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  • spectral/ˈspɛktɹəɫ/adjectiveC12 meaningsGhostly in appearance.
  • speculative/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/adjectiveC1Based on guesswork, or done in the hope of profit.
  • speechless/ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/adjectiveB2So struck by something that you cannot say anything.
  • spellbound/ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd/adjectiveB2+So held by something that you cannot look away.
  • spicy/ˈspaɪsi/adjectiveB1Burning pleasantly in the mouth.
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adjectiveB2+2 meanings
Having sharp points sticking out.
  • spinal/spaɪ.nəl/adjectiveB2Having to do with the backbone.
  • spindly/ˈspɪnd.li/adjectiveB2+Long, thin and looking too weak.
  • spinelessadjectiveC1Having no courage at all.
  • spiny/ˈspaɪni/adjectiveB2+Covered with sharp points.
  • spiral/ˈspaɪɹəl/nounB1+5 meaningsA curve that winds round and round a centre point.
  • spiritual/ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/adjectiveB22 meaningsTo do with the soul rather than the body.
  • spiteful/ˈspaɪtfʊl/adjectiveC1Doing small cruel things just to hurt somebody.
  • splendid/ˈsplɛndɪd/adjectiveB2Magnificently excellent.
  • spoiled/spɔɪld/adjectiveB12 meaningsGiven so much that behaviour has suffered.
  • spoilt/spɔɪlt/adjectiveB1+Ruined, or given so much that the character suffers.
  • spoken/ˈspəʊ.k(ə)n/adjectiveB1Said aloud rather than written down.
  • spontaneous/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/adjectiveB22 meaningsDone suddenly and without planning, out of the feeling of the moment.
  • sporadic/spəˈɹæd.ɪk/adjectiveC1Happening now and then, with no pattern.
  • sporting/ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/adjectiveB2To do with games and contests, or fair in spirit.
  • spotless/spɑtlɪs/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsPerfectly clean, with no mark anywhere.
  • spotlitadjectiveC1Lit by one strong beam picking it out.
  • sprightly/ˈspɹaɪtli/adjectiveC1Lively and full of energy, especially when old.
  • springy/ˈspɹɪŋi/adjectiveB2+Returning to shape after being pressed.
  • spry/spɹaɪ/adjectiveC1Active and quick in movement, especially for an older person.
  • spurious/ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/adjectiveC2False, though presented as genuine.
  • squalid/ˈskwɒlɪd/adjectiveC1Dirty and wretched to live in.
  • square/skwɛə/nounA24 meaningsA shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles.
  • squashyadjectiveB2+Giving way softly when pressed.
  • squeamish/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/adjectiveC1Easily sickened or shocked.
  • squelchy/ˈskwɛl.t͡ʃi/adjectiveC1Making a wet sucking sound when pressed.
  • stable/ˈsteɪ.bəl/nounB13 meaningsA building where horses are kept.
  • staccato/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/adjectiveC1Played in short detached notes.
  • stackableadjectiveB2Shaped so that many can be piled up neatly.
  • staggering/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/adjectiveC12 meaningsSo great that it is hard to take in.
  • stagnant/ˈstæɡnənt/adjectiveC12 meaningsStill, and smelling of standing water.
  • staid/steɪd/adjectiveC2Settled, serious and rather dull.
  • stainlessadjectiveB1+Not staining or rusting.
  • stale/steɪl/adjectiveB1+3 meanings(Of food) no longer fresh; dry or hard from being kept too long.
  • standard/ˈstændəd/adjectiveB12 meaningsUsual and accepted as normal.
  • stark/stɑɹk/adjectiveC12 meaningsHarshly bare and plain.
  • starry/ˈstɑː.ɹi/adjectiveB22 meaningsFull of stars.
  • startled/ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/adjectiveB2Suddenly surprised or frightened for a moment.
  • stately/ˈsteɪtli/adjectiveC1Dignified and impressive in manner or scale.
  • statewide/steɪtˈwaɪd/adjectiveB2+Reaching every part of a state.
  • stationary/ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/adjectiveB1+Not moving.
  • statistical/stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/adjectiveC1Based on the study of collected numbers.
  • statutory/ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/adjectiveC1Required or fixed by law.
  • staunch/stɔːn(t)ʃ/adjectiveC1Loyal and firm in support.
  • steadfast/ˈstɛdfɑːst/adjectiveC2Firmly loyal or unwavering in purpose.
  • steady/ˈstɛdi/adjectiveB14 meaningsFirmly fixed and not shaking or moving.
  • steaming/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/adjectiveB1+Giving off hot vapour.
  • steel/stiːl/nounB23 meaningsA hard, strong metal made from iron and carbon, used for building and for tools.
  • steely/ˈstiːli/adjectiveB2+Hard, cold and determined.
  • steep/stiːp/adjectiveB24 meaningsRising or falling sharply, so that it is hard work to climb.
  • steepedadjectiveB22 meaningsLeft to soak in hot liquid to draw out flavour.
  • stellar/ˈstɛl.ə/adjectiveC1To do with the stars, or outstandingly good.
  • step-freeadjectiveB2Reachable without having to climb any stairs.
  • sterile/ˈstɛɹaɪl/adjectiveB2+4 meaningsCompletely free from bacteria and other living things.
  • stern/stɜːn/adjectiveB23 meaningsSerious and strict, showing no warmth and expecting to be obeyed.