Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Salty

adjective
/ˈsɔːlti/

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

"The salty ocean water made her thirsty."

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adjective
/səˈluː.bri.əs/

Health-giving; promoting well-being.

"They decided to move to a more salubrious neighborhood with cleaner air."

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adjective
/ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

"The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully."

noun
/ˌsæljʊˈteɪʃən/

A gesture or utterance of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy.

"He raised his hat as a polite salutation."

adjective
/səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.

"She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony."

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verb
/səˈluːt/

to greet with respect; to honor

"The soldiers saluted their commanding officer."

verb
/ˈsælvɪdʒ/

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

"They managed to salvage some goods from the fire."

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noun
/sælˈveɪ.ʃən/

deliverance from sin and its consequences; preservation from harm

"Many people seek salvation through prayer and good deeds."

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salve

noun
/sælv/

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

"She applied a salve to the burn on her hand."

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salver

noun
/ˈsælvər/

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

"The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver."

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salvo

noun
/ˈsælvoʊ/

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

"The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general."

same

adjective
/seɪm/

identical; not different or changed

"We wore the same dress at the party."

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noun
/ˈsæm.pəl/

a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

"She gave me a sample of the fabric to see if I liked it."

verb
/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

To make holy or sacred; to set apart as holy.

"The priest sanctified the new church building."

adjective
/ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

"He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt."

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Sanction

noun/verb
/ˈsæŋkʃən/

An official permission or approval; also a penalty imposed to enforce rules.

"The government imposed sanctions on the company for violating trade laws."

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noun
/ˈsæŋk.tə.ti/

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or inviolable.

"The sanctity of human life should always be respected."

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sanctuary

noun
/ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

"The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals."

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sand

noun
/sænd/

Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.

"Children built castles out of sand on the beach."

noun
/ˈsændwɪtʃ/

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

"I made a chicken sandwich for lunch."

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Sandy

adjective
/ˈsændi/

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

"The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast."

noun
/ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

"The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid."

noun
/ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

Composure or coolness under pressure.

"She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview."

adjective
/ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

"The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war."

adjective
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

"Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future."

adjective
/sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

Relating to blood; bloody.

"The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound."

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noun
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/

The systems and practices for maintaining hygiene and public health, especially through clean water and sewage disposal.

"Improving sanitation can reduce the spread of diseases."

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noun
ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

"Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free."

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sap

verb, noun
/sæp/

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

"The long journey began to sap his energy."

noun
/ˈsæf.aɪər/

a precious stone that is typically blue in color

"The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire."

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sapid

adjective
/ˈsæpɪd/

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

"The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table."

noun
/ˈseɪpiəns/

Wisdom or intelligence.

"Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues."

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sapient

adjective
/ˈseɪpiənt/

Wise, or appearing to be wise.

"The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question."

adjective
/ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

"The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students."

adjective
/ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

Soapy or having the qualities of soap.

"The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water."

noun
/ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

"His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them."

adjective
/sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

"She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking."

noun
/sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

"The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt."

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adjective
/sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

Grimly mocking or cynical.

"She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse."

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Saree

noun
/ˈsɑːri/

a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia

"She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival."

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adjective
/sɑːrˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

"The actor is known for his sartorial elegance on the red carpet."

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Satan

noun
/ˈseɪ.tən/

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

"According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin."

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sate

verb
/seɪt/

To satisfy fully or to excess.

"The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey."

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satellite

noun
/ˈsætəlaɪt/

An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another planet to collect information or for communication.

"The weather satellite provided real-time images of the storm."

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satiate

verb
/ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

"The large meal satiated his hunger."

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noun
/səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/

The state of being completely satisfied, especially with food.

"After the feast, he leaned back with a feeling of satiety."

noun
/ˈsætaɪər/

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

"The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics."

adjective
/səˈtɪrɪk/

Relating to or using satire.

"The novel takes a satiric view of urban life."

adjective
/səˈtɪrɪkəl/

containing or using satire to criticize or mock

"The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy."

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satirize

verb
/ˈsætəˌraɪz/

to mock or criticize something using satire

"The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations."