Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
satire
сатира
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
C1 adjective
satiric
сатирический
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
C1 adjective
satirical
сатирический
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
C1 verb
satirize
сатиризировать
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
B1 noun
Satisfaction
удовлетворение
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
B1 adjective
Satisfactory
удовлетворительный
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
B1 adjective
satisfied
удовлетворён
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
B1 verb
satisfy
удовлетворить
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
C2 noun
satrap
сатрап
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
C1 verb
saturate
Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 noun
saturation
насыщение
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
A1 noun
saturday
суббота
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
C2 adjective
saturnine
сатурнинский
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
C2 noun
satyr
счастье
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
A2 noun
Sauce
соус
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
C1 adjective
saucy
наглый
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
C1 verb
saunter
прогуливаться
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
B2 adjective
Savage
дикое; жестокое; варварское
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
C1 noun
savanna
саванна (с рассеянными деревьями)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
C2 noun
savant
Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
A1 verb
save
спасать, сохранять
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
B1 noun
saving
сбережение
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
B1 noun
savings
сбережения
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
C2 noun
savoir-faire
социальная ловкость
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.