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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

928 words & expressions

sack

word B2

to dismiss someone from employment or a job; to fire; to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods a large bag made of strong material for holding things

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sacrifice

word B2

The act of giving up something valuable for the sake of something more important; to give up something valuable.; An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else. An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. giving up something valued for the sake of something else; offering to a deity to give up something valuable for the sake of something else To give up something valuable for the sake of others or a higher purpose.

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sad

word A1

unhappy or causing unhappiness feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy; feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy

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sadly

word A2

in a sorrowful or regrettable manner; unfortunately in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

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safe

word A2

protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to cause harm; not in danger; protected from harm secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger protected from danger; not likely to cause harm; secure free from harm or danger; secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger protected from danger; not likely to cause harm; secure free from harm or danger

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safe and sound

phrase

out of danger and unharmed; completely secure; completely unharmed, secure, and free from danger or injury

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safeguard

word B2

a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent harm; a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable measure or action designed to protect someone or something To protect from harm or damage; a measure taken to ensure safety.

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safely

word B1

In a way that is not likely to cause harm, danger, or injury.

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safety

word B1

the state of being protected from danger or harm condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury the condition of being protected from harm or danger; The condition of being protected from danger, harm, or injury.; condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury the condition of being protected from harm or danger

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Saffron

word C1

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers

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sagacious

word C2

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

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sage

word B2

A profoundly wise person, especially one renowned for wisdom and judgment.

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sail

word B2

to travel on water in a boat or ship to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power; to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

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Sail Close to the Wind

idiom

To act daringly close to danger, legal limits, or moral boundaries to accomplish a noble rescue.

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sailor

word A1

a person who works as a crew member on a ship or boat a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy; a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

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sake

word A2

purpose, reason, or benefit; used in phrases like for your sake purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest for the purpose or reason of something

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salad

word A1

a mixture of raw or cold cooked vegetables, often with dressing a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

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salary

word B2

a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis, made by an employer to an employee

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sale

word A1

the act of selling something; also a period of lower prices the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

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sales pitch

idiom

A rehearsed or persuasive presentation designed to market an idea, often contrasted with genuine sincerity.

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salient

word C1

Most noticeable or important; prominent and conspicuous.

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salinity intrusion

word C1

The gradual ingress or movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers or surface water bodies.

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salt

word A2

a white substance used to add taste to food white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride a white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning food a white crystalline substance used for seasoning and preserving food; A white crystalline substance, sodium chloride, used for seasoning and preserving food.

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Salt of the Earth

idiom

A fundamentally decent, trustworthy, and selfless person who forms the moral anchor of a community.

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salubrious

word C2

health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being

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salutary

word C1

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

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Salvation

word C1

deliverance from sin and its consequences, or preservation from harm

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same

word A1

not different; exactly alike identical; not different or changed

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sample

word A2

a small part or example used to show what the whole thing is like a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like; A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like; a specimen.; a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

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Sample the flavors

phrase

to try small portions of different foods, seasonings, and dishes to appreciate their range and uniqueness

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sanction

word B1

official permission or approval for an action

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Sanctity

word C1

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or of ultimate importance

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sand

word B1

very small grains of rock found on beaches, riverbanks, and building sites Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.; Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.

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sandwich

word A1

two slices of bread with meat, cheese, or vegetables between them two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

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sandy

word A2

covered with or containing a lot of sand covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

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sanitation

word B2

conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and sewage disposal

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sardonic

word C1

Grimly mocking or cynical.

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sartorial

word C2

Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

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satellite

word B1

an artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another celestial body to collect information or for communication

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satiety

word C2

The feeling or state of being full or completely satisfied, especially after eating.

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