Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
slavish
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
C1 verb
slay
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
C1 adjective
sleazy
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
C1 adjective
sleek
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
C1 noun
sleigh
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
C1 verb
slew
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
C1 verb
sling
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
C1 verb
slink
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
C1 noun
Slit
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
C1 verb
slither
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
C1 noun
Sloth
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
C1 verb
slouch
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
C1 noun/verb
slumber
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
C1 noun, verb
slur
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
C1 noun
smattering
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
C1 verb
smear
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
C1 verb
smelt
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
C1 verb
smirk
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
C1 verb
smolder
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
C1 verb
smother
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
C1 noun/verb
smudge
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
C1 adjective
smug
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
C1 noun/verb
snare
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
C1 verb/noun
snarl
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.