English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
"She has a singular talent for painting."
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
"The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere."
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
"The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging."
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
"The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest."
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
"He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches."
To drink something slowly, taking only small amounts at a time.
"She sipped her tea while reading a book."
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
"The police car passed with its siren blaring."
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
"The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty."
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
"The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women."
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
"The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class."
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
"The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence."
An attitude of doubt or disbelief toward claims or accepted ideas.
"Her skepticism about the project grew after the failed trial."
a small, light boat usually for one person
"The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake."
the ability to do something well through training or experience
"Her skill in painting impressed everyone."
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
"She skimmed through the report before the meeting."
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
"Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop."
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
"The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything."
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
"The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border."
a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist; to go around the edge of something
"She wore a red skirt to the party."
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
"The students performed a funny skit at the event."
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
"The horse was too skittish to ride."
underhanded or dishonest behavior
"The politician was accused of financial skulduggery."
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
"He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen."
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
"The election was full of political skullduggery."
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