Breaking Silence (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

15 terms

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second

(n) /ˈsɛkənd/
a very short period of time, equal to one-sixtieth of a minute

Example: I will be back in a second.

secret

(n) /ˈsiːkrɪt/
something that is kept hidden or not known by others

Example: She told me a secret.

sector

(n) /ˈsɛk.tər/
a part or division of a larger organization or area

Example: The school is in a different sector of the city.

secure

(v) /sɪˈkjʊr/
to make something safe or protected

Example: Please secure the windows before leaving.

select

(adj) /sɪˈlɛkt/
to choose or pick from a group

Example: You can select a book from the shelf.

senior

(adj) /ˈsiː.njər/
an older person, often with more experience or higher rank

Example: The senior member of the team gave advice.

series

(n) /ˈsɪr.iˌiz/
a number of things of the same kind arranged or happening one after the other

Example: I watched a series of movies this weekend.

settle

(v) /ˈsɛtəl/
to accept or agree to something that is less than what you want

Example: I had to settle for a smaller phone.

severe

(adj) /səˈvɪr/
very serious or extreme

Example: The weather was severe during the storm.

sexual

(adj) /ˈsɛkʃuəl/
related to physical feelings or actions of a sexual nature

Example: The book is about sexual health.

shadow

(n) /ˈʃædoʊ/
a dark area or shape made when something blocks light

Example: The tree makes a shadow on the ground.

should

(v) /ʃʊd/
used to indicate what is correct or advisable

Example: You should eat your vegetables.

shower

(n) /ˈʃaʊər/
a sudden and powerful flow of water or feelings

Example: He took a shower in the morning.

signal

(n) /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
a sign or message that tells you something important

Example: The light is a signal to stop.

silent

(adj) /ˈsaɪlənt/
not making any sound; quiet

Example: The library is silent.

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