Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb C1
/skʌlpt/

to create or shape something by carving or molding

"The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble."

verb C1
/ˈskʌr.i/

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

"The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on."

verb C1
/ˈskʌt.əl/

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

"The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered."

noun C1
/saɪð/

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

"The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat."

noun C1
/ˈseɪɑːns/

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

"They held a seance to contact their late grandmother."

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Sear

verb C1
/sɪr/

To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

"The chef seared the steak to lock in the flavor."

adverb C1
/ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

"She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer."

noun C1
/ˈsiːskeɪp/

A view or painting of the sea.

"The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset."

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Seasonable

adjective C1
/ˈsiːzənəbl/

Appropriate to the time of year or season.

"We had seasonable weather for autumn."

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seasoned

adjective/verb C1
/ˈsiːzənd/

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

"She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience."

verb C1
/sɪˈsiːd/

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

"Several states threatened to secede from the union."

noun C1
/sɪˈsɛʃən/

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

"The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War."

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seclude

verb C1
/sɪˈkluːd/

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

"The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains."

adjective C1
/sɪˈkluːdɪd/

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

"They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house."

noun C1
/sɪˈkluːʒən/

The state of being private, away from other people.

"She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin."

adjective C1
/ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

"The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original."

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verb C1
/sɪˈkriːt/

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

"The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels."

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noun C1
/sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

"Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation."

sect

noun C1
/sɛkt/

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

"The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences."

adjective C1
/sɛkˈtɛəriən/

relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict

"The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades."

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adjective C1
ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

"Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments."

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adjective C1
/ˈsɛkjʊlər/

not connected with religious or spiritual matters

"The country adopted a secular constitution separating religion from state affairs."

adjective, verb C1
/sɪˈdeɪt/

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

"The nurse sedated the patient before the operation."

noun C1
/ˈsɛdətɪv/

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

"The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep."

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sedentary

adjective C1
/ˈsɛdntɛri/

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

"A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems."

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Sediment

noun C1
/ˈsɛdəmənt/

Solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid.

"The river carries a lot of sediment downstream."

verb C1
/sɪˈdjuːs/

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

"The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products."

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noun C1
/sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

"He fell victim to the seduction of easy money."

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Seedy

adjective C1
/ˈsiːdi/

dirty, shabby, or in bad condition; also feeling slightly unwell

"He stayed in a seedy motel near the bus station."

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seep

verb C1
/siːp/

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

"Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall."

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seer

noun C1
/sɪr/

A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.

"The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom."

verb C1
/siːð/

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

"She was seething with anger after the unfair decision."

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adjective C1
/ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

"The region is known for its seismic activity."

adjective C1
/ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

"He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress."

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noun C1
/ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

"Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence."

adjective C1
/ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

"Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble."

noun C1
/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

"His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop."

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noun C1
ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

"His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable."

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noun C1
ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

"Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions."

adjective C1
/ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.

"His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable."

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noun C1
/ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence

"The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production."

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noun C1
ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

"Selflessness is a key value for community building."

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adjective C1
/sɪˈmæntɪk/

Relating to meaning in language or logic.

"The argument was more about semantic differences than real issues."

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noun C1
/ˈsɛm.bləns/

The outward appearance or form of something, especially when the reality is different.

"Despite his calm tone, there was only a semblance of control in the room."

adjective C1
/ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

Occurring twice a year; every six months.

"The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees."

adjective C1
/ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

"His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy."

adjective C1
/ˈsiː.naɪl/

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

"The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces."

noun C1
/sɪˈnɪləti/

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

"His forgetfulness was attributed to senility."

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noun C1
/ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

The ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity.

"Her artistic sensibility impressed everyone."

noun C1
/ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

"The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals."