VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “S

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/soʊl ˈkɪs.ɪŋ/

noun

A deep, passionate kiss involving the use of the tongue, often referred to colloquially as a French kiss, implying intense emotional and physical intimacy.

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/ˈsoʊl.fəl.nəs/

noun

The quality of expressing or possessing deep emotional, spiritual, or aesthetic sensitivity and sincerity.

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/saʊnd ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

noun

A change in the phonetic form of a word or sound, often occurring due to historical linguistic evolution, assimilation, or specific grammatical processes.

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/saʊnd ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

In linguistics, the alteration of speech sounds due to the influence of adjacent sounds or morphological processes.

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/soʊ dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

idiom

To deliberately cause disagreement, conflict, or hostility between people or groups.

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/ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

verb

The act of planting seeds by scattering them on or in the earth.

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/ˈspæn.ɪʃ fɔːr aɪ niːd ə vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

idiom

The Spanish translation or equivalent expression for the English statement 'I need a vacation' (commonly expressed as 'Necesito unas vacaciones').

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/ˈspænɪʃ ˈtɪldə ˈɛrər/

noun

A mistake in the use, omission, or incorrect placement of the tilde (~) diacritic mark in Spanish, which can alter the meaning of a word, change its grammatical function, or render it ungrammatical.

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/spɑːrt/

noun

A sudden burst, dash, or spurt of activity or energy.

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/spæzˈmɑːd.ɪ.kəl.i/

adverb

In a sudden, irregular, or convulsive manner; occurring in fitful, intermittent bursts rather than continuously.

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/spɛk/

noun

A tiny spot, mark, or particle of something.

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/ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

noun

A visually striking performance, display, or event.

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/ˈspɛk.tə.kəlz/

noun

A pair of lenses set in a frame, worn on the nose and ears to correct or assist defective eyesight.

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/spiːtʃ dɪsˈɔːrdər/

noun

A condition that affects a person's ability to produce speech sounds correctly or fluently, or that causes problems with their voice, such as stuttering, apraxia, or dysarthria.

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/ˈspiː.di/

adjective

Happening, moving, or accomplished with great speed; rapid.

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/ˈspelˌbaɪn.dɪŋ/

adjective

Holding complete attention as if by magic; intensely captivating, enchanting, or mesmerizing.

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/ˈspel.baʊnd/

adjective

Having one's attention completely held as if by magic; fascinated or enthralled.

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/ˈspɛnd.θrɪft/

noun

A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible, or wasteful way.

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