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 /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

снотворный

Meaning

Tending to induce sleep; soporific.

Example

The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.

Сомниферная лекция профессора усыпила половину класса.

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 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

выпрямить

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

Она выпрямила волосы перед встречей.

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

подводить итог

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

Она суммировала отчет всего за несколько минут.

C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

сапфир

Meaning

a precious stone that is typically blue in color

Example

The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.

Корона была украшена большим сапфиром.

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

стебель / остановить

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

Садовник срезал стебель розы; Новые политики направлены на то, чтобы остановить поток загрязнения.

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

пятно; след

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

На его белой рубашке была пятно от кофе.

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

сценарий

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

Актер выучил свои реплики из сценария.

A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

чувство

Meaning

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

Example

She had a strong sense of responsibility.

У неё было сильное чувство ответственности.

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

осадок

Meaning

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

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

Река несла осадки вниз по течению во время наводнения.

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.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать

Meaning

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

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.

B1 noun 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 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

тереть / искать тщательно

Meaning

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

Example

She scoured the kitchen until it shone.

Она вычистила кухню до блеска.

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

выходное пособие

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

Компания предложила ему выходное пособие после окончания его работы.

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

стимул

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

Растения реагируют на внешний стимул.

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

мрак

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

Они шли через мрак пещеры с факелами.

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

слоговой

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

Учитель объяснил слоговую структуру слова.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

изношенный / старый

Meaning

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Example

The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.

Шопворн обувь была продана со скидкой.

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.

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.

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.

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

стандарты

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

Высокие стандарты вдохновляют соперников.

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.

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

покрыть полосами

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

поверхность скалы была покрыта полосами от ледникового движения.

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

усиление шторма

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

Усиление шторма связано с изменением климата.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

лопата

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

Он взял лопату, чтобы очистить снег с подъезда.

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

липкий

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

Конфета слишком липкая, чтобы есть руками.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

подходящий

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

Это платье подходит для свадьбы.

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.

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.

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

издавать резкий звук

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

Машина заскрипела и резко остановилась.

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

умереть от голода

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

Его оставили умирать от голода в пустыне.

C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

мошенник

Meaning

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

Example

The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.

Бизнесмен был разоблачен как мошенник, который обманывал клиентов.

B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

редко

Meaning

not often; rarely; infrequently

Example

She seldom goes to the cinema.

Она редко ходит в кино.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

шокирующий

Meaning

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Example

The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.

Новость о происшествии была шокирующей для всех.

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

дикое; жестокое; варварское

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

Дикая атака потрясла всех.

C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

подкупить

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

Адвокат был обвинён в попытке подкупить свидетеля.

C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

превратить в более высокие действия

Meaning

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

Example

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

Она сублимировала свой гнев, рисуя красивые пейзажи.

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

клеветнический

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

Политик столкнулся с критикой из-за своих клеветнических замечаний о своем оппоненте.

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

склон; наклонная поверхность

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

Мы поднялись по крутому склону горы.

C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

подавляемый

Meaning

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

Example

The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.

Симптомы болезни могут быть подавлены с помощью медикаментов.

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.

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.

B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

поздравить

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

Солдаты поздравили своего командующего офицера.

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

ловушка

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

Охотник поставил ловушку для ловли кроликов.

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.

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

суеверие

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

Разбить зеркало приносит семь лет неудачи, это обычное суеверие.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

серийный; последовательный

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

Серийный убийца был пойман после нескольких лет расследования.

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

форма; внешний вид

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

Художник нарисовал идеальную круговую форму на холсте.

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 /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

незамужняя женщина

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

Роман изображал добросердечную незамужнюю женщину, которая заботилась о детях в деревне.

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.

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

масштаб / увеличение размера

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

Компания планирует расширить свои операции на глобальном уровне.

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

застой

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

Движение остановилось после аварии.

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.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

качать

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Деревья качались мягко на ветру.

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

покрывать

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

Вершина горы была скрыта в тумане.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

синтез, комбинирование

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

Синтез идей с различных точек зрения привел к инновациям.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

предположительный

Meaning

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

Example

The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.

История оказалась предположительной, без доказательств, которые бы её поддерживали.

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

серьезность; строгость; тяжесть

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Серьезность шторма вызвала широкие разрушения по всему городу.

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

шоппинг

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

Она провела день, покупая одежду.

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

царапать

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

Ребенок начертил все на стене.

B1 verb /spred/

spread

распространять

Meaning

to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply

Example

The news spread quickly through the town.

Новости быстро распространились по городу.

A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

лето

Meaning

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

Example

We love going to the beach during summer.

Нам нравится ходить на пляж летом.

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

счастье

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

избыточный

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

Его речь содержала слишком много избыточных деталей.

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

специализироваться

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии.

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

страшный

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

Этот фильм ужасов был действительно страшным.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

хирург

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

глупый; тупой

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Example

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

Не будь глупым, конечно, ты можешь это сделать!

C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

незаконный поселенец

Meaning

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Example

The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.

Полиция вывела незаконных поселенцев из заброшенного дома.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

потовызывающий

Meaning

causing or increasing sweating

Example

The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.

Врач прописал потовызывающий препарат для снижения температуры.

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

пароход

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

Старый пароход медленно пересек реку.

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 /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.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

неподвижный

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

Машина осталась неподвижной на красном свете.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

синопсис

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

Издатель попросил автора представить одностраничный синопсис романа.

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

пена

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

Волны разбивались о скалы, оставляя пену в воздухе.

B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

болото

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

Деревня была построена рядом с болотом.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.

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.

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

счастье

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

позиция

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

Компания заняла твердую позицию по защите окружающей среды.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

мрачный

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

На похоронах была мрачная атмосфера.

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

саммит

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

Саммит обсудил важнейшие глобальные проблемы.

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

гладкий; ровный; без трудностей; плавно

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

Дорога была гладкой и комфортной для вождения.

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

тяжело

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

Пациент был тяжело ранен в аварии.

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

призрачный

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

Старый особняк имел призрачную атмосферу ночью.

C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

звездные фрукты

Meaning

yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste

Example

When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.

Когда вы нарезаете звездные фрукты, они выглядят как красивые желтые звезды на вашей тарелке.

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 /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

тонкий, легкий, изысканный

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

Использование цвета художником было тонким, но мощным.

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

в секрете

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

Сделка была заключена суб роза, чтобы избежать публичного контроля.

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

прямой; прямолинейный; честный;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

Проведите прямую линию от точки A до точки B.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

брить

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Он любит бриться каждое утро перед работой.

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

замена

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

Замена старой системы на новую была трудной.

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

исключительно

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

Он полностью ответственен за это решение.

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

освящать

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

Священник освятит церемонию брака.

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.

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

отправить

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

Пожалуйста, отправьте ваше задание до пятницы.

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.

C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

мошенничество

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

Политика обвинили в финансовых махинациях.

B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

сигнал

Meaning

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

Example

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

Светофор стал красным, поэтому мы остановились.

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

заменитель

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

Деньги не могут быть заменой настоящему счастью.

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

бежать быстро

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

Мыши быстро бегали по кухонному полу, когда включились огни.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

позорный; бесславный; стыдный

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Его позорное поведение опозорило всю семью.

предположительный

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

Это предполагаемое решение проблемы.