Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

signals definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

"Signals from deep space were detected last week."

noun
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

a person's name written by themselves, often as a form of identification or authorization

"She signed the contract with her elegant signature."

noun
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

the quality of being important, meaningful, or worthy of attention

"The significance of the discovery was recognized worldwide."

significant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

important, meaningful, or having a noticeable effect

"The company made a significant investment in new technology."

adverb
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

"The economy has significantly improved over the last decade."

noun
/ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

"The signification of the gesture was misunderstood."

silence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈsaɪləns/

the absence of sound or noise

"The silence in the room was deafening."

adjective
/ˈsaɪlənt/

not speaking or making noise

"The room was silent as everyone waited for the announcement."

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silk

noun
/sɪlk/

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

"The dress was made of pure silk."

noun
/sɪlk klɔːθ/

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

"The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth."

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."

simian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

simile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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
/sɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd/

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

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

verb
/ˈsɪmpər/

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

"She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed."

Simple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈsɪmpəl/

easy to understand or do; not complicated

"The instructions were simple and easy to follow."

noun
/ˈsɪmpəltən/

a foolish or gullible person

"They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex."

noun
/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

"The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity."

simplify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪ/

to make something easier to understand or do

"The teacher simplified the lesson for the younger students."

adjective
/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

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

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

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Simply

adverb
/ˈsɪmpli/

in a clear and easy to understand manner

"She explained the concept simply and clearly."

noun
/ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

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

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

verb
/ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

"The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training."

simulated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

"The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment."

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size

noun
/saɪz/

the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something

"This shirt is too small in size for me."

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siren

noun
/ˈsaɪrən/

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

"The police car passed with its siren blaring."

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sirocco

noun
/sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

"The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty."

noun
/ˈsɪstər/

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

"My sister is coming to visit us next week."

noun
/ˈsɪstərhʊd/

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

"The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women."

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sit

verb
/sɪt/

to rest with the body supported by the buttocks, often in a chair or on the ground

"Please sit down and relax for a while."

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Sitar

noun
/sɪˈtɑːr/

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

"The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music."

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site

noun
/saɪt/

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

"The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project."

adjective
/ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

located in a particular place or position

"The hotel is situated near the beach."

noun
/ˌsɪtʃʊˈeɪʃən/

a set of circumstances or state of affairs at a particular time

"The situation at work became difficult after the new policies were introduced."

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six

noun
/sɪks/

the number 6

"There are six apples on the table."

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sixth

adjective
/sɪksθ/

coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank

"He finished the race in sixth place."

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skiff

noun
/skɪf/

a small, light boat usually for one person

"The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake."

adjective
/ˈskɛtʃi/

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

"The details of the project were still sketchy."

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ski

verb
/skiː/

to glide over snow on skis

"We went skiing in the Alps last winter."

sketch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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sketch

noun
/skɛtʃ/

a simple, rough drawing or outline

"He made a quick sketch of the landscape."

adjective
/ˈskɪlfʊl/

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

"The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision."

noun
/ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

the imitation of a situation or process

"The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory."