Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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scope

noun
/skoʊp/

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

"The project is beyond the scope of our resources."

verb
/skɔːrtʃ/

to burn the surface of something slightly

"The fire scorched the walls of the building."

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score

noun/verb
/skɔːr/

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

"He scored the winning goal in the final match."

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scorn

noun/verb
/skɔːrn/

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

"She looked at him with open scorn."

adjective
/ˈskɔːrnfəl/

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

"She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment."

noun
/ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

"The scorpion hid under the rock during the day."

noun
/ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae

"The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom."

verb/noun
/skɒtʃ/

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

"The report scotched the rumors of a merger."

noun
/ˈskaʊndrəl/

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

"That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings."

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scour

verb
/ˈskaʊər/

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

"She scoured the kitchen until it shone."

noun/verb
/skɜːrdʒ/

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

"Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions."

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scowl

verb/noun
/skaʊl/

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

"She scowled when she heard the unfair remark."

verb
/ˈskræmbəl/

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

"The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite."

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scrap

noun/verb
/skræp/

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

"He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number."

verb
/skreɪp/

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

"He scraped his knee while playing football."

adjective
/ˈskræpi/

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

"Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter."

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scraps

noun (plural)
/skræps/

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

"The dog ate the scraps from the table."

verb
/skrætʃ/

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

"The cat scratched the door to be let in."

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scrawl

verb
/skrɔːl/

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

"He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page."

adjective
/ˈskrɔːni/

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

"The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag."

verb
/skriːm/

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

"She screamed when she saw the spider."

verb
/skriːtʃ/

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

"The car screeched to a halt."

noun
/skriːd/

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

"He delivered a long screed against corruption."

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Screen

noun
/skriːn/

a flat surface on which images or data are displayed

"The movie was displayed on a large screen."

noun
/ˈskriːnɪŋ/

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

"The hospital offered free health screening for all employees."

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screw

noun, verb
/skruː/

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

"He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly."

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scribble

verb
/ˈskrɪbəl/

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

"The child scribbled all over the wall."

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."

adjective
/ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

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

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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."

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scrub

verb
/skrʌb/

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

"Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful."

adjective
/ˈskrʌfi/

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn

"The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food."

adjective
/ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

extremely tasty or delicious

"She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party."

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scruple

noun
/ˈskruːpəl/

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

"He had no scruples about lying to get ahead."

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adjective
/ˈskruːpjələs/

Extremely attentive to details and careful about doing what is right.

"She was scrupulous in her research to ensure accuracy."

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verb
/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

to examine something carefully and thoroughly, often to find details or faults

"The lawyer scrutinized the contract before signing it."

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noun
/ˈskruːtɪni/

critical observation or examination

"The project's financial records were under close scrutiny."

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scuff

verb
/skʌf/

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

"He scuffed his shoes on the pavement."

noun, verb
/ˈskʌf.əl/

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

"Two players scuffled on the field after the foul."

noun
/ˈskʌl.i.ən/

a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks

"In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans."

verb
/skʌlpt/

to create or shape something by carving or molding

"The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble."

noun
/ˈskʌlp.tər/

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

"The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue."

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noun
/ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster

"The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture of a woman."

noun
/ˈsiːkrəsi/

The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.

"The negotiations were conducted in complete secrecy."

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noun
/ˈsiːkrət/

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

"He told me a secret about his childhood."

noun
/ˈsɛkrəteri/

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

"The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow."

adverb
/ˈsekəndli/

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

"Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team."