Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
seclusion
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
A1 noun
second
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
C1 adjective
second-rate
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
B1 adjective
secondary
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
B1 adverb
secondly
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
B2 noun
Secrecy
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
A2 noun
secret
Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
B1 noun
secretary
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
C1 verb
secrete
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
C1 noun
Secretion
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
B2 adverb
secretly
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
C1 noun
sect
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
C1 adjective
sectarian
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
B1 noun
section
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
B2 noun
sector
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
C1 adjective
sector-specific
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
C1 adjective
Secular
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
B1 verb/adjective
secure
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
B1 noun
security
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
C1 adjective, verb
sedate
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
C1 noun
sedative
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
C1 adjective
sedentary
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
C1 noun
Sediment
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
C2 noun
Sedition
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.