Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
starve
умереть от голода
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
B2 adjective
static
статичный
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
B2 adjective
stationary
неподвижный
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
B2 adjective
statistical
статистический
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
B2 noun
statistics
статистика
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
B2 adverb
steadily
постоянно
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
B2 adjective
steady
стабильный
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
B2 noun, verb
steam
пар
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
B2 noun
Steamer
пароход
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
B2 adjective
steep
крутой, чрезмерный
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
B2 verb
steer
управлять
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
B2 noun, verb
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
Stern
строгий; жесткий
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 adjective
Stiff
жесткий; твердый; негибкий
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
B2 verb
stimulate
стимулировать
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
B2 noun
stimulation
стимуляция
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
B2 noun
stimulus
стимул
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
B2 verb
sting
ужалить
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
B2 noun
Stink
зловоние; неприятный запах
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
B2 verb
stir
перемешивать
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
B2 verb
stitch
счастье
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
B2 noun
storage
хранение
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.