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.

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

сеанс спиритизма

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

Они провели сеанс спиритизма, чтобы связаться с их покойной бабушкой.

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

священный

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Священный храм посетили тысячи паломников.

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

покорный; послушный; смиренный

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

Она стала покорной после многих лет жестокого обращения.

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

саксофон

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

Джазовый музыкант сыграл прекрасное соло на своем саксофоне.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

небрежный; грязный; сделанный без внимания или заботы

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

Его небрежный почерк было трудно прочитать.

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

достаточный; подходящий для цели; удовлетворительный

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

У нас достаточно времени для завершения проекта.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

козел отпущения

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

Он стал козлом отпущения за плохие результаты команды.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

чесотка

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

Доктор поставил диагноз чесотка после осмотра сыпи.

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.

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

закон

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

Новый закон защищает права рабочих.

A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

салат

Meaning

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

Example

She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Она приготовила свежий салат с латук, помидорами и огурцами.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

упростить

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

Учитель упростил сложное уравнение для студентов.

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.

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.

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.

A2 noun /saɪz/

size

размер

Meaning

the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something

Example

This shirt is too small in size for me.

Эта рубашка слишком мала по размеру для меня.

C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

давать скупо

Meaning

to supply sparingly or with restrictions

Example

He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.

Он никогда не скупится в своих усилиях помочь бедным.

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

самоконтроль

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

Практика самоконтроля помогает избегать импульсивных решений.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

моряк

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

Опытный моряк управлял кораблем через шторм.

C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

скетч

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

Студенты исполнили забавный скетч на мероприятии.

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

специализированный

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях.

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

тренировочная игра

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

Команда провела тренировочную игру перед началом официального сезона.

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

тень

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень через сад вечером.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

студент второго курса

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

Он студент второго курса в университете, изучающий информатику.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

показать

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

Можешь показать мне дорогу к станции?

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.

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

санитария

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

Хорошие санитарные практики ключ к предотвращению заражений.

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

субсидия

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

Правительство предоставляет субсидию на топливо для контроля цен.

A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

шаги

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

Маленькие шаги снижают перегрузку.

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

кричать

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

Он кричал изо всех сил, чтобы привлечь их внимание.

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.

C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

шумно дышать носом

Meaning

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

Example

The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.

Ребёнок начал сопеть после того, как долго плакал.

C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

самый высокий женский или детский голос

Meaning

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

Example

She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.

Она пела прекрасно в сопрановом регистре во время концерта.

C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

паника

Meaning

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.

Example

The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.

Громкий звук вызвал панику в толпе.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

сексуально

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

Фильм был признан слишком сексуально откровенным для молодой аудитории.

A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

закрыть

Meaning

to close something, especially a door or window

Example

Please shut the door before you leave.

Пожалуйста, закройте дверь, прежде чем уйти.

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 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

сарказм

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

Его сарказм часто заставлял людей смеяться, но иногда обижал их.

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

искренний; подлинный; без притворства

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

Она извинилась искренне за свою ошибку.

A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

певец

Meaning

a person who sings, especially as a job or profession

Example

The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.

Певец прекрасно выступил на концерте вчера вечером.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

угрюмый

Meaning

bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

Example

She gave him a sullen look and walked away.

Она бросила на него угрюмый взгляд и ушла.

C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

нить / застрявший

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

Шторм оставил многих туристов на острове.

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.

B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

сторонник

Meaning

a person who supports someone or something

Example

She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.

Она является сильным сторонником местного приюта для животных.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

во-вторых

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

Во-первых, нам нужно финансирование; во-вторых, нам нужна сильная команда.

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

оценка

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

Он забил победный гол в последнем матче.

C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

сбрасывать кожу / болотистая местность

Meaning

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

Example

The snake sloughed off its old skin.

Змея сбросила свою старую кожу.

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.

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

вычитать

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

Если вы вычитаете 5 из 10, вы получите 5.

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

суверенный, высший

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

Суверенное правительство контролирует свою валюту.

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

недостатки

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

Институциональные недостатки негативно сказываются на поведении студентов.

C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

стратегема

Meaning

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

Example

The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.

Генерал разработал хитрый стратегему, чтобы обмануть врага.

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

пилить пилой

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

Плотник пилит дерево на куски.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

образец

Meaning

a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

Доктор взял образец крови для анализа.

