Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
suppressible
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
C1 noun
suppression
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
C2 verb
suppurate
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
C2 adjective
supramundane
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
C1 noun
Supremacy
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
B2 adjective
Supreme
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
C2 noun
surcease
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
C1 noun
surcharge
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
A1 adjective
Sure
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
A2 adverb
Surely
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
C2 noun
surety
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
B1 noun
Surface
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
C2 noun
surfeit
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
B2 verb
surge
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
B2 noun
surgeon
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
B1 noun
surgery
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
B2 adjective
surgical
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
C1 adjective
surly
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
C2 noun
Surma fish
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
C1 verb
surmise
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
C1 verb
surmount
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
B2 noun
Surname
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
C1 verb
surpass
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
C1 adjective
Surpassing
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.