Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C2
/ˈskɜː.vi/

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.

"Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits."

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seamy

adjective C2
/ˈsiːmi/

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

"The novel reveals the seamy side of city life."

adjective C2
/sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

"Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands."

noun C2
/ˈsiːkənt/

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

"In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points."

Sedition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Sedition

noun C2
/sɪˈdɪʃən/

Speech or actions encouraging rebellion against authority.

"He was arrested for sedition against the government."

adjective C2
/sɪˈdɪʃəs/

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

"The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd."

Sedulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsɛdʒʊləs/

showing great care, attention, and diligence in work or tasks

"She was admired for her sedulous efforts in completing the project on time."

adjective C2
/ˈsiːmli/

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance

"It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony."

noun C2
/ˈseɪnjər/

A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.

"The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants."

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seine

noun C2
/seɪn/

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

"The fishermen cast their seine into the river."

noun C2
/ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

"The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area."

noun C2
/ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

"His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable."

adjective C2
/ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

"The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers."

adjective C2
/ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.

"He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond."

noun C2
/ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

"He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology."

noun C2
/səˈnɛs.əns/

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

"The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging."

noun C2
/sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.

"The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident."

adjective C2
/sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

"His sententious remarks annoyed the audience."

noun C2
/ˈsɛnʃəns/

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

"Many argue that animals possess sentience."

adjective C2
/ˈsɛpərəbəl/

Capable of being separated or divided.

"The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently."

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septennial

adjective C2
/sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

Occurring every seven years.

"The festival is a septennial tradition in the village."

noun C2
/ˈsɛpəlkər/

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

"The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher."

adjective C2
/səˈpʌlkrəl/

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.

"The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it."

Sepulture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb

"The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists."

adjective C2
/sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

"The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions."

noun C2
/sɪˈkwiːlə/

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

"Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia."

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sequent

adjective C2
/ˈsiːkwənt/

Following in order or as a result.

"The sequent events changed the course of history."

verb C2
/sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

"The court decided to sequestrate the company's property."

noun C2
/ˈsɛrəf/

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

"The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings."

adjective C2
/səˈræfɪk/

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

"She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears."

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sere

adjective C2
/sɪər/

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

"The sere leaves crumbled under his feet."

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serfdom

noun C2
/ˈsɜːfdəm/

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

"Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom."

noun C2
/ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

"The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall."

verb C2
/ˈsɛreɪt/

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

"The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting."

adjective C2
/ˈsɛrid/

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

"The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection."

sextant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɛkstənt/

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

"Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon."

noun C2
/sɛkˈstɛt/

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

"The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound."

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sextuple

verb C2
/sɛkˈstuːpəl/

to make or become six times as great or as many

"Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups."

Shaddock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈʃæd.ək/

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

"The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world."

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shangri-la

noun C2
/ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful

"They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La."

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sheaf

noun C2
/ʃiːf/

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

"The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder."

Sheat-fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ʃiːt fɪʃ/

A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels

"The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia."

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sheathe

verb C2
/ʃiːð/

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

"He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel."

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shibboleth

noun C2
/ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

"The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign."

adjective C2
/ˈʃɪft.ləs/

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

"He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals."

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shopworn

adjective C2
/ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

"The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount."

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shuck

verb C2
/ʃʌk/

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

"She learned how to shuck oysters quickly."

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shyster

noun C2
/ˈʃaɪstər/

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

"The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients."

noun C2
/ˈsɪbɪləns/

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

"The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse."

adjective C2
/ˈsɪbɪlənt/

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

"The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound."