C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

сочный

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился.

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 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

укрепить

Meaning

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

Example

The company solidified its position in the market.

Компания укрепила свою позицию на рынке.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

инфицированный

Meaning

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

Example

The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.

Врач немедленно обработал септическую рану пациента.

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

сутулиться

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

Он обрушился в кресло, выглядел уставшим.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

синус

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

Он страдал от инфекции синусов, которая вызвала головную боль.

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 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

роскошный

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

Гостям подали роскошный банкет.

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

остановка; прекращение

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

Внезапная остановка поезда вызвала задержки у всех пассажиров.

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

добросовестный

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

Он известен своей добросовестностью в работе.

C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

негодяй

Meaning

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

Example

That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.

Этот негодяй обманул старика и украл его сбережения.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

чувствующий

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

Люди — чувствующие существа, способные рассуждать.

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

рабский

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

Его рабская преданность традиции предотвратила любые инновации.

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.

C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

вонь

Meaning

A very strong and unpleasant smell.

Example

The stench of garbage filled the alley.

Запах мусора заполнил переулок.

C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

скрытность, тихое движение

Meaning

The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.

Example

The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.

Кошка двигалась скрытно к своей добыче.

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

подавлять

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

Он подавил смех во время серьезной встречи.

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 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

строительная леса

Meaning

a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution

Example

The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.

Рабочие установили строительную леса для покраски внешней стороны здания.

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

колючий

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

Колючий кактус стоял высоко в пустыне.

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.

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

секторный

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

Секторные политики привлекают целевые инвестиции.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

живой

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

Живой старик танцевал с радостью на свадьбе.

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.

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

стагнировать

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

Без инноваций бизнес будет стагнировать.

C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

просить

Meaning

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

Example

The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.

Благотворительная организация просит пожертвования для жертв наводнений.

C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

доказывать

Meaning

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Example

The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.

Юрист работал, чтобы подтвердить эти претензии с помощью твердых доказательств.

C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

систематические сбережения

Meaning

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

Example

Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.

Систематические сбережения могут смягчить финансовые кризисы на старости лет.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

гибкий

Meaning

Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.

Example

The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.

Тело гимнастки было удивительно гибким.

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

подавление

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

Подавление свободы слова привело к протестам.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

подземный

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

Example

Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.

Подземные источники воды помогают поддерживать сельское хозяйство.

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

наглый

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

Ребёнок дал наглый ответ своему учителю.

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

оптимизация

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

Оптимизация процессов может значительно снизить операционные расходы.

C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

устойчивая технология

Meaning

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Example

Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.

Устойчивая технология обеспечивает более чистое будущее.

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

непоколебимый, верный

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

Она всегда была непоколебимым сторонником сообщества.

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

оскорбление / обидное замечание

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

Он сделал оскорбительное замечание о её характере.

C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

сито

Meaning

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

Example

Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

Используйте сито, чтобы слить воду с пасты.

C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

скептик

Meaning

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

Example

The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.

Ученый был скептически настроен к теориям без твердых доказательств.

C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

распространённая репетиция

Meaning

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

Example

Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.

Спейст репетишн помогает сохранить долгосрочную память.

C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

успокаивающее средство

Meaning

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

Example

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.

Врач прописал седативное средство, чтобы помочь пациенту уснуть.

C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

юмористическое подражание

Meaning

A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.

Example

The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.

Комик пародировал речь политика, чтобы развеселить публику.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

разнообразный

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

Магазин продает фрукты, одежду и разнообразные товары.

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

рабство

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

Многие люди боролись, чтобы освободиться от рабства, навязанного колониальной системой.

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.

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.

C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Сьерра Клуб

Meaning

An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.

Example

John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.

Джон Мьюир основал Сьерра Клуб в 1892 году для защиты дикой природы.

C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

надуваться

Meaning

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

Example

She sulked in her room after the argument.

Она надулась в своей комнате после ссоры.

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.

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

легко обжигать

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

Огонь обжег его брови.

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

устойчивая сельскохозяйственная практика

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

Устойчивые сельскохозяйственные практики защищают окружающую среду, обеспечивая продовольственную безопасность.

