English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
"She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin."
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
"He wore a smug smile after winning the debate."
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
"The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border."
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
"The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits."
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
"The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate."
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
"He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone."
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
"She sneered at his attempt to sing."
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
"The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake."
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
"He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress."
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
"She snipped the loose thread from her dress."
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
"He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way."
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
"She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters."
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
"He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed."
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
"The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time."
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
"She soaked the clothes in water before washing them."
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
"The eagle soared high above the mountains."
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
"She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news."
not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn
"He gave a sober speech about the challenges ahead."
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
"He has maintained his sobriety for five years."
a person's nickname or descriptive name
"The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'."
friendly and willing to talk to and engage with others
"She is a very sociable person who loves meeting new people."
a political and economic system in which the means of production are owned or regulated by the community as a whole
"Socialism advocates for collective ownership of resources."
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
"He is a well-known socialist writer."
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
"She is studying sociology at university."
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