Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
stevedore
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun)
sth.
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
A2 verb
stick
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
C1 noun
stickler
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
B2 adjective
sticky
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
B2 adjective
Stiff
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
C1 verb
stifle
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
C1 verb
stifled
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
C1 noun
stigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
C1 verb
stigmatize
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
C1 noun
stiletto
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
A1 adjective
still
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
C1 adjective
stilted
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
C1 noun
stimulant
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
B2 verb
stimulate
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
B2 noun
stimulation
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
C1 noun
stimuli
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
B2 noun
stimulus
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
B2 verb
sting
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
C1 adjective
stingy
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
B2 noun
Stink
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
C1 noun
stint
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
C1 verb
stinting
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
C1 noun
Stipend
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.