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swinging

moving back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis, lively, exciting, and fashionable

swirling

moving in a twisting or spiralling pattern

swirly

moving in or characterized by swirling shapes or patterns

swarming

moving in or forming a large or dense group

swaying

moving slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side

terminal

forming or situated at the end or extremity of something, (of a disease) predicted to lead to death, especially slowly; incurable

streetwise

having the experience and knowledge necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment

sweet

having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salt, sour, or bitter, pleasing in general; delightful,

strong

having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks, able to withstand force, pressure, or wear

surreal

having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre

strip

remove all coverings from, leave bare of accessories or fittings, deprive someone of (rank, power, or property), sell off

take_the_place_of

replace.

talk_back

reply defiantly or insolently

spyware

software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from

stammer

speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words

strangle

squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death

spritz

squirt or spray a liquid at or on to (something) in quick, short bursts

supe

supernumerary; especially a theatrical extra., superintendent; especially a police superintendent.

supplant

supersede and replace

stint

supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something)

subsidize

support (an organization or activity) financially

subvent

support or assist by the payment of a subvention

surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

telepathic

supposedly capable of transmitting thoughts to other people and of knowing their thoughts; psychic

swart

swarthy.

syncretism

the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought

staghorn

the antler of a stag, used to make handles for knives and walking sticks.

technology

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

structure

the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex

tenure

the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied., the holding of an office, guaranteed permanent employment

survival_of_the_fittest

the continued existence of organisms which are best adapted to their environment, with the extinction of others

syneresis

the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or single vowel.

stomach

the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs, being (in humans and many mammals) a pear

stasi

the internal security force of the former German Democratic Republic, abolished in 1989.

stewardship

the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property

talus

the large bone in the ankle, which articulates with the tibia of the leg and the calcaneus and navicular bone of the foot.

sunni

the larger of the two main branches of Islam, which differs from Shia in its understanding of the Sunna

sterilization

the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms

stabilization

the process of making something physically more secure or stable

telemetry

the process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument

squalor

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

stability

the state of being stable

tension

the state of being stretched tight, mental or emotional strain

stupefaction

the state of being stupefied

superiority

the state of being superior, a supercilious manner or attitude

subsequence

the state of following something, especially as a result or effect

stagnation

the state of not flowing or moving

suffering

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

supremacy

the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status

susceptibility

the state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing, a person's feelings

strangeness

the state or fact of being strange., one of six flavours of quark.

survival

the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances

suffocation

the state or process of dying from being deprived of air or unable to breathe

tedium

the state or quality of being tedious

stardom

the state or status of being a very famous or talented entertainer or sports player

stator

the stationary portion of an electric generator or motor, especially of an induction motor.

statehood

the status of being a recognized independent nation

subsurface

the stratum or strata below the earth's surface

stylistics

the study of the distinctive styles found in particular literary genres and in the works of individual writers.

syllabus

the subjects in a course of study or teaching,

suburbia

the suburbs or their inhabitants viewed collectively

storming

the sudden forceful attack and capture of a building or other place by troops

stroma

the supportive tissue of an epithelial organ, tumour, gonad, etc., consisting of connective tissues and blood vessels

telekinesis

the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other non

telepathy

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.

tadpole

the tailed aquatic larva of an amphibian (frog, toad, newt, or salamander)

surroundings

the things and conditions around a person or thing

tercentenary

the three

teatime

the time in the afternoon when tea is traditionally served.

sunset

the time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades

sundown

the time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.

sunrise

the time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives

sunup

the time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives

suppose

think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof or certain knowledge

technologically

in a way that relates to or involves technology

strategically

in a way that relates to the achievement of long

strenuously

in a way that requires great physical exertion

stunningly

in an extremely impressive or attractive manner

strangely

in an unusual or surprising way

subsume

include or absorb (something) in something else

surpassing

incomparable or outstanding

table_talk

informal conversation carried on at meals

sue

institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress, appeal formally to a person for something

teasing

intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way

taunting

intended to provoke someone in an insulting or contemptuous manner

symbiosis

interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.

tamper

interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations

squish

make a soft squelching sound when walked on or in

squelch

make a soft sucking sound such as that made by treading heavily through mud

swear

make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case, use offensive language

stand_up_to

make a spirited defence against, be resistant to the harmful effects of (prolonged use)

tergiversate

make conflicting or evasive statements; equivocate, change one's loyalties; abandon a belief or principle.

struggle

make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction

tease

make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way, gently pull or comb (tangled wool, hair, etc

strive

make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

straiten

make or become narrow

stiffen

make or become stiff or rigid

straighten

make or become straight, make tidy or put in order again

strengthen

make or become stronger

sweeten

make or become sweet or sweeter, especially in taste

tauten

make or become tight or tense

stabilize

make or become unlikely to give way or overturn

symmetrize

make symmetrical

stupefying

making one unable to think or feel properly

spluttering

making or characterized by explosive spitting or choking noises

supplicant

making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority

swish

move with a hissing or rushing sound, sink (a shot) without the ball touching the backboard or rim.

static_line

a length of cord used instead of a rip cord for opening a parachute

spliff

a cannabis cigarette.

station_wagon

a car with a longer body than usual

statue

a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life

suitcase

a case with a handle and a hinged lid, used for carrying clothes and other personal possessions

switcheroo

a change, reversal, or exchange, especially a surprising or deceptive one.

sura

a chapter or section of the Koran.

talk_show

a chat show, especially one in which listeners, viewers, or the studio audience are invited to participate in the discussion

sunstone

a chatoyant gem consisting of feldspar, with a red or gold lustre.

stepchild

a child of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage.

taoist

an adherent of the Chinese philosophy of Taoism

stained_glass

coloured glass used to form decorative or pictorial designs

tabernacle

(in biblical use) a fixed or movable dwelling, typically of light construction.

stipple

(in drawing, painting, and engraving) mark (a surface) with numerous small dots or specks

stakeholder

(in gambling) an independent party with whom each of those who make a wager deposits the money or counters wagered.

succuss

(in preparing homeopathic remedies) shake (a solution) vigorously

sublimate

(in psychoanalytic theory) divert or modify

susanna

(in the Apocrypha) a woman of Babylon falsely accused of adultery by two elders but saved by the sagacity of Daniel.

tenebrae

(in the Roman Catholic Church) matins and lauds for the last three days of Holy Week

sro

(in the UK) self

ssp

(in the UK) statutory sick pay.

surrey

(in the US) a light four

tammany

(in the US) a powerful organization within the Democratic Party that was widely associated with corruption

squawk

(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise

stranded

(of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore

sucking

(of a child or animal) not yet weaned

stuffed

(of a dead animal) having the skin filled with material to restore the original shape and appearance

subacid

(of a fruit) moderately sharp to the taste

stay_over

(of a guest or visitor) sleep somewhere, especially at someone's home, for the night

terraced

(of a house) forming part of a continuous row, (of land) having been formed into terraces.

subtend

(of a line, arc, or figure) form

supernatural

(of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature

stilted

(of a manner of talking or writing) stiff and self

stacked

(of a number of things) put or arranged in a stack or stacks,

surd

(of a number) irrational., (of a speech sound) uttered with the breath and not the voice (e.g. f, k, p, s, t).

sturdy

(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built

subdued

(of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed, (of colour or lighting) soft and restrained

stern

(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline

stentorian

(of a person's voice) loud and powerful

stooped

(of a person) having the head and shoulders habitually bent forwards

temperamental

(of a person) liable to unreasonable changes of mood, relating to a person's temperament

supine

(of a person) lying face upwards., failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence

stateless

(of a person) not recognized as a citizen of any country

syphilis

a chronic bacterial disease that is contracted chiefly by infection during sexual intercourse

steeple

a church tower and spire.

stumbling_block

a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation

st_louis

a city and port in eastern Missouri, on the Mississippi just south of its confluence with the Missouri; population 354,361 (est

ss

Saints, shortstop., social security., steamship

spokane

a city in eastern Washington, situated on the falls of the Spokane River, near the border with Idaho; population 202,319 (est

ssr

Soviet Socialist Republic.

supposal

The action of supposing something, supposition. Formerly often in "on (also �쟵pon) supposal of (also �쟴hat)"

submittal

The action or an act of submitting something or to something., US. Something submitted for consideration or approval

talon

a claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey, the part of a bolt against which the key presses to slide it in a lock.,

tandoor

a clay oven of a type used originally in northern India and Pakistan.

tablecloth

a cloth spread over a table, especially during meals.

squill

a coastal Mediterranean plant of the lily family, with broad leaves, white flowers, and a very large bulb.

subcommittee

a committee composed of some members of a larger committee, board, or other body and reporting to it

supercut

a compilation of a large number of short video clips

sucrose

a compound which is the chief component of cane or beet sugar.

tax

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits

stonk

a concentrated artillery bombardment

stipulation

a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement

symposium

a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject., a drinking party or convivial discussion

teleconference

a conference with participants in different locations linked by telecommunication devices.

taurus

a constellation (the Bull), said to represent a bull that was tamed by Jason. Its many bright stars include Aldebaran

strake

a continuous line of planking or plates from the stem to the stern of a ship or boat.

tanzania

a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean; population 53,500,000 (estimated 2015); official languages

sudan

a country in north

syria

a country in the Middle East with a coastline on the eastern Mediterranean Sea; population 17,100,000 (estimated 2014)

sweden

a country occupying the eastern part of the Scandinavian peninsula; population 9,800,000 (estimated 2015); official language

suriname

a country on the north

staffordshire

a county of central England; county town, Stafford.

suffolk

a county of eastern England, on the coast of East Anglia; county town, Ipswich.

swivel

a coupling between two parts enabling one to revolve without turning the other.

sunblock

a cream or lotion for protecting the skin from the sun and preventing sunburn.

sunscreen

a cream or lotion rubbed on to the skin to protect it from the sun

stolon

a creeping horizontal plant stem or runner that takes root at points along its length to form new plants.

swingletree

a crossbar pivoted in the middle, to which the traces are attached in a horse

subculture

a cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture

teacup

a cup from which tea is drunk.

tally

a current score or amount, a piece of wood scored across with notches for the items of an account and then split into halves

swag

a curtain or piece of fabric fastened so as to hang in a drooping curve., money or goods taken by a thief or burglar, bold self

synchrotron

a cyclotron in which the magnetic field strength increases with the energy of the particles to keep their orbital radius constant

spool

a cylindrical device on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound; a reel

tar

a dark, thick flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, alcohols

splotch

a daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid

stepdaughter

a daughter of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage.

