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spare
word B2extra and available; also to give time, money, or effort if you can To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.; To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
↗spark
word B2a small fiery particle produced by a fire, electrical breakdown, or friction; a trace or flash; a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates to cause the start of something, especially an emotion or activity
↗speak
word A1to say words; to use a language in speech to say words; to communicate verbally to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate to say something in order to convey information or express feelings; to say words in order to communicate thoughts or information; to say words; to communicate verbally to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate to say something in order to convey information or express feelings
↗speak fluently
phraseto speak a language easily, smoothly, and without hesitation or awkward pauses
↗speak for
phrasal verbTo represent someone's views or serve as clear evidence of something.
↗speak louder
phrase A2to talk with greater volume so that others can hear clearly
↗Speak of the Devil
idiomRemarked when a person unexpectedly appears right as they are being talked about.
↗speak out
phrasal verbTo publicly or openly voice opinions, objections, or concerns, especially about excessive workload or unfair pressure
↗speak slowly
phrase A1to talk at an unhurried, measured pace for clarity
↗speak up
phrasal verb B2to speak more loudly or express one’s views openly and frankly; to speak more loudly so others can hear clearly
↗speaker
word A2a person who speaks at an event, or a device that plays sound a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
↗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
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