sabaton n. armor that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel
sabayon n. light foamy custard-like dessert served hot or chilled
sabbat n. a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy
sabbatia n. any of various plants of the genus Sabbatia having usually pink cymose flowers; occur from acid bogs to brackish marshes
sabbatical n. a leave usually taken every seventh year@adj. of or relating to sabbatical leave; sabbatical research project
saber n. a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle; a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back@v. cut with a saber; kill with a saber; injure with a sabre
sabertooth n. any of many extinct cats of the Old and New Worlds having long swordlike upper canine teeth; from the Oligocene through the Pleistocene
sabertoothed adj. having teeth that resemble sabers
sabicu n. mahoganylike wood of the sabicu; West Indian tree yielding la hard dark born wood resembling mahogany in texture and value
sabin n. a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound
sable adj. dark somewhat brownish black@n. an artist's brush made of sable hair; the expensive dark brown fur of the marten; a very dark black; a scarf (or trimming) made of sable; marten of North Asian forests having luxuriant dark brown fur
sabot n. footwear usually with wooden soles
sabotage n. a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged@v. destroy property or hinder normal operations
saboteur n. someone who commits sabotage; a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader
sabra n. a native-born Israeli
sabre v. cut with a saber; kill with a saber; injure with a sabre@n. a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle; a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
sac n. an enclosed space; a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule; a structure resembling a bag in an animal
saccarify v. sweeten with sugar
saccharide n. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances
saccharin n. a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener
saccharine adj. overly sweet
saccharinity n. the sweetness of saccharin
saccharose n. a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
saccule n. a small sc or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
sacculus n. a small sc or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
sacerdotal adj. of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism; sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests; associated with the priesthood or priests; priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
sacerdotalism n. a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God
sachem n. a North American Indian chief
sachet n. a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
sack v. plunder after capture, as of a town; terminate the employment of; make as a net profit; put in a sack@n. a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; an enclosed space; the quantity contained in a sack
sackbut n. a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
sackcloth n. a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse; a coarse cloth resembling sacking
sacked adj. having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
sackful n. the quantity contained in a sack
sacking n. coarse fabric used for bags or sacks; the act of terminating someone's employment
saclike adj. shaped like a pouch
sacque n. a woman's full loose hip-length jacket
sacral adj. of or relating to or near the sacrum; of or relating to sacred rites; sacral laws
sacrament n. a formal religious act conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
sacramental adj. of or relating to or involving a sacrament
sacred adj. concerned with religion or religious purposes; sacred texts; worthy of respect or dedication; saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling
sacredly adv. by religion
sacredness n. the quality of being sacred
sacrifice v. endure the loss of; kill or destroy; The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment; sell at a loss@n. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
sacrificeable adj. may be deliberately sacrificed to achieve an objective
sacrificial adj. used in or connected with a sacrifice; sacrificial lamb
sacrilege n. blasphemous behavior
sacrilegious adj. grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred; it is sacrilegious to enter with shoes on
sacrilegiously adv. in a sacrilegious manner
sacristan n. an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
sacristy n. a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
sacrosanct adj. must be kept sacred
sacrum n. wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
sad adj. experiencing or showing or causing sorrow or unhappiness; feeling sad because his dog had died; experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent; the unhappy (or sad) news; expressive of sorrow@v. make unhappy
sadden v. make unhappy; 'The news of her death saddened me'; come to feel sad
saddening adj. causing or suggestive of sorrow or gloom
saddhu n. (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
saddle v. put a saddle on; saddle the horses; load or burden; encumber; impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to@n. a seat for the rider of a horse; a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
saddleback n. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle); a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end
saddlebag n. a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
saddlebill n. large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle
saddlebow n. raised front part of a saddle
saddlecoth n. a blanket placed under the saddle
saddled adj. having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal; saddled and spurred and ready to ride; subject to an imposed burden; left me saddled with the bill
saddler n. a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses
saddlery n. equipment for a horse; the place where a saddler works
sadhe n. the 18th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
sadhu n. (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
sadiron n. a flatiron with a removable handle
sadism n. sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
sadist n. someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
sadistic adj. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
sadly adv. in an unfortunate way; sadly he died before he could see his grandchild; with sadness; in a sad manner; `She died last night,' he said sadly; in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; he was sadly neglected
sadness n. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being; the state of being sad; she tired of his perpetual sadness
sadomasochism n. sexual pleasure obtained both by inflicting pain or receiving pain
sadomasochist n. someone who enjoys both sadism and masochism
sadomasochistic adj. deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on either oneself or another; deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on either another or yourself
safari n. an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
safe n. where valuables can be kept safe; a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests@adj. free from risk or danger; a safe trip; of an undertaking; (baseball) having reached a base without being put out
safebreaker n. a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
safecracker n. a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
safeguard n. warding off an impending threat@v. make safe; escort safely
safehold n. a refuge from attack
safekeeping n. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
safely adv. with safety; in a safe manner; we are safely out of there
safeness n. the quality of being safe
safety n. the state of being safe; the safety of the children; a safe place; He ran to safety; a device designed to prevent injury; the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
safflower n. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
saffron n. Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food; dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus; a shade of yellow tinged with orange
sag n. a shape that sags; there was a sag in the chair seat@v. droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness; cause to sag
saga n. an narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
sagacious adj. acutely insightful and wise; observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions; skillful in statecraft or management; an astute and sagacious statesman
sagaciously adv. in a shrewd manner
sagaciousness n. ability to make good judgments; the mental ability to form an opinion by distinguishing and evaluating
sagacity n. ability to make good judgments; the mental ability to form an opinion by distinguishing and evaluating
sagamore n. a subordinate chief of the North American Indians
sage n. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics; aromatic fresh or dried gray-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc; any of various plants of the genus Salvia@adj. having wisdom that comes with age and experience
sagebrush n. any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium
sagely adv. in a wise manner
sagging adj. hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
sagitta n. any arrowworm of the genus Sagitta
sagittal adj. located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture
sagittate adj. of a leaf shape; like an arrow head without flaring base lobes
sagittiform adj. of a leaf shape; like an arrow head without flaring base lobes
sago n. powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
saguaro n. extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit
sahib n. formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
sahuaro n. extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit
said adj. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of; said party has denied the charges
saiga n. goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis
sail v. travel by ship on (a body of water); move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; travel in a boat propelled by wind; travel by boat@n. a large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
sailboat n. a boat that can be propelled by sails
sailcloth n. a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
sailfish n. lean-fleshed fish; large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long sail-like dorsal fin
sailing n. the work of a sailor; riding in a sailboat; the departure of a vessel from a port; the activity of flying a glider@adj. traveling by boat or ship
sailmaker n. a maker of sails
sailor n. any member of a ship's crew; a serviceman in the navy; a stiff straw hat with a flat crown
sailplane n. supported by dynamic action of air against its surfaces@v. fly a plane without an engine
sailplaning n. the activity of flying a glider
sainfoin n. Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
saint n. a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization; person of exceptional holiness; model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal@v. hold sacred; in the Catholic church; declare to be a saint
sainted adj. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; my sainted mother
sainthood n. saints collectively
saintlike adj. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
saintliness n. the quality of resembling a saint
saintly adj. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; a saintly concern for his fellow men
sake n. a reason for wanting something done; for your sake; Japanese beverage from fermented rice usually served hot; the purpose of achieving or obtaining; for the sake of argument
saki n. Japanese beverage from fermented rice usually served hot; small arboreal monkey of tropical South America with long hair and bushy nonprehensile tail
salaam v. greet with a salaam@n. a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
salable adj. possible to sell
salacious adj. characterized by lust; a salacious rooster of a little man; suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; salacious limericks
salaciously adv. in a lascivious manner
salaciousness n. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
salacity n. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
salad n. food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
salai n. East Indian tree yielding a resin used medicinally and burned as incense
salal n. small evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having edible dark purple grape-size berries
salamander n. any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed; reptilian creature supposed to live in fire; a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
salamandriform adj. shaped like a salamander
salami n. highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
salaried adj. receiving a salary; salaried members of the staff as distinct from hourly workers; receiving or eligible for compensation; salaried workers; for which money is paid; salaried employment
salary n. something that remunerates
sale n. the general activity of selling; laws limit the sale of handguns; a particular instance of selling; he has just made his first sale; the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling; vitamin C is on sale at most pharmacies
saleable adj. possible to sell
saleratus n. a white soluble compound used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
saleroom n. a room where merchandise (such as cars) is displayed; in England a showroom is called a saleroom
sales n. income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
salesclerk n. a salesperson in a store
salesgirl n. a woman salesperson
saleslady n. a woman salesperson
salesman n. a man salesperson
salesmanship n. skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy; he read a book on salesmanship but it didn't help
salesperson n. a person employed to sell merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers that are visited)
salesroom n. a room where merchandise (such as cars) is displayed
saleswoman n. a woman salesperson
salicylate n. a salt of salicylic acid (including several commonly used drugs)
salience n. the state of being salient
saliency n. the state of being salient
salient n. (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy@adj. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; salient traits; (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees
salientian n. any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species@adj. (zoology) relating to frogs and toads
saliferous adj. containing or yielding salt; saliferous formations
salinate v. add salt to
saline n. an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water@adj. containing salt; a saline solution
salinity n. the taste experience when salt is taken into the mouth; the relative proportion of salt in a solution
salinometer n. a hydrometer that determines the concentration of salt solutions by measuring their density
saliva n. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
salivary adj. of or relating to saliva; salivary gland
salivate v. produce saliva
salivation n. the secretion of saliva
sallade n. a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
sallet n. a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
sallow n. any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins; some are important sources for tanbark and charcoal@adj. unhealthy looking@v. cause to become sallow, as of complexion
sallowness n. a sickly yellowish skin color
sally n. witty remark; a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position; a venture off the beaten path; a sally into the wide world beyond his home
salmagundi n. cooked meats and eggs and vegetables usually arranged in rows around the plate and dressed with a salad dressing
salmi n. ragout of game in a rich sauce
salmon n. any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn; flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae
salmonberry n. creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries; white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries
salmonella n. rod-shaped gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning
salmonellosis n. a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium
salmonid n. soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters
salmwood n. large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood
salol n. a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release
salon n. where works of art can be displayed; a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work; elegant room where guests are received
saloon n. a room where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; (British) a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
salp n. minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
salpa n. minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
salpiglossis n. any plant of the genus Salpiglossis
salpingectomy n. surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
salpingitis n. inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
salpinx n. a tube in the uterus or the ear
salsa n. spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
salsify n. edible root of the salsify plant; Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States; either of two long roots eaten cooked
salsilla n. tropical vine having umbels of small purple flowers and edible roots sometimes boiled as a potato substitute; Colombia
salt n. a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)@adj. containing or filled with salt; salt water; (rare; of speech) painful; bitter; a salt apology@v. add salt to
saltate v. leap elegantly
saltbox n. a type of house built in New England; has two stories in front and one behind
saltbush n. any of various shrubby plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in dry alkaline soil
saltcellar n. a small container for holding salt at the dining table
salted adj. (used especially of meats) preserved in salt
saltine n. a cracker sprinkled with salt before baking
saltiness n. the taste experience when salt is taken into the mouth; the property of containing salt (as a compound or in solution)
salting n. the act of adding salt to food
saltire n. a cross with equal-length diagonal bars
saltpan n. a shallow basin in a desert region; contains salt and gypsum that was deposited by an evaporated salt lake
saltpeter n. (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
saltpetre n. (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
saltshaker n. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt
saltwater n. water containing salts; the water in the ocean is all saltwater@adj. native to or inhabiting the sea; saltwater fish
saltworks n. a plant where salt is produced commercially
saltwort n. bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
salty adj. engagingly stimulating or provocative; salty language; containing salt; salty tears; one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of sea water
salubrious adj. promoting health; healthful; favorable to health of mind or body; not the most salubrious campsite
salubriousness n. the quality of being salubrious and invigorating
salubrity n. the quality of being salubrious and invigorating
salutary adj. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; the salutary influence of pure air
salutation n. an act of honor or courteous recognition; (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting); word of greeting used to begin a letter
salutatorian n. the graduating student with the second highest academic rank; delivers the opening address at graduation exercises
salute n. an act of honor or courteous recognition: a musical salute to the composer on his birthday@v. propose a toast to; great in a friendly way; express commendation of; I salute your courage!
salvage v. save from ruin or destruction; collect discarded or refused material@n. the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire
salvageable adj. capable of being saved from ruin; their marriage was not salvageable
salvager n. someone who salvages
salvation n. (Christianity) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil; a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness; tourism was their economic salvation
salve n. used for healing or soothing; anything that remedies or heals or soothes; he needed a salve for his conscience@v. save from ruin or destruction; apply a salve to
salver n. a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
salvia n. any of various plants of the genus Salvia; cosmopolitan
salving adj. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
salvo n. an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs; rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; a sudden outburst of cheers; there was a salvo of approval
salvor n. someone who salvages
saman n. large ornamental tropical American tree withbipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and sweet-pulp seed pods eaten by cattle
samara n. a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
samarium n. a gray lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite
samarskite n. a complex black mineral occuring in pegmatites
samba n. large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood; music composed for dancing the samba@v. dance the samba
sambar n. South Asian deer with three-tined antlers
sambur n. South Asian deer with three-tined antlers
same adv. in the same manner@adj. same in identity; the same man I saw yesterday; closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree; curtains the same color as the walls; equal in amount or value
samekh n. the 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
sameness n. the quality of being alike: sameness of purpose kept them together; the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety; he hated the sameness of the food the college served
samiel n. a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa
samovar n. a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
sampan n. an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
samphire n. fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass
sample n. a small part of something intended as representative of the whole; items selected from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population@v. take a sample of
sampler n. an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something; a piece of needlework demonstrating skill with various stitches
sampling n. the selection of a suitable sample for study
samurai n. a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy; feudal Japanese military aristocracy
sanatarium n. a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
sanative adj. tending to cure or restore to health; a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
sanatorium n. a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases; pejorative terms for an insane asylum
sanctification n. a religious ceremony in which something is made holy
sanctified adj. made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; sanctified wine
sanctify v. render holy by means of religious rites; declare holy or pure or free from sin
sanctimonious adj. excessively or hypocritically pious; a sickening sanctimonious smile
sanctimoniously adv. in a sanctimonious manner; she was sanctimoniously criticizing everbody
sanctimony n. the quality of being hypocritically devout
sanction v. give sanction to; give authority or permission to@n. formal and explicit approval; a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards; the act of final authorization; it had the sanction of the church
sanctionative adj. implying sanction or serving to sanction; the guardian's duties were primarily sanctionative rather than administrative
sanctioned adj. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; formally approved and invested with legal authority; established by authority; given authoritative approval
sanctioning adj. implying sanction or serving to sanction
sanctity n. the quality of being holy
sanctuary n. a shelter from danger or hardship; area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
sanctum n. a place of inviolable privacy; a sacred place of pilgrimage
sand v. rub with sandpaper@n. a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral; (informal) fortitude
sandal n. a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
sandaled adj. shod with sandals
sandalled adj. shod with sandals
sandalwood n. close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect-repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
sandarac n. durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of Cordova Cathedral); a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes
sandarach n. a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes
sandbag n. a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast@v. treat harshly or unfairly; hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag; protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
sandbagger n. someone who deceives you about his true nature or intent in order to take advantage of you
sandbank n. a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
sandbar n. a bar of sand
sandberry n. evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn
sandblast n. a blast of wind laden with sand@v. grind with a sandblast; sandblast the facade of the building
sandblaster n. a tool that throws out a blast of steam laden with sand; used to clean or grind hard surfaces
sandbox n. box with sand shaped to mold metal; a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandboy n. (British) a peddler of sand at a seashore resort; used now only to express great happiness in the expression happy as a sandboy
sandbur n. grass of the eastern United States and tropical America having spikelets enclosed in prickly burs
sander n. a tool used for sanding wood; a loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
sanderling n. small sandpiper that breeds in the arctic and migrates south along sandy coasts in most of world
sandfish n. either of two small silvery scaleless fishes of the north Pacific that burrow into sand; fish of sandy areas of western Pacific and Indian oceans having an angular snout for burrowing into sand
sandfly n. blood-sucking females can transmit sandfly fever
sandglass n. passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
sandgrouse n. pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young
sandhog n. a laborer who drives underwater tunnels
sandhopper n. small amphipod crustaceans that hop like fleas; common on ocean beaches
sandiness n. a texture resembling that of sand
sandlike adj. resembling or containing sand; or growing in sandy areas
sandlot n. a vacant lot used by city boys to play games
sandman n. the genie of folklore who makes children sleepy
sandpaper n. stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand@v. rub with sandpaper; sandpaper the wooden surface
sandpapery adj. having the abrasive texture of sandpaper
sandpile n. a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandpiper n. any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers
sandpit n. a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug
sands n. the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
sandspur n. grass of the eastern United States and tropical America having spikelets enclosed in prickly burs
sandstone n. a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
sandstorm n. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
sandwich n. two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them@v. insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects
sandwichman n. a person with advertising boards hanging from the shoulders
sandwort n. loosely matted plant with mosslike foliage studded with tiny starry 4-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe; low-growing herb having clusters of small white-flowers 4-petaled flowers
sandy adj. composed of or covered with relatively large particles; (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency; light sandy soil; of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown; resembling or containing sand; or growing in sandy areas
sane adj. mentally healthy; free from mental disorder; appears to be completely sane; marked by sound judgment; sane nuclear policy
sanely adv. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner; speak more sanely about these affairs; in a sane or lucid manner; she is behaving rather sanely these days even though we know she is schizophrenic
saneness n. normal or sound powers of mind
sanfoin n. Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
sang n. North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
sangapenum n. a variety of gum
sangaree n. (Spanish) sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
sangria n. (Spanish) sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
sanguinary adj. accompanied by bloodshed; this bitter and sanguinary war; marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
sanguine adj. confidently optimistic and cheerful; inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; a fresh and sanguine complexion
sanguineness n. feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident
sanguineous adj. accompanied by bloodshed
sanguinity n. feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident
sanicle n. a plant of the genus Sanicula having palmately compound leaves and unisexual flowers in panicled umbels followed by bristly fruit; reputed to have healing powers
sanies n. a fluid product of inflammation
sanious adj. of or resembling or characterized by ichor or sanies; the sanious discharge from an ulcer
sanitariness n. the state of being conducive to health
sanitarium n. sanatorium
sanitary adj. free from filth and pathogens; sanitary conditions for preparing food
sanitation n. the state of being clean and conducive to health; making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
sanitisation n. making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
sanitization n. making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
sanitize v. make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing; make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features; sanitize a document before releasing it to the press
sanitized adj. made sanitary
sanitizing n. making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
sanity n. normal or sound powers of mind
sank past tense of sink
sannup n. a married male American Indian
sans prep. without
sansevieria n. grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber
sap n. a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant; a person who lacks good judgment; a piece of leather-covered metal with a flexible handle@v. deplete; drain of resources
saphead n. a person who lacks good judgment
sapid adj. full of flavor
sapidity n. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth; a pleasant flavor
sapidness n. a pleasant flavor
sapience n. ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
sapient adj. acutely insightful and wise; a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
sapiently adv. in a shrewd manner
sapless adj. lacking physical strength or vitality; her body looked sapless; destitute of sap and other vital juices; dry
sapling n. young tree
sapodilla n. large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Achras; tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp
saponaceous adj. having the qualities of soap (and liable to slip away)
saponification n. a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
saponified adj. converted into soap; saponified oils
saponify v. convert into soap; of oil or fat
saponin n. any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
saporous adj. full of flavor
sapota n. tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp
sapote n. tropical American tree having wood like mahogany and sweet edible egg-shaped fruit; in some classifications placed in the genus Calocarpum; brown oval fruit flesh makes excellent sherbet
sapper n. a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines; a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications)
sapphic adj. of female homosexuality
sapphire n. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone; a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; a light shade of blue@adj. having the color of a blue sapphire
sapphirine adj. made of or resembling sapphire@n. a rare light blue or green mineral; consists of aluminum-magnesium silicate and occurs as small grains in some metamorphic rocks
sapphism n. female homosexuality
sappy adj. (informal terms); abounding in sap; sappy maple trees
sapraemia n. blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrified matter
sapremia n. blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrified matter
saprobe n. an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water
saprobic adj. (biology) living in or being an environment rich in organic matter but lacking oxygen
saprolite n. a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
sapropel n. sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans
saprophagous adj. (of certain animals) nourished on dead or decaying animal matter
saprophyte n. an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
saprophytic adj. obtaining food osmotically from dissolved organic material; (of some plants or fungi) nourished on dead or decaying organic matter
saprozoic adj. (of certain animals) nourished on dead or decaying animal matter
sapsago n. a hard green Swiss cheese made with skim-milk curd and flavored with clover
sapsucker n. small American woodpecker that feeds on sap from e.g. apple and maple trees
sapwood n. newly formed outer wood lying between the cambium and the heartwood of a tree or woody plant; usually light colored; active in water conduction
saraband n. music composed for dancing the saraband; a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time
saran n. any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things
sarape n. a long brightly-colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
sarcasm n. witty language used to convey insults or scorn; he used sarcasm to upset his opponent
sarcastic adj. expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
sarcastically adv. in a sarcastic manner; `Ah, now we're getting at the truth,' he interposed sarcastically
sarcocystidean n. parasite of the muscles of vertebrates
sarcocystieian n. parasite of the muscles of vertebrates
sarcodine n. protozoa that move and capture food by forming pseudopods
sarcodinian n. protozoa that move and capture food by forming pseudopods
sarcoid adj. of or relating to or resembling flesh
sarcoidosis n. a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands
sarcolemma n. an extensible membrane enclosing the contractile substance of a muscle fiber
sarcolemmal adj. of or relating to the sarcolemma
sarcolemmic adj. of or relating to sarcolemma
sarcolemnous adj. of or relating to sarcolemma
sarcoma n. a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
sarcomere n. one of the segments into which a myofibril is divided
sarcophagus n. a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
sarcoplasm n. the cytoplasm of a striated muscle fiber
sarcoptid n. whitish mites that attack the skin of humans and other animals
sarcosine n. a sweetish crystalline amino acid
sarcosomal adj. of or relating to sarcosomes
sarcosome n. a large mitochondrion in a striated muscle fiber
sarcosporidian n. parasite of the muscles of vertebrates
sarcostyle n. one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
sard n. a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
sardine n. small fatty fish usually canned; any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned; a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
sardius n. a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
sardonic adj. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
sardonically adv. in a sarcastic manner
sardonyx n. an onyx characterized by parallel layers of sard and a different colored mineral
saree n. a garment worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
sargasso n. brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
sargassum n. brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
sari n. a garment worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
sarong n. a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the S Pacific
sarsaparilla n. any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves; carbonated drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root or with birch oil and sassafras
sartor n. a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
sartorial adj. of or relating to the sartorius muscle; of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring
sartorius n. a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body
sash n. a frame that holds the panes of a window in the window frame; a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
sashay v. move sideways; to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others@n. a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps; (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
sashimi n. (Japanese) very thinly sliced raw fish
saskatoon n. edible purple or red berries
sass n. an impudent or insolent rejoinder; don't give me any of your sass
sassaby n. large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal
sassafras n. yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America; dried root bark of the sassafras tree
sassing n. an impudent or insolent rejoinder
sassy adj. saucy
sat past tense of sit
satang n. 100 satangs equal 1 baht
satanic adj. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; satanic cruelty; of or relating to Satan
satanophobia n. an abnormal fear of Satan
satchel n. a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
sate v. fill to satisfaction
sated adj. fed beyond capacity or desire
sateen n. a cotton fabric with a satiny finish
satellite n. a man-made object that orbits around the earth; a person who follows or serves another@adj. surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power@v. broadcast or disseminate via satellite
satiable adj. possible to satisfy or sate; a satiable thirst
satiate v. fill to satisfaction; overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself@adj. supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
satiated adj. supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
satiation n. the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
satiety n. the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
satin n. a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back@adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface
satinleaf n. tropical American timber tree with dark hard heavy wood and small plumlike purple fruit
satinpod n. southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration
satinwood n. West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood; hard yellowish wood of a satinwood tree having a satiny luster; used for fine cabinetwork and tools; East Indian tree with valuable hard lustrous yellowish wood
satiny adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface; satiny gardenia petals
satire n. witty language used to convey insults or scorn
satiric adj. exposing human folly to ridicule
satirical adj. exposing human folly to ridicule; a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine
satirically adv. in a satirical manner; she spoke satirically
satirist n. uses ridicule irony sarcasm
satirize v. ridicule with satire
satisfaction n. the contentment you feel when you have done something right; the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction; state of being gratified; great satisfaction
satisfactorily adv. in a satisfactory manner
satisfactory adj. giving satisfaction; satisfactory living conditions; meeting requirements; the step makes a satisfactory seat
satisfiable adj. possible to satisfy or sate
satisfied adj. filled with satisfaction; a satisfied customer; allayed
satisfy v. fulfil the requirements or expectations of; make happy or satisfied; fill or meet a want or need
satisfying adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction; providing abundant nourishment; providing freedom from worry@n. act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
satisfyingly adv. in a gratifying manner
satrap n. a governor of a province in ancient Persia
satsuma n. a variety of mandarin orange; medium-sized largely seedless mandarin orange with thin smooth skin
saturate v. make (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material, etc.) saturated; infuse or fill completely; fill, soak, or imbue totally; saturate the bandage with disinfectant
saturated adj. being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance; a saturated solution; wet through and through; thoroughly wet; a shirt saturated with perspiration
saturation n. the process of permeating or infusing; the act of saturating something; (chemistry) the state in which a substance contains no multiple bonds and thus is incapable of undergoing additional reactions
saturnalia n. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
saturniid n. large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
saturnine adj. bitter or scornful; showing a brooding ill humor
saturnism n. toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system
satyr n. man with strong sexual desires; one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns
satyriasis n. abnormally intense sexual desire in men
satyric adj. of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr; this satyric old man pursues young girls
satyrical adj. of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr
sauce n. flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food@v. behave saucy or impudently towards; dress with a relish, for example, as of food; add zest or flavor to, make more interesting; sauce the roast
sauceboat n. a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
saucepan n. a small pan; has a handle
saucer n. something with a round shape like a flat circular plate; a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table; a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation that is used as a directional antenna
saucily adv. in a perky manner; in an impudent or impertinent manner
sauciness n. inappropriate playfulness
saucy adj. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; improperly forward or bold
sauerbraten n. pot roast marinated several days in seasoned vinegar before cooking; usually served with potato dumplings
sauerkraut n. shredded cabbage fermented in brine
sauna n. a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
saunter n. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)@v. walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
saunterer n. someone who walks at a leisurely pace
saurel n. large elongated compressed food fish of European Atlantic waters; a California food fish
saurian n. any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs@adj. of or relating to lizards
saurischian n. herbivorous or carnivorous dinosaur having a three-pronged pelvis like that of a crocodile
sauropod n. very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a small head a long neck and tail and five-toed limbs; largest known land animal
saury n. slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters
sausage n. highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings; a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
saute adj. fried quickly in a little fat@v. fry briefly over high heat; saute the onions
sauteed adj. fried quickly in a little fat
sauteing n. cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
sauterne n. a usually semisweet white table wine
savage v. criticize harshly or violently@adj. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; a savage slap; wild and menacing; without civilizing influences; a savage people@n. a member of an uncivilized people
savagely adv. in a vicious manner; wildly; like an animal; she cried out savagely
savageness n. the trait of extreme cruelty
savagery n. the trait of extreme cruelty; a brutal barbarous savage act
savanna n. a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
savannah n. a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
savant n. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
savarin n. a sponge cake baked in a ring mold
save v. save from ruin or destruction; to keep up and reserve for personal or special use: save something in case you hit trouble.; bring into safety@n. the act of preventing the opposition from scoring (in sports): the goalie made a brilliant save
saved adj. rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; a saved soul; guarded from injury or destruction
saveloy n. (British) a ready-cooked and highly seasoned pork sausage
saver n. someone who saves something from danger or violence; someone who saves (especially money)
savin n. procumbant or spreading juniper
saving adj. bringing about salvation or redemption from sin; saving faith@n. an act of economizing; reduction in cost; or there was a saving of 50 cents; recovery or preservation from loss or danger; or a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
savings n. a fund of money put by as a reserve
savior n. a person who rescues you from harm or danger
saviour n. a person who rescues you from harm or danger
savor v. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; have flavor; taste of something; taste appreciatively; give taste to@n. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
savoriness n. having an appetizing flavor
savoring n. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
savorless adj. lacking taste or flavor or tang
savorlessness n. the property of having no flavor
savory adj. morally respectable or inoffensive; a past that was scarcely savory; having an agreeably pungent taste@n. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
savour n. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth@v. have flavor; taste of something; give taste to; taste appreciatively; derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
savoury n. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family; an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre@adj. morally respectable or inoffensive; having an agreeably pungent taste; pleasing to the sense of taste
savoy n. head of soft crinkly leaves
savvy n. the cognitive condition of someone who understands@v. get the meaning of something
saw v. cut with a saw; saw wood for the fireplace@n. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people; having a toothed blade for cutting; a power tool for cutting wood
sawbill n. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges
sawbones n. a physician who specializes in surgery
sawbuck n. a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
sawdust n. fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
sawfish n. primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout
sawfly n. insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
sawhorse n. a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
sawmill n. a large sawing machine; a mill for dressing logs and lumber
sawn v. past tense of saw; variant of sawed
sawpit n. a pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawed by two men with a long two-handled saw
sawtooth n. a serration on a saw blade
sawwort n. European perennial whose serrate leaves yield a yellow dye
sawyer n. one who is employed to saw wood; any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers
sax n. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
saxatile adj. growing on or living among rocks
saxhorn n. any of a family of brass wind instruments that resemble a bugle with valves
saxicoline adj. growing on or living among rocks
saxicolous adj. growing on or living among rocks
saxifrage n. any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
saxophone n. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
saxophonist n. a musician who plays the saxophone
say v. express an idea, etc. in words; report or maintain; express a supposition; Let us say that he did not tell the truth; have or contain a certain wording or form; What does the law say?@n. the chance to speak; let him have his say
saying n. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
sayonara n. a farewell remark
scab v. form a scab; of wounds; take the place of work of someone on strike@n. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike; the crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion
scabbard n. a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
scabby adj. covered with scabs
scabicide n. a drug that destroys the itch mite that causes scabies
scabies n. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scaboi); characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
scabiosa n. any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa
scabious n. any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa
scabrous adj. (biology) rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf; dealing with salacious or indecent material; a scabrous novel
scad n. any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae
scads n. a large number or amount
scaffold n. a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded); a temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers
scaffolding n. a system of scaffolds
scag n. a morphine derivative
scalable adj. capable of being scaled; possible to scale; the scalable slope of a mountain
scalage n. estimation of the amount of lumber in a log; the act of scaling in weight or quantity or dimension
scalar n. a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components@adj. of or relating to a directionless magnitude; scalar implicatures
scalawag n. white Southerner supporting Reconstruction policies after the Civil War usually for self-interest; a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel; one who is playfully mischievous
scald v. burn with a hot liquid@n. a burn cause by hot liquid or steam; the act of burning with steam or hot water
scalding adj. hot enough to boil
scale v. measure by or as if by a scale; pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard; take by attacking with scaling ladders@n. an ordered reference standard: judging on a scale of 1 to 10; relative magnitude
scaled adj. (zoology) having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles; used of armor; having overlapping metal splates attached to a leather backing
scaleless adj. destitute of scales
scalene adj. (mathematics) of a triangle having three sides of different lengths; of or relating to any of the scalene muscles
scalenus n. any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
scaley adj. (zoology) having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
scalic adj. of or related to a musical scale; scalic patterns
scaling n. the act of arranging in a graduated series; act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale; ascent by or as if by a ladder
scallion n. plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum; young onion before the bulb has enlarged
scallop v. decorate an edge with scallops, as of a dress; form scallops in; fish for scallops@n. edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
scalloped adj. having a margin with rounded scallops
scallopine n. sauteed cutlets (usually veal or poultry) that have been pounded thin and coated with flour
scallopini n. sauteed cutlets (usually veal or poultry) that have been pounded thin and coated with flour
scallywag n. white Southerner supporting Reconstruction policies after the Civil War usually for self-interest; a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel; one who is playfully mischievous
scalp v. sell illegally, as on the black market; remove the scalp of@n. the skin that covers the top of the head; they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy
scalpel n. a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery
scaly adj. (biology) rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf; (zoology) having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
scam n. a fraudulent business scheme
scammony n. tropical American morning glory; resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia; twining plant of Asia Minor having cream to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin
scammonyroot n. tropical American prostrate or climbing herbaceous perennial having an enormous starchy root; sometimes held to be source of the sweet potato
scamp n. one who is playfully mischievous@v. perform hastily and carelessly
scamper v. to move about or proceed hurriedly@n. rushing about hastily in an undignified way
scampering adj. moving quickly on foot; scampering children
scampi n. large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic
scampo n. caught in European waters; slenderer than American lobster
scan v. examine minutely or intensely; examine hastily; glance over or read superficially; make a wide, sweeping search of; conform to a metrical pattern; of poetic verse; move a light beam over@n. the act of scanning
scandal n. disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people; a disgraceful event
scandalisation n. the act of scandalizing
scandalization n. the act of scandalizing
scandalize v. strike with disgust or revulsion
scandalmonger n. a person who spreads malicious gossip
scandalous adj. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; scandalous behavior
scandalously adv. in a scandalous manner; you behaved scandalously when you walked out of that meeting!
scandalousness n. disgracefulness that offends public morality
scandent adj. used especially of plants; having a tendency to climb; plants of a creeping or scandent nature
scandium n. a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
scanner n. a device that scans automatically for some signal or condition
scanning n. the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
scansion n. analysis of verse into metrical patterns
scant adj. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; a scant cup of sugar@v. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially; limit in quality or quantity; supply sparingly, with a meager allowance
scantily adv. n a sparse or scanty way
scantiness n. the quality of being meager
scantling n. an upright in house framing
scantness n. the quality of being meager
scanty adj. lacking in amplitude or quantity; a scanty harvest@n. short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
scape n. erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip
scapegoat n. someone punished for the errors of others
scapegrace n. a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
scaphocephaly n. congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation
scaphoid adj. (anatomy) shaped like a boat
scaphopod n. burrowing marine mollusk
scapose adj. (botany) having a leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground; tulips are scapose flowers
scapula n. either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
scapular n. a feather covering the shoulder of a bird; a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit@adj. relating to or near the shoulder blade
scapulary n. a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit
scapulohumeral adj. relating to the shoulder blade and upper arm bone
scar v. mark with a scar@n. a mark left by the healing of injured tissue; an indication of damage
scarab n. scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
scarabaean n. any of numerous species of stout-bodied beetles having heads with horny spikes
scarabaeid n. any of numerous species of stout-bodied beetles having heads with horny spikes
scarabaeus n. scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
scarce adv. by a small margin@adj. not enough; hard to find; meat was scarce during the war; deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand; fresh vegetables were scarce during the drought
scarcely adv. by a small margin; had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open; almost not; they scarcely ever used the emergency generator
scarceness n. a small and inadequate amount
scarcity n. a small and inadequate amount
scare n. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events; a war scare; a sudden attack of fear@v. cause fear in; cause to lose courage
scarecrow n. an object in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
scarecrowish adj. resembling a scarecrow in being thin and ragged; a forlorn scarecrowish figure
scared adj. made afraid; too shocked and scared to move
scaremonger n. a person who spreads frightening rumors
scarey adj. so scary as to cause chills and shudders
scarf n. a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration@v. masturbate while strangling oneself; unite by a scarf joint; wrap in or adorn with a scarf
scarfpin n. a pin used to hold the tie in place
scarify v. puncture the skin, as, for example, in some African cultures; for ritual purposes; scar (the body) in certain cultures; Some African tribes scarify their faces; scratch the surface of; scarify seeds; break up, of soil
scarily adv. in an alarming manner
scarlatina n. an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
scarlet n. a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge@adj. having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
scarp n. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
scarper v. take to one's heels; cut and run
scarred adj. deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury; Could her scarred mind ever be free of fear?; blemished by injury or rough wear; the scarred piano bench
scary adj. so scary as to cause chills and shudders
scat n. singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
scathe n. the act of damaging something or someone
scathing adj. marked by harshly abusive criticism; his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists
scathingly adv. in a scathing and unsparing manner; she criticized him scathingly
scatological adj. dealing pruriently with excrement and excretory functions; scatological literature
scatology n. a preoccupation with scatology; the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes)
scatophagy n. the eating of excrement or other filth
scatter v. to cause to separate and go in different directions, of crowds, for example; move away from each other; distribute loosely; sow by scattering; cause to separate; strew or distribute over an area@n. a haphazard distribution in all directions
scatterbrain n. a flighty and disorganized person
scatterbrained adj. lacking sense or discretion; absent-mindedly irresponsible
scattered adj. occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space; scattered showers; not close together in time; scattered fire
scattergun n. a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
scattering adj. spreading by diffusion@n. a small number dispersed haphazardly; the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions; a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
scatty adj. lacking sense or discretion; lost in thought; showing preoccupation; the scatty glancing quality of a hyperactive but unfocused intelligence
scaup n. diving ducks of North America having a bluish-gray bill
scavenge v. clean refuse from; collect discarded or refused material; feed on carrion or refuse; of some animals; remove unwanted substances from, as in chemistry
scavenger n. a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities; someone who collects things that have been discarded by others; any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter
scavenging adj. searching for and salvaging anything useful from discarded material; scavenging larvae; searching for and feeding on decaying matter; scavenging hyenas and vultures
scenario n. an outline or synopsis of a play
scenarist n. a writer of screenplays
scend v. rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force, as on a wave
scene n. the place where some action occurs; the police returned to the scene of the crime; an incident (real or imaginary); their parting was a sad scene; the visual percept of a region
scenery n. the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale; they worked all night painting the scenery; the appearance of a place
sceneshifter n. a stagehand responsible for moving scenery
scenic adj. used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery; scenic drives; of or relating to the stage or stage scenery; scenic design
scenically adv. with respect to stage scenery; scenically stunning
scent v. cause to smell or be smelly; catch the scent of; get wind of; apply perfume to@n. a distinctive odor that is pleasant; an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced; any property detected by the olfactory system
scented adj. having the sense of smell; keen-scented hounds; filled or impregnated with perfume; scented soap; having a natural fragrance; scented flowers; (used in combination) having the odor of; clean-scented laundry
scentless adj. lacking the sense of smell; emitting or holding no odor; scentless wisps of straw
scepter n. the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter; a ceremonial or emblematic staff
sceptered adj. invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
sceptic n. someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
sceptical adj. marked by or given to doubt; denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
sceptically adv. with scepticism; in a sceptical manner; he looked at her sceptically
scepticism n. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
sceptre n. the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter; a ceremonial or emblematic staff
sceptred adj. invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
schadenfreude n. malicious satisfaction
schedule n. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to; an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur@v. plan for an activity or event; make a schedule; plan the time and place for events
scheduled adj. planned or scheduled for some certain time or times; the scheduled meeting
scheduling n. setting an order and time for planned events
scheelite n. a mineral consisting of calcium tungstate; an ore of tungsten
schema n. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world; a schematic or preliminary plan
schematic adj. (fine arts) represented in simplified or symbolic form@n. diagram of an electrical or mechanical system
schematically adv. in a schematic manner; schematically outlined
schematisation n. providing a chart or outline of a system
schematization n. providing a chart or outline of a system
schematize v. form into a scheme
scheme v. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner; devise a system or form a scheme for@n. an elaborate and systematic plan of action; a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
schemer n. a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
scheming adj. used of persons; concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest; a scheming wife
schenk n. beer brewed for immediate consumption
scherzo n. a fast movement (usually in triple time)
schilling n. the basic unit of money in Austria
schipperke n. breed of small stocky black dogs originally used as watchdogs on boats in the Netherlands and Belgium
schism n. division of a group into opposing factions; another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy
schismatic adj. of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism; schismatic sects
schismatical adj. of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
schismatically adv. in a manner that is schismatic
schist n. any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
schistorrhachis n. a not uncommon congenital defect in which a vertebra is malformed; unless several vertebrae are affected or there is myelomeningocele there are few symptoms; can be diagnosed by amniocentesis
schistosome n. flatworms parasitic in the blood vessels of mammals
schistosomiasis n. an infection with a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected
schizanthus n. any plant of the genus Schizanthus having finely divided leaves and showy variegated flowers
schizogony n. asexual reproduction by multiple fission; characteristic of many sporozoan protozoans
schizoid adj. of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia; marked by withdrawal and inability to form close relationships
schizopetalon n. a dainty South American annual having deeply pinnatifid leaves and racemes of fringed almond-scented purple-white flowers
schizophrenia n. any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact
schizophrenic n. someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia@adj. suffering from some form of schizophrenia; schizophrenic patients; of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia
schizothymia n. resembling schizophrenia but remaining within the bounds of normality
schlemiel n. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
schlep v. pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance
schlock n. (slang) merchandise that is shoddy or inferior
schlockmeister n. (slang) a merchant who deals in shoddy or inferior merchandise
schmaltz n. (informal) excessive sentimentality
schmaltzy adj. effusively or insincerely emotional; a schmaltzy song
schmalz n. (informal) excessive sentimentality
schmalzy adj. effusively or insincerely emotional
schmear n. (slang) a batch of things that go together
schmeer n. (slang) a batch of things that go together; he bought the whole schmeer
schmuck n. someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
schnapps n. any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
schnaps n. any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
schnauzer n. old German breed of sturdy black or grayish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle ranging in size from fairly small to very large; used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs
schnecken n. rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts then sliced and baked in muffin tins with honey or sugar and butter in the bottom
schnittlaugh n. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
schnitzel n. (Viennese) deep-fried breaded veal cutlets
schnorchel n. retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
schnorkel n. retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
schnozzle n. (US) informal terms for the nose
scholar n. a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines; someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher); a student who holds a scholarship
scholarly adj. characteristic of scholars or scholarship; scholarly pursuits
scholarship n. financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit; profound knowledge
scholastic adj. of or relating to schools; scholastic year; of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of scholasticism; scholastic philosophy@n. a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
scholastically adv. with respect to scholastic activities; scholastically apt
scholasticism n. the system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe; based on Aristotle and the Church Fathers; orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
school v. educate in or as if in a school; train to be discriminative@n. an educational institution; the school was founded in 1900; a place where young people receive education; the school was built in 1932
schoolbook n. a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
schoolboy n. a boy attending school
schoolboyish adj. befitting or characteristic of a young boy; schoolboyish pranks
schoolchild n. a child attending school
schooldays n. the time of life when you are going to school
schooled adj. (all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction; unschooled ruffians
schoolfellow n. an acquaintance that you go to school with
schoolfriend n. a friend who attends the same school
schoolgirl n. a girl attending school
schoolgirlish adj. befitting or characteristic of a young girl; a dress too schoolgirlish for office wear
schoolhouse n. a place where young people receive education
schooling n. the act of teaching at school; the process of being formally educated at a school; the training of an animal (especially the training of a horse for dressage)
schoolma'am n. a woman schoolteacher; a person who exhibits characteristics (as pedantry) popularly attributed to schoolteachers
schoolman n. a scholar who is skilled in academic disputation
schoolmarm n. a woman schoolteacher
schoolmaster n. presiding officer of a school; any person (or institution) who acts as an educator; food fish of warm Caribbean and Atlantic waters
schoolmate n. an acquaintance that you go to school with
schoolmistress n. a woman schoolteacher
schoolroom n. a room in a school where lessons take place
schoolteacher n. a teacher in a school below the college level
schooltime n. the period of instruction in a school; or; the time of life when you are going to school
schoolyard n. the yard associated with a school
schooner n. a large beer glass; used in former time
schottische n. music performed for dancing the schottische; a German round dance resembling a slow polka
schrod n. flesh of young Atlantic cod weighing up to 2 pounds; also young haddock and pollock; often broiled; young Atlantic cod or haddock esp. one split and boned for cooking
schuss v. ski downhill
schwa n. a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
sciaenid n. widely distributed family of carnivorous percoid fishes having a large air bladder used to produce sound
sciara n. minute blackish gregarious flies destructive to mushrooms and seedlings
sciarid n. minute blackish gregarious flies destructive to mushrooms and seedlings
sciatic adj. relating to or caused by or afflicted with sciatica; of or relating to the ischium (or the part of the hipbone containing it); sciatic nerve
sciatica n. neuralgia along the sciatic nerve
science n. any domain of knowledge accumulated by systematic study and organized by general principles; mathematics is important for science; a particular branch of scientific knowledge; the science of genetics
scienter adv. (law) deliberately or knowingly
scientific adj. of or relating to the practice of science; scientific journals; conforming with the principles or methods used in science; a scientific approach
scientifically adv. with respect to science; in a scientific way; this is scientifically interesting
scientist n. a person with advanced knowledge of one of more sciences
scilla n. an Old World plant of the genus Scilla having narrow basal leaves and pink or blue or white racemose flowers
scimitar n. a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
scincid n. alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
scintilla n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
scintillant adj. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; scintillant mica
scintillate v. emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; of stars
scintillating adj. brilliantly clever; scintillating wit; marked by high spirits or excitement; scintillating personality; having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; the scintillating stars
scintillation n. a rapid change in brightness; the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly
scion n. a descendent or heir; a scion of royal stock
scission n. the act of dividing by cutting or splitting
scissor v. cut with or as if with scissors
scissors n. a cutting implement having two crossed pivoting blades; a wrestling_hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body and put your feet together and squeeze
scissortail n. gray flycatcher of the southwestern United States and Mexico and Central America having a long forked tail and white breast and salmon and scarlet markings
scissure n. a long narrow opening
sclaff v. strike with a flat object; strike in making a sclaff; of the ground, in playing golf
sclera n. white fibrous membrane that with the cornea forms the outer covering of the eyeball
sclerite n. hard plate or element of the exoskeleton of some arthropods
scleritis n. inflammation of the sclera
sclerodema n. a skin disease marked by hardening of the tissue usually beginning in the face
scleroderma n. an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue
sclerometer n. an instrument that measures the hardness of materials by penetrating them with a diamond-pointed stylus
scleroprotein n. a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
sclerosed adj. relating to or having sclerosis; hardened
sclerosis n. any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
sclerotic adj. relating to or having sclerosis; hardened; a sclerotic patient; of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball; sclerotic tissue
sclerotinia n. any fungus of the genus Sclerotinia; some causing brown rot diseases in plants
sclerotium n. compact usually dark-colored mass of hardened mycelium constituting a vegetative food-storage body in various true fungi; detaches when mature and can give rise to new growth
sclerotomy n. surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye
scoff v. laugh or scoff at; treat with contemptuous disregard@n. showing your contempt by derision
scoffer n. someone who eats food rapidly and greedily; someone who mocks or treats something with derision
scoffing n. showing your contempt by derision
scoffingly adv. in a disrespectful and mocking manner
scofflaw n. one who habitually ignores the law and does not answer court summonses
scoke n. tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
scold v. censure severely or angrily; is archaic; show one's unhappiness or critical attitude@n. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
scolder n. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
scolding adj. who is rebuking severely; the scolding father@n. rebuking a person harshly
scolion n. a song (sometimes improvised) sung by guests at a banquet
scoliosis n. an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
scollop v. form scallops in; fish for scallops; shape or cut in scallops, as of the edge of a garment@n. edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
scolopendrium n. a fern thought to resemble a millipede
scombroid n. important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters
sconce n. a candlestick with a flat side to be hung on the wall; a stronghold
scone n. small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle
scoop n. the quantity a scoop will hold; a hollow concave shape made by removing something; a news report that is reported first by one news organization; he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials@v. profit suddenly
scoopful n. the quantity a scoop will hold
scoot v. run or move very quickly or hastily
scooter n. child's foot-operated two-wheeled vehicle; a cycle with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel; large black diving duck of northern parts of the northern hemisphere
scopal adj. (logic or grammar) of or relating to scope; scopal dependency
scope n. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:; within the scope of an investigation; the state of the environment in which a situation exists; an instrument that magnifies the image of distant objects
scopolamine n. an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness
scorbutic adj. of or relating to or having or resembling scurvy; scorbutic symptoms
scorch v. make very hot; burn so as to affect color or taste; burn superficially or lightly; cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat@n. a surface burn; a discoloration caused by heat
scorched adj. dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; the earth was scorched and bare; having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy; Sherman's scorched earth policy
scorcher n. an extremely hot day
scorching adv. capable of causing burns; it was scorching hot@adj. hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface; scorching heat
score adj. denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units@v. gain points; make small marks into the surface of; score the clay before firing it@n. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
scoreboard n. a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information)
scorecard n. a record of scores (as in golf)
scorekeeper n. an official who records the score during the progress of a game
scoreless adj. having no points scores; a scoreless inning
scorer n. a player who makes a score in a game or contest; a logger who marks trees to be felled; an official who records the score during the progress of a game
scores n. a large number or amount
scoria n. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
scorn n. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; open disrespect for a person or thing@v. look down on with disdain; reject with contempt
scorned adj. treated with contempt
scornful adj. expressing extreme contempt; expressing offensive reproach
scornfully adv. without respect; in a disdainful manner
scorpaenid n. any of numerous carnivorous usually bottom-dwelling warm-water marine fishes found worldwide but most abundant in the Pacific
scorpaenoid n. fishes having the the head armored with bony plates
scorpion n. arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous sting
scorpionfish n. marine fishes having a tapering body with an armored head and venomous spines
scorpionweed n. any plant of the genus Phacelia
scorzonera n. perennial south European herb having narrow entire leaves and solitary yellow flower heads and long black-skinned carrot-shaped edible roots; long black-skinned salsify
scotch adj. avoiding waste; (`scotch' is used only informally)@v. to hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
scoter n. large black diving duck of northern parts of the northern hemisphere
scoundrel n. a wicked or evil person
scoundrelly adj. lacking principles or scruples; the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy_ W.M. Thackaray
scour v. examine minutely; clean with hard rubbing; scour a surface; rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid@n. a place that is scoured (especially by running water)
scoured adj. worn away as by water or ice or wind
scourer n. someone who cleanses by scouring; someone who travels widely and energetically; he was a scourer of the seven seas
scourge n. a whip used to inflict punishment; something causes misery or death; a person who inspires fear or dread@v. punish severely; whip
scouring n. moving over territory to search for something; scouring the entire area revealed nothing; the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
scours n. diarrhea in livestock
scouse n. a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors
scout v. get the lay of the land@n. a person employed to watch for something to happen; someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)
scouting n. exploring in order to gain information
scoutmaster n. the leader of a troop of Scouts
scow n. any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends; a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold
scowl n. a facial expression of dislike or displeasure@v. frown with displeasure
scowling adj. sullen or unfriendly in appearance
scrabble v. feel searchingly; write down quickly without much attention to detail
scrabbly adj. sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush
scrag v. strangle with an iron collar; wring the neck of@n. lean end of the neck; the lean end of a neck of veal
scraggly adj. lacking neatness or order; the old man's scraggly beard
scraggy adj. having unattractive thinness; having a sharply uneven surface or outline; scraggy cliffs
scram v. leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form
scramble v. to move hurriedly; climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling; bring into random order; stir vigorously; make unintelligible; scramble the message so that nobody can understand it@n. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
scrambled adj. thrown together in a disorderly fashion; a scrambled plan of action
scrambler n. makes speech unintelligible during transmission and restoring it at reception
scranch v. make crunching noises
scrap adj. disposed of as useless@v. dispose of@n. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
scrapbook n. a album into which clippings or notes or pictures can be pasted
scrape v. scratch repeatedly; make by scraping; cut the surface of; wear away the surface of; bow in a servile manner; gather together over time@n. a harsh noise made by scraping; the scrape of violin bows distracted her
scraped adj. having the skin scraped off; skinned knees and scraped elbows; having surface damage
scraper n. any of various tools for scraping
scrapheap n. an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter; pile of discarded metal
scraping n. a fragment scraped off of something and collected (usually plural); a harsh noise made by scraping; a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
scrapper n. someone who fights (or is fighting)
scrappily adv. in a bellicose contentious manner
scrappiness n. the trait of being scrappy and pugnacious
scrappy adj. full of fighting spirit; a scrappy admiral
scraps n. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scratch v. cause friction; cut the surface of; wear away the surface of@n. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off; a depression scratched or carved into a surface; dry mash for poultry; a harsh noise made by scraping; poor handwriting
scratched adj. having surface damage
scratchiness n. the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
scratching n. a harsh noise made by scraping@adj. (of a pain) as if caused by scraping with nails or claws
scratchpad n. (computer) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information
scratchy adj. causing abrasion
scraunch v. make crunching noises
scrawl v. write carelessly@n. poor handwriting
scrawled adj. written hastily or carelessly; his scrawled signiture
scrawniness n. the bodily property of lacking flesh
scrawny adj. having unattractive thinness; a long scrawny neck; inferior in size or quality; scrawny cattle
screak v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door; utter a harsh abrupt scream
screakily adv. in a creaky manner
screaky adj. having a rasping or grating sound; having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
scream n. sharp piercing cry; a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; he heard the scream of the brakes; a joke that seems extremely funny@v. utter a sudden loud cry; utter or declare in a very loud voice; make a loud, piercing sound
screamer n. a sensational newspaper headline; gooselike aquatic bird of South America having a harsh trumpeting call
screaming adj. loud and sustained; shrill and piercing; hordes of screaming fans; so extremely intense as to evoke screams; in screaming agony; resembling a scream in effect; screaming headlines@n. sharp piercing cry
screamingly adv. to an extreme degree; screamingly funny
scree n. a sloping mass of rocks at the base of a cliff
screech n. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; sharp piercing cry@v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door; utter a shrill cry; utter a harsh abrupt scream
screeching n. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; sharp piercing cry@adj. loud and sustained; shrill and piercing; a screeching parrot
screechy adj. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
screed n. a long monotonous harangue; a long piece of writing
screen n. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing@v. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; screen the blood for the HIV virus; examine methodically; test for suitability
screening n. the display of motion picture; metal or plastic mesh fabric; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
screenplay n. a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
screenwriter n. someone who writes screenplays
screw v. fasten something with screws; have sexual intercourse with; (know is archaic); turn like a screw; of screws or bolts; tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions@n. someone who guards prisoners
screwball adj. (informal) foolish; totally unsound; a screwball proposal without a prayer of working@n. a whimsically eccentric person; a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown
screwbean n. shrub or small tree of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico having spirally twisted pods
screwdriver n. a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw; vodka and orange juice
screwing n. slang terms for sexual intercourse
screwy adj. (informal) not behaving normally
scribble v. write down quickly without much attention to detail; write carelessly@n. poor handwriting
scribbler n. informal terms for journalists
scribe v. score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking@n. informal terms for journalists; someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
scriber n. a sharp-pointed tool for marking wood or metal to be cut
scriech v. utter a harsh abrupt scream
scrim n. a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater
scrimmage v. practice play, in sports@n. practice play between a football team's squads; a noisy riotous fight
scrimp v. scratch and scrimp
scrimpy adj. barely adequate
scrimshank v. avoid; (British usage)
scrimshanker n. (British) a shirker
scrimshaw n. an article carved or engraved from whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers
scrimy adj. dirty and disgusting; petty in giving or spending
scrip n. a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency
script v. write a script for@n. a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance; something written by hand; a particular orthography or writing system
scripted adj. written as for a film or play or broadcast
scriptural adj. of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible; (archaic) written or relating to writing
scripture n. any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
scriptwriter n. someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas
scrivened adj. (archaic or poetic) copied in handwriting
scrivener n. someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
scrod n. flesh of young Atlantic cod weighing up to 2 pounds; also young haddock and pollock; often broiled; young Atlantic cod or haddock esp. one split and boned for cooking
scrofula n. a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
scrofulous adj. afflicted with scrofula; morally contaminated; having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula
scroll v. (computer science) move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen@n. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles; a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)
scrooge n. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
scrotal adj. relating to or having or lying within a scrotum; scrotal mammals
scrotum n. the external pouch that contains the testes
scrounge v. collect or look around for (food); obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
scrounger n. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
scrub n. dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes@adj. of inferior or mixed breed; (of domestic animals) not selectively bred@v. clean with hard rubbing; wash thoroughly
scrubbed adj. made clean by scrubbing; fresh-scrubbed floors
scrubber n. a device that removes impurities from a gas
scrubbing n. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
scrubbird n. small fast-running Australian bird resembling a wren and frequenting brush or scrub
scrubby adj. sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush; open scrubby woods; inferior in size or quality; scrubby cut-over pine
scrubland n. an uncultivated region covered with scrub vegetation
scrubs n. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
scruff n. the back side of the neck
scruffy adj. shabby and untidy; a surge of ragged scruffy children
scrum n. (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is put between them and the two sides compete for possession
scrummage n. (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is put between them and the two sides compete for possession
scrumptious adj. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
scrumptiously adv. so as to produce a delightful taste
scrunch v. make a crunching noise, as of an engine lacking lubricants; sit on one's heels; make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface@n. a crunching noise
scruple v. hesitate on moral grounds; raise scruples; He lied and did not even scruple about it; have doubts about@n. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains; uneasiness about the fitness of an action
scruples n. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
scrupulous adj. having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled; less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance; characterized by extreme care and great effort; scrupulous attention to details
scrupulously adv. with extreme conscientiousness
scrupulousness n. conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence; strict attention to minute details
scrutineer n. (British) someone who takes or counts votes
scrutinize v. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify
scrutiny n. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes); a prolonged intense look
scuba n. lets divers breathe under water; scuba is acronym for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
scud v. run or move very quickly or hastily; run before a gale@n. the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
scudding n. the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
scuff n. a slipper that has no fitting around the heel; the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)@v. walk without lifting the feet; get or become scuffed; mar by scuffing; poke at with the foot or toe
scuffing n. the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
scuffle v. walk by dragging one's feet; fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters; the drunken men started to scuffle; fight or wrestle in a vigorous way@n. disorderly fighting; a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling
scuffs n. a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
scull n. a long-handled oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward; one of a pair of short-handled oars; a racing shell propelled by one or two oarsmen pulling two oars@v. propel (a boat) with skulls
sculler n. someone who sculls (moves a long oar pivoted on the back of the boat to propel the boat forward)
scullery n. a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done
sculling n. rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell
scullion n. a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)
sculpin n. any of numerous spiny large-headed broad-bouthed usually scaleless scorpaenoid fishes
sculpt v. shape from stone or wood or any other hard material; shape (stone or wood, for example) by whittling away at it
sculpted adj. cut into a desired shape
sculptor n. an artist who creates sculptures
sculptress n. a woman sculptor
sculptural adj. relating to or consisting of sculpture; sculptural embellishments; resembling sculpture; rendered with...vivid sculptural effect
sculpture v. shape from stone or wood or any other hard material; shape (stone or wood, for example) by whittling away at it@n. a three-dimensional work of art; making figures or designs in three dimensions
sculptured adj. cut into a desired shape; sculptured representations; resembling sculpture
sculpturer n. an artist who creates sculptures
sculpturesque adj. resembling sculpture; the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies
scum n. worthless people; a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid
scumble n. the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture
scummy adj. of the most contemptible kind; a scummy rabble; covered with scum; the scummy surface of the polluted pond
scup n. flesh of fish found in colder waters of northern Atlantic coast of the United States; lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States; porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America
scupper v. wait in hiding to attack; put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position@n. allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
scuppernong n. amber-green muscadine grape of southeastern United States
scurf n. (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts; a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
scurfy adj. having or producing or covered with scurf; (biology) rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
scurrility n. foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
scurrilous adj. expressing offensive reproach
scurrilously adv. in a scurrilously manner; one paper scurrilously described how Edward was neglecting a bereaved mother to dance attendance on Wally
scurry v. to move about or proceed hurriedly@n. rushing about hastily in an undignified way
scurrying adj. moving with great haste; lashed the scurrying horses
scurvily adv. in a despicable, ignoble manner
scurvy adj. of the most contemptible kind; a scurvy trick@n. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
scut n. a short erect tail
scutcheon n. a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers; a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
scute n. large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle
scuttle n. for holding coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire; an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship@v. to move about or proceed hurriedly
scuttlebutt n. a report (often malicious) about the doings of other people
scyphozoan n. any of various usually free-swimming marine coelenterates having a gelatinous medusoid stage as the dominant phase of its life cycle
scyphus n. an ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base
scythe n. an implement for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground@v. cut with a scythe, as of grass or grain
sea adj. relating to or characteristic of or occurring on the sea or ships; sea stories@n. a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land; anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume
seabag n. a cylindrical drawstring bag used by sailors to hold their clothing and other gear
seabed n. the bottom of a sea or ocean
seabird n. a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc.
