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.

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.

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

счастье

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

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.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

пригород

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

Они переехали в тихий пригород, чтобы растить своих детей вдали от городского шума.

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

управлять

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

Он аккуратно вел машину по узкой улице.

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

пригородный

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

Они купили дом в тихом пригородном районе.

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.

C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

замещать

Meaning

To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.

Example

Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.

Цифровые платформы заменили традиционные газеты.

C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития

Meaning

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Example

The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.

Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

песчаный; песчаный

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

Песчаный пляж тянулся на мили вдоль побережья.

B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

одновременно

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

Он работал над двумя проектами одновременно.

C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

тщательно исследовать или осматривать

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Example

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

Учёный тщательно исследовал данные перед публикацией своих выводов.

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 /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

раздел

Meaning

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

Example

This section of the report needs further review.

Этот раздел отчета требует дальнейшего рассмотрения.

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

суверенитет

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

Суверенитет необходим для идентичности нации.

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

саго

Meaning

starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems

Example

She prepared sago pudding for dessert.

Она приготовила пудинг из саги на десерт.

C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

звездчатый анис

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

Она добавила звездчатый анис в суп для аромата.

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.

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

структуры

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

Этот регион имеет древние структуры.

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

синоним

Meaning

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

Для многих людей её имя — синоним щедрости.

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

неподвижный

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

Машина осталась неподвижной на красном свете.

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

сенсация; возбуждение; волнение; интерес

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

Новый певец стал сенсацией за одну ночь.

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

резко

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

Цены резко выросли после объявления.

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

умение

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

Ее умение в живописи впечатлило всех.

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.

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.

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

великолепный, величественный, возвышенный

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

Великолепная красота горного пейзажа потрясла меня.

C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

воображаемый рай

Meaning

a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful

Example

They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.

Они описали остров как современный Шангри-Ла.

B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

тонуть

Meaning

to go down below the surface; to descend

Example

The ship sinks in the deep ocean.

Корабль тонет в глубоком океане.

C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

шов

Meaning

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Example

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

Врач использовал шов, чтобы закрыть рану.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

школа

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

Дети пошли в школу вместе.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

осквернение

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

Кража из храма считалась актом осквернения.

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

громкое храпанье

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

Стерторозное дыхание пациента напугало медсестер.

C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

покорный

Meaning

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

Example

She was too subservient to challenge his decision.

Она была слишком покорной, чтобы оспорить его решение.

C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

спокойствие

Meaning

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Example

Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.

Медитация помогает достичь внутреннего спокойствия.

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

проповедь

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

Пастор произнес проповедь о сострадании и прощении.

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.

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

порождать

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

Видеоигра породила много продолжений.

B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

боль в животе

Meaning

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

Example

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.

У меня болит живот после того, как я переел.

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.

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.

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 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

спутник

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

Спутники предоставляют важные данные для исследований.

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

суверенный, высший

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

Суверенное правительство контролирует свою валюту.

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

хранение

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

Склад предлагает много места для хранения.

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

поселение; соглашение

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.

C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

стилус

Meaning

a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens

Example

She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.

Она использовала стилус, чтобы рисовать на своем планшете.

C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

простофиля

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person

Example

They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.

Они обращались с ним как с простофилей, который не мог понять ничего сложного.

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

ухажёр

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

У неё было много ухажёров, борющихся за её внимание.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

второстепенная работа

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

Второстепенные обсуждения привели к взаимопониманию.

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.

C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

пролив

Meaning

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

Example

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

Пролив Гибралтар соединяет Атлантический океан и Средиземное море.

C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

небрежно сделано

Meaning

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

Example

The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.

Доклад был написан небрежно, полон ошибок.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

козел отпущения

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

Он стал козлом отпущения за плохие результаты команды.

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

покрыть полосами

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

поверхность скалы была покрыта полосами от ледникового движения.

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.

