English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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speakto talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group |
specialof a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind |
speecha talk given to a group of people |
speedto make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done |
spendto give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.") |
spillto cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident |
spiritthe part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death |
splitto separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts |
sportany game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill |
spreadto become longer or wider; to make or become widely known |