Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
sangfroid
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
C2 adjective
sanguinary
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
C1 adjective
sanguine
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
C2 adjective
sanguineous
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
B2 noun
sanitation
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
C1 noun
sanitization
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
C1 verb, noun
sap
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
C1 noun
Saphire
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
C2 adjective
sapid
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
C2 noun
sapience
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
C2 adjective
sapient
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
C2 adjective
sapiential
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
C2 adjective
saponaceous
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
B2 noun
sarcasm
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
B2 adjective
sarcastic
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
C2 noun
sarcophagus
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
C1 adjective
sardonic
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
C1 noun
Saree
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
C2 adjective
sartorial
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
C1 noun
Satan
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
C2 verb
sate
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
B2 noun
satellite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
C2 verb
satiate
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
C2 noun
satiety
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.