CEFR Level
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
"His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends."
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
"The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy."
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
"The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties."
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
"The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground."
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
"The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature."
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
"Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking."
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
"The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence."
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
"The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers."
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
"He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'."
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
"The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia."
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
"The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations."
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
"She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went."
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
"The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom."
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
"The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses."
Brave, determined, and courageous
"The stouthearted soldier never gave up."
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
"The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance."