English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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shortlasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall |
shouldused with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be punished.") |
shoutto speak very loudly |
showto make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public |
shrinkto make or become less in size, weight or value |
sicksuffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health |
sicknessthe condition of being in bad health |
sidethe outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body |
signto write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information |
signalto send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a message |