Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
self-control
самоконтроль
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
B2 noun
self-discipline
самодисциплина
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
B2 noun
self-esteem
самооценка
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
B2 noun
self-reliance
самодостаточность
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
B2 noun
self-respect
самоуважение
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
B2 adjective
Self-sufficient
самодостаточный
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
B2 adverb
Selfishly
эгоистично
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
B2 noun
semicircle
полукруг
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
B2 noun
seminar
семинар
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
B2 noun
senate
сенат
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
B2 noun
senator
сенатор
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
B2 noun
Sensation
сенсация; возбуждение; волнение; интерес
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
B2 adjective
Sensational
сенсационный; впечатляющий; ошеломляющий
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
B2 noun
sensitivity
чувствительность
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
B2 noun
sensor
счастье
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
B2 noun
Sentiment
мнение
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
B2 adjective
Sentimental
сентиментальный
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
B2 adverb
separately
отдельно
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
B2 noun
Separation
разделение; отделение; разделение
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
B2 noun
Sequel
продолжение
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
sergeant
сержант
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
B2 adjective
Serial
серийный; последовательный
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
B2 noun
Seriousness
серьезность; важность
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.