Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
schism
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
B2 noun
Scholar
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
B2 adjective
scholarly
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
B2 noun
scholarship
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
C1 adjective
scholastic
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
A1 noun
school
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
A2 noun
science
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
C2 noun
science-desert
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
B1 adjective
scientific
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
A2 noun
scientist
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
C2 noun
scintilla
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
C2 verb
scintillate
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
C1 adjective
scintillating
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
C2 noun
sciolism
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
C1 noun
scion
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
C2 noun
scission
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
B1 verb
scissor
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
A2 noun
Scissors
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
C1 verb
scoff
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
B2 verb
scold
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
B2 noun
scooter
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
B2 noun
scope
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
C1 verb
scorch
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
B1 noun/verb
score
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.