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- skrymirnoun
- skua/ˈskjuːə/A large seabird of the family Stercorariidae, often predatory or kleptoparasitic, known for harassing other birds to steal their food.nounC2 (very low frequency, specialized)
- skuld/skʊld/A historical Norse and Old English term for a debt, guilt, or financial obligation.nounC2
- skulduggery/ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/Underhanded, dishonest, or unscrupulous behaviour; trickery intended to achieve a goal by deceit.nounC1/C2
- skulk/skʌlk/To move stealthily or lurk in hiding, typically with sinister or cowardly intent.nounverbverb-intransitiveC2
- skull/skʌl/The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing and protecting the brain and the main sense organs.nounB1
- skull and crossbones/ˌskʌl ən ˈkrɒs.bəʊnz/A symbol consisting of a human skull above two crossed bones, widely recognized as a sign of danger or death.nounC1
- skull session/ˈskʌl ˌseʃ.ən/An intense, informal, and often private meeting or discussion for detailed planning, problem-solving, or strategic review.nounC2 – Very Low Frequency (Specialist/Idiomatic)
- skullcap/ˈskʌlkæp/A small, close-fitting cap that covers the top of the head.nounC1
- skullduggery/ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/dishonest, secret, or underhanded behavior; trickery.nounLow-Frequency
- skunk/skʌŋk/A small black and white North American mammal known for its defensive ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- skunk cabbage/ˈskʌŋk ˌkæb.ɪdʒ/A low-growing, foul-smelling perennial plant of the arum family, found in wet habitats in North America and parts of Asia.nounLow
- skunk river/skʌŋk ˈrɪvə/A proper noun, typically the name of specific rivers in the United States, most notably in Iowa and other midwestern states.nounVery Low
- skunk works/ˌskʌŋk ˈwɜːks/A small, autonomous research and development unit within a larger organization, typically operating with high secrecy, minimal bureaucracy, and a focus on innovation.nounC1-C2
- skunkweed/ˈskʌŋkˌwiːd/A common name for certain plants with a strong, unpleasant smell, often resembling that of a skunk.nounLow
- skurfing/ˈskɜːfɪŋ/A water sport where a participant is towed behind a boat while standing on a board and holding a rope, similar to wakeboarding.nounLow
- skutterudite/ˈskʌtərəˌdaɪt/A rare mineral containing cobalt, nickel, and arsenic, often used as a source of cobalt.nounVery Low (Academic/Specialist)
- sky/skaɪ/The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth; the expanse that appears as a dome over the earth, often blue during the day and dark at night.nounverbverb-transitiveA1
- sky blue/ˌskaɪ ˈbluː/A pale, light shade of blue that resembles the colour of a clear daytime sky.nounMedium-High
- sky cavalry/skaɪ ˈkævəlri/Airborne combat troops deployed by aircraft, primarily helicopters, for rapid assault or insertion into battle.nounLow/Very Specialized
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