C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

порабощение

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

Люди страдали под владычеством жестокого правителя.

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

погружать

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

она погрузила одежду в воду перед тем, как ее постирать.

C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

сенсорный центр

Meaning

The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.

Example

The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.

Сенсорный центр пациента был затуманен после аварии.

C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

неприкосновенный

Meaning

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.

Example

Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.

Свобода слова считается неприкосновенной в демократических обществах.

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.

A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

юг

Meaning

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

Example

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

Солнце восходит на востоке и садится на юге.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

сигнал

Meaning

a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction

Example

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

Светофор стал красным, поэтому мы остановились.

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

без слов

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

Она была без слов, когда получила награду.

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

последующий

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

Последующие события прояснили результаты.

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.

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

крутой, чрезмерный

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

Туристы поднялись по крутой горной тропе.

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

братья и сестры

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

Братья и сестры обычно находятся на одном уровне в семейном дереве.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

обезьяноподобный

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

Учёный изучал обезьяноподобное поведение шимпанзе.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

симфонический

Meaning

relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra

Example

The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.

Концерт представил симфоническое произведение.

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

быстрый; скоростной; ловкий;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

Служба быстрой доставки прибыла в течение часа.

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

святость

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

Святость жизни никогда не должна быть скомпрометирована.

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 noun /spɛk/

speck

пятно

Meaning

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

Example

There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.

На стеклянном столе была маленькая пылинка.

C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

Боковое и вниз движение слоя земной коры в мантии под другим слоем.

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

Тихоокеанское кольцо огня - это зона интенсивной субдукции.

A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

рубашка

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons

Example

He wore a white shirt to the office.

Он носил белую рубашку в офис.

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

осадок

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

Река несла осадки вниз по течению во время наводнения.

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

Я подписался на несколько онлайн-журналов.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

необыкновенный / сингулярный

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

У нее необыкновенный талант к живописи.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

тишина

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

Тишина заполнила воздух рядом с могилами.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

жеребец для разведения

Meaning

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

Example

The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.

Ферма владеет мощным жеребцом для разведения.

C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

монета

Meaning

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Example

The transaction was made in specie.

Транзакция была проведена монетами.

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.

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

социальный

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

Социальные выгоды космического туризма обсуждаются.

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

испортить

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

Дождь испортил мероприятие на открытом воздухе.

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

поразительный

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

Выступление фокусника было просто поразительным.

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

падальщик / сборщик мусора

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

Скопы являются природными скэвенджерами, которые очищают окружающую среду.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

сфера

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Земля почти идеальная сфера.

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.

C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

избирательное право

Meaning

The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.

Example

Universal suffrage was a key demand.

Всеобщее избирательное право было важным требованием.

C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

сапфир

Meaning

a precious stone that is typically blue in color

Example

The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.

Корона была украшена большим сапфиром.

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

крепкий / толстый

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

Толстый мужчина легко поднял тяжелую коробку.

C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

подводное судно

Meaning

capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft

Example

The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.

Учёные исследовали глубокий океан с помощью подводного судна.

C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

солнцестояние

Meaning

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

Example

People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.

Люди празднуют летнее солнцестояние с фестивалями и ритуалами.

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

синхрония

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

Их танцевальное выступление показало идеальную синхронию.

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.

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.

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 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

секреция

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

Секреция инсулина имеет решающее значение для регулирования уровня сахара в крови.

C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

видимость; внешность

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

В хаотичном офисе был только намек на порядок

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

соленый

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

Соленая океанская вода сделала её жаждущей.

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

скептический

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Она была скептически настроена к новому плану.

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

рыба-меч

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

Рыба-меч может плавать со скоростью до 60 миль в час.

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

связанный с себумом

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

Акне часто вызвано гиперактивными сальными железами.

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

тлеть

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

Огонь тлел несколько часов, прежде чем погас.

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 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

дрожать

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

Она вздрогнула при мысли о том, чтобы идти одной в темном лесу.

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

длинная узкая полоса ткани, бумаги, пластика или другого материала

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

Она оторвала полоску бумаги от блокнота.

