Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adverb
sharply
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
B2 verb
shatter
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
B2 verb, noun
shave
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
C1 noun
shaving
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
A1 pronoun
she
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
C2 noun
sheaf
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
C1 verb
shear
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
C2 noun
Sheat-fish
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
C2 verb
sheathe
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
B2 verb
shed
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
A2 noun
sheep
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
B2 adjective
Sheer
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
A2 noun
sheet
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
A2 noun
shelf
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
B1 noun
Shell
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
B1 noun
Shelter
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
B2 noun
Shepherd
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
C1 noun
sherbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
C2 noun
shibboleth
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
B1 verb
shift
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
C2 adjective
shiftless
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
C1 verb
shimmer
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
A2 verb
shine
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
A2 adjective
Shiny
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.