Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
speck
пятно
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
C1 noun
specter
призрак
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
C1 adjective
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.
C1 noun
speculator
спекулянт
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
C1 adjective
Spellbound
очарованный; завороженный
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
C1 adjective
spindly
тонкий и слабый
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
C1 adjective
Spineless
бесхарактерный; слабовольный; трусливый
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
C1 noun
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.
C1 adjective
spiny
колючий
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
C1 noun
spire
шпиль
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
C1 verb
splice
соединять
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
C1
splint
шина
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
C1 noun
spoilsport
зануда
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
C1 adjective
Spongy
пористый
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
C1 noun
spontaneity
спонтанность
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
C1 adverb
spontaneously
спонтанно
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
C1 noun/verb
spoof
юмористическое подражание
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
C1 adjective
sporadic
спорадический
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
C1 noun, verb
sprain
растяжение
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
C1 adjective
sprightly
живой
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
C1 verb, noun
sprout
прорастать
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
C1 verb, adjective, noun
spruce
привести в порядок / тип дерева
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
C1 verb
spur
побуждать / мотивировать
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
C1 adjective
spurious
ложный / фальшивый
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.