<WORD ID="1290" WORD="snack (n.)" EXPLANATION="something light to eat, less than a meal" EXAMPLE="I'm so hungry and it's too early for lunch. I think I'll have a snack now." WAVE="SNACK__N" />
<WORD ID="1291" WORD="snake (n.)" EXPLANATION="a long scaly reptile with no arms or legs" EXAMPLE="Look at that snake sliding over the grass!" WAVE="SNAKE__N" />
<WORD ID="1292" WORD="snorkelling (n.)" EXPLANATION="swimming while breathing through a tube" EXAMPLE="Go on a snorkelling trip to see the colourful tropical fish." WAVE="SNORKELL" />
<WORD ID="1293" WORD="snow (n.)" EXPLANATION="white flakes of frozen water" EXAMPLE="Those mountain peaks are covered with a lot of snow." WAVE="SNOW__N_" />
<WORD ID="1294" WORD="so (conj.)" EXPLANATION="in order that" EXAMPLE="I'm sending you a picture so you can see a little bit of Paris." WAVE="SO" />
<WORD ID="1295" WORD="soap (n.)" EXPLANATION="something used for washing and cleaning" EXAMPLE="I like to wash myself with mineral soap." WAVE="SOAP__N_" />
<WORD ID="1296" WORD="social (adj.)" EXPLANATION="having to do with society or people" EXAMPLE=" Social changes affect people's lives." WAVE="SOCIAL__" />
<WORD ID="1297" WORD="society (n.)" EXPLANATION="people living together as a community" EXAMPLE="All societies have myths." WAVE="SOCIETY_" />
<WORD ID="1298" WORD="sodium (n.)" EXPLANATION="a soft white metal" EXAMPLE="Dead Sea water has these minerals: Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chlorides, Bromides." WAVE="SODIUM__" />
<WORD ID="1299" WORD="soft (adj.)" EXPLANATION="not hard" EXAMPLE="When the water boils, put in the spaghetti and let it cook till it's soft." WAVE="SOFT__AD" />
<WORD ID="1300" WORD="soloist (n.)" EXPLANATION="a person who performs alone on stage" EXAMPLE="The soloist is a German soprano who sings beautifully." WAVE="SOLOIST_" />
<WORD ID="1301" WORD="solve (v.)" EXPLANATION="to find the answer to a problem" EXAMPLE="The policeman solved the crime and caught the criminals." WAVE="SOLVE__V" />
<WORD ID="1302" WORD="some (det.)" EXPLANATION="a part of what there is" EXAMPLE="Could I have some milk in my coffee?" WAVE="SOME" />
<WORD ID="1303" WORD="someone (pron.)" EXPLANATION="some person" EXAMPLE="There's always someone drawing pictures in coloured chalk on the pavement." WAVE="SOMEONE" />
<WORD ID="1304" WORD="something (pron.)" EXPLANATION="a thing" EXAMPLE="It is very old but also very modern, with something for everyone." WAVE="SOMETHIN" />
<WORD ID="1305" WORD="sometimes (adv.)" EXPLANATION="now and then" EXAMPLE="Buffaloes sometimes attack humans, but not often." WAVE="SOMETIME" />
<WORD ID="1306" WORD="son (n.)" EXPLANATION="a male child" EXAMPLE="I have a son who's 12 years old." WAVE="SON__N__" />
<WORD ID="1307" WORD="soon (adv.)" EXPLANATION="in a short time" EXAMPLE="I have to go now. I'll call you soon." WAVE="SOON__AD" />
<WORD ID="1308" WORD="soprano (n.)" EXPLANATION="a woman singer with a high voice" EXAMPLE="This German soprano is a very famous singer." WAVE="SOPRANO_" />
<WORD ID="1309" WORD="sorry (adj.)" EXPLANATION="we are sorry, we apologise" EXAMPLE="I'm sorry, we don't have any English papers." WAVE="SORRY" />
<WORD ID="1310" WORD="sort (v.)" EXPLANATION="to arrange into different groups" EXAMPLE="Workers begin to sort the fresh fish into different types and sizes." WAVE="SORT__V_" />