C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

шов

Meaning

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Example

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

Врач использовал шов, чтобы закрыть рану.

C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

связанный с могилой, мрачный

Meaning

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.

Example

The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.

Покинутое здание было охвачено сепулькральной тишиной.

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

спортсмен

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

Он настоящий спортсмен, всегда честен и уважителен к своим соперникам.

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

метельщик

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро.

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

солнечная система

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

Наша солнечная система имеет восемь планет, которые вращаются вокруг солнца.

A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

шестой

Meaning

coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank

Example

He finished the race in sixth place.

Он финишировал на шестом месте.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

сочувствовать

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

Я сочувствую вашей утрате.

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

стратосфера

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

Стратосфера обеспечивает уникальную среду.

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 /slaɪ/

sly

хитрый / лукавый

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

Она дала ему хитрую улыбку.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

синоним

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

Счастливый и радостный - синонимы.

C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

зависимость от прокрутки

Meaning

A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.

Example

Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.

Зависимость от прокрутки является растущей проблемой среди пользователей смартфонов.

A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

тихий; спокойный; молчаливый

Meaning

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

Example

The library was completely silent during study hours.

Библиотека была полностью тихой во время учебных часов.

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 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.

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.

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.

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 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.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

строгий; требующий точного соблюдения правил

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

Учитель очень строгий относительно сроков сдачи домашних заданий.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

сигналы

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

Сигналы из глубокого космоса были зафиксированы на прошлой неделе.

C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

тайный

Meaning

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.

Example

She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.

Она украдкой взглянула на его заметки.

C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

сатрап

Meaning

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

Example

The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.

Царь назначил сатрапа для управления удаленной провинцией.

A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Южная Америка

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

Бразилия — крупнейшая страна в Южной Америке.

A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

звук

Meaning

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

Example

The bell sounded across the valley.

Колокол прозвучал через долину.

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.

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

идти с гордостью

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

Он гордо прошел по сцене после того, как выиграл награду.

A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

стандарт

Meaning

a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison

Example

This car meets all the safety standards.

Этот автомобиль соответствует всем стандартам безопасности.

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 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.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

сексуальный

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

Она носила сексуальное красное платье на вечеринке.

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.

C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

заставить кого-то или что-то казаться глупым или препятствовать эффективности и энтузиазму

Meaning

to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm

Example

The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.

Повторяющиеся задачи, похоже, отупляли креативность работников.

B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

поверхностный; мелкий; нехватка глубины знаний

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

Мелкая вода идеально подходит для детей для игры.

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

сахар

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

Пожалуйста, добавьте две чайные ложки сахара в мой кофе.

C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

редкий

Meaning

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

Example

Vegetation was sparse in the desert.

Растительность была редкой в пустыне.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

звуконепроницаемый; предотвращает проникновение или выход звука

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

В студии звукозаписи есть звуконепроницаемые стены.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

стабильный

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

Он держал свою руку стабильно, рисуя картину.

B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

значительный

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

Социальные сети оказывают значительное влияние на отношения.

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.

C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

включать

Meaning

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

Example

Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.

Малые детали были включены в основную тему.

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

сбрасывать

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

Деревья сбрасывают свои листья осенью.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

санкция

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

Правительство ввело экономические санкции против страны.

C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

счастье

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

переключить

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

Я переключился с кофе на чай.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

британская валюта / отличного качества

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

Ее похвалили за отличную работу над проектом.

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

скромный

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

Несмотря на его успех, он остался скромным и смиренным.

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

растворимость

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

Растворимость соли в воде высокая.

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.

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

секстет

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

Джазовый секстет заполнил маленький клуб теплым, многослойным звуком.

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

полезный для здоровья

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

Горный воздух полезен для здоровья и освежает.

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

наука

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

Наука продолжает исследовать неизведанное.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

невозмутимый, стойкий

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

Несмотря на хаос вокруг него, он оставался спокойным и собранным.

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

структурный

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

Структурная целостность моста была проверена после шторма.

C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

ил

Meaning

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

Example

The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.

Река отложила слои ила вдоль своих берегов.

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

подсознание

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

Страхи часто исходят из подсознания.

C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

удовлетворить

Meaning

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

Example

The large meal satiated his hunger.

Большой обед утолил его голод.