Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

suppliant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsʌpliənt/

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

"The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet."

supplicant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsʌplɪkənt/

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

"The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings."

verb C2
/ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

"The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought."

adjective C2
/ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

"The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it."

adjective C2
/səˈprɛsəbl̩/

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

"The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication."

verb C2
/ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

"The wound began to suppurate after a few days."

adjective C2
/ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent

"The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life."

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surcease

noun C2
/sɜːrˈsiːs/

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

"The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight."

noun C2
/ˈʃʊərəti/

a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt

"The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment."

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surfeit

noun C2
/ˈsɜːrfɪt/

an excessive amount of something

"There was a surfeit of food at the festival."

Surma fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India

"Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region."

surreptitious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəs/

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

"They carried out a surreptitious meeting late at night."

adjective C2
/svelt/

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

"She looked svelte in the elegant black dress."

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swarthy

adjective C2
/ˈswɔːrði/

Having a dark complexion or skin tone.

"The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun."

verb C2
/sweɪð/

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

"She swathed the baby in a soft blanket."

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swill

verb C2
/swɪl/

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

"He swilled down the beer in seconds."

noun C2
/ˈsɪbəraɪt/

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

"The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment."

noun C2
/ˈsɪkəfənt/

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

"The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said."

adjective C2
/ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.

"His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues."

adjective C2
/sɪˈlæbɪk/

Relating to or based on syllables.

"The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word."

noun C2
/ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

The division of words into syllables.

"Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation."

syllogism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.

"The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples."

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sylph

noun C2
/sɪlf/

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

"She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful."

sylvan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsɪlvən/

Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

"The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees."

adjective C2
/sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.

"The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty."

synaptic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
sɪˈnæp.tɪk

Of or relating to a synapse or synapses.

"Synaptic connections strengthen as we learn new things."

synchronicity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.

"The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone."

noun C2
/ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

"The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience."

synchrony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

"Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony."

adjective C2
/ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

"The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd."

noun C2
/sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

"The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top."

adjective C2
/sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.

"The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity."

noun C2
/ˈsɪnəd/

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

"The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church."

adjective C2
/sɪˈnɒptɪk/

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

"The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century."