<WORD ID="1311" WORD="sound (n.)" EXPLANATION="something that is heard" EXAMPLE="Dolphins make clicking, whistling and squeaking sounds." WAVE="SOUND__N" />
<WORD ID="1312" WORD="soup (n.)" EXPLANATION="a liquid food made by cooking water, vegetables, spices and often meat or fish" EXAMPLE="Spicy lentil soup is very tasty." WAVE="SOUP__N_" />
<WORD ID="1313" WORD="sour (adj.)" EXPLANATION="an acid taste like that of lemon" EXAMPLE="This milk is not fresh. It tastes sour." WAVE="SOUR__AD" />
<WORD ID="1314" WORD="south" EXPLANATION="on the right when facing the rising sun" EXAMPLE="The Sea of Marmara is to the south of Istanbul." WAVE="SOUTH" />
<WORD ID="1315" WORD="spa (n.)" EXPLANATION="a luxury resort" EXAMPLE="The Dead Sea is a health spa because of all the minerals in the water." WAVE="SPA__N__" />
<WORD ID="1316" WORD="space (n.)" EXPLANATION="all that area away from the earth" EXAMPLE="I'd love to be an astronaut and travel to outer space." WAVE="SPACE__N" />
<WORD ID="1317" WORD="spaghetti (n.)" EXPLANATION="long noodles usually served with sauce" EXAMPLE=" Spaghetti is a very popular dish in Italy." WAVE="SPAGHETT" />
<WORD ID="1318" WORD="Spanish (adj.)" EXPLANATION="the language of Spain" EXAMPLE=" Spanish is spoken in Spain and South America" WAVE="SPANISH_" />
<WORD ID="1319" WORD="speak (v.)" EXPLANATION="to talk, to be able to use a language past: spoke" EXAMPLE="Our friendly staff speak both Spanish and English." WAVE="SPEAK__V" />
<WORD ID="1320" WORD="special (adj.)" EXPLANATION="different from usual things" EXAMPLE="San Francisco has special electric cars." WAVE="SPECIAL_" />
<WORD ID="1321" WORD="specific (adj.)" EXPLANATION="exact and well known" EXAMPLE="He gave me very specific instructions, so I knew exactly what to do." WAVE="SPECIFIC" />
<WORD ID="1322" WORD="spectacular (adj.)" EXPLANATION=" impressive, extremely attractive" EXAMPLE="Come to see the spectacular views." WAVE="SPECTACU" />
<WORD ID="1323" WORD="spend (v.)" EXPLANATION="to use up, to pass time past: spent" EXAMPLE="He spends 43 years alone in a prison cell." WAVE="SPEND__V" />
<WORD ID="1324" WORD="spice (n.)" EXPLANATION=" a substance from a plant that is used to flavour food" EXAMPLE="In the north of India the food contains a careful mixture of spices." WAVE="SPICE__N" />
<WORD ID="1325" WORD="spicy (adj.)" EXPLANATION="flavoured with spice" EXAMPLE="In the south of India the food is hot and spicy." WAVE="SPICY__A" />
<WORD ID="1326" WORD="spirit (n.)" EXPLANATION="a soul, a being without a body" EXAMPLE="In ancient times, people believed there were many powerful spirits in the air." WAVE="SPIRIT__" />
<WORD ID="1327" WORD="sport (n.)" EXPLANATION="a physical activity for competition or fun" EXAMPLE="Skiing began to be a sport in the 19th century." WAVE="SPORT__N" />
<WORD ID="1328" WORD="spot (n.)" EXPLANATION="place" EXAMPLE="This is the prettiest spot on earth." WAVE="SPOT__N_" />
<WORD ID="1329" WORD="square (n.)" EXPLANATION="an open area in the middle of a city or town" EXAMPLE="The cathedrals around the square are beautiful." WAVE="SQUARE__" />
<WORD ID="1330" WORD="squeak (n.)" EXPLANATION="a short, sharp high pitched sound" EXAMPLE="The squeak of the door is annoying. Please put some oil on it." WAVE="SQUEAK__" />
