Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

struggling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

"Many regions are struggling with economic recovery."

adjective B2
/ˈstʌb.ərn/

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

"The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables."

adjective B2
/ˈstʌdid/

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

"Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive."

adjective B2
/ˈstjuːdiəs/

spending a lot of time studying or reading; very dedicated to learning

"She is a studious girl who spends hours in the library."

adjective B2
/ˈstʌf.i/

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

"The room was stuffy and needed fresh air."

stumble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈstʌmbəl/

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

"He stumbled on the uneven pavement."

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stump

noun/verb B2
/stʌmp/

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

"The question completely stumped the students."

stun definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

stun

verb B2
/stʌn/

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

"The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone."

stunning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

extremely impressive or attractive

"The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning."

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stunt

noun/verb B2
/stʌnt/

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

"The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie."

noun B2
/stjuːˈpɪdəti/

lack of intelligence or common sense

"His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team."

adjective B2
/ˈstɜːrdi/

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

"The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table."

adjective B2
/ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

"She wore a stylish dress to the party."

submission definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səbˈmɪʃən/

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

"Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager."

submit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səbˈmɪt/

to present or deliver something formally or for approval

"Please submit your report by the end of the day."

subscribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səbˈskraɪb/

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

"I subscribe to several online magazines."

subscriber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səbˈskraɪbər/

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

"She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine."

Subscription definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səbˈskrɪpʃən/

the action of subscribing to something

"I paid for a subscription to the online learning platform."

subsequent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

coming after something in time; following

"His subsequent success surprised everyone."

subsequently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

at a later time; afterward

"He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it."

subsidy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsʌbsɪdi/

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.

"The government provided a subsidy to farmers to support crop production."

Substantial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səbˈstænʃl/

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

"She received a substantial raise after the successful project."

substantial impact definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

"Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering."

substantially definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/səbˈstænʃəli/

to a great extent or degree

"The new policy has substantially improved working conditions."

substitute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/

to replace something with another thing

"He will substitute for me while I'm on vacation."

subtitles definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

"Use subtitles for better understanding."

subtle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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subtle

adjective B2
/ˈsʌtl/

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious

"She gave him a subtle smile that hinted at her approval."

subtract definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səbˈtrækt/

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

"If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5."

suburban definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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suburban

adjective B2
/səˈbɜːrbən/

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

"They bought a house in a quiet suburban area."

verb B2
/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

"In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly."

succession definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səkˈsɛʃən/

the action or process of following something in order or sequence

"The succession of events was both dramatic and fast-paced."

Successive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səkˈsɛsɪv/

following one after the other in an uninterrupted sequence

"There were several successive failures before the project succeeded."

Successor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səkˈsɛsər/

A person or thing that follows another in a position, office, or role.

"The company appointed a successor after the CEO retired."

suck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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suck

verb B2
/sʌk/

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

"The baby began to suck her thumb."

sue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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sue

verb B2
/suː/

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

"She decided to sue the company for damages."

suffering definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

"They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine."

sufficiently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/səˈfɪʃəntli/

to an adequate degree or extent

"She studied sufficiently to pass the exam."

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suffocate

verb B2
/ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

"The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room."

Suicide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd/

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

"The article discusses the rising rates of suicide in young people."

suite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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suite

noun B2
/swiːt/

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

"They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel."

verb B2
/ˈsʌməraɪz/

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

"She summarized the report in just a few minutes."

summit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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summit

noun B2
/ˈsʌmɪt/

The highest point of a hill or mountain; a meeting between heads of state or leaders.

"The leaders met at the summit to discuss global issues."

verb B2
/ˈsʌmən/

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

"The king summoned his advisors to the court."

superb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/suːˈpɜːrb/

extremely good; excellent

"The hotel provided superb service during our stay."

superficial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/

Concerned only with the surface or appearance; not deep or thorough.

"His analysis of the issue was rather superficial and lacked depth."

superfoods definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

"Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins."

superintendent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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superintendent

noun B2
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

"The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress."

Superior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

better in quality, rank, or importance than others

"This product is superior to its competitors in quality."

Superiority definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

"His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores."

adjective B2
/ˌsuːpərˈnætʃrəl/

Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.

"They claimed to have witnessed supernatural events in the old house."