Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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slate

noun/verb
/sleɪt/

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

"The meeting is slated for next Monday."

noun
/ˈslæt.ən/

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

"The house looked as if a slattern lived there."

noun/verb
/ˈslɔː.tər/

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

"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."

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slave

noun
/sleɪv/

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

"The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves."

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slavery

noun
/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."

adjective
/ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

"His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation."

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slay

verb
/sleɪ/

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

"The hero vowed to slay the dragon."

adjective
/ˈsliːzi/

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

"He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown."

noun
/slɛdʒ/

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

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

adjective
/sliːk/

smooth, shiny, and stylish

"She drove a sleek black sports car."

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sleep

verb
/sliːp/

to rest in a state of reduced consciousness

"I usually sleep for eight hours every night."

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noun
sliːp dɛprɪˈveɪʃən

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

"Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive decline and fatigue."

noun
/ˈsliːpər/

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

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

noun
/sliːv/

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

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

noun
/sleɪ/

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

"Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village."

noun
/slaɪt/

Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.

"The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand."

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slew

verb
/sluː/

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

"The car slewed across the icy road."

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Slice

noun
/slaɪs/

a thin, flat piece of food or other substance

"I cut the bread into slices."

adjective
/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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Slide

verb
/slaɪd/

to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it

"The children love to slide down the playground slide."

adjective
/slaɪt/

Small in degree; not considerable.

"There was a slight change in the schedule."

adverb
/ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree or extent

"The temperature has slightly increased today."

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slim

adjective
/slɪm/

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

"She looked slim in her new dress."

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sling

verb
/slɪŋ/

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

"He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving."

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slink

verb
/slɪŋk/

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

"The cat slunk into the room without making a sound."

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slip

verb
/slɪp/

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

"She slipped on the wet floor and fell."

noun
/ˈslɪpər/

light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors

"She put on her slippers before walking around the house."

adjective
/ˈslɪpəri/

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

"The road was slippery after the rain."

adjective
/ˈslɪpʃɒd/

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

"The project failed due to slipshod planning."

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Slit

noun
/slɪt/

a long narrow opening or cut

"There was a small slit in the fabric."

verb
/ˈslɪðər/

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

"The snake slithered through the grass."

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slogan

noun
/ˈsloʊɡən/

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

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

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Slope

noun
/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
/ˈslɒpi/

Careless, messy, or lacking attention to detail.

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

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slot

noun
/slɒt/

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

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

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Sloth

noun
/sloʊθ/ or /slɒθ/

A lack of effort or laziness; also a slow-moving mammal in Central and South America.

"His constant sloth kept him from achieving his goals."

adjective
/ˈsloʊθfəl/

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

"She was too slothful to get out of bed early."

verb
/slaʊtʃ/

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

"He slouched in the chair, looking tired."

verb
/slʌf/ or /sluː/

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

"The snake sloughed off its old skin."

adjective
/ˈslʌvənli/

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

"His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview."

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slow

adjective
/sloʊ/

moving or happening at a low speed

"The car moved slowly down the street."

adverb
/ˈsloʊli/

in a slow manner

"She walked slowly to the door."

noun
/ˈslʌɡərd/

A lazy, sluggish person.

"The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon."

adjective
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/

Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.

"He felt sluggish after eating a heavy meal."

noun/verb
/sluːs/

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

"The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain."

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Slum

noun
/slʌm/

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

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

noun/verb
/ˈslʌmbər/

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

"The child slumbered peacefully through the night."

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slur

noun, verb
/slɜːr/

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

"He made a slur against her character."

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sly

adjective
/slaɪ/

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

"She gave him a sly smile."

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Small

adjective
/smɔːl/

not large in size, amount, or importance

"He lives in a small house near the river."