stepsister

a daughter of one's step

tai

a deep red

statement

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing

stylist

a designer of fashionable styles of clothing, a person whose job is to arrange and coordinate food, clothes, etc

spite

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

strudel

a dessert of thin pastry rolled up round a fruit filling and baked

tap

a device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled

stapler

a device for fastening together sheets of paper with a staple or staples.

switch

a device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit

teleprinter

a device for transmitting telegraph messages as they are keyed, and for printing messages received.

strainer

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

sprinkler

a device that sprays water.

spreader

a device used for spreading or scattering a substance over a wide area, a person who spreads or disseminates something

stripper

a device used for stripping something, a striptease performer

teleprompter

a device used to project a speaker's script on to a transparent panel in front of a television camera lens in such a way that

spur

a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.

strop

a device, typically a strip of leather, for sharpening razors.

subdirectory

a directory below another directory in a hierarchy.

sundae

a dish of ice cream with added ingredients such as fruit, nuts, and syrup.

stew

a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan, a state of great anxiety or agitation

subsection

a division of a section

spitz

a dog of a small breed with a pointed muzzle, especially a Pomeranian.

staffordshire_bull_terrier

a dog of a small stocky breed of terrier, with a short, broad head and dropped ears.

talbot

a dog of an extinct light

stupa

a dome

tape_measure

a length of tape or thin flexible metal, marked at graded intervals for measuring.

standard

a level of quality or attainment, something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations,

terrace

a level paved area next to a building; a patio, each of a series of flat areas made on a slope, used for cultivation.

terreplein

a level space where a battery of guns is mounted.

sundress

a light, loose, sleeveless dress, typically having a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps.

stria

a linear mark, slight ridge, or groove on a surface, often one of a number of similar parallel features.

swinger

a lively and fashionable person who goes to a lot of social events

tailback

a long queue of stationary or slow

squeal

a long, high

stripe

a long, narrow band or strip differing in colour or texture from the surface on either side of it

surfboard

a long, narrow shaped board used in surfing.

streamer

a long, narrow strip of material used as a decoration or symbol,

streak

a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings

stringer

a longitudinal structural piece in a framework, especially that of a ship or aircraft.

stitch

a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.

surcoat

a loose robe worn over armour.

surplice

a loose white linen vestment varying from hip

sweatshirt

a loose, warm sweater, typically made of cotton, worn when exercising or as leisurewear.

teamster

a lorry driver., a driver of a team of animals.

sunbed

a lounger used for sunbathing.

swale

a low or hollow place, especially a marshy depression between ridges.

stardust

a magical or charismatic quality or feeling

stag

a male deer, especially a male red deer after its fifth year., a social gathering attended by men only

telamon

a male figure used as a pillar to support an entablature or other structure.

strongman

a man of great physical strength, especially one who performs feats of strength as a form of entertainment

squire

a man of high social standing who owns and lives on an estate in a rural area, especially the chief landowner in such an area

swordsman

a man who fights with a sword (typically with his level of skill specified)

stepfather

a man who is the husband or partner of one's mother after the divorce or separation of one's parents or the death of one's father

suitor

a man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage

sportsman

a man who takes part in a sport, especially as a professional., a person who behaves sportingly.

tarboosh

a man's cap similar to a fez, typically of red felt with a tassel at the top.

tailcoat

a man's formal morning or evening coat, with a long skirt divided at the back into tails and cut away in front.

surtout

a man's greatcoat of a similar style to a frock coat.

spiv

a man, typically a flashy dresser, who makes a living by disreputable dealings.

starfish

a marine echinoderm (invertebrate) with five or more radiating arms. The undersides of the arms bear tube feet for locomotion and

stigma

a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person,

symbol

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process, e.g

taj_mahal

a mausoleum at Agra in northern India built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan (1592��1666) in memory of his favourite wife

terrine

a meat, fish

stethoscope

a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disc

surgeon

a medical practitioner qualified to practise surgery.

stonehenge

a megalithic monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. Completed in several constructional phases from c.2950 BC

tamil

a member of a people inhabiting parts of southern India and Sri Lanka., a Dravidian language spoken by Tamils in southern India

sticker

an adhesive label or notice, generally printed or illustrated, a determined or persistent person

stout

(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build, (of an object) strong and thick, having or showing courage and determination

taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

svelte

(of a person) slender and elegant

spoiled

(of a person, especially a child) harmed in character by being treated too leniently or indulgently,

squalid

(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

stuffy

(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation, (of a person) not receptive to new or unusual ideas; conventional and narrow

stemmed

(of a plant) having a supporting stalk of a specified length or kind, having a long, thin supportive or main section

sprout

(of a plant) put out shoots

superannuated

(of a post or employee) belonging to a superannuation scheme, outdated or obsolete through age or new developments

studied

(of a quality or result) achieved or maintained by careful and deliberate effort

spurred

(of a rider or their boots) having a spiked device on the heels for urging a horse forward

suspended

(of a sentence) imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period

steep

(of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular, (of a price or demand) not reasonable

strident

(of a sound) loud and harsh; grating, presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively forceful way

subliminal

(of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness

styptic

(of a substance) capable of causing bleeding to stop when it is applied to a wound.

synthetic

(of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product,

statuesque

(of a woman) attractively tall, graceful, and dignified, reminiscent of a statue in size, posture, or stillness

synonymous

(of a word or phrase) having the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.

take_off

(of an aircraft or bird) become airborne., depart hastily

tame

(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated, not exciting, adventurous, or controversial,

stand_up

(of an argument, claim, evidence, etc.) remain valid after close scrutiny or analysis

sunny_side_up

(of an egg) fried on one side only

stop

(of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen, cause (an action, process, or event) to come to an end

stillborn

(of an infant) born dead

stridulate

(of an insect, especially a male cricket or grasshopper) make a shrill sound by rubbing the legs, wings

straggle

(of an irregular group of people) move along slowly so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front

straggling

(of an irregular group) moving along slowly so as to remain some distance behind those in front

stable

(of an object or structure) not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed

subsidized

(of an organization or activity) supported financially

superboy

A boy or young man of exceptional talents or abilities, (now) especially one who is, or is likened to, a superhero.

suki

A buyer or seller involved in an arrangement whereby a customer regularly purchases products or services from the same provider

telephone_line

A cable or wire forming part of a telephone system; a telephone connection or service.

statie

A member of a state police force; a state trooper.

suplex

A move in which a wrestler lifts an opponent over his or her shoulder before falling backwards, driving the opponent to the mat.

teleporter

A person who is able to teleport himself or herself, or who can teleport other people or things.

sticktight

A plant of the genus Bidens (family Asteraceae), especially B. frondosa, having dry

supercilium

Chiefly Anatomy. The eyebrow. Now rare., Zoology. A superciliary marking or structure, especially in a bird.

sublevel

Each of a group of energy levels of an atom or other quantized system which coincide under a coarse approximation or when some

temne

a member of a people of Sierra Leone., the Niger�밅ongo language of the Temne, the main language of Sierra Leone

staffer

a member of the staff of an organization, especially of a newspaper

telegram

a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form

spittoon

a metal or earthenware pot typically having a funnel

structuralism

a method of interpretation and analysis of aspects of human cognition, behaviour, culture, and experience

tempera

a method of painting with pigments dispersed in an emulsion miscible with water, typically egg yolk

streaming

a method of transmitting or receiving data (especially video and audio material) over a computer network as a steady

suture

a stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision, an immovable junction between two bones

successor

a person or thing that succeeds another

tempter

a person or thing that tempts.

terminator

a person or thing that terminates something., the dividing line between the light and dark part of a planetary body.

stallholder

a person owning or running a stall at a market.

storekeeper

a person responsible for stored goods., a shopkeeper.

strategist

a person skilled in planning action or policy, especially in war or politics

stroller

a person taking a leisurely walk, a chair on wheels, typically folding, in which a baby or young child can be pushed along

sycophant

a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

sympathizer

a person who agrees with or supports a sentiment, opinion, or ideology

supporter

a person who approves of and encourages a public figure, political party, policy, etc.

spoilsport

a person who behaves in a way that spoils others' pleasure, especially by not joining in an activity

tearaway

a person who behaves in a wild or reckless manner

stoic

a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.

stonemason

a person who cuts, prepares, and builds with stone.

tattler

a person who engages in gossip or who tells tales, a migratory sandpiper with mainly grey plumage, breeding in north

surveyor

a person who examines the condition of land and buildings professionally.

sutler

a person who followed an army and sold provisions to the soldiers.

stalker

a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention, a person who hunts game stealthily

taskmaster

a person who imposes a harsh or onerous workload on someone

stickler

a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behaviour

sufferer

a person who is affected by an illness or ailment

tanner

a person who is employed to tan animal hides.

techie

a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing.

sybarite

a person who is self

steersman

a person who is steering a boat or ship.

student

a person who is studying at a university or other place of higher education

subtenant

a person who leases property from a tenant.

sponger

a person who lives at others' expense., a person who applies decoration to pottery with a sponge.

suburbanite

a person who lives in a suburb

stockman

a person who looks after livestock., a person who looks after a stockroom or warehouse.

spotter

a person who looks for or observes a particular thing as a hobby or job

teaser

a person who makes fun of or provokes others in a playful or unkind way.

spokesman

a person who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual

superintendent

a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity

stagehand

a person who moves scenery or props before or during the performance of a play.

teetotaller

a person who never drinks alcohol.

tenant

a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord

taxpayer

a person who pays taxes

survivalist

a person who practises outdoor survival skills as a sport or hobby

taxidermist

a person who practises taxidermy.

subscriber

a person who receives a publication regularly by paying in advance

stoner

a person who regularly takes drugs, especially cannabis., a person or thing that weighs a specified number of stone

surfer

a person who rides a wave towards the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard, a person who spends time using the Internet

streaker

a person who runs naked in a public place, especially in order to shock or amuse others

talker

a person who speaks or converses, often in a specified way

stowaway

a person who stows away on a passenger vehicle.

supervisor

a person who supervises a person or an activity.

survivor

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

taker

a person who takes a specified thing, a person who takes a bet or accepts an offer or challenge

surety

a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking

teacher

a person who teaches, especially in a school

storyteller

a person who tells stories.

stoker

a person who tends the furnace on a steamship or steam train.

squatter

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land, a large

tactician

a person who uses a carefully planned strategy to achieve a specific end

swindler

a person who uses deception to deprive someone of money or possessions

terrorist

a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims

tagger

a person who writes graffiti using their nickname or identifying mark.

stranger

a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

stager

a person whose job is to style and furnish properties for sale in such a way as to enhance their attractiveness to potential

stenographer

a person whose job is to transcribe speech in shorthand

tailor

a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, trousers, and jackets to fit individual customers.,

spitfire

a person with a fierce temper.

stentor

a person with a powerful voice., a sedentary trumpet

telepath

a person with the ability to use telepathy.

sweetheart

a person with whom someone is having a romantic relationship

stature

a person's natural height

temperament

a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour

temper

a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm

tattletale

a person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others; a telltale.

target

a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack, a small round shield or buckler.

taradiddle

a petty lie

symptom

a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease

steinway

a piano manufactured by the German piano

table

a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working at

spitball

a piece of paper that has been chewed and shaped into a ball for use as a missile.

stupe

a piece of soft cloth or cotton wool dipped in hot water and used to make a poultice.

tapestry

a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving coloured weft threads or by embroidering on canvas

staple

a piece of thin wire with two short right

splat

a piece of thin wood in the centre of a chair back.

task

a piece of work to be done or undertaken

swine

a pig., a contemptible or unpleasant person

sty

a pigsty.

stack

a pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged, a chimney, especially one on a factory

taramasalata

a pinkish paste or dip made from the roe of certain fish, mixed with olive oil and seasoning.

sump

a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, especially one in the floor of a mine or cave.

station

a place on a railway line where trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on or off

teahouse

a place serving tea and other refreshments.

suntrap

a place sheltered from the wind and positioned to receive much sunshine

stronghold

a place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack

tannery

a place where animal hides are tanned; the workshop of a tanner.

strategy

a plan of action designed to achieve a long

stratagem

a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end

square

a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles, an open, typically four

tansy

a plant of the daisy family with yellow flat

staddle

a platform or framework supporting a stack or rick.

stopper

a plug for sealing a hole, especially in the neck of a bottle or other container.

tampon

a plug of soft material inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood.

technicality

a point of law or a small detail of a set of rules, as contrasted with the intent or purpose of the rules

stage

a point, period, or step in a process or development, a raised floor or platform, typically in a theatre, on which actors

supergrass

a police informer who implicates a large number of people

tampa

a port and resort on the west coast of Florida; population 340,882 (est. 2008).

syracuse

a port on the east coast of Sicily; population 124,083 (2008). It became a flourishing centre of Greek culture

tepee

a portable conical tent made of skins, cloth, or canvas on a frame of poles

tent

a portable shelter made of cloth

stalemate

a position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but cannot move except into check

suzerainty

a position of control by a sovereign or state over another state that is internally autonomous

stockpot

a pot in which stock for soup is prepared by long, slow cooking.

teapot

a pot with a handle, spout, and lid, in which tea is brewed and from which it is poured.

tater

a potato

spud

a potato., a small, narrow spade for cutting the roots of plants, especially weeds.

superstorm

a powerful and destructive storm that affects a very large area

stone_age

a prehistoric period when weapons and tools were made of stone or of organic materials such as bone, wood, or horn.

tartarus

a primeval god, offspring of Chaos., a part of the underworld where the wicked suffered punishment for their misdeeds

sponge

a primitive sedentary aquatic invertebrate with a soft porous body that is typically supported by a framework of fibres or

tenet

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy

technicolor

a process of colour cinematography using synchronized monochrome films, each of a different colour, to produce a colour print.

tenon

a projecting piece of wood made for insertion into a mortise in another piece

streetwalker

a prostitute who seeks clients in the street.

tarantism

a psychological illness characterized by an extreme impulse to dance

street

a public road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides, relating to the outlook

sudoku

a puzzle in which players insert the numbers one to nine into a grid consisting of nine squares subdivided into a further nine

subtrahend

a quantity or number to be subtracted from another.

store

a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed, a shop of any size or kind, a sheep, steer, cow

steelhead

a rainbow trout of a large migratory race.

stepping_stone

a raised stone used singly or in a series as a place on which to step when crossing a stream or muddy area.

tarantella

a rapid whirling dance originating in southern Italy.

storax

a rare fragrant gum resin obtained from an East Mediterranean tree, sometimes used in medicine, perfumery, and incense.

tantalite

a rare, dense black mineral consisting of a mixed oxide of iron and tantalum, of which it is the principal source.

sunbeam

a ray of sunlight

sunray

a ray of sunlight

stemma

a recorded genealogy of a family; a family tree.

spline

a rectangular key fitting into grooves in the hub and shaft of a wheel

surmullet

a red mullet that is widely distributed in the tropical Indo

tartuffe

a religious hypocrite, or a hypocritical pretender to excellence of any kind.

taunt

a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone

takeaway

a restaurant or shop selling cooked food to be eaten elsewhere, a key fact, point, or idea to be remembered

stricture

a restriction on a person or activity, a sternly critical or censorious remark or instruction

stockist

a retailer that stocks goods of a particular type for sale

tennessee

a river in the south

tees

a river of north

switchback

a road, path, or railway with alternate sharp ascents and descents, a 180째 bend in a road or path

strut

a rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist compression, a stiff, erect

strickle

a rod used to level off a heaped measure., a whetting tool.

storeroom

a room in which items are stored.

stockroom

a room in which quantities of goods are stored.

studio

a room where an artist, photographer, sculptor, etc. works, a film or television production company, a studio flat

strongroom

a room, typically one in a bank, designed to protect valuable items against fire and theft.

stitching

a row of stitches sewn on to cloth

sutra

a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature, or a set of these on grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.

sulphate

a salt or ester of sulphuric acid, containing the anion SO�꽷꿎겭 or the divalent group �봑SO�괥��.

squeegee

a scraping implement with a rubber

tern

a seabird related to the gulls, typically smaller and more slender, with long pointed wings and a forked tail.

stool

a seat without a back or arms, typically resting on three or four legs or on a single pedestal., a piece of faeces

subclass

a secondary or subordinate class.

storyboard

a sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and dialogue

substation

a set of equipment reducing the high voltage of electrical power transmission to that suitable for supply to consumers.

subroutine

a set of instructions designed to perform a frequently used operation within a program.

suit

a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together

syrinx

a set of pan pipes., the lower larynx or voice organ in birds

suite

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose, a set of instrumental compositions

staircase

a set of stairs and its surrounding walls or structure

stair

a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building

stairway

a set of steps or stairs and its surrounding walls or structure

system

a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex whole

stairwell

a shaft in a building in which a staircase is built

template

a shaped piece of rigid material used as a pattern for processes such as cutting out, shaping, or drilling.

swage

a shaped tool or die for giving a desired form to metal by hammering or pressure., a groove, ridge

stockholder

a shareholder., a holder of supplies for manufacturers.

steamship

a ship that is propelled by a steam engine.

steamer

a ship, boat, or locomotive powered by steam., a type of saucepan in which food can be steamed.

tanker

a ship, road vehicle, or aircraft for carrying liquids, especially mineral oils, in bulk, a member of the crew of a military tank

strip_mall

a shopping mall located on a busy main road.

stepladder

a short folding ladder with flat steps and a small platform.

squiggle

a short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

squeak

a short, high

stevia

a shrub native to tropical and subtropical America, whose leaves may be used as a calorie

sumac

a shrub or small tree with compound leaves, reddish hairy fruits in conical clusters, and bright autumn colours.

sprag

a simple brake on a vehicle, especially a stout stick or bar inserted between the spokes of a wheel to check its motion.

tenor

a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range, an instrument

teardrop

a single tear.

staredown

a situation in which two individuals stare at each other, typically in a hostile or intimidating way

standstill

a situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity at all

statesman

a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure

tenpin

a skittle used in tenpin bowling.

tabard

a sleeveless jerkin consisting only of front and back pieces with a hole for the head

stylet

a slender probe., (in an invertebrate) a small style, especially a piercing mouthpart of an insect.

tendril

a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form

tentacle

a slender, flexible limb or appendage in an animal, especially around the mouth of an invertebrate

tartine

a slice of bread with a sweet or savoury topping

tanager

a small American songbird of the bunting family, the male of which typically has brightly coloured plumage.

tektite

a small black glassy object found in numbers over certain areas of the earth's surface

stoat

a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family which has chestnut fur with white underparts and a black

sundew

a small carnivorous plant of boggy places, with rosettes of leaves that bear sticky glandular hairs for trapping insects

tangerine

a small citrus fruit with a loose skin, especially one of a variety with deep orange

terrier

a small dog of a breed originally used for turning out foxes and other burrowing animals from their earths.

tabor

a small drum, especially one used simultaneously by the player of a simple pipe.

squib

a small firework that burns with a hissing sound before exploding., a short piece of satirical writing., a small, slight

stickleback

a small fish with sharp spines along its back

tab

a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something, used to hold, fasten, or manipulate it

tamarin

a small forest

teal

a small freshwater duck, typically with a greenish band on the wing that is most prominent in flight.

squad

a small group of people having a particular task

stipule

a small leaflike appendage to a leaf, typically borne in pairs at the base of the leaf stalk.

strongbox

a small lockable box, typically made of metal, in which valuables may be kept.

sprat

a small marine fish of the herring family, widely caught for food and fish products.

tarn

a small mountain lake

spokeshave

a small plane with a handle on each side of its blade, used for shaping curved surfaces (originally wheel spokes).

teabag

a small porous sachet containing tea leaves or powdered tea, on to which boiling water is poured in order to make a drink of tea

sporran

a small pouch worn around the waist so as to hang in front of the kilt as part of men's Scottish Highland dress.

stick

a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut off a tree., a long, thin piece of something

stencil

a thin sheet of card, plastic, or metal with a pattern or letters cut out of it

supplement

a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it, the amount by which an angle is less than 180째.

stimulus

a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue

superordinate

a thing that represents a superior order or category within a system of classification, a person of superior rank or status

stabilizer

a thing used to keep something steady or stable., a substance which prevents the breakdown of emulsions

tawse

a thong with a slit end, formerly used in schools for punishing children.

tardis

a time machine., a building or container that is larger inside than it appears to be from outside.

teflon

a tough synthetic resin made by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene, chiefly used to coat non

telford

a town in Shropshire, west central England, to the east of Shrewsbury; population 161,700 (est. 2007). Named after Thomas Telford

swindon

a town in Wiltshire, central England; population 158,400 (est. 2009). An old market town

taint

a trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality

streetcar

a tram.

staysail

a triangular fore

taro

a tropical Asian plant of the arum family which has edible starchy corms and edible fleshy leaves

spout

a tube or lip projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured

syringe

a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream

tassel

a tuft of loosely hanging threads or cords knotted at one end and attached for decoration to soft furnishings, clothing

subway

a tunnel under a road for use by pedestrians., an underground railway

stuka

a type of German military aircraft (the Junkers Ju 87) designed for dive

terracotta

a type of fired clay, typically of a brownish

tannoy

a type of public address system.

teraflop

a unit of computing speed equal to one million million (10쨔짼) floating

terabyte

a unit of information equal to one million million (10쨔짼) or, strictly, 2�닳겙 bytes.

syllable

a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word

standpipe

a vertical pipe extending from a water supply, especially one connecting a temporary tap to the mains.

stave

a vertical wooden post or plank in a building or other structure.

st_bernard

a very large dog of a breed originally kept to rescue travellers by the monks of the Hospice on the Great St Bernard.

tarantula

a very large hairy spider found chiefly in tropical and subtropical America, some kinds of which are able to catch small lizards

supertanker

a very large oil tanker.

superstore

a very large out

sturgeon

a very large primitive fish with bony plates on the body. It occurs in temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere

telethon

a very long television programme, typically one broadcast to raise money for a charity.

superpower

a very powerful and influential nation

superglue

a very strong quick

stork

a very tall long

tare

a vetch, especially the common vetch., (in biblical use) an injurious weed resembling corn when young (Matt. 13:24��30).

storm

a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow., a tumultuous reaction

tempest

a violent windy storm

stradivarius

a violin or other stringed instrument made by Antonio Stradivari or his followers.

terrarium

a vivarium for smaller land animals, especially reptiles, amphibians, or terrestrial invertebrates

submarine

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long periods

technique

a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure

taser

a weapon firing barbs attached by wires to batteries, causing temporary paralysis.

sword

a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

steering_wheel

a wheel that a driver rotates in order to steer a vehicle.

syllabub

a whipped cream dessert, typically flavoured with white wine or sherry.

stereotype

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

spruce

a widespread coniferous tree which has a distinctive conical shape and hanging cones, widely grown for timber, pulp

tailwind

a wind blowing in the direction of travel of a vehicle or aircraft; a wind blowing from behind.

stewardess

a woman employed to look after the passengers on a ship or aircraft.

suffragette

a woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.

stepmother

a woman who is the wife or partner of one's father after the divorce or separation of one's parents or the death of one's mother

spokeswoman

a woman who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual

sportswoman

a woman who takes part in sport, especially professionally.

temptress

a woman who tempts someone to do something, typically a sexually attractive woman who sets out to allure or seduce someone.

superwoman

a woman with exceptional physical or mental ability, especially one who successfully manages a home, brings up children

stole

a woman's long scarf or shawl, especially of fur or similar material, worn loosely over the shoulders.

swimsuit

a woman's one

stiletto

a woman's shoe with a thin, high tapering heel., a short dagger with a tapering blade.

stocking

a women's garment, typically made of translucent nylon or silk

tampion

a wooden stopper for the muzzle of a gun., a plug for the top of an organ pipe.

tartan

a woollen cloth woven in one of several patterns of coloured checks and intersecting lines

synonym

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

term

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study

teredo

a wormlike marine bivalve mollusc with reduced shells which it uses to drill into wood

takedown

a wrestling manoeuvre in which an opponent is swiftly brought to the mat from a standing position., the removal of a website

tales

a writ for summoning substitute jurors when the original jury has become deficient in number.

subpoena

a writ ordering a person to attend a court

statute

a written law passed by a legislative body

tan

a yellowish

tannin

a yellowish or brownish bitter

starlet

a young actress with aspirations to become a star,

swain

a young lover or suitor., a country youth.

spot

a small round or roundish mark, differing in colour or texture from the surface around it, a particular place or point

sugarplum

a small round sweet of flavoured boiled sugar.

swatch

a small sample of fabric intended to demonstrate the look of a larger piece

sting

a small sharp

springer

a small spaniel of a breed originally used to spring game. There are two main breeds, the English springer

teetotum

a small spinning top spun with the fingers

teaspoon

a small spoon used typically for adding sugar to and stirring hot drinks or for eating some foods.

star_anise

a small star

statuette

a small statue or figurine, especially one that is smaller than life

sprig

a small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a plant, a descendant or younger member of a family or social class

streamlet

a small stream.

spyglass

a small telescope.

sprinkling

a small thinly distributed amount of something

sultana

a small, light brown, seedless raisin used in foods such as puddings and cakes, a wife or concubine of a sultan.

stream

a small, narrow river, a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas, a continuous flow of data or instructions

termite

a small, pale soft

tack

a small, sharp broad

splinter

a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece

taboo

a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person

teddy

a soft toy bear., a woman's all

stockinette

a soft, loosely knitted stretch fabric, formerly used for making underwear and now used for cleaning, wrapping, or bandaging.

suppository

a solid medical preparation in a roughly conical or cylindrical shape

stepson

a son of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage.

stepbrother

a son of one's step

splash

a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid, a prominent or sensational news feature or story

stopwatch

a special watch with buttons that start, stop, and then zero the hands, used to time races.

spree

a spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind

sriracha

a spicy sauce made with red chilli and garlic, served especially with Vietnamese and Thai food

tailspin

a spin by an aircraft.

stent

a splint placed temporarily inside a duct, canal, or blood vessel to aid healing or relieve an obstruction.

spokesperson

a spokesman or spokeswoman (used as a neutral alternative)

spork

a spoon

sportsperson

a sportsman or sportswoman (used as a neutral alternative).

sunspot

a spot or patch that appears from time to time on the sun's surface, appearing dark by contrast with its surroundings.

stipe

a stalk or stem, especially the stem of a seaweed or fungus or the stalk of a fern frond.

standish

a stand for holding pens, ink, and other writing equipment.

tantalus

a stand in which spirit decanters may be locked up though still visible.

stall

a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area

supernova

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.

tapioca

a starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from cassava and used in cooking for puddings and other dishes.

tabasco

a state in south

tasmania

a state of Australia consisting of the mountainous island of Tasmania itself and several smaller islands; population 497,529

stupor

a state of near

stripling

a young man

teenybopper

a young teenager, typically a girl, who keenly follows the latest fashions in clothes and pop music.

squab

a young unfledged pigeon., the padded back or side of a vehicle seat.

sustainable

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, able to be upheld or defended

tenable

able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection, (of an office, position, scholarship, etc

strabismus

abnormal alignment of the eyes; the condition of having a squint.

sufferance

absence of objection rather than genuine approval; toleration, the suffering or undergoing of something bad or unpleasant.

spotless

absolutely clean or pure; immaculate

temperance

abstinence from alcoholic drink

submit

accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person, subject to a particular process, treatment

stabling

accommodation for horses.

successful

accomplishing a desired aim or result

systematically

according to a fixed plan or system; methodically

statistically

according to or by means of statistics

technically

according to the facts or exact meaning of something; strictly, with reference to the technique displayed

supposedly

according to what is generally assumed or believed (often used to indicate that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement)

succeed

achieve the desired aim or result, take over a throne, office, or other position from

statist

an advocate of a political system in which the state has substantial centralized control over social and economic affairs

supremacist

an advocate of the supremacy of a particular group, especially one determined by race or sex

squirrel

an agile tree

swifty

an alcoholic drink consumed swiftly., a deceptive trick, a person who acts or thinks quickly

sundowner

an alcoholic drink taken at sunset., a person with dementia who becomes increasingly irritable or difficult as the day progresses

taurine

an amino acid containing sulphur and important in the metabolism of fats.

surplus

an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply

swastika

an ancient symbol in the form of an equal

stove

an apparatus for cooking or heating that operates by burning fuel or using electricity., a hothouse for plants.

sweeting

an apple of a sweet

sudd

an area of floating vegetation in a stretch of the White Nile, thick enough to impede navigation.

territory

an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state, (especially in the US, Canada

swamp

an area of low

stile

an arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall.

subscription

an arrangement to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance

swimming_pool

an artificial pool for swimming in.

surrealist

an artist or writer who is an exponent of the avant

synod

an assembly of the clergy and sometimes also the laity in a diocese or other division of a particular Church

stargazer

an astronomer or astrologer., a horse that turns its head when galloping.

sprinter

an athlete who races over short distances

stadium

an athletic or sports ground with tiers of seats for spectators., an ancient Roman or Greek measure of length, about 185 metres

standpoint

an attitude to a particular issue

temblor

an earthquake.

sweet_potato

an edible tropical tuber with white slightly sweet flesh., the Central American climbing plant which yields sweet potatoes

symphony

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

suspenders

an elastic strap attached to a belt or garter, fastened to the top of a stocking to hold it up.

spreadsheet

an electronic document in which data is arranged in the rows and columns of a grid and can be manipulated and used in

synthesizer

an electronic musical instrument, typically operated by a keyboard

sprite

an elf or fairy., a computer graphic which may be moved on

squid

an elongated, fast

striker

an employee on strike, the player who is to strike the ball in a game; a player considered in terms of ability to strike the ball

steam_engine

an engine that uses the expansion or rapid condensation of steam to generate power.

tattoo

an evening drum or bugle signal recalling soldiers to their quarters

supper

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

surfeit

an excessive amount of something

sward

an expanse of short grass., the upper layer of soil, especially when covered with grass.

technologist

an expert in a particular field of technology

statistician

an expert in the preparation and analysis of statistics.

technocrat

an exponent or advocate of technocracy.

stopcock

an externally operated valve regulating the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe

superstar

an extremely famous and successful performer or sports player

suggestion

an idea or plan put forward for consideration, something that implies or indicates a certain fact or situation

sylph

an imaginary spirit of the air., a mainly dark green and blue hummingbird, the male of which has a long forked tail.

spoon

an implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food.

taste_bud

any of the clusters of bulbous nerve endings on the tongue and in the lining of the mouth which provide the sense of taste

stoma

any of the minute pores in the epidermis of the leaf or stem of a plant

succour

assistance and support in times of hardship and distress

take_shape

assume a distinct form; develop into something definite or tangible

square_up

assume the attitude of a person about to fight

square_off

assume the attitude of a person about to fight, settle a difference.

steeply

at a steep angle; sharply

stephen

(c.1097��1154), grandson of William the Conqueror, king of England 1135��54

terence

(c.190��159 BC), Roman comic playwright; Latin name Publius Terentius Afer

stalked

(chiefly of a plant or animal structure) having a stalk or main stem

sulphurous

(chiefly of vapour) containing or derived from sulphur, marked by anger or profanity

tenement

(especially in Scotland or the US) a room or a set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of flats.

teleport

(especially in science fiction) transport or be transported across space and distance instantly

swoop

(especially of a bird) move rapidly downwards through the air, seize with a swooping motion

subtle

(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe

squeezy

(especially of a container) flexible and able to be squeezed to force out the contents

strapless

(especially of a dress or bra) without shoulder straps.

