Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
stride
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
C1 adjective
strident
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
C1 noun
strife
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
B1 verb
Strike
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
B2 adjective
striking
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
B1 noun, verb
string
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
C2 noun
stringency
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
C1 adjective
stringent
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
B2 noun
Strip
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
C2 noun
stripling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
B2 verb
strive
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
B2 verb
stroke
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
A1 adjective
strong
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
A2 adverb
strongly
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
B2 adjective
structural
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
B1 noun
structure
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
B2 adjective
structured
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
B2 noun
structures
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
B1 noun
struggle
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
B2 verb
struggling
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
C1 verb
strut
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
B2 adjective
Stubborn
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
A2 verb
stuck
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
A1 noun
student
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.