Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adjective
Sour
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
C2 noun
Sour wood apple
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
B1 noun
Source
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
A1 noun/adjective
south
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
A2 proper noun
south america
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
B1 noun
southeast
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
A2 adjective
southern
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
B1 noun
southwest
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
B2 noun
Souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
C1 adjective
sovereign
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
C1 noun
sovereignty
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
B2 adjective
soviet
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
B2 verb
sow
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
A1 noun
space
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
B2 noun
space exploration
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
C1 noun
spaced repetition
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
B2 adjective
Spacious
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
B2 noun
Spade
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
B2 noun
spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
B2 noun
span
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
C2 noun
spangle
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
A2 adjective
spanish
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
B2 verb
spare
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
C1 adjective
sparing
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.