tepid

(especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm, showing little enthusiasm

suave

(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant

tense

(especially of a muscle) stretched tight or rigid, unable to relax because of nervousness, anxiety, or stimulation

swell

(especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid

strapping

(especially of a young person) big and strong

spry

(especially of an old person) active; lively

sprightly

(especially of an old person) lively; full of energy

stringy

(especially of hair) resembling string in being long and thin

stretchy

(especially of material or a garment) able to stretch or be stretched easily

succinct

(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed

tao

(in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe

stertorous

(of breathing) noisy and laboured

tailored

(of clothes) smart, fitted, and well cut

tabulated

(of data) arranged in tabular form

tabular

(of data) consisting of or presented in columns or tables, broad and flat like the top of a table

tartare

(of fish) served raw, typically seasoned and shaped into small cakes

starchy

(of food or diet) containing a lot of starch, (of clothing) stiff with starch, very stiff, formal

stewed

(of food) cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan, drunk

tasty

(of food) having a pleasant, distinct flavour, very attractive or appealing

stodgy

(of food) heavy, filling, and high in carbohydrates

stale

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry

succulent

(of food) tender, juicy, and tasty, (of a plant

tacky

(of glue, paint, or other substances) not fully dry and retaining a slightly sticky feel

stifling

(of heat, air, or a room) very hot and causing difficulties in breathing; suffocating, making one feel constrained or oppressed

stewing

(of meat or other food) suitable for stewing

symphonic

(of music) relating to or having the form or character of a symphony

stomping

(of popular music) having a fast tempo and a heavy beat

stringent

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

stretch

(of something soft or elastic) be made or be capable of being made longer or wider without tearing or breaking

sultry

(of the air or weather) hot and humid,

take_turns

(of two or more people) do something alternately or in succession

stagnate

(of water or air) cease to flow or move; become stagnant.

stagnating

(of water or air) ceasing to flow or move; becoming stagnant

swash

(of water or an object in water) move with a splashing sound, (of a person) flamboyantly swagger about or wield a sword

squally

(of weather) characterized by squalls

stormy

(of weather) characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow

synchro

, ,

storefront

, a room or set of rooms facing the street on the ground floor of a commercial building, typically used as a shop

studiolo

A private study decorated with paintings and other works of art, popular in Italy from the 14th to the 16th centuries.

supergirl

A young woman (occasionally a girl) having outstanding physical or mental abilities, talents, or achievements.

sterling

British money,

suppressant

a drug or other substance which acts to suppress or restrain something

superhighway

a dual carriageway with controlled access., an extensive electronic network such as the Internet

stickle

Especially of a hill or path: steep, sloping; set at a sharp angle; high.

stratified

Geology and Archaeology. Designating rock, sediment, remains, etc., that show stratification or are deposited in strata. Also

swiftly

at high speed; quickly

suntan

a golden

swan

a large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, webbed feet, a broad bill, and typically all

stockyard

a large yard containing pens and sheds in which livestock is kept and sorted

tayra

a large, agile tree

subito

Quickly, rapidly, immediately. Especially as a musical direction.

sql

Structured Query Language, an international standard for database manipulation.

sustentacular

Supporting, sustaining.

technography

The observation, description, and study of technologies and their application

strongness

The quality or condition of being strong, strength.

swede

a large, round yellow

stratum

a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground

sublease

a lease of a property by a tenant to a subtenant; a sublet.

surrealism

a 20th

swahili

a Bantu language widely used as a lingua franca in East Africa and having official status in several countries

taoism

a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao

stinging_nettle

a Eurasian nettle covered in minute hairs that inject irritants such as histamine and acetylcholine when they are touched.

swami

a Hindu male religious teacher

tantra

a Hindu or Buddhist mystical or magical text, dating from the 7th century or earlier.

teriyaki

a Japanese dish consisting of fish or meat marinated in soy sauce and grilled.

sushi

a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar

tempura

a Japanese dish of fish, shellfish, or vegetables, fried in batter.

sumo

a Japanese form of heavyweight wrestling

tequila

a Mexican alcoholic spirit made from an agave.

taco

a Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned mince, chicken, or beans

tahini

a Middle Eastern paste or spread made from ground sesame seeds.

sultan

a Muslim sovereign., a bird of a breed of white domestic chicken from Turkey.

squaw

a North American Indian woman or wife.

superman

a US cartoon, TV, and film character having great strength, the ability to fly, and other extraordinary powers.

tango

a ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses.

sweatband

a band of absorbent material worn around the head or wrist to soak up sweat, especially by participants in sport.

stockade

a barrier formed from upright wooden posts or stakes, especially as a defence against attack or as a means of confining animals

stoup

a basin for holy water

supposition

a belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an assumption or hypothesis

superhero

a benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers, such as Superman.

tandem

a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other.

sulphide

a binary compound of sulphur with another element or group.

suffragan

a bishop appointed to help a diocesan bishop

strychnine

a bitter and highly poisonous compound obtained from nux vomica and related plants. An alkaloid

tanzanite

a blue or violet gem variety of zoisite, containing vanadium.

steamboat

a boat that is propelled by a steam engine, especially (in the US) a paddle

storybook

a book containing a story or collection of stories intended for children.

stingray

a bottom

stopover

a break in a journey

summary

a brief statement or account of the main points of something

synopsis

a brief summary or general survey of something

swathe

a broad strip or area of something, a row or line of grass, corn, or other crop as it falls or lies when mown or reaped

tableland

a broad, high level region; a plateau.

sportscast

a broadcast of sports news or a sports event.

stockbroker

a broker who buys and sells securities on a stock exchange on behalf of clients.

temple

a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods., a group of buildings in Fleet Street, London

synagogue

a building in which Jews meet for religious worship or instruction.

storehouse

a building used for storing goods.

statistic

a fact or piece of data obtained from a study of a large quantity of numerical data

sweatshop

a factory or workshop, especially in the clothing industry

stocker

a farm animal, typically a young steer or heifer, destined for slaughter but kept until matured or fattened

suspicion

a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true, cautious distrust, a very slight trace

teammate

a fellow member of a team.

succubus

a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men.

strumpet

a female prostitute.

supervillain

a fictional villain with superhuman powers

tarzan

a fictitious character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan

tale

a fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted, a number or total

synecdoche

a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa, as in England lost by six wickets

stopping

a filling for a tooth.

talkie

a film with a soundtrack, as distinct from a silent film

taffeta

a fine lustrous silk or similar synthetic fabric with a crisp texture.

subcontractor

a firm or person that carries out work for a company as part of a larger project.

teleost

a fish of a large group that comprises all ray

star

a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.

stipend

a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or as expenses to a clergyman, teacher, or public official.

taenia

a flat ribbon

tablet

a flat slab of stone, clay, or wood, used especially for an inscription, a small disc or cylinder of a compressed solid substance

tendon

a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.

swivet

a fluster or panic

spondee

a foot consisting of two long (or stressed) syllables.

striptease

a form of entertainment in which a performer gradually undresses to music in a way intended to be sexually exciting

swine_flu

a form of influenza which affects pigs, or a form of human influenza caused by a related virus.

sussex

a former county of southern England. It was divided in 1974 into the counties of East Sussex and West Sussex.

stretcher

a framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas slung between them, used for carrying sick, injured, or dead people.

stabile

a free

terrapin

a freshwater turtle, especially one of the smaller kinds of the Old World., a small edible turtle with lozenge

taliban

a fundamentalist Muslim movement whose militia took control of much of Afghanistan from early 1995

tennis

a game in which two or four players strike a ball with rackets over a net stretched across a court. The usual form

tasting

a gathering at which people sample, compare, and evaluate different wines, or other drinks or food

springbok

a gazelle with a characteristic habit of leaping (pronking) when disturbed, forming large herds on plains in southern Africa.

spook

a ghost., a spy, a black person.

subvention

a grant of money, especially from a government

starling

a gregarious Old World songbird with a straight bill

suricate

a gregarious burrowing meerkat with dark bands on the back and a black

tabby

a grey or brownish cat mottled or streaked with dark stripes., a fabric with a watered pattern, typically silk., a plain weave.

stranglehold

a grip around the neck of another person that can kill by asphyxiation if held for long enough.

sulcus

a groove or furrow, especially one on the surface of the brain.

syndicate

a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest, a committee of syndics.

stanza

a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.

tableau

a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history; a tableau vivant

team

a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport

tarsus

a group of small bones between the main part of the hindlimb and the metatarsus in terrestrial vertebrates

syndrome

a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms

sucker

a gullible or easily deceived person, a thing or person not specified by name

tartar

a hard calcified deposit that forms on the teeth and contributes to their decay.

tallow

a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used (especially formerly) in making candles and soap.

stylus

a hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire

steel

a hard, strong grey or bluish

termagant

a harsh

stridor

a harsh or grating sound

stetson

a hat with a high crown and a very wide brim, traditionally worn by cowboys and ranchers in the US.

subheading

a heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing

tasmanian_devil

a heavily built marsupial with a large head, powerful jaws, and mainly black fur, found only in Tasmania. It is slow

steamroller

a heavy, slow

surname

a hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a forename or given name

tara

a hill in County Meath in the Republic of Ireland

tailgate

a hinged flap at the back of a truck that can be lowered or removed when loading or unloading the vehicle.

steed

a horse being ridden or available for riding.

steeplechase

a horse race run on a racecourse having ditches and hedges as jumps

stablemate

a horse, especially a racehorse, from the same establishment as another.

tea

a hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water

spoof

a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film

spouse

a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.

tangelo

a hybrid of the tangerine and grapefruit.

sportswriter

a journalist who writes about sport.

synapse

a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.

styrofoam

a kind of expanded polystyrene used especially for making food containers

tej

a kind of honey wine or mead, the national drink of Ethiopia.

spumoni

a kind of ice

tatting

a kind of knotted lace made by hand with a small shuttle, used chiefly for trimming

stilton

a kind of strong rich cheese, often with blue veins, originally made at various places in Leicestershire.

switchblade

a knife with a blade that springs out from the handle when a button is pressed; a flick knife.

sweater

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically with long sleeves, put on over the head

tag

a label attached to someone or something for the purpose of identification or to give other information

sunlamp

a lamp emitting ultraviolet rays used as a substitute for sunlight, typically to produce an artificial suntan or in therapy.

spotlight

a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly on to a place or person, especially a performer on stage.

stud

a large

sycamore

a large Eurasian maple with winged fruits, native to central and southern Europe. It is planted as a fast

stockpile

a large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially one held in reserve for use at a time of shortage or other emergency

steppe

a large area of flat unforested grassland in south

swallowtail

a large brightly coloured butterfly with projections suggestive of a swallow's tail on the hindwings., a deeply forked tail

stagecoach

a large closed horse

subcontinent

a large distinguishable part of a continent, such as North America or the part of Asia containing India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

stein

a large earthenware beer mug.

