Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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sexy

adjective
/ˈsɛksi/

sexually attractive or exciting

"She wore a sexy red dress to the party."

adjective
/ˈʃæbi/

In poor condition through long use or lack of care; of low quality.

"The hotel room looked shabby and old-fashioned."

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Shack

noun
/ʃæk/

a small, roughly built house or hut, often poor or temporary

"They spent the weekend in a small wooden shack by the river."

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shackle

verb
/ˈʃækəl/

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

"Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation."

noun
/ˈʃæd.ək/

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

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

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shade

noun, verb
/ʃeɪd/

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

"We sat under the tree for some shade."

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noun
ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

"We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank."

noun, verb
/ˈʃæd.oʊ/

a dark area or shape made when something blocks light; to follow or observe secretly

"His shadow stretched long in the evening sun."

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Shady

adjective
/ˈʃeɪ.di/

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

"The shady businessman made a suspicious deal."

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shake

verb
/ʃeɪk/

to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with rapid, short movements

"She shook the bottle to mix the contents."

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Shaky

adjective
/ˈʃeɪ.ki/

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

"His voice was shaky with nervousness."

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shale

noun
/ʃeɪl/

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

"The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits."

modal verb
/ʃæl/

used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination

"I shall return before sunset."

adjective
/ˈʃæl.oʊ/

not deep; lacking depth of thought or feeling

"The children played in the shallow water near the shore."

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sham

noun, adjective, verb
/ʃæm/

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

"The deal turned out to be a sham."

noun
/ˈʃæmbəlz/

a state of complete disorder or ruin

"After the storm, the whole town was in shambles."

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Shame

noun
/ʃeɪm/

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

"He felt deep shame after lying to his friend."

adjective
/ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

"His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family."

adjective
/ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

"The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes."

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shangri-la

noun
/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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Shape

noun
/ʃeɪp/

the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something

"The shape of the mountain was clearly visible from the valley."

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shaped

adjective
/ʃeɪpt/

having a particular form or appearance

"The sculpture was shaped like a human figure."

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Shapeless

adjective
/ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

having no definite or well-defined shape or form

"The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance."

shard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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shard

noun
/ʃɑːrd/

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

"He cut his finger on a shard of glass."

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Share

verb
/ʃɛər/

to give a portion of (something) to others or allow others to use or enjoy it

"She decided to share her lunch with her friends."

adjective
/ʃɛrd/

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

"They live in a shared apartment near the university."

noun
/ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

"Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting."

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Shark

noun
/ʃɑːrk/

a large fish with sharp teeth known for being a strong predator in the ocean

"The shark swam silently beneath the boat."

noun
/ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

"The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple."

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Sharp

adjective
/ʃɑːrp/

having a fine edge or point; keen

"The knife is sharp enough to cut through the meat easily."

adverb
/ˈʃɑːrpli/

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

"Prices rose sharply after the announcement."

verb
/ˈʃætər/

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

"The glass will shatter if you drop it."

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shave

verb, noun
/ʃeɪv/

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

"He likes to shave every morning before work."

noun
/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

"He bought a new cream for shaving."

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she

pronoun
/ʃi/

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

"She is going to the market to buy vegetables."

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sheaf

noun
/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."

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shear

verb
/ʃɪə/

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

"The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring."

noun
/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
/ʃiːð/

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

"He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel."

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shed

verb
/ʃɛd/

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

"Trees shed their leaves in autumn."

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sheep

noun
/ʃiːp/

a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk

"The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep."

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Sheer

adjective
/ʃɪə/

complete and utter; very steep or transparent

"The cliff was a sheer drop into the sea."

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sheet

noun
/ʃiːt/

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

"I need a clean sheet to cover the bed."

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shelf

noun
/ʃɛlf/

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

"I placed the books on the shelf next to the window."

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Shell

noun
/ʃɛl/

the hard outer covering of a mollusk or a crustacean, or something similar

"She picked up a beautiful seashell on the beach."

noun
/ˈʃɛltər/

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

"They found shelter from the storm in the nearby barn."

noun
/ˈʃepərd/

a person who tends and guards sheep

"The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture."

noun
/ˈʃɜːrbət/

a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice

"On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet."

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shibboleth

noun
/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."

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shift

verb
/ʃɪft/

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

"She had to shift her focus to the new project."