Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective B2
/ˈskɪni/

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

"The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days."

Skull definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Skull

noun B2
/skʌl/

the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain

"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."

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noun B2
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

a very tall building of many stories

"The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline."

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slack

adjective B2
/slæk/

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

"Business is slack during the rainy season."

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slam

verb B2
/slæm/

to close or hit something with great force

"He slammed the door angrily after the argument."

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Slang

noun B2
/slæŋ/

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

"The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand."

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slant

noun, verb B2
/slænt/

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

"The article had a political slant."

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slap

verb, noun B2
/slæp/

To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.

"He slapped the table in anger."

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slash

verb B2
/slæʃ/

to cut or strike with a sharp object

"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."

noun/verb B2
/ˈslɔː.tər/

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."

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slavery

noun B2
/ˈsleɪvəri/

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

"Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century."

noun B2
/slɛdʒ/

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

"The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill."

sleep deprivation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
sliːp dɛprɪˈveɪʃən

Lack of adequate sleep, which has negative effects on physical and mental health

"Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive decline and fatigue."

noun B2
/ˈsliːpər/

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

"The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit."

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noun B2
/sliːv/

the part of a garment that covers all or part of the arm

"He rolled up his sleeves before starting the work."

adjective B2
/slɪk/

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

"He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors."

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slim

adjective B2
/slɪm/

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

"She looked slim in her new dress."

adjective B2
/ˈslɪpəri/

difficult to hold, walk on, or deal with because of being smooth, wet, or tricky

"The road was slippery after the rain."

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slogan

noun B2
/ˈsloʊɡən/

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

"The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people."

Slope definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Slope

noun B2
/sloʊp/

a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a slanting surface or line

"The children rolled down the grassy slope."

adjective B2
/ˈslɒpi/

Careless, messy, or lacking attention to detail.

"His sloppy handwriting made the note hard to read."

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slot

noun B2
/slɒt/

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

"Insert the card into the slot to open the door."

adjective B2
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/

Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.

"He felt sluggish after eating a heavy meal."

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Slum

noun B2
/slʌm/

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

"The government is working to improve conditions in the slum."

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sly

adjective B2
/slaɪ/

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

"She gave him a sly smile."

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noun B2
smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

"Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation."

adverb B2
/ˈsmɑːt.li/

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

"He was smartly dressed for the business meeting."

Smartness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

"Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone."

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smash

verb B2
/smæʃ/

to break something into pieces violently

"She smashed the glass in frustration."

Smoothly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Smoothly

adverb B2
/ˈsmuːð.li/

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

"The car runs smoothly on the new highway."

verb B2
/ˈsmʌɡəl/

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

"The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border."

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Snail

noun B2
/sneɪl/

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

"The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf."

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snap

verb B2
/snæp/

to break or cause to break with a sudden sharp cracking sound

"She snapped the pencil in half."

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sneak

verb B2
/sniːk/

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

"He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone."

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verb, noun B2
/sniːz/

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

"I had to sneeze during the meeting."

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Snowfall

noun B2
/ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

"The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday."

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soak

verb B2
/soʊk/

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

"She soaked the clothes in water before washing them."

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Soap case

noun B2
/soʊp keɪs/

a container used to store soap

"She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom."

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Soapy

adjective B2
/ˈsoʊpi/

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

"The dishes were still soapy after washing."

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soar

verb B2
/sɔːr/

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

"The eagle soared high above the mountains."

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sob

verb B2
/sɑːb/

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

"She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news."

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Sober

adjective B2
/ˈsoʊbər/

not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn

"He gave a sober speech about the challenges ahead."

adjective B2
/ˈsoʊʃəbl̩/

friendly and willing to talk to and engage with others

"She is a very sociable person who loves meeting new people."

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noun B2
ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

"Social justice ensures equality of opportunity."

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noun B2
ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

"Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum."

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noun B2
/ˈsoʊʃəˌlɪzəm/

a political and economic system in which the means of production are owned or regulated by the community as a whole

"Socialism advocates for collective ownership of resources."

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noun, adjective B2
/ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

"He is a well-known socialist writer."

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adverb B2
/ˈsoʊʃəli/

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

"He is very active socially and attends many events."

noun B2
/ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

"She is studying sociology at university."

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verb B2
/ˈsɒfən/

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

"Heat will soften the butter quickly."