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B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

синтетический
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Синтетические химикаты используются в переработанных продуктах.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

пренебрегать
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Он почувствовал обиду, когда его приглашение было пренебрежено.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

скоро; через короткое время; кратко
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
Встреча начнется скоро.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

близорукость; ограниченное мировоззрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Его короткозоркое решение бросить школу рано повлияло на его карьерные перспективы.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

зубчатый
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
У ножа для хлеба было зубчатое лезвие.
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

жаворонок
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
Жаворонок пел красиво, пока он летел над лугом.
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.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

сидячий
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Сидячий образ жизни может привести к множеству проблем со здоровьем.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

серафим
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Витраж изображал серафима с расправленными крыльями.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

похожий; имеющий общие характеристики
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
У обеих сестер схожие интересы в музыке.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

синергический
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Два отдела имеют синергические отношения, что повышает производительность.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

суррогат
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
Суррогатная мать родила ребенка после того, как выносила его девять месяцев.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

бесшовный
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Бесшовный процесс оформления заказа повышает удовлетворенность пользователей.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

кричать
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Она закричала, когда увидела паука.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

сон
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
Ребёнок мирно спал всю ночь.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

полный беспорядок
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
После шторма весь город был в полном беспорядке.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

решения
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Биотехнология предоставляет решения для экологических проблем.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

самодисциплина
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Самодисциплина важна для достижения долгосрочного успеха.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

море
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Мы пошли плавать в море.
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 /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 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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

силлогизм
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Философ объяснил концепцию силлогизма с помощью простых примеров.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

язвительная критика
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Критик написал язвительную критику о фильме.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

воображаемый рай
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Они описали остров как современный Шангри-Ла.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

счастье
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

синоптический
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
Отчет предлагает синоптический обзор климатических тенденций прошлого века.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

саботаж
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Завод был закрыт из-за акта саботажа.
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 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

намекающий
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Картина была очень намекающей и вызвала много споров.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

санитарная обработка
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Регулярная санитарная обработка сохраняет оборудование свободным от микробов.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

рис, высушенный на солнце
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Фермеры разложили рис, высушенный на солнце, на коврах, чтобы он полностью высох.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

пропитание
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Многие фермеры зависят от натурального хозяйства.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

скульптура; искусство создания объектов путем вырезания
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Музей выставляет древнегреческую скульптуру.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

сенсационный; впечатляющий; ошеломляющий
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Сенсационное выступление оставило зрителей без слов.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

мятежный
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Активист распространял мятежные листовки среди толпы.
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.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

план / заговор
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Они разработали схему, чтобы обмануть инвесторов.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

пивной кружка
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Он поднял свой стейна, чтобы предложить тост своим друзьям.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

вонь
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Запах мусора заполнил переулок.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

остатки
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Собака съела остатки со стола.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

стричь
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Фермер стрижёт овцу весной.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

существенный
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Компания внесла существенные изменения в свою политику.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

подметать
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Она подметает пол каждое утро.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

рыба-скорпион
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Рыба-скорпион имеет опасные шипы, которые могут вводить яд.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

писанный
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Священник привел писанный пример во время проповеди.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

садистский
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Злодей улыбался садистской улыбкой, когда причинял боль своим врагам.
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
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

парусный спорт
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Мы летом ходили на озере под парусами.
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

учебный
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
Школа организует школьные конкурсы каждый год.
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.
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

секторный
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
Секторные политики привлекают целевые инвестиции.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

она
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Она идет на рынок, чтобы купить овощи.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

сочный
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

хранить
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Она хранит свою зимнюю одежду на чердаке.
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.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

поддерживать
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
Семья поддержит своего сына в учебе.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

неустойчивый; дрожащий; ненадежный; слабый
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Его голос дрожал от нервозности.
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.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

юг
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
Солнце восходит на востоке и садится на юге.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

убежище
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Лес — это убежище для исчезающих животных.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

стимуляция
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
Стимуляция снижает стресс и способствует расслаблению.
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.
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.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

тратить
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Я трачу слишком много денег на книги.
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.
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 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

краткий
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Его речь была краткой и впечатляющей.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

статистик
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Статистик представил результаты опроса с большой ясностью.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

горка
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Дети наслаждались игрой на горке в парке.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

специалист
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Она проконсультировалась с кардиологом по поводу своего состояния.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

стереотип
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Это стереотип, что все геймеры асоциальны.
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.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

сказать
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Она сказала мне привет.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

простой
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ее объяснение было простым и ясным.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

незначительный; лёгкий; тонкий; едва заметный
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
В расписании поезда было небольшое опоздание.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

песни
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Слушайте песни, чтобы учить произношение.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

музыкальная композиция (соната)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Она исполнила прекрасную сонату Бетховена на пианино.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

превзойти
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Ее выступление превзошло все ожидания.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

стагнировать
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
Без инноваций бизнес будет стагнировать.
C1 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 ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

сезонные овощи
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Сезонные овощи растут в изобилии зимой.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

сержант-майор
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Сержант-майор проверил войска перед парадом.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

изогнутый
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Путешественники шли по извилистому пути через лес.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

счастье
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

оглушающий
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
Стенториозный голос учителя заглушил шумный класс.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

задушить / удушить
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Она задушила огонь одеялом.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

мыльный
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
У растения мыльные листья, которые образуют пену, когда их трут в воде.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

саркастичный
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Она сделала саркастическое замечание о его кулинарии.
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 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

юноша
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Юноша мечтал стать смелым рыцарем.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

перегревать
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Инженеры перегревают пар, чтобы повысить эффективность турбины.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

сладкий лайм
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Сок сладкого лайма был освежающим в жаркий день.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

сектантский
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Регион страдает от сектантского насилия на протяжении десятилетий.
C1 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.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

простыня
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Мне нужно чистое простыня, чтобы накрыть кровать.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

извилистость
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
Извилистость реки сделала навигацию сложной.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

полуцивилизованный
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
Племя было описано как полуцивилизованное первыми исследователями.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

сдаваться
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

осквернение
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Кража из храма считалась актом осквернения.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

выстрел
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Он сделал выстрел по воротам.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

пролить
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Будь осторожен, не пролей свой кофе.
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.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

сэр
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Сэр, могу ли я помочь вам с вашим заказом?
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

потраченный, исчерпанный
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Она потратила всю свою энергию на подготовку к экзамену.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

пролив
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Пролив Гибралтар соединяет Атлантический океан и Средиземное море.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

программное обеспечение
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Он установил программу, чтобы улучшить производительность своего компьютера.