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

торжественность

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

Церемония была проведена с большой торжественностью.

C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

ложный / фальшивый

Meaning

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.

Example

The report was based on spurious claims.

Отчет был основан на ложных утверждениях.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

старческое слабоумие

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

Его забывчивость была приписана старческому слабоумию.

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

скальпель

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

Хирург осторожно использовал скальпель, чтобы сделать первый разрез.

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.

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 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

вопящий и угрюмый; капризный

Meaning

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

Example

The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.

Ребёнок стал вопящим, когда не мог получить свою любимую игрушку.

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.

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 /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

самодостаточность

Meaning

the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence

Example

The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.

Ферма достигла полной самодостаточности в производстве пищи.

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

суперлатив

Meaning

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

Example

Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.

Её выступление было суперлативным, она получила стоячие овации.

C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

порвать

Meaning

to tear or cut something into small pieces

Example

She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.

Она порвала старые документы, прежде чем выбросить их.

C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

стимулянт

Meaning

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.

Кофе - это обычный стимулянт, который помогает людям оставаться бодрыми

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

серьезный, уважаемый

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

Он пришел из серьезной семьи.

C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

синергия, сотрудничество

Meaning

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Example

The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.

Синергия между двумя компаниями привела к успешному партнерству.

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

резать

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

Она срезала свободную нить с платья.

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.

C1 verb /struː/

strew

разбрасывать

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

Одежда была раскидана по полу.

C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

ослабить

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Example

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

Водитель сбавил скорость, когда подъезжал к деревне.

C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

паяльник

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

Он припаял сломанные провода.

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.

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

наслаждаться

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

Он наслаждался каждым куском вкусного торта.

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

спонтанность

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

Его спонтанность делает его отличным собеседником.

C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

суицидальный

Meaning

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

Example

The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.

Безрассудное вождение было суицидальным поведением.

C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

период отпуска для учебы или путешествий

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

Она взяла саббатикал, чтобы исследовать свою новую книгу.

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

саботёр

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

Саботёр был арестован до того, как он успел установить бомбу.

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.

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 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/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

хмурить брови

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

Она нахмурилась, услышав несправедливое замечание.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

стерильный

Meaning

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

Example

The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.

Хирург работал в стерильной обстановке, чтобы избежать инфекции.

C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

самодовольство

Meaning

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Example

He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.

Он зашел в комнату, как будто был владельцем этого места.

C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

слог

Meaning

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.

Example

The word 'computer' has three syllables.

Слово 'компьютер' состоит из трех слогов.

C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

стойкий, верный

Meaning

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Example

She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.

Она стойкий сторонник защиты окружающей среды.

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

превосходство; высший авторитет или власть

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

Страна установила морское превосходство в регионе.

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

садистский

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

Злодей улыбался садистской улыбкой, когда причинял боль своим врагам.

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

эгоцентричный

Meaning

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Example

He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.

Он был слишком эгоцентричным, чтобы заметить тревогу своего друга.

C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

соблазнять

Meaning

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

Example

The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.

Реклама была разработана, чтобы соблазнить покупателей купить роскошные товары.

C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

симбиотическое отношение

Meaning

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Example

The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.

Симбиоз между двумя компаниями привел к взаимному росту.

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

растяжение

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

Она вывихнула лодыжку, когда бегала в парке.

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.

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 /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

жаркий и влажный, привлекательный

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

Жаркая и влажная погода затрудняла сосредоточение на работе.

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

спартанский

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

Он жил в спартанской комнате с одной кроватью и стулом.

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

плавить

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

Рабочие плавят железо из руды на заводе.

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

чешуйчатый

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

У рыбы чешуйчатая кожа.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

угодливый

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

Его угодливая манера раздражала коллег.

C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

насмехаться

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

Он насмехался над идеей переезда за границу.

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

бойцовский / беспорядочный

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

Несмотря на небольшой размер, он был бойцовским бойцом.

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

легко вызывающий тошноту, головокружение или отвращение

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

Ей стало плохо при виде крови.

C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

сахарные конфеты

Meaning

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

Example

The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.

Дети наслаждались едой разноцветных сахарных конфет на фестивале.

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.

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.