nounπShareA round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape."The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur."appearancecolormarkthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stain or disfiguring mark."I have tried everything, and I canβt get this spot out."appearancemarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pimple, papule or pustule."My son developed a small spot on his cheek. "appearancemedicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small, unspecified amount or quantity."Would you like to come round on Sunday for a spot of lunch?"amountpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bill of five-dollar or ten-dollar denomination in dollars."My dad gave me a five-dollar spot for the movie tickets. "valuefinancebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA location or area."For our anniversary we went back to the same spot where we first met."placeareapositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA parking space."My dad found a spot near the school. "propertyplacevehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn official determination of placement."The school's spot-check of student attendance revealed a high rate of absence. "positionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bright lamp; a spotlight."The spotlight, or spot, shone brightly on the stage as the student performed her solo. "entertainmentstageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brief advertisement or program segment on television."Did you see the spot on the news about the shoelace factory?"mediaentertainmentcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDifficult situation; predicament."She was in a real spot when she ran into her separated husband while on a date."situationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who spots (supports or assists a maneuver, or is prepared to assist if safety dictates); a spotter."The construction workers had a spotter watching for falling debris. "sportjobaidessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePenalty spot."The soccer player kicked the ball from the spot. "sportpointplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of spotting or noticing something."- Whoops. Good spot."actionpointsignabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA variety of the common domestic pigeon, so called from a spot on its head just above the beak."My grandfather's favorite pigeon was a spot. "animalbirdtypeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA food fish (Leiostomus xanthurus) of the Atlantic coast of the United States, with a black spot behind the shoulders and fifteen oblique dark bars on the sides."The fisherman caught a spot, a fish with a black mark behind its shoulders. "fishanimalfoodnaturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe southern redfish, or red horse (Sciaenops ocellatus), which has a spot on each side at the base of the tail."The redfish had a small, dark spot on each side near its tail. "fishanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural, brokers' slang) Commodities, such as merchandise and cotton, sold for immediate delivery."The trader bought several spots of cotton, hoping to sell them at a profit. "businesscommercefinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn autosoliton."The laser's beam showed a bright spot of light, an autosoliton, that stayed stable even in the turbulent air. "physicsscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA decimal point; point."Twelve spot two five pounds sterling. (ie. Β£12.25)"numbermathpointessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various points marked on the table, from which balls are played, in snooker, pool, billiards, etc."The player aimed carefully at the spot on the pool table. "sportgamepointessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the balls marked with spots in the game of pool, which one player aims to pot, the other player taking the stripes."The pool player carefully aimed at the yellow spot, hoping to sink it and win the game. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify."Try to spot the differences between these two pictures."actionappearanceabilitysignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo loan a small amount of money to someone."Iβll spot you ten dollars for lunch."financebusinesseconomyaidessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stain; to leave a spot (on)."Hard water will spot if it is left on a surface."appearancemarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove, or attempt to remove, a stain."I spotted the carpet where the child dropped spaghetti."appearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws."The photographer needed to spot the faded image on the old family photo. "arttechnologymediajobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates."I canβt do a back handspring unless somebody spots me."sportaidactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep the head and eyes pointing in a single direction while turning."Most figure skaters do not spot their turns like dancers do."sportactiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation."The scandal completely spotted her reputation, making it hard for her to find a new job. "appearancemoralcharactervalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut or chip (timber) in preparation for hewing."The carpenter needed to spot the logs before he could shape them into beams. "technicalindustryworkagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place an object at a location indicated by a spot. Notably in billiards or snooker."The referee had to spot the pink on the blue spot."sportgamepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAvailable on the spot; for immediate payment or delivery."spot wheat; spot cash; a spot contract"businessfinancecommerceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
