Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
sagacious
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
C2 noun
sagacity
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
C1 adjective
Sage
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
C2 noun
Sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
B1 verb
sail
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
B1 noun, verb
sailing
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
B1 noun
Sailor
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
B1 noun
Saint
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
B1 noun
Sake
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
C2 adjective
salacious
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
A1 noun
salad
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
B1 noun
Salary
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
A2 noun
sale
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
B1 noun
sales
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
C2 noun
salience
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
C1 adjective
salient
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
C1 adjective
Saline
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
C1 noun
salinity
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
C1 noun
salinity intrusion
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
C1 noun
salinization
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
C1 noun
Saliva
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
C2 adjective
sallow
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
B1 noun
salmon
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
C1 noun
Salmon fish / Rohu
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.