seaboard n. the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort@adj. pertaining to or located on or near the seacoast; seaboard towns
seaborne adj. conveyed by sea
seacoast n. the shore of a sea or ocean
seafarer n. a man who serves as a sailor
seafaring adj. used on the high seas; seafaring vessels@n. the work of a sailor; travel by water
seafood n. edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc
seafowl n. a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc.
seafront n. the waterfront of a seaside town
seagirt adj. surrounded or enclosed by the sea
seagoing adj. used on the high seas
seagrass n. any of various seaweeds that grow underwater in shallow beds
seagull n. mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
seahorse n. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber; small fish with horselike heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position
seal v. make tight; secure against leakage; close with a seal; decide irrevocably; affix a seal to; cover with varnish@n. a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
sealant n. used to form a hard coating on a porous surface
sealed adj. established irrevocably; his fate is sealed; closed or secured with or as if with a seal; my lips are sealed; undisclosed for the time being; sealed orders; determined irrevocably; his fate is sealed; (Australia) having been paved
sealer n. used to form a hard coating on a porous surface
sealing n. the act of treating something to make it repel water
sealskin n. the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin
seam n. line formed by joining two pieces; a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit@v. put together with a seam; seam a dress; join with a seam
seaman n. a man who serves as a sailor
seamanlike adj. characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship
seamanly adj. characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship
seamanship n. skill in sailing
seamed adj. having or joined by a seam or seams; (used especially of skin); a seamed face
seamless adj. not having or joined by a seam or seams; seamless stockings; used especially of skin; perfectly consistent and coherent; the novel's seamless plot
seamount n. an underwater mountain rising above the ocean floor
seamstress n. someone who makes or mends dresses
seamy adj. morally degraded; the seamy side of life
seance n. a meeting of spiritualists; the seance was held in the medium's parlor
seaplane n. an airplane that can land on or take off from water@v. glide on the water in a hydroplane
seapoose n. the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
seaport n. a place where ships can take on or discharge cargo
seaquake n. an earthquake at the sea bed
sear v. make very hot; cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat@adj. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
search v. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; search or seek; inquire into; subject to a search@n. the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone; an investigation seeking answers
searcher n. someone making a search or inquiry; large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars; North America
searching adj. diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation; a searching investigation of their past dealings@n. the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
searchingly adv. in a searching manner; `Are you really happy with him,' asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly
searchlight n. a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
seared adj. having the surface burned quickly with intense heat; the seared meat is then covered with hot liquid for braising
searobin n. American gurnard; mostly found in bays and estuaries
seascape n. a view of the sea; a painting of the sea
seashell n. the shell of a marine organism
seashore adj. of or on or relating to the seashore; seashore resorts@n. the shore of a sea or ocean
seasick adj. experiencing motion sickness
seasickness n. motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
seaside n. the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort@adj. pertaining to or located on or near the seacoast; seaside cottages
seasnail n. small tadpole-shaped cold-water fishes with pelvic fins forming a sucker; related to lumpfish; any of several creeping marine gastropods with a spirally coiled shell: whelks; tritons; moonshells; neritids
season v. lend flavor to; make fit; This trip will season even the hardiest traveller; make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate@n. a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
seasonable adj. in keeping with the season; a hard but seasonable frost; done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; a seasonable time for discussion
seasonableness n. being at the right time
seasonably adv. in accordance with the season; it was seasonably cold; at an opportune time
seasonal adj. occurring at or dependent on a particular season; seasonal labor
seasonally adv. depending on the season; prices are seasonally adjusted
seasoned adj. aged or processed; seasoned wood; having been given flavor (as by seasoning); rendered competent through trial and experience; troops seasoned in combat
seasoner n. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
seasoning n. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts; the act of adding a seasoning to food
seat n. a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane); the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on@v. show to a seat; assign a seat for; be able to seat; place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
seated adj. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks; the seated Madonna
seating n. an area that includes seats for several people; there is seating for 40 students in this classroom; the service of ushering people to their seats
seats n. an area that includes seats for several people
seawall n. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
seaward adv. in the direction of the sea; the sailor looked seaward@adj. (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land; seaward winds; directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast
seawards adv. in the direction of the sea
seawater n. water containing salts
seaway n. a regularly used sea route for vessels
seaweed n. plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
seaworthiness n. fitness to traverse the seas
seaworthy adj. fitted for a voyage
sebaceous adj. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
seborrhea n. a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily
sebum n. the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin
sec n. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the System International d'Unites@adj. (of champagne) moderately dry
secant n. a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points; ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side
secede v. withdraw from an organization or communion
secern v. mark as different
secernate v. mark as different
secession n. formal withdrawal or separation from an alliance or federation
secessionism n. a doctrine that maintains the right of secession
secessionist n. an advocate of secessionism
seckel n. small yellowish- to reddish-brown pear
seclude v. keep away from others
secluded adj. hidden from general view or use; a secluded romantic spot; providing privacy or seclusion; a secluded romantic spot
seclusion n. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others; the act of secluding yourself from others
secobarbital n. a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions
second adj. coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude@v. give support or one's blessing to@n. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the System International d'Unites@adv. in the second place
secondarily adv. of secondary import; secondarily affected
secondary adj. of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate; the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher; of the stage of education and schools preceding collegiate@n. the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen
seconder n. someone who endorses a motion or petition as a necessary preliminary to a discussion or vote
secondguess v. attempt to anticipate or predict; evaluate or criticize with hindsight
secondhand adv. by indirect means; I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand--maybe even fourthhand@adj. derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand; a secondhand report; previously used or owned by another
secondly adv. in the second place
secondment n. the detachment of a person from their regular organization for temporary assignment elsewhere
secpar n. a unit of astronomical length based on the distance from Earth at which stellar parallax is 1 second of arc; equivalent to 3.262 light years
secrecy n. the trait of keeping things secret; the condition of being concealed or hidden
secret n. something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)@adj. not open or public; kept private or not revealed; a secret formula; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
secretaire n. a piece of furniture used for a writing desk
secretarial adj. of or relating to a secretary or to a secretary's work
secretariat n. an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations
secretariate n. an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations
secretary n. a person who is head of an administrative department of government; an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization; a person to whom a secret is entrusted
secretaryship n. the position of secretary
secrete v. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; secrete digestive juices
secretin n. a peptic hormone produced in the small intestine; activates the pancreas and liver
secreting n. the activity of keeping something secret
secretion n. the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance; a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
secretive adj. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
secretively adv. in a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy; the teacher raised a hand to him, slightly and secretively, because he was her favorite
secretiveness n. characterized by a lack of openness esp about one's actions or purposes; the trait of keeping things secret
secretly adv. in secrecy; not openly; met secretly to discuss the invasion plans; not openly; inwardly; they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
sect n. a subdivision of a larger religious group; a dissenting clique
sectarian adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects; sectarian differences; belonging to or characteristic of a sect; a sectarian mind@n. a member of a sect who is intolerant of the views of any other sect
sectarianism n. a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; he condemned religious sectarianism
sectary n. a member of a sect
section n. a self-contained part of a larger composition; he always turns first to the business section; a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope@v. divide into segments
sectional adj. relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane); a sectional view; consisting of or divided into sections; a sectional sofa
sectionalism n. a partiality for some particular place
sectioned adj. consisting of or divided into sections; sectioned plates
sector n. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle; a body of people who form part of society or economy; the public sector; a particular aspect of life or activity; he was helpless in an important sector of his life
sectorial adj. relating to or resembling a sector; a sectorial box
secular adj. concerning those not members of the clergy; the choir sings both sacred and secular music
secularisation n. transfer of property from ecclesiastical to civil possession
secularism n. a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
secularist n. an advocate of secularism; someone who believes that religion should be excluded from government and education
secularization n. transfer of property from ecclesiastical to civil possession
secularize v. make secular, as of societies; transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
secularized adj. made secular
secundigravida n. a woman who is pregnant for the second time
secure adj. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; secure himself, he went out of his way to help others; free from danger or risk; secure from harm@v. get by special effort; cause to be firmly attached; assure payment of; make certain of
secured adj. firmly fastened or secured against opening; left the house properly secured; secured by written agreement
securely adv. in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; she held the child securely; in a confident and unselfconscious manner; he acts very securely in fron of the camera
secureness n. the state of being secure; the quality of being fixed in place
security n. the state of being free from danger or injury; we support the armed services in the name of national security
sedan n. a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors; a closed litter for one passenger
sedate v. cause to be calm or quiet@adj. characterized by dignity and propriety; dignified and somber in manner or character; a quiet sedate nature
sedated adj. under the influence of a sedative drug
sedately adv. in a sedate manner
sedateness n. a trait of dignified seriousness
sedation n. a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent; the administration of a sedative agent or drug
sedative n. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person@adj. tending to soothe or tranquilize; took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed
sedentary adj. used of persons or actions; forced by illness to lead a sedentary life
sedge n. grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers
sedgy adj. covered with sedges (grasslike marsh plants)
sediment n. matter deposited by water or ice or wind
sedimentary adj. resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment; sedimentary deposits
sedimentation n. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
sedition n. an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
seditious adj. arousing to action or rebellion; in opposition to a civil authority or government
seduce v. succeed in seducing; young men's slang
seduced adj. treated dishonorably
seducer n. a man who takes advantage of women
seduction n. enticing someone astray from right behavior; an act of winning the love of someone
seductive adj. tending to entice into a desired action or state
seductively adv. in a tempting seductive manner; she smiled at him seductively
sedulity n. the quality of constantly diligent and attentive
sedulous adj. marked by care and persistent effort; sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles
sedulously adv. in a sedulous manner; this illusion has been sedulously fostered
sedulousness n. the quality of constantly diligent and attentive
sedum n. any of various plants of the genus Sedum
see n. the place within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located@v. perceive by sight; You have to be a good observer to see all the details@adv. compare (used in texts to point the reader to another location in the text)
seeable adj. perceptible especially by the eye; or open to easy view
seed v. go to seed; shed seeds; The dandelions went to seed; bear seeds@n. a small hard fruit; a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa
seedbed n. a plot of ground where seedlings are grown before transplanting
seedcake n. a sweet cake flavored with sesame or caraway seeds and lemon
seedcase n. the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
seeded adj. (of the more skilled contestants) selectively arranged in the draw for position a tournament so that they meet each other in later rounds; having the seeds extracted; seeded raisins
seeder n. a device that sows grass seed or grain evenly over the ground; a utensil that removes seeds from fruit
seediness n. a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
seedless adj. lacking seeds; seedless grapefruit
seedling n. young plant or tree grown from a seed
seedman n. a dealer in seeds
seedpod n. a several-seeded dehiscent fruit as e.g. of a leguminous plant
seedsman n. a dealer in seeds
seedtime n. any time of new development; the time during which seeds should be planted
seedy adj. full of seeds; as seedy as a fig; shabby and untidy; morally degraded; a seedy district; weak and feeble; I'm feeling seedy today
seeing n. perception by means of the eyes; use of the faculty of vision@adj. having vision, not blind
seek v. try to get or reach; seek a position; try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; make an effort or attempt; go to or towards@n. (computer science) the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
seeker n. someone making a search or inquiry
seeking n. the act of searching for something; an attempt to acquire or gain something@adj. trying to obtain: profit-seeking producers
seel v. sew up the eyelids of hawks and falcons
seem v. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; seem to be true, probable, or apparent; appear to exist; appear to one's own mind or opinion; I seem to be misunderstood by everyone
seeming adj. appearing as such but not necessarily so; his seeming honesty
seemingly adv. from appearances alone; the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned
seemliness n. a sense of propriety and consideration for others
seemly adj. according with custom or propriety; seemly behavior
seen adj. witnessed at first hand
seep v. pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
seepage n. the process of seeping
seeping adj. leaking out slowly
seer n. a person with unusual powers of foresight
seersucker n. a light puckered fabric, usually striped
seesaw n. a plaything that is ridden up and down by children at either end@v. ride on a plank; move up and down as if on a seesaw; move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
seethe v. be noisy with activity; have violent emotions, such as anger or frustration; be in an agitated emotional state; foam as if boiling; boil vigorously
seething adj. in constant agitation; a seething flag-waving crowd filled the streets
segment n. one of several pieces or parts that fit with others to constitute a whole object:; finished the final segment of the road; one of the parts into which something naturally divides: a segment of an orange@v. divide into segments
segmental adj. (linguistics) divided or organized into speech segments or isolable speech sounds; (zoology) having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
segmentation n. (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
segmented adj. (zoology) having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
segno n. (music) a notation written at the beginning or end of a passage that is to be repeated
segregate v. separate by race or religion
segregated adj. separated or isolated from others or a main group; a segregated school system
segregation n. a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups; the act of segregating or sequestering
segregationist n. someone who believes the races should be kept apart
segue v. proceed without interruption; in music or talk
seiche n. a wave on the surface of a lake or landlocked bay; caused by atmospheric or seismic disturbances
seidel n. a glass for beer
seigneur n. a man of rank in the ancien regime
seigneury n. the estate of a seigneur
seignior n. a man of rank in the ancien regime
seigniorage n. charged by a government for coining bullion
seignory n. the estate of a seigneur
seine n. a large fishnet that hangs vertically, with floats at the top and weights at the bottom@v. fish with a seine; catch fish with a seine
seism n. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
seismal adj. subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
seismic adj. subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
seismograph n. an instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
seismologic adj. of or concerned with seismology
seismological adj. of or concerned with seismology
seismologist n. a scientist who studies earthquakes
seismology n. the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
seismosaur n. huge herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous found in western North America
seize v. take hold of; also metaphorically; take by force; take possession of without permission; take by legal authority; take after a conquest or invasion; as of land; capture the attention of
seized adj. taken without permission or consent especially by public authority
seizer n. a kidnapper who drugs men and takes them for compulsory service aboard a ship
seizing n. light rope that is used for lashing two or more ropes together; the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
seizure n. a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; he suffered an epileptic seizure; the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property; the act of taking of a person by force; the taking possession of something by legal process
selachian n. any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
seldom adv. not often
select v. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives@adj. of superior grade; select peaches; selected or chosen for special qualifications
selected adj. chosen in preference to another
selection n. the act of choosing or selecting; an assortment of things from which a choice can be made; the store carried a large selection of shoes; the person or thing chosen or selected
selective adj. tending to select; characterized by careful choice; characterized by very careful or fastidious selection; the school was very selective in its admissions
selectively adv. in a selective manner; we choose our students very selectively
selectivity n. the property of being selective
selectman n. an elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns
selector n. a switch that is used to select among alternatives
selectwoman n. an elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns
selenium n. a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable gray metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells
selenolatry n. worship of the moon
self adj. combining form; oneself or itself; self-control; used as a combining form; relating to--of or by or to or from or for--the self; self-knowledge@n. your consciousness of your own identity; a person considered as a unique individual
selfish adj. concerned chiefly or only with yourself
selfishly adv. in an egotistical manner
selfishness n. stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
selfless adj. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
selflessly adv. in an altruistic manner; he acted selflessly when he helped the old lady in distress
selflessness n. the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others; acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
selfsame adj. being the exact same one; not any other:; saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
selfsameness n. the quality of being identical with itself
sell n. the activity of persuading someone to buy@v. exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; be sold at a certain price or in a certain way: These books sell like hot cakes; do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
sellable adj. fit to be offered for sale
seller n. someone who exchanges goods or services for money
selling n. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
sellout n. an act of betrayal
seltzer n. naturally effervescent mineral water; effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide
selvage n. an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet; the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray
selvedge n. an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet; the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray
selves pl. of self
semantic adj. of or relating to the study of meaning and changes of meaning; semantic analysis
semantically adv. with regard to meaning; semantically empty messages
semanticist n. a specialist in the study of linguistic meaning
semantics n. the study of language meaning
semaphore n. an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms@v. send signals by or as if by semaphore; convey by semaphore, of information
semblance n. outward or token appearance or form; he tried to give his actions a semblance of authenticity; an erroneous mental representation; a graphic image of a person or thing
semen n. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
semester n. one of two divisions of an academic year; half a year; a period of 6 months
semestral adj. occurring every 6 months or during each 6-month period
semestrial adj. occurring every 6 months or during each 6-month period
semi adj. (prefix) half or partial; `semi' is a prefix in such words as `semicircular' and `semiannual' and `semiconscious'@n. one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament
semiabstract adj. characterized by stylized but recognizable subject matter
semiannual adj. occurring or payable twice each year
semiaquatic adj. (biology) having an aquatic early or larval form and a terrestrial adult form; (biology) partially aquatic; living or growing partly on land and partly in water
semiarid adj. somewhat arid
semiautomatic n. a pistol that is semiautomatic@adj. (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
semibreve n. a musical note having the longest time value
semicircle n. a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
semicircular adj. curved into a half circle
semicolon n. a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period
semicoma n. a mild comatose state; a coma from which the person can be roused by appropriate stimuli
semicomatose adj. in a state of partial coma
semiconducting adj. having characteristics of a semiconductor; that is having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than good conductors
semiconductive adj. having characteristics of a semiconductor; that is having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than good conductors
semiconductor n. a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; it increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities; a device made with semiconducting material
semiconscious adj. partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
semidarkness n. partial darkness
semidesert n. a region much like a desert but usually located between a desert and the surrounding regions
semidetached adj. attached on one side only; a semidetached house
semidiameter n. the apparent radius of a celestial body when viewed as a disc from the earth
semiempirical adj. relying to some extent on observation or experiment
semiepiphyte n. a plant that is an epiphyte for part of its life
semifinal n. one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament
semifinalist n. one of four competitors remaining in a tournament by elimination
semifluid adj. having the qualities of both a fluid and a solid
semifluidity n. a property midway between a solid and a liquid
semiformal adj. moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket; he wore semiformal attire
semigloss n. a paint that dries with a finish between glossy and flat
semihard adj. somewhat hard
semiliquid adj. somewhat liquid
semiliterate adj. literate but poorly informed; barely able to read and write; an semiliterate scrawl; able to read but not to write
semilunar adj. resembling the new moon in shape
semimonthly adj. occurring twice a month; a semimonthly publication
seminal adj. pertaining to or containing or consisting of semen; seminal fluid; containing seeds of later development; seminal ideas of one discipline can influence the growth of another
seminar n. any meeting for an exchange of ideas; a course offered for a small group of advanced students
seminarian n. a student at a seminary (especially a Roman Catholic seminary)
seminarist n. a student at a seminary (especially a Roman Catholic seminary)
seminary n. a private place of education for the young; a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis
seminiferous adj. bearing or producing seed or semen; seminiferous tubules
seminoma n. malignant tumor of the testis; usually occurring in older men
seminude adj. partially clothed
semiofficial adj. having some official authority or sanction
semiotic adj. of or relating to semiotics; semiotic analysis
semiotical adj. of or relating to semiotics
semiotician n. a specialist in the study of linguistic meaning
semiotics n. a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols
semipermanent adj. relating to or extending over a relatively long time
semipermeable adj. (of a membrane) selectively permeable
semiprecious adj. used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones; such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline
semipro n. an athlete who plays for pay on a part-time basis
semipublic adj. having some of the features of public institution
semiquaver n. a musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note
semirigid adj. (aeronautics) having a form maintained by a rigid keel-like structure as well as by internal gas pressure; not fully rigid
semiskilled adj. possessing or requiring limited skills; semiskilled dockworkers
semisoft adj. somewhat soft
semisolid adj. partly solid; having a rigidity and viscosity intermediate between a solid and a liquid; a semisolid mixture
semisweet adj. having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
semisynthetic adj. (chemistry) not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
semiterrestrial adj. chiefly but not exclusively terrestrial
semitone n. the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument
semitrailer n. a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle
semitrance n. a trance-like state in which the person can follow instructions but voluntary action is weak or absent
semitransparent adj. almost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusely
semitropic adj. of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics
semitropical adj. of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics
semitropics n. regions adjacent to the tropics
semivowel n. a vowel-like sound that serves as a consonant
semiweekly adj. occurring twice a week
semolina n. milled product of durum wheat (or other hard wheat) used in pasta
sempiternal adj. having no known beginning and presumably no end; sempiternal truth
sempstress n. someone who makes or mends dresses
sen n. a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel
senate n. assembly possessing high legislative powers
senator n. a member of a senate
senatorial adj. of or relating to senators; senatorial election
senatorship n. the office of senator
send v. cause to go somewhere; to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place; cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; send me your latest results; transport commercially; assign to a station; transfer
sender n. someone who transmits a message; return to sender
sending n. causing something to go; the cost of sending their children to college
sendup n. a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way
sene n. 100 sene equal 1 tala
senega n. dried root of two plants of the genus Polygala containing an irritating saponin; perennial bushy herb of Central and southern United States having white flowers with green centers and often purple crest; similar to Seneca snakeroot
senescence n. the property characteristic of old age
senescent adj. growing old
seneschal n. the chief steward or butler of a great household
senile adj. mentally or physically infirm with age
senility n. mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations; the state of being senile
senior n. an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation@adj. older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service; senior officer; used of the fourth and final year in United States high school or college
seniority n. higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service; the property of being long-lived
seniti n. 100 seniti equal 1 pa'anga
senna n. any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally
sens n. a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared; the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
sensate adj. having physical sensation; sensate creatures
sensation n. an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; a sensation of touch; someone who is very highly skilled; a general feeling of excitement; the announcement caused a sensation
sensational adj. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion; commanding attention; a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten; relating to or concerned in sensation
sensationalism n. subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes; the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation
sensationalist n. someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
sensationally adv. in a sensational manner; in the summer of 1958 the pianist had a sensationally triumphant return
sense n. a general conscious awareness; a sense of security; the meaning of a word or expression; or in the best sense charity is really a duty@v. perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
sensed adj. detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues; a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms
senseless adj. not marked by the use of reason; a senseless act; unresponsive to stimulation; drugged and senseless; lacking import; senseless violence; (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment
senselessly adv. in a meaningless and purposeless manner; these innocent bystanders were senselessly killed; in an unreasonably senseless manner
senselessness n. total lack of meaning or ideas
sensibility n. mental responsiveness and awareness; refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions; cruelty offended his sensibility; (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli
sensibilize v. make sensitive or aware
sensible adj. showing reason or sound judgment; a sensible choice; able to feel or perceive; even amoeba are sensible creatures; acting with or showing thought and good sense; a sensible young man
sensibleness n. the quality of showing good sense or practical judgment
sensibly adv. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner; he acted sensibly in the crisis
sensify v. make sensitive or aware
sensing n. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists; becoming aware of something via the senses
sensitisation n. rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
sensitive adj. responsive to physical stimuli; a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch; having acute mental or emotional sensibility; sensitive to the local community and its needs; able to feel or perceive; hurting
sensitively adv. in a sensitive manner; she questioned the rape victim very sensitively about the attack
sensitiveness n. sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others); (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
sensitivity n. (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli: sensitivity to pain; the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences: a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity
sensitization n. the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen); rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
sensitize v. make sensitive or aware; cause to sense; make sensitive
sensitized adj. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
sensitizer n. (chemistry) a substance other than a catalyst that facilitates the start of a catalytic reaction; (physics) an impurity that augments luminescence in a mineral
sensitizing adj. making susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli@n. rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
sensitometer n. an instrument for measuring the light sensitivity of film over a range of exposures
sensor n. anything that receives a stimulus (as heat pressure light motion etc.) and responds to it
sensorial adj. involving or derived from the senses
sensorimotor adj. of or relating to the sensory and motor coordination of an organism or to the controlling nerves
sensorineural adj. of or relating to the neural process of sensation
sensory adj. of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system; sensory neurons; involving or derived from the senses; sensory experience; relating to or concerned in sensation; the sensory cortex
sensual adj. of the appetites and passions of the body; a sensual delight in eating; sexually exciting or gratifying; sensual excesses
sensualism n. desire for sensual pleasures; the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
sensualist n. a person who enjoys sensuality
sensuality n. desire for sensual pleasures
sensualize v. represent materialistically; as in a painting or a sculpture; ascribe to an origin in sensation; debase through carnal gratification
sensually adv. in a sultry and sensual manner; the belly dancer mover sensually among the tables
sensualness n. desire for sensual pleasures
sensuous adj. taking delight in beauty; the sensuous joy from all things fair
sensuously adv. with aesthetic gratification or delight; sensuously delighting in the wine and food
sensuousness n. a sensuous feeling
sent adj. caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
sente n. 100 lisente equal 1 loti
sentence v. pronounce a sentence on, in a court of law@n. a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language; a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
sentential adj. of or relating to a sentence; the sentential subject
sententious adj. abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing; concise and full of meaning
sententiously adv. in a pithy sententious manner
sentience n. state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness; the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; the readiness to perceive sensations; elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
sentiency n. the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
sentient adj. endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness; consciously perceiving; sentient of the intolerable load
sentiment n. tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion; a personal belief that is not founded on proof or certainty
sentimental adj. given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality; effusively or insincerely emotional; sentimental soap operas
sentimentalise v. act in a sentimental way
sentimentalist n. someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
sentimentality n. falsely emotional in a maudlin way; extravagant or affected feeling or emotion
sentimentalize v. look at with sentimentality; Don't sentimentalize the past events; act in a sentimental way
sentimentally adv. in a sentimental manner; `I miss the good old days,' she added sentimentally
sentinel n. a person employed to watch for something to happen
sentry n. a person employed to watch for something to happen
sepal n. one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower
separability n. the capability of being separated
separable adj. capable of being divided or dissociated
separably adv. with possibility of separation or individuation; the two ideas were considered separably
separate adj. independent@n. a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication@v. act as a barrier between; stand between; force, take, or pull apart
separated adj. being or feeling set or kept apart from others; thought of herself as alone and separated from the others; spaced apart; not living together as man and wife; they are separated; separated at the joint; a separated shoulder
separately adv. apart from others
separateness n. the state of being several and distinct; political independence; seeking complete political separateness for Taiwan; the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known
separation n. the state of lacking unity; coming apart; the distance between things; fragile items require separation and cushioning; sorting one thing from others: the separation of wheat from chaff
separatist n. an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)@adj. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
separative adj. (Hebrew orthography; used of an accent) indicating that the word marked is separated to a greater or lesser degree rhythmically and grammatically from the word at follows it
separator n. uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
separatrix n. a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
sepia n. a shade of brown with a tinge of red; rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes
sepiolite n. a white clayey mineral
sepsis n. the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
sept n. people descended from a common ancestor
septal adj. of or relating to a septum
septate adj. of or relating to a septum
septation n. the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
septentrion n. any region lying in or toward the north
septet n. the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one; seven performers or singers who perform together; a set of seven similar things considered as a unit; seven people considered as a unit; a musical composition written for seven performers
septette n. seven performers or singers who perform together; a set of seven similar things considered as a unit; seven people considered as a unit; a musical composition written for seven performers
septic adj. containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; a septic sore throat; of or relating to or caused by putrefaction; the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank
septicaemia n. invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
septicemia n. invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
septicemic adj. characteristic of septicemia; a septicemic temperature curve
septrional adj. of northern regions; from the seven stars (or seven plowing oxen) of Ursa Major
septuagenarian n. someone whose age is in the seventies
septum n. (anatomy) dividing partition between two tissues or cavities; a partition or wall especially in an ovary
septuple adj. having seven units or components
sepulcher n. a chamber that is used as a grave
sepulchral adj. of or relating to a sepulchre; sepulchral inscriptions; gruesomely indicative of death or the dead; the sepulchral darkness of the catacombs; suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial; hollow sepulchral tones
sepulchre n. a chamber that is used as a grave
sepulture n. the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave; a chamber that is used as a grave
sequel n. something that follows something else; a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
sequela n. any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment
sequella n. a secondary consequence
sequence v. arrange in a sequence@n. arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern; the sequence of names was alphabetical; a following of one thing after another in time; the doctor saw a sequence of patients
sequent adj. in regular succession without gaps; following as an effect or result; the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
sequential adj. in regular succession without gaps
sequentially adv. in a consecutive manner
sequester v. take by legal authority; keep away from others; set apart from others
sequestered adj. providing privacy or seclusion; sat close together in the sequestered pergola; kept separate and secluded; a sequestered jury
sequestrate v. keep away from others; set apart from others
sequestration n. the act of segregating or sequestering; seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized
sequin n. a small piece of shiny material used as a decoration on clothing
sequined adj. covered with beads or jewels or sequins
sequoia n. either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae
sera pl. of serum
seraglio n. place reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
serail n. place reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
serape n. a long brightly-colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
seraph n. an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
seraphic adj. of or relating to an angel of the first order; he imagined a seraphic presence in the room; having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; looking so seraphic when he slept
seraphical adj. of or relating to an angel of the first order
sere adj. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture; the desert was edged with sere vegetation
serenade n. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form; a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman@v. sing and play for somebody
serendipity n. accidental sagacity; the faculty of making fortunate discoveries of things you were not looking for
serene adj. characterized by absence of emotional agitation; remained serene in the midst of turbulence; completely clear and fine; serene skies and a bright blue sea
serenely adv. in a peacefully serene manner; I had the feeling that he was waiting, too--serenely patient
sereness n. a withered dryness
serenity n. a disposition free from stress or emotion; the absence of mental stress or anxiety
serf n. (medieval Europe) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
serfdom n. the state of a serf
serfhood n. the state of a serf
serflike adj. like someone in servitude
serge n. a twilled woolen fabric
sergeant n. any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the army or air force or marines ranking above a corporal; a lawman with the rank of sergeant; an English barrister of the highest rank
serger n. a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch
serial adj. in regular succession without gaps; serial concerts; (music) pertaining to or composed in serial technique; serial music; pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series@n. a serialized set of programs
serialisation n. publication in serial form
serialism n. 20th century music that uses of a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition
serialization n. publication in serial form
serialize v. arrange serially
serially adv. in a serial manner; serially composed music
seriatim adv. in a series; one after another
sericeous adj. (biology) covered with fine soft hairs or down
sericterium n. silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
serictery n. silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
sericultural adj. of or relating to sericulture; sericultural industry
sericulture n. raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk
sericulturist n. a producer of raw silk
seriema n. Argentinian cariama; Brazilian cariama; sole representative of the genus Cariama
series n. similar things placed or happening one after another; they were investigating a series of bank robberies; a serialized set of programs; a comedey series; a periodical that appears at scheduled times
serif n. a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character
serigraphy n. the act of making a print by the silk-screen method
serin n. any of various brown and yellow finches of pats of Europe
serine n. a sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine
seriocomedy n. a comedy with serious elements or overtones
seriocomic adj. having a mixture of serious with the comic with comic predominating; a seriocomic novel
seriocomical adj. having a mixture of serious with the comic with comic predominating
serious adj. concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities; a serious student of history; of great consequence; marriage is a serious matter; causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; a serious wound
seriously adv. in a serious manner; a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce; to a severe or serious degree; was seriously ill
seriousness n. an earnest and sincere feeling; the quality of arousing fear or distress; he learned the seriousness of his illness; the trait of being serious
seriph n. a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character
serjeant n. an English barrister of the highest rank
sermon n. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service); a moralistic rebuke
sermonize v. speak as if delivering a sermon
sermonizer n. someone who occupation is preaching the gospel
serograph n. a print made by forcing ink through a fine (silk) mesh that has been treated to give blank areas
serologic adj. of or relating to serology
serological adj. of or relating to serology
serologist n. a specialist in immunology
serology n. the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease
serosa n. a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
serotherapy n. treating an infectious disease by injecting an antitoxin or specific serum
serotine n. common European brown bat
serotonin n. a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
serous adj. of or producing or containing serum; a serous exudate
serow n. short-horned dark-coated goat antelope of mountain areas of south and southeast Asia
serpent n. limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous; a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited; an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake
serpentine adj. resembling a serpent in form; a serpentine wall
serranid n. marine food sport fishes mainly of warm coastal waters
serrate adj. notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
serrated adj. notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
serration n. the condition of being serrated; a row of notches; a single notch in a row of notches
serratus n. any of several muscles of the trunk
serried adj. (especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together; in serried ranks
serrulate adj. minutely serrated
sertularian n. feathery colony of long-branched stems bearing stalkless paired polyps
serum n. any watery animal fluid
serval n. slender long-legged African wildcat having large untufted ears and tawny black-spotted coat
servant n. a person working in the service of another; in a subordinate position; the state cannot be a servant of the church
serve n. a stroke (in tennis or badminton or squash) that puts the ball in play@v. serve a purpose, role, or function; This table would serve very well; do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function; contribute or conduce to; be used by
server n. a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant); (tennis) the player who serves to start a point
service n. work done by one person or group that benefits another; a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation@v. be used by; as of a utility; make fit for use, as of appliances or cars
serviceability n. the quality of being able to provide good service
serviceable adj. ready for service or able to give long service; serviceable equipment; having a beneficial use; a serviceable kitchen gadget; intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration; serviceable low-heeled shoes
serviceableness n. the quality of being able to provide good service
serviceberry n. any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit; edible purple or red berries
serviced adj. made ready for service
serviceman n. someone who serves in the armed forces; a worker whose job is to repair things
services n. performance of duties helpful to others; the mayor tried to maintain city services or the medical services are excellent
servicing n. the act of mating by male animals; the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
serviette n. to protect clothing; wipe mouth
servile adj. pertaining to or involving slaves; the servile wars of Sicily; submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior; spoke in a servile tone; involving slaves; Brown's attempt at servile insurrection
servilely adv. in an obsequious manner
servility n. abject or cringing submissiveness
serving n. an individual portion of food or drink; the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
servitor n. someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
servitude n. state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment: penal servitude
servo adj. of or involving servomechanisms@n. converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
servomechanical adj. of or involving servomechanisms
servomechanism n. converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
servosystem n. converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
sesame n. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
sesbania n. any of various plants of the genus Sesbania having pinnate leaves and large showy pealike flowers
sesquipedalia n. a very long word (a foot and a half long)
sesquipedalian adj. given to the overuse of long words; this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money; (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; sesquipedalian technical terms@n. a very long word (a foot and a half long)
sesquipedality n. using long words
sess n. a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared; the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
sessile adj. (biology) permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about; sessile marine animals and plants; (biology) attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk; sessile flowers
session n. a meeting for execution of a group's functions; it was the opening session of the legislature; the time during which a school holds classes; a meeting devoted to a particular activity; a filming session; a meeting of spiritualists
sestet n. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one; six performers or singers who perform together; a set of six similar things considered as a unit; a musical composition written for six performers; a rhythmic group of six lines of verse
set v. put into a certain place:@n. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used: a set of books; an abstract collection of numbers or symbols@adj. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
seta n. stalk of a moss capsule; a stiff hair or bristle
setback n. an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
setoff n. where a wall or building narrows abruptly
sett n. rectangular stone with curved top; once used to make roads
settee n. a long wooden bench with a back; a small sofa
setter n. a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point
setterwort n. digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally
setting n. the context and environment in which something is set: the perfect setting for a ghost story; the state of the environment in which a situation exists@adj. (of a heavenly body) disappearing below the horizon
settle n. a long wooden bench with a back@v. settle into a position; bring to an end; settle conclusively; settle conclusively; come to terms; take up residence and become established; come to terms; go_under,
settled adj. established or decided beyond dispute or doubt; with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night; established in a desired position or place; not moving about; nomads...absorbed among the settled people
settlement n. a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; a community of people smaller than a town; a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it; the act of colonizing
settler n. a person who settle in a new colony or moves into new country
settling n. a gradual sinking to a lower level
setup n. designed to serve a specific function; (informal) the way something is organized or arranged; it takes time to learn the setup around here; an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
seven adj. being one more than six@n. the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
sevener n. the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
sevenfold adv. seven times; the population of this village increased sevenfold in the past 100 years@adj. having seven units or components
sevens n. a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as their sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
sevensome n. seven people considered as a unit
seventeen adj. being one more than sixteen@n. the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
seventeenth adj. coming next after the sixteenth in position@n. position 17 in a countable series of things
seventh n. position seven in a countable series of things; a seventh part; the musical interval between one note and another seven notes away from it@adj. coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
seventhly adv. in the seventh place; seventhly, you have no right to cancel the lease in mid-year
seventies n. the decade from 1970 to 1979; the time of life between 70 and 80
seventieth adj. the ordinal number of seventy in counting order@n. position 70 in a countable series of things
seventy n. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven@adj. being ten more than sixty
sever v. set or keep apart; sever a reatlionship; cut off from a whole
severable adj. capable of being divided or dissociated; a song...never conceived of as severable from the melody
several adj. considered individually; specialists in their several fields; distinct and individual; three several times; (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many; several letters came in the mail
severality n. exclusive individual ownership
severalize v. distinguish or separate; mark as different
severally adv. apart from others; the clothes were hung severally; apart from others; in the order given
severalty n. the state of being several and distinct
severance n. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); the act of severing
severe adj. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; severe pain; very strong or vigorous; a severe blow; severely simple; unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien
severed adj. detached by cutting; a severed head
severely adv. to a severe or serious degree; a severely impaired heart; with sternness; in a severe manner; peered severely over her glasses; causing great damage or hardship; she was severely affected by the bank's failure
severeness n. extreme plainness
severing n. the act of severing
severity n. used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather; something hard to endure; excessive sternness; the severity of his punishment was inhuman
sew v. fasten by sewing; do needlework; create with cloth; of textiles
sewage n. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
sewed adj. fastened with stitches
sewellel n. bulky nocturnal burrowing rodent of uplands of the Pacific coast of North America; the most primitive living rodent
sewer n. a conduit that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews; a sewer of fine gowns
sewerage n. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains; a conduit that carries away sewage or surface water
sewing n. joining or attaching by stitches; an article made by sewing; she put her sewing back in the basket
sewn adj. fastened with stitches
sex n. activities associated with sexual intercourse; they had sex in the back seat; either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided@v. arouse sexually; tell the sex (of young chickens)
sexagenarian n. someone whose age is in the sixties@adj. being from 60 to 69 years old; the sexagenarian population is growing
sexed adj. having sexual differentiation; characterized by sexuality; highly sexed
sexiness n. the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
sexism n. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
sexist adj. discriminatory on the basis of sex@n. a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women
sexless adj. having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs; having no sexual desire; sexually unattractive
sexlessness n. having no evident sex or sex organs
sext n. the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon
sextant n. a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees; an instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
sextet n. a musical composition written for six performers; the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one; six performers or singers who perform together; a set of six similar things considered as a unit; six people considered as a unit
sextette n. six performers or singers who perform together; a set of six similar things considered as a unit; six people considered as a unit; a musical composition written for six performers
sexton n. an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
sextuple adj. having six units or components
sextuplet n. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
sexual adj. of or relating to or characterized by sexuality; sexual orientation; having or involving sex; sexual reproduction; involved in a sexual relationship; the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife
sexuality n. the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
sexually adv. with respect to sexuality; sexually ambiguous; by sexual means; reproduce sexually
sexy adj. marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest; feeling sexy; exciting sexual desire
sforzando n. an accented chord; (music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack
sgraffito n. a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground
shabbily adv. so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated; a shabbily dressed man; in a mean and ungenerous manner; the two were haggling shabbily in the drawing-room
shabbiness n. a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
shabby adj. showing signs of wear and tear; shabby furniture; mean and unworthy and despicable; shabby treatment
shack n. small crude dwelling@v. make one's home or live in; to walk or proceed draggingly, slowly
shackle v. bind the arms of; restrain with fetters@n. anything that restrains (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner); a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
shackled adj. bound by chains fastened around the ankles
shad n. bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast; herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to freshwater to spawn
shadberry n. edible purple or red berries
shadblow n. any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit
shadbush n. any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit
shaddock n. southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits; large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp
shade n. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body; a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color@v. cast a shadow over; represent the effect of shade or shadow on
shaded adj. protected from heat and light with shade or shadow; shaded avenues; (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow; the shaded areas of the face seemed to recede
shades n. glasses that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
shadflower n. annual weed of Europe and North America having a rosette of basal leaves and tiny flowers followed by oblong seed capsules
shadfly n. slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days
shadiness n. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
shading n. graded markings that indicate light or dark areas in a drawing or painting; a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades
shadow v. follow, usually without the person's knowledge; cast a shadow over; cast a shadow@n. shade within clear boundaries; an unilluminated area; something existing in perception only; a premonition of something adverse; a shadow over his happiness
shadowbox v. go through boxing motions without an opponent
shadowboxing n. sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
shadowed adj. filled with shade; the surface of the pond is dark and shadowed
shadowgraph n. a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)
shadowiness n. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
shadowing n. the act of following someone secretly@adj. following surreptitiously; keeping under surveillance; always on guard against shadowing submarines
shadowy adj. filled with shade; we sat on rocks in a shadowy cove; lacking clarity or distinctness; shadowy figures in the gloom; lacking in substance; dim shadowy forms
shady adj. of businesses and businessmen; of questionable taste or morality; (informal) not as expected; a shady deal; filled with shade; the shady side of the street
shaft v. defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit@n. a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer; an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
shag n. a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded; a matted tangle of hair or fiber; the dog's woolly shag; a fabric with long coarse nap; he bought a shag rug; slang terms for sexual intercourse@v. do the shag
shagbark n. North American hickory having loose gray shaggy bark and edible nuts
shagged adj. having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags; junipers with shagged trunks
shaggily adv. in a shaggy manner; shaggily unkempt mane
shagginess n. unkemptness of hair; roughness of nap produced by long woolly hairs
shagging n. a lively dance step consisting of hopping on each foot in turn
shaggy adj. used of hair; thick and poorly groomed; a shaggy beard; having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags; shaggy rugs
shaggycap n. common edible mushroom having an elongated shaggy white cap and black spores
shaggymane n. common edible mushroom having an elongated shaggy white cap and black spores
shah n. title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
shakable adj. capable of being weakened; the crisis proved his confidence was shakable
shake v. move back and forth; Don't shake the bottle; move with a tremor; shake or vibrate rapidly; move back and forth, like a ship; undermine or weaken; as of senses or emotions; get rid of@n. building material used as siding or roofing
shakeable adj. capable of being weakened
shakedown n. (slang) extortion of money (as by blackmail)
shaken adj. disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; the accident left her badly shaken
shakeout n. a financial condition that results in the elimination of marginally financed participants in an industry; they glutted the market in order to cause a shakeout of their competitors
shaker n. a container used in shaking
shakily adv. in an insecurely shaky manner; this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data; in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking; `I--I 'm going to make you a cup of tea ,' she explained shakily
shakiness n. a shaky motion; the quality of being unstable and insecure; the shakiness of the present regime
shaking adj. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze; with shaking knees@n. the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements; a shaky motion
shako n. tall; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
shaky adj. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; a wobbly chair with shaky legs; vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze; seemed shaky on her feet
shale n. a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
shall v. be going to; indicates futurity
shallon n. small evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having edible dark purple grape-size berries
shallop n. a light open boat
shallot n. aggregated bulb of the multiplier onion; type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning; small mild-flavored onion- or garlic-like clustered bulbs
shallow adj. lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension; downward (shallow water; a shallow dish); or inward from an outer surface (a shallow cut); or backward (a shallow closet@n. a stretch of shallow water@v. make shallow
shallowly adv. in a shallow manner
shallowness n. lack of depth of knowledge or thought or feeling; the quality of lacking physical depth: take into account the shallowness at that end of the pool before you dive
shallu n. sorghum having slender dry stalks and small hard grains; introduced into United States from India
sham adj. adopted in order to deceive; sham modesty@n. something false; not what it seems to be; a person who makes deceitful pretenses@v. make a pretence of; make believe
shaman n. in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
shamanism n. any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes
shamanist adj. of or relating to shamanism
shamanistic adj. of or relating to shamanism
shamanize v. practice shamanism
shamble v. walk by dragging one's feet@n. walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
shambles n. a condition of great disorder; a building where animals are butchered
shambling n. walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
shame n. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt; a state of dishonor; one mistake brought shame to all his family; an unfortunate development@v. bring dishonor upon; compel through a sense of shame; cause to be ashamed
shamed adj. showing a sense of guilt; suffering shame
shamefaced adj. extremely modest or shy; showing a sense of shame; showing a sense of guilt
shamefacedly adv. in a shamefaced manner; quarrels and dissensions ensued among the cast, most of whom hurriedly and shamefacedly handed over their parts to understudies
shamefacedness n. feeling embarrassed about yourself
shameful adj. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; a shameful display of cowardice; giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
shamefully adv. in a dishonorably manner or to a dishonorable degree
shamefulness n. unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor
shameless adj. feeling no shame; a shameless imposter
shamelessly adv. without shame
shamelessness n. behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
shammy n. a soft suede leather formerly from the sheep of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
shampoo v. use shampoo on (hair)@n. soaps or detergents used for washing the hair; the act of washing your hair with shampoo
shamrock n. creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage; Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white pink- or purple-veined flowers
shandy n. a drink made of beer and lemonade
shandygaff n. a drink made of beer and lemonade
shanghai v. take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, esp. on board a ship
shanghaier n. a kidnapper who drugs men and takes them for compulsory service aboard a ship
shank n. a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg; the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle; the long narrow part of something; the part of a bolt between the thread and the head
shanny n. European scaleless blenny
shantung n. a heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation)
shanty n. small crude dwelling; a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
shantytown n. a city district inhabited by people living in huts and shanties
shape n. any spatial attribute (especially as defined by outline); the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance@v. shape or influence; give direction to; make something, usually for a specific function
shaped adj. shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort); a shaped handgrip
shapeless adj. having no definite form or distinct shape; a shapeless mass of protoplasm; lacking symmetry or attractive form; a shapeless hat on his head
shapelessly adv. in a shapeless manner; the dress hung shapelessly on her thin body
shapelessness n. an amorphous or indefinite shape; the quality of lacking an esthetically pleasing shape
shapeliness n. the quality of having a well-rounded body
shapely adj. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape; a slim waist and shapely legs
shaper n. a person who makes things
shaping adj. forming or capable of forming or molding@n. any process serving to define the shape of something; the fabrication of something in a particular shape
shard n. a broken piece of a brittle artifact
share v. share in common; Our children share a love of music; use jointly or in common@n. any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate
sharecropper n. small farmers and tenants
shared adj. held or experienced in common with another; distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose
shareholder n. someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
shareholding n. a holding in the form of shares of corporations
shareowner n. someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
sharer n. someone who takes a part or a share
shareware n. software that has been copyrighted but is sold to users with permission to copy it and give it to others
sharing adj. sharing equally with another or others; unselfishly willing to share with others; a warm and sharing friend@n. using or enjoying something jointly with others; sharing thoughts and feelings; a distribution in shares
shark v. play the shark; act with trickery; hunt shark@n. any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales; someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
sharkskin n. a smooth crisp fabric
sharksucker n. remoras found attached to sharks
sharp adj. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; a sharp photographic image; ending in a sharp point@n. a notation indicating one half step higher than the note named@adv. changing suddenly in direction and degree
sharpen v. make sharp or sharper, as of knives; make sharp or sharper; We had to sharpen our arguments; become sharp or sharper; put into focus; as of an image on a screen; make sharp or sharper of images and sounds
sharpened adj. having the point made sharp; a sharpened pencil; made sharp or sharper; a sharpened knife cuts more cleanly
sharpener n. any implement that is used to make an edge sharper
sharper n. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
sharpie n. an alert and energetic person; a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud; a long narrow shallow-draft boat with a flat bottom and a triangular sail; formerly used along the N Atlantic coast of the US
sharply adv. in an aggressive manner; she was being sharply questioned; in a well delineated manner; the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined; changing suddenly in direction and degree; the road twists sharply after the light
sharpness n. a quick and penetrating intelligence; having a sharp bitter flavor; the attribute of urgency; a sharp bitter taste property; thinness of edge or fineness of point; the quality of being sharp and clear; harshness of manner
sharpshoot v. shoot from a concealed position
sharpshooter n. an athlete noted for accurate aim; someone skilled in shooting; a fast schooner once used by New England fisherman for illegal fishing in Canadian waters
sharpy n. an alert and energetic person; a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
shatter v. break into many pieces; break into many pieces; shatter the plate
shattered adj. broken into sharp pieces; shattered glass; ruined or disrupted; our shattered dreams of peace and prosperity
shattering n. the act of breaking something into small pieces@adj. seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering; shattering rain striking the windowpanes
shatterproof adj. resistant to shattering or splintering; shatterproof automobile windows
shave v. remove body hair with a razor; cut closely; cut the price of; cut slices from; make shavings of or reduce to shavings; shave the radish; touch the surface of lightly@n. the act of removing hair with a razor
shaved adj. having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
shaven adj. having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
shaver n. a young person of either sex (between birth and puberty); an electric-powered razor
shaving n. the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something; the act of brushing against while passing
shawl n. an oblong piece of cloth used to cloak the head and shoulders
shawm n. a medieval form of the oboe
shawny n. showy perennial herb with white flowers; leaves sometimes used as edible greens in southeastern United States
she pron. that female one; who is she; that one regarded as feminine; she a fine ship
sheaf n. several things tied together for carrying or storing
shear n. (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves@v. cut with shears, as of hedges; shear the wool from; shear sheep
sheared adj. having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers; naked as a sheared sheep; (used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length; a coat of sheared lamb
shearing n. removing by cutting off or clipping
shears n. large scissors with strong blades
shearwater n. long-winged oceanic bird that in flight skims close to the waves
sheatfish n. large elongated catfish of central and eastern Europe
sheath n. a protective case for a knife or sword; an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part; suitable for formal occasions
sheathe v. cover with a protective sheathing, as of a ship's bottom, for example; enclose with a sheath, as of a knife or sword; plunge or bury in flesh, as of a knife, sword, or tusk
sheathed adj. enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination; his sheathed sword
sheathing n. a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheave n. a grooved wheel or pulley (as on a pulley block)
shebang n. an entire system; used in the phrase the whole shebang
shebeen n. unlicensed drinking establishment
shed v. get rid of; he shed his image as a pushy boss; pour in drops; shed tears; also metaphorically, as in God shed His grace on Thee@n. an single-storied outbuilding for shelter or storage@adj. (biology) shed at an early stage of development
shedding n. the process whereby something is shed
sheen n. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
sheeny adj. reflecting light
sheep n. woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat; a timid defenseless simpleton who is readily preyed upon
sheepcote n. a pen for sheep
sheepdog n. any of various usually long-haird breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
sheepfold n. a pen for sheep
sheepherder n. a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock
sheepish adj. like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity; showing a sense of shame
sheepishly adv. in a sheepish manner; sheepishly he handed her back the money
sheepishness n. feeling embarrassed about yourself
sheeplike adj. like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
sheepman n. a man who raises (or tends) sheep; a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock
sheeprun n. (British) property devoted to raising sheep
sheepshank n. a knot for shortening a line
sheepshead n. large (up to 20 lbs) food fish of the eastern coast of the United States and Mexico
sheepshearing n. the time or season when sheep are sheared; festival at the time of sheepshearing; act of shearing sheep