C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

скетч

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

Студенты исполнили забавный скетч на мероприятии.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

звуковой

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

Самолет создал громкий звук, когда он преодолел звуковой барьер.

C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

чрезмерно театральный

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Example

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

Её выступление казалось чрезмерно театральным и неестественным.

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.

A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

полка

Meaning

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

Example

I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

Я положил книги на полку рядом с окном.

C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

наполнять

Meaning

to gradually spread through or over something

Example

A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.

Тёплый свет наполнил её лицо, когда она улыбалась.

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

разрезать, разрывать отношения

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

Ему пришлось разорвать связи с компанией после спора.

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.

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.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

солнце

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Солнце восходит на востоке и заходит на западе.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

солнечный; оптимистичный

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

Это прекрасный солнечный день, идеальный для пикника.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

учебный план

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

Профессор выдал учебный план в первый день занятий.

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

сувенир

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

Я купил небольшой сувенир в магазине подарков.

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 noun /skʌl/

Skull

череп

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

Доктор внимательно проверил рентгеновский снимок черепа.

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

острый; интенсивный; внезапный и сильный; быстрый для понимания

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

У ножа очень острое лезвие.

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

сильный, резкий

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

Явное различие между бедностью и богатством было очевидно в городе.

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.

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

кучи

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

У нее много друзей в городе.

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

скульптор

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

Скульптор потратил месяцы на создание прекрасной мраморной статуи.

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

лишний

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

Example

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

Его пожертвование было лишним, намного больше, чем кто-либо просил.

C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

превратить в более высокие действия

Meaning

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

Example

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

Она сублимировала свой гнев, рисуя красивые пейзажи.

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

раздражительный, злобный

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

Его раздражительные замечания оскорбили всех в комнате.

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

хладнокровие

Meaning

Composure or coolness under pressure.

Example

She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.

Она произвела впечатление на всех своим хладнокровием во время интервью.

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

стройный

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

Она выглядела стройной в элегантном черном платье.

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

восприимчивость

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

Высокая восприимчивость к инфекциям требует дополнительного ухода.

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

полусознательный

Meaning

Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.

Example

He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.

Он был полусознателен после аварии и едва мог ответить.

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

выходное пособие

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

Компания предложила ему выходное пособие после окончания его работы.

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

самодовольный

Meaning

Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.

Example

His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.

Его самодовольные комментарии заставили всех почувствовать себя неуютно.

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

сестра

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

Моя сестра приедет к нам на следующей неделе.

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

уединённый

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

Они провели свой отпуск в уединённом домике на пляже.

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

болезненный

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

После длинного бега мои ноги были болючими.

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

юбка

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

Она выбрала синюю юбку, чтобы сочетать с блузкой.

C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

относящийся к значению в языке

Meaning

Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.

Example

AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.

Модели ИИ используют семантический анализ для понимания контекста.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

претензия на поверхностные знания

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

Его речь была полна сайолизма, не впечатлив никого.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.

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.

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

приостановка

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

Игрок получил трехматчевую приостановку за плохое поведение.

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

пространственный

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

Учёный изучал пространственное расположение звёзд.

C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

мошенник

Meaning

a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain

Example

The police finally caught the notorious swindler.

Полиция наконец поймала известного мошенника.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

сверхъестественный

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

Старый дом, по слухам, обладал сверхъестественными силами.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

похожий; имеющий общие характеристики

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

У обеих сестер схожие интересы в музыке.

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.

A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

небесно-голубой

Meaning

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

Example

Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

Ее небесно-голубые глаза сияли на солнце.

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

гладить

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

Она мягко погладила кошку.

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.

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 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

юго-запад

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

Они поехали на юго-запад страны на отдых.

C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

вскрикнуть

Meaning

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

Example

The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.

Дети вскрикнули от радости, когда они увидели сюрприз.

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

самодовольный

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

Он носил самодовольную улыбку после победы в дебатах.

подкупить

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

Адвокат был обвинён в попытке подкупить свидетеля.