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

мазать / клеветать

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

Ребенок размазал краску по стене.

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.

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

оболочка

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

Армия выстрелила снаряд в позицию противника.

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

симуляция

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

Симуляция помогла студентам понять сложную теорию.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

тротуар

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

Дети играли на тротуаре.

C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

серп

Meaning

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

Example

The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.

Фермер собрал пшеницу с помощью традиционного серпа.

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

зрелище

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

Фейерверки создали захватывающее зрелище на ночном небе.

B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

обстановка

Meaning

the environment or place where something happens

Example

The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.

Место действия фильма было красивым пляжем.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

связанный с хирургией

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Она прошла хирургическое лечение для восстановления повреждений.

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

учёный

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

Учёный предложил реформы, основанные на данных.

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?

C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

длинное и скучное письмо

Meaning

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

Example

He delivered a long screed against corruption.

Он произнес длинную речь против коррупции.

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

место

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

Я нашел отличное место для пикника в парке.

C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

сонный

Meaning

Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.

Example

The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.

Сомнолентная лекция заставила половину класса заснуть.

A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

секрет

Meaning

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

Example

He told me a secret about his childhood.

Он рассказал мне секрет о его детстве.

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.

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

мудрость

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Её мудрость в решении проблем принесла ей уважение коллег.

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

умелый

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

Он опытный плотник, который может строить красивые мебель.

C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

грязный

Meaning

dirty or stained; not clean

Example

His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.

Его одежда была грязной после игры в грязи.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

восход солнца

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

Мы посмотрели на красивый восход солнца с вершины горы.

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.

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

строгий; жесткий

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

Учитель дал студентам строгое предупреждение по поводу жульничества.

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 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.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

крепкий

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

Плотник сделал прочный деревянный стол.

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

сумма

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

Сумма 8 и 12 равна 20.

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

рукав

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

Она закатила рукава перед тем, как начать готовить.

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.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

затем

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

Он не сдал экзамен и затем ему пришлось его пересдавать.

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

шарф

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

Она обмотала шею теплым шарфом в холодную погоду.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

металлический крепеж с витком; прикрутить или затянуть что-то винтом

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Он прикрутил полку к стене крепко.

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

чувствительность

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

Многие утверждают, что животные обладают чувствительностью.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

осада

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

Осадка замка продолжалась три месяца.

A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

секунда; второе место

Meaning

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

Example

He finished the race in second place.

Он занял второе место в гонке.

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.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

пожать плечами

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Он пожал плечами, когда его спросили о потерянном файле.

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

сленг; неформальный язык

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Подростки использовали сленг, который их родители не могли понять.

C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

полосатый

Meaning

marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes

Example

The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.

Мышечные волокна были видны как полосатые под микроскопом.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

моряк

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

Опытный моряк провел корабль через бурю.

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

призывать, вызывать

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

Король призвал своих советников в суд.

A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

оратор

Meaning

a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation

Example

The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.

Оратор произнес вдохновляющую речь на конференции.

C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

мудрый

Meaning

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Example

His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.

Его мудрое руководство спасло компанию от провала.

C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

ручей

Meaning

a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet

Example

A streamlet flowed through the meadow.

Маленький поток тек через луг.

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

подбрасывать, бросать

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

Он повесил сумку через плечо перед тем, как уйти.

A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

хранить

Meaning

to keep things in a place for future use; to save information

Example

She stores her winter clothes in the attic.

Она хранит свою зимнюю одежду на чердаке.

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

небрежный, неаккуратный

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

Проект провалился из-за небрежного планирования.

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 /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.

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.

B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

источник

Meaning

a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information

Example

The river's source is high in the mountains.

Исток реки находится высоко в горах.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

стимуляция

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Стимуляция снижает стресс и способствует расслаблению.

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

голод

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

Многие люди погибли от голода во время голодомора.

C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

неряшливый

Meaning

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

Example

His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.

Его неопрятный внешний вид произвел плохое впечатление на собеседовании.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

избыток

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

На фестивале было изобилие еды.