sheepskin n. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing; skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on; a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
sheeptick n. wingless fly that is an external parasite on sheep and cattle; parasitic on sheep and cattle as well as humans; can transmit looping ill in sheep (acute viral disease of the nervous system); a vector for Lyme disease spirochete
sheepwalk n. (British) property devoted to raising sheep
sheer v. turn sharply@adv. straight up or down without a break; directly; he fell sheer into the water@adj. complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers; got the job through sheer persistence
sheet n. any broad thin expanse or surface: a sheet of ice; used for writing or printing; a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs for bed linens@v. come down as if in sheets; cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
sheeting n. fabric from which bed sheets are made
sheetlike adj. resembling a sheet
shegetz n. an offensive term for non-Jewish young man
sheik n. the leader of an Arab village or family; a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
sheika n. the wife of a sheik
sheikdom n. the domain ruled by a sheik
sheikh n. the leader of an Arab village or family
sheikha n. the wife of a sheik
sheikhdom n. the domain ruled by a sheik
shekel n. the basic unit of money in Israel
shekels n. informal terms for money
sheldrake n. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges; Old World gooselike duck slightly larger than a mallard with variegated mostly black-and-white plumage and a red bill
shelduck n. female sheldrake
shelf n. a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects; a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
shelfful n. the amount that a shelf will hold; he bought a shelfful of books
shelfy adj. full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals
shell adj. having a shell or or containing shell@n. cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun; the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals@v. use explosives on
shellac v. cover with shellac, as of wooden objects@n. lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white; a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol
shellbark n. North American hickory having loose gray shaggy bark and edible nuts
shelled adj. having a hard shell or shell-like covering; shelled animals like clams
shellfire n. shooting artillery shells
shellfish n. meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean); invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
shellflower n. showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple
shelling n. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
shellproof adj. able to resist the explosive force of bombs and shells
shelter v. provide shelter for@n. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger; a covering that provides protection from the weather; the condition of being protected; a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay
shelterbelt n. hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
sheltered adj. protected from danger or bad weather; a sheltered harbor
shelve v. hold back to a later time; place on a shelve; shelve books
shelvy adj. full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals
shenanigan n. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others; the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
shepherd v. watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils; tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats@n. a clergyman who watches over a group of people; a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock
shepherdess n. a woman shepherd
sherbert n. an ice containing milk
sherbet n. an ice containing milk
sherd n. a broken piece of a brittle artifact
sheriff n. the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
sherlock n. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
sherry n. dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
shew v. establish the validity of something
shiatsu n. (Chinese and Japanese) treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body
shibah n. (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
shibboleth n. a favorite saying of a sect or political group; a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
shield v. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm; hold a thought or feeling of@n. a protective structure or device (usually metal); armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
shielded adj. used especially of machinery; shielded to prevent injury
shielding adj. actively protective@n. the act of shielding from harm; a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay
shift v. make a shift in or exchange of; change place or direction; move around; move very slightly; move from one setting or context to another; shift the emphasis@n. an event in which something is displaced without rotation; a qualitative change
shiftily adv. in a shifty manner; he looked at his new customer shiftily
shiftiness n. the quality of being a slippery rascal
shifting adj. continuously moving or changing from position or direction; he drifted into the shifting crowd; continuously varying; taffeta with shifting colors; (of soil) unstable; shifting sands@n. the act of moving from one place to another
shiftless adj. lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy; a shiftless student
shiftlessness n. a failure to be active as a consequence of lack of initiative or ambition
shifty adj. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; shifty eyes
shigella n. rod-shaped gram-negative enterobacteria; some are pathogenic for warm-blooded animals
shigellosis n. an acute infection of the intestine by Shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains
shiitake n. edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe
shiksa n. a derogatory term used by Jews to refer to non-Jewish women
shikse n. a derogatory term used by Jews to refer to non-Jewish women
shill v. act as a shill
shillalah n. (Irish) a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)
shillelagh n. (Irish) a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)
shilling n. the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents; the basic unit of money in Tanzania; equal to 100 cents; the basic unit of money in Somalia; equal to 100 cents; the basic unit of money in Kenya; equal to 100 cents
shillyshally n. the act of procrastinating@v. be uncertain and vague
shim n. a thin wedge of material (wood or metal or stone) for driving into crevices
shimmer v. shine with a weak or fitful light; give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk@n. a weak and tremulous light; the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers
shimmering adj. glistening tremulously; the shimmering surface of the lake
shimmery adj. glistening tremulously; a dress of shimmery satin
shimmy v. tremble or shake; dance a shimmy@n. a woman's sleeveless undergarment
shin n. the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle; a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg; the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet@v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
shinbone n. the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
shindig n. a large and noisy party of people
shindy n. a large and noisy party of people
shine n. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light@v. be bright by reflecting or casting light; emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; be shiny, as if wet; be distinguished or eminent; be clear and obvious
shiner n. a bruise caused by a blow to the eye; something that shines; important food fish of the North Atlantic and Mediterranean; its body is greenish-blue with dark bars and small if any scales
shingle v. cover with shingles; shingle a roof@n. building material used as siding or roofing; coarse beach gravel of small water-worn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel)
shingles n. eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
shingling n. (geology) sediment in which flat pebbles are uniformly tilted in the same direction
shingly adj. abounding in small stones; landed at a shingly little beach
shininess n. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
shining n. the work of making something shine by polishing it@adj. marked by exceptional merit; had shining virtues and few faults; emitting or radiating light; the shining sun; made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing
shinleaf n. North American evergreen with small pinkish bell-shaped flowers and oblong leaves used formerly for shinplasters
shinny v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
shinpad n. a stiff protective covering worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins
shinplaster n. a plaster for the shin
shiny adj. reflecting light; saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet; having a shiny surface or coating; made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; shiny black patents
ship n. a vessel that carries passengers or freight@v. transport commercially
shipboard adj. taking place or existing on board a ship; a shipboard fire
shipbuilder n. a person who builds ships as a business; a business that builds and repairs ships
shipbuilding n. the construction of ships
shiplaster n. paper money of little value issued on insufficient security
shipload n. the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car
shipmate n. an associate on the same ship with you
shipment n. goods carried by a large vehicle; the act of sending off something
shipowner n. someone who owns a ship or a share in a ship
shipper n. someone who ships goods
shipping n. the commercial enterprise of transporting goods and materials; the ships belonging to one country or industry
shipshape adj. of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder; even the barn was shipshape
shipside n. the part of a wharf that is next to a ship
shipway n. sloping way down to the water where ships are built or repaired; a canal large enough for sea-going vessels
shipworm n. wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells
shipwreck v. ruin utterly; suffer failure, as in some enterprise; cause to experience shipwreck; destroy a ship@n. a wrecked ship (or a part of one); an irretrievable loss; that was the shipwreck of their romance
shipwrecked adj. suffering the misfortune of shipwreck; shipwrecked sailors; aground as a consequence of a shipwreck
shipwright n. a carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels
shipyard n. a workplace where ships are built or repaired
shire n. (British) a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county; British breed of large heavy draft horse
shirk v. avoid; avoid dealing with
shirker n. a person who shirks their work or duty
shirking n. the evasion of work or duty
shirr v. bake (eggs) in their shells until they are set; shirr the eggs
shirring n. baking shelled eggs
shirt v. put a shirt on@n. a garment worn on the upper part of the body
shirtdress n. a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down the front
shirtfront n. the front part of a shirt (usually not covered by the jacket); he had spilled catsup on his shirtfront; a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt
shirting n. any of various fabrics used to make men's shirts
shirtmaker n. a maker of shirts
shirtsleeve n. the sleeve of a shirt
shirtsleeves n. not wearing a jacket; in your shirtsleeves means you are not wearing anything over your shirt; in hot weather they dined in their shirtsleeves
shirttail n. a brief addendum at the end of a newspaper article; the tail of a shirt
shirtwaist n. a blouse with buttons down the front; in England they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister
shirtwaister n. a blouse with buttons down the front; in England they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister
shirty adj. (British informal) ill-tempered or annoyed
shit n. obscene terms for feces; a ludicrously false statement; a coarse term for defecation; he took a shit; (obscene) insulting terms of address; something of little value; a morphine derivative@v. give away information about somebody
shithead n. these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
shitless adj. (obscene) extremely frightened; he was scared shitless
shitlist n. a list of people who are out of favor
shittah n. source of a wood mentioned frequently in the Bible; probably a species of Acacia
shittim n. shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit
shittimwood n. deciduous tree of southeastern United States and Mexico; shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit
shitting n. the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
shitty adj. (informal) very bad
shiv n. a knife used as a weapon
shiva n. (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative; the family is sitting shiva
shivah n. (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
shivaree n. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
shiver n. reflex shaking caused by cold or fear or excitement; an almost pleasurable sensation of fright@v. tremble convulsively; shake, as from cold or fear
shivering adj. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze@n. a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
shivery adj. cold enough to cause shivers; felt all shivery; so scary as to cause chills and shudders
shlemiel n. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
shlep v. walk or tramp about; pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?
shlock n. (slang) merchandise that is shoddy or inferior
shlockmeister n. (slang) a merchant who deals in shoddy or inferior merchandise
shmear n. (slang) a batch of things that go together
shmooze v. chat in a friendly manner
shoal v. make shallow; become shallow@adj. full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals@n. a stretch of shallow water; a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide; a large group of fish
shoaly adj. full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals; shoaly waters
shoat n. a young pig
shock v. surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off; strike with disgust or revulsion; strike with horror or terror; collide violently; collect or gather into shocks; shock grain@n. a sudden state of violent emotional disturbance
shockable adj. capable of being shocked
shocked adj. struck with fear, dread, or consternation
shocker n. a shockingly bad person; a sensational message (in a film or play or novel)
shocking adj. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism; giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; the most shocking book of its time
shockingly adv. in a shocking manner or to a shocking degree; teachers were shockingly underpaid
shod adj. wearing footgear; used of certain religious orders who wear shoes
shodden adj. wearing footgear
shoddily adv. in a shoddy manner; a shoddily built house
shoddiness n. the quality of being cheaply imitative of something better; the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction
shoddy adj. cheap and shoddy; of inferior workmanship and materials@n. reclaimed wool fiber
shoe v. furnish with shoes@n. a covering shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material; (card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time
shoebill n. large stork-like bird of the valley of the White Nile with a broad bill suggesting a wooden shoe
shoebird n. large stork-like bird of the valley of the White Nile with a broad bill suggesting a wooden shoe
shoeblack n. a person who polishes shoes and boots
shoebox n. a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment); an oblong rectangular (usually cardboard) box designed to hold a pair of shoes
shoed adj. wearing footgear
shoeful n. the amount that a shoe will hold; he emptied out a shoeful of water
shoehorn v. make fit for a specific purpose@n. a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
shoelace n. a lace used for fastening shoes
shoeless adj. without shoes; shoeless Joe Jackson
shoemaker n. a person who makes or repairs shoes
shoemaking n. the shoemaker's trade
shoes n. a particular situation
shoeshop n. a shop where shoes are sold
shoestring n. a lace used for fastening shoes; a small amount of money; he managed it on a shoestring
shoetree n. a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn
shofar n. an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions
shogi n. (Japanese) a form of chess played on a board of 81 squares; each player has 20 pieces
shogun n. a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
shogunate n. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
shoji n. (Japanese) a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper
shone past tense of shine
shoo v. drive away by crying shoo!
shoofly n. (informal) an undercover police officer who investigates other policemen; a child's rocking chair with the seat built between two flat sides that are shaped to resemble an animal (such as a swan or duck)
shook n. a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
shoot n. a new branch; the act of shooting at targets@v. hit with a missile from a weapon; kill by firing a missile; fire a shot; make a film or photograph of something; shoot a movie; send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly;shoot a glance
shooter n. a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles; a person who shoots (as regards their ability); a poor shooter; a professional killer who uses a gun
shooting n. the act of firing a projectile; his shooting was slow but accurate; killing by gunfire
shootout n. a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
shop v. do one's shopping; do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of; shop around; not necessarily buying@n. a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod
shopfront n. the side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows
shophar n. an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions
shopkeeper n. a merchant who owns or manages a shop
shoplift v. steal in a store
shoplifter n. a thief who steals goods that are on display in a store
shoplifting n. the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
shopper n. someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
shopping n. searching for or buying goods or services: went shopping for a reliable plumber
shopsoiled adj. worn or faded from being on display in a store
shopwalker n. an employee of a retail store who supervises sales personnel and helps with customer problems; a floorwalker is called a shopwalker in England
shopwindow n. a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
shopworn adj. worn or faded from being on display in a store; shopworn merchandise at half price; repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
shore v. serve as a shore to; arrive on shore; of ships@adj. of or on or relating to the seashore; seashore resorts@n. the land along the edge of a body of water (a lake or ocean or river); a beam that is propped against a structure to provide support
shorebird n. any of numerous wading birds that frequent mostly seashores and estuaries
shoreline n. a boundary line between land and water
shoring n. the act of propping up with shores
shorn adj. having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers; picked up the baby's shorn curls from the floor
short adj. primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration@v. cheat someone by not returning him enough money@n. the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed@adv. quickly and without warning
shortage n. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required; a severe shortage (especially a shortage of food)
shortbread n. very rich thick butter cookie
shortcake n. very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream
shortcoming n. a failing or deficiency
shortcut n. a route shorter than the usual one
shorten v. make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration; reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; make short or shorter; shorten the skirt; become short or shorter; In winter, the days shorten
shortened adj. cut short; the shortened rope was easier to use; cut short in duration; her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking; shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another
shortening n. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods; act of decreasing in length: the dress needs shortening
shortest adj. most direct; took the shortest and most direct route to town
shortfall n. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
shortgrass n. any of various grasses that are short and can tolerate drought conditions; common on the dry upland plains just east of the Rocky Mountains
shorthand adj. written in abbreviated or symbolic form; shorthand notes@n. a method of writing rapidly
shorthanded adj. short of the regular or needed number of workers
shorthorn n. English breed of short-horned cattle
shortia n. any plant of the genus Shortia; evergreen perennial herbs with smooth leathery basal leaves and showy white solitary flowers
shortish adj. somewhat short
shortlist v. put someone or something on a short list
shortly adv. for a short time; he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive; in the near future; the book will appear shortly; in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; he said shortly that he didn't like it
shortness n. the property of being of short spatial extent; the property of being truncated or short; the property of being of short temporal extent; the property of being shorter than average stature; an abrupt discourteous manner
shorts n. (usually in the plural) trousers that end at the knee; (usually in the plural) underpants worn by men
shortsighted adj. lacking foresight or scope; shortsighted policies; (ophthalmology) inability to focus on near objects; not given careful consideration
shortstop n. (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position; the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between 2nd and 3rd base
shortwave n. a radio wave of 60-meter wavelength or less used especially in long-distance broadcasting
shot adj. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles@n. an attempt to score in a game; (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
shotgun n. a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
should v. be expected to: Parties should be fun; expresses an emotional, practical, or other reason for doing something:; You should call your mother-in-law; be logically necessary
shoulder v. lift onto one's shoulders; push with the shoulders; carry a burden, either real or metaphoric@n. the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm; a cut of beef from the shoulder of the animal
shouldered adj. having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form; stoop-shouldered
shout v. utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout; utter a sudden loud cry; utter aloud@n. a loud utterance
shouted adj. in a vehement outcry; his shouted words of encouragement could be heard over the crowd noises
shouter n. someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
shouting adj. noisy with or as if with loud cries and shouts; shouting fans@n. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators; it's all over but the shouting; uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
shove n. the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something); he gave the door a shove@v. come into rough contact with while moving; push roughly; press or force
shovel v. dig with or as if with a shovel; shovel sand@n. a tool for lifting loose material consisting of a curved container or scoop and a handle; the quantity a shovel can hold; a small tool for scooping coals or ashes in a fireplace
shovelboard n. a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface
shoveler n. freshwater duck of the northern hemisphere having a broad flat bill
shovelful n. the quantity a shovel can hold
shovelhead n. small harmless hammerhead having a spade-shaped head; abundant in bays and estuaries
show n. a public entertainment or exhibition; a remarkable show of skill@v. show or demonstrate something to an interested audience; establish the validity of something; provide evidence for
showboat n. a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River)
showcase n. a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect; it was a showcase for democracy in Africa; a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
showdown n. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
shower v. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns; spray or sprinkle with; take a shower; wash one's body in the shower@n. a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; they installed a shower in the bathroom
showerhead n. a perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather
showery adj. (of weather) wet by periods of rain; showery weather
showgirl n. a woman who dances in a chorus line
showily adv. in an ostentatious manner; in a fancy colorful manner
showiness n. extravagant elaborateness
showing n. the display of motion picture; something shown to the public
showjumping n. riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles
showman n. a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
showmanship n. the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner
showpiece n. the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
showplace n. a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty
showroom n. a room where merchandise (such as cars) is displayed; in England a showroom is called a saleroom
showy adj. marked by conspicuous display; a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet; elaborately or excessively ornamented; marked by extravagant display; (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
shrapnel n. contains lead pellets and explodes in flight
shred v. tear into shreds@n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount; a small piece of cloth
shredded adj. prepared by cutting; shredded cabbage
shreiking n. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shrew n. a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman; small mouselike long-snouted mammal related to moles
shrewd adj. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow; used of persons
shrewdly adv. in a shrewd manner
shrewdness n. intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
shrewish adj. continually complaining or faultfinding; a shrewish wife
shrewishly adv. in a shrewish manner
shrewishness n. a nature given to nagging or scolding
shrewmouse n. small mouselike long-snouted mammal related to moles
shriek n. sharp piercing cry; a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry@v. utter a shrill cry
shrieked adj. uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
shrieking n. sharp piercing cry@adj. loud and sustained; shrill and piercing; a horde of shrieking fans
shrift n. the act of being shriven
shrike n. any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals
shrill v. utter a shrill cry@adj. high-pitched and sharp; a shrill whistle
shrilling n. a continuing shrill noise@adj. continuous and piercing; clashing swords and shrilling trumpets
shrillness n. having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
shrilly adv. in a shrill voice; she sang rather shrilly
shrimp n. disparaging terms for small people; any of various edible decapod crustaceans; small slender-bodied chiefly marine decapod crustaceans with a long tail and single pair of pincers; many species are edible@v. fish for shrimp
shrimpfish n. slender tropical shallow-water East Indian fish covered with transparent plates
shrimpy adj. (used especially of persons) of inferior size
shrine v. enclose in a shrine, as of an object for religious purposes@n. a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
shrink v. wither, esp. with a loss of moisture; draw back, as with fear; reduce in size; reduce physically; Hot water will shrink the sweater; draw together; decrease in size, range, or extent@n. a physician who specializes in psychiatry
shrinkable adj. capable of being shrunk; a shrinkable fabric
shrinkage n. process or result of becoming less or smaller: the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage; the amount by which something shrinks
shrinking n. process or result of becoming less or smaller; the act of becoming less
shrinkwrap v. wrap something tightly with heated plastic that shrinks upon cooling
shrive v. confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
shrivel v. wither, esp. with a loss of moisture; decrease in size, range, or extent
shriveled adj. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture; shriveled leaves on the unwatered seedlings; lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness; the old woman's shriveled skin
shrivelled adj. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture; lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness; reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity
shroud v. cover as if with a shroud; form a cover like a shroud; wrap in a shroud@n. a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute; a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
shrouding adj. concealing by enclosing or wrapping as if in something that is not solid; hills concealed by shrouding mists
shrub n. a low woody perennial plant usually having several major branches
shrubbery n. an area where a number of shrubs are planted; a collection of shrubs growing together
shrubby adj. of or relating to or resembling a shrub
shrublet n. dwarf shrub
shrug v. raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation@n. a gesture involving the shoulders
shrunk adj. reduced in size by being drawn together
shrunken adj. lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness; a shrunken old man; reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity; the dollar's shrunken buying power
shuck v. remove the shucks from, as of certain vegetables@n. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
shucks n. something of little value; not worth shucks; an expression of disappointment or irritation
shudder n. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)@v. shake, as from cold or fear; tremble convulsively
shuddering adj. shaking convulsively or violently
shudderingly adv. with a shudder; shudderingly, she acknowledged to herself that she dared not face what lay before her
shuddery adj. so scary as to cause chills and shudders; the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge
shuffle n. the act of mixing cards haphazardly; walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet@v. walk by dragging one's feet; move about, move back and forth; mix so as to make a random order or arrangement; shuffle the cards
shuffleboard n. a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface
shuffler n. someone who walks without raising the feet
shuffling n. walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet; the act of mixing cards haphazardly@adj. moving about or around
shumac n. a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
shun v. avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of; expel from a community or group
shunning n. deliberately avoiding
shunt n. a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another; an arteriovenus shunt@v. transfer to another track, of trains
shunter n. a small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips
shush v. silence (someone) by uttering shush!
shut v. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; shut the window; become closed; prevent from entering; shut out@adj. not open; the door slammed shut; used especially of mouth or eyes; his eyes were shut against the sunlight
shutdown n. termination of operations
shuteye n. informal term for sleep
shutout n. a game in which one side fails to score
shutter v. close with shutters, as of doors and windows@n. a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure; a hinged blind for a window
shutterbug n. a photography enthusiast
shuttered adj. provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination; a church with a shuttered belfry and spire
shutting n. the act of closing something
shuttle v. travel back and forth between two points@n. a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers; used to play badminton; a bus or train or airplane that plies back and forth between two points; passes the weft thread between the warp threads
shuttlecock n. a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers; used to play badminton@v. send or toss to and fro, like a shuttlecock
shwa n. a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
shy adj. lacking self-confidence; easily startled or frightened; (informal) short; eleven is one shy of a dozen; wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; shy of strangers@n. a quick throw@v. start suddenly, as from fight
shyly adv. in a shy or timid or bashful manner; he smiled shyly
shyness n. a feeling of fear of embarrassment
shyster n. a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods
si n. the syllable naming the the seventh (subtonic) note of any musical scale in solmization
sialadenitis n. inflammation of the salivary glands
sialolith n. a stone formed in the salivary gland
siamang n. large black gibbon of Sumatra having the 2nd and 3rd toes partially united by a web
siamese adj. very similar; connecting two or more pipes or hoses or having such a connection; a Y-shaped siamese joint
sib n. a person's brother or sister; one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another
sibilant adj. produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f'. `s', `z', or `th' (in both `thin' and `then'))@n. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
sibilate v. pronounce with an initial sibilant; utter a sibilant; express or utter with a hiss; make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
sibling n. a person's brother or sister
sibyl n. a woman who tells fortunes; (ancient Greece and Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet
sibyllic adj. resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
sibylline adj. resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy; a kind of sibylline book with ready and infallible answers to questions; having a secret or hidden meaning
sic v. urge a dog to attack someone@adv. intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
sick v. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth@n. people who are sick@adj. not in good physical or mental health; feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit; affected with madness or insanity; having a strong distaste from surfeit
sickbay n. a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship)
sickbed n. the bed on which a sick person lies
sicken v. cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of; get sick; make sick or nauseated; turn one's stomach; make sick or ill
sickening adj. causing or able to cause nausea; a sickening stench
sickeningly adv. in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
sickeningness n. extreme unpalatability
sickish adj. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
sickle n. an implement for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
sicklepod n. cosmopolitan tropical herb or subshrub with yellow flowers and slender curved pods; a weed; sometimes placed in genus Cassia; North American rock cress having very long curved pods
sickly adj. unhealthy looking; somewhat ill or prone to illness; a sickly child
sickness n. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism; the state that precedes vomiting
sickroom n. a room to which a sick person is confined
side adj. located on a side@n. a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; they always sat on the right side of the church; one of two or more contesting groups (in games or war or politics)@v. take sides with
sidearm adj. (of pitches) made with the arm moving parallel to the ground; a sidearm pitch@adv. in a sidearm manner; he prefers to throw sidearm
sidebar n. (law) a courtroom conference between the lawyers and the judge in a trial that is held out of the jury's hearing; a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story
sideboard n. a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity; a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib; stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
sideburn n. beard grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)
sidecar n. orange_liqueur with lemon juice and brandy; a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle
sidekick n. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
sidelight n. vessels at night carry a red light on the port bow and a green light on the starboard bow
sideline n. a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field; an auxiliary line of merchandise; an auxiliary activity
sidelong adj. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; sidelong glances; situated at or extending to the side@adv. on the side; the plow lay sidelong on the ground
sidepiece n. a piece forming or contained in the side of something
sidereal adj. of or relating to the stars or constellations; sidereal bodies; (of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars; sidereal time
siderite n. iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate; a meteorite consisting principally of metallic iron
sideroblast n. an erythroblast having granules of ferritin
siderocyte n. an abnormal red blood cell containing granules of iron not bound in hemoglobin
sideropenia n. a deficiency of iron; results from inadequate iron in the diet or from hemorrhage
siderosis n. fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers
sidesaddle adv. on or as if on a sidesaddle; she rode sidesaddle@n. a saddle for a woman; rider sits with both feet on the same side of the horse
sideshow n. a subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event; instruction is not an educational sideshow; a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus)
sideslip n. an unexpected slide; a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
sidesman n. (Church of England) an assistant to the churchwarden; collects offerings of money in the church
sidesplitter n. a joke that seems extremely funny
sidesplitting adj. (informal) very funny; sidesplitting antics
sidesplittingly adv. in a very humorous manner
sidestep v. avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues@n. a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
sidestroke n. a swimming stroke in which the arms move forward and backward while the legs do a scissors kick
sideswipe v. strike from the side
sidetrack n. a short stretch of track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass@v. wander from a direct or straight course
sidewalk n. paved area for pedestrians; beside a street or roadway
sidewall n. the side of an automobile tire; a wall that forms the side of a structure
sideward adv. toward one side; turn the figure sideward
sidewards adv. toward one side
sideway adv. with one side forward or to the front; from the side; obliquely; toward one side
sideways adv. with one side forward or to the front; turned sideways to show the profile; from the side; obliquely; a picture lit sideways; toward one side; the car slipped sideways into the ditch; to toward or at one side@adj. used of movement
sidewinder n. small pale-colored desert rattlesnake of southwestern United States; body moves in an S-shaped curve; air-to-air missile with infrared homing device
sidewise adv. toward one side; a figure moving sidewise in the shadows; with one side forward or to the front; crabs seeming to walk sidewise; from the side; obliquely; scenes viewed sidewise
siding n. a short stretch of track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass; material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof
sidle v. move unobtrusively or furtively; The young man began to sidle near the pretty girl sitting on the log; move sideways
siege n. the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
siemens n. a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
sienna n. an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment
sierra n. a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline); a Spanish mackerel of western North America
siesta n. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
sieve v. examine in order to test suitability; separate by sifting, as of flour; also used for information@n. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
sift v. move as if through a sieve; separate by sifting, as of flour; also used for information
sifter n. a household sieve (as for flour)
sifting n. the act of winnowing
sigh v. heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily; utter with a sigh@n. an utterance made by exhaling audibly; a sound like a person sighing; she heard the sigh of the wind in the trees
sight n. an instance of visual perception; the sight of his wife brought him back to reality; anything that is seen; he was a familiar sight on the television or; the ability to see; the faculty of vision@v. catch sight of
sighted adj. able to see
sightedness n. use of the faculty of vision
sighting n. the act of observing
sightless adj. lacking sight
sightlessness n. lack of sight
sightly adj. visually appealing
sightsee v. visit famous or interesting sights
sightseeing n. going about to look at places of interest
sightseer n. a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
sigma n. the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
sigmoid adj. curved in two directions (like the letter S); of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
sigmoidal adj. of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
sigmoidectomy n. surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor)
sigmoidoscope n. an endoscope for examining the sigmoid colon
sign v. mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); Please sign here@adj. used of the language of the deaf@n. a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
signal adj. notably out of the ordinary@n. any communication that encodes a message; any incitement to action; he awaited the signal to start@v. converse silently and non-verbally; converse in sign language
signaler n. someone who communicates by signals
signaling n. any communication that encodes a message
signalization n. a conspicuous indication
signalize v. provide with traffic signals, as of an intersection; converse silently and non-verbally; converse in sign language; point out carefully and clearly; make conspicuous
signaller n. someone who communicates by signals
signally adv. as a signal; a term that is used signally rather than symbolically; in a signal manner; signally inappropriate methods
signalman n. a railroad employee in charge of signals and point in a railroad yard
signatory n. someone who signs and is bound by a document
signature n. your name written in your own handwriting; a distinguishing style; a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program; the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key
signboard n. a board on which advertisements can be posted
signed adj. having a handwritten signature; a signed letter; used of the language of the deaf
signer n. someone who can use sign language to communicate; someone who signs and is bound by a document
signet n. a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
significance n. the quality of being significant; do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power; a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; the significance of his remark became clear only later
significant adj. important in effect or meaning; a significant change in tax laws; fairly large
significantly adv. in a statistically significant way; the two groups differed significantly; in a significant manner; our budget will be significantly affected by these new cuts; in an important way or to an important degree
signification n. the message that is intended or expressed
significative adj. having a covert or special meaning
signify v. denote or connote; convey or express a meaning
signing n. language expressed by visible hand gestures
signior n. used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
signor n. used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
signora n. an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
signore n. an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
signorina n. an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to Miss with used before a name
signory n. the estate of a seigneur
signpost v. mark with a signpost, as of a path@n. a post bearing a sign that shows the way
sika n. small deer of Japan with slightly forked antlers
silage n. fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo
sild n. any of various young herrings (other than brislings) canned as sardines in Norway
silence v. cause to be quiet or not talk; get rid of, silence, or suppress@n. the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); there was a shocked silence: he gestured for silence; the absence of sound; he needed silence in order to sleep
silenced adj. reduced to silence; the silenced crowd waited expectantly
silencer n. a device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
silene n. any plant of the genus Silene
silent adj. marked by absence of sound; a silent house; failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to; the witness remained silent; (of film) having no spoken dialogue and usually no soundtrack; a silent movie
silently adv. without speaking
silenus n. any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs)
silesia n. a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings
silex n. a pure form of finely ground silica
silhouette n. an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow); a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color@v. project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette; represent by a silhouette
silica n. a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid; various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechartelierite
silicate n. a salt or ester derived from silicic acid
siliceous adj. relating to or containing or resembling silica; gritrock is siliceous sandstone
silicide n. any of various compounds of silicon with a more electropositive element or radical
silicious adj. relating to or containing or resembling silica
silicle n. short broad silique occurring in some cruciferous plants
silicon n. a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
silicone n. any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation
silicosis n. a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate
siliqua n. narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae
silique n. narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae
silk n. a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae; fibers from silkworm cocoons provide threads for knitting
silken adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface; silken eyelashes
silkgrass n. valuable forage grass of dry upland areas and plains of western North America to northern Mexico
silkily adv. in a silky manner; the young wheat shone silkily
silkiness n. the smooth feel of silk fabric
silklike adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface; a silklike fabric
silks n. the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
silkscreen v. print by silkscreen
silkweed n. any of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts
silkwood n. a fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves
silkworm n. hairless white caterpillar of the Chinese silkworm moth; source of most commercial silk; larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon
silky adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface; silky skin
sill n. a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure; (geology) a flat (usually horizontal) mass of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock
sillabub n. spiced hot milk with rum or wine; sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor
silliness n. a ludicrous folly; an impulsive scatterbrained manner
silly adj. (informal terms); a silly idea; lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; silly giggles; inspiring scornful pity; (informal) dazed from or as if from repeated blows; knocked silly by the impact@n. a word used for misbehaving children
silo n. a cylindrical tower used for storing silage; an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired
siloxane n. any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms
silt n. mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake@v. become chocked with silt, of rivers and lakes
siltstone n. a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt
silty adj. full of silt; silty soil
silurid n. Old World freshwater catfishes having naked skin and a long anal fin more or less merged with the eellike caudal fin
silva n. the forest trees growing in a country or region
silvan adj. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions@n. a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
silver n. a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal@adj. made from or largely consisting of silver; silver bracelets@v. coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam
silverback n. an adult male gorilla with gray hairs across the back
silverberry n. deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits
silverbush n. silvery hairy European shrub with evergreen foliage and pale yellow flowers; deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits
silverfish n. silver-gray wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing; a silvery variety of Carassius auratus
silverish adj. lustrous gray; covered with or tinged with the color of silver
silverlace n. shrubby perennial of the Canary Islands having white flowers and leaves and hairy stems covered with dust-like down; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
silvern adj. resembling or reminiscent of silver; a soft silvern voice; having the white lustrous sheen of silver; a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap
silverplate v. plate with silver; silverplate a watch
silverpoint n. a drawing made with a silver-tipped instrument on specially prepared paper (15th & 16th centuries)
silverrod n. plant of eastern North America having creamy white flowers
silverside n. small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; found along the Atlantic coast of the United States
silversides n. small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; found along the Atlantic coast of the United States; the common North American shiner
silversmith n. someone who makes or repairs articles of silver
silverspot n. butterfly with silver spots on the underside of the hind wings
silversword n. low-growing plant found only in volcanic craters on Hawaii having rosettes of narrow pointed silver-green leaves and clusters of profuse red-purple flowers on a tall stem
silvertip n. powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
silvervine n. ornamental vine of eastern Asia having yellow edible fruit and leaves with silver-white markings
silverware n. tableware made of silver, silver_plate, pewter, stainless_steel
silverweed n. any of various twining shrubs of the genus Argyreia having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers; low-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; northern United States; Europe; Asia
silverwork n. decorative work made of silver
silverworker n. someone who makes or repairs articles of silver
silvery adj. resembling or reminiscent of silver; singing in her silvery tones; having the white lustrous sheen of silver; repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen
silvex n. a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals
silviculture n. the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests
simal n. East Indian silk cotton tree yielding fibers inferior to kapok
simazine n. a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops)
simian adj. relating to or resembling an ape; simian features@n. an ape or monkey
similar adj. marked by correspondence or resemblance; similar food at similar prices; having the same or similar characteristics; resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
similarity n. the quality of being similar
similarly adv. in like or similar manner; He was similarly affected
simile n. a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
similitude n. similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things; a duplicate copy
simmer n. temperature just below the boiling point: the stew remained at a simmer for hours@v. boil slowly at low temperature; simmer the sauce
simmering n. cooking in a boiling liquid
simnel n. a crisp bread of fine white flour; (British) a fruitcake (sometimes covered with almond paste) eaten at mid-Lent or Easter or Christmas
simonize v. to polish with or as if with wax
simony n. traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
simoom n. a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa
simoon n. a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa
simper v. smile affectedly or derisively
simperingly adv. with a lack of courage and determination; simperingly, the accused begged for mercy
simple n. (archaic) any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties@adj. not complex or complicated or involved; a simple problem; not involved or complicated; a simple game; apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
simpleness n. the quality of being simple or uncompounded
simpleton n. a person lacking intelligence or common sense
simplex adj. (telecommunication) allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time; simplex system
simplicity n. the quality of being simple or uncompounded; the simplicity of a crystal; a lack of penetration or subtlety; they took advantage of her simplicity; absence of affectation or pretense; freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
simplification n. elimination of superfluous details; the act of reducing complexity
simplified adj. made easy or uncomplicated; reduced in complexity; a useful if somewhat simplified classification system
simplify v. make less complex; make simpler or easier; We had to simplify the instructions
simplistic adj. unrealistically simple
simply adv. and nothing more; it is simply a matter of time; (intensifier) absolutely; it's simply beautiful!; absolutely; altogether; really; we are simply broke
simulacrum n. an insubstantial or vague semblance; a likeness of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
simulate v. produce a copy of; enact or perform again; make a pretence of
simulated adj. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; a purse of simulated aligator hide; reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character; under simulated combat conditions
simulation n. the act of simulating; a theoretical account based on a similarity between the model and the phenomena that are to be explained; it was a computer simulation of problem solving
simulator n. a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
simulcast n. a broadcast that is carried simultaneously by radio and television (or by FM and AM radio)
simultaneity n. happening or existing or done at the same time
simultaneous adj. occurring or operating at the same time
simultaneously adv. at the same instant; they spoke simultaneously
sin v. commit a sin; violate a law of God; commit a faux pas or fault@n. estrangement from god; an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will; the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet; (colloquial) violent and excited activity
sinapism n. a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient
since adv. from a past time until now; have lived there ever since; backward in time; ago; died long since; since prep. in the period after; changes made since the war; continuously from; has been here since 1955; since conj. from the time when
sincere adj. open and genuine; not deceitful; he was a good man, decent and sincere; characterized by firm belief in the validity of your opinions; an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
sincerely adv. with sincerity; without pretense; she praised him sincerely for his victory; written formula for ending a letter
sincerity n. an earnest and sincere feeling; the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical; his sincerity inspired belief; a quality of naturalness and simplicity; the simple sincerity of folk songs
sinciput n. the front part of the head or skull (including the forehead)
sine n. ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse
sinecure n. a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached; an office that involves minimal duties
sinew n. a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment; muscular strength
sinewy adj. full of sinews; especially impossible to chew; consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
sinful adj. characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; he said it was sinful to wear lipstick; having committed unrighteous acts; a sinful person
sinfulness n. estrangement from god
sing v. deliver by singing; produce musical tones with the voice; to make melodious sounds; make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound; divulge information or secrets; spill the beans
singable adj. suitable for singing
singe v. burn superficially or lightly@n. a surface burn
singer n. a person who sings
singing adj. (music) smooth and flowing@n. the act of singing vocal music; disclosing information or giving evidence about another
single v. hit a one-base hit, in baseball@n. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base; the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number@adj. existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
singleness n. without hypocrisy: the singleness of his motives could not be questioned; the quality of concentrating on one central objective: his singleness of purpose
singles n. badminton played with one person on each side; tennis played with one person on each side
singlestick n. a stick used instead of a sword for fencing
singlet n. a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
singleton n. a single object (as distinguished from a pair); a set containing a single member; in a bridge hand as initially dealt: a holding of a single card in a suit
singletree n. whiffletree
singly adv. one by one; one at a time; they were arranged singly; apart from others; the fine points are treated singly
singsong adj. uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting; a singsong manner of speaking@n. a regular and monotonous rising and falling intonation; (British) informal group singing of popular songs@v. speak, chant, or declaim in a singsong
singular n. the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton@adj. unusual or striking; such poise is singular in one so young; beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; singular behavior
singularity n. the quality of being one of a kind; that singularity distinguished him from all his companions; strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual
singularize v. distinguish as singular
singularly adv. in a singular manner or to a singular degree
singultus n. a quick reflex inspiration suddenly checked by closure of the glottis producing an audible sound
sinister adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; sinister storm clouds; stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable; (heraldry) on or starting from the wearer's left; bar sinister
sinistral adj. of or on the left; a sinistral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the left when facing the observer; preferring to use left foot or hand or eye; sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye
sinistrality n. preference for using the left hand
sinistrorsal adj. (botany) spiraling upward from right to left
sinistrorse adj. (botany) spiraling upward from right to left; sinistrorse vines
sink n. a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe@v. fall or drop to a lower place or level; cause to sink; pass into a specified state or condition; go_under,; descend into some soft substance; sink; fall heavily or suddenly
sinkable adj. capable of being sunk
sinker n. a small ring-shaped friedcake; a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate
sinkhole n. a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof
sinking n. a descent as through liquid (especially through water); they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic; a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength); after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market
sinless adj. free from sin
sinlessness n. the state of being free from sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil
sinner n. a person who sins (without repenting)
sinning n. an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will@adj. transgressing a moral or divine law
sinoper n. a red ocher formerly used as a pigment
sinopia n. a red ocher formerly used as a pigment
sinopis n. a red ocher formerly used as a pigment
sinter v. used of powdery metals or ores; to cause to become a coherent mass by heating without melting
sintered adj. formed into a mass by heat and pressure
sinuate adj. curved or curving in and out; having a strongly waved margin alternately concave and convex
sinuosity n. having curves; he hated the sinuosity of mountain roads
sinuous adj. curved or curving in and out
sinuousness n. having curves
sinus n. an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface; any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull; a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel
sinusitis n. inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
sinusoid n. tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ; the curve of y=sin x
sinusoidal adj. having a succession of waves or curves
sinusoidally adv. in a sinusoidal manner
sip n. a small drink@v. drink in sips
siphon v. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon@n. a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
siphonophore n. a floating or swimming oceanic colony of polyps often transparent or showily colored
sipper n. someone who drinks by sucking or sipping
sipping n. drinking small amounts slowly
sipunculid n. small unsegmented marine worm that when disturbed retracts its anterior portion into the body giving the appearance of a peanut
sir n. term of address for a man
sirdar n. an important person in India
sire n. a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority; the founder of a family; male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse@v. make children
siren n. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive; a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound; a device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning
sirenian n. any of two families of large herbivorous aquatic mammals with paddle-shaped tails and flipper-like forelimbs and no hind limbs
siriasis n. sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
siris n. large spreading Old World tree having large leaves and globose clusters of greenish-yellow flowers and long seed pods that clatter in the wind
sirloin n. the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump
sirocco n. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
sirrah n. formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
sirup n. a thick sweet sticky liquid
sis n. a female person who has the same parents as another person
sisal n. a plant fiber used for making rope; Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope
sise n. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
sisham n. East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; yields a compact dark brown durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties
siskin n. small sharp-billed yellow-and-black Eurasian finch
siss v. express or utter with a hiss; make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
sissified adj. having unsuitable feminine qualities
sissiness n. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
sissoo n. East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; yields a compact dark brown durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties
sissu n. East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; yields a compact dark brown durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties
sissy n. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive@adj. having unsuitable feminine qualities
sissyish adj. having unsuitable feminine qualities
sister adj. being associated as a companion or associate; sister ship@n. a female person who has the same parents as another person; my sister married a musician; a female person who is a fellow member (of a sorority or labor union or other group)
sisterhood n. the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
sisterlike adj. like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
sisterly adj. like or characteristic of or befitting a sister; sisterly kindness
sistership n. the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
sit v. be seated; sit around, often unused; take a seat; be in session, as of courts of law, for example; as for artistic purposes; sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions; act as a baby-sitter
sitar n. a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets
sitcom n. a situation comedy
site n. the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located): a good site for the school; physical position in relation to the surroundings@v. assign a location to
sitter n. a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home
sitting adj. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks@n. the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait); he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting
situate v. determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of; place firmly
situated adj. situated in a particular spot or position; nicely situated on a quiet riverbank
situating n. the act of putting something in a certain place or location
situation n. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; the present international situation is dangerous
six n. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one@adj. denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
sixer n. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
sixfold adj. having six units or components@adv. by a factor of six; the population of this town increased sixfold when gold was found in the surrounding hills
sixpence n. a small British coin worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
sixpenny adj. costing 6 cents (US) or 6 pence (Britain); of trifling worth
sixsome n. six people considered as a unit
sixteen n. the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one@adj. being one more than fifteen
sixteenth n. position 16 is a countable series of things@adj. coming next after the fifteenth in position
sixth n. position six in a countable series of things; a sixth part; the musical interval between one note and another six notes away from it@adj. coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
sixthly adv. in the sixth place; sixthly, we cannot afford a vacation
sixties n. the decade from 1960 to 1969; the time of life between 60 and 70
sixtieth n. position 60 in a countable series of things@adj. the ordinal number of sixty in counting order
sixty adj. being ten more than fifty@n. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six
sizable adj. fairly large; a sizable fortune; large in amount or extent or degree; a sizable fortune
size v. cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance); sort according to size@n. the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)@adj. (used in combination) the economy-size package
sizeable adj. fairly large; large in amount or extent or degree
sizeableness n. unusual largeness in size or extent
sized adj. having a specified size; having the surface treated or coated with sizing
sizing n. any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
sizz v. express or utter with a hiss; make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
sizzle v. make a sound like frying fat; seethe with deep anger or resentment; burn or sear with a sizzling sound
sizzling adj. hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound; a sizzling steak; characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement; sizzling political issues
skate v. move along on skates; The Dutch often skate along the canals in winter@n. worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
skateboard n. a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position@v. ride on a skateboard
skateboarder n. someone who skates on a skateboard
skateboarding n. the sport of skating on a skateboard
skater n. someone who skates
skates n. worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
skating n. the sport of gliding on skates
skedaddle v. run away, as if in a panic
skeet n. the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird
skeg n. a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost
skein n. coils of worsted yarn
skeletal adj. of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton; the skeletal system; very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys
skeleton n. the hard structure that provides a frame for the body of an animal; the internal structure that gives an artifact its shape; the building has a steel skeleton
skep n. a large round wicker basket (used on farms); a domed beehive made of twisted straw
skepful n. the quantity a skep can hold
skeptic n. someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
skeptical adj. denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles; marked by or given to doubt; a skeptical attitude
skeptically adv. with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
skepticism n. doubt about the truth of something; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
sketch n. preliminary drawing for later elaboration; brief description; short descriptive summary (of events); a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine@v. make a sketch of; describe roughly or briefly
sketchblock n. a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn
sketchbook n. a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn
sketcher n. someone who draws sketches
sketchily adv. in a sketchy incomplete manner; he explained sketchily
sketchiness n. incompleteness of details
sketchy adj. giving only major points; lacking completeness; a sketchy account
skew adj. having an oblique or slanting direction or position; the picture was skew@v. turn or place at an angle
skewed adj. having an oblique or slanting direction or position
skewer v. drive a skewer through; skewer the meat for the BBQ@n. a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted
skewness n. an oblique or slanting asymmetry
ski n. narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used for gliding over snow@v. move along on skis
skiagram n. a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)
skiagraph n. a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)
skiagraphy n. the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light
skibob n. a vehicle resembling a bicycle but having skis instead of wheels; the rider wears short skis for balancing
skid n. an unexpected slide@v. slide without control, as of a car that does not grip the road; elevate onto skids; apply a brake or skid to; slide sideways
skidpan n. (British) a surface on which cars can be made to skid so that drivers can practice controlling them
skier n. someone who skis
skiff n. any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
skiffle n. (British) a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments
skiing n. a sport in which participants must travel on skis
skilful adj. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
skilfully adv. with skill
skill n. an ability that has been acquired by training; ability to produce solutions in some problem domain; the skill of a well-trained boxer
skilled adj. having or showing or requiring special skill; only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team
skillet n. a pan used for frying foods
skilletfish n. clingfish with typical skillet shape
skillful adj. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; a lesser-known but no less skillful composer; done with delicacy and skill
skillfully adv. with skill; fragments of a nearly complete jug, skillfully restored at the institute of archaeology
skillfulness n. the state of being cognitively skillful
skilly n. a thin porridge or soup (usually oatmeal and water flavored with meat)
skim n. reading or glancing through quickly@v. travel on the surface of water; move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of; examine hastily; cause to skip over a surface@adj. used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skimmed adj. used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed; she can drink skimmed milk but should avoid butter
skimmer n. a stiff straw hat with a flat crown; gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food
skimming n. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid; reading or glancing through quickly; failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it; the act of brushing against while passing
skimp v. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially; limit in quality or quantity; scratch and scrimp; supply sparingly, with a meager allowance
skimpily adv. in a skimpy manner; a skimpily dressed woman
skimpy adj. containing little excess; a skimpy allowance
skin v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling; bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; remove the bark of a tree@n. a natural protective covering of the body; site of the sense of touch; your skin is the largest organ of your body
skinflint n. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
skinhead n. a young person who belongs to a British or American group that shave their heads and gather at rock concerts or engage in white supremacist demonstrations
skink n. alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
skinned adj. having the skin scraped off; skinned knees and scraped elbows
skinniness n. the bodily property of lacking flesh
skinny adj. having unattractive thinness; a child with skinny freckled legs@n. slang terms for inside information
skint adj. lacking funds; `skint' is a British slang term
skintight adj. so tight as to cling to the skin; skintight jeans
skip v. bypass; intentionally fail to attend; jump lightly; leave (very informal usage); skip town; bound off one point after another; cause to skip over a surface@n. a gait in which steps and hops alternate; a mistake resulting from neglect
skipjack n. oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito; medium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna
skipper v. work as the skipper on a vessel@n. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship; the naval officer in command of a military ship
skirl n. the sound of (the chanter of) a bagpipe@v. fly around, as of paper on the sidewalk, or clothes in a dryer, or rising smoke in the wind
skirmish v. engage in a skirmish@n. a minor short-term fight
skirmisher n. someone who skirmishes (e.g., as a member of a scouting party)
skirret n. an Asiatic herb cultivated in Europe for its sweet edible tuberous root
skirt n. the part of a garment below the waist; a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women@v. avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues; pass around or about; move along the border; form the edge or
skirting adj. being all around the edges; enclosing; the room's skirting board needs painting
skis n. narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used for gliding over snow
skit n. a short theatrical episode
skitter v. to move about or proceed hurriedly; glide easily along a surface; cause to skip over a surface; twitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water
skittish adj. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
skittishly adv. in a skittish manner; the horse pranced around skittishly
skittishness n. characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright
skittle n. a bowling pin of the type used in ninepins (or (in England) skittles)@v. play skittles
skittles n. bowling down an alley at a target of nine wooden pins
skive v. remove the surface of; skive leather
skivvies n. men's underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts
skivvy n. (British) a female domestic servant who does all kinds of menial work; men's underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts
skreak v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door; utter a harsh abrupt scream
skreigh v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door; utter a harsh abrupt scream
skriech v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door; utter a harsh abrupt scream
skriegh v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door
skua n. gull-like jaeger of northern seas
skulduggery n. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
skulk v. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner; avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill; move stealthily
skulker n. someone shirking their duty; someone waiting in concealment
skulking adj. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; someone skulking in the shadows@n. evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
skull n. the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
skullcap n. rounded brimless hat fitting the crown of the head; the dome of the skull
skullduggery n. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
skunk n. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared@v. defeat by a lurch, as in certain card games
skunkbush n. deciduous shrub of California with unpleasantly scented usually trivoliate leaves and edible fruit
skunkweed n. tall sticky-leaved herb of the Rocky Mountains having an offensive smell
sky v. throw or toss with a light motion@n. outer space as viewed from the earth
skydiver n. a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
skylark n. brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height@v. play or romp around; play jokes or romp; play boisterously
skylight n. a window in a roof to admit daylight
skyline n. the outline of objects seen against the sky; the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
skyrocket v. shoot up abruptly@n. propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon; sends a firework display high into the sky
skysail n. the sail above the royal on a square-rigger
skyscraper n. a very tall building with many storeys
skyward adv. toward the sky@adj. directed toward heaven or the sky
skywards adv. toward the sky; look skywards!
