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special
word A1different from normal because it is important, unusual, or for a particular purpose different from what is usual; better or greater than normal; different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
↗special attention
phrase B2particular care, focus, or consideration given to something
↗special occasion
phrase A1an important, memorable, or celebratory event such as an anniversary, wedding, or graduation
↗specialist
word B1a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject, skill, or branch of medicine
↗specialize
word B1to focus on and become skilled in one particular subject, job, or product to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
↗specially
word B1for a special purpose or person; in a distinguishing or special manner
↗species
word B2A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
↗specific
word B1clearly defined or identified; particular; exact; clear and exact, not general Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact. clearly defined or identified; Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact. clearly defined or identified
↗specifically
word B2in an exact and particular way in a clear and exact way
↗specify
word B2to state something clearly and exactly to state or describe something clearly and exactly
↗spectacle
word B2a visually striking performance, display, or unusual sight
↗spectacular
word B1Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; remarkably impressive.
↗spectrum
word B2A broad range or variety of related ideas, colors, qualities, or activities.; A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
↗Speculation
word B2the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence; guesswork
↗speech
word A1a talk given to an audience; also the ability to speak formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words the expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken words; formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words the expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken words
↗speed
word A2how fast something moves or happens the rate at which someone or something moves or operates the rate at which something moves or happens; the rate at which someone or something moves or operates the rate at which something moves or happens
↗speed up
phrasal verbTo cause something to move or happen faster; accelerate.
↗spell
word A1to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something to write or name the letters of a word in the correct order; also a short period of time or a state of enchantment
↗spell out
phrasal verb C1To explain something very clearly and in detail so there is no confusion.; to explain something in very clear, explicit detail
↗spend
word A1to use money, time, or energy for something to use money to buy something; to pass time to use money to buy or pay for something
↗Spice Things up
idiomTo make an activity, routine, or relationship more thrilling, colorful, and engaging.
↗Spider
word A2an eight-legged predatory creature that spins silk webs to trap insects
↗spill
word A2to cause liquid or solids to flow over the edge of a container accidentally to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
↗Spill the Beans
idiomTo inadvertently or prematurely reveal secret information or surprise plans.
↗spin
word B2to turn round and round quickly; to present information with a specific slant To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
↗Spin off
phrasal verbTo create a new, independent organization, branch, or show from an existing one.
↗spinach
word B1an edible plant with large dark green leaves, widely cultivated and eaten cooked or raw
↗spirit
word B1the non-physical part of a person; mental attitude, morale, or courage; the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something the non-physical part of a person, regarded as their true self
↗spiritual
word B1relating to sacred matters, deep inward feelings, or the human spirit relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul; relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul
↗spite
word B2a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone; malice a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
↗splash
word A2to cause liquid to strike and scatter in drops
↗Splash out
phrasal verbto spend a lot of money on pleasant things that are not strictly necessary
↗split
word A2to divide something into parts; also a division or disagreement to divide or separate into parts or groups; to divide or separate into parts or groups
↗split up
phrasal verbTo divide into smaller groups or separate into different directions.
↗spoil
word B1to diminish or destroy the value or quality of; to become unfit for eating to damage or ruin something
↗spokesman
word B2a person chosen to speak officially on behalf of a group or organization a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
↗Sponge gourd
word C2a climbing plant bearing elongated gourds that are eaten when young or dried to produce fibrous bath sponges
↗sponsor
word B1a person or organization that pays for or supports an event, person, or project; to give that support a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
↗Spontaneously
word C1happening naturally without being planned or forced; in a spontaneous way
↗spoon
word A2an eating utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl on a long handle an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl with a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food; an implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating or stirring
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