Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

the feeling of being pleased or content with something

"Her satisfaction with the results was evident."

adjective
/ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

"The test results were satisfactory."

adjective
/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

"He felt satisfied after finishing his project."

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verb
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of someone

"The manager's explanation satisfied all of our concerns."

noun
/ˈsætræp/

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

"The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province."

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verb
/ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

"The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes."

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noun
/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/

The state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.

"Saturation of the market leads to a decrease in product demand."

noun
/ˈsætərdeɪ/

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week

"We are going to the beach on Saturday."

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adjective
/ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

slow and gloomy in mood

"His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable."

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satyr

noun
/ˈsætər/

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

"In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods."

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Sauce

noun
/sɔːs/

a liquid or semi-liquid substance used to add flavor to food

"She added some tomato sauce to the pasta."

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saucy

adjective
/ˈsɔːsi/

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

"The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher."

verb
/ˈsɔːntər/

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

"We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats."

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Savage

adjective
/ˈsævɪdʒ/

fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; cruel or brutal

"The storm brought savage winds that tore branches from the trees."

noun
/səˈvænə/

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

"Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna."

noun
/səˈvɑːnt/

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences

"The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages."

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save

verb
/seɪv/

To keep safe, to rescue, or to store for future use.

"She managed to save enough money for a new bike."

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noun
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/

the process of saving money or resources for future use

"Her saving habits helped her afford the new car."

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noun
ˈseɪ.vɪŋz

Money that is kept for future use or investment.

"Many people invest their savings in real estate."

noun
/ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

"She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire."

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savor

verb
/ˈseɪ.vər/

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

"He savored every bite of the delicious cake."

adjective
/ˈseɪ.vər.i/

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

"The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes."

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savvy

adjective
/ˈsæv.i/

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

"She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur."

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saw

noun
/sɔː/

a tool with a sharp blade used for cutting wood or other materials

"He used a saw to cut the wooden plank."

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Sawder

noun
/ˈsɔː.dər/

flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap

"His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity."

noun
/ˈsɔː.dʌst/

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

"The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work."

noun
/ˈsɔːjər/

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

"The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks."

noun
/ˈsæksəfoʊn/

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

"The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone."

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say

verb
/seɪ/

to speak words or express thoughts aloud

"She asked him to say hello to her parents."

noun
/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

"There's an old saying that practice makes perfect."

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scabbard

noun
/ˈskæb.ərd/

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

"The knight drew his sword from the scabbard."

noun
/ˈskeɪ.biːz/

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

"The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash."

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scad

noun
/skæd/

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

"The fisherman caught a scad in the net."

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scads

noun (plural, informal)
/skædz/

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

"She has scads of friends in the city."

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Scaffold

noun
/ˈskæf.əʊld/

A temporary platform used to support workers and materials during the construction or repair of a building.

"The workers stood on the scaffold to paint the building."

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noun
/ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The ability to expand to larger scales while maintaining efficiency

"The startup focused on scalability to handle future growth."

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scale

noun/verb
/skeɪl/

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

"The company plans to scale its operations globally."

noun
/ˈskælpəl/

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

"The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision."

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Scaly

adjective
/ˈskeɪ.li/

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

"The fish has scaly skin."

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scan

verb
/skæn/

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

"She scanned the document before sending it by email."

noun
/ˈskændəl/

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

"The politician's affair became a public scandal."

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Scant

adjective
/skænt/

Barely sufficient or inadequate in amount, degree, or quantity.

"There was scant evidence to support the claim."

adjective
/ˈskænti/

Small in quantity; insufficient or meager.

"The refugees survived on scanty food supplies."

noun
/ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/

A person who is unfairly blamed for problems, mistakes, or faults of others.

"He became the scapegoat for the company’s financial troubles."

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Scar

noun
/skɑːr/

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

"The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead."

adjective
/skɛərs/

insufficient in quantity; hard to find

"Water was scarce during the long drought."

adverb
/ˈskeəs.li/

hardly; barely; only just

"I could scarcely believe my eyes."

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scarcity

noun
/ˈskɛərsəti/

a situation where something is in short supply

"The scarcity of jobs forced many people to leave the town."

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scare

verb
/skeər/

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

"The loud noise scared the baby."

adjective
/skɛrd/

feeling afraid or worried

"She was scared of the dark."