skywriting n. writing formed in the sky by smoke released from an airplane
slab n. thick piece of something
slabber v. let saliva drivel from the mouth
slack v. avoid responsibilities and work, be idle@n. a noticeable decline in performance:; a sudden slack in output; a stretch of water without current or movement; suddenly they were in slack water@adj. not tense or taut
slacken v. become slow or slower; make less active or fast; become looser or slack; make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
slackening n. an occurrence of control or strength weakening; :; the slackening of the wind
slacker n. a person who shirks their work or duty
slacking n. the evasion of work or duty
slackly adv. in a relaxed manner; not rigid
slackness n. the condition of being loose (not taut); he hadn't counted on the slackness of the rope
slacks n. (usually in the plural) pants for casual wear
slag n. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
slagheap n. pile of waste matter from coal mining etc
slain n. people who have been slain (as in battle)@adj. killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in slain warriors
slake v. satisfy (thirst); make less active or intense; cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water, as of lime
slaked adj. allayed
slalom n. a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles@v. race on skis around obstacles
slam n. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge; an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect@v. close violently; strike violently; dance the slam dance; throw violently
slander n. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another; the act of defaming@v. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
slanderer n. one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
slanderous adj. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
slang n. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; their speech was full of slang expressions@v. use slang or vulgar language; fool or hoax
slangily adv. with slang; in a slangy manner; he expresses himself slangily
slanginess n. casualness in use of language
slangy adj. constituting or expressed in slang or given to the use of slang; a slangy expression
slant v. lie obliquely; present with a bias; to incline or bend from a vertical position; heel over@n. a biased way of looking at or presenting something; degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
slanted adj. having an oblique or slanted direction; favoring one person or side over another
slanting adj. having an oblique or slanted direction
slantingly adv. with a slant
slantwise adv. at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction
slap adv. (informal) directly; ran slap into her@n. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand); the act of smacking something@v. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
slapdash adj. marked by great carelessness; slapdash work@adv. in a slapdash manner; the shelves were put up slapdash; (informal) directly
slaphappy adj. cheerfully irresponsible; (informal) dazed from or as if from repeated blows; slaphappy with exhaustion
slapped adj. struck with especially the open hand; wondered which was the worse punishment, her slapped face or her injured feelings
slapshot n. a fast shot made with a short powerful swing of the hockey stick
slapstick adj. characterized by horseplay and physical action; slapstick style of humor@n. a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes; two paddles hinged together
slash v. cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete; beat severely with a whip or rod; cut open; cut drastically@n. a wound made by cutting; an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)
slashed adj. patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes; having long and narrow ornamental cuts showing an underlying fabric; a slashed doublet; wounded by cutting deeply; had a slashed cheek from the broken glass
slashing adj. as if striking with slashing blows; his slashing demon-ridden cadenza@n. a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument
slat v. equip with slats; bar with slats; close the slats of (windows)@n. a thin strip (wood or metal)
slate v. choose someone for a job or function; enter on a list or slate for an election; cover with slate@n. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate; thin layers of rock used for roofing
slater n. any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
slatey adj. resembling or containing slate; of the color of slate or granite
slather v. spread thickly
slating n. thin layers of rock used for roofing; a severely critical attack; the reviewers gave his book a sound slating; the act of laying slates for a roof
slattern n. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets; a dirty untidy woman
slatternliness n. in the manner of a slattern
slatternly adj. used especially of women
slaty adj. resembling or containing slate; of the color of slate or granite; the slaty sky of dawn
slaughter n. the killing of animals (as for food); a sound defeat; the savage and excessive killing of people@v. kill; used of animals, but also used for people to indicate brutality; kill a large number of people indiscriminately
slaughterer n. a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market
slaughterhouse n. a building where animals are butchered
slaughterous adj. accompanied by bloodshed
slave n. a person who is owned by someone; someone who works as hard as a slave@v. work very hard, like a slave@adj. held in servitude; he was born of slave parents; concerned with slaves; slave quarters
slaveholder n. someone who owns slaves
slaveholding adj. where slavery was legal; the slaveholding South
slaveless adj. where slavery was prohibited
slavelike adj. suitable for a slave or servant
slaver v. let saliva drivel from the mouth@n. a person engaged in slave trade; someone who owns slaves
slavery n. the state of being under the control of another person; the practice of slaveholding; work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay
slavey n. (British) a female domestic servant who does all kinds of menial work
slavish adj. blindly imitative; a slavish copy of the original; abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant; slavish devotion to her job ruled her life
slavishly adv. in a slavish manner; his followers slavishly believed in his new diet
slaw n. basically shredded cabbage
slay v. kill intentionally and with premeditation
slayer n. someone who causes the death of a person or animal
slaying n. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being
sleaze n. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
sleazy adj. of cloth; thin and loosely woven; the coat has a sleazy lining; (informal) of very poor quality; morally degraded; sleazy characters hanging around casinos
sled v. ride (on) a sled@n. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
sledder n. someone who rides a sled
sledding n. the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh; advancing toward a goal; or the proposal faces tough sledding
sledge n. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow; a heavy long-handle hammer used to drive stakes or wedges@v. ride in a sleigh; transport in a sleigh; travel with a sledge; beat with a sledgehammer
sledgehammer v. beat with a sledgehammer@n. a heavy long-handle hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
sleek adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface; sleek black fur; well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed; sleek figures in expensive clothes@v. make slick or smooth
sleekly adv. in a sleek glossy manner; the wet road was shining sleekly
sleekness n. the smooth feel of silk fabric
sleep n. a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; he didn't get enough sleep last night; a torpid state resembling sleep; a period of time spent sleeping@v. be asleep
sleeper n. a person who is sleeping; one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; the British call a railroad tie a sleeper; a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
sleepily adv. in a sleepy manner; the two children who were snuggled sleepily in the back of the car
sleepiness n. a very sleepy state; sleepiness causes many driving accidents
sleeping adj. (heraldry) lying with head on paws as if sleeping; lying asleep; don't wake the sleeping children@n. the state of being asleep; quiet and inactive restfulness; the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate
sleepless adj. experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; lay sleepless all night; without having the eyes closed or covered by the eyelids
sleeplessly adv. without sleep; in a sleepless manner; he was lying in bed sleeplessly
sleeplessness n. a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
sleepwalk v. walk in one's sleep
sleepwalker n. someone who walks about in their sleep
sleepwalking n. walking by a person who is asleep
sleepy adj. ready to fall asleep; beginning to feel sleepy
sleepyhead n. a sleepy person
sleepyheaded adj. ready to fall asleep; sleepyheaded students
sleet n. partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)@v. precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow
sleety adj. consisting of or of the nature of frozen or partially frozen rain
sleeve n. the part of a garment that is attached at armhole and covers the arm; small case into which an object fits
sleeved adj. made with sleeves or sleeves especially as specified; often used in combination; sleeved garments
sleeveless adj. having no sleeves; sleeveless summer dresses; unproductive of success; a sleeveless errand
sleigh n. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow@v. ride (on) a sled
sleight n. adroitness in using the hands
slender adj. being of delicate or slender build; very narrow; having little width in proportion to the length or height; a slender pole; small in quantity; slender wages; gracefully slender; moving and bending with ease
slenderize v. make slender or appear to be slender; take off weight
slenderly adv. in a slim or slender manner; a slenderly built woman; to a meager degree or in a meager manner; the area is slenderly endowed with natural resources
slenderness n. relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width; the property of an attractively thin person
slept v. past tense and past participle of sleep
sleuth n. a detective who follows a trail
sleuthhound n. a detective who follows a trail; a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
sleuthing n. the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator
slew n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent@v. turn sharply; change direction abruptly; slide sideways
slews n. a large number or amount
slice v. make a clean cut through; in golf: hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the right@n. a share of something; a slice of the company's revenue; a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; a slice of bread
sliced adj. prepared by cutting; sliced tomatoes; used of meat; cut into pieces for serving
slicer n. a mechanical device for cutting; usually with a revolving blade; especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese
slicing n. the act of cutting into slices
slick n. a slippery smoothness@v. make slick or smooth@adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface; slick seals and otters; made slick by e.g. ice or grease; sidewalks slick with ice; having only superficial plausibility
slicked adj. (of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
slicker n. a raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
slickly adv. with superficial plausibility
slickness n. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way; a kind of fluent easy superficiality; a slippery smoothness; he could feel the slickness of the tiller
slide v. slide sideways; to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly@n. flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study; (geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc.
slider n. someone who races the luge; freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets; a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown
sliding adj. being a smooth continuous motion
slight n. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)@adj. having little substance or significance; slight evidence; almost no or at least some; very little@v. give little attention or respect to
slightest adj. (usually follows `the') most meager; didn't have the slightest chance
slighting adj. tending to diminish or disparage; a slighting remark
slightingly adv. in a disparaging manner
slightly adv. to a small degree or extent; the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other; in a slim or slender manner; slightly built
slightness n. the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous; smallness of stature; the property of an attractively thin person
slim adj. being of delicate or slender build; a slim girl with straight blonde hair; small in quantity; a slim chance of winning@v. take off weight
slime v. cover or stain with slime@n. any thick messy substance
slimed adj. covered with or resembling slime
sliminess n. a property resembling or being covered with slime; the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions
slimly adv. in a slim or slender manner
slimness n. the property of an attractively thin person
slimy adj. covered with or resembling slime; a slimy substance covered the rocks
sling v. hurl as if with a sling@n. liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice; a wide piece of cloth hanging from around the neck to support an injured arm; Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
slinger n. a person who uses a sling to throw something
slinging n. throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
slingshot n. Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
slink v. walk stealthily
slip n. a socially awkward or tactless act; an inadvertent mistake@v. move stealthily; insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; slide sideways; get worse; move smoothly and easily; to make a mistake or be incorrect; pass on stealthily
slipcover n. a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture
slipknot n. a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made
slipover n. a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
slippage n. a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping
slipper n. a low shoe that can be slip on and off easily; usually worn indoors
slippered adj. shod with slippers
slipperiness n. a slippery smoothness; the quality of being a slippery rascal
slipperwort n. any garden plant of the genus Calceolaria having flowers with large inflated slipper-shaped lower lip
slippery adj. being such as to cause things to slip or slide; slippery sidewalks; not to be trusted
slipping adj. moving as on a slippery surface; his slipping and slithering progress over the ice
slippy adj. being such as to cause things to slip or slide; the streets are still slippy from the rain
slipshod adj. marked by great carelessness; slipshod spelling
slipstick n. a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators
slipstream n. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
slipup n. an inadvertent mistake
slipway n. sloping way down to the water where ships are built or repaired
slit n. a long narrow opening; obscene terms for female genitals@v. make a clean cut through; slit her throat; cut a slit into; slit the throat of the victim@adj. having a long narrow cut; his poor slit throat
slither v. to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
slithering adj. moving as on a slippery surface; his slipping and slithering progress over the ice
slithery adj. having a slippery surface or quality; slithery mud
slitted adj. having a narrow opening; a knife with a slitted blade
sliver v. divide into slivers or splinters; break up into splinters or slivers; form into slivers, as of wool@n. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something; a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
slivery adj. resembling or consisting of or embedded with long slender fragments of (especially) wood having sharp points
slivovitz n. Hungarian plum brandy
slob n. a coarse obnoxious person
slobber n. saliva spilling from the mouth@v. let saliva drivel from the mouth
sloe n. wild plum of northeastern United States having dark purple fruits with yellow flesh; a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits; small sour dark purple fruit of especially the Allegheny plum bush
slog v. work doggedly or persistently; walk heavily, as when weary, or through mud; D.H. Lawrence; strike heavily, esp. with the fist or a bat
slogan n. a favorite saying of a sect or political group
sloganeer v. coin new slogans@n. someone who coins and uses slogans to promote a cause
sloganeering n. persuasion by means of empty slogans
slogger n. someone who works slowly and monotonously; a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
sloop n. a single-masted sailing vessel
slop n. wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk@v. cause to flow or overflow; walk through mud or mire; ladle clumsily; slop the food onto the plate; feed pigs
slope v. be at an angle@n. an elevated geological formation; he climbed the steep slope; the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
sloped adj. having an oblique or slanted direction
sloping adj. having an oblique or slanted direction; having a slanting form or direction; an area of gently sloping hills
slopingly adv. with a slant
slopped adj. slang for `drunk'
sloppily adv. in a sloppy manner; this work was done rather sloppily
sloppiness n. untidiness in personal appearance
sloppy adj. lacking neatness or order; a sloppy room; marked by great carelessness; sloppy workmanship
slops n. wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk; cheap clothing (as issued to sailors)
slopseller n. (British) a dealer in cheap ready-made clothing
slopshop n. a store that sells cheap ready-made clothing
slosh v. make a splashing sound; of liquids; walk through mud or mire; spill or splash copiously or clumsily; slosh paint all over the walls
sloshed adj. slang for `drunk'
slot v. assign a time slot; slot a television programs@n. a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable; he developed a version of slot grammar
sloth n. a disinclination to work or exert yourself; any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits
slothful adj. disinclined to work or exertion; slothful employees
slothfulness n. a disinclination to work or exert yourself
slouch n. an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions: he's no slouch when it comes to baseball; a stooping carriage in standing and walking@v. assume a drooping posture or carriage; walk slovenly
slouched adj. with shoulders drooping
slouchily adv. in a slouchy manner; slouchily dressed
slouching adj. with shoulders drooping
slouchingly adv. with a slouching gait or posture; he stood slouchingly at the garden gate
slouchy adj. lacking stiffness in form or posture; a slouchy sweater
slough v. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; of animals@n. a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou); a hollow filled with mud; any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
sloughing n. the process whereby something is shed
sloughy adj. (of soil) soft and watery; the sloughy edge of the pond
sloven n. a coarse obnoxious person
slovenliness n. untidiness in personal appearance; habitual uncleanliness
slovenly adj. negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; slovenly appearance
slow v. lose velocity; move more slowly@adj. not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time; a slow walker; (music) at a slow tempo; the band played a slow waltz; slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity@adv. without speed
slowcoach n. someone who moves slowly; in England they call a slowpoke a slowcoach
slowdown n. the act of slowing down or falling behind
slower adv. more slowly
slowest adv. most slowly
slowgoing adj. not inclined to be enterprising
slowing n. decrease in velocity
slowly adv. without speed; he spoke slowly; (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly' as in ); in music
slowness n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training; a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry; lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
slowpoke n. someone who moves slowly; in England they call a slowpoke a slowcoach
slowworm n. small burrowing legless European lizard with tiny eyes; popularly believed to be blind
slub n. soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design
slubbed adj. of textiles; having a rough surface
sludge n. the precipitate produced by sewage treatment; any thick messy substance
slue v. turn sharply; change direction abruptly; slide sideways
slug v. strike heavily, esp. with the fist or a bat@n. a projectile that is fired from a gun; an idle slothful person; any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell
slugabed n. a person who stays in bed until a relatively late hour
slugfest n. a fight with bare fists
sluggard n. an idle slothful person
slugger n. a ballplayer who is batting; a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
sluggish adj. with little movement; very slow; a sluggish stream; (of business) not active or brisk; a sluggish market; slow and apathetic; a sluggish worker
sluggishly adv. in a sluggish manner; the smoke rose sluggishly
sluggishness n. a state of comatose torpor; an unusual lack of energy
sluice v. pour as if from a sluice; irrigate with water from a sluice; sluice the earth; flow or pour from or as if from a sluice; transport in or send down a sluice, as of logs@n. carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
sluicegate n. valve or gate that controls rate of water flow through a sluice
sluiceway n. carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
sluicing adj. pouring from or as if from a sluice: the sluicing rain
slum n. a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions@adj. (of housing or residential areas) indicative of poverty; slum conditions@v. visit slums for entertainment or out of curiosity
slumber n. a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; calm as a child in dreamless slumber; a dormant or quiescent state@v. be asleep
slumberer n. a person who is sleeping
slumbering adj. lying asleep; gazed with affection at his slumbering form
slumberous adj. quiet and tranquil; a slumberous June morning; inclined to or marked by drowsiness; slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes
slumbery adj. inclined to or marked by drowsiness; `slumbery' is archaic
slumbrous adj. quiet and tranquil; inclined to or marked by drowsiness; slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes
slumgullion n. a thin stew of meat and vegetables
slummy adj. (of housing or residential areas) indicative of poverty; a slummy part of town
slump n. a noticeable decline in performance: the team went into a slump@v. assume a drooping posture or carriage; fall or sink heavily; fall heavily or suddenly
slumped adj. with shoulders drooping
slung past tense of sling
slunk past tense of slink
slur v. play smoothly or legato; of musical passages; speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur; utter indistinctly; become vague or indistinct@n. (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato; a disparaging remark
slurp v. eat noisily
slurred adj. spoken as if with a thick tongue; his words were slurred
slurry n. a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water
slush v. make a splashing sound; of liquids; spill or splash copiously or clumsily@n. partially melted snow
slushy adj. being or resembling melting snow; slushy snow; effusively or insincerely emotional; slushy poetry
slut n. a dirty untidy woman; a woman adulterer
sluttish adj. used especially of women; casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
sluttishness n. in the manner of a slattern
sly adj. marked by skill in deception; sly as a fox
slyboots n. a shifty deceptive person
slyly adv. in an artful manner
slyness n. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
smack adv. (informal) directly@v. deliver a hard blow to; have an element suggestive (of something); have a distinctive or characteristic taste; kiss lightly@n. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
smacker n. a loud kiss
smacking n. the act of smacking something
small n. the slender part of the back@adj. limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent; a small house; limited in size or scope; a small business; low or inferior in station or quality@adv. on a small scale
smaller adj. small or little relative to something else
smallest adj. having or being distinguished by diminutive size; minimal in magnitude; the smallest amount
smallholder n. (British) a person owning or renting a smallholding
smallholding n. (British) a piece of land under 50 acres that is sold or let to someone for cultivation
smallish adj. rather small
smallmouth n. a variety of black bass; the angle of the jaw falls below the eye
smallness n. the property of having a relatively small size
smallpox n. a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
smaltite n. a gray mineral consisting of cobalt arsenide and nickel; an important source of cobalt and nickel
smarm n. excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
smarmily adv. in an unctuous manner
smarminess n. smug self-serving earnestness
smarmy adj. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; smarmy self-importance
smart v. be the source of pain@n. a stinging pain@adj. showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness; elegant and stylish; a smart new dress; characterized by quickness and ease in learning; smart children talk earlier than the average
smarting n. a stinging pain@adj. experiencing a burning or stinging pain; with smarting eyes from the smoke
smartly adv. in a clever manner; a smartly managed business; with vigor; in a vigorous manner; in a stylish manner; He was smartly dressed
smartness n. intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty; elegance by virtue of being fashionable
smash adv. with a loud crash@v. hit hard; break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over@n. a vigorous blow; a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles); a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
smashed adj. broken into sharp pieces; your eyeglasses are smashed; slang for `drunk'
smasher n. a very attractive or seductive looking woman
smashing adj. (informal) very good; you look simply smashing@n. the act of breaking something into small pieces
smashingly adv. with a loud crash
smatter v. work with in a non-serious manner; to talk foolishly; speak with spotty or superficial knowledge
smattering n. a small number or amount; a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
smear n. slanderous defamation; a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide for examination under a microscope@v. spread or daub over; stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance; make a smudge on; soil by smudging
smeared adj. smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination; oil-smeared work clothes
smegma n. a white secretion of the sebaceous glands of the foreskin
smell v. inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense; emit an odor; smell bad@n. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; she loved the smell of roses
smelling adj. (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous@n. the act of perceiving the odor of something
smelly adj. offensively malodorous
smelt n. small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water; small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters@v. extract (metals) by heating
smelter n. an industrial plant for smelting
smeltery n. an industrial plant for smelting
smew n. smallest merganser and most expert diver; found in northern Eurasia
smidge n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
smidgen n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
smidgeon n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
smidgin n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
smilax n. fragile twining plant of South Africa with bright green flattened stems and glossy foliage popular as a floral decoration
smile v. change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure; express with a smile@n. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
smiler n. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face')
smiling n. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement@adj. smiling with happiness or optimism; a room of smiling faces
smilingly adv. with smiles; in a smiling manner; the girl reminded her smilingly of their childhood spent together
smilo n. perennial mountain rice native to Mediterranean region and introduced into North America
smirch v. smear so as to make dirty or stained; charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone@n. a blemish made by dirt; an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
smirched adj. smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination
smirk n. a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure@v. smile affectedly or derisively
smite v. inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon; affect suddenly with deep feeling; cause pain or suffering in
smith n. someone who works at something specified; someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable)
smithereens n. pl. fragments, bits
smithy n. a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
smitten adj. (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; conscience-smitten; marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
smock n. an ankle-length loose coat or frock
smocking n. ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches
smog n. air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
smogginess n. air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
smoggy adj. clouded with a mixture of smoke and fog; the smoggy atmosphere of Los Angeles
smoke n. a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas; a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion@v. inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes; Di you smoke?
