A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

солнечный; оптимистичный

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

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

Это прекрасный солнечный день, идеальный для пикника.

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Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.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 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 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

достаточно

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

Она училась достаточно, чтобы сдать экзамен.

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

почва

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

Почва в этой области красноватая.

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 noun /skoʊp/

scope

объем

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

Проект выходит за пределы наших ресурсов.

C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

статуиобразный

Meaning

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

Example

She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.

У нее была статуиобразная фигура, которая привлекала взгляды, куда бы она ни шла.

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.

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 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

спираль

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

Спиральная лестница вела на верхний этаж.

A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

мягкий; нежный; тихий

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

Подушка очень мягкая и удобная.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

слишком упрощенный

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

Его объяснение было слишком упрощенным и игнорировало ключевые детали.

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 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.

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

предложение; совет

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

У вас есть предложения по улучшению производительности нашей команды?

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

солнечное затмение

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

Солнечное затмение будет видно из нашего города в следующем месяце.

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

сила; мощность; физическая сила

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

Регулярные тренировки помогают развивать мышечную силу.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

ленивый

Meaning

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

Example

He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.

Его считали ленивым молодым человеком без целей.

A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

немного

Meaning

to a small degree or extent

Example

The temperature has slightly increased today.

Температура сегодня немного увеличилась.

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

скользить

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

Кошка вошла в комнату, не издавая ни звука.

C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

шпиль

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

Example

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

Церковный шпиль был виден издалека.

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 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

каменный гроб

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

Музей выставил красиво вырезанный каменный гроб из Древнего Египта.

C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

систематическая стратегия

Meaning

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

Example

A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.

Была использована систематическая стратегия для достижения целей.

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.

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.

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

якобы

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

Якобы он лучший игрок в команде.

B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

раздел

Meaning

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

Example

This section of the report needs further review.

Этот раздел отчета требует дальнейшего рассмотрения.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

пекло

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

Пекельная жара затрудняла работу.

C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

рост, статус

Meaning

A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.

Example

Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.

Ее интеллектуальный статус сделал ее уважаемой фигурой в академических кругах.

C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

удовлетворить

Meaning

To satisfy fully or to excess.

Example

The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.

Огромная еда удовлетворила их голод после долгого путешествия.

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

повестка в суд

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

Свидетель получил повестку для явки в суд на следующей неделе.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

Она уверенно прошла по сцене.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

самооценка

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Развитие самооценки требует времени и постоянных усилий.

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.

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

шторм

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

Шторм вызвал отключения электроэнергии по всему городу.

C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

переводить

Meaning

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

Example

The train was shunted onto a different track.

Поезд был переведен на другой путь.

C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

счастье

Meaning

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

Example

His saccharine smile seemed insincere.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

счастье

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

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.

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

сладости

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

Дети наслаждались традиционными сладостями во время фестиваля.

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

стабилизировать

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

Правительство приняло меры для стабилизации экономики.

C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

рычание, пробка

Meaning

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

Example

The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.

Собака зарычала на незнакомца возле ворот.

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

быстро забираться или смешивать

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

Дети быстро забрались на холм, чтобы поймать воздушного змея.

B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

Он толкнул коробку в угол.

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

чистый; абсолютный; прозрачный; очень крутой

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

Это было чистое везение, что мы нашли это место.

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

скандал

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Роман политика стал общественным скандалом.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.

B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

резюме

Meaning

A brief statement of the main points of something.

Example

She wrote a summary of the book for her class.

Она написала резюме книги для своего класса.

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

существенный; значительный; существенный

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

В этом квартале было значительное увеличение продаж.

B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

поставка. снабжение.

Meaning

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Example

Supply chains ensure resource availability.

Цепочки поставок обеспечивают доступность ресурсов.

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.

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.

A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

счастье

Meaning

white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes

Example

The children played happily in the fresh snow.

Дети счастливо играли в свежем снегу.

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

порезать ножом

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

Его подкололи в спину во время ссоры.

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

разделяемый

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

Эти два вопроса разделяемы и должны быть обсуждены независимо.

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.

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

поддерживаемый

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

Предложение не было поддержано.

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

распродажа

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

Магазин проводит распродажу зимней одежды.

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

слабость, связанная с возрастом

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

Старик стал сенильным и забыл знакомые лица.

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

человек или вещь, которая что-то начинает; первое блюдо на обеде

Meaning

a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal

Example

The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.

Первое блюдо на обеде было свежее салат.

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.

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

напуганный

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

Она боялась темноты.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

осада

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

Замок пал после долгой осады.

C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

тонкий и слабый

Meaning

Long, thin, and weak-looking

Example

The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.

Тонкое дерево согнулось под тяжестью снега.

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

ударить

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

Молния ударяет по высокому зданию во время шторма.

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

опилки

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

Пол был покрыт опилками от плотницких работ.

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

быстрее скорости звука; относящийся к скоростям, превышающим скорость звука

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

Сверхзвуковой самолет преодолел звуковой барьер.

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

поселенец

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

Поселенцы прибыли в новый город и начали строить дома.

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

выжить

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

Он смог выжить во время шторма.

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

поддерживать

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

Команда усердно работала, чтобы поддерживать их успех.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

время года / приправлять

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

Весна — мой любимый сезон года.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

чувственный

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

Сад был наполнен чувственными цветами и ароматами.

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

создавать зубчатый край

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

Ремесленник серрит нож для лучшего реза.

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

низкий, грязный или низкого качества

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

Он избегал этот убогий ночной клуб в центре города.

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

настройка

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

Настройка мероприятия заняла несколько часов.

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

шерон фрукт

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

Шерон фрукт сладкий, и его можно есть как яблоко.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

стереотипный

Meaning

Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.

Example

His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.

Его стереотипные шутки не впечатлили публику.

B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

дух; душа; энтузиазм; смелость

Meaning

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

Example

The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.

Команда показала большой дух, несмотря на проигрыш.

C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

стратегические инсайты

Meaning

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

Example

Strategic insights guide policymaking.

Стратегические инсайты направляют политику.

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

высший

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

Верховный суд принял окончательное решение.

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.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

Он свайпнул влево на фото.

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

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.

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

извини

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

Ей было жаль, что случилось.

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.

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.

A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

супермаркет

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

Она пошла в супермаркет, чтобы купить продукты.

C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

счастье

Meaning

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

Example

The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

сверхъестественный

Meaning

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

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

Старый дом, по слухам, обладал сверхъестественными силами.

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.

B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

шпионить

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

Его поймали, когда он шпионит за своим соседом через окно.

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

обслуживать

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

Она подает завтрак в 8 утра каждый день.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

трезвый; серьезный и вдумчивый; умеренный

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

Он остался трезвым на протяжении всего праздника.

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.

A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

петь

Meaning

to make musical sounds with the voice

Example

She sings beautifully in the choir.

она поет прекрасно в хоре

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

долгая история

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

Подъем и падение компании стало корпоративной сагой.

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 /straɪf/

strife

конфликт, раздоры

Meaning

angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord

Example

The region has been torn apart by political strife.

Регион был разорван политическими конфликтами.

C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

ленивец

Meaning

A lazy, sluggish person.

Example

The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.

Ленивец отказался вставать с кровати даже в полдень.

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

сжимать

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Она сжала тюбик с зубной пастой, чтобы извлечь последнюю часть.

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.

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

улыбка

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

Она улыбнулась, когда увидела подарок.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

искрящийся

Meaning

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Example

Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.

Её искрящийся разговор развлекал всех.

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.

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

торжественный

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

День начинается с торжественной церемонии у мемориала.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

когда-нибудь

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

Давай встретимся за кофе когда-нибудь на следующей неделе.

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

сфероид

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

Земля не идеальная сфера, а сплюснутый сфероид.