Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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spit

verb
/spɪt/

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

"He spat on the ground in anger."

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spite

noun
/spaɪt/

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

"She refused the gift out of spite."

noun
/spliːn/

an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite

"He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting."

adjective
/ˈsplendɪd/

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

"The castle looked splendid in the sunset."

adjective
/splɪˈnɛtɪk/

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

"His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room."

verb
/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."

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split

verb
/splɪt/

to divide or separate into parts or groups

"He split the log in two with an axe."

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spoil

verb
/spɔɪl/

to damage or ruin something

"The rain spoiled the outdoor event."

noun
/ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

"Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party."

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Speed

noun/verb
/spiːd/

the rate at which something moves or happens

"The car was moving at high speed."

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shorten

verb
/ˈʃɔːrtn/

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

"She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit."

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noun
ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

"Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively."

noun
/ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

"Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings."

noun
/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/

a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts

"There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry."

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adjective
/ˈʃɔːrt tɜːrm/

lasting for or involving a short period of time

"They offered a short-term loan to help the business."

adjective
/ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

"She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting."

adjective
/ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

"His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects."

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Short

adjective
/ʃɔːrt/

having little length or duration

"She wore a short dress for the party."

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Shore

noun
/ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

"We walked along the shore of the lake."

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shopworn

adjective
/ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

"The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount."

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shopping

noun
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

the activity of going to shops to buy things

"She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes."

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shop

noun
/ʃɒp/

a place where goods are sold to customers

"I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries."

noun
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

"The shooting of the movie took several months."

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shoot

verb
/ʃuːt/

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

"He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow."

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Shoe

noun
/ʃuː/

a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel

"She bought a new pair of shoes for the wedding."

adjective
/ˈʃɑːdi/

badly made or done; of poor quality

"The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs."

adjective
/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

"The news of the accident was shocking to everyone."

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shock

noun
/ʃɒk/

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

"The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone."

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shoal

noun
/ʃoʊl/

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

"We saw a shoal of fish near the coast."

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shit

noun
/ʃɪt/

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

"The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor."

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Shirt

noun
/ʃɜːrt/

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar

"He wore a blue shirt to the party."

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shirk

verb
/ʃɜːrk/

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

"He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work."

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noun
/ˈʃɛltər/

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

"They found shelter from the storm in the nearby barn."

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she

pronoun
/ʃi/

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

"She is going to the market to buy vegetables."

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sheaf

noun
/ʃiːf/

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

"The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder."

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shear

verb
/ʃɪə/

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

"The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring."

noun
/ʃiːt fɪʃ/

A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels

"The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia."

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sheathe

verb
/ʃiːð/

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

"He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel."

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shed

verb
/ʃɛd/

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

"Trees shed their leaves in autumn."

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sheep

noun
/ʃiːp/

a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk

"The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep."

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Sheer

adjective
/ʃɪə/

complete and utter; very steep or transparent

"The cliff was a sheer drop into the sea."

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sheet

noun
/ʃiːt/

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

"I need a clean sheet to cover the bed."

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shelf

noun
/ʃɛlf/

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

"I placed the books on the shelf next to the window."

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Shell

noun
/ʃɛl/

the hard outer covering of a mollusk or a crustacean, or something similar

"She picked up a beautiful seashell on the beach."

adjective
/ˈʃaɪ.ni/

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

"The shiny new car caught everyone's attention."

verb
/ˈʃɪmər/

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

"The lake shimmered under the moonlight."

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shine

verb
/ʃaɪn/

to give out a bright light or glow

"The sun will shine brightly tomorrow."

adjective
/ˈʃɪft.ləs/

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

"He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals."

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Ship

noun
/ʃɪp/

a large boat used for travel or transporting goods across water

"The ship set sail across the ocean."