smoked adj. (used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured in wood smoke
smokehouse n. a small building where smoke is used to cure meat or fish
smokeless adj. emitting or containing little or no smoke; smokeless factory stacks
smoker n. a person who smokes tobacco; a party for men only (or one considered suitable for men only); a car for passengers who wish to smoke
smokestack n. a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
smoking adj. emitting smoke in great volume; a smoking fireplace@n. the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; smoking stinks; a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
smoky adj. marked by or emitting or filled with smoke; smoky rafters; tasting of smoke; smoky sausages
smolder v. burn slowly and without without a flame; have strong suppressed feelings
smoldering adj. burning slowly without flame; smoldering embers; showing scarcely suppressed anger
smolderingly adv. with barely repressed anger; `I can't wait,' she answered smolderingly
smooch v. cuddle and kiss@n. an enthusiastic kiss
smooching n. foreplay without contact with the genital organs
smooth adj. having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities; smooth skin@v. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; smooth the surface of the wood; of surfaces@n. the act of smoothing
smoothbark n. any of several Australian eucalypts having the bark smooth except at or near the base of the trunk
smoothbore adj. of a firearm; not having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel
smoothed adj. made smooth by ironing
smoothen v. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; of surfaces; become smooth
smoothened adj. made smooth by ironing
smoother n. a tool used for sanding wood; a loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
smoothhound n. smooth dogfish of European coastal waters
smoothie n. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
smoothly adv. with no problems or difficulties; put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly; with great ease and success; in a smooth and diplomatic manner; `And now,' he said smoothly, `we will continue the conversation'
smoothness n. a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch; the quality of being free from errors or interruptions
smoothy n. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
smorgasbord n. (Scandinavian) an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal
smote past tense of smite
smother n. a confused multitude of things@v. envelop completely; smother the meat in gravy; suffocate; conceal, suppress, or hide; smother a yawn; form an impenetrable cover over; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
smothered adj. held in check with difficulty; a smothered cough; completely covered; bonnets smothered with flowers
smothering adj. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat; the smothering soft voices
smoulder n. a smouldering fire; the smoulder became a blaze@v. have strong suppressed feelings; burn slowly and without without a flame
smouldering adj. showing scarcely suppressed anger; burning slowly without flame
smoulderingly adv. with barely repressed anger
smudge n. a smoky fire to drive away insects; a blemish made by dirt; he had a smudge on his cheek@v. make a smudge on; soil by smudging
smudged adj. smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination; ink-smudged fingers
smudgy adj. smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination
smug adj. marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; a smug glow of self-congratulation
smuggle v. transport illegally; sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol
smuggled adj. distributed or sold illicitly
smuggler n. someone who imports or exports without paying duties
smuggling n. secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
smugly adv. in a smug manner; the bureaucrats explained smugly that the facts provided by their own experts show no cause for concern
smugness n. an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
smut n. a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink@v. stain with a dirty substance, such as soot; become affected with smut, as of corn
smutch v. make a smudge on; soil by smudging
smuttily adv. in a smutty manner
smuttiness n. the state of being dirty with soot; obscenity in speech or writing
smutty adj. characterized by obscenity; smutty jokes
snack n. a light informal meal@v. eat a snack; eat lightly
snaffle n. a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb@v. get hold of or seize quickly and easily; fit or restrain with a snaffle, as of horses
snafu adj. snarled or stalled in complete confusion@v. cause to be in a state of complete confusion@n. an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: Situation Normal All Fucked Up
snag v. catch on a snag; get by acting quickly and smartly; hew jaggedly@n. an unforeseen obstacle
snail n. freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell; edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic@v. gather snails
snailfish n. small tadpole-shaped cold-water fishes with pelvic fins forming a sucker; related to lumpfish
snailflower n. perennial tropical American vine cultivated for its racemes of showy yellow and purple flowers having the corolla keel coiled like a snail shell; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus
snake n. limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous; a deceitful or treacherous person; a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes@v. move smoothly, like a snake; form a snake-like pattern; move along a winding path
snakeberry n. North American perennial herb with ternately compound leaves and racemes of small white flowers followed by bright red oval poisonous berries
snakebird n. fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
snakebite n. a bite inflicted by a (venomous) snake
snakeblenny n. found in Arctic and North Atlantic
snakefish n. tropical fishes with large mouths in lizard-like heads; found worldwide
snakefly n. predatory insect of western North America having a long necklike prothorax
snakehead n. showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple
snakeroot n. a plant of the genus Sanicula having palmately compound leaves and unisexual flowers in panicled umbels followed by bristly fruit; reputed to have healing powers
snakeweed n. low-growing sticky subshrub of southwestern United States having narrow linear leaves on many slender branches and hundreds of tiny yellow flower heads
snakewood n. East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents
snaky adj. resembling a serpent in form; snaky ridges in the sand
snap v. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone; ` she snapped'; separate or cause to separate abruptly; break suddenly and abruptly; as of something under tension; move or strike with a click@n. the act of catching an object with the hands
snapdragon n. a garden plant of the genus Antirrhinum having showy white or yellow or crimson flowers resembling the face of a dragon
snapline n. a chalked string used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface
snapper n. flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas; a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends; Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots
snapping adj. having a series of short sharp noises; longed for a big fire with snapping logs
snappish adj. tending to speak irritably; a snappish tone of voice
snappishly adv. in an ill-natured and snappish manner; `Don't talk to me now,' she said snappishly
snappishness n. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
snappy adj. tending to speak irritably; smart and fashionable; snappy conversation; pleasantly cold and invigorating; snappy weather; (`parky' is a British term); marked by smartness in dress and manners; quick and energetic; a snappy pace
snapshot n. an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
snare n. something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; it was all a snare and delusion; a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head@v. catch in or as if in a trap
snarf v. make off with belongings of others
snarl v. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone; ` she snapped'; make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise; twist together or entwine into a confusing mass@n. a vicious angry growl; an angry vicious expression
snarled adj. tangled in knots or snarls; snarled thread
snarly adj. tangled in knots or snarls
snatch n. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion; the act of catching an object with the hands@v. to grasp hastily or eagerly; to make grasping motions; of people
snatcher n. a thief who grabs and runs; a purse snatcher; someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
snazzy adj. (informal) flashily stylish; a snazzy outfit
sneak adj. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy@v. to go stealthily or furtively; put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner: sneak a look; make off with belongings of others; pass on stealthily@n. someone who prowls or sneaks about
sneaker n. a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
sneakily adv. in a surreptitious manner
sneakiness n. a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
sneaking adj. not openly expressed; a sneaking suspicion
sneakingly adv. in a sneaky manner; I always felt sneakingly that I wanted to be a concert pianist
sneaky adj. marked by deception; marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
sneer v. express contempt through a facial expression; smile contemptuously@n. a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls; a contemptuous or scornful remark
sneering n. a contemptuous or scornful remark; a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls@adj. expressive of contempt; spoke in a sneering jeering manner
sneeringly adv. with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner; `I don't believe in these customs,' he said sneeringly
sneeze v. exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose; Pepper makes me sneeze@n. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
sneezeweed n. any of various plants of the genus Helenium characteristically causing sneezing
sneezewort n. Eurasian herb having loose heads of button-shaped white flowers and long gray-green leaves that cause sneezing when powdered
sneezing n. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
sneezy adj. inclined to sneeze
snick v. hit a glancing blow with the edge of the bat, in cricket; cut slightly, with a razor@n. a small cut; a glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat
snicker n. a disrespectful laugh@v. laugh quietly
snickersnee n. fighting with knives
snide adj. expressive of contempt; makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one
snidely adv. with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
sniff n. sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose@v. draw air audibly up the nose; inhale audibly
sniffle n. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)@v. cry or whine with snuffling; inhale audibly
sniffling adj. liable to sniffle
sniffly adj. liable to sniffle
sniffy adj. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; very sniffy about breaches of etiquette
snifter n. a globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy
snigger v. laugh quietly@n. a disrespectful laugh
snip v. sever or remove by pinching of snipping; cut back the growth of, of bushes and trees@n. a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off); the act of clipping or snipping
snipe n. Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas; similar to the woodcocks@v. hunt snipe; hunt or shoot snipe; shoot from a concealed position; attack verbally, in speech or writing
snipefish n. small bottom-dwelling fish of warm seas having a compressed body and a long snout with a toothless mouth
sniper n. a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
snippet n. a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
snipping n. a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
snippy adj. curt, snappish
snips n. hand shears for cutting sheet metal
snit n. a state of agitated irritation; he was in a snit
snitch v. take by theft; give away information about somebody@n. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
snivel n. whining in a tearful manner; the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)@v. talk in a tearful manner; snuff up mucus through the nose; cry or whine with snuffling
sniveler n. a person given to excessive complaints and crying
sniveling n. whining in a tearful manner
snob n. a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
snobbery n. the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
snobbish adj. befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
snobbishly adv. in a snobbish manner; they snobbishly excluded their less wealthy friends from the party
snobbishness n. the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
snobby adj. befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
snog v. cuddle and kiss
snogging n. Brit informal
snood n. an ornamental net bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head
snook n. large tropical American food and game fishes of coastal and brackish waters; resemble pike
snooker n. a form of pool played with 15 red balls and six balls of other colors and a cue ball@v. fool or dupe
snoop n. a secret listener to private conversations@v. watch, observe, or inquire secretly
snooper n. a secret listener to private conversations
snoopiness n. offensive inquisitiveness
snoopy adj. offensively curious or inquisitive; the snoopy neighbor watched us all day
snoot n. (US) informal terms for the nose
snootily adv. in a snobbish manner
snooty adj. used colloquially of one who is overly conceited or arrogant
snooze v. sleep lightly or for a short period of time@n. a short sleep (usually not in bed)
snore n. the rattling noise produced when snoring; the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound@v. breathe noisily during one's sleep; indicate contempt
snorer n. someone who snores while sleeping
snoring n. the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound@adj. breathing during sleep with harsh noises caused by vibration of the uvula or soft palate; the snoring sleeper
snorkel v. dive with a snorkel@n. a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water
snorkeling n. skin diving with a snorkel
snort n. a disrespectful laugh; a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt@v. indicate contempt; make a snorting sound by exhaling hard; inhale recreational drugs; inhale (drugs) through the nose; ingest through the nose
snorter n. (British) something outstandingly difficult; the problem was a real snorter; something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent: a snorter of a sermon
snorting n. an act of forcible exhalation@adj. breathing noisily and forcefully through the nostrils; snored with loud snorting noises
snorty adj. (British informal) ill-tempered or annoyed
snot n. a person regarded as arrogant and annoying; nasal mucus
snotty adj. used colloquially of one who is overly conceited or arrogant; dirty with nasal discharge; a snotty nose
snout n. a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose; (US) informal terms for the nose; beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils
snow n. precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals; a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground@v. fall as snow
snowball n. plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions; ball of ice cream covered with coconut and usually chocolate sauce@v. increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate; throw snowballs at
snowbank n. a mound or heap of snow
snowbell n. small tree native to Japan
snowberry n. deciduous shrub of western North America having spikes of pink flowers followed by round white berries
snowbird n. medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter; white arctic bunting; small North American finch seen chiefly in winter
snowblindness n. temporary blindness caused by exposure to sunlight reflected from snow or ice
snowbound adj. confined or shut in by heavy snow
snowdrift n. a mass of snow heaped up by the wind
snowdrop n. common anemone of eastern North America with solitary pink-tinged white flowers
snowfall n. precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
snowfield n. a permanent wide expanse of snow
snowflake n. a crystal of snow; white arctic bunting
snowman n. a figure of a person made of packed snow
snowmobile n. for travel on snow, having caterpillar tracks and front skis@v. ride a snowmobile
snowplough n. a vehicle used to push snow from roads
snowplow n. a vehicle used to push snow from roads
snowshoe n. a light frame of wood strung with rawhide leather worn under the shoe to prevent sinking down into soft snow; snowshoe v. to travel on snowshoes
snowstorm n. a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
snowsuit n. a child's outer garment for cold weather
snowy adj. marked by the presence of snow; covered with snow; a long snowy winter; the white color of snow
snub adj. unusually short; a snub nose@v. refuse to acknowledge; reject outright and bluntly@n. an instance of driving away or warding off; a refusal to recognize someone you know; the snub was clearly intentional
snuff v. sniff or smell inquiringly@adj. snuff colored; grayish to yellowish brown@n. finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose; the charred part of a candlewick; sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
snuffbox n. a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
snuffer n. a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles
snuffers n. scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick
snuffle n. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)@v. sniff or smell inquiringly; snuff up mucus through the nose; cry or whine with snuffling
snuffling adj. liable to sniffle
snuffly adj. liable to sniffle
snug adj. offering safety; well protected or concealed; a snug harbor; fitting closely but comfortably; well and tightly constructed; a snug house@n. a small secluded room
snuggery n. a small secluded room
snuggle n. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace@v. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
snuggled adj. drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection; like a baby snuggled in its mother's arms
snuggling n. foreplay without contact with the genital organs
snugly adv. fitting closely; the vest fit snugly; safely protected; concealed snugly in his hideout; warmly and comfortably sheltered; sittly snugly by the fireside while the storm raged
snugness n. a state of warm snug comfort
so n. the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization@adj. conforming to truth; I wouldn't have told you this if it weren't so; marked by system@adv. (intensifier) to a very great extent or degree
soak v. submerge in a liquid; rip off; ask an unreasonable price; cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; give as a guarantee; beat severely@n. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soakage n. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soaked adj. wet through and through; thoroughly wet; stood at the door drenched (or soaked) by the rain; slang for `drunk'
soaker n. a heavy rain; a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
soaking n. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); the act of making something completely wet@adj. wet through and through; thoroughly wet@adv. extremely
soap v. cover with soap; rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning@n. a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats; money offered as a bribe
soapberry n. a tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin
soapbox n. a crate for packing soap; a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
soapfish n. fishes with slimy mucus-covered skin; found in warm American Atlantic coastal waters
soaprock n. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
soapstone n. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
soapsuds n. the froth produced by soaps or detergents
soapweed n. tall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States
soapwort n. plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
soapy adj. having the qualities of soap (and liable to slip away)
soar v. rise rapidly, as of a current or voltage; fly by means of a hang glider; fly upwards or high in the sky; go or move upward; fly a plane without an engine@n. the act of rising upward into the air
soaring adj. ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual; soaring prices; moving to great heights with little apparent effort; a soaring eagle; of imposing height; especially standing out above others@n. the activity of flying a glider
sob n. a convulsive gasp made during weeping@v. weep convulsively
sobbing n. a convulsive gasp made during weeping; a convulsive gasp made while weeping
sobbingly adv. with sobs; sobbingly, the teenager admitted killing the baby
sober adj. not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol); dignified and somber in manner or character; sober as a judge; lacking brightness or color; dull; sober Puritan gray@v. cause to become sober; become more realistic
sobering adj. tending to make sober or more serious; the news had a sobering effect
soberly adv. in a grave and sober manner; he walked soberly toward the altar
soberness n. the state of being sober; a manner that is serious and solemn
sobersided adj. completely lacking in humor or lightness of touch; choreography that was sobersided and sententious
sobersides n. a serious and sedate individual
sobralia n. any of various showy orchids of the genus Sobralia having leafy stems and bright-colored solitary or racemose flowers similar to those of genus Cattleya
sobriety n. the state of being sober; moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or drugs; a manner that is serious and solemn; abstaining from excess
sobriquet n. a familiar name (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
socage n. land tenure by agricultural service or payment of rent; not burdened with military service
soccer n. a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
sociability n. the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
sociable n. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity@adj. inclined to or conducive to companionship with others; a sociable occasion; friendly and pleasant; a sociable gathering
sociableness n. the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
sociably adv. in a gregarious manner; in a sociable manner; sociably, the new neighbors invited everyone on the block for coffee
social adj. relating to human society and its members; social institutions; living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups@n. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
socialisation n. the act of meeting for social purposes; the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
socialism n. a political theory advocating state ownership of industry; an economic system based on state ownership of capital
socialist n. a political advocate of socialism@adj. of or relating to or promoting or practicing socialism; socialist theory; advocating or following the socialist principles
socialistic adj. advocating or following the socialist principles; socialistic government; of or relating to or promoting or practicing socialism
socialite n. a socially prominent person
sociality n. the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups: mammals as a class are not strong on sociality
socialization n. the act of meeting for social purposes; there was too much socialization with the enlisted men; the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
socialize v. be social or interact with others; be social; The old man hates to socialize; train for a social environment; prepare for social life; make socialist, as of governments or institutions
socialized adj. under group or government control; socialized ownership
socializing n. the act of meeting for social purposes
socially adv. by or with respect to society; socially accepted norms; in a social manner; socially unpopular
societal adj. relating to human society and its members; societal evolution
society n. an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization; a formal association of people with similar interests; they formed a small lunch society
sociobiologic adj. of or relating to sociobiology
sociobiological adj. of or relating to sociobiology
sociobiologist n. a biologist who studies the biological determinants of social behavior
sociobiology n. the branch of biology that conducts comparative studies of the social organization of animals (including human beings) with regard to its evolutionary history
sociocultural adj. relating to both social and cultural matters
socioeconomic adj. involving social as well as economic factors; socioeconomic status
sociolinguist n. a linguist who studies the social and cultural factors that influence linguistic communication
sociolinguistic adj. of or relating to sociolinguistics
sociological adj. of or relating to or determined by sociology; sociological studies
sociologically adv. with regard to sociology
sociologist n. a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society
sociology n. the study and classification of human societies
sociometry n. the quantitative study of social relationships
sociopath n. someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath')
sociopathic adj. of or relating to a sociopathic personality disorder
sock n. a cloth covering for the foot worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee; a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind@v. hit hard
socket n. a bony hollow into which a structure fits; where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted; a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted
sockeye n. fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers; small red-fleshed salmon of rivers and tributaries of the north Pacific valued as food; adults die after spawning
socle n. a plain plinth that supports a wall
sod n. surface layer of ground containing a matt of grass and grass roots; someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male); (British) the poor sod couldn't even buy a drink@v. cover with sod
soda n. a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper; a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
sodalist n. a member of a sodality
sodalite n. a vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form; occurs in igneous rocks
sodality n. people engaged in a particular occupation
sodbuster n. a person who operates a farm
sodden adj. wet through and through; thoroughly wet; the speaker's sodden collar
sodding adj. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; what a sodding mess
soddy n. a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses
sodium n. a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water
sodoku n. the form of ratbite fever occurring in the Far East
sodomist n. someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male)
sodomite n. someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male)
sodomize v. practice anal sex upon
sodomy n. anal intercourse committed by a man with a man or woman
soever adv. in any degree or manner; how bad soever; at all; of any kin; any help soever
sofa n. an upholstered seat for more than one person
soft adj. lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively; metaphorically soft; my father is a soft touch; of sound; relatively low in volume; soft voices; easily hurt; soft hands@adv. (informal) in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
softback n. a book with paper covers
softball n. ball used in playing softball; a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer
soften v. make soft or softer; of images and sounds; lessen in force or effect; soften a shock; give in, as to influence or pressure; protect from impact; make less severe or harsh; make soft or softer; This liquid will soften your laundry
softened adj. toned down; being or made softer or less loud or clear; (of light) not bright or glaring
softener n. a substance added to another to make it less hard; something added to increase softness
softening adj. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin@n. the process of becoming softer; refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit or he observed the softening of iron by heat
softheaded adj. (informal) foolish; totally unsound
softhearted adj. easily moved to pity or sorrow; a softhearted judge
softheartedness n. a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
softie n. a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
softish adj. somewhat soft
softly adv. with low volume; speak softly but carry a big stick; in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; she smiled softly; with little weight or force; used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
softness n. the property of giving little resistance to pressure; a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency; a disposition to be lenient in judging others; softness is not something permitted of good leaders
software n. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
softwood n. wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)@adj. made of the easy-to-cut wood of a coniferous tree, as e.g. pine; softwood lumber
softy n. a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
sogginess n. a heavy wetness
soggy adj. soaked with moisture; a soggy lawn; having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking
soh n. the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
soigne adj. polished and well-groomed; showing sophisticated elegance
soignee adj. polished and well-groomed; showing sophisticated elegance
soil v. make soiled, filthy, or dirty@n. the state of being covered with unclean things; the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock; what plants grow in (especially with reference to its quality or use)
soiled adj. soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
soiling n. the act of soiling something
soilure n. the act of soiling something
soiree n. a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)
soja n. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
sojourn v. spend a certain length of time@n. temporary residence
sojourner n. a temporary resident
sol n. a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid; the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
solace n. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; comfort in disappointment or misery; the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction@v. give moral or emotional strength to
solacement n. comfort in disappointment or misery; the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
solan n. very large white gannet with black wing tips
solanaceous adj. of or relating to plants of the family Solanaceae (the potato family)
solar adj. relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun; solar eclipse
solarium n. a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun
solarization n. exposure to the rays of the sun
sold adj. disposed of to a purchaser; this merchandise is sold
solder v. join or fuse with solder; solder these two pipes together@n. an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces
soldering n. fastening firmly together
soldier v. serve as a soldier in the military@n. an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony
soldierfish n. the larger squirrelfishes
soldiering n. skills that are required for the life of soldier; the evasion of work or duty
soldierlike adj. (of persons) befitting a warrior
soldierly adj. (of persons) befitting a warrior
soldiership n. skills that are required for the life of soldier
soldiery n. soldiers collectively
sole adj. not divided or shared with others; sole rights of publication; being the only one@n. the underside of footwear or a golfclub; lean flesh of any of several flatfish; the underside of the foot; right-eyed flatfish@v. put a new sole on
solecism n. a socially awkward or tactless act
soled adj. having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination; half-soled
soleless adj. having no sole
solely adv. without any others being included or involved; did it solely for money
solemn adj. marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; a solemn occasion; dignified and somber in manner or character; the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
solemness n. a trait of dignified seriousness
solemnity n. a trait of dignified seriousness; a solemn and dignified feeling
solemnization n. the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
solemnize v. observe or perform with dignity or gravity
solemnly adv. in a grave and sedate manner; the judge sat there solemnly
solenogaster n. deep-water wormlike mollusks lacking calcareous plates on the body but having fine slimy spicules on the covering mantle
solenoid n. a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
soleus n. a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle
solfa n. a system of solmization using the solfa syllables: do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti
solferino n. a purplish pink dye was discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino
solicit v. make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently; make amorous advances towards; offer one's body for sex in return for money
solicitation n. an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status; a solicitation to the king for relief; request for a sum of money (as in church); the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)
solicited adj. requested; only solicited manuscripts will be considered
solicitor n. a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents
solicitorship n. the position of solicitor
solicitous adj. full of anxiety and concern; solicitous parents; showing hovering attentiveness; solicitous about about her health
solicitously adv. in a concerned and solicitous manner; `Don't you feel well?' his mother asked solicitously
solicitousness n. a feeling of excessive concern
solicitude n. a feeling of excessive concern
solid adj. of good substantial quality; solid comfort; of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous; ice is water in the solid state@n. a substance that is a solid at room temperature and pressure
solidarity n. a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group
solidification n. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
solidified adj. changed into a solid mass
solidify v. make solid or more solid; cause to solidify; become solid
solidifying n. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
solidity n. the consistency of a solid; state of having the interior filled with matter
solidly adv. as an undiversified whole; the unions voted solidly for Roosevelt; with strength and soundness; a solidly built house
solidness n. the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains an definite size and shape; the consistency of a solid
solidus n. a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
soliloquize v. talk to oneself
soliloquy n. speech you make to yourself; a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections
solipsism n. the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist
solitaire n. a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself; extinct flightless bird related to the dodo; dull gray North American thrushes noted for its beautiful song; a card game played by one person
solitarily adv. in solitude; a hermit chooses to live solitarily
solitariness n. the state of being alone in solitary isolation; the disposition to enjoy being alone
solitary adj. characterized by or preferring solitude in mode of life; a man of a solitary disposition; of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies; solitary bees; lacking companions or companionship; a solitary traveler
solitude n. a state of social isolation; a solitary place; a disposition toward being alone
solitudinarian n. a person who avoids the company of others
solleret n. armor that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel
solmisation n. a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters
solmizate v. sing by the syllables of solmization; sing using solmization
solmization n. a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters
solo v. fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers@n. any activity that is performed alone without assistance; a musical composition for one performer; a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied
soloist n. a musician who performs a solo
solon n. a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
solstice n. either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
solubility n. the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution); the quality of being soluble
soluble adj. (of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water); susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained; the puzzle is soluble
solubleness n. the property of being dissoluble
solute n. the dissolved substance in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state
solution n. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; he used a solution of peroxide and water
solvable adj. such problems are perfectly solvable
solvate v. cause a solvation in (a substance)@n. a compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute)
solvation n. a chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound
solve v. find the solution to (a problem or question):did you solve the problem?; understand the meaning of; find the solution to; solve an equation
solved adj. explained or answered
solvency n. the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due
solvent adj. capable of meeting financial obligations@n. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
solving n. finding a solution to a problem
soma n. leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink; alternative names for the body of a human being
somaesthesia n. the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations; the faculty of bodily perception; sensory systems associated with the body; includes skin senses and proprioception and the internal organs
somaesthesis n. the faculty of bodily perception; sensory systems associated with the body; includes skin senses and proprioception and the internal organs
somalo n. pl. somali -- unit of currency
somatatesthesis n. the faculty of bodily perception; sensory systems associated with the body; includes skin senses and proprioception and the internal organs
somatesthesia n. the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations; the faculty of bodily perception; sensory systems associated with the body; includes skin senses and proprioception and the internal organs
somatic adj. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; a somatic symptom or somatic illness
somatosense n. any of the sensory systems that mediate sensations of pressure and tickle and warmth and cold and vibration and limb position and limb movement and pain
somatosensory adj. of or relating to the somatosenses
somatotrophin n. a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
somatotropin n. a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
somatotype n. a category of physique
somber adj. grave or even gloomy in character; a suit of somber black; lacking brightness or color; dull; children in somber brown clothes
somberly adv. in a somber manner; `That's sure bad news,' said Dowd, somberly
somberness n. a state of partial or total darkness; a feeling of melancholy apprehension; a manner that is serious and solemn
sombre adj. grave or even gloomy in character; lacking brightness or color; dull
sombrely adv. in a somber manner
sombreness n. a state of partial or total darkness
sombrero n. a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico
some adv. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; some forty people came@adj. quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity; have some milk; unknown or unspecified
somebody n. a human being
someday adv. some unspecified time in the future; someday you will understand my actions
somehow adv. in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means; they managed somehow; for some unspecified reason; It doesn't seem fair somehow
someone n. a human being
someplace adv. in or at or to some place; (`someplace' is used informally for `somewhere')
somersault v. do a somersault@n. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
somersaulting n. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
somerset n. or v. somersault
somesthesia n. the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations; he relied on somesthesia to warn him of pressure changes
somesthesis n. the faculty of bodily perception; sensory systems associated with the body; includes skin senses and proprioception and the internal organs
something n. anything having existence (living or nonliving)
sometime adj. belonging to some prior time@adv. at some indefinite or unstated time; let's get together sometime
sometimes adv. on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always; sometimes she wished she were back in England
someway adv. in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means; he tried to make is someway acceptable
someways adv. in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
somewhat adv. to a small degree or extent; his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory; to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
somewhere adv. in or at or to some place; she must be somewhere; (`someplace' is used informally for `somewhere')
somite n. one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally
sommelier n. a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant
somnambulate v. walk in one's sleep
somnambulism n. walking by a person who is asleep
somnambulist n. someone who walks about in their sleep
somniferous adj. sleep inducing
somnific adj. sleep inducing
somniloquism n. uttering speech while asleep
somniloquist n. someone who talks while asleep
somniloquy n. uttering speech while asleep
somnolence n. a very sleepy state
somnolent adj. inclined to or marked by drowsiness; the sound had a a somnolent effect
somnolently adv. in a drowsy manner
son n. a male human offspring; their son became a famous judge
sonant adj. (linguistics) of speech sounds@n. a speech sound accompanied by sound from the vocal cords
sonar n. an instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return (sonar is SOund NAvigation Ranging; asdic is Anti-Submarine Detection Investigation Committee)
sonata n. a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms
sone n. a unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold
song n. a short musical composition with words; a distinctive or characteristic sound; the song of bullets was in the air; the act of singing; with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates
songbird n. any bird having a musical call
songbook n. a book containing a collection of songs
songful adj. richly melodious
songfulness n. the property of being suitable for singing
songlike adj. having a melody (as distinguished from recitative)
songster n. a composer of words or music for popular songs; a person who sings; any bird having a musical call
songstress n. a woman songster (especially of popular songs)
songwriter n. a composer of words or music for popular songs
sonic adj. (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level; a sonic boom; relating to audible sound; a sonic wave
sonnet v. praise in a sonnet; compose a sonnet@n. a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
sonneteer n. a poet who writes sonnets
sonny n. a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
sonogram n. an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs
sonography n. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth
sonority n. having the character of a loud deep sound
sonorous adj. full and loud and deep; a herald chosen for his sonorous voice
sonorously adv. in a sonorous manner; the congregation consisted chiefly of a few young folk, who snored sonorously
sonorousness n. having the character of a loud deep sound
sonsie adj. (of a woman's body) having pleasing curves
sonsy adj. (of a woman's body) having pleasing curves
soon adv. in the near future; the doctor will soon be here
sooner adv. comparatives of `soon' or `early'; Come a little sooner, if you can; more readily or willingly; I'd sooner die than give up
soonest adv. with the least delay; the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.
soot v. coat with soot@n. a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
sooth n. (archaic) truth or reality; in sooth
soothe v. give moral or emotional strength to; cause to feel better
soothing adj. affording physical relief; a soothing ointment for her sunburn; freeing from fear and anxiety
soothingly adv. in a soothing manner; the mother talked soothingly to her child
soothsayer n. someone who makes predictions of the future
soothsaying n. prophecy by supernatural means
sootiness n. the state of being dirty with soot
sooty adj. of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
sop v. give a conciliatory gift or bribe to; be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid; dip into liquid; sop bread into the sauce; mop so as to leave a semi-dry surface, of floors@n. piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid
sophism n. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
sophist n. someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
sophistic adj. plausible but misleading
sophistical adj. plausible but misleading
sophisticate v. make less natural or innocent; change the meaning of; alter with the intention to deceive; make more complex or refined@n. a worldly-wise person
sophisticated adj. having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir faire; sophisticated young socialites; ahead in development; complex or intricate; a sophisticated electronic control system
sophistication n. uplifting enlightenment; the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated through cultivation or experience or disillusionment
sophistry n. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
sophomore n. a second-year undergraduate@adj. used of the second year in United States high school or college; the sophomore class
soporiferous adj. sleep inducing; inducing mental lethargy
soporific n. a drug that induces sleep@adj. sleep inducing; inducing mental lethargy
sopping adj. wet through and through; thoroughly wet; his shoes were sopping (or soaking)@adv. extremely
soppy adj. wet through and through; thoroughly wet; soppy clothes
sopranino adj. higher in range than soprano; a sopranino recorder
soprano adj. having or denoting a high range; soprano voice@n. a female singer; the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty; the pitch range of the highest female voice
sops n. piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid
sorb n. acid gritty-textured fruit@v. take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption; in chemistry
sorbate n. a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another substance by either absorption or adsorption
sorbed adj. (of a substance) taken into and retained in another substance; the sorbed oil mass
sorbefacient adj. inducing or promoting absorption
sorbent n. a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption
sorbet n. an ice containing milk
sorcerer n. one who practices magic or sorcery
sorceress n. a woman sorcerer
sorcerize v. transform or change by means of sorcery
sorcerous adj. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
sorcery n. the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
sordid adj. morally degraded; unethical or dishonest; a sordid political campaign; foul and run-down and repulsive; sordid shantytowns; meanly avaricious and mercenary; sordid avarice
sordidly adv. in a sordid or squalid way
sordidness n. sordid dirtiness
sordino n. a mute for a violin
sore adj. hurting; causing misery or pain or distress; it was a sore trial to him; (informal) roused to anger; sore over a remark; inflamed and painful; had a sore throat@n. an open skin infection
sorely adv. to a great degree; I missed him sorely; in or as if in pain; sorely wounded
soreness n. a pain that is felt when the area is touched; an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body
sorgho n. any of several sorghums cultivated as a source of syrup
sorghum n. economically important Old World tropical cereal grass; made from juice of sweet sorghum
sorgo n. any of several sorghums cultivated as a source of syrup
sororal adj. like or characteristic of or befitting a sister; sororal concern
sorority n. a social club for female undergraduates
sorption n. the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)
sorrel n. any plant or flower of the genus Oxalis; any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine@adj. of a light brownish color
sorriness n. worthlessness due to insignificance
sorrow v. feel grief@n. an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; he tried to express his sorrow at her loss; sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; something that causes great unhappiness
sorrowful adj. experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss; sorrowful widows
sorrowfully adv. in a sorrowful manner; with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
sorrowfulness n. the state of being sad; a state of gloomy sorrow
sorrowing adj. sorrowful through loss or deprivation
sorry adj. keenly sorry or regretful; was sorry that she had treated him so badly; feeling or expressing sorrow or pity; having regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
sort n. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; an approximate definition or example; she wore a sort of magenta dress; a person of a particular character or nature@v. examine in order to test suitability
sorted adj. arranged according to size; arranged into groups
sorter n. a machine for sorting things into classes
sortie n. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position; an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation)
sorting n. an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion; the bottleneck in mail delivery it the process of sorting; the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
sortition n. making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
sorus n. a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi; cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond
sot n. a chronic drinker
sottish adj. given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol; sottish behavior
sottishly adv. in a sottish manner
sottishness n. stupefaction from drink; lack of restraint in use of alcohol
sou n. a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money; he hasn't a sou to his name
souari n. large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
soubrette n. a pert or flirtatious young girl; a minor female role as a pert flirtatious lady's maid in a comedy
soubriquet n. a familiar name (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
souffle n. light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit
sough v. place (seeds) in the ground for future growth; indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure; introduce into an environment
soughing adj. characterized by soft sounds; a soughing wind in the pines
soughingly adv. with a soft sound; the branches of the trees moved soughingly in the breeze
sought adj. that is looked for; the long sought relatives; being searched for; the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum
souk n. an open-air market in an Arabian city
soul n. the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life; a human being; deep feeling or emotion; the human embodiment of something; the soul of honor
soulful adj. full of or expressing deep emotion; soulful eyes
soulfully adv. in a soulful manner; he looked at her soulfully
soulfulness n. deep feeling or emotion
soulless adj. lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
soullessly adv. in a soulless manner; they were soullessly grubbing for profit
sound v. appear in a certain way@adv. deeply or completely; is sound asleep@n. the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; the sound of rain on the roof or the beautiful sound of music@adj. financially secure and safe
soundable adj. possible to determine the depth of
soundboard n. (music) a thin resonating board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument
soundbox n. a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)
sounded adj. (of water depth) measured by a line and plumb
sounding n. a measure of the depth of water taken by sounding@adj. appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms; fine-sounding phrases; having volume or depth; sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal
soundless adj. marked by absence of sound; soundless footsteps on the grass
soundlessly adv. without a sound; he stood up soundlessly and speechlessly and glided across the hallway and through a door
soundlessness n. the property of making no sound
soundly adv. deeply or completely; slept soundly through the storm; in a complete and thorough manner; he was soundly defeated; (`good' is used informally for `thoroughly' as in )
soundman n. a technician in charge of amplifying sound or producing sound effects (as for a TV or radio broadcast)
soundness n. a state or condition free from damage or decay; the quality of being prudent and sensible; the firmness and tone of healthy tissue
soundproof v. insulate against noise@adj. impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound; a soundproof room
soundtrack n. a narrow strip on a motion picture film that carries the recorded sound
soup n. liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food; (informal) any composition having a consistency suggestive of soup; (informal) an unfortunate situation; we're in the soup now@v. dope a racehorse
soupcon n. a small but appreciable amount
soupfin n. Pacific shark valued for its fins (used by Chinese in soup) and liver (rich in vitamin A)
soupiness n. the property of having the thickness of heavy cream
soupspoon n. a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup
soupy adj. thick like cream
sour n. a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar@adj. smelling of fermentation or staleness; having a sharp biting taste; one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons@v. go sour or spoil
sourball n. round piece of tart hard candy
sourbread n. made with a starter of a small amount of dough in which fermentation is active
source n. the place where something begins, where it springs into being; Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River; a document (or organization) from which information is obtained; anything that provides inspiration for later work
sourdine n. a mute for a violin; an organ stop resulting in a soft muted sound
sourdough adj. leavened with a small amount of fermented dough; sourdough bread@n. a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread; a settler or prospector (especially in western US or northwest Canada and Alaska)
soured adj. having turned bad
souring n. the process of becoming sour
sourish adj. tasting sour like a lemon
sourly adv. in a sour manner; he complained sourly that the new rules only benefitted the managers
sourness n. the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth; the sharp taste of something acidic (as vinegar or lemon juice); a sullen moody resentful disposition
sourpuss n. (informal) someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
soursop n. small tropical American tree bearing large succulent slightly acid fruit; large spiny tropical fruit with tart pulp related to custard apples
sourwood n. deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves
sousaphone n. the lowest brass wind instrument
souse n. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually; pork trimmings chopped and pickled and jelled@v. cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; souse water on his hot face; immerse into a liquid; become drunk; drink excessively; cook in a marinade
soused adj. wet from being plunged into liquid; fell into the pool and came up soused; slang for `drunk'
sousing n. the act of making something completely wet
souslik n. rather large central Eurasian ground squirrel
soutache n. a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming
soutane n. a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
south adj. situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south; the south entrance@n. the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees@adv. in a southern direction; we moved south
southbound adj. moving toward the south; a southbound train
southeast adj. coming from the southeast; situated in or oriented toward the southeast@n. the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees@adv. to, toward, or in the southeast
southeaster n. a strong wind from the southeast
southeasterly adj. coming from the southeast; southeasterly breezes; situated in or oriented toward the southeast
southeastern adj. situated in or oriented toward the southeast; of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina
southeastward adv. in a southeastward direction; the river flows southeastward to the gulf@adj. toward the southeast
southeastwardly adv. in a southeastward direction
souther n. a wind from the south
southerly adj. situated in or oriented toward the south; took a southerly course; from the south; used especially of wind; the winds are southerly@adv. toward the south; the ship turned southerly; from the south@n. a wind from the south
southern adj. in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line; southern cooking; situated in or oriented toward the south; a southern exposure
southernism n. a locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern US; a attitude characteristic of Southerners (especially in the US)
southernmost adj. situated farthest south; Key West is the southernmost city in the United States
southernness n. the property of being to the south
southernwood n. shrubby European wormwood naturalized in North America; sometimes used in brewing beer
southland n. any region lying in or toward the south
southmost adj. situated farthest south
southpaw n. a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand; a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right; their pitcher was a southpaw
southward adj. moving toward the south@adv. toward the south
southwards adv. toward the south
southwest adj. coming from the southwest; situated in or oriented toward the southwest@n. the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees@adv. to, toward, in in the southwest
southwester n. a strong wind from the southwest
southwesterly adj. coming from the southwest; the winds are southwesterly; situated in or oriented toward the southwest
southwestern adj. situated in or oriented toward the southwest; of a region of the United States generally including New Mexico; Arizona; Texas; California; and sometimes Nevada; Utah; Colorado
southwestward adv. in a southwestward direction@adj. toward the southwest
southwestwardly adv. in a southwestward direction
souvenir n. something of sentimental value; a reminder of past events
souvlaki n. (Greek) made of lamb
souvlakia n. (Greek) made of lamb
sovereign adj. of political bodies; a sovereign state; greatest in status or authority or power@n. the ruler of a nation
sovereignty n. government free from external control; royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
soviet n. an elected governmental council in a Communist country
sovietism n. a form of communism based on the writings of Marx and Lenin
sovietize v. bring under Soviet control, of a country; model a country's social, political, and economic structure on the Soviet Union
sow v. place (seeds) in the ground for future growth; introduce into an environment; sow suspicion or beliefs; place seeds in (the ground); sow the ground with sunflower seeds@n. an adult female hog
sowbane n. herb considered fatal to swine
sowbelly n. salt pork from the belly of a hog carcass
sowbread n. common wild European cyclamen with pink flowers
sower n. someone who sows
sown adj. sprinkled with seed
sox pl. of sock
soy n. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
soya n. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
soyabean n. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
soyamilk n. a milk substitute containing soybean flour and water; used in some infant formulas and in making tofu
soybean n. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
soymilk n. a milk substitute containing soybean flour and water; used in some infant formulas and in making tofu
sozzled adj. slang for `drunk'
spa n. a health resort near a spring or at the seaside; a fashionable hotel
space v. place at intervals@n. the unlimited 3-dimensional expanse in which everything is located; they tested his ability to locate objects in space
spacecraft n. a vehicle capable of traveling in outer space; technically a satellite around the sun
spaced adj. spaced apart; arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form; widely spaced eyes
spacefaring n. a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere
spaceflight n. a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere
spaceman n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
spaceship n. a ship that travels through outer space (especially in science fiction)
spacesuit n. a suit worn by astronauts while in outer space
spacial adj. pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space
spacing n. the time between occurrences of a repeating event; some women do not control the spacing of their children; the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them
spaciotemporal adj. existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration
spacious adj. very large in expanse or scope; a spacious view; (of buildings and rooms) having ample space; a spacious ballroom
spaciously adv. with ample room; the furniture was spaciously spread out
spaciousness n. spatial largeness (especially inside a building)
spackle n. a plastic paste to fill cracks and holes in plaster
spade n. a playing card in the major suit of spades; a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot; ethnic slur; offensive name for Black person@v. dig (up) with a spade; I spade compost into the flower beds
spadefish n. deep-bodied disk-shaped food fish of warmer western Atlantic coastal waters
spadefoot n. burrowing toad of the northern hemisphere with a horny spade-like projection on each hind foot
spadeful n. the quantity a shovel can hold
spadework n. dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking
spadix n. the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe
spaghetti n. pasta in the form of long strings
spaghettini n. thin spaghetti
span v. to cover a wide area; ,@n. the complete duration of something; the job was finished in the span of an hour; the distance or interval between two points; two items of the same kind
spandex n. an elastic synthetic fabric
spang v. leap. jerk, bang (dialectal)
spangle n. a small piece of shiny material used as a decoration on clothing@v. glitter as if covered with spangles; decorate with spangles
spangled adj. covered with beads or jewels or sequins
spangly adj. covered with beads or jewels or sequins
spaniel n. any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
spank v. give a spanking to; subject to a spanking@n. a slap with the flat of the hand
spanker n. set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel
spanking adj. quick and energetic; a spanking breeze@n. the act of slapping on the buttocks; he gave the brat a good spanking
spanner n. a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
spar n. any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable@v. fight with spurs; of gamecocks in cockfights; box lightly
spare n. an extra component of a machine or other apparatus@v. refrain from harming; save or relieve from an experience or action; I'll spare you from having to apologize formally@adj. thin and fit; the spare figure of a marathon runner
sparely adv. in a spare manner; William held me longest with his recent bronzes sparely arranged at Waddington's galleries
spareness n. the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness
sparerib n. a cut of pork ribs with much of the meat trimmed off
spareribs n. baked or roasted with a spicy sauce; cut of pork from the rib section with most of the meat trimmed off
sparid n. spiny-finned food fishes of warm waters having well-developed teeth
sparing adj. avoiding waste; a sparing father and a spending son; sparing in their use of heat and light; (`scotch' is used only informally)
sparingly adv. to a meager degree or in a meager manner
spark n. a momentary flash of light; brightness and animation of countenance; electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field; a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; a spark of interest@v. actuate
sparkle n. brightness and animation of countenance; he had a sparkle in his eye; the occurrence of a small flash or spark; the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly@v. reflect brightly; be lively; of liquids
sparkleberry n. shrub or small tree of eastern United States having black inedible berries
sparkler n. throws out a shower of sparks
sparkling adj. shining with brilliant points of light like stars; sparkling snow; marked by high spirits or excitement; sparkling conversation; used of wines and waters@n. a rapid change in brightness
sparkly adj. marked by high spirits or excitement; a row of sparkly cheerleaders; having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; a dress with sparkly sequins
sparling n. common smelt of Europe; the common smelt of Europe
sparring n. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage; making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
sparrow n. any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects; small brownish European songbird
sparse adj. not dense; trees were sparse
sparsely adv. in a sparse manner; sparsely inhabited
sparseness n. the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness
sparsity n. the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness
spartan adj. resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity; spartan courage; unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; practicing great self-denial; a spartan diet
spasm n. a painful and involuntary muscular contraction; (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)
spasmodic adj. affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; his body made a spasmodic jerk; occurring in spells and often abruptly; spasmodic rifle fire
spasmodically adv. with spasms; the mouth was slightly open, and jerked violently and spasmodically at one corner; in spurts and fits; I began to write intermittently and spasmodically
spasmolysis n. the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms
spasmolytic n. a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
spastic n. a person suffering from spastic paralysis@adj. relating to or characterized by spasm; a spastic colon; suffering from spastic paralysis; a spastic child; affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
spasticity n. the quality of moving or acting in spasms
spat v. come down like raindrops; become permanently attached, as of mollusks or oysters; strike with a sound like that of falling rain; clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval@n. petty quarrel; a covering for the ankles
spatchcock v. prepare for eating if or as if a spatchcock, of foul; interpolate or insert into a sentence or story, as of words@n. flesh of a chicken (or game bird) split down the back and grilled (usually immediately after being killed)
spate n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a sudden forceful flow; the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
spathe n. a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
spathiphyllum n. any of various plants of the genus Spathiphyllum having a white or green spathe and a spite of fragrant flowers and often cultivated as an ornamental
spatial adj. pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space; the first dimension to concentrate on is the spatial one
spatiality n. any property relating to or occupying space
spatially adv. with regard to space; spatially limited
spatiotemporal adj. of or relating to space and time together (having both spatial extension and temporal duration); spatiotemporal coherence; existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration
spats n. a covering for the ankles
spatter v. dash a liquid upon or against; rain gently; spot, splash, or soil@n. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; he heard a spatter of gunfire; the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
spatterdock n. common water lily of eastern and central North America, having broad leaves and globe-shaped yellow flowers; in sluggish fresh or slightly brackish water
spattered adj. covered patchily; often used in combination; a blood-spattered room; spattered or spotted with dirt or filth; often used in combination; dingy bespattered walls
spattering n. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
spatula n. a cooking utensil with a narrow flexible blade; a tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances
spatulate adj. of a leaf shape; having a broad rounded apex and a narrow base
spavin n. a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness
spavined adj. (of horses) disabled in the feet or legs
spawn n. the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs@v. call forth; emit spawn, of fish; The salmon swims upstream to spawn
spay v. of animals
spayed adj. (of a female animal) having the ovaries removed
spaying n. neutering a female by removing the ovaries
speak v. express in speech; exchange thoughts; talk with; also used metaphorically; use language:; the prisoner won't speak; give a speech to; make a characteristic or natural sound
speakable adj. capable of being uttered in words or sentences
speakeasy n. (during prohibition) an illegal barroom
speaker n. someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech); converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance; the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly
speakership n. the position of speaker
speaking adj. capable of or involving speech or speaking; human beings--the speaking animals; capable of speech; the speaking animal@n. the utterance of intelligible speech; delivering an address to a public audience
spear v. pierce with a spear; spear fish; thrust up like a spear@n. a long pointed rod used as a weapon; an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
spearfish n. any of several large vigorous pelagic fishes resembling sailfishes but with first dorsal fin much reduced; worldwide but rare
spearhead v. be the leader of@n. the sharpened point of a spear
spearmint n. common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoring
spec n. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
special adj. unique or specific to a person or thing or category; the special features of a computer; for a special service or occasion@n. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
specialisation n. the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function; the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose; the special line of work you have adopted as your career
specialism n. the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation; the special line of work you have adopted as your career
specialist adj. showing focused training; specialist training@n. an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning; practices one branch of medicine
specialistic adj. showing focused training
speciality n. an asset of special worth or utility; a distinguishing trait; the special line of work you have adopted as your career
specialization n. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose; the special line of work you have adopted as your career; his specialization is gastroenterology
specialize v. become more special; We specialize in dried flowers; be specific about; suit to a special purpose; specialize one's research; devote oneself to a special area of work
specialized adj. developed or designed for a special activity or function; a specialized tool; marked by or characteristic of specialization in a mechanical or scientific subject; his specialized qualifications for the job
specializer n. an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
specially adv. in a special manner; a specially arranged dinner; to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
specialness n. a distinguishing trait
specialty n. an asset of special worth or utility; a distinguishing trait; the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciation n. the evolution of a biological species
specie n. coins collectively
species n. (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed; a specific kind of something: a species of molecule
specifiable adj. capable of being specified; specifiable complaints
specific adj. (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; rules with specific application; stated explicitly or in detail@n. a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
specifically adv. in distinction from others; a program specifically for teenagers
specification n. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work; a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
specificity n. the quality of being specific rather than general: add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion; the quality of being specific to a particular organism: host specificity of a parasite
specified adj. clearly and explicitly stated; meals are at specified times
specify v. specify as a condition; decide upon, as of variables in math; determine the essential quality of; be specific about; define clearly; design or destine; select something or someone for a specific purpose
specifying n. naming explicitly
specimen n. an example regarded as typical of its class; a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes; they collected a urine specimen for urinalysis
specious adj. plausible but false; specious reasoning; plausible but false; a specious claim; based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
speciously adv. in a specious manner
speciousness n. an appearance of truth that is false or deceptive; seeming plausibility: the speciousness of his argument
speck n. a very small spot; the plane was just a speck in the sky; (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything; a small but appreciable amount@v. produce specks in or on
specked adj. having a pattern of dots
speckle v. produce a mottled effect; mark with small spots; speckle the wall with tiny yellow spots@n. a small contrasting part of something
speckled adj. having a pattern of dots
speckless adj. completely neat and clean
specs n. a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
spectacle n. something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight); the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape; an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
spectacled adj. wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass; a bespectacled grandmother
spectacles n. a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
spectactularly adv. in an very impressive manner
spectacular adj. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; a spectacular display of northern lights; of the nature of spectacle or drama; spectacular dives from the cliff@n. a lavishly produced performance
spectacularly adv. in a spectacular manner; the area was spectacularly scenic
spectate v. be a spectator, as of a sports event
spectator n. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel
specter n. a mental representation of some haunting experience; an unusual appearing ghostly figure
spectinomycin n. an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea
spectral adj. of or relating to a spectrum; spectral colors; like or being a phantom; spectral emanations
spectre n. an unusual appearing ghostly figure; a mental representation of some haunting experience
spectrogram n. a photographic record of a spectrum
spectrograph n. a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed; a photographic record of a spectrum
spectrographic adj. relating to or employing a spectrograph
spectrometer n. an instrument for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer
spectrometric adj. of or relating to or involving spectrometry
spectrometry n. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
spectroscope n. an instrument for spectrographic analysis
spectroscopic adj. of or relating to or involving spectroscopy
spectroscopical adj. of or relating to or involving spectroscopy
spectroscopy n. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
spectrum n. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave; broad range of related values or qualities or ideas or activities
specular adj. capable of reflecting light like a mirror; a specular metal
speculate v. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; indulge in speculations; think about at length and in depth; invest at a risk
speculation n. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence; a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
speculative adj. not financially safe or secure; speculative business enterprises; not based on fact or investigation; speculative knowledge; showing curiosity; raised a speculative eyebrow
speculatively adv. in a speculative manner; he looked at her speculatively
speculativeness n. financial risk
speculator n. someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts; someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
speculum n. a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument; a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
speech n. a formal spoken communication delivered to an audience; communication by word of mouth; his speech was slurred; something spoken; the exchange of spoken words; they were perfectly comfortable together without speech
speechify v. make a speech or speeches
speechless adj. unable to speak temporarily; speechless with shock
speechlessly adv. without speaking; he stood up soundlessly and speechlessly and glided across the hallway and through a door
speechlessness n. the property of being speechless
speechmaker n. a person who delivers a speech or oration
speechwriter n. a writer who composes speeches for others to deliver
speed n. distance travelled per unit time; a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; the project advanced with gratifying speed; changing location rapidly@v. step on it; move faster; move very fast; travel at an excessive or illegal velocity
speedboat n. a fast motorboat
speeder n. a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit
speedily adv. with rapid movements
speeding n. changing location rapidly@adj. moving with great speed; the speeding car
speedometer n. a measuring device fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
speedup n. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
speedway n. where high speed driving is allowed; a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles
speedwell n. any plant of the genus Veronica
speedy adj. characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; a speedy car; accomplished rapidly and without delay; hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem
spelaeologist n. a person who explores caves
spelaeology n. the scientific study of caves; the pastime of exploring caves
speleologist n. a person who explores caves
speleology n. the scientific study of caves; the pastime of exploring caves
spell n. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation@v. recite the letters of or give the spelling of; How do you spell this word?; indicate or signify
spellbind v. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe: Burton; Todd & Bowman; attract strongly, as if with a magnet; put into a trance
spellbinder n. an orator who can hold his listeners spellbound
spellbinding adj. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; a spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome
spellbound adj. having your attention fixated as though by a spell
spelldown n. a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly
speller n. someone who spells words
spelling n. forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
spelt n. hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
spelunk v. explore natural caves
spelunker n. a person who explores caves
spend v. pass in a specific way; as of time; pay out; spend money; spend completely; I spend my pocket money in two days
spendable adj. (used of funds) remaining after taxes; spendable income
spender n. someone who spends money prodigally; someone who spends money
spending n. the act of spending or disbursing money
spendthrift n. someone who spends money prodigally@adj. recklessly wasteful
spent adj. drained of energy or effectiveness; completely exhausted; having all been spent
sperm n. the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
spermaceti n. a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
spermatic adj. consisting of or resembling spermatozoa
spermatid n. an immature gamete produced by a spermatocyte; develops into a spermatozoon
spermatocele n. a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa
spermatocide n. an agent that kills spermatozoa
spermatocyte n. a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids
spermatogenesis n. development of spermatozoa
spermatophyte n. plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores
spermatozoid n. a motile male gamete of a plant such as an alga or fern or gymnosperm
spermatozoon n. the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
spermicidal adj. destructive to spermatozoa
spermicide n. an agent that kills spermatozoa
spermophile n. any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops
spermous adj. consisting of or resembling spermatozoa
spew v. expel or eject from the mouth; eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
sphacelate v. undergo necrosis; of tissue
sphagnum n. any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat
sphalerite n. an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form
sphecoid n. any of various solitary wasps
sphere n. a particular environment or walk of life; his social sphere is limited; any spherically shaped artifact; the geographical area in which one nation is very influential; a particular aspect of life or activity
spheric adj. having the shape of a sphere or ball
spherical adj. of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere; spherical geometry; having the shape of a sphere or ball; a spherical object
spherically adv. in a spherical manner; spherically shaped
sphericalness n. the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
sphericity n. the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
spherocyte n. an abnormal spherical red blood cell
spheroid n. a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes; it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid
spheroidal adj. in the form of an ellipse
spherometer n. an instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface
spherule n. a small sphere
sphincter n. a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
sphingid n. any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
sphinx n. an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret; one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
spic adj. completely neat and clean; their spic red-visored caps@n. ethnic slur; offensive terms for persons of Latin American descent
spicate adj. (botany) having or relating to spikes; spicate inflorescence
spice v. make more interesting or flavorful, either in the literal or in a metaphorical sense@n. aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative; any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
spiceberry n. shrub with coral-red berries; Japan to northern India; spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil
spicebush n. deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries; straggling aromatic shrub of southwestern United States having fragrant brown flowers
spicemill n. a mill for grinding spices
spicery n. the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
spicily adv. with strong spices; in a spicy manner; the soup was spicily flavored
spiciness n. the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored; behavior or language bordering on indelicacy
spick adj. completely neat and clean; a spick-and-span kitchen@n. ethnic slur; offensive terms for persons of Latin American descent
spicule n. small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals
spiculum n. small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals
spicy adj. having an agreeably pungent taste; suggestive of sexual impropriety; spicy gossip; having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers; spicy tomato sauce
spider n. predatory arachnid that usually has silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey; a skillet made of cast iron
spiderflower n. any of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers
spiderwort n. any plant of the family Commelinaceae
spidery adj. (zoology) relating to or resembling a member of the class Arachnida
spiegel n. pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel
spiegeleisen n. pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel
spiel n. plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)@v. as of melodies; discuss extravagantly and at great length; speak at great length (about something)
spigot n. a fixture for drawing water from a pipe or cask; a plug for a bunghole in a cask
spik n. ethnic slur; offensive terms for persons of Latin American descent
spike v. stand in the way of; pierce with a sharp stake or point; secure with spikes; bring forth a spike or spikes, as of flowers, such as hyacinths@n. a transient variation in voltage or current; sharp point on the sole of shoe worn by athletes
spiked adj. equipped with long sharp-pointed projections especially along the top of a wall or fence; the fence was iron and spiked along the top; having a long sharp point; having alcohol added; he drank too much of the spiked punch
spikelet n. a small spike (as the inflorescence on grasses and sedges)
spikemoss n. any of numerous fern allies of the genus Selaginella
spikenard n. an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
spiky adj. having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
spile n. a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure; used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
spill n. liquid that is spilled; a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction; the act of allowing a fluid to escape@v. cause to flow or overflow; spill blood; run or spill over, as of a liquid
spillage n. the amount that has spilled; the act of allowing a fluid to escape
spillikin n. a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws
spillikins n. a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others
spillover n. (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure
spillway n. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
spin n. a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile); the act of rotating rapidly; he gave the crank a spin@v. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; stream in jets, of liquids; cause to spin; spin a coin
spinach n. southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves; dark green leaves; eaten cooked or raw in salads
spinal n. anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord@adj. of or relating to the spine or spinal cord; spinal cord
spinally adv. in the spine; spinally administered
spindle n. (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle; any of various shafts that rotate or serve as axes for larger rotating parts
spindleberry n. any shrubby trees or woody vines of the genus Euonymus having showy usually reddish berries
spindlelegs n. a thin person with long thin legs; long thin legs
spindleshanks n. a thin person with long thin legs; long thin legs
spindling adj. being long or tall and thin and usually weak
spindly adj. long and lean
spindrift n. spray blown up from the surface of the sea
spine n. the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; any pointed projection; a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
spinel n. a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones
spineless adj. weak in willpower; lacking courage or vitality; a spineless craven fellow
spinelessness n. the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition
spinet n. small and compactly built; early model with only one string per note
spinnability n. suitability for spinning or capability of being spun (used of textile fibers)
spinnaker n. large and usually triangular; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind
spinner n. someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads); fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water
spinney n. (British) a copse that shelters game
spinning adj. rotating rapidly about an axis; a spinning top@n. creating thread
spinose adj. having spines
spinous adj. shaped like a spine or thorn
spinster n. an elderly unmarried woman; someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)
spinsterhood n. the state of being a spinster (usually an elderly unmarried woman)
spiny adj. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns etc.
spiracle n. a breathing orifice
spiraea n. a Japanese shrub that resembles members of the genus Spiraea; widely cultivated in many varieties for its dense panicles of flowers in many colors; often forced by florists for Easter blooming
spiral adj. in the shape of a coil@v. to wind or move in a spiral course:,; form a spiral; move in a spiral or zigzag course@n. a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at ever-greater distances from it
spiraling adj. in the shape of a coil
spirally adv. with spirals; spirally fluted handles
spirant n. a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract@adj. produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f'. `s', `z', or `th' (in both `thin' and `then'))
spire n. a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
spirea n. a Japanese shrub that resembles members of the genus Spiraea; widely cultivated in many varieties for its dense panicles of flowers in many colors; often forced by florists for Easter blooming
spirilla n. any flagellated aerobic bacteria having a spirally twisted rodlike form
spirillum n. spirally twisted elongate rodlike bacteria usually living in stagnant water; any flagellated aerobic bacteria having a spirally twisted rodlike form
spirit v. infuse with spirit@n. the vital principle or animating force within living things; the general atmosphere of a place or situation; a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
spirited adj. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness; marked by lively action; a spirited dance; willing to face danger; made lively or spirited; a spirited debate
spiritedness n. quality of being active or spirited or vigorous
spiritize v. imbue with a spirit
spiritless adj. lacking ardor or vigor or energy; a spiritless reply to criticism; lacking spirit; it was a spiritless attempt; evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
spiritlessness n. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
spiritous adj. containing or of the nature of alcohol; spiritous beverages
spirits n. distilled rather than fermented
spiritual adj. concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; lords temporal and spiritual; concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul; a spiritual approach to life@n. a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern US
spiritualism n. any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God; the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium)
spiritualist adj. of or relating to or connected with spiritualism@n. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
spiritualistic adj. of or relating to or connected with spiritualism
spirituality n. property or income owned by a church; concern with things of the spirit
spiritualize v. give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense; purify from the corrupting influences of the world
spiritually adv. in a spiritual manner; the ninth century was the spiritually freest period
spiritualty n. property or income owned by a church
spirituous adj. containing or of the nature of alcohol; spirituous liquors
spirochaete n. parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals
spirochete n. parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals
spirogram n. a record of breathing made with a spirograph
spirograph n. an instrument for recording the depth and rapidity of breathing movements
spirogyra n. freshwater algae consisting of minute filaments containing spiral chlorophyll bands
spironolactone n. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
spirt n. the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)@v. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet of liquids; move with increasing speed
spirula n. a small tropical cephalopod of the genus Spirula having prominent eyes and short arms and a many-chambered shell coiled in a flat spiral
spit n. a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea; a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth@v. expel or eject from the mouth; utter with anger or contempt
spitball n. paper chewed and rolled into a ball to be thrown as a missile; a baseball pitch delivered after the ball has been moistened with saliva or sweat
spite v. hurt the feelings of@n. feeling a need to see other suffer; malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
spiteful adj. showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; a despiteful fiend; characterized by malice; told spiteful stories about the fat lady
spitefully adv. in a maliciously spiteful manner; pray for them that despitefully use us; in a spiteful manner; he answered his accusers spitefully
spitefulness n. feeling a need to see other suffer; malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
spitfire n. a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)
spitting n. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
spittle n. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
spittlebug n. small leaping herbivorous insect that lives in a mass of protective froth which it and its larvae secrete
spittoon n. a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
spitz n. any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail
spiv n. (British) a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time
splanchnic adj. relating to or affecting the viscera; a splanchnic nerve
splash n. the sound like water splashing; a small quantity of something moist or soft; the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface@v. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, esp. with force; walk through mud or mire; dash a liquid upon or against
splashboard n. a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side; a panel to protect people from splashing water or mud etc.
