Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

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spat

noun C1
/spæt/

a short, petty quarrel or argument

"They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes."

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spate

noun C1
/speɪt/

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

"There has been a spate of robberies in the city."

adjective C1
/ˈspeɪʃəl/

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

"The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars."

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spawn

verb C1
/spɔːn/

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

"The video game has spawned many sequels."

verb C1
/ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

"She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness."

noun C1
/ˈspiːʃiː/

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

"The transaction was made in specie."

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speck

noun C1
/spɛk/

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

"There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table."

noun C1
/ˈspɛktər/

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

"The specter of war still haunts the region."

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spectral

adjective C1
/ˈspɛktrəl/

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

"The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night."

noun C1
/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

"The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise."

adjective C1
/ˈspel.baʊnd/

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

"The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks."

adjective C1
/ˈspɪndli/

Long, thin, and weak-looking

"The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow."

adjective C1
/ˈspaɪn.ləs/

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

"He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs."

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spinster

noun C1
/ˈspɪnstər/

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

"The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children."

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spiny

adjective C1
/ˈspaɪni/

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

"The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert."

noun C1
/ˈspaɪər/

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

"The church spire could be seen from miles away."

verb C1
/splaɪs/

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

"The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection."

/splɪnt/

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

"The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm."

noun C1
/ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

"Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party."

adjective C1
/ˈspʌndʒi/

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

"The cake had a light and spongy texture."

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noun C1
/ˌspɑːntəˈneɪəti/

The quality of being natural, impulsive, and unplanned.

"Her spontaneity made the trip more exciting."

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adverb C1
/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/

happening naturally without being planned or forced

"She spontaneously started singing when she heard the music."

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spoof

noun/verb C1
/spuːf/

A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.

"The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience."

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sporadic

adjective C1
/spəˈrædɪk/

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.

"The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week."

noun, verb C1
/spreɪn/

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

"She sprained her ankle while running in the park."

adjective C1
/ˈspraɪtli/

full of energy and life; lively

"The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding."

verb, noun C1
/spraʊt/

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

"The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain."

verb, adjective, noun C1
/spruːs/

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

"He spruced up his room before the guests arrived."

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spur

verb C1
/spɜːr/

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

"The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder."

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spurious

adjective C1
/ˈspjʊəriəs/

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.

"The report was based on spurious claims."

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spurn

verb C1
/spɜːrn/

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

"She spurned his offer of help."

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squabble

verb C1
/ˈskwɒbəl/

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

"The children squabbled over the last piece of cake."

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squalid

adjective C1
/ˈskwɒlɪd/

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

"He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture."

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squall

noun C1
/skwɔːl/

a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet

"A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard."

squalor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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squalor

noun C1
/ˈskwɒlər/

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

"They lived in squalor without basic facilities."

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verb C1
/ˈskwɒndər/

to waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless or foolish manner

"He squandered all his savings on gambling."

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squat

/skwɒt/

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

"He squatted down to tie his shoes."

noun C1
/ˈskwɒtər/

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

"The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house."

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verb C1
/skwiːl/

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

"The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise."

adjective C1
/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

"She felt squeamish at the sight of blood."

verb C1
/skwɪnt/

to look with partly closed eyes

"She squinted at the bright sunlight."

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noun C1
ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

The process of making or becoming stable.

"The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake."

adjective C1
/ˈstæɡ.nənt/

not moving, changing, or developing; inactive

"The company’s growth remained stagnant for several years."

verb C1
/ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

"Without innovation, the business will stagnate."

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noun C1
/stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

a state of not advancing, developing, or moving

"The country suffered from economic stagnation during the crisis."

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staid

adjective C1
/steɪd/

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

"He came from a staid family background."

noun C1
/ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.

"Negotiations ended in a stalemate."

noun C1
/ˈstæl.i.ən/

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

"The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes."

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stalwart

adjective C1
/ˈstɔːlwərt/

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

"She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community."

verb C1
/ˈstæmər/

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

"The nervous student began to stammer during his speech."