Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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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."

noun/verb
/ˈslɔː.tər/

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

"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."

noun
/ˈslæt.ən/

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

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

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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."

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slash

verb
/slæʃ/

to cut or strike with a sharp object

"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."

adjective
/ˈslæp.dæʃ/

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

"The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors."

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slap

verb, noun
/slæp/

To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.

"He slapped the table in anger."

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slant

noun, verb
/slænt/

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

"The article had a political slant."

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Slang

noun
/slæŋ/

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

"The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand."

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Slander

noun
/ˈslændər/

The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

"He sued the newspaper for slander."

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slam

verb
/slæm/

to close or hit something with great force

"He slammed the door angrily after the argument."

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slake

verb
/sleɪk/

To satisfy thirst or desire.

"She drank cold water to slake her thirst."

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slag

noun
/slæɡ/

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

"The factory dumped the slag near the river."

verb
/ˈslækən/

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

"The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village."

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slack

adjective
/slæk/

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

"Business is slack during the rainy season."

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slab

noun
/slæb/

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

"The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation."

noun
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

a very tall building of many stories

"The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline."

noun
/ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

"The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow."

adjective
/skaɪ bluː/

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

"Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight."

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Sky

noun
/skaɪ/

the expanse of air over the Earth, often appearing blue

"The sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly."

noun
/ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

"The election was full of political skullduggery."

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Skull

noun
/skʌl/

the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain

"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."

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skulk

verb
/skʌlk/

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

"He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen."

noun
/skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

underhanded or dishonest behavior

"The politician was accused of financial skulduggery."

adjective
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

"The horse was too skittish to ride."

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skit

noun
/skɪt/

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

"The students performed a funny skit at the event."

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Skirt

noun/verb
/skɜːrt/

a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist; to go around the edge of something

"She wore a red skirt to the party."

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skirmish

noun/verb
/ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

"The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border."

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skip

verb
/skɪp/

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

"He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work."

adjective
/ˈskɪni/

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

"The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days."

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skinflint

noun
/ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

"The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything."

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Skin

noun
/skɪn/

the outer layer of the body

"She has fair skin and bright blue eyes."

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skimp

verb
/skɪmp/

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

"Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop."

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skim

verb
/skɪm/

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

"She skimmed through the report before the meeting."

skills definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/skɪlz/

The ability to do something well; expertise.

"Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth."

Skilled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/skɪld/

having the ability, experience, or training to do something well

"She is a highly skilled surgeon with years of experience."

noun
/sɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd/

The quality or state of being similar; resemblance or likeness.

"There is a striking similitude between the two paintings."

noun
/ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

"Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk."

adjective
/ˈsɪlkən/

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

"She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party."

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Silly

adjective
/ˈsɪli/

showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful

"He made a silly mistake on the test."

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silt

noun
/sɪlt/

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

"The river deposited layers of silt along its banks."

noun, adjective
/ˈsɪlvər/

a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration

"She wore a beautiful silver necklace for the party."

noun
/ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food

"Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia."

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adjective
/ˈsɪmiən/

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

"The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees."

adjective
/ˈsɪmɪlər/

Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.

"The twins wore similar clothes to the party."

noun
/ˌsɪmɪˈlærəti/

the state of being alike or having characteristics in common

"There is a strong similarity between the two paintings."

adverb
/ˈsɪmɪlərli/

in a similar way

"Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work."

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noun
/ˈsɪməli/

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

"She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars."

noun
/ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness

"The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god."

adjective
/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

"His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details."