Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

sobriety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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sobriety

noun
/səˈbraɪəti/

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

"He has maintained his sobriety for five years."

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sobriquet

noun
/ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

a person's nickname or descriptive name

"The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'."

noun
/ˈsɒkər/

a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal

"He loves to play soccer with his friends."

sociability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

"Her sociability made her popular in the office."

adjective
/ˈsoʊʃəbl̩/

friendly and willing to talk to and engage with others

"She is a very sociable person who loves meeting new people."

adjective
/ˈsəʊʃəl/

relating to society or its organization

"She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people."

social justice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

"Social justice ensures equality of opportunity."

social media definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

"Social media often causes delays."

social responsibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

"Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum."

socialism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈsoʊʃəˌlɪzəm/

a political and economic system in which the means of production are owned or regulated by the community as a whole

"Socialism advocates for collective ownership of resources."

noun, adjective
/ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

"He is a well-known socialist writer."

adverb
/ˈsoʊʃəli/

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

"He is very active socially and attends many events."

societal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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societal

adjective
səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

Relating to society or social relationships.

"Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate."

society definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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society

noun
/səˈsaɪəti/

the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community

"In a modern society, technology plays a crucial role in shaping daily life."

socioeconomic progress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

"Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities."

noun
/ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

"She is studying sociology at university."

sociopolitical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

Combining social and political factors.

"Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions."

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sock

noun
/sɒk/

a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.

"He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house."

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Socks

noun
/sɒks/

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

"I need to buy new socks for winter."

sodden definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈsɑːdn/

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

"His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain."

noun
/ˈsəʊdiəm/

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

"Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body."

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Sofa

noun
/ˈsəʊfə/

a comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.

"She sat on the sofa and started reading her favorite book."

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Soft

adjective
/sɒft/

easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm

"The pillow was so soft that I fell asleep within minutes."

verb
/ˈsɒfən/

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

"Heat will soften the butter quickly."

adverb
/ˈsɒftli/

in a gentle or quiet way.

"She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby."

noun
/ˈsɒftweə/

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

"He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer."

soil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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soil

noun
/sɔɪl/

the top layer of earth in which plants grow

"The soil in this region is very fertile, making it ideal for farming."

soil erosion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən

The removal of topsoil by wind, water, or other natural forces, reducing agricultural productivity.

"Soil erosion reduces agricultural productivity."

soil management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

"Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity."

adjective
/sɔɪld/

dirty or stained; not clean

"His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud."

noun/verb
/ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily

"She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer."

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sol

noun
/sɒl/

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

"The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal."

noun/verb
/ˈsɒləs/

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

"She found solace in music after the loss of her father."

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solar

adjective
/ˈsoʊlər/

Relating to or determined by the sun

"The house is powered by solar energy."

noun
/ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

"The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month."

solar energy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

"Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions."

noun
/ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

"Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun."

verb/noun
/ˈsɒldər/

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

"He soldered the broken wires back together."

noun
/ˈsoʊldʒər/

a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter

"The soldier marched proudly with his unit."

noun
/ˈsoʊldʒərz/

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

"The soldiers marched proudly down the street."

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Sole

adjective
/soʊl/

being the only one; single and not shared with others

"She was the sole survivor of the accident."

noun
/ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

"His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases."

adverb
/ˈsoʊlli/

only; not involving anyone or anything else

"He is solely responsible for the decision."

solemn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
ˈsɑːləm

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

"The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial."

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solemnity

noun
/səˈlɛmnɪti/

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

"The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity."

verb
/səˈlɪsɪt/

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

"The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims."

noun
/səˈlɪsɪtər/

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

"She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract."

solicitous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/səˈlɪsɪtəs/

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

"She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students."

noun
/səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

Care or concern for someone or something.

"His mother showed great solicitude for his safety."

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solid

adjective
/ˈsɒlɪd/

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

"The ground was solid underfoot."