swordfish

a large edible marine fish with a streamlined body and a long flattened swordlike snout

sumatra

a large island of Indonesia, situated to the south

swarm

a large or dense group of flying insects

tank

a large receptacle or storage chamber, especially for liquid or gas.

stateroom

a large room in a palace or public building, for use on formal occasions., a captain's or superior officer&#39

supermarket

a large self

tablespoon

a large spoon for serving food.

tardigrade

a minute animal of the phylum Tardigrada; a water bear.

spore

a minute, typically one

sputum

a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract

stuffing

a mixture used to stuff poultry or meat before cooking, padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys

taekwondo

a modern Korean martial art similar to karate.

stotinka

a monetary unit of Bulgaria, equal to one hundredth of a lev.

suffix

a morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative (e.g.

taxi

a motor vehicle licensed to transport passengers in return for payment of a fare and typically fitted with a taximeter

subcompact

a motor vehicle which is smaller than a compact.

stalagmite

a mound or tapering column rising from the floor of a cave

tajikistan

a mountainous republic in central Asia, north of Afghanistan; population 8,500,000 (estimated 2015); languages, Tajik (official)

switzerland

a mountainous, landlocked country in central Europe; population 8,300,000 (estimated 2015); official languages, French, German

strait

a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water

tape

a narrow strip of material, typically used to hold or fasten something, long, narrow flexible material with magnetic properties

tahitian

a native or inhabitant of Tahiti, or a person of Tahitian descent., the language of Tahiti, a Polynesian language with about 125

tenderfoot

a newcomer or novice, especially a person unaccustomed to hardship

teletext

a news and information service in the form of text and graphics

tabloid

a newspaper having pages half the size of those of the average broadsheet

teat

a nipple of the mammary gland of a female mammal, from which the milk is sucked by the young.

tapir

a nocturnal hoofed mammal with a stout body, sturdy limbs, and a short flexible proboscis

squabble

a noisy quarrel about something trivial

strippergram

a novelty greetings message delivered by a person who accompanies it with a striptease act.

succession

a number of people or things of a similar kind following one after the other, the action or process of inheriting a title, office

sumpter

a pack animal

tabla

a pair of small hand drums used in Indian music

sunroof

a panel in the roof of a car that can be opened for extra ventilation.

tapeworm

a parasitic flatworm, the adult of which lives in the intestines. It has a long ribbon

tailpiece

a part added to the end of a story or piece of writing

storey

a part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level

subset

a part of a larger group of related things

sum

a particular amount of money, the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items

substance

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties

supercomputer

a particularly powerful mainframe computer.

suspense

a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen, the temporary cessation or suspension of something.

static_electricity

a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, which causes sparks or crackling or the attraction of dust or hair

statue_of_liberty

a statue at the entrance to New York harbour, a symbol of welcome to immigrants

spyhole

a peephole, especially one in a door for observing callers before opening.

tambourine

a percussion instrument resembling a shallow drum with metal discs in slots around the edge

tarragon

a perennial plant of the daisy family, with narrow aromatic leaves that are used as a culinary herb.

sugar_cane

a perennial tropical grass with tall stout jointed stems from which sugar is extracted. The fibrous residue can be used as fuel

standing_ovation

a period of prolonged applause during which the crowd or audience rise to their feet

sunbath

a period of sunbathing

stasis

a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium, civil strife.

suffragist

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women.

teenager

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

swagman

a person carrying a swag or bundle of belongings.

stevedore

a person employed at a dock to load and unload ships.

spy

a person employed by a government or other organization to secretly obtain information on an enemy or competitor.

steelworker

a person employed in the manufacture of steel

teller

a person employed to deal with customers' transactions in a bank., a person who tells something

technician

a person employed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in a laboratory

steward

a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.

stuntman

a person employed to take an actor's place in performing dangerous stunts.

taster

a person employed to test food or drink for quality by tasting it, a small quantity or brief experience of something

supremo

a person in overall charge of an organization or activity

spooner

a person kissing and cuddling another person amorously

suppliant

a person making a humble or earnest plea to someone in power or authority.

swimmer

a person or animal that swims

sweeper

a person or device that cleans a floor or road by sweeping, a player stationed behind the other defenders

sponsor

a person or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return

supplier

a person or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service

stationer

a person or shop selling paper, pens, and other writing and office materials

substitute

a person or thing acting or serving in place of another

splitter

a person or thing occupied in or designed for splitting something, a person, especially a taxonomist

standout

a person or thing of exceptional quality or ability

subject

a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with, a branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college

stinker

a person or thing that smells very bad.

spoiler

a person or thing that spoils something

squeaker

a person or thing that squeaks, a competition or election won or likely to be won by a narrow margin

starter

a person or thing that starts in a specified way, an automatic device for starting a machine, especially the engine of a vehicle

tangent

a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point, but if extended does not cross it at that point.

squinch

a straight or arched structure across an interior angle of a square tower to carry a superstructure such as a dome.

stickpin

a straight pin with an ornamental head, worn to keep a tie in place or as a brooch.

sugan

a straw rope.

terrain

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

stunner

a strikingly beautiful or impressive person or thing

strap

a strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something

splint

a strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone when it has been set, a long

springboard

a strong

stench

a strong and very unpleasant smell

straitjacket

a strong garment with long sleeves which can be tied together to confine the arms of a violent prisoner or mental patient.

tang

a strong taste, flavour, or smell, the projection on the blade of a tool such as a knife

stake

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support a plant, form part of a fence

superstructure

a structure built on top of something else.

term_paper

a student's lengthy essay on a subject drawn from the work done during a school or college term.

sprechgesang

a style of dramatic vocalization intermediate between speech and song.

techno

a style of fast, heavy electronic dance music, typically with few or no vocals.

superstring

a subatomic particle in a version of string theory that incorporates supersymmetry.

subgroup

a subdivision of a group.

sub

a submarine, a subscription, a substitute, especially in a sporting team, a subeditor

subplot

a subordinate plot in a play, novel, or similar work.

stooge

a subordinate used by another to do unpleasant routine work, a performer whose act involves being the butt of a comedian&#39

superconductor

a substance capable of becoming superconducting at sufficiently low temperatures.

stimulant

a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body

sweetener

a substance used to sweeten food or drink, especially one other than sugar

surfactant

a substance which tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.

surrogate

a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office

supermodel

a successful fashion model who has reached the status of a celebrity.

stampede

a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals

surge

a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide

squall

a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet, a loud cry

subsidy

a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low

tax_credit

a sum that can be offset against a tax liability.

summa

a summary of a subject

swashbuckler

a swashbuckling person

sugar

a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet

taffy

a sweet similar to toffee, made from brown sugar or treacle, boiled with butter and pulled until glossy., insincere flattery

strawberry

a sweet soft red fruit with a seed

sweetie

a sweet., used as a term of endearment.

struma

a swelling of the thyroid gland; a goitre.

swimmers

a swimming costume

television

a system for converting visual images (with sound) into electrical signals, transmitting them by radio or other means

telegraph

a system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire

telephone

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, by converting acoustic vibrations to electrical signals

spiritualism

a system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead, especially through mediums

synchromesh

a system of gear changing, especially in motor vehicles

talipot

a tall Indian palm with very large fan

sunflower

a tall North American plant of the daisy family, with very large golden

tankard

a tall beer mug, typically made of silver or pewter, with a handle and sometimes a hinged lid.

tallboy

a tall chest of drawers, typically one mounted on legs and in two sections, one standing on the other.

stalactite

a tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water.

tarp

a tarpaulin sheet or cover.

tariff

a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports

taxicab

a taxi.

subspecies

a taxonomic category that ranks below species, usually a fairly permanent geographically isolated race

tech

a technical college., technology.

telecast

a television broadcast.

temp

a temporary employee, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency.

stopgap

a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need

tenner

a ten

stayer

a tenacious person or thing, especially a horse able to hold out to the end of a race.

syrup

a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often used for preserving fruit., a wig

suctorial

adapted for sucking (as, for example, the mouthparts of some insects)

subjoin

add (comments or supplementary information) at the end of a speech or text.

superadd

add (something) to what has already been added

stoke

add coal or other solid fuel to (a fire, furnace, boiler, etc.)

stand_by

be present while something bad is happening but fail to take any action to stop it, support or remain loyal to (someone)

superintend

be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization); oversee

sulk

be silent, morose, and bad

swither

be uncertain as to which course of action to choose

swelter

be uncomfortably hot

support

bear all or part of the weight of; hold up, give assistance to, especially financially, suggest the truth of; corroborate,

sport

an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for

surcharge

an additional charge or payment, a mark printed on a postage stamp changing its value.

subsequently

after a particular thing has happened; afterwards

syne

ago.

surrounding

all round a particular place or thing

staff

all the people employed by a particular organization

surtax

an additional tax on something already taxed, especially a higher rate of tax on incomes above a certain level

supertax

an additional tax on something already taxed; a surtax.

succotash

an American dish of maize and lima beans boiled together.

tabbouleh

an Arab salad of cracked wheat mixed with finely chopped ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, and parsley.

stromboli

an Italian

tamarisk

an Old World shrub or small tree with tiny scale

spleen

an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most vertebrates and forming part of the immune

swelling

an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid

swab

an absorbent pad or piece of material used in surgery and medicine for cleaning wounds, applying medication, or taking specimens.

story

an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment

takeover

an act of assuming control of something, especially the buying out of one company by another

stroke

an act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow, a mark made by drawing a pen, pencil

splurge

an act of spending money freely or extravagantly

stabbing

an act or instance of wounding or killing someone with a knife

step

an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running, a flat surface, especially one in a series

tactic

an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

tendency

an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behaviour

table_tennis

an indoor game based on tennis, played with small bats and a ball bounced on a table divided by a net.

stickball

an informal game played with a stick and a ball, derived from the rules of baseball or lacrosse.

streetball

an informal type of basketball played outside, especially in urban areas.

tavern

an inn or public house.

stinger

an insect or animal that stings, such as a bee or jellyfish

taxman

an inspector or collector of taxes.

switchboard

an installation for the manual control of telephone connections in an office, hotel, or other large building.

syllogism

an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises)

stoppage

an instance of movement, activity, or supply stopping or being stopped, a blockage in a narrow passage

stroboscope

an instrument for studying periodic motion or determining speeds of rotation by shining a bright light at intervals so that a

sundial

an instrument showing the time by the shadow of a pointer cast by the sun on to a plate marked with the hours of the day.

telex

an international system of telegraphy with printed messages transmitted and received by teleprinters using the public

sri_lanka

an island country off the south

taiwan

an island country off the south

tahiti

an island in the central South Pacific, one of the Society Islands, forming part of French Polynesia; population 178,173 (2007)

sweetmeat

an item of confectionery or sweet food

stirrer

an object or mechanical device used for stirring something.