<WORD ID="1331" WORD="stables (n.)" EXPLANATION="a building for horses" EXAMPLE="They saw the Royal Stables where the horses are kept." WAVE="STABLES_" />
<WORD ID="1332" WORD="stadium (n.)" EXPLANATION="a place for sports with seats for the people who watch" EXAMPLE="This is as big as a football stadium." WAVE="STADIUM_" />
<WORD ID="1333" WORD="staff (n.)" EXPLANATION="the workers in a business" EXAMPLE="Our friendly staff speak both Spanish and English." WAVE="STAFF__N" />
<WORD ID="1334" WORD="stall (n.)" EXPLANATION="a stand on which goods are shown for sale" EXAMPLE="In Antwerp you will see beautiful stalls filled with wonderful chocolates." WAVE="STALL__N" />
<WORD ID="1335" WORD="stand (v.)" EXPLANATION="to be located in an upright position past: stood" EXAMPLE="The wall that stands today was built by emperors of the Ming Dynasty, between the 14th and 17th centuries." WAVE="STAND__V" />
<WORD ID="1336" WORD="standard (n.)" EXPLANATION="a flag" EXAMPLE="The Royal Standard is flying above the palace." WAVE="STANDARD" />
<WORD ID="1337" WORD="star (n.)" EXPLANATION="a far-away sun that looks very small and can be seen in the sky at night" EXAMPLE="There are no clouds tonight. We can see the stars." WAVE="STAR__N_" />
<WORD ID="1338" WORD="start (v.)" EXPLANATION="to begin" EXAMPLE="We will walk along the Great Wall, starting from Beijing in the north-east and walking towards the China Sea." WAVE="START__V" />
<WORD ID="1339" WORD="starters (n.)" EXPLANATION="things to start with" EXAMPLE=" Starters are the first part of a meal." WAVE="STARTERS" />
<WORD ID="1340" WORD="state (n.)" EXPLANATION="a nation or part of a country" EXAMPLE="The first step was to connect the existing walls of the Chinese states." WAVE="STATE__N" />
<WORD ID="1341" WORD="statement (n.)" EXPLANATION="a sentence which gives information" EXAMPLE="This is not a question or a command. It is a statement." WAVE="STATEMEN" />
<WORD ID="1342" WORD="station (n.)" EXPLANATION="a stopping place on a route" EXAMPLE="Take the blue subway line to General Anaya Station." WAVE="STATION_" />
<WORD ID="1343" WORD="stay (n.)" EXPLANATION="period of time in which a person lives or visits somewhere" EXAMPLE="We hope you enjoy your stay at our hotel." WAVE="STAY__N_" />
<WORD ID="1344" WORD="step (n.)" EXPLANATION="a stage in doing something" EXAMPLE="The first step in rebuilding the Great Wall was to connect the existing walls of the Chinese states." WAVE="STEP__N_" />
<WORD ID="1345" WORD="stepmother (n.)" EXPLANATION="the wife of one's father in a later marriage" EXAMPLE="In fairy tales the stepmother is often a bad person." WAVE="STEPMOTH" />
<WORD ID="1346" WORD="stew (n.)" EXPLANATION="a dish of meat or fish and vegetables" EXAMPLE="I want meat stew with mixed spices." WAVE="STEW__N_" />
<WORD ID="1347" WORD="stick (n.)" EXPLANATION="a long thin piece of wood" EXAMPLE="Let's collect some sticks and light a fire." WAVE="STICK__N" />
<WORD ID="1348" WORD="stick (v.)" EXPLANATION="to hold onto something strongly past: stuck" EXAMPLE="You can stick these pieces of paper together with glue." WAVE="STICK__V" />
<WORD ID="1349" WORD="still (adv.)" EXPLANATION="now as before" EXAMPLE="My friend is late and I am still waiting for him." WAVE="STILL__A" />
<WORD ID="1350" WORD="stock (n.)" EXPLANATION="a share in the ownership of a business" EXAMPLE="This is the most important stock market in the world." WAVE="STOCK__N" />
