Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
scribe
писец
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
C1 noun
scrimmage
тренировочная игра
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
B2 noun
script
сценарий
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
C1 adjective
scriptural
писанный
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
B2 verb
scrolling
прокрутка
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
C1 noun
scrolling addiction
зависимость от прокрутки
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
B2 verb
scrub
тереть
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
C1 adjective
Scruffy
неопрятный или неухоженный на вид; грязный и изношенный
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
C1 adjective
scrumptious
вкусный
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
C1 noun
scruple
скрупул
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
C1 adjective
scrupulous
добросовестный
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
C1 verb
scrutinize
тщательно исследовать или осматривать
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
B2 noun
scrutiny
тщательное расследование
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
C1 verb
scuff
стереть
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
C1 noun, verb
scuffle
ссора
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
C2 noun
scullion
поварской слуга
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
C1 verb
sculpt
счастье
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
B2 noun
Sculptor
скульптор
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
B2 noun
Sculpture
скульптура; искусство создания объектов путем вырезания
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
C2 adjective
scurrilous
клеветнический
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
C1 verb
scurry
бежать быстро
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
C2 noun
scurvy
Цинга
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
C1 verb
scuttle
счастье
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
C1 noun
scythe
коса
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.