talisman

an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck

starch

an odourless, tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes

subaltern

an officer in the British army below the rank of captain, especially a second lieutenant.

tart

an open pastry case containing a sweet or savoury filling

strip_mine

an opencast mine.

squadron

an operational unit in an air force consisting of two or more flights of aircraft and the personnel required to fly them.

telephonist

an operator of a switchboard.

telescope

an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses

summons

an order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing such an order

strikeout

an out called when a batter has made three strikes.

suburb

an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one

stan

an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity

stallion

an uncastrated adult male horse.

tantrum

an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

subtext

an underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation

substratum

an underlying layer or substance, in particular a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground

substructure

an underlying or supporting structure

substrate

an underlying substance or layer.

starveling

an undernourished or emaciated person or animal

surprise

an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc., denoting a complex method of change

superfluity

an unnecessarily or excessively large amount or number of something

suckling

an unweaned child or animal

stanchion

an upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier.

strife

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

steroid

any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms

starwort

any of a number of plants with starlike flowers or leaves.

tempting

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise

suspenseful

arousing excited expectation or uncertainty about what may happen

tabulate

arrange (data) in tabular form

systematize

arrange according to an organized system; make systematic

subscribe

arrange to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance, express or feel agreement with

stellate

arranged in a radiating pattern like that of a star

spontaneously

as a result of a sudden impulse and without premeditation

spoonful

as much as can be contained in a spoon

superficially

as to the outward appearance only; on the surface, not thoroughly or deeply, at or on the surface or skin

supplicate

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly

strafe

attack repeatedly with bombs or machine

tear_into

attack verbally, make an energetic or enthusiastic start on

syncretize

attempt to amalgamate or reconcile (differing things, especially religious beliefs, cultural elements, or schools of thought)

striking

attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent, (of an employee) on strike

temporize

avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time

splenetic

bad

sullen

bad

surly

bad

subjective

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

symbolize

be a symbol of

surround

be all round (someone or something)

stand_for

be an abbreviation of or symbol for, refuse to endure or tolerate, support (a cause or principle)

take_care

be cautious; keep oneself safe, make sure of doing something

suffice

be enough or adequate

stick_out

be extremely noticeable

teem

be full of or swarming with

step_in

become involved in a difficult situation, especially in order to help

subside

become less intense, violent, or severe, (of water) go down to a lower or the normal level

steepen

become or cause to become steeper

take_on

become very upset, especially needlessly

tapering

becoming thinner or narrower towards one end

tee_off

begin a round or hole of golf by playing the ball from a tee

start

begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space; come into being, cause to happen or begin

take_to

begin or fall into the habit of, form a liking for, go to (a place) to escape danger or an enemy

take_up_with

begin to associate with (someone), especially in a way disapproved of by the speaker

suck_up

behave obsequiously, especially for one's own advantage

stealthy

behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard

sycophantic

behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage

supercilious

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

stupidity

behaviour that shows a lack of good sense or judgement

suspected

believed to exist or to be true, without certain proof

substandard

below the usual or required standard,

stoop

bend one's head or body forwards and downwards, lower one's moral standards so far as to do something reprehensible,

supple

bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

split

break or cause to break forcibly into parts, especially into halves or along the grain,

suspire

breathe

suborn

bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury

sunny

bright with sunlight

stamp

bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or on something on the ground, impress a pattern or mark on (a surface, object

terminate

bring to an end, (of a thing) have its end at (a specified place) or of (a specified form)

subjugate

bring under domination or control, especially by conquest

stocky

broad and sturdily built

surgically

by means of a medical operation involving incision or manipulation, with great precision

stolid

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation

tegucigalpa

capital of Honduras; population 967,200 (est. 2008).

subtitle

captions displayed at the bottom of a cinema or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative

squirt

cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in a thin, fast stream or jet, transmit

submerge

cause (something) to be under water

standardize

cause (something) to conform to a standard

swallow

cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat, take in and cause to disappear; engulf

terrify

cause to feel extreme fear

startle

cause to feel sudden shock or alarm

stultify

cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine, cause

synchronize

cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate

suffocating

causing difficulty in breathing

stirring

causing excitement or strong emotion; rousing, moving briskly; active

terrifying

causing extreme fear

stressful

causing mental or emotional stress

surprising

causing surprise; unexpected

stealth

cautious and surreptitious action or movement,

switch_off

cease to pay attention

storied

celebrated in or associated with stories or legends

swerve

change or cause to change direction abruptly

swampy

characteristic of or resembling a swamp

summery

characteristic of or suitable for summer

straitened

characterized by poverty, restricted in range or scope

tempestuous

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion, very stormy

splashy

characterized by water splashing about, attracting a great deal of attention; ostentatiously impressive

subedit

check and correct (the text of a newspaper or magazine before printing), typically also writing headlines and captions

teetotal

choosing or characterized by abstinence from alcohol

sweep

clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter, move swiftly and smoothly, search (an area) for something

stated

clearly expressed or identified; specified

surveillance

close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal

sportswear

clothes worn for sport or for casual outdoor use.

swimwear

clothing worn for swimming.

take_effect

come into force; start to apply

subsequent

coming after something in time; following

succeeding

coming after something in time; subsequent

tell

communicate information to someone in spoken or written words, decide or determine correctly or with certainty,

telecommunication

communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting

sure

completely confident that one is right, certain to receive, get, or do something, true beyond any doubt

starkers

completely naked, mad; crazy

supplementary

completing or enhancing something

ternary

composed of three parts.

stow_away

conceal oneself on a ship, aircraft, or other passenger vehicle in order to travel secretly or without paying the fare

sporting

connected with or interested in sport, fair and generous in one's behaviour or treatment of others, especially in a contest

sylvan

consisting of or associated with woods; wooded

tendinous

consisting of or resembling tendons

tenth

constituting number ten in a sequence; 10th, each of ten equal parts into which something is or may be divided

sugary

containing much sugar, excessively sentimental

stick_to

continue or confine oneself to doing or using (a particular thing), adhere to (a commitment, belief, or rule)

survive

continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship

sustained

continuing for an extended period or without interruption

spunk

courage and determination, semen., a sexually attractive person.

spunky

courageous and determined, sexually attractive

sprinkle

cover (an object or surface) with small drops or particles of a substance, rain very lightly

stony

covered with or full of small pieces of rock, not having or showing feeling or sympathy

tableware

crockery, cutlery, and glassware used for serving and eating meals at a table.

squat

crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs

squash

crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape, suppress or subdue (a feeling or action)

tearful

crying or inclined to cry

terete

cylindrical or slightly tapering, and without substantial furrows or ridges.

sully

damage the purity or integrity of

swarthy

dark

tenebrous

dark; shadowy or obscure

subterfuge

deceit used in order to achieve one's goal

studded

decorated or augmented with studs

staggering

deeply shocking; astonishing

suicidal

deeply unhappy or depressed and likely to commit suicide

stonewall

delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive

tardy

delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late

stipulate

demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement

stipulated

demanded or specified, typically as part of an agreement

strict

demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed, (of a person) following rules or beliefs exactly

suzuki

denoting a method of teaching the violin, typically to very young children in large groups, developed by Shin'ichi Suzuki

teenage

denoting a person between 13 and 19 years old

starring

denoting a principal role or performer in a film, play, or other show

superluminal

denoting or having a speed greater than that of light.

tandoori

denoting or relating to a style of Indian cooking based on the use of a tandoor

supermax

denoting or relating to an extremely high

stylize

depict or treat in a mannered and non

stand_in

deputize, sail closer to the shore.

stigmatize

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval, mark with stigmata

streamline

design or provide with a form that presents very little resistance to a flow of air or water

submersible

designed to operate while submerged.

stubbornness

dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something

suffocate

die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathe

spoil

diminish or destroy the value or quality of, harm the character of (someone

taper

diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end

sunshine

direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area

squarely

directly, without deviating to one side

syncopate

displace the beats or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa, shorten

swank

display one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is intended to impress others

subdivide

divide (something that has already been divided or that is a separate unit)

systematic

done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical

suck

draw into the mouth by contracting the muscles of the lips and mouth to make a partial vacuum, involve

straw

dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or as material for thatching, packing, or weaving

swig

drink in large draughts

strand

drive or leave (a boat, sailor, or sea creature) aground on a shore

subfusc

dull; gloomy

stirrup

each of a pair of devices attached to each side of a horse's saddle

spoke

each of the bars or wire rods connecting the centre of a wheel to its outer edge.

squashy

easily crushed or squeezed into a different shape; having a soft consistency

squeamish

easily made to feel sick or disgusted

surpass

exceed; be greater than

stilt

either of a pair of upright poles with supports for the feet enabling the user to walk at a distance above the ground., a long

spit

eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth, sometimes as a gesture of contempt or anger, light rain falls

sweaty

exuding, soaked in, or inducing sweat

stack_up

form or cause to form a large quantity; build up, measure up; compare

tabes

emaciation.

subcontract

employ a firm or person outside one's company to do (work) as part of a larger project

stimulation

encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active

stimulating

encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm

stoical

enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining

swashbuckle

engage in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance

talking

engaging in speech.

sufficient

enough; adequate

tempt

entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise

tantamount

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as

ten

equivalent to the product of five and two; one more than nine; 10

temerity

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

superstition

excessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural

stagy

excessively theatrical; exaggerated

stoked

excited or euphoric

superficial

existing or occurring at or on the surface, appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely, not thorough, deep

synchronous

existing or occurring at the same time

subaqueous

existing, formed, or taking place under water

subterranean

existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface

suffer

experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant), tolerate

stressed

experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension, (of a syllable) pronounced with stress

take_advantage_of

exploit for one's own benefit, make good use of the opportunities offered by

tendentious

expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one

straight

extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend, properly positioned so as to be level, upright

sweeping

extending or performed in a long, continuous curve, wide in range or effect

statewide

extending throughout a particular state in the US

terror

extreme fear, a person, especially a child, that causes trouble or annoyance.

