Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

sociopolitical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

Combining social and political factors.

"Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions."

sodium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsəʊdiəm/

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

"Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body."

soil management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

"Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity."

adjective C1
/sɔɪld/

dirty or stained; not clean

"His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud."

Solace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈsɒləs/

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

"She found solace in music after the loss of her father."

verb/noun C1
/ˈsɒldər/

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

"He soldered the broken wires back together."

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solemnity

noun C1
/səˈlɛmnɪti/

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

"The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity."

verb C1
/səˈlɪsɪt/

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

"The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims."

verb C1
/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

"The company solidified its position in the market."

soliloquy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˈlɪləkwi/

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

"Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama."

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solstice

noun C1
/ˈsɒlstɪs/

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

"People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals."

solubility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

"The solubility of salt in water is high."

adjective C1
/ˈsɒljʊbəl/

able to be dissolved, especially in water

"Sugar is soluble in water."

solvency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɒl.vən.si/

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

"The company's solvency determines its financial health."

solvent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C1
/ˈsɒlvənt/

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

"Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories."

adjective C1
/ˈsɒmbər/

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

"The funeral had a somber atmosphere."

noun C1
/səˈnɑːtə/

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

"She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano."

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sonic

adjective C1
/ˈsɒnɪk/

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

"The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier."

noun C1
/ˈsɒnɪt/

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

"Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty."

adjective C1
/səˈnɔːrəs/

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

"The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater."

sophisticate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

"Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview."

sophistication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/

the quality of being refined, cultured, or complex

"Her sophistication impressed everyone at the party."

noun C1
/səˈprɑːnoʊ/

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

"She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert."

noun C1
/ˈsɔːrsəri/

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

"The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery."

sordid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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sordid

adjective C1
/ˈsɔːrdɪd/

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

"The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past."

adjective C1
/ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

"The recording studio has sound-proof walls."

sovereign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C1
/ˈsɒvərɪn/

a supreme ruler such as a king; possessing supreme or ultimate power

"The sovereign made a new decree."

sovereignty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɒvrənti/

Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.

"The country declared its sovereignty after years of colonial rule."

spaced repetition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

"Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention."

adjective C1
/ˈspɛərɪŋ/

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

"She is sparing in her use of words."

adjective C1
/spɑːrs/

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

"Vegetation was sparse in the desert."

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spartan

adjective C1
/ˈspɑːrtn/

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

"He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair."

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spat

noun C1
/spæt/

a short, petty quarrel or argument

"They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes."

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spate

noun C1
/speɪt/

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

"There has been a spate of robberies in the city."

adjective C1
/ˈspeɪʃəl/

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

"The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars."

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spawn

verb C1
/spɔːn/

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

"The video game has spawned many sequels."

verb C1
/ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

"She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness."

noun C1
/ˈspiːʃiː/

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

"The transaction was made in specie."

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speck

noun C1
/spɛk/

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

"There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table."

noun C1
/ˈspɛktər/

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

"The specter of war still haunts the region."

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spectral

adjective C1
/ˈspɛktrəl/

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

"The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night."

noun C1
/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

"The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise."

adjective C1
/ˈspel.baʊnd/

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

"The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks."

adjective C1
/ˈspɪndli/

Long, thin, and weak-looking

"The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow."

adjective C1
/ˈspaɪn.ləs/

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

"He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs."

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spinster

noun C1
/ˈspɪnstər/

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

"The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children."

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spiny

adjective C1
/ˈspaɪni/

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

"The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert."

noun C1
/ˈspaɪər/

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

"The church spire could be seen from miles away."

verb C1
/splaɪs/

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

"The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection."

/splɪnt/

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

"The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm."