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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.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

счастливый случай
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Их встреча в кафе была совершенно счастливым случаем.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

зрелищный
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Запуск космического корабля был зрелищным событием.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

плохого качества
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Подрядчик сделал плохую работу при ремонте.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

сито
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Она использовала сито, чтобы процеживать пасту.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

недружелюбный
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
Официант посмотрел на нас недружелюбным взглядом, когда мы попросили больше воды.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

великолепный; замечательный; впечатляющий
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Замок выглядел великолепно на закате.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

удовлетворительный
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Результаты испытаний были удовлетворительными.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

скудный
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Было очень мало доказательств, чтобы поддержать его утверждение.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

старший
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Он старший менеджер в отделе.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

язвительный
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Он не мог удержаться от язвительного комментария о ее платье.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

синергизировано, объединено, скоординировано
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Команды были синергизированы для максимизации производительности.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

спонсорство
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
Мероприятие стало возможным благодаря спонсорству нескольких крупных компаний.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

сатрап
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Царь назначил сатрапа для управления удаленной провинцией.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

спокойный и мирный
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Озеро имело спокойную и мирную атмосферу.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

обаятельный и изысканный
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Он был изысканным джентльменом, который впечатлил всех на вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

колдовство
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Жители деревни верили, что болезнь вызвана колдовством.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

жаворонок
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
Жаворонок пел красиво, пока он летел над лугом.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

плевать
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Он плевал на землю в гневе.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

ispugat'
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Gromkij zvuk ispugnul rebyonka.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

идти с гордостью
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Он гордо прошел по сцене после того, как выиграл награду.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

второсортный
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
Фильм был увлекательным, но явно второсортным по сравнению с оригиналом.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

краткий
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Его речь была краткой и впечатляющей.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

статистик
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Статистик представил результаты опроса с большой ясностью.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

синдикат
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Синдикат инвесторов купил struggling компанию.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

санкция
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Правительство ввело экономические санкции против страны.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

синоптический
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
Отчет предлагает синоптический обзор климатических тенденций прошлого века.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

советский
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
Советская эра принесла значительные изменения в Восточной Европе.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
У него не было скрупулов, чтобы лгать ради продвижения.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

упрощать или повышать эффективность
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
Компания стремится оптимизировать производство для снижения затрат.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

заботливый
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Она всегда была заботлива о благополучии своих студентов.
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

снимать оболочку
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Она научилась быстро открывать устриц.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

молящийся
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
Молящийся человек просил милосердия у ног короля.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

стейк
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Он заказал стейк на гриле с овощами.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Он взял лопату, чтобы очистить снег с подъезда.
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?
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 /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

симптом
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

закон
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
Новый закон защищает права рабочих.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

зритель
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
Стадион был заполнен возбужденными зрителями.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

пятно, грязное пятно
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Она случайно размазала свою помаду по салфетке.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

сатиризировать
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
Пьеса сатирает жадность современных корпораций.
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

гладкий и блестящий
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
Она вела блестящий черный спортивный автомобиль.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

прямой; прямолинейный; честный;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Проведите прямую линию от точки A до точки B.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

зарплата
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Она получает хорошую зарплату за свою работу учителем.
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.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

шина
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Врач наложил шину, чтобы стабилизировать сломанную руку пациента.
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 /sɪər/

Sear

высушенный; сгоревший; увядший
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Оставшиеся сухие листья упали с деревьев осенью.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

змея
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
Змея скользила тихо по траве.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

небо
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Небо сегодня синее.
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.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

сферичность
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
Сферичность мяча позволила ему гладко катиться по земле.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

предположение
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Его план был основан на предположении, что рынок быстро восстановится.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

страшный
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Этот фильм ужасов был действительно страшным.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

остановить, киоск
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
Машина остановилась по пути в офис.
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.
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

сейф; защита
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
Он хранит свои важные документы в офисном сейфе.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

предположительный
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
История оказалась предположительной, без доказательств, которые бы её поддерживали.
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 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

устойчивый
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Устойчивые практики уменьшают воздействие на окружающую среду.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

перегревать
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Инженеры перегревают пар, чтобы повысить эффективность турбины.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

значение
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Значение жеста было понято неверно.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

секретарь
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
Секретарь запланировал встречу на завтра.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

разделенный
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
С момента развода они живут в отдельных домах.
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.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

студийный; посвящённый учёбе
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Она усердная студентка, которая проводит часы в библиотеке.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

кусок; ломтик
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
Вы хотите кусок пиццы?
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 /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

бритьё
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Он купил новый крем для бритья.
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.
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 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

расположенный
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
Отель находится рядом с пляжем.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

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

scent

аромат
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Аромат роз наполнил сад.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

сланец
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Регион богат сланцем и месторождениями природного газа.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

подобающий
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Не было подобающим спорить громко во время церемонии.
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.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

степь
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Кочевники путешествовали по обширной степи со своими стадами.
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 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

сортировать
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Пожалуйста, отсортируйте файлы по дате.
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.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Южная Америка
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Бразилия — крупнейшая страна в Южной Америке.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

учёный
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Он написал учёную статью о древней философии.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

синод
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Синод собрался, чтобы обсудить реформы в церкви.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

скряга
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Хозяин был таким скрягой, что никогда ничего не ремонтировал.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

искать в мусоре
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Дети искали еду на свалке.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

шипящий звук
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Поэт использовал сибилянт для создания мягкого, шипящего эффекта в стихах.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

тощий
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Тощий мальчик едва мог поднять тяжёлую сумку.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

слуга
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Слуга открыл дверь для гостей.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

разжигать огонь; поощрять или усиливать сильное чувство или активность
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
Речь политика разожгла гнев среди толпы.
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.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

пар
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Чайник парил на плите.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Саммит будущего
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Саммит будущего рассмотрел глобальные проблемы.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

резко изменить направление
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Машина резко изменила направление, чтобы избежать собаки.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

мерцать
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
Озеро мерцало под лунным светом.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

ошеломить, потрясти
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
Новость о её внезапной отставке ошеломила всех.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

вспахивать землю
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
Фермер эскарфиксировал почву перед посадкой семян.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

выбранный
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Он был одним из выбранных кандидатов на стипендию.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

вещи
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Она упаковала все свои вещи в чемодан.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

писанный
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Священник привел писанный пример во время проповеди.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

команда
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Футбольная команда тренировалась усердно перед матчем чемпионата.