Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
succumb
Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 verb
sucking
сосать
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
C1 noun
sufficiency
достаточность
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
C1 noun
suffrage
избирательное право
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
C1 noun
Sugar candy
сахарные конфеты
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
C1 adjective
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.
C1 adjective
Suicidal
суицидальный
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
C1 noun
suitor
ухажёр
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
C1 verb
sulk
надуваться
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
C1 adjective
Sulky
вопящий и угрюмый; капризный
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
C1 adjective
sullen
угрюмый
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
C1 adjective
sultry
жаркий и влажный, привлекательный
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
C1 noun
summation
сумма, резюме
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
C1 noun
Summit of the Future
Саммит будущего
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
C1 adjective
sumptuous
роскошный
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
C1 noun
sundown
закат солнца
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
C1 adjective
sundry
разнообразный
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
C1 noun
Sunstroke
солнечный удар
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
C1 adverb
Superbly
великолепно
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
C1 adjective
superfluous
избыточный
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
C1 verb
superimpose
накладывать
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
C1 adjective
superlative
суперлатив
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
C1 verb
supersede
заменить
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
C1 adjective
Supersonic
быстрее скорости звука; относящийся к скоростям, превышающим скорость звука
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.