Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective/noun
/ˈsʌkjələnt/

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

"The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it."

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succumb

verb
/səˈkʌm/

To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.

"He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle."

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such

determiner
/sʌtʃ/

of the type previously mentioned or specified

"I have never seen such a beautiful painting."

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suck

verb
/sʌk/

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

"The baby began to suck her thumb."

verb
/ˈsʌkɪŋ/

Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective

"The baby is sucking on a pacifier."

verb
/ˈsʌk.əl/

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

"The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket."

adjective
/ˈsʌdən/

occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly

"The sudden change in the weather surprised everyone."

adverb
/ˈsʌdənli/

in a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly

"The lights suddenly went out during the meeting."

adjective
/ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

causing or increasing sweating

"The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever."

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sue

verb
/suː/

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

"She decided to sue the company for damages."

verb
/ˈsʌfər/

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

"She suffered from a severe headache all day."

noun
/ˈsʌfərəns/

patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance

"He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance."

noun
/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

"They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine."

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noun
/səˈfɪʃənsi/

the state of having enough of something; adequacy

"The village had a sufficiency of food after the harvest."

adjective
/səˈfɪʃənt/

enough; adequate for a purpose

"She had sufficient money to buy the dress."

adverb
/səˈfɪʃəntli/

to an adequate degree or extent

"She studied sufficiently to pass the exam."

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suffocate

verb
/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."

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suffrage

noun
/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/

the right to vote in political elections

"The movement fought for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century."

noun
/ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

"The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women."

verb
/səˈfjuːz/

to gradually spread through or over something

"A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled."

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Sugar

noun
/ˈʃʊɡər/

a sweet substance made from plants or produced synthetically

"She added two spoons of sugar to her tea."

noun
/ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

"The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival."

verb
/səˈdʒɛst/

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

"He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner."

adjective
/səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

easily influenced by the suggestions of others

"Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told."

noun
/səˈdʒɛstʃən/

an idea or plan put forward for consideration or action

"She gave a suggestion for improving the project."

adjective
/səˈdʒɛstɪv/

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

"The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate."

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Suicidal

adjective
/ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

"The reckless driving was suicidal behavior."

noun
/ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd/

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

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

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suit

noun
/suːt/

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

"He wore a black suit to the wedding."

adjective
/ˈsuːtəbl/

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

"This dress is suitable for the wedding."

noun
/ˈsuːt.keɪs/

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling

"She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip."

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suite

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈsuːtər/

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

"She had many suitors vying for her attention."

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sulk

verb
/sʌlk/

to be silently resentful or moody

"He went to his room to sulk after the argument."

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Sulky

adjective
/ˈsʌl.ki/

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

"The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy."

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sullen

adjective
/ˈsʌlən/

bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

"She gave him a sullen look and walked away."

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sully

verb
/ˈsʌli/

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

"The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation."

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sultry

adjective
/ˈsʌltri/

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

"The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work."

sum

noun
/sʌm/

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

"The sum of 8 and 12 is 20."

verb
/ˈsʌməraɪz/

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

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

noun
/ˈsʌməri/

A brief statement of the main points of something.

"She wrote a summary of the book for her class."

noun
/sʌˈmeɪʃən/

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

"The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case."

noun
/ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

"We love going to the beach during summer."

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summit

noun
/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."

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noun
/ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

"The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges."

verb
/ˈsʌmən/

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

"The king summoned his advisors to the court."

adjective
/ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

"In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility."

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sumptuous

adjective
/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

"The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet."

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Sun

noun
/sʌn/

the star that provides light and heat to the Earth

"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west."

noun
/ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

"The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight."