Glossary – EnglishFever

sagging sagging (adj / present participle) /ˈsæɡ.ɪŋ/Similar to: drooping; sinking; declining; dipping; waningDefinition: hanging down or sinking lower, especially because of weight, pressure, or age; also used to describe a decrease in value, strength, or morale.Translation: noslīdējis, nokāries,(...)

sap sap (verb) /sæp/Similar to: drain; erode; weaken; exhaust; undermineDefinition: to gradually weaken someone’s strength, confidence, or energy over a period of time.Translation: izsmelt, novājināt, atņemt spēkusExamples: "Working long hours in the sun will quickly sap your(...)

scavenger scavenger (noun) /ˈskæv.ɪn.dʒər/Similar to: forager; collector; rummager; (in biology) carrion-eater Definition: a person who searches through discarded items to find things that are useful or have value; in biology, an animal that feeds on dead organic matter rather than hunting live(...)

see through see through (phrasal verb) /siː θruː/This phrasal verb has two primary meanings: one related to detecting deception and the other to completing a commitment.1. To detect the truthTo realize that someone is telling a lie or to understand the true nature of a situation, despite(...)

Seek (verb) Seek (verb) /siːk/Definition: to try to find something or to ask for something that you need. It is a more formal word for "look for."Translations: (LV) meklēt, tiekties pēc, lūgt (padomu/palīdzību)Examples:"The company is starting to seek new employees for the summer(...)

settle down settle down (phrasal verb): to start living a quiet and calm life in one place, especially after getting married or buying a house. synonyms: establish oneself, put down roots, calm down. pronunciation: /ˈsɛtl daʊn/ translation: apmeties uz dzīviexample: After years of(...)

shacks shacks (plural noun) /ʃæks/ Similar to: huts; cabins; hovels; sheds; lean-tos; shanties Definition: Small, crudely built, and often dilapidated buildings or shelters, typically made of wood, corrugated metal, or other scavenged materials. Translation: būdas, dēļu mājiņas, grausti

shanty towns shanty towns(plural noun) /ˈʃæn.ti taʊnz/Definition: Poor, densely populated urban areas characterized by housing built from scavenged materials like cardboard, wood, and scrap metal, typically lacking basic infrastructure like electricity, clean water, and sewage systems.Translation: graustu(...)

sheltered upbringing sheltered upbringing (noun phrase): a childhood in which a person is protected too much from the unpleasant or difficult experiences of real life. synonyms: protected childhood, cushioned life pronunciation: /ˈʃeltəd ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ translation: siltumnīcas audzināšana / pārlieku(...)

shyness shyness (noun): a feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people. synonyms: bashfulness, modesty, reserve, sheepishness. pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪnəs/ translation: kautrīgums/ bijība example: His extreme shyness made it difficult for him to make new friends at(...)

slacker slacker (noun): a person who avoids work or effort; someone who is lazy or lacks focus and avoids their responsibilities. synonyms: idler, loafer, shirker, layabout. pronunciation: /ˈslækə/ translation: dīkdienis, sliņķis, "slaists" example: The rest of the team had to work(...)

slog slog (noun) /slɒɡ/Similar to: struggle; grind; hard work; drudgery; trek Definition: a period of long, difficult, and tiring work or effort; or a long and difficult walk or journey. Translation: smags darbs, vergošana, grūts gājiens Examples: "It was a long slog to get the thesis finished(...)

soar soar (verb) /sɔːr/ Similar to: rocket; surge; skyrocket; climb; escalateDefinition: To rise or increase rapidly and dramatically upward to a high level, altitude, or amount. Translation: strauji pieaugt, uzšauties gaisā

sound sound (noun) /saʊnd/: something that you hear.translations: skaņa, troksnisexamples: I love the sound of the ocean in the morning. Please turn down the sound on the television; it is too loud."***sound (verb) /saʊnd/: to seem or give a specific impression when you hear or(...)

spoof spoof (noun) /spuːf/Similar to: parody; satire; send-up; hoax; trick Definition: a humorous imitation of a film, book, or person that exaggerates their features for comedic effect; or a trick or hoax intended to deceive, often in a digital context. Translation: parodija, izsmiekls,(...)

spoofing spoofing (noun) /ˈspuː.fɪŋ/A cyberattack where a person or program successfully identifies as another by falsifying data, to gain an illegitimate advantage. LV: krāpnieciska imitēšana, identitātes viltošana.In cybersecurity, spoofing is essentially "digital masquerading." The(...)

spring up spring up (phrasal verb): to appear or develop suddenly and quickly. synonyms: pop up, emerge, mushroom, appear. pronunciation: /sprɪŋ ʌp/ translation: strauji parādīties, uzrasties example: new coffee shops and boutiques seem to spring up on every corner of the(...)

squalid squalid (adjective): extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect. synonyms: filthy, foul, wretched, sordid. pronunciation: /ˈskwɒlɪd/ translation: nožēlojams, netīrs, nolaists example: many people were forced to live in squalid conditions with(...)

stakes stakes (plural noun) /steɪks/Similar to: risks; ante; investment; potential gains/losses; prizes; interests Definition:The money, property, or value risked by a person in a wager, bet, or investment.The prize or reward in a competition or race.In a broader sense, the personal(...)

Standardized Language Profile A Standardized Language Profile (SLP) is a uniform grading system used by government and military organizations such as NATO (via STANAG 6001) to formally classify an individual's fluency across four core linguistic skills.The language proficiency skills are broken down into six levels 0(...)

steer away from steer away from (phrasal verb): to avoid someone or something, or to change the direction of a conversation or action to avoid a specific topic or situation.synonyms: avoid, sidestep, evadepronunciation: /stɪər əˈweɪ frɒm/translation: izvairīties no, turēties pa gabalu no(...)

stick to your guns stick to one's guns (idiom): to refuse to change your ideas, opinions, or decisions, even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong. synonyms: stand your ground, hold firm, be steadfast, stay the course. pronunciation: /stɪk tuː jɔː ɡʌnz/ translation: palikt(...)

stormed stormed (verb - past tense/participle) /stɔːmd/Similar to: raided; charged; surged; marched; ranted Definition: to have moved or attacked suddenly and with great force; or to have moved angrily and quickly in a particular direction. Translation: iebruka, triecienā ieņēma, izbrāzās(...)

substantial substantial (adjective): large in size, value, amount, or importance; also used to describe something that is strongly built or "solid."synonyms: considerable, significant, sizable, hefty, solid, meaningful. pronunciation: /səbˈstænʃl/ translation: būtisks, ievērojams, pamatīgs or(...)

suitable suitable (adjective) /ˈsuː.tə.bəl/Translations (LV)Piemērots: Atbilstošs konkrētam mērķim vai personai.Atbilstošs: Tāds, kas der noteiktiem apstākļiem.Examples1. General Context"This hotel is suitable for families with young children.""We need to find(...)

surge surge (noun/verb):As a noun: A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd, a natural force (like water), or an electrical current.As a verb: To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward; to increase suddenly.synonyms: (n) rush, flood, spike, outburst;(...)

surge surge (noun / verb) /sɜːrdʒ/ Similar to: spike; upswing; soar; escalate Definition: A sudden, powerful forward or upward movement, or a dramatic, rapid increase in a specific amount, price, or activity. Translation: straujš pieaugums, uzliesmojums, vilnis, strauji kāpt, mutuļot

surveillance surveillance (noun) /səˈveɪ.ləns/Similar to: monitoring; observation; scrutiny; watch; supervision Definition: the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected. Translation: novērošana, uzraudzība Examples:(...)

suspect suspect (noun) /ˈsʌs.pekt/Similar to: accused; defendant; person of interest Definition: a person who is believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong. Translation: aizdomās turamais Examples: "The police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery." "He is the(...)

sustain sustain (verb) /səˈsteɪn/ Similar to: maintain; keep going; prolong; uphold; support Definition: to cause something to continue for a long period of time without becoming less. Translation: uzturēt, saglabāt, balstīt Examples: "It is hard to sustain a conversation when the other person is(...)

sweeping sweeping (adj) /ˈswiː.pɪŋ/Similar to: extensive; wide-ranging; comprehensive; overwhelming; broad Definition: affecting many things or people; large in range or amount. When used regarding a victory, it means winning by a very large margin. Translation: plašs, aptverošs, visaptverošs,(...)