Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
strategic insights
стратегические инсайты
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
C1 adjective
stratified
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
C1 verb
stratify
стратифицировать
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
C1 noun
stratosphere
стратосфера
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
C1 noun
stratum
слой
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
C1 verb
streamline
упрощать или повышать эффективность
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
C1 verb
streamlining
оптимизация
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
C1 adjective
strenuous
трудный
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
C1 verb
strew
разбрасывать
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
C1 adjective
strident
резкий, громкий
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
C1 noun
strife
конфликт, раздоры
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
C1 adjective
stringent
строгий
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
C1 verb
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.
C1 adjective
Stumpy
короткий и толстый
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
C1 adjective
stupendous
поразительный
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
C1 noun
stupor
ступор
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
C1 noun
stylus
стилус
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
C1 verb
stymie
помешать
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
C1 adjective
suave
обаятельный и изысканный
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
C1 adjective
subconscious
подсознание
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
C1 verb
subdue
Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
C1 noun
subjection
порабощение
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
C1 adjective
subjective
субъективный
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
C1 adjective
sublime
великолепный, величественный, возвышенный
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.