Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
savor
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
C1 adjective
savory
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
C1 adjective
savvy
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
A1 verb
saw
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
C2 noun
Sawder
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
C1 noun
sawdust
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
C1 noun
Sawyer
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
B2 noun
Saxophone
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
A1 verb
say
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
B1 noun
Saying
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
C2 noun
scabbard
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
C1 noun
Scabies
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
C2 noun
scad
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
C2 noun (plural, informal)
scads
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
C1 noun
Scaffold
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
C1 noun
scalability
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
B1 noun/verb
scale
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
C1 noun
scalpel
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
C1 adjective
Scaly
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
B2 verb
scan
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
B2 noun
scandal
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
C1 adjective
Scant
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
C1 adjective
Scanty
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
C1 noun
Scapegoat
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.