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- spoiled priest/spɔɪld ˈpriːst/A man who left or was expelled from the Catholic priesthood before ordination or after a brief time in ministry.nounLow
- spoiler/ˈspɔɪlə(r)/A person or thing that spoils something; specifically, one who reveals important plot details of a film, book, etc., thereby diminishing the surprise or enjoyment for others.nounB2
- spoiler party/ˈspɔɪlə ˈpɑːti/A minor political candidate or party whose primary effect is to draw votes away from a major candidate or party with similar views, potentially altering the election outcome.nounC1/C2
- spoilfive/ˈspɔɪlfaɪv/A trick-taking card game for five players, where the objective is typically to avoid taking tricks.nounVery Rare / Specialized
- spoils/spɔɪlz/Goods, benefits, or advantages taken by the victor in war, competition, or similar activities.plural-nounC1
- spoils system/ˈspɔɪlz ˌsɪstəm/A practice where a victorious political party gives government jobs and favours to its supporters.nounC1/C2
- spoilsman/ˈspɔɪlzmən/A person who seeks or receives benefits from political patronage, especially government appointments.nounVery Low (archaic/historical)
- spoilsport/ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/A person who spoils the enjoyment or pleasure of others, especially by refusing to join in an activity or by being overly strict about rules.nounB2
- spoilt/spɔɪlt/(adj.) Having been harmed or damaged in character, quality, or function; (verb) past tense and past participle of 'spoil'.verbMid-Frequency
- spokane/spəʊˈkæn/A proper noun primarily referring to a city in the state of Washington, USA.nounC2 (Proper Noun; High frequency in North American regional contexts, low frequency internationally)
- spoke/spəʊk/The simple past tense of the verb 'speak', meaning to have said something verbally.nounverbB1
- spoke-dogA non-standard compound noun, not found in mainstream English dictionaries. Possibly a historical or dialectal term for a dog associated with a spoke (e.g., a dog used to turn a wheel).nounExtremely low (non-standard)
- spoken/ˈspəʊkən/The past participle of 'speak', referring to communication using words, or describing language delivered orally rather than in writing.adjectiveverbC1
- spokeshave/ˈspəʊkʃeɪv/A small woodworking tool with a blade between two handles, used for shaping curved surfaces such as spokes or chair legs.nounVery Low
- spokesman/ˈspəʊksmən/A person (traditionally male) who is authorized to speak on behalf of a group, organization, or another individual.nounB2
- spokesmodel/ˈspəʊksˌmɒd(ə)l/A person, typically attractive and photogenic, hired to represent and promote a brand or product, often in advertising and media appearances.nounLow
- spokesperson/ˈspəʊksˌpɜːs(ə)n/A person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.nounB2
- spokeswoman/ˈspəʊksˌwʊmən/A woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.nounB2
- spolia opima/ˈspəʊlɪə əʊˈpiːmə/The highest category of spoils taken by a Roman general, awarded for personally killing the enemy commander in single combat.plural-nounVery Low (Academic/Historical/Literary)
- spoliate/ˈspəʊlɪeɪt/To plunder or rob, especially of goods or territory by force, often in a systematic or official manner.verbverb-ambitransitiveVery Low (C2/Archaic/Literary)
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