Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence

"The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production."

adjective
/ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.

"His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable."

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noun
ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

"Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions."

noun
/ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

"She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment."

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noun
sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

"Self-reliance helps build confidence."

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noun
ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

"His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable."

noun
/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

"His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop."

noun
/ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

"Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort."

adjective
/ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

"Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble."

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noun
/ˈsɛlf ˈdɪsɪplɪn/

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

"Self-discipline is essential for achieving long-term goals."

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noun
ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

"Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life."

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noun
/ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

"Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions."

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noun
/ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

"Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence."

adjective
/ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

"He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress."

noun
/ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

"His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable."

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self

noun
/sɛlf/

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

"She has a strong sense of self."

adjective
/sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Characterized by careful choice; choosing only the best or most suitable.

"She is very selective about the clothes she buys."

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selection

noun
/sɪˈlɛkʃən/

the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen

"The final selection will be announced tomorrow."

adjective
/sɪˈlek.tɪd/

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

"He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship."

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verb
/sɪˈlɛkt/

to choose from a group of options

"She carefully selected a dress for the party."

adverb
/ˈsel.dəm/

not often; rarely

"She seldom visits her hometown nowadays."

verb
/siːz/

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

"The police managed to seize the stolen goods."

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Seive

noun
/sɪv/

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

"She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps."

noun
/ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

"The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area."

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adjective
/ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

"The region is known for its seismic activity."

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seine

noun
/seɪn/

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

"The fishermen cast their seine into the river."

noun
/ˈseɪnjər/

A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.

"The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants."

noun
/ˈsɛɡmənt/

A part or section of something that is divided.

"Each segment of the market has different needs."

verb
/siːð/

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

"She was seething with anger after the unfair decision."

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seer

noun
/sɪr/

A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.

"The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom."

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seep

verb
/siːp/

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

"Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall."

adjective
/ˈsiːmli/

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance

"It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony."

adverb
/ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

"He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him."

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seem

verb
/siːm/

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

"He seems tired after the long journey."

noun
/ˈsiːkər/

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

"The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions."

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seek

verb
/siːk/

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

"He decided to seek advice from his mentor."

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Seedy

adjective
/ˈsiːdi/

dirty, shabby, or in bad condition; also feeling slightly unwell

"He stayed in a seedy motel near the bus station."

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seed

noun
/siːd/

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

"I planted a seed in the garden."

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see

verb
/siː/

to perceive with the eyes; to visually detect

"I can see the mountains from here."

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adjective
/ˈsɛdʒʊləs/

showing great care, attention, and diligence in work or tasks

"She was admired for her sedulous efforts in completing the project on time."

noun
/sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

"He fell victim to the seduction of easy money."

verb
/sɪˈdjuːs/

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

"The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products."

adjective
/sɪˈdɪʃəs/

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

"The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd."

adjective
/ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

"The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon."

noun
/skraɪb/

a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist

"In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events."

noun
/ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

"The team had a scrimmage before the official season started."

noun
/skrɪpt/

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

"The actor memorized his lines from the script."

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scribble

verb
/ˈskrɪbəl/

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

"The child scribbled all over the wall."

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verb
/ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

"Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time."

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noun
স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.

"Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users."