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C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

устойчивый и совместный подход
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Устойчивый и совместный подход имеет решающее значение для решения экологических проблем.
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 verb /snæp/

snap

сломать
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
Веревка сломалась под весом.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

подводное судно
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Учёные исследовали глубокий океан с помощью подводного судна.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

морской пейзаж
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
Художник нарисовал красивый морской пейзаж на закате.
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.
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 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

улитка
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Улитка оставила блестящий след, ползая по листу.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

ясновидящий
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Ясновидящий предсказал большое изменение в королевстве.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

нищета
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Они жили в нищете без базовых удобств.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

сланец
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Регион богат сланцем и месторождениями природного газа.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

зрелищный
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Запуск космического корабля был зрелищным событием.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

пить жадно
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Он выпил пиво за секунды.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

выбранный
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Он был одним из выбранных кандидатов на стипендию.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

ленивый
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Она была слишком ленивой, чтобы встать с кровати рано.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

печатать, закрывать
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Он запечатал конверт перед отправкой письма.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

чемодан
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Она упаковала свою одежду в чемодан для поездки.
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.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

длинная узкая полоса ткани, бумаги, пластика или другого материала
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Она оторвала полоску бумаги от блокнота.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

сильный
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Сильная оборона гарантирует победу.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

простофиля
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Они обращались с ним как с простофилей, который не мог понять ничего сложного.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

достаточность
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Достаточность поставок пищи критична для выживания.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

скряга
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Хозяин был таким скрягой, что никогда ничего не ремонтировал.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

дополнительный
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
В пьесе были несколько дополнительных актеров, чтобы заполнить фоновые сцены.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

человек, занимающий подчинённое положение; в армии, младший офицер
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Сабальтерн был ответственен за руководство небольшим отрядом солдат.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

диван
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
Семья собралась на диване, чтобы посмотреть телевизор.
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

солнцестояние
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
Люди празднуют летнее солнцестояние с фестивалями и ритуалами.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

наблюдение
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Наблюдение за школой является обязанностью директора.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

софизм
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Речь политика была полна софизмов, предназначенных для того, чтобы ввести избирателей в заблуждение.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

феодал
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Сеньор потребовал налоги с крестьян.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

сильфида
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Она двигалась по сцене как сильфида, легкая и грациозная.
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.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

пот
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
После часа бега он был покрыт потом.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

несколько
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Несколько человек посетили встречу вчера.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

разбивать
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Стекло разобьется, если ты уронишь его.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

сентиментальный
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Она стала сентиментальной, когда смотрела на старые семейные фотографии.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

погружение
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
Погружение прибрежных районов вызывает серьезную озабоченность из-за повышения уровня моря.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

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

Sheat-fish

сом
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
Сом — одна из самых крупных пресноводных рыб Южной Азии.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Сатана
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Согласно религиозным текстам, Сатана искушает людей к греху.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

рыба Сурма
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Рыба Сурма обитает в реках региона Силхет.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

шербет
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
В жаркие дни она наслаждается стаканом лимонного шербета.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

нелегальный пассажир
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
Экипаж обнаружил нелегального пассажира, прячущегося в грузовом отсеке.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

магазин
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Мне нужно идти в магазин, чтобы купить продукты.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

расположенный
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
Отель находится рядом с пляжем.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

солдат
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Солдат гордо шел с его подразделением.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

погружать
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Наводнение угрожало затопить деревню.
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

проницательный; ловкий; умный
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
Хитрый бизнесмен заключил выгодную сделку на конкурентном рынке.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

установка
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Компания представила новый сет-ап для расположения офиса.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

клубника
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Я люблю есть свежую клубнику с кремом летом.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

усилить
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
Коммуникация может усилить связи между людьми.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

конкретный
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Составьте конкретный план, чтобы победить прокрастинацию.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

семь
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
У неё семь яблок в её корзине.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

скутер
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Она ездит на скутере на работу каждый день.
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 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

порочить
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Скандал порочил репутацию политика.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

сказать
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Она сказала мне привет.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

ворота для воды / промыть
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Рабочие отмыли грязь с улицы после сильного дождя.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

лосось
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Они подали жареного лосося на ужин.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

поскользнуться
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Она поскользнулась на мокром полу и упала.
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.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

маленькая искорка
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
В её голове не было ни малейшего сомнения.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

вложить в ножны
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Он быстро вложил свой меч обратно в ножны после дуэли.
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

гладкий и блестящий
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
Она вела блестящий черный спортивный автомобиль.
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.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

змеиный кабачок
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
Змеиный кабачок растет в изогнутой, змеиобразной форме в саду.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

суперфуды
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Черника и шпинат - это суперфуды, богатые витаминами.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

спонсор
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
Компания стала основным спонсором мероприятия.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

превосходный
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Отель предоставил превосходное обслуживание во время нашего пребывания.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

так или иначе;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
Так или иначе, я успел завершить проект вовремя.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

бесформенный
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Туман создал бесформенную массу вдалеке.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

субмарина
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Подводные кабели облегчают международную связь.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

ступор
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Он остался в ступоре после того, как услышал шокирующие новости.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

структура
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Структура разработана для обеспечения безопасности и функциональности.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

величественный и достойный
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Величественный особняк стоял в конце длинной подъездной дороги.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

секретировать
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Поджелудочная железа секретирует инсулин для регуляции уровня сахара в крови.
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

история
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
Она рассказала захватывающую историю о своих путешествиях.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

поразительный
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Выступление фокусника было просто поразительным.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

самодостаточный
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Ферма полностью самодостаточна в производстве овощей.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

сосать
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Младенец сосет пустышку.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

самодостаточность
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Самодостаточность помогает строить уверенность.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

оформленный
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
Скульптура была оформлена как человеческая фигура.
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.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

поселение; соглашение
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

юбка
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Она выбрала синюю юбку, чтобы сочетать с блузкой.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Саммит будущего
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Саммит будущего рассмотрел глобальные проблемы.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Её специализация — педиатрия.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

счастье
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

немного; немного; умеренно
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Фильм был немного интересным, но не великим.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

креветка
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Мы заказали жареных креветок с чесночным маслом на ужин.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

солецизм
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Его речь была полна солецизмов и неловких фраз.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

студийный; посвящённый учёбе
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Она усердная студентка, которая проводит часы в библиотеке.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

острый
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Это карри слишком острое для меня.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

семь чудес света
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Семь чудес света отражают человеческое величие.
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 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

тлеть
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Огонь тлел несколько часов, прежде чем погас.