<WORD ID="1351" WORD="stockbroker (n.)" EXPLANATION="a person who buys and sells stocks for others" EXAMPLE="You need a good stockbroker to help you invest your money." WAVE="STOCKBRO" />
<WORD ID="1352" WORD="stone (n., adj.)" EXPLANATION="rock" EXAMPLE="The Nabateans built Petra out of the colourful stone mountains." WAVE="STONE__N" />
<WORD ID="1353" WORD="Stonehenge" EXPLANATION="an ancient stone monument in southern England" EXAMPLE=" Stonehenge was a holy place for the Druids." WAVE="STONEHEN" />
<WORD ID="1354" WORD="stop (n.)" EXPLANATION=" a station on a route, a place at the which buses, trains stop" EXAMPLE="The museum is only five stops away on the train." WAVE="STOP__N_" />
<WORD ID="1355" WORD="stop (v.)" EXPLANATION="to end a movement or activity" EXAMPLE="Please stop moving and sit still." WAVE="STOP__V_" />
<WORD ID="1356" WORD="stopping (n.)" EXPLANATION=" to stay at a place" EXAMPLE="I love stopping for coffee at the outdoor cafes." WAVE="STOPPING" />
<WORD ID="1357" WORD="store (n.)" EXPLANATION="a shop" EXAMPLE="Maybe I will buy some Dead Sea mineral soap at the store." WAVE="STORE__N" />
<WORD ID="1358" WORD="story (n.)" EXPLANATION="a description of things that happened, either real or imagined" EXAMPLE="This is a film of the story of a special man in Alcatraz." WAVE="STORY__N" />
<WORD ID="1359" WORD="storyteller (n.)" EXPLANATION="a person who tells stories" EXAMPLE="I want to hear the storyteller tell us a story." WAVE="STORYTEL" />
<WORD ID="1360" WORD="stove (n.)" EXPLANATION="a device for heating and cooking food" EXAMPLE="Put the pot on the stove so the water will boil." WAVE="STOVE__N" />
<WORD ID="1361" WORD="straight (adv.)" EXPLANATION="directly" EXAMPLE="The fish are very fresh. They come straight from the sea." WAVE="STRAIGHT" />
<WORD ID="1362" WORD="street (n.)" EXPLANATION="a public road in a city" EXAMPLE="Just walk down Antwerp's busiest shopping street any day this week." WAVE="STREET__" />
<WORD ID="1363" WORD="stretch (v.)" EXPLANATION="to extend over a long distance" EXAMPLE="The Nabatean empire stretched from Syria to Egypt, with Petra as its capital." WAVE="STRETCH_" />
<WORD ID="1364" WORD="strict (adj.)" EXPLANATION=" exact and unchangeable, very serious about good behaviour" EXAMPLE="There are strict rules here. You will be punished if you don't follow them." WAVE="STRICT__" />
<WORD ID="1365" WORD="strip (n.)" EXPLANATION="a thin or narrow piece" EXAMPLE="They use long, thin strips of material to make these pretty skirts." WAVE="STRIP__N" />
<WORD ID="1366" WORD="strong (adj.)" EXPLANATION="powerful" EXAMPLE="The wind was so strong that it blew the tree down." WAVE="STRONG__" />
<WORD ID="1367" WORD="structure (n.)" EXPLANATION="something that has been built" EXAMPLE="The Wall is one of the greatest structures in the world." WAVE="STRUCTUR" />
<WORD ID="1368" WORD="student (n.)" EXPLANATION="a person who studies" EXAMPLE="A group of art students came into the classroom." WAVE="STUDENT_" />
<WORD ID="1369" WORD="stupid (adj.)" EXPLANATION="having a slow mind, foolish" EXAMPLE="Hansel was the stupidest son. His brothers were cleverer than him." WAVE="STUPID__" />
<WORD ID="1370" WORD="style (n.)" EXPLANATION="a particular fashion or appearance" EXAMPLE="This building is a combination of Greek and Roman styles." WAVE="STYLE__N" />
