Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Swan
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
B2 noun/verb
swarm
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
C2 adjective
swarthy
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
C2 verb
swathe
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
B2 verb
sway
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
B2 verb
swear
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
B2 noun
swear-word
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
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.