reef [rı:f] (n) long line of rocks or sand near the surface of the sea
regardless [rı'ga:dləs] (adv) despite the prevailing circumstances.
remains [rı'meınz] the parts of something that are left after the other parts have been used, eaten, removed, etc.
retention [rı'tenʃ(ə)n ] (n) the continued possession, use or control of something.
retain [rı'teın] (v) continue to have something; keep possession of.
revenue [rɛvənju:] (n) income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature.
rigid[rıdʒıd] (adj) unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
roll neck [rəʊlnek] (n) a high loosely turned-over collar. sainthood ['seınthʊd] (n) the status ofa saint.
salad dressing [sæləd dresıη] (n) a source for salads, consisting of oil and vinegar with herbs
sand cure [sænd kjuə] (n) treatment, therapy, remedy or healer with sand
sanel[seın]l(adj) (of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.
sap [sæp] (n) the fluid which circulates in the vascular system of a plant, consisting chiefly of water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts.
saving account ['seıvıη ə'kəunt] (n)- a deposit account account scentl[sent]l(n) a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.
self-esteem [,selfe'stı:m] (n) confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect. self-socialization [səʊʃ(ə)lʌi'zeıʃ(ə)n] (n) the activity of mixing socially with others, communication skills.
sensory ['sensərı] (adj) relating to sensation or the physical senses seth [seθ] (n) a merchant or banker.
siblings ['sıblıη] (n) each of two or more children.
shorthand ['ʃɔ:thænd] (n) a method of rapid writing by means of abbreviations and symbols.
skin-deep [skın'dı:p] (adj) not deep or lasting; superfilcial.
slack [slæk] (adj) - not tightly held in position; loose.
snorkel [ 'snɔ:k(ə)l] (n) a tube for a swimmer to breathe through while under water
societal [sə'saıətl] (adj relating to society spectrum ['spektrəm] (n) a range of different

colours, as seen in a rainbow spiritual
healing [spırıtʃʊəl hı:lıη] (n) the use of spiritual practices, such as prayer, for the purpose of effecting a cure of or an improvement in an illness.
split the bill [splıt ðə bıl ] (v) to share the bill.
spit [spıt] (v) eject saliva forcibly from one’s mouth, sometimes as a gesture of contempt or anger.
stereotype [sterıə(ʊ)taıp ] (n) a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of a person or thing.
straddle [ stræd(ə)l ] (v) sit or stand with one leg on either side of.
streamer ['strı:mə] (n) a long, narrow strip of material used as a decoration or symbol
strenuous ['strɛnjʊəs] (adj) requiring or using great effort or exertion.
stripy [straıpı] (adj) striped.
store [stɔ:] (v) keep or accumulate (something) for future use.
subcontinent [sʌb'kantınənt] (n) a large distinguishable part of a continent
subdued [səb'dju:d](ad)(of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
subsidiary [ səb'sıdıərı] (adj) less important than but related or supplementary to something.
subsidize [ sʌbsıdaız] support (an organization or activity) financially.
subsequent [sʌbsıkw(ə)nt] (adj) coming after something in time; following.
sulk ['sʌlk] (v) be silent and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
summit ['sʌmıt] (n) the highest point of a hill or mountain.
sustainable [sə'steınəb(ə)l] (adj) able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
swap [swap] (v) take part in an exchange.

sweatshirt [swetʃə:t] (n) a loose, warm sweater, typically made of cotton, worn when exercising or as leisure wear. taboo [tə'bu:] (n/adj) not allowed because of very strong cultural or religious rules; ban prohibition, embargo, interdict
tatty ['tætı] (adj) worn out and shabby; in poor condition.
take hold of ['tæık həuld] (v) start to have an effect
tedious ['tı:dıəs] (adj) too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
temporarily [temp(ə)r(ər)ılı] (adv) for a limited period of time; not permanently.
tend [tend] (v) regularly or frequently behave in a