Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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skinflint

noun
/ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

"The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything."

adjective
/ˈskɪni/

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

"The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days."

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skip

verb
/skɪp/

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

"He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work."

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skirmish

noun/verb
/ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

"The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border."

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Skirt

noun/verb
/skɜːrt/

a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist; to go around the edge of something

"She wore a red skirt to the party."

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skit

noun
/skɪt/

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

"The students performed a funny skit at the event."

adjective
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

"The horse was too skittish to ride."

noun
/skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

underhanded or dishonest behavior

"The politician was accused of financial skulduggery."

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skulk

verb
/skʌlk/

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

"He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen."

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Skull

noun
/skʌl/

the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain

"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."

noun
/ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

"The election was full of political skullduggery."

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Sky

noun
/skaɪ/

the expanse of air over the Earth, often appearing blue

"The sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly."

adjective
/skaɪ bluː/

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

"Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight."

noun
/ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

"The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow."

noun
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

a very tall building of many stories

"The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline."

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slab

noun
/slæb/

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

"The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation."

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slack

adjective
/slæk/

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

"Business is slack during the rainy season."

verb
/ˈslækən/

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

"The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village."

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slag

noun
/slæɡ/

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

"The factory dumped the slag near the river."

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slake

verb
/sleɪk/

To satisfy thirst or desire.

"She drank cold water to slake her thirst."

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slam

verb
/slæm/

to close or hit something with great force

"He slammed the door angrily after the argument."

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Slander

noun
/ˈslændər/

The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

"He sued the newspaper for slander."

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Slang

noun
/slæŋ/

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

"The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand."

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slant

noun, verb
/slænt/

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

"The article had a political slant."

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slap

verb, noun
/slæp/

To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.

"He slapped the table in anger."

adjective
/ˈslæp.dæʃ/

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

"The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors."

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slash

verb
/slæʃ/

to cut or strike with a sharp object

"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."

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slate

noun/verb
/sleɪt/

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

"The meeting is slated for next Monday."

noun
/ˈslæt.ən/

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

"The house looked as if a slattern lived there."

noun/verb
/ˈslɔː.tər/

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."

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slave

noun
/sleɪv/

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

"The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves."

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slavery

noun
/ˈsleɪvəri/

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

"Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century."

adjective
/ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

"His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation."

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slay

verb
/sleɪ/

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

"The hero vowed to slay the dragon."

adjective
/ˈsliːzi/

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

"He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown."

noun
/slɛdʒ/

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

"The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill."

adjective
/sliːk/

smooth, shiny, and stylish

"She drove a sleek black sports car."

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sleep

verb
/sliːp/

to rest in a state of reduced consciousness

"I usually sleep for eight hours every night."

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noun
sliːp dɛprɪˈveɪʃən

Lack of adequate sleep, which has negative effects on physical and mental health

"Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive decline and fatigue."

noun
/ˈsliːpər/

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

"The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit."

noun
/ˈslʌɡərd/

A lazy, sluggish person.

"The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon."

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slur

noun, verb
/slɜːr/

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

"He made a slur against her character."

noun/verb
/ˈslʌmbər/

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

"The child slumbered peacefully through the night."

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Slum

noun
/slʌm/

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

"The government is working to improve conditions in the slum."

noun/verb
/sluːs/

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

"The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain."

adjective
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/

Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.

"He felt sluggish after eating a heavy meal."

adjective
/ˈslʌvənli/

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

"His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview."

verb
/slaʊtʃ/

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

"He slouched in the chair, looking tired."

verb
/slʌf/ or /sluː/

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

"The snake sloughed off its old skin."

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sly

adjective
/slaɪ/

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

"She gave him a sly smile."