Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
stealth
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
B2 noun, verb
steam
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
B2 noun
Steamer
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
B1 noun
steel
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
B2 adjective
steep
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
C1 adjective
steeped
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
B2 verb
steer
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
C2 noun
stein
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
C1 adjective
stellar
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
B2 noun, verb
stem
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
C1 noun
stench
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
C1 noun
stencil
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
C2 adjective
stentorian
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
C1 noun
stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
A2 noun
step
Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
C2 noun
steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
A2 noun
steps
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
B2 noun
stereotype
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
C1 adjective
stereotyped
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
C1 noun
stereotyping
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
C1 adjective
sterile
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
C1 noun/adjective
sterling
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
B2 adjective
Stern
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
C2 adjective
stertorous
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.