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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

scalar Noun B2

A quantity that has only a size or amount, with no direction, unlike a vector.

scale Noun B1

The size or extent of something, especially compared to something else, or a tool used for weighing or measuring.

scant Adjective C1

Barely sufficient or enough; very little.

scanty Adjective A2

Small in amount, barely enough.

scarce Adjective B1

Not available in large enough amounts to meet demand.

scarcity Noun B2

A situation in which there isn't enough of something to meet demand.

scared Adjective A1

Feeling afraid of something.

scarf Noun A1

A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or style.

scarlet Adjective A1

A bright, strong shade of red.

scary Adjective A1

Frightening; causing fear.

scathing Adjective C1

Severely critical.

scatter diagram Noun B1

A graph that plots pairs of values as dots to show whether a relationship exists between them.

scenario Noun B2

A description of a possible sequence of future events, often used to plan for different outcomes.

scene Noun A2

A part of a play, film, or story where the action happens in one place, or a view of a place or event.

scepticism Noun B2

A doubting attitude that refuses to accept a claim without solid evidence.

schedule Noun A2

A plan that shows when events or tasks are supposed to happen.

schism Noun B1

A serious division between two groups or within a single organization, usually caused by strong disagreement over beliefs or policy.

scholar Noun A2

A person who has studied a subject deeply and has great knowledge of it, especially in an academic setting.

school Noun A1

A place where children go to be taught.

science Noun A1

The study of the natural world through observation and experiments.

scientific notation Noun B2

A way of writing very large or very small numbers as a value between one and ten multiplied by a power of ten.

scientist Noun A1

A person who studies and experiments in a field of science.

scintilla Noun C2

A tiny amount or trace of something.

scintillating Adjective C1

Brilliantly clever, lively, or entertaining.

scissors Noun A1

A hand tool with two blades joined at a pivot, used for cutting paper or fabric.

scooter Noun A1

A small, light vehicle with two wheels, either pushed with one foot or powered by a motor.

score Noun A1

The number of points a person or team has earned in a game or test.

scratch Verb A1

To rub something with your nails or a rough surface, often because it itches.

scream Verb A1

To make a loud, high cry, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement.

screen Noun A1

The flat surface of a device where pictures, videos, or text are shown.

screwdriver Noun A1

A tool with a shaped tip, used for turning screws.

scroll Noun A1

A roll of paper or parchment with writing on it, or a list that can be moved up or down on a screen.

scrubland Noun B1

Land covered mainly with low bushes, shrubs, and sparse vegetation, typically found in dry regions.

scrupulous Adjective C1

Very careful and thorough, especially about matters of ethics or detail.

scrutinize Verb C1

To examine something very closely and carefully, often looking for mistakes or hidden details.

sculpture Noun A2

A piece of art made by carving, shaping, or joining materials such as stone, wood, or metal.

scurrilous Adjective C2

Making false, damaging claims about someone in an abusive way.

sea Noun A1

A large body of salt water, smaller than an ocean but often connected to one.

sea level rise Noun B2

The gradual increase in the average height of the ocean's surface, largely caused by melting ice and warming water.

sea lion Noun A1

A large sea mammal with flippers and small visible ears, known for barking loudly and balancing objects on its nose.

seahorse Noun A1

A small sea creature with a curved body and a head shaped like a horse's.

seal Noun A1

A sea mammal with flippers that spends time both in water and on rocky shores.

search Verb A1

To look carefully for something.

season Noun A1

One of the four main periods of the year, such as spring or winter.

seat Noun A2

A place where a person can sit, or a position held, such as in government.

seatbelt Noun A1

A strap in a vehicle that fastens across the body to keep a person safe during a crash.

seaweed Noun A1

A plant that grows in the sea, often washed up on the shore.

secede Verb B1

To formally withdraw from a country, state, or organization.