splashdown n. a landing of a spacecraft in the sea at the end of a space flight
splashed adj. (of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses; with clothes wet by splashed water; covered patchily; often used in combination; gardens splashed with color
splashguard n. a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
splashiness n. lack of elegance as a consequence of pomposity
splashing n. the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface; the act of scattering water about haphazardly
splashy adj. marked by conspicuous display; a splashy half-page ad; covered patchily; often used in combination
splat v. give off the sound of a bullet flattening on impact; split open and flatten for cooking, as of fish over an open fire; flatten on impact@n. a single splash; he heard a splat as it hit the floor
splatter v. cause to flow or overflow; dash a liquid upon or against@n. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; a small quantity of something moist or soft; a splatter of mud
splattered adj. covered patchily; often used in combination; kitchen walls splattered with grease
splattering n. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
splay v. spread open or apart; turn outward; These birds can splay out their toes; move out of position@adj. turned outward in an ungainly manner; splay knees@n. an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
splayfoot n. a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out@adj. having feet that turn outward
splayfooted adj. having feet that turn outward
spleen n. a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses; a feeling of resentful anger
spleenwort n. any of various chiefly rock-inhabiting ferns of the genus Asplenium
splendid adj. having great beauty and splendor; splendid costumes; characterized by or attended with brilliance or grandeur; the splendid coronation ceremony
splendidly adv. in a splendid manner; he did splendidly in the exam; in an impressively beautiful manner
splendiferous adj. having great beauty and splendor; a kind of splendiferous native simplicity
splendor n. a quality that outshines the usual; the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
splendour n. a quality that outshines the usual; the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
splenectomy n. surgical removal of the spleen
splenetic adj. very irritable
splenic adj. of or relating to the spleen
splenitis n. inflammation of the spleen
splenomegaly n. an abnormal enlargement of the spleen
splice v. join the ends of; splice wires; join by splicing@n. a place where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined; the break was due to an imperfect splice; made by overlapping two ends and joining them together
splicer n. a device for joining two pieces of paper or film or magnetic tape
splicing n. a place where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined
spline n. a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines; a thin strip (wood or metal)
splint n. a thin sliver of wood; he lit the fire with a burning splint; an orthopedic device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)@v. support with a splint, of broken limbs
splinter n. a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal; he got a splinter in his finger@v. withdraw from an organization or communion; divide into slivers or splinters; break up into splinters or slivers
splintered adj. broken into sharp pieces; the police came in through the splintered door
splintering n. the act of chipping something
splinterless adj. resistant to shattering or splintering
splinterproof adj. resistant to shattering or splintering
splinters n. wood in small pieces or splinters
splintery adj. subject to breaking into sharp slender pieces; resembling or consisting of or embedded with long slender fragments of (especially) wood having sharp points; a rough splintery floor of old pine boards
split v. separate into parts or portions@n. extending the legs at right angles to the trunks (one in front and the other in back); a bottle containing half the usual amount; a promised or claimed share of loot or money@adj. being divided or separated
splitsaw n. a handsaw for cutting with the grain of the wood
splitting adj. resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
splitworm n. grayish-brown moth whose larva is the potato tuberworm
splodge n. an irregularly shaped spot
splosh v. make a splashing sound; of liquids; walk through mud or mire; We had to splosh across the wet meadow; cause (a liquid) to spatter about, esp. with force; dash a liquid upon or against
splotch v. blotch or spot@n. an irregularly shaped spot
splotched adj. marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots
splurge v. indulge oneself@n. an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
splutter n. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)@v. utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage; spit up in an explosive manner
spluttering adj. emitting or making sporadic spitting or popping sounds; spluttering electric arcs
spodumene n. a pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminum silicate; a source of lithium
spoil n. (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war); the act of spoiling@v. make a mess of, destroy or ruin; become unfit for consumption or use; alter from the original; treat with excessive indulgence
spoilable adj. liable to decay or spoil or become putrid
spoilables n. foods that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
spoilage n. the amount that has spoiled; the process of becoming spoiled; the act of spoiling
spoilation n. the act of stripping and taking by force
spoiled adj. treated with excessive indulgence; having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention; a spoiled child; (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
spoiler n. a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning; someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war); an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
spoiling n. the process of becoming spoiled; the act of spoiling
spoilsport n. (informal) someone who spoils the pleasure of others
spoilt adj. having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention; (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition; a refrigerator full of spoilt food
spoke n. a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim; one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
spoken adj. uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination; a spoken message; using the voice in speech
spokesman n. a male spokesperson
spokesperson n. an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
spokeswoman n. a female spokesperson
spoliation n. the act of stripping and taking by force
spondaic adj. (prosody) of or consisting of spondees; spondaic hexameter
spondaize v. make spondaic, of verses
spondee n. a metrical unit with stressed-stressed syllables
spondylitis n. inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
sponge n. a porous mass of interlacing fibers the forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used@v. wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
spongefly n. hairy-bodied insect whose larvae feed on freshwater sponges
sponger n. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free); someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
spongillafly n. hairy-bodied insect whose larvae feed on freshwater sponges
sponginess n. the porosity of a sponge; the property of being able to occupy less space
spongy adj. resembling a sponge in having soft texture and compressibility; spongy bread; like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
sponsor v. assume sponsorship of; assume responsibility for or leadership of; The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan; do one's shopping at; do business with@n. someone who supports or champions something
sponsorship n. the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
spontaneity n. the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint; the spontaneity of his laughter
spontaneous adj. happening or arising without apparent external cause; spontaneous laughter; said or done without having been planned or written in advance; produced without being planted or without human labor
spontaneously adv. in a spontaneous manner; this shift occurs spontaneously; without advance preparation
spontaneousness n. the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
spoof n. a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way@v. make a spoof of; make fun of; make a parody of
spook n. someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; a mental representation of some haunting experience
spookily adv. in an unnatural eery manner
spooky adj. suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
spool v. (computer science) transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage; wind onto a spool or a reel@n. around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
spoon n. a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food; as much as a spoon will hold@v. scoop up or take up with a spoon; spoon the sauce over the roast
spoonbill n. wading birds having a long flat bill with a tip like a spoon
spoondrift n. spray blown up from the surface of the sea
spoonerism n. transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
spoonfeed v. feed with a spoon; teach without challenging the students
spoonfeeding n. feeding someone (as a baby) from a spoon; teaching in an overly simplified way that discourages independent thought
spoonflower n. tropical American aroid having edible tubers that are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes
spoonful n. as much as a spoon will hold
spoor n. the trail left by a person or an animal; what the hunter follows in pursuing game; the hounds followed the fox's spoor
sporadic adj. recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances; a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids
sporadically adv. in a sporadic manner; he only works sporadically
sporangiophore n. stalk bearing one or more sporangia
sporangium n. organ containing or producing spores
spore n. small usually single-celled reproductive body produced especially by certain bacteria and algae and fungi and nonflowering plants
sporocarp n. specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori or clusters of sporangia
sporophore n. a spore-bearing branch or organ: the part of the thallus of a sporophyte that develops spores; in ferns and mosses and liverworts is practically equivalent to the sporophyte
sporophyl n. leaf in ferns and mosses that bears the sporangia
sporophyll n. leaf in ferns and mosses that bears the sporangia
sporophyte n. the spore-producing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
sporotrichosis n. a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes
sporozoan n. parasitic spore-forming protozoan
sporozoite n. one of the minute active bodies into which sporozoans divide in one stage of their life cycle
sporran n. a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt by Scottish Highlanders
sport v. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner@adj. (Maine colloquial) temporary summer resident in inland Maine@n. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition; the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
sporting adj. marked by or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; a sporting solution of the disagreement; relating to or used in sports; sporting events; involving risk or willingness to take a risk; a sporting chance
sportingly adv. so as to be sporting; in a sporting manner
sportive adj. relating to or interested in sports; given to merry frolicking
sportively adv. in a merry sportive manner
sportiveness n. lively high-spirited playfulness
sportscast v. broadcast a sports event
sportscaster n. an announcer who reads sports news or describes sporting events
sportsman n. someone who engages in sports
sportsmanlike adj. marked by or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; sportsmanlike conduct
sportsmanship n. fairness in following the rules of the game
sportswoman n. someone who engages in sports
sporty adj. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
sporulation n. asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores
spot n. a point located with respect to surface features of some region@v. catch sight of; mar or impair with a flaw; make a spot or mark onto; become spotted
spotless adj. completely neat and clean
spotlessly adv. in a spotless manner; spotlessly clean
spotlessness n. the state of being spotlessly clean
spotlight v. move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater@n. a focus of public attention; a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area
spotted adj. having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture); a black-and-white spotted cow; especially of reputation; inherited a spotted name
spotter n. someone who is the first of observe something
spotting n. the act of spotting or staining something; the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
spotty adj. inconsistent in quality
spotweld v. make circular welds
spousal adj. of or relating to a wedding; spousal rites; relating to or celebrating marriage; a fitting symbol of spousal love
spouse n. a person's partner in marriage
spout v. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet of liquids; talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner@n. an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
spouting adj. propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
sprag n. a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline; a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
sprain n. a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments@v. twist suddenly so as to sprain
sprang past tense of spring
sprat n. small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines; small herring processed like a sardine
sprawl n. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about@v. sit or lie with one's limbs spread out; go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way
sprawled adj. spread out irregularly; sat sprawled in the big armchair
sprawling n. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about@adj. spread out irregularly; the sprawling suburbs; spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions; sprawling handwriting
sprawly adj. spread out irregularly; a big sprawly city
spray n. a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying; a quantity of small objects flying through the air; a spray of bullets@v. be discharged in sprays of liquid; scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; spray water on someone
sprayer n. a worker who applies spray to a surface; a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine spray
spraying n. the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft); a quantity of small objects flying through the air
spread n. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space@v. distribute or disperse widely; The invaders spread their language all over the country@adj. distributed or spread over a considerable extent
spreadeagle v. defeat disastrously
spreader n. an implement for spreading something; he used his knife as a spreader; a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions
spreadhead n. two facing pages of a book or other publication
spreading n. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space; opening to public discussion and debate@adj. spreading over a wide area; under the spreading chestnut tree
spreadsheet n. a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen
spree v. go on a spree and indulge, e.g., a shopping spree@n. a brief indulgence of your impulses
sprig n. small branch or division of a branch; usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year; an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
sprigged adj. decorated with designs of sprigs; sprigged muslin
sprightliness n. animation and energy in action or expression
sprightly adj. full of spirit and vitality; a sprightly young girl
sprigtail n. large grouse of prairies and open forests of western North America
spring adj. occurring in or appropriate to the season of spring@v. move forward by leaps and bounds; develop into a distinctive entity; spring back; spring away from an impact; produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly@n. the season of growth
springboard n. a flexible board for jumping upward
springbok n. South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
springbuck n. South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
springer n. the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs; a cow about to give birth
springiness n. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
springing adj. moving upward and forward in a quick motion or series of motions; or characterized by leaps; the springing panther
springless adj. lacking in elasticity or vitality; went off with springless steps
springlike adj. of or characteristic of or occurring in spring; resembling a spring or the action of a spring
springtail n. any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
springtide n. a swelling rush of anything; he rose on the springtide of prosperity; a greater than average tide occurring during the new and full moons
springtime adj. occurring in or appropriate to the season of spring; springtime activities@n. the season of growth
springy adj. rebounds readily; springy turf
sprinkle v. distribute loosely; cause (a liquid) to spatter about, esp. with force; rain gently; scatter with liquid; wet lightly@n. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby; watering with a sprinkler
sprinkled adj. sprinkled over
sprinkler n. attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden
sprinkles n. bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
sprinkling n. a small number dispersed haphazardly; a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby; the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare); watering with a sprinkler
sprint n. a quick run@v. run very fast, usually for a short distance
sprinter n. someone who runs a short distance at top speed
sprit n. a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally
sprite n. small, human in form, playful, having magical powers
sprites n. atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
spritsail n. a sail extended by a sprit
spritz v. eject (a liquid) quickly; spritz water on a surface; squirt or spray (a liquid) quickly
spritzer n. wine mixed with a sparkling water
sprocket n. has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through; thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain; on the rim of gear wheel
sprout v. produce buds, branches, or germinate; of plants; grow sprouts, of a plant@n. any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud; a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)
sprouted adj. (of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground; the corn is sprouted
sprouting n. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
spruce n. light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork; any coniferous tree of the genus Picea@adj. marked by smartness in dress and manners@v. make neat, smart, or trim
sprucely adv. in a stylish manner
spruceness n. the state of being neat and smart and trim
sprue n. a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and nontropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation
sprung past tense of spring
spry adj. moving quickly and lightly; the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it
spud v. produce buds, branches, or germinate; of plants@n. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland; a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds
spue v. expel or eject from the mouth; eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
spume v. make froth, become bubbly@n. foam or froth on the sea
spumous adj. covered with or resembling small bubbles as from being agitated by beating or heating
spumy adj. covered with or resembling small bubbles as from being agitated by beating or heating; spumy surf
spun past tense of spin
spunk n. material for starting a fire; the courage to carry on: he kept fighting on pure spunk
spunky adj. showing courage; willing to face danger
spur n. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; any pointed projection@v. incite or stimulate; The Academy was formed to spur research; give heart or courage to; strike with a spur
spurge n. any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice
spurious adj. plausible but false; born out of wedlock; intended to deceive; a spurious work of art
spuriously adv. in a false and spurious manner; the lawyer argued spuriously that his client knew nothing of the burglary
spuriousness n. state of lacking genuineness
spurn v. reject with contempt
spurned adj. rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
spurring n. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
spurt v. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet of liquids; move with increasing speed@n. the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
spurting adj. propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
sputnik n. a Russian artificial satellite
sputter v. make an explosive sound; cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed: The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust@n. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
sputtering adj. emitting or making sporadic spitting or popping sounds; the sputtering engine@n. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
sputum n. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
spy v. catch sight of; watch, observe, or inquire secretly; secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; spy for the Russians@n. a secret agent hired by a state to obtain (military) information about its enemies
spyglass n. a small refracting telescope
spyhole n. a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep
spying n. keeping a secret or furtive watch; the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes; the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
squab n. flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled; a soft padded sofa; an unfledged pigeon@adj. short and fat
squabble v. argue over petty things@n. petty quarrel
squabby adj. short and fat
squad n. a smallest army unit; a cooperative unit
squadron n. a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms; a unit of the US air force larger than a flight and smaller than a group; a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task
squadroom n. a room in a police station where members of the force assemble for roll call and duty assignments; a room in a barracks where soldiers are billeted
squalid adj. morally degraded; the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal; foul and run-down and repulsive; a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town
squalidly adv. in a sordid or squalid way
squalidness n. sordid dirtiness
squall n. sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation@v. make high-pitched, whiney noises; utter a sudden loud cry; blow in a squall
squalling adj. characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
squally adj. characterized by short periods of noisy commotion; a home life that has been extraordinarily squally; characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain; a gray squally morning
squalor n. sordid dirtiness
squama n. a protective structure resembling a scale
squamule n. a minute scale (on a plant or fungus)
squamulose adj. (botany) covered with tiny scales
squander v. spend thoughtlessly; throw away; spend lavishly or wastefully on; spend extravagantly
squandered adj. not used to good advantage; squandered money cannot be replaced
squanderer n. a recklessly extravagant consumer
squandering n. spending money wastefully
squandermania n. prodigious squandering (usually by a government)
square adv. in a straight direct way@n. (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles@v. make square; square the wood with a file@adj. having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
squared adj. having been made square
squarely adv. directly and without evasion; not roundabout; to face a problem squarely; in a straight direct way; looked him squarely in the eye; firmly and solidly; hit the ball squarely
squareness n. the property of being shaped like a square
squaretail n. sluggish square-tailed fish armored with tough bony scales; of deep warm waters
squarish adj. somewhat square in appearance or form
squark n. a quark with an electric charge of -1/3 and a mass 988 times that of an electron and a strangeness of -1
squash n. any of numerous annual tendril-bearing trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits; edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable@v. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
squashed adj. that has been violently compressed; the squashed looking nakedness of the fledgling birds
squashy adj. resembling a sponge in having soft texture and compressibility
squat adj. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature; a little church with a squat tower@n. exercising by repeatedly assuming a squatting position; strengthens the leg muscles@v. sit on one's heels
squatness n. the property of being short and broad
squatter n. someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to to it; someone who settles on land without right or title
squattiness n. a short and stout physique
squatting n. exercising by repeatedly assuming a squatting position; strengthens the leg muscles; the act of assuming or maintaining a squatting position
squatty adj. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature; a squatty red smokestack
squaw n. an American Indian woman
squawbush n. deciduous shrub of California with unpleasantly scented usually trivoliate leaves and edible fruit
squawk n. the noise of squawking; the squawk of car horns; informal terms for objecting@v. utter a harsh abrupt scream; complain
squawker n. a person given to excessive complaints and crying; the loudspeaker on an inter-com or public address system
squawky adj. like the cackles or squawks a hen makes especially after laying an egg
squawroot n. tall herb of eastern North America and Asia having blue berrylike fruit and a thick knotty rootstock formerly used medicinally
squeak n. a short high-pitched noise; the squeak of of shoes on powdery snow; something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin@v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door
squeaker n. something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
squeaking adj. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
squeaky adj. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
squeal v. utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs; confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure@n. a high-pitched howl
squealer n. one who reveals confidential information in return for money
squealing adj. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
squeamish adj. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow
squeamishly adv. in a squeamish manner; `I would rather not touch,' he said squeamishly
squeamishness n. a mild state of nausea
squeegee n. T-shaped implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows)@v. wipe with a squeegee, as of a window
squeezability n. the property of being able to occupy less space
squeezable adj. capable of being easily compressed
squeeze n. the act of squeezing; he gave her cheek a playful squeeze; a twisting squeeze@v. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; squeeze a lemon; press firmly; squeeze like a wedge into a tight space; press or force
squeezer n. a utensil for squeezing juice from fruit
squelch v. suppress or crush completely; squelch any sign of dissent; make a sucking sound; walk through mud or mire; to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition@n. (informal) a crushing remark
squelched adj. subdued or overcome; a squelched rumor
squib n. a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
squid n. (Italian cookery) squid prepared as food; widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins
squiffy adj. slang for `drunk'
squiggle n. a short twisting line; an illegible scrawl
squiggly adj. wavy and twisting
squill n. bulb of the sea squill, which is sliced, dried, and used as an expectorant; having dense spikes of small white flowers and yielding a bulb with medicinal properties
squilla n. a kind of mantis shrimp
squinch n. a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)@v. crouch down; draw back, as with fear; partly close one's eyes
squinched adj. having eyes half closed in order to see better; squinched eyes
squint n. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes@v. partly close one's eyes; be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus@adj. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
squinting adj. having eyes half closed in order to see better
squinty adj. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
squire n. young nobleman attendant on a knight; (British) an English country landowner; a man who attends or escorts a woman@v. attend upon as a squire; serve as a squire
squirearchy n. the gentry who own land (considered as a class)
squirm n. the act of wiggling@v. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (esp. when struggling)
squirming adj. having a twisting or snake-like or worm-like motion; squirming boys
squirrel n. a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail; the fur of a squirrel
squirrelfish n. similar to sea bream; small spiny-finned fish found in bays along the southeastern coast of the United States
squirt n. someone who is small and insignificant; the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)@v. cause to come out in a squirt, of liquids; wet with a spurt of liquid
squirting adj. propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
squish v. walk through mud or mire
squishy adj. resembling a sponge in having soft texture and compressibility
stab n. a thrusting blow with a knife@v. use a knife on; stab or pierce; poke or thrust abruptly
stabbed adj. pierced with with a pointed weapon
stabber n. someone who stabs another person
stabbing adj. causing physical or especially psychological injury; a stabbing remark; as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; a stabbing pain
stabile n. a sculpture having fixed units constructed of metal and attached to a fixed support@adj. (chemistry, physics, biology) resistant to change; not able or intended to be moved
stabilisation n. the act of stabilizing
stability n. the quality or attribute of being stable; a stable order; the quality of being free from change or variation
stabilization n. the act of stabilizing; he worked for price stabilization for farm products
stabilize v. make stable or put into an equilibrium; become stable or more stable
stabilized adj. made stable or firm
stabilizer n. any device for stabilizing an aircraft; a device for making something stable
stabilizing adj. causing to become stable; the family is one of the great stabilizing elements in society
stable n. a building for housing horses or other livestock@v. shelter in a stable@adj. resistant to change of position or condition; a stable ladder; firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation; the economy is stable
stableboy n. someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
stableman n. someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
stablemate n. a horse stabled with another or one of several horses owned by the same person
stableness n. the quality or attribute of being stable
stabling n. accommodation for animals (especially for horses)
staccato adj. marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; (music) cut short crisply; staccato applause@adv. separating the notes; in music; play this staccato, please
stachyose n. a tetrasaccharide found in the tubers of the Chinese artichoke
stack n. an orderly pile; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent@v. load or cover with stacks; stack a truck with boxes; to arrange in a stack or pile
stacked adj. arranged in a stack; (slang) well or attractively formed with respect to physique
stacks n. a large number or amount; an extensive arrangement of bookshelves in a library where most of the books are stored
staddle n. a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked
stadium n. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
staff v. provide with staff@n. personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task; the hospital has an excellent nursing staff; a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; he walked with the help of a wooden staff
staffer n. an employee who is a member of a staff of workers
stag n. male red deer; adult male deer@v. attend a dance or a party without a female companion; give away information about somebody; watch, observe, or inquire secretly
stage n. any distinct time period in a sequence of events; we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected@v. perform (a play), esp. on a stage; we are going to stage Othello
stagecoach n. a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
stagecraft n. skill in writing or staging plays
staged adj. written for or performed on the stage; a staged version of the novel; deliberately arranged for effect; one of those artfully staged photographs
stagehand n. an employee of a theater who performs work involved in putting on a theatrical production
stager n. someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed
stagflation n. a period of slow economic growth and high unemployment (stagnation) while prices rise (inflation)
stagger n. an unsteady uneven gait@v. walk as if unable to control one's movements; walk with great difficulty; as in snow or mud; astound or overwhelm; to arrange in a stack or pile; stagger the chairs in the lecture hall; move slowly and unsteadily
staggerbush n. deciduous shrub of coastal plain of the eastern United States having nodding pinkish-white flowers; poisonous to stock
staggerer n. someone who walks unsteadily as if about to fall
staggering adj. walking unsteadily; so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm; the amount of money required was staggering
staggeringly adv. extremely
staghead n. an abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance
staghound n. a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound
stagily adv. in a stagy and theatrical manner
staginess n. an artificial and mannered quality
staging n. the production of a drama on the stage
stagnancy n. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
stagnant adj. not circulating or flowing; stagnant water; not growing or changing; without force or vitality
stagnate v. be stagnant, as of water; spent time in idleness
stagnation n. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation
stagy adj. having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality; stagy heroics
staid adj. characterized by dignity and propriety
staidly adv. in a grave and sober manner
staidness n. a trait of dignified seriousness
stain v. mark with dye, as of furniture; make a spot or mark onto@n. a soiled or discolored appearance; the wine left a dark stain; a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
stainability n. (cytology) the capacity of cells or cell parts to stain specifically with certain dyes
stainable adj. capable of being stained (especially of cells and cell parts)
stained adj. marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter; a badly stained tablecloth; having a coating of stain or varnish; especially of reputation
staining n. (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study; the act of spotting or staining something
stainless adj. of reputation
stair n. a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
staircase n. a means of access consisting of a set of steps
stairhead n. the top of a staircase
stairs n. a means of access consisting of a set of steps
stairway n. a means of access consisting of a set of steps
stairwell n. a vertical shaft around which there is a stairway
stake v. put at risk; I will stake my good reputation for this; place a bet on; mark with a stake; stake out the path; tie or fasten to a stake; stake your goat@n. a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
stakeholder n. someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner
stakeout n. surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime)
stakes n. the money risked on a gamble
staking n. the act of gambling
stalactite n. a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave
stalagmite n. a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting upward from the floor of a limestone cave
stale v. urinate, of cattle and horses@adj. showing deterioration from age; stale bread; lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new; no longer new; uninteresting; cold (or stale) news
stalemate v. subject to a stalemate, in chess@n. a situation in which no progress can be made; drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
stalemated adj. at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions; the chess game ended with white stalemated
staleness n. unoriginality as a result of being dull and hackneyed; having lost purity and freshness as a consequence of aging
stalk v. walk stiffly; recur constantly and spontaneously to@n. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stalked adj. (biology) having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
stalker n. someone who stalks game
stalking n. a hunt for game carried on by stalking or waiting in ambush; the act of following prey stealthily@adj. moving silently and deliberately; especially pursuing stealthily and persistently; we watched the stalking tiger approach his prey
stalkless adj. (biology) attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk
stall n. a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed@v. postpone doing what one should be doing; come to a stop; deliberately delay an event or action; put into, or keep in, a stall; experience a stall in flight, of airplanes
stalling n. a tactic used to mislead or delay
stallion n. uncastrated adult male horse
stalls n. (British) seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater; a building for housing horses or other livestock
stalwart adj. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; proud of her tall stalwart son; dependable; the stalwart citizens at Lexington@n. a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
stalwartness n. the property of being strong and resolute
stamen n. the male reproductive organ of a flower
stamina n. enduring strength and energy
staminate adj. (botany) capable of fertilizing female organs
stammel n. a coarse woolen cloth formerly used for undergarments and usually dyed bright red
stammer v. speak haltingly@n. a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
stammerer n. someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions
stammering adj. unable to speak freely and easily
stammeringly adv. with a stammer; `Will you marry me?' he asked stammeringly
stamp v. walk heavily; to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something; reveal clearly as having a certain character@n. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; a type or class; more men of his stamp are needed
stamped adj. marked with the impression of a seal
stampede v. cause to run in panic: Thunderbolts can stampede animals@n. a headlong rush of people on a common impulse; when he shouted `fire' there was a stampede to the exits
stance n. standing posture
stanch v. as of the flow of a liquid flowing, such as blood from a wound
stanchion n. any vertical pole or rod used as a support
stanchly adv. in a staunch manner
stand n. a support or foundation; the position where a thing or person stands@v. be standing; be upright; We had to stand for the entire performance!; be in some specified state or condition
standard n. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated@adj. conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
standardisation n. the imposition of a standard; the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
standardization n. the imposition of a standard; the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
standardize v. make standard or the norm
standardized adj. brought into conformity with a standard; standardized education; capable of replacing or changing places with something else
standby n. something that can be relied on when needed; an actor able to replace a regular performer when required@adj. ready for emergency use; a standby generator
standdown n. (military) withdrawal of a military presence
standing adj. having a supporting base; a standing lamp; not created for a particular occasion; a standing committee; maintaining an erect position; standing timber@n. social or financial or professional status or reputation: of equal standing
standoff n. the situation in a contest in which the winner is undecided at the end; a successful stand
standoffish adj. lacking cordiality; unfriendly; a standoffish manner
standoffishly adv. in a standoffish manner; standoffishly, he declined the invitation to the office party
standoffishness n. a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
standpat adj. old-fashioned and out of date
standpipe n. a vertical pipe
standpoint n. a mental position from which things are viewed
stands n. a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
standstill n. a situation in which no progress can be made; an interruption of normal activity
stanhopea n. any of various orchids of the genus Stanhopea having a single large leaf and loose racemes of large fragrant flowers of various colors; Mexico to Brazil
stank past tense of stink
stannite n. a dark gray mineral with a metallic luster that is a source of tin
stanza n. a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
stapedectomy n. surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear
stapelia n. any of various plants of the genus Stapelia having succulent leafless toothed cactus-like stems and large evil-smelling flowers often star-shaped
stapes n. the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound to the cochlea
staph n. spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
staphylococcal adj. of or relating to the Staphylococcus bacteria; a staphylococcal infection
staphylococci n. spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
staphylococcus n. spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
staple adj. necessary foods or commodities@n. (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant; material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables@v. secure or fasten with a staple
stapled adj. fastened with a pin or staple; the stapled papers
stapler n. a machine that inserts stales into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
star adj. indicating the most important performer or role@v. feature as the star; of artistic performances@n. (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
starboard n. the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose@adj. on the right-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward; the starboard side@v. turn to the right, of helms or rudders
starch n. a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice@v. stiffen with starch; starch clothes
starchless adj. lacking starch
starchlike adj. resembling starch
starchy adj. consisting of or containing starch; starchy foods; rigidly formal; a starchy manner
stardom n. the status of being acknowledged as a star: stardom meant nothing to her
stardust n. a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality
stare n. a fixed look with eyes open wide@v. look at with fixed eyes; fixate one's eyes; look at with a fixed gaze, as of a sculpture or a painting
starets n. a religious adviser (not necessarily a priest) in the Eastern Orthodox Church
starfish n. echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk
starflower n. common Old World herb having grasslike leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers with green stripes; naturalized in the eastern United States
stargaze v. observe the stars; have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy
stargazer n. someone indifferent to the busy world; a physicist who studies astronomy; heavy-bodied marine bottom-lurkers with eyes on flattened top of the head
stargazing n. observation of the stars
staring adv. with a stare; `quoi?' asked Blanchard, staring@adj. (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder; staring eyes; without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; stark staring mad
staringly adv. with a stare
stark adv. completely; stark mad@adj. devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment; facing the stark reality of the deadline; severely simple; a stark interior; complete or extreme; stark poverty
starkers adj. (British informal) stark naked
starkly adv. in a stark manner; He was starkly unable to achieve coherence; in sharp outline or contrast; the black walls rose starkly from the snow; in a blunt manner; in starkly realistic terms
starkness n. an extreme lack of furnishings or ornamentation
starless adj. not starry; having no stars or star-like objects; dark starless nights
starlet n. a young (film) actress who is publicized as a future star
starlight n. the light of the stars
starlike adj. resembling a star; they saw a starlike object in the sky
starling n. gregarious birds native to the Old World
starlit adj. lighted only by stars; the starlit darkness
starred adj. marked with an asterisk; the starred items
starring adj. indicating the most important performer or role; the starring role
starry adj. abounding with or resembling stars; a starry night
start v. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action:; Who will start?; set in motion, cause to start; leave@n. the beginning of anything; it was off to a good start; the time at which something begins
starter n. an electric motor for starting an engine; a contestant who is in the game at the beginning; the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition; any new participant in some activity; rotating shaft with parallel handle
starting adj. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear; with eyes starting from their sockets; appropriate to the beginning or start of an event; the starting point@n. a turn to be in a game at the beginning
startle n. a sudden involuntary movement@v. to stimulate to action ; move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
startled adj. excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement; students startled by the teacher's quiet return
startling adj. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm; Sydney's startling new Opera House
startlingly adv. in a startling manner; a startlingly modern voice
startup n. the act of setting in operation; the act of starting a new operation or practice; the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
starvation n. a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period; the act of starving; they were charged with the starvation of children in their care
starve v. be hungry; go without food; die of food deprivation; deprive of food; have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
starved adj. suffering from lack of food; extremely hungry; the family was starved and ragged
starveling n. someone who is starving (or being starved)
starving n. the act of starving@adj. suffering from lack of food
starwort n. low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side
stash v. save up as for future use@n. a secret store of valuables or money
stasis n. an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped; inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces
statant adj. (heraldry) standing on four feet
state n. the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state@adj. supported and operated by the government of a state; a state university; in the service of the community or nation; state security@v. express an idea, etc. in words
statecraft n. wisdom in the management of public affairs
stated adj. declared as fact; explicitly stated
stateless adj. without nationality or citizenship; stateless persons
stateliness n. a elaborate manner of doing something; she served coffee with great stateliness; impressiveness in scale or proportion
stately adj. impressive in appearance; stately columns; of size and dignity suggestive of a statue; refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
statement n. a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; according to his statement he was in London on that day; a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
stateroom n. a private room on a ship or on a railroad car
statesman n. a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
statesmanlike adj. marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman; a man of statesmanlike judgment
statesmanly adj. marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman
statesmanship n. wisdom in the management of public affairs
statewide adj. occurring or extending throughout a state; the statewide recycling program
static n. a crackling or hissing noise cause by electrical interference@adj. not active or moving; a static village community and a completely undynamic type of agriculture; not in physical motion; showing little if any change; a static population
statically adv. in a static manner; a statically determinate connexion
statice n. any of various plants of the genus Limonium of temperate salt marshes having spikes of whit or mauve flowers
statics n. the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
station n. a building equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; he started looking for a gas station; proper or designated social situation:; the responsibilities of a man in his station@v. assign to a station
stationariness n. remaining in place
stationary adj. standing still; the car remained stationary with the engine running; not capable of being moved; stationary machinery
stationer n. a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
stationery n. paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
stationmaster n. the person in charge of a railway station
statistic n. a datum that can be represented numerically
statistical adj. of or relating to statistics; statistical population
statistically adv. with respect to statistics; this is statistically impossible
statistician n. a mathematician who specializes in statistics; someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
statistics n. a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
stative adj. (grammar) expressing existence or a state rather than an action; used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives
stator n. stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves
statuary adj. of or relating to or suitable for statues@n. statues collectively
statue n. a sculpture representing a human or animal
statuesque adj. of size and dignity suggestive of a statue; suggestive of a statue
statuette n. a small carved or molded figure
stature n. high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement: a man of great stature; natural height of a person or animal in an upright position
status n. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society: he had the status of a minor; a condition or state at a particular time:; the current status of the arms negotiations
statute n. an act passed by a legislative body@adj. enacted by a legislative body; statute law
statutorily adv. according to statute; placed statutorily under the council's supervision
statutory adj. relating to or created by statutes; statutory matters; prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute; statutory restrictions
staunch v. as of the flow of a liquid flowing, such as blood from a wound@adj. firm and dependable especially in loyalty; a staunch defender of free speech
staunchly adv. in a staunch manner; he staunchly defended his principles
staunchness n. loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty
staurikosaur n. primitive dinosaur found in Brazil
staurikosaurus n. primitive dinosaur found in Brazil
stave v. burst or force (a hole) into something@n. (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written; one of several thin pieces of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket; a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
staves pl. of staff
stay n. continuing or remaining in a place; they had a nice stay in Paris; the state of inactivity following an interruption@v. stay the same; remain in a certain state; stay alone; stay put (in a certain place); dwell (archaic)
stayer n. a person or other animal having powers of endurance or perseverence: the horse that won the race is a good stayer
stays n. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
staysail n. any sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
stead n. the function or position properly or customarily occupied or served by another: can you go in my stead?
steadfast adj. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; steadfast resolve; firm and dependable especially in loyalty; a steadfast ally
steadfastly adv. with resolute determination
steadfastness n. loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty; steadfast resolution
steadied adj. made steady or constant; the noise became a steadied roaring
steadily adv. at a steady rate or pace; his interest eroded steadily; in a steady manner; he could still walk steadily
steadiness n. the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place; the quality of being steady--regular and unvarying
steady adv. in a steady manner@adj. not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; a steady beat; persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; a steady breeze@v. make steady; steady your hands@n. a person loved by another person
steadying adj. causing to become steady; had a steadying effect on her nerves
steak n. a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
steakhouse n. a restaurant that specializes in steaks
steal v. take without the owner's consent; move stealthily; steal a base, in baseball; to go stealthily or furtively@n. an advantageous purchase
stealing n. the act of stealing; avoiding detection by moving carefully
stealth n. avoiding detection by moving carefully
stealthily adv. in a stealthy manner; stealthily they advanced upstream
stealthiness n. a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
stealthy adj. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; stealthy footsteps
steam v. travel on a steamboat; emit steam; rise as vapor; travel in a steamboat; clean by means of steaming; cook something by letting steam pass over it; just steam the vegetables@n. water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
steamboat n. a boat propelled by a steam engine
steamed adj. cooked in steam; steamed clams
steamer n. usually steamed in the shell; a ship powered by one or more steam engines; an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
steaming adj. emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist; a steaming kettle@adv. (used of heat) extremely
steamroller v. bring by overwhelming force or pressure; proceed with great force; The new teacher tends to steamroller; crush with a steamroller@n. equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
steamship n. a ship powered by one or more steam engines
steamy adj. hot or warm and humid; the steamy tropics
stearic adj. of or relating to or composed of fat
stearin n. an ester of glycerol and stearic acid
steatite n. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
steatocystoma n. a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked
steatorrhea n. the presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in the feces which are frothy and foul smelling and floating; a symptom of disorders of fat metabolism and malabsorption syndrome
steed n. (literary) spirited horse for state or war
steel n. an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon and manganese; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range; a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade@v. get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
steelmaker n. a worker engaged in amking steel
steelman n. a worker engaged in amking steel
steelworker n. a worker engaged in amking steel
steelworks n. a factory where steel is made
steely adj. resembling steel as in hardness; steely eyes; resembling steel in hardness
steelyard n. a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length
steenbok n. small plains antelope of southeastern Africa
steep v. engross (oneself) fully@n. a steep place (as on a hill)@adj. having a sharp inclination; the steep attic stairs; greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; of a slope; set at a high angle
steepen v. become steeper; make steeper
steepish adj. somewhat steep
steeple n. a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
steeplechase n. a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump; a horse race over an obstructed course
steeplechaser n. a horse or athlete trained to run in steeplechases
steeplejack n. someone who builds or maintains very tall structures
steeply adv. in a steep manner; the street rose steeply up to the castle
steepness n. the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
steer n. an indication of potential opportunity; castrated bull@v. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling; direct (oneself) somewhere; be a guiding force, as with directions or advice
steerable adj. capable of being steered
steerage n. the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship; the act of steering a ship
steerageway n. (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered
steering n. the act of guiding or showing the way; the act of setting and holding a course; the act of steering a ship
steersman n. the person who steers a ship
stegosaur n. herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
stegosaurus n. herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
stein n. a mug intended for serving beer
steinbok n. small plains antelope of southeastern Africa
stela n. an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
stele n. the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant; an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
stelis n. any of various small tropical American orchids of the genus Stelis having long slender racemes of numerous small to minute flowers
stellar adj. indicating the most important performer or role; a stellar role; being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars; stellar light
stellate adj. arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center; a starlike or stellate arrangement of petals
stem v. grow out of, have roots in, originate in@n. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; thematic vowels are part of the stem; a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
stemless adj. not having a stem; stemless glassware; (botany) having no apparent stem above ground
stemmed adj. having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination; stemmed goblets; (botany) producing a well-developed stem above ground; having the stem removed; stemmed berries
stench n. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
stencil v. mark or print with a stencil@n. a sheet perforated with printing through which ink or paint can pass to create a printed pattern
stenographer n. someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
stenographic adj. of or relating to or employing stenography
stenographical adj. of or relating to or employing stenography
stenography n. a method of writing rapidly; the act or art of writing in shorthand: stenography is no longer a marketable skill
stenopterygius n. an ichthyosaur of the genus Stenopterygius
stenosis n. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
stentor n. any member of the genus Stentor
stentorian adj. used of the voice
step v. take a step; put down the foot, place the foot@n. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; the distance covered by a step; the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
stepbrother n. a son of your stepparent by a former marriage
stepchild n. a child of your spouse by a former marriage
stepdaughter n. a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage
stepfather n. the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
stephanotis n. any of various evergreen climbing shrubs of the genus Stephanotis having fragrant waxy flowers
stephead n. a headline with the top line flush left and succeeding lines indented to the right
stepladder n. a folding portable ladder hinged at the top
stepmother n. the wife of your husband by a subsequent marriage
stepparent n. the spouse of your parent by a subsequent marriage
steppe n. extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
steps n. a means of access consisting of a set of steps; the course along which a person has walked or is walking in; I followed in his steps
stepsister n. a sister who has only one parent in common with you
stepson n. the son your spouse by a former marriage
stepwise adj. one thing at a time@adv. proceeding in steps; the voltage was increased stepwise
steradian n. the unit of solid angle adopted under the System International d'Unites
sterculia n. any tree of the genus Sterculia
stereo n. two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound@adj. (electronics) designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels
stereophonic adj. (electronics) designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels
stereoscope n. an optical device for viewing stereoscopic photographs
stereoscopic adj. of or relating to a stereoscope; stereoscopic lenses; of or relating to stereoscopy; stereoscopic vision
stereoscopy n. three-dimensional vision
stereotype n. a conventional or formulaic conception or image@v. treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
stereotyped adj. lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality; stereotyped phrases of condolence
stereotypic adj. lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
stereotypical adj. lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
sterile adj. not bearing offspring; learned early in his marriage that he was sterile; free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; a sterile operating area
sterileness n. (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
sterilisation n. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
sterility n. (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms; the state of being unable to produce offspring
sterilization n. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce); the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria of other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
sterilize v. make free from bacteria; make infertile; of both males and females
sterilized adj. made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms; sterilized instruments; made infertile
sterilsation n. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria of other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
sterling n. British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK@adj. highest in quality
stern adj. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect; a stern face; not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; the stern demands of parenthood; severe and unremitting in making demands@n. the rear part of a ship
sternal adj. of or relating to or near the sternum
sternly adv. with sternness; in a severe manner; `No,' she said sternly
sternness n. uncompromising resolution
sternpost n. (nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel
sternum n. the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
sternutation n. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
sternutative adj. causing sneezing
sternutator n. a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying
sternutatory n. a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob@adj. tending to cause sneezing; causing sneezing; pepper is a sternutatory substance
sternwheeler n. a vessel having a stern paddle wheel
steroid n. any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects; any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
steroidal adj. of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects
sterol n. any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
stertor n. the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
stertorous adj. of breathing having a heavy snoring sound
stertorously adv. in a noisy and stertorous manner; he was breathing stertorously
stethoscope n. a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body
stevedore n. a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
stevia n. any plant of the genus Stevia or the closely related genus Piqueria having glutinous foliage and white or purplish flowers; Central and South America; any plant of the genus Piqueria or the closely related genus Stevia
stew v. be in a huff; be silent or sullen; bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings; cook slowly and for a long time in liquid@n. agitation resulting from active worry; don't get in a stew; food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
steward n. someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else; the ship's officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements; an attendant on an airplane
stewardess n. a woman steward on an airplane
stewardship n. the position of steward
stewed adj. cooked in hot water
stewing n. an extreme state of worry and agitation; his stewing over the fight kept him awake most of the night; cooking in a boiling liquid
stewpan n. a saucepan used for stewing
sthene n. a unit of force equal to 1000 newtons
stibnite n. a soft gray mineral; the chief ore of antimony
stick v. fix, force, or implant; stay put (in a certain place); cause to protrude: stick one's hand out of the window; stick to firmly; pierce with a thrust@n. a length of wood; the kid had a candied apple on a stick; a small thin branch of a tree
stickball n. a form of baseball played in the streets with a rubber ball and broomstick handle
sticker n. an identifying or descriptive marker
stickily adv. in a sticky viscid manner; he felt the blood move stickily from his split scalp and trickle down his forehead
stickiness n. the property of sticking to a surface
sticking adj. extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary; a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck
stickle v. dispute or argue stubbornly, esp. minor points
stickleback n. small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research
stickler n. someone who insists on something; a stickler for promptness
stickpin n. a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
sticktight n. any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing; parasitic on esp. the heads of chickens
stickup n. robbery at gunpoint
sticky adj. having the properties of glue; moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body; felt sticky and chilly at the same time; hot or warm and humid; sticky weather
stiff adv. extremely@adj. lacking ease in bending; not limber; a stiff neck; not moving or operating freely; a stiff hinge; powerful; a stiff current; rigidly formal; the letter was stiff and formal@n. an ordinary man
stiffen v. become stiff or stiffer; make stiff or stiffer; restrict; stiffen the regulations
stiffened adj. made or become difficult to move or bend; felt the pain of stiffened joints; stiffened or reinforced with wire; stiffened brassieres
stiffener n. material used for stiffening something
stiffening n. the act or process of making or becoming stiff
stiffly adv. in a stiff manner; his hands lay stiffly; in a rigid manner
stiffness n. the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend; the property of moving with pain or difficulty; he awoke with a painful stiffness in his neck; the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
stifle n. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee@v. conceal, suppress, or hide; smother or suppress
stifled adj. held in check with difficulty; a stifled yawn
stifling n. forceful prevention@adj. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; the stifling atmosphere
stigma n. the apical end of the style where pollen is deposited; a symbol of disgrace or infamy; an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod; a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
stigmata n. marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ
stigmatic n. a person whose body is marked by religious stigmata (such as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ)@adj. pertaining to or resembling of having stigmata
stigmatisation n. the act of stigmatizing
stigmatism n. (optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point
stigmatist n. a person whose body is marked by religious stigmata (such as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ)
stigmatization n. the act of stigmatizing
stigmatize v. to accuse or condemn openly or formally
stilbestrol n. a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
stilboestrol n. a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
stile n. a vertical member in a door or window frame
stiletto n. a small dagger with a tapered blade
still v. make calm or still@adv. with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation@n. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)@adj. not in physical motion
stillbirth n. a natural loss of the products of conception
stillborn adj. failing to accomplish an intended result; a stillborn plot to assassinate the President; dead at birth; a stillborn baby
stillness n. (poetic) tranquil silence; calmness without winds; a state of no motion or movement
stillroom n. a pantry or storeroom connected with the kitchen (especially in a large house) for preparing tea and beverages and for storing liquors and preserves and tea etc
stilly adj. (poetic) still or calm; in the stilly night
stilt n. a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure; one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground
stiltbird n. long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons
stilted adj. artificially formal; a stilted letter of acknowledgment
stiltedly adv. in a stilted manner; she answered him stiltedly
stimulant adj. that stimulates; stimulant phenomena@n. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action; a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
stimulate v. act as a stimulant; cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; as of senses or emotions; cause to be alert and energetic; Coffee and tea stimulate me; of bodily processes such as fever, illness, etc.
stimulated adj. emotionally aroused
stimulating adj. rousing or quickening activity or the senses; a stimulating discussion; that stimulates; making lively and cheerful
stimulation n. the act of stimulating; any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action; (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.); mutual sexual stimulation prior to sexual intercourse
stimulative adj. capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
stimulus n. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
sting n. something as sudden and painful as a sting; the sting of death; a mental pain or distress; a painful wound caused by the thrust of a stinger into skin@v. cause a sharp of stinging pain or discomfort; of insects, scorpions, or other animals
stinger n. made of creme de menthe and brandy; a remark capable of wounding mentally; a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland; a sharp stinging blow
stingily adv. in a stingy manner
stinginess n. a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
stinging adj. causing or experiencing a painful shivering feeling as from many tiny pricks; a stinging nettle; having a sting or the capacity to sting; stinging insects@n. something as sudden and painful as a sting
stingless adj. having no sting; stingless bees
stingray n. large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds
stingy adj. not generous; she practices economy without being stingy; selfishly unwilling to share with others
stink n. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant@v. be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance; smell to heaven
stinkbird n. crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings
stinker n. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
stinkhorn n. any of various ill-smelling brown-capped fungi of the order Phallales; the foul smell of the stinkhorn attracts insects that carry the spores away on their feet
stinkiness n. the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
stinking adj. (informal) very bad; it's a stinking world; offensively malodorous
stinkpot n. small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odor
stinkweed n. foetid Eurasian weed having round flat pods; naturalized throughout North America
stinky adj. (informal) very bad
stint n. an unbroken period of time during which you do something; smallest American sandpiper; an individuals prescribed share of work: her stint as a lifeguard exhausted her@v. scratch and scrimp; supply sparingly, with a meager allowance
stinting adj. avoiding waste; stinting in bestowing gifts; (`scotch' is used only informally)
stipe n. supporting stalk or stemlike structure especially of a pistil or fern frond or supporting a mushroom cap
stipend n. a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose
stipendiary n. (British) paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases@adj. pertaining to or of the nature of a stipend or allowance; stipendiary funds; receiving or eligible for compensation; a stipendiary magistrate
stipple v. engrave by means of dots and flicks; make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink; apply in small touches, of paint; produce a mottled effect
stippled adj. having a pattern of dots
stipulate v. specify as a condition; give a guarantee of
stipulation n. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else; a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
stipulatory adj. constituted or contracted by stipulation or agreement; stipulatory obligations
stir v. move with a stirring motion; stir the soup; move very slightly; stir feelings in; as of senses or emotions; agitate; stir nuts into the dough; affect emotionally; evoke or call forth:@n. a disorderly outburst or tumult
stirk n. yearling heifer or bullock
stirred adj. emotionally affected; emotionally aroused; set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend
stirrer n. a person who spreads frightening rumors
stirring n. agitating a liquid with a stirring implement; arousing to a particular emotion or action@adj. capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; stirring events such as wars and rescues; exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions
stirringly adv. in a stirring manner; he talked stirringly about his days during the war
stirrup n. metal loops into which rider's feet go; the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound to the cochlea
stitch v. fasten by sewing; do needlework@n. a link or loop or knot made by drawing a threaded needle through a fabric; a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running
stitched adj. fastened with stitches
stitcher n. a garmentmaker who performs the finishing steps
stitchery n. an article made by sewing
stitching n. joining or attaching by stitches
stitchwort n. low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side
stoat n. the ermine in its brown summer coat with black-tipped tail
stochastic adj. (statistics) being or having a random variable; a stochastic variable
stochastically adv. by stochastic means; we estimated the answer stochastically
stock adj. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; a stock answer; routine@v. have on hand; stock up on to keep for future use or sale@n. the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to partial ownership
stockade n. a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense; a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)@v. surround with a stockade in order to fortify
stockbroker n. an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds
stockcar n. latticed sides; for transporting livestock
stocked adj. furnished with more than enough; rivers well stocked with fish
stocker n. an animal usable in or suitable for a breeding establishment
stockfish n. fish cured by being split and air-dried without salt
stockholder n. someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
stockholding n. a specific number of stocks or shares owned; ownership of stocks; the state or fact of holding stock
stockholdings n. a specific number of stocks or shares owned
stockhorn n. an ancient (now obsolete) single-reed woodwind; usually made of bone
stockily adv. in a stocky manner; he was stockily built
stockinet n. used especially for infants' wear and undergarments
stockinette n. used especially for infants' wear and undergarments
stocking n. close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural); the activity of supplying a stock of something; he supervised the stocking of the stream with trout@adj. wearing stockings
stockinged adj. wearing stockings; walks about in his stockinged (or stocking) feet
stockist n. one (as a retailer or distributor) that stocks goods
stockjobber n. (British) one who deals only with brokers or other jobbers
stockman n. farmer who breed or raises livestock
stockpile n. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose; a storage pile accumulated for future use@v. have on hand
stockpiling n. accumulating and storing a reserve supply: the stockpiling of war materials
stockpot n. a pot used for preparing soup stock
stockroom n. room for storing goods and supplies used in a business
stocks n. a wooden instrument on a post with holes for the neck and hands; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
stocktaking n. reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook; making an itemized list of merchandise or supplies on hand
stocky adj. heavy and compact in form or stature; stocky legs
stockyard n. enclosure where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarily
stodge n. a heavy filling and often starchy food
stodgily adv. in a stuffy manner
stodginess n. dull and pompous gravity
stodgy adj. (used pejoratively) old-fashioned; excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull; why is the middle class so stodgy, so utterly without a sense of humor?
