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C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

отвергать с презрением
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Она отвергла его предложение о помощи с презрением.
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.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

оглушающий
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
Стенториозный голос учителя заглушил шумный класс.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

песня
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Она спела красивую песню на концерте.
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 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.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

закат солнца
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Романтический закат раскрасил небо в золотые цвета.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

позорный; бесславный; стыдный
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Его позорное поведение опозорило всю семью.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

счастье
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

стигматизировать
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Люди с определенными заболеваниями часто несправедливо стигматизируются.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

высыхать
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Цветы высохли под палящим солнцем.
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.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

дух; душа; энтузиазм; смелость
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
Команда показала большой дух, несмотря на проигрыш.
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 /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.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

скоро; через короткое время; кратко
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
Встреча начнется скоро.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

особенный
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Этот подарок очень особенный для меня.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

подавляемый
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Симптомы болезни могут быть подавлены с помощью медикаментов.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

повестка в суд
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Свидетель получил повестку для явки в суд на следующей неделе.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

щель
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Вставьте карту в щель, чтобы открыть дверь.
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.
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.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

говорить
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Она может свободно говорить на трёх языках.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

южный
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Она переехала в южный город для работы.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

умереть от голода
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Его оставили умирать от голода в пустыне.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

субтитры
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Используйте субтитры для лучшего понимания.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

священнический
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Ритуал имел явно священнический характер.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

вздыхать
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Она вздохнула с облегчением, когда услышала хорошие новости.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

сецессия
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
Сецессия южных штатов привела к Гражданской войне.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

слишком упрощенный
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Его объяснение было слишком упрощенным и игнорировало ключевые детали.
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 verb /stæk/

stack

складывать или накапливать
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Он аккуратно сложил книги на полке.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

сериал
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Детективный сериал шел пять успешных сезонов.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

оценка
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Он забил победный гол в последнем матче.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

умный, ловкий
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Она - предприниматель с хорошими техническими знаниями.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

сверхизбыток
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Сад был заполнен сверхизбыточным количеством цветов.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

мыльный
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
У растения мыльные листья, которые образуют пену, когда их трут в воде.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

символизировать
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах.
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.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

погружение
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Погружение полей продолжалось несколько дней после сильного дождя.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

скоро
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Поезд скоро приедет.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

слабый
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Бизнес замедляется во время сезона дождей.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

убивать
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Герой поклялся убить дракона.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

сахарные конфеты
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Дети наслаждались едой разноцветных сахарных конфет на фестивале.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

подозрение
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Полиция арестовала его по подозрению в краже.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

погружение
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
Погружение прибрежных районов вызывает серьезную озабоченность из-за повышения уровня моря.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

размер
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Эта рубашка слишком мала по размеру для меня.
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

преодолеть
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
Он преодолел все трудности, чтобы осуществить свою мечту.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

серьезно
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
Она восприняла этот вопрос очень серьезно.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

научный
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Научные открытия продолжают формировать наше понимание мира.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

создавать зубчатый край
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
Ремесленник серрит нож для лучшего реза.
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 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

спасение
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
История вращается вокруг темы спасения.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

футбол
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Он любит играть в футбол со своими друзьями.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

существенный
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Компания внесла существенные изменения в свою политику.
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

перемещать
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
Ей нужно было перенаправить внимание на новый проект.
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 /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

экологическая сукцессия
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Лесная сукцессия происходит, когда старые экосистемы заменяются новыми.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

выдающийся
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Она дала выдающееся представление в пьесе.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

высший
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Верховный суд принял окончательное решение.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

серендипити
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Найти тот старый фотоальбом было чистой серендипити.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

ножны
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
Рыцарь вытащил меч из ножен.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

ошеломить
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Фокусы мага ошеломили зрителей.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

фамилия
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Пожалуйста, напишите ваше имя и фамилию в форме.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

умело
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Она умело нарисовала портрет за два часа.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

соленость, концентрация соли
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Соленость океана варьируется в зависимости от глубины и местоположения.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

нервный
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
Лошадь была слишком нервной для верховой езды.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

скэд рыба
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Рыбак поймал скэд в сети.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

отдельно; различно; индивидуально; в стороне
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Пожалуйста, держите вашу личную и профессиональную жизнь отдельно.
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 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

социально
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Он очень активен социально и посещает много мероприятий.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

резкий звук
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Резкий свист напугал всех в комнате.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

избегать
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Он всегда пытается избегать своих обязанностей на работе.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

рыба-скорпион
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Рыба-скорпион имеет опасные шипы, которые могут вводить яд.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

социальная ловкость
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Она справилась с деликатной ситуацией с замечательным savoir-faire.
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.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

искренний; подлинный; без притворства
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Она извинилась искренне за свою ошибку.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

убежище
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Лес — это убежище для исчезающих животных.
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 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.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

растяжение
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Она вывихнула лодыжку, когда бегала в парке.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

утешение
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Она нашла утешение в музыке после своей утраты.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

спицы / сказал
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Спица велосипеда была согнута после аварии.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

положить конец / шотландский виски
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
Отчет положил конец слухам о слиянии.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

едва; едва ли; только что
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Я едва мог поверить своим глазам.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

изолировать, прятать
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Углерод, захваченный деревьями, может быть изолирован на годы.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

строфа
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Стихотворение начинается с строфы, описывающей природу.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

медленно
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Она шла медленно к двери.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

скептицизм, сомнение
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Его скептицизм по поводу новых технологий часто делает его устойчивым к изменениям.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

солнечное затмение
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Солнечное затмение будет видно из нашего города в следующем месяце.
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.
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.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

тайный
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Она украдкой взглянула на его заметки.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

всплеск
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
В городе был всплеск краж.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

снегопад
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Сильный снегопад заблокировал все дороги вчера.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

масштаб / увеличение размера
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Компания планирует расширить свои операции на глобальном уровне.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

синергический
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Два отдела имеют синергические отношения, что повышает производительность.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

избыточность
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Комната была наполнена избыточностью украшений.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

скульптура; искусство создания объектов путем вырезания
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Музей выставляет древнегреческую скульптуру.
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.
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

усмехаться
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Она насмехалась над его попыткой петь.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

помощь
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Благотворительность предоставила помощь жертвам наводнения.