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  • silicon/ˈsɪlɪkən/nounB2+The element that sand and computer chips are made from.
  • silicone/ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/nounB2+A soft rubbery material that stays flexible when hot.
  • silk/sɪlk/nounB22 meaningsA fine smooth cloth made from the thread of silkworms.
  • sill/sɪl/nounB1+2 meaningsThe ledge at the bottom of a window.
  • silliness/ˈsɪlinɪs/nounB1+Behaviour that shows no sense, usually harmlessly.
  • silo/ˈsaɪləʊ/
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A tall tower or deep pit for storing grain or animal feed.
  • silt/sɪlt/nounB2+2 meaningsVery fine soil carried and dropped by water.
  • silver/ˈsɪl.və/nounA25 meaningsA soft shiny grey-white metal, used for jewellery, coins and cutlery.
  • silversmith/ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/nounB2+A craftsman who works in the white precious metal.
  • similarity/ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/nounB1+A way in which two things are alike.
  • simile/ˈsɪməli/nounB2+A comparison using like or as.
  • simpleton/ˈsɪmpəltən/nounC1Somebody who is foolish and easily fooled.
  • simplicity/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/nounC1The quality of being plain and easy to grasp.
  • simplification/ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/nounB2+The making of something easier to follow.
  • simulation/ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃn̩/nounC1A model run to see what would happen.
  • sin/ˈsɪn/nounB12 meaningsAn act that breaks a religious law.
  • sincerity/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/nounB2Meaning honestly what you say.
  • sinecure/ˈsaɪ.nɪˌkjʊə/nounC2A post that pays well and asks almost nothing.
  • sinew/ˈsɪnjuː/nounC1The tough cord joining muscle to bone.
  • singaporenounB1+An island city-state in Southeast Asia.
  • singer/ˈsɪŋ.ə/nounA2+A person who performs with their voice.
  • single/ˈsɪŋɡl̩/adjectiveA25 meaningsOnly one; one and no more.
  • single room/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəl ˈɹuːm/nounA2A room with one bed, for one guest.
  • single ticketnounA2A ticket for one direction only.
  • single tracknounB2A line with only one set of rails for both directions.
  • singularity/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/nounC1A point where the usual rules break down.
  • sink/ˈsɪŋk/nounB15 meaningsThe fixed basin with taps where you wash dishes or your hands.
  • sinkhole/ˈsɪŋkˌhoʊl/nounB2+A hole where the ground has collapsed into a hollow.
  • sip/sɪp/verbB12 meaningsTo drink in tiny careful mouthfuls.
  • sire/saɪə(ɹ)/nounC13 meaningsThe male parent of an animal.
  • siren/ˈsaɪəɹən/nounB13 meaningsA device that makes a loud warning sound, and the sound it makes.
  • sister/ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/nounA12 meaningsA girl or woman with the same parents as you.
  • sister-in-law/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/nounB2Your partner's sister, or your brother's wife.
  • sisterhood/ˈsɪstə.hʊd/nounC12 meaningsThe bond of solidarity between women.
  • sit-downnounC1A strike in which workers stop work but stay put in the workplace, refusing to leave until their demands are met.
  • sitar/ˈsɪtɑɹ/nounC1A long-necked Indian instrument with sympathetic strings.
  • sitcom/ˈsɪtˌkɒm/nounB2+A funny television series about the same people in the same setting.
  • situation/ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/nounA13 meaningsThe way things are at a particular time.
  • six/sɪks/nounA13 meaningsThe number 6, one more than five.
  • six-pack/ˈsɪksˌpæk/nounB1A pack of six cans or bottles sold together.
  • sixteen/ˈsɪks.tiːn/nounA1The number after fifteen.
  • sixty/ˈsɪksti/nounA1Six times ten.
  • size/saɪz/nounA22 meaningsHow big or small something is.
  • sizzle/ˈsɪzəl/verbB23 meaningsTo make the hissing, crackling sound of food cooking in hot fat.
  • skate/skeɪt/nounA2+A boot with a blade or wheels for gliding.
  • skateboard/ˈskeɪt.bɔːd/nounB22 meaningsA short board on four small wheels that you stand on and push along with one foot.
  • skating/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/nounA2+Gliding across ice on bladed boots.
  • skein/skeɪn/nounC2A loosely coiled length of yarn.
  • skeleton/ˈskɛlɪtən/nounB12 meaningsAll the bones of a body together.
  • skeleton in the closetnounC1A shameful secret from the past.
  • skepticism/ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/nounB2+An attitude of doubt towards claims that are not yet proved.
  • sketch/ˈskɛt͡ʃ/nounB15 meaningsA quick rough drawing.
  • sketchbook/ˈskɛt͡ʃˌbʊk/nounC1A book of blank pages for drawing in.
  • skewer/ˈskjuː.ə/nounB2+4 meaningsA long thin pin of wood or metal pushed through pieces of food to hold them together while they cook.
  • ski jumpnounB2Launching off a ramp to fly as far as possible on skis.
  • skid/ˈskɪd/verbB23 meaningsTo slide sideways or forward without grip, out of control.
  • skier/ˈskiːə(ɹ)/nounB1+Somebody who slides down snow on runners.
  • skiff/skɪf/nounC1A small light boat for one or two people.
  • skiing/ˈski.ɪŋ/nounA2+Sliding down snowy slopes on two long boards.
  • skill/skɪl/nounB12 meaningsAn ability learned through practice.