stoep n. small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
stoic adj. seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive; stoic courage@n. someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions
stoical adj. seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive; a stoical sufferer
stoically adv. without emotion; in a stoic manner; he stoically accepted all sufferiang
stoicism n. an indifference to pleasure or pain
stoke v. stir up or tend; of a fire
stokehold n. (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired
stokehole n. (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired
stoker n. a person who tends fires
stole n. a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
stolen adj. taken dishonestly
stolid adj. having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited; her face showed nothing but stolid indifference
stolidity n. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions; an indifference to pleasure or pain
stolidly adv. in a stolid manner; he said `no' stolidly
stolidness n. an indifference to pleasure or pain
stolon n. a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
stoma n. a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem; a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ)
stomach n. an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion; the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis; an appetite for food@v. bear to eat; He cannot stomach raw fish
stomachache n. an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
stomachal adj. relating to or involving the stomach
stomacher n. a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century
stomachic adj. relating to or involving the stomach
stomatal adj. relating to or of the nature of or having a mouth or mouthlike opening; relating to or constituting plant stomata; stomatal openings
stomatitis n. inflammation of the mouth
stomatopod n. a kind of crustacean
stomatous adj. relating to or of the nature of or having a mouth or mouthlike opening; relating to or constituting plant stomata; (biology) having a mouth or mouthlike opening
stomp n. a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step@v. walk heavily
stone n. a lump of hard consolidated mineral matter; a piece of stone hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; he wanted a special stone to mark the site@v. kill by throwing stones at@adj. of any of various dull tannish-gray colors
stonechat n. common European chat with black plumage and a reddish-brown breast
stonecress n. any Old World herb of the genus Aethionema; native of sunny limestone habitats
stonecrop n. any of various northern temperate plants of the genus Sedum having fleshy leaves and red or yellow or white flowers
stonecutter n. a craftsman who works with stone or brick
stoned adj. (informal) under the influence of narcotics
stoneface n. any plant of the genus Lithops native to Africa having solitary yellow or white flowers and thick leaves that resemble stones
stonefish n. venomous tropical marine fish resembling a piece of rock
stonefly n. primitive winged insect with a flattened body; used as bait by fishermen; aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones
stoneless adj. (of fruits having stones) having the stone removed; stoneless dried dates
stonelike adj. (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
stonemason n. a craftsman who works with stone or brick
stoneroot n. erect perennial strong-scented with serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers; the eastern United States
stonewall v. obstruct or hinder any discussion of
stonewaller n. one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate
stonewalling n. stalling or delaying especially by refusing to answer questions or cooperate
stoneware n. is high-fired, vitrified and nonporous
stonewash v. wash with stones to achieve a worn appearance; of blue jeans
stonework n. masonry made of stone
stonewort n. any of various submerged aquatic algae of the genus Chara having nodes with whorled filamentlike branches; usually encrusted with calcium carbonate deposits
stonily adv. in a stony manner; stonily indifferent to time
stony adj. abounding in rocks or stones; stony ground; showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings; hard as granite
stonyhearted adj. devoid of feeling for others
stood past tense of stand
stooge v. cruise in slow or routine flights; act as the stooge: His role was to stooge for the popular comedian; act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner@n. a person of unquestioning obedience; a victim of ridicule or pranks
stool v. lure with a stool, as of wild fowl; react to a decoy, of wildfowl; grow shoots in the form of stools or tillers@n. a simple seat without a back or arms; solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
stoolie n. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
stoolpigeon n. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
stoop n. an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward; basin for holy water@v. bend one's back as in fear or deference; act in an undignified or dishonorable way; I won't stoop to this
stooped adj. having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
stooping adj. having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect; a little oldish misshapen stooping woman
stop v. come to a halt, stop moving; put an end to a state or an activity; stop from happening or developing; interrupt a trip; cause to stop; stop a car@n. the event of something ending; it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill
stopcock n. a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
stopgap n. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
stoplight n. a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop; a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
stopover n. a stopping place on a journey; there is a stopover to change planes in Chicago; a brief stay in the course of a journey; they made a stopover to visit their friends
stoppable adj. capable of being stopped; if we pick up our pace he may be stoppable
stoppage n. the state of inactivity following an interruption; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; the act of stopping something
stopped adj. (music) used of string or hole or pipe of instruments; (of a nose) blocked; a stopped (or stopped-up) nose; brought to a halt; a line of stopped cars
stopper n. a object designed to fill a hole tightly@v. close or secure with or as if with a stopper
stoppered adj. (of a container) having a stopper in the opening; the tightly stoppered bottles
stopping n. a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
stopple n. a object designed to fill a hole tightly
stops n. a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
stopwatch n. a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
storage n. the act of storing something; a depository for goods; the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials; an electronic memory device
storax n. a vanilla-scented resin from various trees of the genus Styrax
store v. lay away for future use@adj. purchased; not homemade; store teeth@n. a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; a supply of something available for future use; he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
storefront n. the side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows
storehouse n. a depository for goods
storekeeper n. a merchant who owns or manages a shop
storeroom n. a room in which things are stored
stores n. a store or supply (especially of food or clothing or arms)
storey n. a room or set of rooms comprising a single level of a multi-level building
storeyed adj. (combining form) having stories as indicated
storied adj. having an illustrious past; (combining form) having stories as indicated; a six-storied building
storing n. depositing in a warehouse
stork n. large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage
storksbill n. any of various plants of the genus Erodium
storm v. behave violently, as if in a great rage; take by force@n. a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightening
stormable adj. susceptible to being stormed
stormbound adj. delayed or confined or cut off by a storm; the airport was filled with stormbound passengers
stormily adv. in a stormy or violent manner
storminess n. the state of being stormy; he dreaded the storminess of the North Atlantic in winter
stormproof adj. protected against or able to withstand storms
stormy adj. (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion; a stormy day; characterized by violent emotions or behavior; a stormy argument
story n. an account describing incidents or events; a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; a room or set of rooms comprising a single level of a multi-level building
storyline n. the plot of a book or play or film
storyteller n. someone who tells a story; someone who tells lies
stotinka n. 100 stotikni equal 1 lev
stoup n. an archaic drinking vessel; basin for holy water
stout adj. dependable; stout hearts; euphemisms for `fat'; men are portly and women are stout; having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; stout seamen@n. strong dark heavy-bodied porter
stouthearted adj. used especially of persons; a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army
stoutly adv. in a resolute manner; he was stoutly replying to his critics
stoutness n. the property of being strong and resolute; the property of excessive fatness
stove n. a kitchen appliance used for cooking food; dinner was already on the stove; any heating apparatus
stovepipe n. a metal pipe of large diameter used to connect a stove to a flue; a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with beaver or silk
stover n. the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
stow v. fill by packing tightly; stow the cart; put away for storage; where should we stow the vegetables for the winter?
stowage n. the charge for stowing goods; a room in which things are stored; the act of packing or storing away
stowaway n. a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
stowing n. the act of packing or storing away
strabismus n. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
strabotomy n. the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus
straddle v. sit or stand astride of; range or extend over; occupy a certain area; The plants straddle the entire state@n. the act of sitting or standing astride
strafe v. use explosives on
straggle v. wander from a direct or straight course; go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way@n. a wandering or disorderly grouping (of things or persons); a straggle of outbuildings
straggler n. someone who strays or falls behind
straggling adj. spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions; straggling branches
stragglingly adv. in a ragged irregular manner
straggly adj. spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions; straggly hair; growing or spreading sparsely or irregularly; straggly ivy
straight adj. successive (without a break)@n. a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex; a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)@adv. without deviation
straightarrow adj. conventionally moral and upright
straightaway n. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse@adj. performed with little or no delay; a straightaway denial@adv. without delay; with no time intervening; found an answer straightaway
straightedge n. a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
straighten v. straighten up or out; make straight; make straight; rise_up; put (things or places) in order; straighten by unrolling; make straight or straighter; straighten hair
straightforward adj. free from ambiguity; a straightforward set of instructions; without evasion or compromise; he is not being as straightforward as it appears
straightjacket n. a jacket-like garment used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
straightlaced adj. exaggeratedly proper
straightness n. of hair: lack of a tendency to curl; freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles; trueness of course toward a goal; having honest intentions; a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
straightway adv. at once; straightway the clouds began to scatter; in a direct course; plunged straightway to the rocks below
strain v. to exert much effort or energy; test the limits of; use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity; Don't strain your mind too much@n. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
strained adj. lacking natural ease; under great stress; her voice was strained as she asked the question; lacking spontaneity; not natural; a constrained smile; struggling for effect
strainer n. a device to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
straining n. an intense or violent exertion; the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean@adj. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; his final, straining burst of speed
strait adj. (archaic) strict and severe; strait is the gate@n. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water; a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
straiten v. squeeze together
straitjacket n. a jacket-like garment used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
straitlaced adj. exaggeratedly proper; my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts
straits n. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs; a difficult juncture
strake n. a ridge of thick planking along the side of a wooden ship
strand n. a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole; a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable; a necklace made by a stringing objects together@v. leave stranded
stranded adj. cut off or left behind; several stranded fish in a tide pool; with the bottom lodged on a reef or shoal in shallow water
strange adj. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird; a strange exaltation that was indefinable; not known before; used many strange words
strangely adv. in a strange way; he was strangely silent; in a strange manner
strangeness n. unusualness as a consequence of not being well known; the quality of being alien or not native: the strangeness of a foreigner
stranger n. anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
strangle v. squeeze the throat of; he tried to strangle his opponent
strangled adj. held in check with difficulty; a strangled scream
stranglehold n. complete power over a person or situation; a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe
strangler n. an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree; someone who kills by strangling
strangles n. an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes
strangling n. the act of suffocating by constricting the windpipe
strangulate v. squeeze the throat of; constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air; become constricted; The hernia will strangulate
strangulation n. the act of suffocating by constricting the windpipe; (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid: strangulation of the intestine
strap n. an elongated piece of leather (or similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position@v. tie with a strap; beat severely with a whip or rod; sharpen with a strap; strap a razor
straphanger n. a commuter who uses public transportation; a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
strapless adj. having no straps; a strapless evening gown
strapper n. a very large and strong man
strapping adj. muscular and heavily built; a strapping boy of eighteen; (`buirdly' is a Scottish term; )
stratagem n. a maneuver in a game or conversation; an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
strategian n. an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
strategic adj. relating to or concerned with strategy; strategic weapon; highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war; a strategic chess move
strategical adj. relating to or concerned with strategy
strategically adv. with regard to strategy; strategically important decisions
strategics n. the science or art of strategy
strategist n. an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
strategy n. an elaborate and systematic plan of action; the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war
stratification n. the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata; the condition of being arranged in social strata or classes; forming or depositing in layers
stratified adj. arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks; stratified areas of the distribution; (geology) deposited or arranged in horizontal layers; stratified rock; (used of society) American society is becoming increasingly stratified
stratify v. divide society into social strata; form layers or strata; render fertile, of seeds
stratosphere n. the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
stratum n. one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism)
stratus n. a large dark low cloud
straw adj. of a pale yellow color like straw@n. used for e.g. baskets and hats or as fodder; material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds@v. cover or provide with or as if with straw
strawberry n. sweet fleshy red fruit; any of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry; a soft red birthmark
strawboard n. a coarse yellow cardboard made of straw pulp
strawflower n. plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried; any of various plants of the genus Helipterum
strawman n. an object in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
strawworm n. caddisfly larva; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris; larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains
stray v. wander about aimlessly; wander from a direct or straight course; wander from a direct course or at random@adj. not close together in time@n. homeless cat
straying adj. unable to find your way; found the straying sheep
streak v. move quickly in a straight line; run naked in a public place@n. an unbroken series of events:; had a streak of bad luck; a distinctive characteristic; he has a stubborn streak; a marking of a different color or texture from the background
streaked adj. marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations; streaked hair
streaker n. some who takes off all their clothes and runs naked through a public place
streaky adj. marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations; fat legs and dirty streaky faces
stream n. a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth; dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas:; stream of consciousness@v. to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind; exude profusely
streambed n. a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream
streamer n. light that streams; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page; a long flag; often tapering; long strip of cloth for decoration or advertising
streaming n. the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell@adj. exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts: his streaming face; moving smoothly and continuously; fan streaming into the concert hall; (of liquids) moving freely
streamlet n. a small stream
streamline v. contour economically or efficiently
streamlined adj. made efficient by stripping off nonessentials; short streamlined meetings
streamliner n. a streamlined train
street n. a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel; Be careful crossing the street
streetcar n. a car that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
streetlight n. a light supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street
streetwalk v. work as a streetwalker
streetwalker n. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
strength n. the property of being physically or mentally strong; fatigue sapped his strength; capability in terms of personnel and materiel; we faced an army of great strength
strengthen v. make strong or stronger; This exercise will strengthen your upper body; gain strength; give a healthy elasticity to
strengthened adj. given added strength or support
strengthener n. a device designed to provide additional strength; the cardboard backing was just a strengthener,
strengthening adj. invigorating physically or mentally@n. becoming stronger; the act of fortifying or strengthening defenses; the act of increasing the strength of something
strenuosity n. intense energy
strenuous adj. characterized by or performed with much energy or force; strenuous exercise; taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; a strenuous task
strenuously adv. in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously; he objected strenuously to the stand his party was taking
strenuousness n. extreme effortfulness
strep n. spherical gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
streptobacillus n. any of various rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria
streptocarpus n. any of various plants of the genus Streptocarpus having leaves in a basal rosette and primroselike flowers
streptococcal adj. relating to or caused by streptococci
streptococci n. spherical gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
streptococcus n. spherical gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
streptodornase n. an enzyme produced by some hemolytic strains of streptococcus that dissolves fibrinous secretions from infections; used medicinally (often in combination with streptokinase)
streptokinase n. an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
streptolysin n. any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus
streptomyces n. aerobic bacteria some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin
streptomycin n. an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
streptothricin n. a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete
stress v. to stress, single out as important; put stress on; utter with an accent; direct attention to, as if by means of contrast@n. the relative prominence of a syllable (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
stressed adj. suffering severe physical strain or distress; he dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing
stressful adj. extremely irritating to the nerves; the stressful days before a war
stretch adj. having an elongated seating area@v. occupy a large, elongated area; extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length@n. a large and unbroken expanse or distance
stretchability n. the capacity for being stretched
stretchable adj. capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
stretched adj. (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching; well-stretched muscles are less susceptible to injury; (of the body) extended to full length; he lay stretched out on the bed
stretcher n. a wooden frame on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting; a device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it
stretchiness n. the capacity for being stretched
stretching adj. extending far; beyond the misty gray of the rain he saw the stretching hutment@n. act of expanding by lengthening or widening; exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
stretchy adj. capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
strew v. spread by scattering; strew toys all over the carpet ( is archaic); cover; be dispersed over
strewing n. the act of scattering
strewn adj. (used with `with' or in combination) covered by or as if by something scattered over or on; the forest floor strewn with boulders
stria n. any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue; a stripe of contrasting color
striate adj. marked with stria or striations@v. mark with striae or striations
striation n. any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue; a stripe of contrasting color
stricken adj. grievously affected especially by disease; (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; put out of action (by illness)
strickle v. form with a strickle; strickle in sand; smooth with a strickle; strickle the grain in the measure
strict adj. rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; a strict vegetarian; (of rules) stringently enforced; incapable of compromise or flexibility; not indulgent; strict parents
strictly adv. restricted to something; we talked strictly business; in a stringent manner; in a rigorous manner
strictness n. conscientious attention to rules and details; uncompromising resolution
stricture n. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway; severe criticism
stride v. walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride; cover or traverse by striding@n. a step in walking or running; the distance covered by a step; significant progress (especially in the phrase or )
stridence n. having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
stridency n. having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
strident adj. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; strident demands; unpleasantly loud and harsh
stridently adv. in a strident manner; the cheap clock ticked stridently
stridor n. a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
stridulate v. make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures, as of male insects such as crickets or grasshoppers
stridulation n. a shrill grating or chirping noise made by some insects by rubbing body parts together
strife n. lack of agreement or harmony; bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
strike v. deliver a blow to, deliver a stroke to; have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; hit against; come into sudden contact with@n. a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
strikebound adj. closed or immobilized by a strike; a strikebound airline
strikebreaker n. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
strikebreaking n. confrontational activities intended to break up a strike by workers
strikeout n. an out resulting from the batter getting three strikes
striker n. (soccer) a forward on a soccer team; someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating; an employee on strike against an employer; the part of a mechanism that strikes something
striking adj. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; his striking good looks always created a sensation; having a quality that thrusts itself into attention@n. the physical coming together of two or more things
strikingly adv. in a striking manner; this was strikingly demonstrated
strikingness n. the state of being salient; the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly
string v. thread on or as if on a string; string pearls on a string; add as if on a string; string these ideas together; move or come along; stretch out or arrange like a string; string together; tie or fasten with a string@n. a lightweight cord
stringency n. a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit; conscientious attention to rules and details
stringent adj. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; stringent safety measures
stringently adv. in a stringent manner; the laws are stringently enforced
stringer n. a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull; a long horizontal timber to connect uprights
stringy adj. lean and sinewy; full of sinews; especially impossible to chew; forming viscous or glutinous threads
stringybark n. any of several Australian eucalypts having fibrous inner bark
strip v. take away all material possessions from someone; get undressed; remove the surface from; strip wood@n. a relatively long narrow piece of something; he felt a flat strip of muscle@adj. (of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface
stripe v. mark with stripes@n. a strip or stripe of a contrasting color or material; a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service; V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
striped adj. marked or decorated with stripes
striper n. caught along the Atlantic coast of the United States; marine food and game fish with dark longitudinal stripes; migrates upriver to spawn; sometimes placed in the genus Morone (Morone saxatilis)
stripes n. V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
striping n. the act of marking with stripes
stripling n. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
stripped adj. having only essential or minimal features; a stripped new car; having extraneous everything removed including contents; with clothing stripped off
stripper n. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
stripping n. the removal of covering
striptease n. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music; a form of erotic entertainment in which a person gradually undresses to music; a form of entertainment in which a dancer undresses to music
stripteaser n. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
stripy adj. marked or decorated with stripes
strive v. attempt by employing effort; to exert much effort or energy
striver n. someone who works as hard as a slave
striving n. an effortful attempt to attain a goal
strobile n. cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts
strobilus n. cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts
stroboscope n. a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object makes it appear stationary
strode past tense of stride
stroke v. touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; strike a ball with a smooth blow; be or act as the stroke; treat gingerly or carefully@n. (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
stroking n. a light touch with the hands
stroll v. take a walk; walk leisurely and with no apparent aim@n. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
stroller n. someone who walks at a leisurely pace; a small carriage in which a baby or child is pushed around
stroma n. the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast; the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)
stromateid n. small marine fish with a short smooth-scaled compressed body and feeble spines
strong adj. having strength or power greater than average or expected; a strong radio signal; used of syllables; not faint or feeble; a strong odor of burning rubber; having or wielding force or authority
strongbox n. a strongly made box for money or valuables; can be locked
stronghold n. a strongly fortified place
strongly adv. with strength or in a strong manner; argues very strongly for his proposal; in a powerful manner
strongroom n. (British) and burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept
strontianite n. a mineral consisting of strontium carbonate
strontium n. a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite
strop v. sharpen on a strop, as of razors@n. a leather strap used to sharpen razors
strophanthus n. any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Strophanthus having whorled leaves and showy flowers of various colors in dense and few-flowered corymbose clusters; some have poisonous seeds
strophe n. one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama
stroppy adj. (British slang) obstreperous
strove past tense of strive
struck adj. (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; awe-struck
structural adj. relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure; structural unemployment in a technological society; relating to or having or characterized by structure; structural engineer
structuralism n. linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse; an anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena
structurally adv. with respect to structure; structurally, the organization is healthy
structure v. give a structure to; I need to structure my days@n. a thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; the structure consisted of a series of arches; the manner of construction of something and the disposition of its parts
structured adj. having definite and highly organized structure; a structured environment; resembling a living organism in organization or development
strudel n. thin sheet of filled dough rolled and baked
struggle n. an energetic attempt to achieve something; getting through the crowd was a real struggle; an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)@v. make a strenuous or labored effort; to exert strenuous effort against opposition
struggling adj. engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity; a financially struggling theater
strum n. sound of strumming: the strum of a guitar@v. sound the strings of (a guitar or similar string instrument)
struma n. enlarged thyroid gland resulting from iodine deficiency; a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
strumpet n. a woman adulterer
strung adj. that is on a string; keys strung on a red cord
strut n. a proud stiff pompous gait; a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression@v. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others: He strut around like a rooster in a hen house.
struthiomimus n. small light-boned toothless dinosaur resembling an ostrich in size and proportions
strychnine n. an alkaloid poison extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
stub v. strike against an object, as of one's toe or foot@n. a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost; a small piece; or a stub of a pencil; a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt
stubbiness n. the property of being short and broad
stubble n. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stubbled adj. having a short growth of beard; his stubbled chin
stubbly adj. having a short growth of beard
stubborn adj. tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield; (med) not responding to treatment; a stubborn infection; difficult to treat or deal with; stubborn rust stains; persisting in a reactionary stand
stubbornly adv. in a stubborn unregenerate manner; she remained stubbornly in the same position
stubbornness n. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome; resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
stubby adj. short and blunt; stubby fingers
stucco n. a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces@v. decorate with stucco work; coat with stucco, as of a ceiling
stuck adj. caught or fixed; stuck in the mud; (informal) baffled; this problem has me completely stuck
stud v. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; provide with or construct with studs; stud the wall@n. a man who is virile and sexually active; circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt); an upright in house framing
studbook n. official record of the pedigree of purebred animals especially horses
studded adj. dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination; star-studded heavens
studding n. material for studs; studs
student n. a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution; a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
studentship n. the position of student
studhorse n. adult male horse kept for breeding
studied adj. produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation; a studied smile; carefully practiced or designed or premeditated; a studied reply
studio n. place for the teaching or practice of an art; she ran a dance studio; an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen; a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded
studious adj. marked by care and effort; made a studious attempt to fix the television set; characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading; a quiet studious child
studiously adv. in a studious manner; she examined the data studiously
studiousness n. diligent study
study n. a detailed critical inspection@v. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; be a student; follow a course of study
studying n. reading carefully with intent to remember
stuff n. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; wheat is the stuff they use to make bread@v. fill completely; press or force; eat until one is sated; obstruct, as of a passage; overeat or eat immodestly
stuffed adj. filled with something; a stuffed turkey; (informal) crammed with food; I feel stuffed
stuffily adv. in a stuffy manner; `Come in please,' he said stuffily
stuffiness n. dull and pompous gravity
stuffing n. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables; padding put in cushions and upholstered furniture
stuffy adj. lacking fresh air; hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke; excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
stultification n. derision of someone or something as foolish or absurd or inconsistent; the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
stultify v. show to be irresponsible; demonstrate someone's incompetence; cause to appear foolish; prove someone to be of unsound mind
stumble v. walk unsteadily; miss a step and fall or nearly fall; encounter by chance; make an error@n. an unsteady uneven gait; an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
stumblebum n. a second-rate prize fighter; an awkward stupid person
stumbling adj. walking unsteadily
stump v. cause to be perplexed or confounded; walk heavily@n. the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled; the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
stumper n. a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
stumping n. campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)
stumpknocker n. inhabits streams from S Carolina to Florida; esteemed panfish
stumpy adj. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature; a stumpy ungainly figure
stun v. make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow; stun fish; surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off; hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag; overcome esp. with astonishment or disbelief
stung adj. aroused to impatience or anger; feeling sharp psychological pain; stung by the remark, she retorted angrily; injured by bites or stings
stunk past tense of stink
stunned adj. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock; stood in stunned silence; knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
stunner n. a very attractive or seductive looking woman; an unexpected and amazing event: the stunner was what happened on Saturday
stunning adj. commanding attention; a stunning performance; causing great astonishment and consternation; the strike came as a stunning protest against management
stunningly adv. in a spectacular manner
stunt n. a difficult or unusual feat; usually done to gain attention@v. check the growth or development of; You will stunt your growth by building all these muscles
stunted adj. inferior in size or quality; old stunted thorn trees
stuntedness n. smallness of stature
stunting n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
stupefaction n. a feeling of stupefied astonishment; marginal consciousness
stupefied adj. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise; in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow
stupefy v. make dull or stupid; to muddle with drunkenness or infatuation; be a mystery or bewildering to; make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
stupefying adj. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm; the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying; making physically stupid or dull or insensible; a stupefying blow to the head
stupendous adj. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; a stupendous field of grass
stupendously adv. to a stupendous degree; stupendously ignorant people
stupid adj. lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity; in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; was stupid from fatigue; without much intelligence@n. a person who is not very bright: The economy, stupid!
stupidity n. a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience; a stupid mistake
stupidly adv. in a stupid manner; he had stupidly bought a one way ticket
stupify v. make dull or stupid; to muddle with drunkenness or infatuation; be a mystery or bewildering to; make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
stupor n. a sudden state of violent emotional disturbance; marginal consciousness; someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor
stuporous adj. stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
sturdily adv. in a sturdy manner; feet sturdily apart
sturdiness n. the property of something that is strongly built
sturdy adj. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; sturdy young athletes; substantially made or constructed; sturdy steel shelves
sturgeon n. large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in north temperate zone
stutter n. a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds@v. speak haltingly
stutterer n. someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions
stuttering adj. unable to speak freely and easily
stutteringly adv. with a stammer
sty n. an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid; an enclosure for swine
stye n. an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
style v. designate by an identifying term; make stylish; in fashion or hairdressing; style and tailor in a certain fashion; style a wedding dress@n. a particular kind (as to appearance); this style of shoe is in demand; a manner of performance
styled adj. designated by a name or title; Edward VIII--later styled Duke of Windsor
styleless adj. lacking in style or elegance; a styleless way of dressing
stylemark n. a distinctive characteristic or attribute
stylet n. small needle-like appendage; especially the feeding organ of a tardigrade
stylisation n. the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style
stylised adj. using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous
stylish adj. having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress; a little less posh but every bit as stylish as Lord Peter Wimsey; being or in accordance with current fashion
stylishly adv. in a stylish manner; she was dressed very stylishly
stylishness n. elegance by virtue of being fashionable
stylist n. an artist who is a master of a particular style; someone who cuts or beautifies hair
stylistic adj. of or relating to style (especially in the use of language); stylistic devices
stylistically adv. in a rhetorically stylistic manner
stylite n. an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars
stylization n. the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style
stylize v. present stylistically or conventionally
stylized adj. using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous; a stylized mode of theater production
stylostixis n. (Chinese) treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
stylus n. a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player; a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus
stymie v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of@n. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole; a thwarting and distressing situation
stymy v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stypsis n. the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
styptic n. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals@adj. tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
styracosaur n. an unusual ceratopsian dinosaur having many large spikes around the edge of its bony frill and a long nose horn; late Cretaceous
styracosaurus n. an unusual ceratopsian dinosaur having many large spikes around the edge of its bony frill and a long nose horn; late Cretaceous
styrax n. any shrub or small tree of the genus Styrax having fragrant bell-shaped flowers that hang below the dark green foliage
styrene n. a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene
suasible adj. being susceptible to persuasion
suasion n. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade)
suave adj. having a sophisticated charm; smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication; affable, suave, moderate men...smugly convinced of their respectability_ Ezra Pound
suavely adv. with suavity; in a suave manner; he is suavely charming and all the ladies love him
suaveness n. smooth and gracious in manner
suavity n. smooth and gracious in manner
sub n. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States@v. be a substitute
subacid adj. slightly sour to the taste
subacute adj. less than acute; relating to a disease present in a person with no symptoms of it
subalpine adj. growing at high altitudes
subaltern n. a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain@adj. inferior in rank or status
subaquatic adj. (biology) growing or remaining under water; (biology) partially aquatic; living or growing partly on land and partly in water; a marginal subaquatic flora
subaqueous adj. (biology) growing or remaining under water; viewing subaqueous fauna from a glass-bottomed boat
subarctic adj. of or relating to latitudes just south of the Arctic Circle
subartesian adj. (of water) rising naturally in a well to a height appreciably above that of the surrounding water table but not flowing out of the well
subatomic adj. of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom; subatomic particles; of dimensions smaller than atomic dimensions
subbase n. the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard
subbing n. working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
subclass n. (biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order
subclavian adj. situated beneath the clavicle
subclinical adj. relating to the stage in the development of a disease before the symptoms are observed
subcommittee n. a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose
subconscious adj. just below the level of consciousness@n. psychic activity just below the level of awareness
subconsciously adv. from the subconscious mind
subcontinent n. a large and distinctive landmass (as India or Greenland) that is a distinct part of some continent
subcontract v. let out under a subcontract; work under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract@n. a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
subcontractor n. someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
subculture n. a social group within a national culture that has distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs
subcutaneous adj. relating to or located below the epidermis; subcutaneous implant
subcutaneously adv. below the skin; inject subcutaneously
subdirectory n. (computer science) a directory that is listed in another directory
subdivide v. separate or apportion into sections
subdivided adj. divided again after a first division, e.g. of a tract of land, divided into lots
subdivision n. an area composed of subdivided lots; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart; an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization; a self-contained part of a larger composition
subdominant n. (music) the fourth note of the diatonic scale
subduable adj. susceptible to being subjugated
subdue v. put down by force or intimidation; to put down by force or authority; ,; hold within limits and control; subdue one's appetites; get on top of; deal with successfully; correct by punishment or discipline
subdued adj. in a softened tone; a subdued whisper; restrained in style or quality; overpowered and subjugated as by military force; quieted and brought under control; children were subdued and silent
subduedness n. the property of lacking brilliance
subdural adj. below the dura mater but above the arachnoid membrane of the meninges
subedit v. edit and correct (written or printed material)
subeditor n. an assistant editor
subfamily n. (biology) a taxonomic category below a family
subfigure n. a figure that is a part of another figure
subfusc adj. devoid of brightness or appeal; a subfusc mining town
subgenus n. (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species
subgross adj. too small to be visible to the naked eye
subgroup n. a distinct and often subordinate group within a group; (mathematics) a subset (that is not empty) of a mathematical group
subhead n. secondary or explanatory title; a heading of a subdivision of a text
subheading n. a heading of a subdivision of a text
subhuman adj. less than human or not worthy of a human being; treated natives as subhuman; unfit for human beings; subhuman conditions of life
subjacent adj. lying nearby but lower; hills and subjacent valleys
subject v. cause to experience or suffer@n. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; he didn't want to discuss that subject; some situation or event that is thought about@adj. not exempt from tax
subjection n. forced submission to control by others; the act of conquering
subjective adj. taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias; a subjective judgment; (philosophy) of a mental act; occurring entirely within the mind
subjectively adv. in a subjective way; you cannot look at these facts subjectively
subjectiveness n. judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts
subjectivism n. the doctrine that knowledge and value are dependent on and limited by your subjective experience
subjectivist n. a person who subscribes to subjectivism
subjectivity n. judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts
subjoin v. add to the end
subjoining n. the act of supplementing
subjugable adj. susceptible to being subjugated
subjugate v. put down by force or intimidation; make subservient; force to submit
subjugated adj. reduced to submission; subjugated peoples
subjugation n. forced submission to control by others; the act of subjugating by cruelty; the act of conquering
subjunction n. the act of supplementing
subjunctive adj. (grammar) relating to a mood of verbs; subjunctive verb endings@n. a mood that represent an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible
subkingdom n. (biology) a taxonomic group comprising a major division of a kingdom
sublease n. a lease from one one lessee to another@v. lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person
sublet v. lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person; We sublet our apartment over the summer@n. a lease from one one lessee to another
sublieutenant n. (British) an officer ranking next below a lieutenant
sublimate v. direct energy or urges into useful activities; make more subtle or refined; remove impurities from; vaporize and then condense right back again@adj. made pure@n. the product of vaporization of a solid
sublimated adj. passing or having passed from the solid to the gaseous state (or vice versa) without becoming liquid
sublimation n. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid; (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
sublime adj. inspiring awe; the sublime beauty of the night; worthy of adoration or reverence; (archaic) lifted up or set high@v. vaporize and then condense right back again
sublimed adj. passing or having passed from the solid to the gaseous state (or vice versa) without becoming liquid
sublimely adv. with sublimity; in a sublime manner; awaking in me, sublimely unconscious, interest and energy for tackling these tasks
subliminal adj. below the threshold of conscious perception
sublimity n. nobility in thought or feeling or style
sublingual adj. beneath the tongue
subliterary adj. not written as or intended to be literature; subliterary works such as letters and diaries
sublittoral adj. of or relating to the region of the continental shelf (between the seashore and the edge of the continental shelf) or the marine organisms situated there
sublunar adj. situated between the earth and the moon; of this earth
sublunary adj. situated between the earth and the moon; of this earth; transcendental motives for sublunary actions
subluxation n. partial displacement of a joint or organ
submarine n. a submersible warship usually armed with torpedos@adj. beneath the surface of the sea
submariner n. a member of the crew of a submarine
submaxilla n. the lower jawbone in vertebrates; it is hinged to open the mouth
submediant n. (music) the sixth note of a major or minor scale (or the third below the tonic)
submenu n. (computer science) a secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu
submerge v. sink below the surface; go under water; cover completely or make imperceptible; put under water; submerge yur head completely; fill or cover completely, usually with water
submerged adj. under water; e.g. at the bottom of a body of water; beneath the surface of the water; submerged rocks; (biology) growing or remaining under water; submerged leaves
submergence n. covering completely with water
submergible adj. capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged; a submergible electric frying pan
submerging n. covering completely with water
submerse v. submerge -- submersion n.
submersed adj. beneath the surface of the water; (biology) growing or remaining under water
submersible n. an apparatus intended for use under water; a warship designed to operate under water@adj. capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged; a submersible pump
submersion n. covering completely with water
submission n. a message submitted in a competition; the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
submissive adj. inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination; submissive servants; willing to submit without resistance to authority; deferent
submissively adv. in a servile manner
submissiveness n. the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc.
submit v. refer for judgment or consideration; put before; I submit to you that the accused is guilty; yield to the control of another; hand over formally; refer to another; submit or yield to another's wish or opinion
submucosa n. the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane
subnormal n. a person of less than normal intelligence@adj. (statistics) below normal or average; after the floods the harvests were subnormal
subnormality n. the state of being less than normal (especially with respect to intelligence); lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
subocean adj. formed or situated or occurring beneath th ocean or the ocean bed
suboceanic adj. formed or situated or occurring beneath th ocean or the ocean bed; suboceanic oil resources
subocular adj. situated on or below the floor of the eye socket
suborbital adj. having or involving a trajectory of less than one orbit; the first manned suborbital flight; situated on or below the floor of the eye socket; a suborbital bone
suborder n. (biology) taxonomic group that is a subdivision of an order
subordinate adj. lower in rank or importance; subject or submissive to authority or the control of another; a subordinate kingdom@v. rank as less important@n. someone subject to the authority or control of another
subordinateness n. secondary importance
subordinating adj. (grammar) serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause; `when' in `I will come when I can' is a subordinating conjunction
subordination n. the state of being subordinate to something; the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class; the grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head; the quality of obedient submissiveness
subordinative adj. (grammar) serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause
subordinator adj. used of words such as relative pronouns and subordinating conjunctions that serve to subordinate sentence constituents; `that' in `the house that we bought' is a subordinator
suborn v. incite to commit a crime
subornation n. underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful; subornation of perjury is a crime
suborner n. someone who pays (or otherwise incites) you to commit a wrongful act
subpart n. a part of a part
subphylum n. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking between a phylum and a class
subpoena v. serve or summon with a subpoena@n. a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
subpopulation n. a population that is part of a larger population
subprogram n. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
subroutine n. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
subscribe v. off to buy, as of stocks and shares; mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); adopt as a belief; I subscribe to your view on abortion; receive or obtain by regular payment
subscribed adj. (of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end; the subscribed will
subscriber n. someone who expresses strong approval; someone who contracts to receive and pay for a certain number of issues of a publication; someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
subscript n. a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character@adj. (printing) written or printed below and to one side of another character
subscription n. a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time; agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name; a pledged contribution
subsection n. a part of a part; i.e. a part of something already divided
subsequence n. something that follows something else; following in time
subsequent adj. following in time or order; subsequent developments
subsequently adv. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; he apologized subsequently
subsequentness n. following in time
subserve v. be helpful or useful
subservience n. in a subservient state; abject or cringing submissiveness
subservient adj. compliant and obedient to authority; abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant; she has become submissive and subservient
subserviently adv. in an obsequious manner
subservientness n. in a subservient state
subset n. a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set
subshrub n. low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base
subside v. sink or fall to a lower level; sink or fall
subsidence n. an abatement in the manifestations of a disease; a gradual sinking to a lower level; the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
subsidiarity n. secondary importance
subsidiary adj. relating to something that is added but is not essential; functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity@n. someone subject to the authority or control of another; a company that is completely controlled by another company
subsiding adj. decreasing in amount or intensity@n. a gradual sinking to a lower level
subsidisation n. the act of providing a subsidy
subsidization n. the act of providing a subsidy
subsidize v. support through subsidies
subsidized adj. having partial financial support from public funds; lived in subsidized public housing
subsidy n. a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public: a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence
subsist v. stay alive; survive
subsistence n. minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; social security provided only a bare subsistence; a means of surviving; farming is a hard means of subsistence; the state of existing in reality; having substance
subsoil n. the layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock
subsonic adj. (of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium; aircraft flying at subsonic speeds
subspace n. a space that is contained within another space
subspecies n. (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
substance n. that which has mass and occupies space; the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; the idea that is intended; the stuff of which an object consists; considerable capital (wealth or income)
substandard adj. falling short of some prescribed norm; substandard housing; used of merchandise
substantial adj. fairly large; won by a substantial margin; being the essence or essential element of a thing; substantial equivalents; having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; the substantial world
substantiality n. the quality of being substantial or having substance
substantially adv. to a great extent or degree; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger; in a strong substantial way; the house was substantially built
substantialness n. the quality of being substantial or having substance
substantiate v. strengthen or make more firm as by corroboration; establish as valid or genuine; Can you substantiate your claims?
