убийца был пойман после нескольких лет расследования.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

усовершенствовать
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Поездки за границу помогли улучшить его мировоззрение.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

пословица
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Есть старая пословица, что практика приводит к совершенству.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

удивительным образом
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Удивительно, она закончила весь проект всего за один день.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

стиль
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
У нее свой уникальный стиль письма, который захватывает читателей.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

высокомерный
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Она подарила ему высокомерную улыбку, как будто он был ниже её.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

сторона
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Магазин находится сбоку от дороги.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

симфония
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Оркестр исполнил Пятую симфонию Бетховена.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

опытный / приправленный
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Она опытный учитель с более чем 20-летним стажем.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

сенат
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Сенат проголосовал за новый законопроект о здравоохранении.
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.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

позвоночник; центральная опора структуры
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Она повредила позвоночник в аварии.
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.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

ссора
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Два игрока подрались на поле после фола.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Он свайпнул влево на фото.
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.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

оскорбление / обидное замечание
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Он сделал оскорбительное замечание о её характере.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

спонтанный
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Их спонтанный танец под дождем был красивым.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

герметизировать, закрывать
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Запечатывание трещин в стенах может предотвратить проникновение вредителей.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

немного
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
Температура сегодня немного увеличилась.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

сегмент; часть; разделённая часть
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Апельсин был разделён на восемь сегментов.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

добросовестный
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Он известен своей добросовестностью в работе.
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.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

тень
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень через сад вечером.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

саванна (с рассеянными деревьями)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Жирафы щипали акациевые деревья на широкой саванне.
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.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

стабильный
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
Сильная ядерная сила удерживает ядро стабильным.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

синхроничность
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
Синхроничность их мыслей удивила всех.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

суперлатив
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Её выступление было суперлативным, она получила стоячие овации.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

солёная рыба
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
Солёная рыба — это традиционный способ сохранения морепродуктов.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

плавание
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
Плавание — отличный способ оставаться в форме и здоровым.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

море
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Мы пошли плавать в море.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

вложить в ножны
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Он быстро вложил свой меч обратно в ножны после дуэли.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

распространять
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Новости быстро распространились по городу.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

одинаковый
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Мы носили одинаковые платья на вечеринке.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

пропустить
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Он решил пропустить завтрак и прямо поехать на работу.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

сенсибилизация
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Врач предупредил о сенсибилизации, вызванной повторным воздействием химических веществ.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

соус
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Она добавила томатный соус в свою пасту.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

страдать от сильной жары
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Мы начали мучиться от жары в полуденное солнце.
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.
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

существовать
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Многие жители деревни до сих пор существуют за счет рыболовства и сельского хозяйства.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

разбить
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Она разбила стакан в отчаянии.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

заменить
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Этот новый закон заменит старые правила.
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.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

поток
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Поток жизни не остановить.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

счастье
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

саммит
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Саммит обсудил важнейшие глобальные проблемы.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

порезать ножом
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Его подкололи в спину во время ссоры.
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.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

запас
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Магазин имеет широкий ассортимент продуктов.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

солецизм
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Его речь была полна солецизмов и неловких фраз.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

общительный; дружелюбный; экстраверт
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Она очень общительная и легко находит друзей.
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 /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

увеличение солености
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Чрезмерный полив может привести к увеличению солености сельскохозяйственных земель.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

аккуратный; в хорошем порядке; хорошо организованный
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Все было на высшем уровне перед проверкой.
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

порабощение или подчинение
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
Подчинение более слабых наций колониальными державами сформировало историю.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

пекло
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Пекельная жара затрудняла работу.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

канцтовары
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Канцеляр рекомендовал лучшие ручки для экзаменов.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

подавление
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Подавление свободы слова привело к протестам.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

слабый; больной; бледный
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
Больной ребенок нуждался в дополнительном уходе и внимании.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Её специализация — педиатрия.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

должен
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Тебе следует учить для экзаменов.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

укрепить
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
Компания укрепила свою позицию на рынке.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

счастье
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

прекращение
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Шум наконец прекратился после полуночи.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

доля
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Каждый партнер получил равную долю от прибыли компании.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

установить
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Контракт стыпулирует, что оплата должна быть произведена в течение 30 дней.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

предмет
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
Учитель ввел новый предмет в классе.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

самодисциплина
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Самодисциплина важна для достижения долгосрочного успеха.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

застрявший
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
Дверь застряла и не откроется.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

овца
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Фермер держит большое стадо овец.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

удовлетворительный
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Результаты испытаний были удовлетворительными.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

наблюдение
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Наблюдение за школой является обязанностью директора.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

блокировать
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Свидетель пытался заблокировать процесс во время расследования.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

последовательность
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
Танцевальная последовательность была идеально хореографирована.
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

скандал
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
Роман политика стал общественным скандалом.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

потомок
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Он потомок богатой индустриальной семьи.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

подпись
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Пожалуйста, поставьте свою подпись внизу документа.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

эскиз
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Он сделал быстрый эскиз пейзажа.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

печатать, закрывать
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Он запечатал конверт перед отправкой письма.
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 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.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

покрывать
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Вершина горы была скрыта в тумане.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

невозмутимый, стойкий
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Несмотря на хаос вокруг него, он оставался спокойным и собранным.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

плакать или жаловаться слабым или раздражающим способом
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Он начал плакать, когда не получил, что хотел.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

пропитанный
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
Город пропитан историей и традициями.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

сари
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Она выглядела элегантно в своём красном шелковом сари на фестивале.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

телесный
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
Йога может улучшить как телесное, так и психическое здоровье.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

разбросанный; рассеянный;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Ожидаются рассеянные дожди в течение всего дня.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

шумно дышать носом
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Ребёнок начал сопеть после того, как долго плакал.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

спонтанность
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Его спонтанность делает его отличным собеседником.
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

сервис
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
Настоящее образование способствует ценности службы для других.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

старшина
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
Старшина вывел нарушителя из зала.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

взлетать / быстро увеличиваться
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Орел взлетел высоко над горами.
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.
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

приклеивать
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
Клей приклеится к бумаге.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

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

seraphic

серафический
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Она подарила ему серофическое улыбку, которая успокоила его страхи.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Она уверенно прошла по сцене.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.