Vocabulary Cards
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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.
C1 noun
Sword fish
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
C2 noun
sybarite
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
C2 noun
sycophant
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
C2 adjective
sycophantic
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
C2 adjective
syllabic
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
C2 noun
syllabication
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
C1 noun
syllable
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
B2 noun
syllabus
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
C2 noun
syllogism
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
C2 noun
sylph
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
C2 adjective
sylvan
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
C1 noun
symbiosis
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
C1 adjective
symbiotic
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
B2 noun
Symbol
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
B2 adjective
symbolic
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
C1 noun
symbolism
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
B2 verb
symbolize
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.