substantiated adj. supported or established by evidence or proof; the substantiated charges
substantiating adj. serving to support or corroborate
substantiation n. additional proof that something that was believed is true
substantiative adj. serving to support or corroborate
substantival adj. (grammar) of or relating to or having the nature or function of a substantive (i.e. a noun or noun equivalent); a substantival constitutent
substantive adj. being the essence or essential element of a thing; substantive information; (law) applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; substantive law@n. a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun
substation n. a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network
substitutable adj. (of words) interchangeable in a given context without changing the import of the expression; capable of being exchanged for another or for something else that is equivalent
substitute v. put in the place of another@n. a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another; an athlete who plays only when another member of the team drops out@adj. being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team
substituting n. working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
substitution n. an event in which one thing is substituted for another; the act of putting one one thing or person in the place of another: he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help
substrate n. the substance acted upon by an enzyme or ferment; any stratum lying underneath another
substratum n. any stratum lying underneath another
substructure n. lowest supporting part of a structure
subsume v. contain or include; consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
subsuming n. incorporating something under a more general category; is subsumed under
subsumption n. incorporating something under a more general category; is subsumed under
subsurface adj. beneath the surface; subsurface materials of the moon
subsystem n. a system that is part of some larger system
subtend v. be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry
subterfuge n. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge
subterminal adj. near but not precisely at an end; a subterminal band of color on the tail feathers
subterranean adj. being or operating under the surface of the earth; subterranean passages; lying beneath what is revealed or avowed, especially being deliberately concealed; subterranean motives for murder
subtile adj. subtle
subtilin n. a polypeptide antibiotic (similar to bacitracin) obtained from a soil bacterium
subtilize v. mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words; make more subtle or refined; make more keen, as of the senses
subtitle n. translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen; secondary or explanatory title@v. supply with subtitles, as of a movie
subtle adj. be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind; his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change; faint and difficult to analyze; subtle aromas; able to make fine distinctions; a subtle mind
subtlety n. a subtle difference in meaning; the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze; you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew
subtly adv. in a subtle manner; late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful, subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy
subtonic n. (music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale
subtopia n. (Brit) monotonous urban sprawl of standardized buildings
subtract v. make a subtraction
subtracted adj. taken away
subtraction n. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; the subtraction of three from four leaves one
subtractive adj. constituting or involving subtraction; a subtractive correction
subtrahend n. the quantity to be subtracted in mathematics
subtreasury n. a subordinate treasury or place of deposit
subtropic adj. of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics
subtropical adj. of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics; even near the equator vegetation at 5000 ft is subtropical rather than tropical
subtropics n. regions adjacent to the tropics
subunit n. a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit
suburb n. a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
suburban adj. relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
suburbanite n. someone who travels regularly from home to work in a city
suburbanize v. take on suburban character; make suburban in character
suburbanized adj. surrounded by many suburbs; a highly suburbanized city
suburbia n. a residential district located on the outskirts of a city; suburbanites considered as a cultural class or subculture
subvention n. grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution; the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort
subversion n. activity aimed at bringing about an overthrow of a legally constituted government; the act of overthrowing a legally constituted government
subversive n. a radical supporter of political or social revolution@adj. in opposition to a civil authority or government
subversiveness n. disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
subvert v. destroy property or hinder normal operations
subverter n. a radical supporter of political or social revolution
subway n. an electric underground railway; an underground passage or tunnel enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
succeed v. attain success or reach a goal; be the successor of
succeeding adj. coming after or following; (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
success n. an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; let's call heads a success and tails a failure; an attainment that is successful; his success in the marathon was unexpected; a state of prosperity or fame; he is enjoying great success
successful adj. having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome; a successful architect
successfully adv. in a successful manner; she performed the surgery successfully
successfulness n. the condition of prospering; having good fortune
succession n. a following of one thing after another in time; a group of people or things arranged or following in order: a succession of stalls offering soft drinks; the action of following in order
successive adj. in regular succession without gaps
successively adv. in proper order or sequence
successiveness n. a following of one thing after another in time
successor n. a person who follows; he is President Bush's successor; a person or thing that succeeds another; a person who inherits some title or office
succinct adj. briefly giving the gist of something; succinct comparisons
succinctly adv. with concise and precise brevity; to the point; Please state your case as succinctly as possible
succinctness n. terseness achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
succinic adj. of or relating to or obtained from amber
succinylcholine n. a relaxant for striated muscle that is used as an adjunct to anesthesia during certain surgical procedures
succor v. help in a difficult situation@n. assistance in time of difficulty
succory n. perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads
succotash n. fresh corn and lima beans with butter or cream
succour v. help in a difficult situation@n. assistance in time of difficulty
succuba n. a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
succubus n. a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
succulence n. a juicy appetizingness
succulent n. a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs@adj. full of juice; succulent roast beef
succumb v. consent reluctantly; be fatally overwhelmed
succus n. any of several liquids of the body
succussion n. shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity
such adv. (intensifier) to so extreme a degree@adj. of a kind specified or understood; it's difficult to please such people; of a degree or quality specified (by the `that' clause); their anxiety was such that they could not sleep
suchlike adj. of the same kind; a locker that usually contained paper, ink, and suchlike equipment
suck v. take in liquid by sucking; draw something in by or as if by a vacuum; attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.; be able to take in, as of liquids; of infants@n. the act of sucking
sucker n. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of; someone who drinks by sucking or sipping; flesh of any of numerous North American food fishes with toothless jaws; hard candy on a stick
suckerfish n. marine fishes with a flattened elongated body and a sucking disk on the head for attaching to large fish or moving objects
sucking n. the act of sucking
suckle v. suck milk from the mother's breasts; of infants and baby mammals; of infants
suckled adj. (of an infant) breast-fed
suckling n. an infant consider in relation to its nurse; a young mammal that has not been weaned
sucralfate n. a medicinal tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it
sucre n. the basic unit of money in Ecuador; equal to 100 centavos
sucrose n. a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
suction n. a force over an area produced by a pressure difference; the act of sucking
suctorial adj. adapted for sucking or clinging by suction
sudden adj. happening without warning or in a short space of time; a sudden storm
suddenly adv. happening unexpectedly; suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side; quickly and without warning; he stopped suddenly; on impulse; without premeditation; he made up his mind suddenly
suddenness n. the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
sudor n. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
sudorific adj. inducing perspiration
suds v. wash in suds; make froth, become bubbly@n. the froth produced by soaps or detergents; fermented alcoholic beverage brewed from malt and hops
sudsy adj. covered with or resembling small bubbles as from being agitated by beating or heating
sue v. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
suede n. leather with a napped surface; a fabric made to resemble suede leather
suet n. hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton
suety adj. like or full of suet; suety lamb chops
suffer v. be subjected to; of injuries and illnesses; endure emotional pain; put up with something or somebody unpleasant; get worse; feel pain or be in pain; feel pain; feel unwell or under the weather, look green about the gills
sufferable adj. capable of being borne though unpleasant; sufferable punishment; capable of being tolerated; sufferable difficulties
sufferance n. patient endurance esp of pain or destress; a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
sufferer n. a person suffering from an illness; one who suffers for the sake of principle
suffering n. a state of acute pain; misery resulting from affliction; psychological suffering; feelings of mental or physical pain@adj. troubled by pain or loss; suffering refugees; very unhappy; full of misery
suffice v. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; B grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
sufficiency n. a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose or satisfy a desire; there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country; a quantity or number sufficient for a purpose
sufficient adj. of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant; sufficient food
sufficiently adv. to a sufficient degree; she was sufficiently fluent in Mandarin
suffix n. an affix that is added at the end of the word@v. attach a suffix to; suffix words
suffocate v. suffocate; kill by constricting the throat and preventing from breathing; obstruct the air passage of; struggle for breath
suffocating adj. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat; the room was suffocating--hot and airless
suffocation n. killing by depriving of oxygen
suffocative adj. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
suffragan n. an assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese
suffrage n. a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
suffragette n. a woman advocate of women's right to vote
suffragist n. a woman advocate of women's right to vote
suffrutescent adj. of a plant; having a woody base that does not die down each year
suffrutex n. low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base
suffuse v. cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across; also of liquids; to become overspread as with a fluid, a colour, a gleam of light
suffused adj. being spread through with or as with color or light or liquid
suffusion n. the process of permeating or infusing
suffusive adj. spreading through; suffusive purple light
sugar n. a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative@v. sweeten with sugar
sugarberry n. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States
sugarcane n. juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice; tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar
sugarcoat v. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
sugared adj. with sweetening added
sugargerry n. deciduous shade tree with small black berries; southern United States; yields soft yellowish wood
sugariness n. the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth; the sweetness of sugar
sugarless adj. not containing sugar
sugarloaf n. a large conical loaf of concentrated refined sugar
sugarplum n. any of various small sugary candies
sugary adj. containing sugar
suggest v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something; drop a hint; intimate by a hint; imply as a possibility; suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine; call to mind or evoke
suggested adj. mentioned as worthy of acceptance; the suggested course of study
suggestibility n. susceptibility or responsiveness to suggestion
suggestible adj. susceptible or responsive to suggestion; suggestible young minds
suggestion n. an idea that is suggested; the picnic was her suggestion; a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; a just detectable amount; the act of suggesting; it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse; the act of inducing hypnosis
suggestive adj. having a covert or special meaning; tending to suggest or imply; artifacts suggestive of an ancient society
suggestively adv. in a meaningful manner; so as to be meaningful
sugi n. tall evergreen of Japan and China yielding valuable soft wood
suicidal adj. dangerous to yourself or your interests; suicidal impulses
suicide n. killing yourself; a person who kills himself intentionally
suing n. a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
suit n. a set of garments for outerwear all of the same fabric and color; they buried him in his best suit@v. be agreeable or acceptable to; be agreeable or acceptable; accord or comport with; enhance the appearance of:
suitability n. the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose; an important requirement is suitability for long trips
suitable adj. suitable for the desired purpose; Is this a suitable dress for the office?; meant or adapted for an occasion or use; a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty
suitableness n. the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
suitably adv. in an appropriate manner
suitcase n. a portable rectangular traveling bag for carrying clothes
suite n. a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; a series of connected rooms used as a living unit; the group following and attending to some important person; a matching set of furniture
suited adj. meant or adapted for an occasion or use; outfitted or supplied with clothing; recruits suited in green
suiting n. a fabric used for suits
suitor n. a man who courts a woman
sukiyaki n. (Japanese) thin beef strips (or chicken or pork) cooked briefly at the table with onions and greens and soy sauce
suksdorfia n. any of several American plants of the genus Suksdorfia having orbicular to kidney-shaped somewhat succulent leaves and white or rose or violet flowers in terminal panicles
sulcate adj. having deep narrow furrows or grooves
sulcus n. (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain
sulfa n. any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA
sulfacetamide n. a topical sulfonamide (trade name Sulamyd) used to treat eye infections
sulfadiazine n. a sulfa drug used in treating meningitis and pneumonia and other infections
sulfamethazine n. a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine
sulfamezathine n. a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine
sulfanilamide n. a white odorless crystalline sulfa drug; the parent compound of most of the sulfa drugs
sulfapyridine n. sulfa drug derived from pyridine and sulfanilamide
sulfate n. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
sulfide n. a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
sulfonamide n. any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA
sulfonate n. a salt of sulphonic acid
sulfonylurea n. any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus
sulfur n. an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
sulfurette v. combine with sulfur
sulfuretted adj. treated or impregnated with sulfur; sulfuretted hydrogen
sulfuric adj. of or relating to or containing sulfur
sulfurized adj. treated or impregnated with sulfur
sulfurous adj. harsh or corrosive in tone; a sulfurous denunciation; characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm
sulindac n. Clinoril is the trade name for this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
sulk v. be in a huff; be silent or sullen; be in a huff@n. a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal: stayed home in a sulk
sulkily adv. in a sulky manner; `What else could I do?' said Graham sulkily
sulkiness n. a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal; a feeling of sulky resentment; a sullen moody resentful disposition
sulky n. a light 2-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse@adj. sullen or moody
sulla n. perennial of southern Europe cultivated for forage and for its nectar-rich pink flowers that make it an important honey crop
sullen adj. showing a brooding ill humor; a sullen crowd; darkened by clouds
sullenly adv. in a sullen manner
sullenness n. a gloomy ill-tempered feeling; a sullen moody resentful disposition
sullied adj. especially of reputation
sully v. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; sully someone's reputation; make dirty or spotty; also used metaphorically; charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
sulpha n. any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA
sulphate n. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
sulphide n. a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
sulphur v. treat with sulphur in order to preserve@n. an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
sulphurette v. combine with sulfur
sulphuretted adj. treated or impregnated with sulfur
sulphuric adj. of or relating to or containing sulfur; sulphuric esters
sulphurous adj. harsh or corrosive in tone; characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
sultan n. the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
sultana n. pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine; dried seedless grape
sultanate n. territory ruled by a sultan
sultrily adv. in a sultry and sensual manner
sultriness n. oppressively hot and humid weather
sultry adj. sexually exciting or gratifying; a sultry look; characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; the summer was sultry and oppressive; burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot; sultry sands of the dessert
sum n. a quantity of money; he borrowed a large sum; a quantity obtained by addition; the final aggregate; the sum of all our troubles did not equal the misery they suffered@v. determine the sum of
sumac n. wood of a sumac; a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
sumach n. a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
summarily adv. without delay; in a summary manner; the suspected spy was summarily executed
summarization n. writing that presents the main points in a concise form
summarize v. give a summary (of)
summary n. writing that presents the main points in a concise form@adj. performed speedily and without formality; a summary execution; briefly giving the gist of something; a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject
summate v. determine the sum of; form or constitute a cumulative effect
summation n. a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court); the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers; the summation of four and three gives seven
summational adj. of or relating to a summation or produced by summation
summative adj. of or relating to a summation or produced by summation
summer v. spend the summer@adj. occurring in or appropriate to the season of summer; summer flowers@n. the warmest season of the year; they spent a lazy summer at the shore
summercater adj. (Maine colloquial) temporary summer resident of coastal Maine
summerhouse n. a small roofed structure affording shade and rest
summerize v. prepare for summer; summerize your car
summertime n. the warmest season of the year
summery adj. belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer; summery weather
summit n. the highest level or degree attainable:; the summit of his ambition; the uppermost part of a shape; the top point of a mountain or hill; they clambered to the summit of Monadnock; a meeting of heads of governments
summon v. call in an official matter, such as to attend court; ask to come; summon a lawyer; gather or bring together; make ready for action or use
summoning n. calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
summons v. call in an official matter, such as to attend court@n. a request to be present; an order to appear in person at a given place and time
sump n. an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine; a well or other hole in which water has collected; a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
sumpter n. an animal such as a mule or burro or horse used to carry loads
sumptuary adj. regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior; sumptuary laws discouraging construction of large houses on small plots
sumptuosity n. the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
sumptuous adj. rich and superior in quality
sumptuously adv. in a sumptuous and opulent manner; this government building is sumptuously appointed
sumptuousness n. wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living; the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
sun v. expose one's body to the sun; expose to as if to sun rays@n. a typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system; the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system; the rays of the sun
sunbaked adj. dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; sunbaked salt flats; baked or hardened by exposure to sunlight; not burned; sunbaked adobe bricks
sunbathe v. expose one's body to the sun
sunbather n. someone who basks in the sunshine in order to get a suntan
sunbeam n. a ray of sunlight
sunberry n. improved garden variety of black nightshade having small edible orange or black berries
sunblind n. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
sunbonnet n. a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
sunburn n. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun; inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun@v. get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun
sunburned adj. suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
sunburnt adj. suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
sunburst adj. pleated or tucked in lines radiating from a circular edge; blouse with a sunburst yoke@n. a jewelled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun
sunchoke n. sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips
sundae n. ice cream served with a topping
sunday v. spend Sunday
sunder v. break apart or in two, using violence
sundew n. any of various bog plants of the genus Drosera having leaves covered with sticky hairs that trap and digest insects; cosmopolitan in distribution
sundial n. indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
sundog n. a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals
sundown n. the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
sundowner n. (Australia) a tramp who habitually arrives at sundown; (Brit) a drink taken at sundown
sundries n. miscellaneous unspecified artifacts
sundrops n. a day-flowering biennial or perennial of the genus Oenothera
sundry n. miscellaneous unspecified artifacts@adj. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity)
sunfish n. any of numerous American lean-fleshed perch-like fishes of the family Centrarchidae
sunflower n. any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
sung adj. using the voice in song
sunglasses n. glasses that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
sunhat n. a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
sunk adj. doomed to extinction
sunken adj. having a sunken area; hunger gave their faces a sunken look; under water; e.g. at the bottom of a body of water; sunken treasure
sunlamp n. a lamp used in artificial sunray treatments
sunless adj. filled or abounding with clouds
sunlight n. the rays of the sun
sunlit adj. lighted by sunlight; the sunlit slopes of the canyon
sunnily adv. in a cheerful manner
sunniness n. lightness created by sunlight
sunny adj. abounding with sunlight; a bright sunny day; bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; a gay sunny room
sunray adj. pleated or tucked in lines radiating from a circular edge; sunray fan pleats below the hips@n. a ray of sunlight; herb having a basal cluster of gray-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head
sunrise n. the first light of day; atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun; the daily event of the sun rising above the horizon@adj. of an industry or technology; new and developing; high-technology sunrise industries
sunroof n. an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel: `sunshine-roof' is a British term for `sunroof'
sunroom n. a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun
sunrose n. any plant of the genus Helianthemum; vigorous plants of stony alpine meadows and dry scrub regions
sunscreen n. a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
sunset n. the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun@adj. of a declining industry or technology; sunset industries; providing for termination
sunshade n. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun; a handheld collapsible source of shade
sunshine n. the rays of the sun; moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
sunshiny adj. abounding with sunlight
sunspot n. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the surface of the sun; associated with a strong magnetic field
sunstone n. a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals
sunstroke n. sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
sunstruck adj. lighted by sunlight
sunsuit n. a child's garment consisting of a brief top and shorts
suntan v. get a tan from being exposed to the sun@n. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
suntanned adj. (of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
suntrap n. a garden or terrace oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds
sunup n. the first light of day
sup n. a small amount of liquid food: a sup of ale@v. have supper; eat dinner; give dinner to; host for dinner
super adj. (informal) of the highest quality; a super party; including more than a specified category; a super experiment; extremely large@n. a caretaker for an apartment house@adv. to an extreme degree
superable adj. capable of being surmounted or excelled
superabundance n. a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
superabundant adj. most excessively abundant
superannuate v. retire and pension (someone) because of age or physical inability; declare to be obsolete; become obsolete; retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
superannuated adj. discharged as too old for use or work; especially with a pension; a superannuated civil servant; too old to be useful; old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; superannuated laws
superannuation n. the property of being out of date and not current
superb adj. of surpassing excellence; a superb actor; surpassingly good; a superb meal
superbia n. unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
superbly adv. (used as an intensifier) extremely well; her voice is superbly disciplined
superbug n. a strain accidentally imported into Florida from the Middle East then spread to California where it is a very serious pest feeding on almost all vegetable crops and poinsettias
supercargo n. an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase
supercharge v. increase the voltage of; increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
supercharged adj. (of e.g. an engine) having the power increased by fitting with a supercharger; fraught with great emotion
supercharger n. forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
supercilious adj. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air; expressive of contempt; curled his lip in a supercilious smile
superciliously adv. with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
supercilium n. the arch of hair above each eye
superclass n. (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class
supercritical adj. (especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases
superego n. (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience
supererogation n. an effort above and beyond the call of duty
supererogatory adj. more than is needed, desired, or required; it was supererogatory of her to gloat
superfamily n. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family
superfatted adj. (of soap) containing extra unsaponified fat; superfatted toilet soaps
superfecta n. a bet that you can pick the first four finishers in a race in the right order
superfetation n. fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time; superfetation is normal in some animal species
superficial adj. being or affecting or concerned with a surface; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually; superficial similarities; relating to a surface; superficial measurements
superficiality n. lack of depth of knowledge or thought or feeling; shallowness in terms of affecting only surface layers of something: he ignored the wound because of its superficiality
superficially adv. in a superficial manner
superficies n. the purely external aspect of a thing; superficial appearance; outer surface of an area or a body
superfine adj. of extremely fine size or texture; superfine sugar; excessively delicate or refined; (used especially of merchandise) very fine in quality; made of superfine Flemish cloth
superfluity n. extreme excess
superfluous adj. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; more than is needed, desired, or required; delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
superfluously adv. in a superfluous manner; superfluously, he added his silly comments to the discussion
supergiant n. an extremely bright star of very large diameter and low density
superhet n. a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
superhighway n. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
superhuman adj. above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance; superhuman beings
superimpose v. place on top of
superimposed adj. added or imposed without integration; the superimposed symbolism lacked validity; placed on or over something else; with one layer on top of another; superimposed rocks
superincumbent adj. lying or resting on and exerting pressure on something else; superincumbent layers of dead plants cut off the air and arrested decomposition
superinfection n. infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection
superintend v. watch and direct
superintendence n. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
superintendent n. a person who directs and manages an organization; a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector
superior n. one of greater rank or station or quality; the head of a religious community; a combatant who is able to defeat rivals@adj. of high or superior quality or performance; superior wisdom derived from experience
superiority n. the quality of being superior; the quality of being a competitive advantage; displaying a sense of being better than others; he hated the white man's superiority and condecension
superjacent adj. lying immediately above or on something else
superlative adj. highest in quality@n. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); the highest level or degree attainable; the superlative form of an adjective; `best' is the superlative form of `good'
superlatively adv. to a superlative degree
superload n. a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic
superlunar adj. situated beyond the moon or its orbit around the earth; unworldly or ethereal
superlunary adj. situated beyond the moon or its orbit around the earth; unworldly or ethereal
superman n. a person with great powers and abilities
supermarket n. a large self-service store selling groceries and household goods
supermolecule n. any very large molecule (a molecule of a protein or a polymer)
supernal adj. being or coming from on high; interpret the plague as a visitation from heaven, a supernal punishment for the sins of men; of heaven or the spirit; the supernal happiness of a quiet death
supernatant adj. (chemistry) of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate; the supernatant fat was skimmed off@n. a liquid lying above a sediment (floating on the surface)
supernatural n. supernatural forces and events and beings collectively; She doesn't believe in the supernatural@adj. not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material
supernaturalism n. a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding; the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces
supernaturalist adj. of or relating to supernaturalism; supernaturalist beliefs
supernaturally adv. in a supernatural manner
supernormal adj. beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable; supernormal intimations; (statistics) exceeding the normal or average; years of supernormal employment during the war
supernova n. a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process
supernumerary n. a minor actor in crowd scenes@adj. more than is needed, desired, or required; supernumerary ornamentation
superorder n. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking above an order and below a class or subclass
superordinate n. one of greater rank or station or quality; a word that is more generic than a given word@adj. of higher rank or status or value
superordination n. the semantic relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher rank or class
superpatriotic adj. fanatically patriotic
superpatriotism n. fanatical patriotism
superphylum n. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking between a phylum and below a class or subclass
superposable adj. coinciding exactly when superimposed
superpose v. superimpose -- superposition n.
superpower n. a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
supersaturated adj. being more concentrated than normally possible and therefore not in equilibrium
superscribe v. to write on the top or outside; write a name or address on the outside or cover of; address -- superscription n.
superscript n. a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character@adj. (printing) written or printed above and to one side of another character
superscription n. an inscription written above something else
supersede v. take the place of
supersedure n. act of replacing one person or thing by another especially one held to be superior
supersensitive adj. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
supersensitized adj. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
supersession n. act of replacing one person or thing by another especially one held to be superior
superslasher n. large (20-ft) and swift carnivorous dinosaur having an upright 15-in slashing claw on each hind foot; early Cretaceous
supersonic adj. (of speed) greater than that of sound in a given medium especially air; the Concorde is a commercial supersonic aircraft; having frequencies above those of audible sound
superstition n. an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
superstitious adj. showing ignorance or the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance; finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin
superstitiously adv. in a superstitious manner; superstitiously he refused to travel on Friday the 13th
superstring n. a hypothetical particle that is the elementary particle in a theory of space-time
superstructure n. part of a ship above the main deck
supersymmetry n. a theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces; according to supersymmetry each force emerged separately during the big bang
supertax n. an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed
supertitle n. translation of the words of a foreign opera (or choral work) projected on a screen above the stage
supertonic n. (music) the second note of a diatonic scale
supervene v. take place as an additional or unexpected development
supervise v. watch and direct; keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
supervised adj. under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer; supervised play
supervising n. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
supervision n. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
supervisor n. one who supervises or has charge and direction of; a program that controls the execution of other programs
supervisory adj. of or limited to or involving supervision; in a supervisory capacity
supinate v. turn the hand and forearm so that the palm faces up or forwards
supination n. rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face upward
supine adj. lying face upward; offering no resistance
supinely adv. with the face upward; she was stretched supinely on her back; in an indifferently supine manner; he called the tune to me and I supinely took it up
supper n. a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime; a social gathering where a light evening meal is served
supperless adj. without supper; went to bed supperless
suppertime n. the time for the evening meal
supping n. eating liquid food with a spoon or by drinking
supplant v. take the place of
supplanter n. one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
supplanting n. act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
supple adj. gracefully slender; moving and bending with ease; (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable; a supple mind; (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely
supplejack n. made from the wood of an American tropical vine
supplement v. add as a supplement; add to the very end@n. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end; a quantity added; e.g. to make up for a deficiency; a supplementary component
supplemental adj. functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity; added to complete or make up a deficiency
supplementary adj. added to complete or make up a deficiency; produced supplementary volumes; functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity
supplementation n. the act of supplementing
suppleness n. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple; the property of being pliant
suppliant n. one praying humbly for something: a suppliant for her favors@adj. humbly entreating; a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness
supplicant n. someone who prays to God; one praying humbly for something@adj. humbly entreating
supplicate v. ask humbly (for something)
supplication n. a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service; humble request for help; the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
supplicatory adj. humbly entreating
supplier n. someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
supplies n. a store or supply (especially of food or clothing or arms)
supply v. provide or furnish with; circulate or distribute; provide what is desired or needed, esp. support, food or sustenance; state or say further@n. an amount of something available for use; offering goods and services for sale
supplying n. the activity of supplying or providing something
support v. be supportive of; Will you support me during the meeting?; support financially in an enterprise; be behind; support or vote for@n. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
supportable adj. capable of being borne though unpleasant
supported adj. sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support); a club entirely supported by membership dues
supporter n. a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; someone who supports or champions something; a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
supporting adj. furnishing support and encouragement; the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher; capable of bearing a structural load; a supporting wall@n. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
supportive adj. furnishing support or assistance; a supportive family network
supposable adj. able to be inferred on slight grounds
supposal n. the cognitive process of supposing
suppose v. express a supposition; expect, believe, or suppose; to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
supposed adj. firmly believed; the way things are supposed to be; mistakenly believed; the supposed existence of ghosts; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds; the supposed date of birth
supposedly adv. believed or reputed to be the case
supposing conj. if by way of hypothesis; on the assumption that
supposition n. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence; a hypothesis that is taken for granted; the cognitive process of supposing
suppositional adj. based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
suppositious adj. based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence; suppositious reconstructions of dead languages
supposititious adj. based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence; supposititious hypotheses
suppository n. a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts
suppress v. to put down by force or authority; suppress a nascent uprising,; come down on; control and refrain from showing; of emotions; put out of one's consciousness; in psychiatry
suppressed adj. kept from public knowledge by various means; manifesting or subjected to suppression; a suppressed press; held in check with difficulty; suppressed laughter
suppresser n. a device for suppressing unwanted currents
suppression n. the act of suppressing; forceful prevention: suppression of liberal newspapers; the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
suppressive adj. tending to suppress; the government used suppressive measures to control the protest
suppressor n. a device for suppressing unwanted currents
suppurate v. cause suppuration; generate pus; of wounds
suppuration n. the formation and discharge of pus; a fluid product of inflammation
suppurative adj. relating to or characterized by suppuration
supra adv. at an earlier place
suprainfection n. a secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection
supranational adj. transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest; a supranational economy
supranormal adj. beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable
suprasegmental adj. (linguistics) pertaining to a feature of speech that extends over more than a single speech sound
supremacist n. a person who advocates the supremacy of some particular group over all others
supremacy n. power to dominate or defeat
supreme adj. final or last in your life or progress; the supreme sacrifice; greatest in status or authority or power; a supreme tribunal; highest in excellence or achievement; supreme among musicians
supremely adv. to the maximum degree; he was supremely confident
sura n. the muscular back part of the shank
surbase n. the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or podium or wall)
surcease n. a stopping
surcharge n. an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)@v. charge an extra fee, as for a special service; rip off; ask an unreasonable price; fill to capacity with people
surcingle n. a band passing around a horse's body to make something (as a saddle or pack) fast
surcoat n. a tunic worn over a knight's armor; a heavy overcoat
surd adj. (linguistics) of speech sounds@n. a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords
sure adj. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; was sure (or certain) she had seen it@adv. definitely or positively; it's going to be a good day for sure; they thought he had been killed sure enough
surefire adj. certain to get results; dependable
surefooted adj. not liable to stumble or fall; on surefooted donkeys; not liable to error in judgment or action
surely adv. definitely or positively; the results are surely encouraging; (`sure' is used informally for `surely' as in; )
sureness n. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; the quality of being steady and unfailing; sureness of hand
surety n. something clearly established; property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
surf v. ride the surf with a surfboard; switch channels, on television@n. waves breaking on the shore
surface adj. on the surface@v. come to the surface; put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; appear or become visible@n. the outer boundary of an object or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
surfacing n. emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
surfactant n. a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
surfbird n. sandpiper-like shorebird of Pacific coasts of North and South America
surfboard n. a narrow buoyant board for riding surf
surfboarder n. someone who engages in surfboarding
surfboarding n. the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
surfboat n. a boat that can be launched or landed in heavy surf
surfeit n. the state of being more than full; the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall; eating until excessively full@v. supply or feed to surfeit; indulge to satiety, as of one's appetite
surfeited adj. fed beyond capacity or desire
surfer n. someone who engages in surfboarding
surffish n. fish of North American Pacific coast; small to medium-sized shallow-water fishes of the North American Pacific coast
surficial adj. pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface; a surficial geologic deposit; being or operating on or near the surface of the earth
surfing n. the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
surfperch n. small to medium-sized shallow-water fishes of the North American Pacific coast
surfriding n. the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
surge n. a sudden forceful flow; a sudden or abrupt strong increase: stimulated a surge of speculation; a large sea wave@v. rise and move, as in waves or billows; rise rapidly, as of a current or voltage; rise in waves
surgeon n. a physician who specializes in surgery
surgeonfish n. brightly colored coral-reef fish with knifelike spines at the tail
surgery n. the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures; he is professor of surgery at the Harvard Medical School
surgical adj. of or relating to or involving or used in surgery; surgical instruments; relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine; a surgical appendix
surgically adv. in a surgical manner; by means of surgery; surgically removed
surging adj. characterized by great swelling waves or surges; surging waves
suricate n. burrowing diurnal meerkat of southern Africa; often kept as a pet
surlily adv. in a churlish manner
surliness n. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
surly adj. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; a surly waiter
surmisable adj. able to be inferred on slight grounds
surmise v. infer from incomplete evidence; imagine to be true@n. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
surmount v. get on top of; deal with successfully; be on top of; reach the highest point of; be or do something to a greater degree
surmountable adj. capable of being surmounted or overcome; situations of measurable and surmountable danger; capable of being surmounted
surmounted adj. having something on top: columns surmounted by statues
surmullet n. brightly colored tropical fishes with chin barbels
surname n. the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
surpass v. distinguish oneself; be or do something to a greater degree; pass by; go beyond
surpassing adj. exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence; far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
surpassingly adv. to a surpassing degree; she was a surpassingly beautiful woman
surplice n. a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical gown with wide sleeves
surpliced adj. wearing a surplice
surplus n. a quantity much larger than is needed@adj. more than is needed, desired, or required; surplus cheese distributed to the needy
surplusage n. a quantity much larger than is needed
surprint n. something added by overprinting
surprisal n. the act of surprising someone
surprise n. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you; a sudden unexpected event; the act of surprising someone@v. take unawares or by surprise; cause to be surprised; take unawares; attack by storm; attack suddenly
surprised adj. taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment; surprised by her student's ingenuity
surprisedly adv. in the manner of one who is surprised
surprising adj. causing surprise or wonder or amazement; the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data@n. the act of surprising someone
surprisingly adv. in a surprising manner; he was surprisingly friendly; in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
surprisingness n. extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected
surreal adj. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; the incongruous imagery in surreal art and literature; resembling a dream; as irrational and surreal as a dream
surrealism n. a 20th century movement in art and literature (developing out of Dadaism) that used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
surrealist n. an artist who is a member of the movement called surrealism
surrealistic adj. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
surrebuttal n. a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter
surrebutter n. a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter
surrejoinder n. a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rejoinder
surrender v. give up or agree to forego to the power or possession of another; relinquish possession or control over@n. acceptance of despair; a verbal act of admitting defeat; the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
surrendered adj. given up often unwillingly
surreptitious adj. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; a surreptitious glance at his watch; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; surreptitious mobilization of troops
surreptitiously adv. in a surreptitious manner; he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby
surrey n. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats
surrogate adj. providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; surrogate father@n. someone who takes the place of another person; a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
surround v. be around; extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; envelop completely; lay siege to; surround with a wall in order to fortify@n. the area in which something exists or lives: the country--the flat agricultural surround
surrounded adj. confined on all sides; a camp surrounded by enemies
surrounding adj. closely encircling; the surrounding countryside
surroundings n. the environmental condition; the area in which something exists or lives
surtax n. an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed@v. levy an extra tax on, such as a luxury tax on items that cost more than a certain amount
surtitle n. translation of the words of a foreign opera (or choral work) projected on a screen above the stage
surtout n. a man's long close-fitting overcoat
surveillance n. close observation of a person or group
survey n. a detailed critical inspection; short descriptive summary (of events); the act of looking or seeing or observing@v. consider in a comprehensive way; make a survey of; keep under surveillance; hold a review (of troops); make a survey of
surveying n. the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
surveyor n. an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures; someone who conducts a statistical survey
survival n. a state of surviving; remaining alive; a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
survive v. continue to live, endure or last; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America; continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.); stay alive; survive; live longer than
surviving adj. still in existence; the Wollemi pine found in Australia is a surviving specimen of a conifer thought to have been long extinct and therefore known as a living fossil
survivor n. one who lives through affliction; one who outlives another; an animal that survives in spite of adversity
susceptibility n. the state of being susceptible; easily affected
susceptible adj. (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of; susceptible to colds; easily impressed emotionally
susceptibleness n. the state of being susceptible; easily affected
sushi n. (Japanese) rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
suslik n. rather large central Eurasian ground squirrel
suspect adj. (informal) not as expected@n. someone who is under suspicion@v. imagine to be true or to be the case; I suspect that there is more to the story; imagine to be true; I suspect he is a fugitive; regard as untrustworthy
suspected adj. believed likely; a suspected thief
suspend v. hang freely; cause to be held in suspension in a fluid, of particles, in chemistry; bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.; stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it; make inoperative or stop; suspend payments on the loan
suspended adj. (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment; suspended matter such as silt or mud...; temporarily inactive; supported from above; a suspended fireplace
suspender n. straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
suspense n. apprehension about what is going to happen; an uncertain cognitive state; the matter remained in suspense for several years; excited anticipation of an approaching climax; the play kept the audience in suspense
suspenseful adj. of a situation; characterized by or causing suspense
suspension n. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy; a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something; temporary cessation or suspension
suspensive adj. of a situation; characterized by or causing suspense; undecided or characterized by indecisiveness
suspensor n. a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
suspicion n. an impression that something might be the case; doubt about someone's honesty; the state of being suspected; he tried to shield me from suspicion; being of a suspicious nature
suspicious adj. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide; (informal) not as expected; suspicious behavior
suspiciously adv. with suspicion; she regarded the food suspiciously
suspiciousness n. being of a suspicious nature; his suspiciousness destroyed his marriage
sustain v. lengthen or extend in duration or space; of injuries and illnesses; provide with nourishment; supply with sustenance; be the support of; also metaphorically; admit as valid; strengthen or make more firm as by corroboration
sustainability n. the property of being sustainable
sustainable adj. capable of being sustained
sustained adj. maintained at length without interruption or weakening; sustained flight; (of an electric arc)
sustainment n. the act of sustaining
sustenance n. a source of nourishment; the financial means whereby one lives; the act of sustaining
sustentacular adj. serving to sustain or support; sustentacular cells
sustentation n. the act of sustaining
susurrant adj. making a low continuous indistinct sound; susurrant voices
susurrate v. issue soft noises
susurrous adj. characterized by soft sounds
sutler n. a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
suttee n. the act of a Hindu widow willingly cremating herself on the funeral pyre of her dead husband
sutura n. an immovable fibrous joint (especially between the bones of the skull)
suture n. an immovable fibrous joint (especially between the bones of the skull); a seam used in surgery; thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together@v. join with a suture, as of a wound in surgery
suturing n. surgical joining of two surfaces
suzerain n. a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
suzerainty n. the position or authority of a suzerain: under the suzerainty of...; the domain of a suzerain
svelte adj. showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience; gracefully slender; moving and bending with ease
swab v. wash with a swab or a mop; apply (usually a liquid) to a surface@n. small piece of cotton used to apply medication, cleanse a wound, or obtain a specimen of a secretion; absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
swabbing n. cleaning with a mop
swad n. (informal) a bunch; a thick swad of plants
swaddle v. wrap in swaddling clothes; of infants
swag n. (informal) valuable goods; goods or money obtained illegally@v. droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness; walk as if unable to control one's movements; sway heavily or unsteadily
swage v. form metals with a swage
swagger adj. (British informal) very chic@n. a proud stiff pompous gait@v. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
swaggerer n. someone who walks in an arrogant manner
swaggering adj. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; flamboyantly adventurous
swain n. a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
swallow n. a small amount of liquid food; the act of swallowing@v. pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking; engulf and destroy, as if by ingestion; enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; utter indistinctly
swallowed adj. completely enclosed or swallowed up; a view swallowed by night
swallowtail n. a man's full-dressjacket with two long tapering tails at the back
swallowwort n. tropical herb having orange-red flowers followed by pods suggesting a swallow with outspread wings; a weed throughout the tropics; perennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers
swam past tense of swim
swami n. a Hindu religious teacher; used as a title of respect
swamp v. drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged; fill quickly beyond capacity@n. low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog; a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables
swamped adj. sunk by being filled with water; a swamped boat; rendered powerless especially by an excessive amount or profusion of something; swamped by work
swamphen n. any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens
swampy adj. (of soil) soft and watery; swampy bayous
swan v. to declare or affirm as true; wander about aimlessly; sweep majestically@n. stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
swanflower n. any of several orchids of the genus Cycnoches having slender arching columns of flowers suggesting the neck of a swan
swank n. elegance by virtue of being fashionable@v. display proudly@adj. imposingly fashionable and elegant; a swank apartment
swanky adj. imposingly fashionable and elegant
swanneck n. any of several orchids of the genus Cycnoches having slender arching columns of flowers suggesting the neck of a swan
swansdown n. the very soft down of a swan used especially for trimming or powder puffs; a soft thick cotton flannel
swap n. an equal exchange@v. exchange or give (something) in exchange for
sward n. surface layer of ground containing a matt of grass and grass roots
swarm n. a moving crowd; a group of insects@v. be teeming, be abuzz; move in large numbers
swarming adj. abundantly filled with especially living things; harried by swarming rats; (of birds and animals) tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind; swarming behavior in bees
swart adj. naturally having skin of a dark color; (`swart' is archaic)
swarthiness n. a swarthy complexion
swarthy adj. naturally having skin of a dark color; a smile on his swarthy face (`swart' is archaic)
swash v. make violent, noisy movements; dash a liquid upon or against; show off; act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner@n. the movement or sound of water; the swash of waves on the beach
swashbuckler n. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
swashbuckling adj. flamboyantly adventurous@n. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
swastika n. the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the German Third Reich
swat v. hit swiftly@n. a sharp blow
swatch n. a sample of cloth
swath n. the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine; a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)
swathe v. wrap in swaddling clothes; of infants@n. an enveloping bandage
swathing n. cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby)
swatter n. an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects@v. hit swiftly
sway n. controlling influence; pitching dangerously to one side@v. move back and forth, like a ship; move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; win approval or support for; move sideways or in an unsteady way, as of a ship or a vehicle out of control
swayback adj. having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
swaybacked adj. having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
swaying adj. moving to and fro suspended or as if suspended from above
swear v. utter obscenities; to declare or affirm as true: Before God I swear I am innocent.; promise solemnly; take an oath; make a deposition; declare under oath; have confidence or faith in
swearer n. one who swears
swearing n. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; swearing to the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
swearword n. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
sweat n. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; sweat poured off his brow; agitation resulting from active worry; he's in a sweat about exams; condensation of moisture on a cold surface@v. excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
sweatband n. a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat; a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat
sweatbox n. small or narrow cell; a device that causes tobacco leaves or fruit or hides to sweat
sweater n. a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
sweating adj. being wet with perspiration; his sweating face@n. the process of secreting perspiration
sweats n. a set of garments consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt
sweatshirt n. long-sleeved cotton knit pullover worn during athletic activity
sweatshop n. a shop or factory where people work long hours for poor pay
sweaty adj. being wet with perspiration; sweaty clothes
swede n. plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root; used as food and animal feed; large yellow root of a rutabaga plant
sweep v. sweep across or over; move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action@n. a wide scope; the sweep of the plains
sweeper n. revolving brushes pick up dirt as it is pushed over a carpet; little-known nocturnal fish of warm shallow seas with an oblong compressed body
sweeping n. the act of cleaning with a broom@adj. taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination; a sweeping glance; moving in a wide curve; sweeping strokes; ignoring distinctions; sweeping generalizations
sweepingly adv. in a sweeping manner; he sweepingly condemned the entire population of the country for the war crimes
sweepstake n. a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants
sweepstakes n. a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants
sweet n. a sweet served as the last course of a meal@adv. in an affectionate or loving manner; (`sweet' is a poetic or informal variant for `sweetly' as in@adj. having a pleasant taste (as of sugar); having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
sweetbread n. edible glands of an animal
sweetbreads n. edible glands of an animal
sweetbriar n. Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
sweetbrier n. Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
sweeten v. make sweeter in taste; make sweeter, more pleasant, or more agreeable; sweeten a deal
sweetened adj. with sweetening added
sweetener n. something added to foods to make them taste sweeter; anything that serves as an enticement
sweetening n. something added to foods to make them taste sweeter; an improvement that makes something more agreeable; the act of adding a sweetener to food
sweetheart n. a person loved by another person; any well-liked individual; he's a sweetheart; a very attractive or seductive looking woman
sweetie n. a person loved by another person
sweetish adj. somewhat sweet
sweetleaf n. small yellowwood tree of southern United States having small fragrant white flowers; leaves and bark yield a yellow dye
sweetly adv. in an affectionate or loving manner; Susan Hayward plays the wife sharply and sweetly; (`sweet' is a poetic or informal variant for `sweetly' as in; )
sweetmeat n. a sweetened delicacy (as a preserve or pastry)
sweetness n. the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth; the property of having a pleasantly sweet taste; a pleasingly sweet olfactory property; the quality of giving pleasure; he was charmed by the sweetness of her manner
sweetpea n. climbing garden plant having fragrant pastel-colored flowers
sweetsop n. tropical American tree bearing sweet pulpy fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds; sweet pulpy tropical fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds
swell n. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea@v. increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; expand abnormally@adj. (informal) very good
swelled adj. feeling self-importance; had a swelled head
swellhead n. a conceited and self-centered person
swelling n. abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement; the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)@adj. becoming puffy as from internal bleeding or accumulation of other fluids
swelter v. be uncomfortably hot; suffer from intense heat
sweltering adj. excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness; a sweltering room
sweltry adj. excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
swept adj. possessing sweep; the sleek swept wings of the plane
sweptback adj. (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment; aircraft with sweptback wings; used of hair
sweptwing adj. (of an aircraft) having sweptback wings; a sweptwing aircraft
swerve v. turn sharply; change direction abruptly@n. the act of turning aside suddenly; an erratic deflection from an intended course
swerving n. the act of turning aside suddenly
swift adj. moving very fast; a swift current@n. small plain-colored bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight; common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
swiftlet n. swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest
swiftly adv. in a swift manner; she moved swiftly
swiftness n. a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
swig v. strike heavily, esp. with the fist or a bat; to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught@n. a large and hurried swallow
swill v. feed pigs; drink large quantities of (liquid, esp. alcoholic drink); guzzle@n. wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk
swilling n. drinking large mouthfuls rapidly
swim v. travel through water; We had to swim for 20 minutes to reach the shore; be afloat; stay on a liquid surface; not sink; get on top of; deal with successfully@n. the act of swimming
swimmer n. a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets; he was an Olympic swimmer; a person who travels through the water by swimming; he is not a good swimmer
swimmeret n. one of the paired abdominal appendages of certain aquatic crustaceans that function primarily for carrying the eggs in females and are usually adapted for swimming
swimming n. the act of swimming@adj. filled or brimming with tears; swimming eyes; (heraldry) applied to a fish depicted horizontally
swimmingly adv. with great ease and success; in spite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly
swimsuit n. tight fitting; worn for swimming
swindle v. deprive of by deceit@n. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
swindler n. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
swine n. stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
swineherd n. a herder or swine
swing n. a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity; the party went with a swing@v. move in a curve; move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; change direction with a swinging motion; turn; swing back
swinge v. burn superficially or lightly
swingeing adj. (British) severe; punishingly bad; swingeing taxation
swinger n. someone who swings sports implements; a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
swinging n. changing location by moving back and forth@adj. moving to and fro suspended or as if suspended from above; a swinging flower basket; characterized by a buoyant rhythm; a swinging pace
swingletree n. a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling
swingy adj. characterized by a buoyant rhythm; a graceful swingy walk
swinish adj. ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude; resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy; swinish slavering over food
swipe n. a sweeping stroke or blow@v. strike with a swiping motion; make off with belongings of others
swirl v. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; flow in a circular current, of liquids@n. the shape of something rotating rapidly
swirling adj. moving or driven rapidly in a rotary or twisting motion; swirling currents
swish adj. (informal) elegant and fashionable@v. move with or make or cause to move with or make a whistling or hissing sound, as of liquids; move with a swishing sound@n. a brushing or rustling sound
swishing adj. resembling a sustained `sh' or soft whistle; swishing windshield wipers
swishy adj. resembling a sustained `sh' or soft whistle; a swishy skirt
switch n. a mechanical, electrical, or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit@adj. (baseball) able to bat either right-handed or left-handed@v. change over, change around, or switch over
switchblade n. a pocketknife with a spring-operated blade
switchboard n. telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords
switcheroo n. a sudden unexpected switch
switching n. the act of changing one thing or position for another
switchman n. a man who operates railroad switches
swither n. agitation resulting from active worry
swivel n. a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin@v. turn on a pivot
swiver v. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
swiz n. British
swizzle n. any of various tall frothy mixed drinks made usually of rum and lime juice and sugar shaken with ice
swob n. absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors@v. wash with a swab or a mop; apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
swollen adj. abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; swollen hands; abnormally expanded or increased in size; (`swollen' is sometimes used in combination); the need to clean out swollen inventories
swoon n. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain@v. pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swooning adj. weak and likely to lose consciousness; a swooning fit
swoop v. move down on as if in an attack; move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc; seize or catch with a swooping motion@n. rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; a very rapid raid; a swift descent through the air
swop n. an equal exchange@v. exchange or give (something) in exchange for
sword n. a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade
swordfish n. flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks
swordlike adj. shaped like a sword blade
swordplay n. the act or art of using a sword as in fencing
swordsman n. someone skilled at fencing
swordsmanship n. skill in fencing
swordtail n. freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
swore past tense of swear
sworn adj. bound by or as if by an oath; according to an early tradition became his sworn brother; bound by or stated on oath
swosh v. move with or make or cause to move with or make a whistling or hissing sound, as of liquids
swot v. study intensively, as before an exam@n. a student who studies excessively
swum past part of swim
swung past tense of swing
sybarite n. a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
sybaritic adj. furnishing gratification of the senses; a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness
sycamore n. variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree; any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits
syconium n. the fleshy multiple fruit of the fig consisting of an enlarged hollow receptacle containing numerous fruitlets
sycophancy n. fawning obsequiousness
sycophant n. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
sycophantic adj. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
syllabary n. a writing system whose characters represent syllables
syllabic adj. of or relating to syllables; syllabic accent; consisting of or using a syllabary or syllabic characters; eskimos of the eastern Arctic have a system of syllabic writing
syllabically adv. in or with syllables; syllabically pronounced
syllabicate v. divide into syllables
syllabication n. forming or dividing words into syllables
syllabicity n. the pattern of syllable formation in a particular language
syllabification n. forming or dividing words into syllables
syllabify v. divide into syllables; syllabify the words
syllabize v. divide into syllables; utter with distinct articulation of each syllable, as of verse
syllable n. a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
syllabled adj. pronounced in syllables
syllabub n. spiced hot milk with rum or wine; sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor
syllabus n. a course of academic studies
syllepsis n. use of a word to govern two or more words though agreeing in number or case etc. with only one
syllogism n. deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
syllogistic adj. of or relating to or consisting of syllogism; syllogistic reasoning
syllogize v. reason by syllogisms
sylph n. a slender graceful young woman; an elemental being believed to inhabit the air
sylphlike adj. gracefully slender; moving and bending with ease
sylva n. the forest trees growing in a country or region
sylvan adj. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions; a shady sylvan glade@n. a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
sylvanite n. a silver-white mineral consisting of silver gold telluride; a source of gold in Australia and America
sylvine n. a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds
sylvite n. a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds
symbiosis n. the relation between two different kinds of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
symbiotic adj. (biology; used of organisms (especially of different species)) living together but not necessarily in a relationship beneficial to each
symbiotically adv. (biology) in a symbiotic manner
symbol n. an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance; something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; the eagle is a symbol of the United States
symbolatry n. worship of symbols
symbolic adj. relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols; symbolic logic; serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish; using symbolism; symbolic art
symbolical adj. relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols; serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
symbolically adv. in a symbolic manner; symbolically accepted goals; by means of symbols; symbolically expressed
symbolism n. a system of symbols and symbolic representations; the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
symbolist n. a member of an artistic movement that expressed ideas indirectly via symbols
symbolization n. the use of symbols to convey meaning; something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
symbolize v. express indirectly; be a symbol of; What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
symbolizing n. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; the act of representing something with a symbol
symbololatry n. worship of symbols
symmetric adj. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
symmetrical adj. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts; exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
symmetrically adv. in a symmetrical manner; they were symmetrically arranged
symmetricalness n. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
symmetrize v. make symmetric
symmetry n. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane; balance among the parts of something
sympathectomy n. surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system
sympathetic adj. (physiology; anatomy) or or relating to the sympathetic nervous system; sympathetic neurons
sympathetically adv. with respect to the sympathetic nervous system; the stimulus acted sympathetically; in a sympathetic manner; she listened to him sympathetically
sympathize v. share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of; be understanding of; to feel or express sympathy or compassion
sympathizer n. commiserates with someone who has had misfortune; expresses hope that something will be successful
sympathomimetic adj. relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
sympathy n. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
sympatric adj. (of biological species or speciation) occurring in the same or overlapping geographical areas
symphilid n. minute arthropod often infesting the underground parts of truck-garden and greenhouse crops
symphonic adj. relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony; symphonic choir; harmonious in sound; the symphonic hum of a million insects
symphonious adj. harmonious in sound
symphonize v. play or sound together, in harmony
symphony n. a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra; a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; we heard the Vienna symphony
symphysis n. an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures; a growing together of parts or structures
symploce n. repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning and another at the end of successive clauses, i.e., simultaneous use of anaphora and epistrophe
symposium n. a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations
symptom n. (medical) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease; anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
symptomatic adj. characteristic or indicative of e.g. a disease; a rash symptomatic of scarlet fever; relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms; symptomatic relief
symptomatically adv. by symptoms
symptomless adj. having no symptoms of illness or disease
synaeresis n. the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong; the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)
synaesthesia n. a sensation that normally occurs in one sense modality occurs when another modality is stimulated
synaesthetic adj. relating to or experiencing synesthesia; involving more than one sense
synagogue n. the house of worship for a Jewish congregation
synapse n. the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle; nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters
synapsid n. extinct reptile having a single pair of lateral temporal openings in the skull
synapsis n. the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis
synaptic adj. (neuroscience) of or involving synapses
sync v. make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
syncarp n. fruit consisting of many individual small fruits or drupes derived from separate ovaries within a common receptacle: e.g. blackberry; raspberry; pineapple
syncarpous adj. (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels
synchroflash n. a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter
synchromesh n. an automotive gear-shifting mechanism in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly
synchronal adj. occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
synchroneity n. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
synchronic adj. occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase; concerned with phenomena (especially language) at a particular period without considering historical antecedents; synchronic linguistics
synchronicity n. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
synchronisation n. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison; coordinating by causing to indicate the same time
synchronising n. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison
synchronism n. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
synchronization n. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison
synchronize v. make synchronous and adjust in time or manner; Let's synchronize our efforts; happen at the same time; make (motion picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action
synchronized adj. operating in unison; the synchronized flapping of a bird's wings
synchronizing n. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison; coordinating by causing to indicate the same time
synchronous adj. occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase; a synchronous set of clocks
synchronously adv. in synchrony; in a synchronous manner; in four-chambered hearts, the two auricles move synchronously
synchrony n. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves
synchrotron n. electric field is maintained at a constant frequency
synclinal adj. (geology) sloping downward toward each other to create a trough
syncopate v. omit a sound or letter in a word; syncopate a word; modify the rhythm by syncopation, in music
syncopated adj. stressing a normally weak beat
syncopation n. the loss of sounds in the interior of a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle'); a musical rhythm accenting a weak beat
syncope n. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain; the loss of sounds in the interior of a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')
syncretize v. become fused; unite (beliefs or conflicting principles)
syncytium n. a mass of cytoplasm containing several nuclei and enclosed in a membrane but no internal cell boundaries (as in muscle fibers)
syndactylism n. a birth defect (in humans) in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes
syndactyly n. a birth defect (in humans) in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes
syndetic adj. (grammar) connected by a conjunction
syndic n. one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
syndicalism n. a radical political movement that advocates bringing industry and government under the control of labor unions
syndicalist n. an advocate of anarchism
syndicate n. a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities; an association of companies for some definite purpose@v. form a syndicate; sell articles or photos to several publications
syndication n. organizing into or administering as a syndicate
syndrome n. a complex of concurrent things; every word has a syndrome of meanings; a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
synecdoche n. substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa
synecdochic adj. using the name of a part for that of the whole or the whole for the part; or the special for the general or the general for the special; or the material for the thing made of it
synecdochical adj. using the name of a part for that of the whole or the whole for the part; or the special for the general or the general for the special; or the material for the thing made of it
synechia n. adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery of as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness
syneresis n. the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong; the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)
synergetic adj. working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
synergism n. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects; the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace
synergist n. a drug that augments the activity of another drug
synergistic adj. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more); of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism
synergy n. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
synesthesia n. a sensation that normally occurs in one sense modality occurs when another modality is stimulated
synesthetic adj. relating to or experiencing synesthesia; involving more than one sense; synesthetic response to music
synezesis n. the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis
synizesis n. the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis
synod n. a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
synonym n. two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context
synonymist n. a student of synonyms
synonymity n. the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning
synonymous adj. (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
synonymously adv. in a synonymous manner; the two terms are used synonymously
synonymousness n. the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning
synonymy n. the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning
synopsis n. a summary of the main points of an argument or theory
synoptic adj. presenting a summary or general view of a whole; a synoptic presentation of a physical theory; presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially of the first three gospels of the New Testament; the synoptic Gospels
synoptical adj. presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially of the first three gospels of the New Testament
synovia n. viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.
synovial adj. relating to or secreting synovia
synovitis n. inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
synovium n. a membrane that covers synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid
syntactic adj. of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax; the syntactic rules of a language
syntactical adj. of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax
syntactically adv. with respect to syntax; syntactically ill-formed
syntactician n. a linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax
syntax n. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences; a systematic orderly arrangement; studies of the rules for forming admissible sentences
synthesis n. the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds); the combination of ideas into a complex whole; reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
synthesise v. cause to undergo synthesis
synthesize v. cause to undergo synthesis
synthesizer n. (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments
synthetic adj. (chemistry) not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially; synthetic leather@n. a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
synthetical adj. involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis; (logic) of a proposition; having a truth value determined by observation or facts, as
synthetically adv. by synthesis; in a synthetic manner; some of these drugs have been derived from opium and others have been produced synthetically
synthetism n. a genre of French painting characterized by bright flat shapes and symbolic treatments of abstract ideas
syph n. a common venereal disease caused by the Treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
syphilis n. a common venereal disease caused by the Treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
syphilitic adj. of or relating to or infected with syphilis; syphilitic symptoms@n. a person suffering from syphilis
syphon v. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon@n. a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
syringa n. large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes
syringe n. a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids@v. spray or irrigate with a syringe, as part of the body; irrigate or spray with or as if with a syringe
syrinx n. a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound together; the vocal organ of a bird
syrup n. a thick sweet sticky liquid
syrupy adj. overly sweet; having a relatively high resistance to flow; with honey added
system n. a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going
systematic adj. characterized by order and planning; the investigation was very systematic; not haphazard
systematically adv. in a systematic or consistent manner; they systematically excluded women
systematics n. the science of systematic classification
systematisation n. systematic organization
systematization n. systematic organization
systematize v. make systematic; systematize the orders
systematized adj. reduced to a system; systematized knowledge
systemic adj. affecting an entire system; a systemic poison
systemize v. make systematic
systole n. the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery
syzygy n. the straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational system
