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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 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

презрительный
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Она посмотрела на него с презрением, когда он сделал грубый комментарий.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

стоять
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Пожалуйста, встаньте, когда учитель войдёт.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

несомненно
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
Ты несомненно сдашь экзамен, если будешь усердно учиться.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

суп
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Я съел тарелку куриного супа на обед.
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

изучать
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
Я изучаю математику каждый вечер.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

статистический
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Отчет предоставляет статистические данные о росте населения.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

достаточность
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Достаточность поставок пищи критична для выживания.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

пол
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Его спросили о его поле в кабинете врача.
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.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

структурированный
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Структурированный план выполнения критичен для успеха.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

санитарная обработка
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Регулярная санитарная обработка сохраняет оборудование свободным от микробов.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

хладнокровие
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Лидер справился с кризисом с замечательным хладнокровием.
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 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 ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

наличие активов, превышающих обязательства; способность оплачивать долги
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Платежеспособность компании улучшилась после реструктуризации.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

потраченный, исчерпанный
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Она потратила всю свою энергию на подготовку к экзамену.
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 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.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

сумма, резюме
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Адвокат дал мощное резюме дела.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

редко
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Она редко ходит в кино.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

растрачивать
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Он растратил наследство на азартные игры.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

витрина, показывать что-то привлекательным или выгодным способом
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Выставка продемонстрировала лучшие работы художника.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

сдаваться
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

синхронизировать
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Танцоры должны синхронизировать свои движения.
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 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.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

мудрый; благоразумный; имеющий хороший judgment
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Мудрый совет старшего помог решить проблему.
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.
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 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 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

обдуманный
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Её ответ был спокойным и обдуманным, не импульсивным.
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 /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.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

опухать
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

эгоистичный
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Он был слишком эгоистичен, чтобы поделиться своей едой с другими.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

трафарет
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Художник использовал трафарет, чтобы нарисовать одинаковые звезды на стене.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

воскресенье
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
Мы обычно отдыхаем дома в воскресенье.
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.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

сцена
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
Актер поднялся на сцену, чтобы произнести свою речь.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

подчинить
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Империя пыталась подчинить соседние королевства.
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.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

сатирический
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Сатирический рисунок высмеивал новую политику правительства.
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.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

быстро и небрежно писать
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Он написал свою подпись внизу страницы.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

промокший
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Его одежда была промокшей после сильного дождя.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

пренебрегать
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Он почувствовал обиду, когда его приглашение было пренебрежено.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

метро
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Я езжу на метро на работу каждое утро, потому что это быстрее, чем ехать на машине.
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 adjective /sɪər/

sere

сухой
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Сухие листья рассыпались под его ногами.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

шелкопряд
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Шелкопряды питаются листьями тутового дерева, чтобы производить шелк.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

кормить грудью
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
Мать кошка выкармливала своих котят в корзине.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

окружать
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Горы окружают маленькую деревню.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

умно; стильно; быстро
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Он был одет стильно для деловой встречи.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

суббота
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Мы идем на пляж в субботу.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

смягчить
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
Тепло быстро размягчит масло.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

стоический, невозмутимый
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Она оставалась стоической во время кризиса, не показывая страха или паники.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

сухожилие
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Сухожилия в его руках выделялись, когда он поднял тяжелую коробку.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

глупый; тупой; безмозглый
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Это было глупо с моей стороны забыть зонтик в дождливый день.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

сексуальный
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
Сексуальное здоровье людей — важная тема в современной медицине.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

светить
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Солнце будет ярко светить завтра.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

поразительный
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Ее поразительная красота привлекла внимание всех.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

счастье
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

серафический
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Она подарила ему серофическое улыбку, которая успокоила его страхи.
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

писец
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
В Древнем Египте писцы записывали важные события.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

без греха; невинный; чистый
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
Невинный ребенок выглядел без греха в своем чистом белом платье.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

носки
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Мне нужно купить новые носки для зимы.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

сектантский
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Регион страдает от сектантского насилия на протяжении десятилетий.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

серебряный поднос
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Дворецкий принес чай на серебряном подносе.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

слоновое яблоко
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
Слоновое яблоко имеет уникальный вкус, который многим нравится.
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

пространство
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
Исследование космоса расширяет человеческие знания.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

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

Scanty

малый по размеру или количеству; недостаточный; едва достаточный
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
В лагере беженцев было мало продовольствия.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

гробница
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Древний король был погребен в великой гробнице.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

потрясающий
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Вид с вершины горы был абсолютно потрясающим.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

положение / репутация
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
У него высокий статус в обществе за его благотворительную работу.
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.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

подрывной
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Группа была запрещена за свои подрывные действия.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

молящийся
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Храм был полон молящихся, которые искали благословения.
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

субтекст
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
Субтекст его речи подразумевал несогласие.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

солидарность
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
работники продемонстрировали солидарность во время забастовки.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

полугодовой
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Компания проводит полугодовую встречу со всеми сотрудниками.
C1 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.
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

социализм
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
В социализме ресурсы равномерно распределяются между гражданами.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

подъязычный
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Доктор прописал подъязычную таблетку для быстрого всасывания.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

просеять / внимательно осматривать
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Она просеяла муку, прежде чем добавить ее в тесто для торта.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

геодезист
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Геодезист измерил землю для строительства.
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.
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.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

уволить
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
Компания уволила его за плохую работу.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

серафим
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Витраж изображал серафима с расправленными крыльями.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

паук
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
Паук поймал муху в своей паутине.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

директор
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Директор посетил классы, чтобы проверить прогресс.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

камень
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
Он бросил камень в озеро.
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 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

слепой; без зрения
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Слепой человек шел по улице с помощью своей собаки-проводника.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

помело
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
Шадок — самый крупный цитрусовый фрукт в мире.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

таинственный
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Её улыбка, как у сфинкса, заставляла гадать, о чём она думает.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

льстец
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Менеджер был окружён льстецами, которые соглашались со всем, что он говорил.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

следующий / последующий
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
В последующие годы компания быстро расширялась.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

разбивать
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Стекло разобьется, если ты уронишь его.
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 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

страдать
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Она страдала от сильной головной боли весь день.
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 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

счастье
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

ссориться по пустякам
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Дети спорили из-за последнего кусочка торта.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

выстрел
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Он сделал выстрел по воротам.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

пощёчина
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Она была так злонамерена, что ударила его по лицу.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

отбор
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Процесс отбора основывается на заслугах.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

сессия
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
Сессия состоялась 25 февраля.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

поручительство
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
Арендодатель потребовал поручительство перед сдачей квартиры.