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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • subside/sʌbˈsaɪd/verbB2+2 meaningsTo gradually die down.
  • surpass/səˈpɑːs/verbB2+To go beyond what was achieved before.
  • swaddle/ˈswɒdəl/verbB2+To wrap a baby tightly in cloth.
  • swerve/swɜːv/verbB2+4 meaningsTo turn suddenly to one side while moving, so as to avoid something.
  • swig/swɪɡ/nounB2+2 meaningsA large mouthful of drink taken quickly.
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To stand as a sign for something.
  • sympathiseverbB2+To share and show sorrow for somebody's trouble.
  • tally/ˈtæli/nounB2+2 meaningsA running count kept with marks.
  • tamper/ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/verbB2+To interfere with something you should leave alone.
  • thrash/θɹæʃ/verbB22 meaningsTo beat someone or something violently.
  • throb/θɹɒb/verbB2+3 meaningsTo hurt with a steady beat, in time with the pulse.
  • tint/tɪnt/nounB2+3 meaningsA slight shade of colour laid over something.
  • toil/tɔɪl/nounB2+2 meaningsLong hard exhausting work.
  • toughen/ˈtʌfən/verbB2+To make stronger or more able to endure.
  • transcribe/trænˈskɹaɪb/verbB2+To write out speech or notes in full.
  • trudge/tɹʌd͡ʒ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo walk slowly and heavily, with effort.
  • twitter/ˈtwɪtə/verbB2+2 meaningsTo make a series of short high sounds, as small birds do.
  • undercut/ˈʌndə(ɹ)kʌt/<q:noun>nounB2+2 meaningsShort sides with longer hair left on top.
  • undergo/ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/verbB2+To go through something difficult or unpleasant.
  • undermine/ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/verbC13 meaningsTo weaken something gradually and from beneath, without open attack.
  • undertake/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/verbB2+2 meaningsTo formally take a big task upon yourself.
  • upscale/ˈʌpskeɪl/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsAimed at people with money to spend.
  • vacate/veɪˈkeɪt/verbB2+2 meaningsTo leave a place empty.
  • validate/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/verbB2+2 meaningsTo confirm that something is sound or true.
  • veer/vɪə̯/verbB2+2 meaningsTo change direction suddenly.
  • veto/ˈviːtəʊ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo refuse to allow something that others have agreed.
  • vex/vɛks/verbB2+To annoy or worry somebody.
  • victimiseverbB2+To single somebody out for unfair treatment.
  • visualiseverbB2+2 meaningsTo form a clear picture of something in your mind.
  • wean/ˈwiːn/verbB2+To move a baby from milk onto other food.
  • weld/wɛld/verbB2+2 meaningsTo join two pieces of metal by melting them together.
  • whoosh/ʍʊʃ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo move fast with a rushing sound.
  • wield/wiːld/verbB2+2 meaningsTo hold and use a weapon or tool.
  • wince/wɪns/verbB2+To screw up the face in sudden pain.
  • wiretap/ˈwaɪətæp/nounB2+2 meaningsA device secretly attached to a telephone line to listen to calls.
  • withhold/wɪθˈhəʊld/verbB2+To keep something back that is owed or asked for.
  • wriggle/ˈɹɪɡəl/verbB2+2 meaningsTo twist and turn the body with small movements.
  • wring/ɹɪŋ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo twist something to squeeze the water out.
  • yap/jæp/verbB2+2 meaningsTo bark in short shrill bursts.
  • yearn/jɜːn/verbB2+To long deeply for something out of reach.
  • yelp/jɛlp/verbB2+To give a short sharp cry of pain or excitement.