Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
staff
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
A2 noun
stage
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
C1 adjective
Stagnant
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
C1 verb
stagnate
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
C1 noun
stagnation
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
C2 adjective
stagy
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
C1 adjective
staid
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
B2 noun
Stain
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
A2 noun
stair
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
B2 noun, verb
stake
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
B2 noun
stakes
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
B2 adjective
Stale
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
C1 noun
stalemate
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
B2 verb, noun
stall
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
C1 noun
stallion
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
C1 adjective
stalwart
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
B2 noun
Stamina
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
C1 verb
stammer
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
B1 verb
stamp
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
C1 noun/verb
stampede
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
B2 noun
stance
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
C2 verb
stanch
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
C2 noun
stanchion
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
A1 verb
stand
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.