English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
to tear or cut something into small pieces
"She shredded the old documents before throwing them away."
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
"The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew."
having sharp judgment and practical intelligence
"She made a shrewd investment in real estate."
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
"The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room."
A place regarded as holy, often associated with a saint or deity.
"Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine each year."
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
"The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter."
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
"The flowers shriveled under the hot sun."
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
"He shrugged when asked about the missing file."
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
"She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest."
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
"He shuffled the cards before dealing them."
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
"He was shunned by his colleagues after the scandal."
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
"The train was shunted onto a different track."
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
"The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients."
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
"The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse."
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
"The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound."
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
"The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect."
A brother or sister.
"She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister."
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
"The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future."
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
"She gave him a sidelong glance across the room."
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
"Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars."
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
"The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question."
To distract from the main subject or activity.
"She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call."
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