Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Sweat
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
A2 noun
sweater
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
B1 noun
sweatshirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
B2 verb
sweep
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
B2 noun
Sweeper
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
A2 adjective
Sweet
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
B1 noun
Sweet potato
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
C1 noun
Sweetlime
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
C1 noun
Sweetmeat
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
B2 verb
swell
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
C1 verb
swelter
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
C1 adjective
sweltering
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
C1 verb
swerve
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
B2 adjective
swift
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
C2 verb
swill
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
A2 verb
swim
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
A1 noun
swimming
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
C1 verb
swindle
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
C1 noun
swindler
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
B2 noun
Swing
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
B2 verb
swipe
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
B1 verb
switch
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
C1 adjective
swollen
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
B2 noun
Sword
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.