terrible

extremely bad or serious, causing or likely to cause terror; sinister

steamed

extremely drunk, angry; upset, (of food) cooked by steaming

stupendous

extremely impressive

stunning

extremely impressive or attractive

suiting

fabric of a suitable quality for making suits, trousers, jackets, and skirts

take_for_granted

fail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarity

succumb

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force

swoon

faint, especially from extreme emotion, be overcome with admiration, adoration, or other strong emotion

sportsmanship

fair and generous behaviour or treatment of others, especially in a sporting contest

stylish

fashionably elegant and sophisticated

suckle

feed (a baby or young animal) from the breast or teat

sympathize

feel or express sympathy, agree with a sentiment, opinion, or ideology

startled

feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm

surprised

feeling or showing surprise

suffocated

feeling trapped and oppressed

sympathetic

feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy, (of a person) attracting the liking of others

team_spirit

feelings of camaraderie among the members of a group, enabling them to cooperate and work well together

sympathy

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune, understanding between people; common feeling

stucco

fine plaster used for coating wall surfaces or moulding into architectural decorations

steady

firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving, regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency

squeeze

firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers

supercharge

fit or design (an internal combustion engine) with a supercharger

spivvy

flashily dressed and seeming disreputable or untrustworthy

stratify

form or arrange into strata

squashed

flat, soft, or out of shape as a result of being crushed or squeezed with force

successive

following one another or following others

talkative

fond of or given to talking

sporty

fond of or good at sport

sybaritic

fond of sensuous luxury or pleasure; self

sustenance

food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment

takeout

food that is cooked and sold by a restaurant or store to be eaten elsewhere; takeaway., a bid

stodge

food that is heavy, filling, and high in carbohydrates

temporarily

for a limited period of time; not permanently

such_as

for example, of a kind that; like, those who

strain

force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort, pour

suppress

forcibly put an end to

stinking

foul

suds

froth made from soap and water

spume

froth or foam, especially that found on waves

stand

have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet, (of an object, building

syrupy

having the consistency or sweetness of syrup

starry

full of or lit by stars, relating to stars in the world of entertainment

teeming

full of people or things; crowded

teary

full of tears; tearful

tear_gas

gas that causes severe irritation to the eyes, chiefly used in riot control to force crowds to disperse

supposed

generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not necessarily so

tenderness

gentleness and kindness; kindliness, sensitivity to pain; soreness, the quality of being easy to cut or chew; succulence

strictly

in a way that involves rigid enforcement or that demands obedience

summarize

give a brief statement of the main points of (something)

sum_up

give a brief summary

steaming

giving off steam, extremely drunk, very angry.

streaky

having streaks of different colours or textures, variable in quality; not predictable or reliable, lucky

splosh

make a soft splashing sound as one moves

sunglasses

glasses tinted to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare.

stemware

goblets and stemmed glasses regarded collectively.

tattle

gossip idly

suffuse

gradually spread through or over

taupe

grey with a tinge of brown

sunken

having sunk or been submerged in water, at a lower level than the surrounding area

teethe

grow or cut milk teeth

straggly

growing or spreading in an irregular, untidy way

steer

guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder

spurt

gush out in a sudden and forceful stream, move with a sudden burst of speed

swift

happening quickly or promptly

teak

hard durable timber used in shipbuilding and for making furniture.

stone

hard solid non

stink

have a strong unpleasant smell, be very unpleasant, contemptible, or scandalous

suspect

have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof

swear_by

have or express great confidence in the use, value, or effectiveness of

substantive

having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable, having a separate and independent existence.,

talented

having a natural aptitude or skill for something

strutting

having a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

stinging

having a sting; capable of wounding or piercing with a sting

telling

having a striking or revealing effect; significant

stinky

having a strong or unpleasant smell

tangy

having a strong, piquant flavour or smell

tailed

having a tail of a specified kind

swaggering

having a very confident and arrogant or self

surfaced

having an outside part or upper layer, especially of a specified kind

stunted

having been prevented from growing or developing properly

talentless

having no natural aptitude or skill

stepped

having or formed into a step or series of steps, carried out or occurring in stages or with pauses rather than continuously

squeaky

having or making a high

supervisory

having or relating to the role of observing and directing an activity or a person

superstitious

having or showing a belief in superstitions

suspicious

having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something

stupid

having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense

tactless

having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

stubborn

having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something

superhuman

having or showing exceptional ability or powers

tactful

having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

supranational

having power or influence that transcends national boundaries or governments

superheat

heat (a liquid) under pressure above its boiling point without vaporization.

sunstroke

heatstroke brought about by excessive exposure to the sun.

tarpaulin

heavy

subserve

help to further or promote

steak

high

superior

higher in rank, status, or quality, having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself; conceited, (of a letter, figure

supreme

highest in rank or authority, very great or the greatest

subjectively

in a way that is based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

subconsciously

in a way that is influenced by the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware

spousal

relating to marriage or to a husband or wife

strike

hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement, (of a disaster, disease

swat

hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object

swipe

hit or try to hit with a swinging blow, steal, pass

suitably

in a way that is right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

straightforwardly

in a way that is uncomplicated and easy to do or understand

tacitly

in a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated

tactically

in a way that relates to actions carefully planned to gain a specific end

spiritually

in a way that relates to or affects the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things

sunlit

illuminated by direct light from the sun

successively

immediately one after another

teach

impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something, cause

stately

impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner

succinctly

in a brief and clearly expressed manner

stealthily

in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard

stylishly

in a fashionably elegant manner

sweetly

in a generally pleasing or endearing way, with a pleasantly sweet smell or taste

splendidly

in a magnificent or very impressive manner

stiffly

in a manner that is not relaxed or friendly, in a severe or strong manner

subtly

in a manner that is so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe, in a clever and indirect way

stubbornly

in a manner that shows dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something

steadily

in a regular and even manner, in a controlled or unwavering manner

steadfastly

in a resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering manner

sternly

in a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority or exercising discipline

summarily

in a summary manner; without the customary formalities

staunchly

in a very loyal and committed manner

successfully

in a way that accomplishes a desired aim or result

strikingly

in a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent

surprisingly

in a way that causes surprise; unexpectedly, used to express surprise at an event or situation

symbiotic

involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association

supersonic

involving or denoting a speed greater than that of sound

tatters

irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material

splice

join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands at the ends

surveil

keep (a person or place) under surveillance

take_care_of

keep (someone or something) safe and provided for, deal with

steadying

keeping someone or something steady or stable

surreptitious

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

sputter

make a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds, deposit

stun

knock unconscious or into a dazed or semi

tenuity

lack of solidity or substance; thinness

tasteless

lacking flavour, considered to be lacking in aesthetic judgement or to constitute inappropriate behaviour

static

lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in an undesirable or uninteresting way

terra

land or territory., (in science fiction) the planet earth.

tectonics

large

step_out

leave a room or building for a short time, go out with, walk with long or vigorous steps

tarnish

lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

supersized

larger than average or standard sizes; extremely large

temporary

lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent

take

lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold, remove (someone or something) from a particular place

sublet

lease (a property) to a subtenant

suede

leather with the flesh side rubbed to make a velvety nap

subsidiary

less important than but related or supplementary to something

stet

let it stand (used as an instruction on a printed proof to indicate that a marked alteration should be ignored).

taxable

liable to be taxed; subject to tax

sunlight

light from the sun

spongy

like a sponge, especially in being porous, compressible, or absorbent

tarry

like or covered with tar

susceptible

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing, capable or admitting of

spray

liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops

starlit

lit or made brighter by stars

streaking

long, thin lines of a different colour from their surroundings, especially on dyed hair

squint

look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong

survey

look closely at or examine (someone or something), examine and record the area and features of

stare

look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open

sweatpants

loose, warm trousers with an elasticated or drawstring waist, worn when exercising or as leisurewear.

subordinate

lower in rank or position

stalwart

loyal, reliable, and hard

symmetrical

made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; showing symmetry

symmetric

made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; symmetrical

splendorous

magnificent and impressive in appearance

splendour

magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur

splendid

magnificent; very impressive

subsist

maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level, remain in force or effect

sweetcorn

maize of a variety with kernels that have a high sugar content

tat

make (a decorative mat or edging) by tying knots in thread and using a small shuttle to form lace

taw

make (hide) into leather without the use of tannin, especially by soaking it in a solution of alum and salt

tenderize

make (meat) more tender by beating or slow cooking

stifle

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate, restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)

stupefy

make (someone) unable to think or feel properly

supply

make (something needed or wanted) available to someone; provide, take over (a vacant place or role)

synthesize

make (something) by synthesis, especially chemically, produce (sound) electronically

sterilize

make (something) free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, deprive

splutter

make a series of short explosive spitting or choking sounds

stain

mark or discolour with something that is not easily removed, colour

spotted

marked or decorated with spots

stained

marked or discoloured with something that is not easily removed,

striped

marked with or having stripes

sulcate

marked with parallel grooves

spotty

marked with spots

striate

marked with striae

string

material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length

tarmac

material used for surfacing roads or other outdoor areas, consisting of broken stone mixed with tar

stuff

matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or indeterminate kind that are being referred to, indicated, or implied

stingy

mean; ungenerous

step_back

mentally withdraw from a situation in order to consider it objectively

spring

move or jump suddenly or rapidly upwards or forwards, originate or arise from, cushion or fit

stand_off

move or keep away, sail further away from the shore

sweat

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever

sulky

morose, bad

stir

move a spoon or other implement round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly

stray

move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place

swirl

move in a twisting or spiralling pattern

teeter

move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth

swing

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

sway

move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side, control or influence

talent

natural aptitude or skill, a former weight and unit of currency, used especially by the ancient Romans and Greeks

sterile

not able to produce children or young, free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; totally clean

spurious

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

tentative

not certain or fixed; provisional

stiff

not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid, severe or strong, full of

stay_up

not go to bed

subnormal

not meeting standards or reaching a level regarded as usual, especially with respect to intelligence or development.

still

not moving or making a sound

stationary

not moving or not intended to be moved

sunbathing

the activity of sitting or lying in the sun, especially to tan the skin

spiritual

relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things

storytelling

the activity of telling or writing stories

swordplay

the activity or skill of fencing with swords or foils.

tangential

relating to or along a tangent, diverging from a previous course or line; erratic

syllabic

relating to or based on syllables

sudorific

relating to or causing sweating.

tailoring

the activity or trade of a tailor

syrian

relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people.

tanzanian

relating to or characteristic of Tanzania or its people

subtropical

relating to or characteristic of the regions adjacent to or bordering on the tropics

tactical

relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end, showing adroit planning

supplementation

the addition of an extra element or amount to something

subclinical

relating to or denoting a disease which is not severe enough to present definite or readily observable symptoms.

subjunctive

relating to or denoting a mood of verbs expressing what is imagined or wished or possible.

stereoscopic

relating to or denoting a process by which two photographs of the same object taken at slightly different angles are viewed

temperate

relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures, showing moderation or self

subclavian

relating to or denoting an artery or vein which serves the neck and arm on the left or right side of the body.

sweated

relating to or denoting manual workers employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions

subsonic

relating to or flying at a speed or speeds less than that of sound

structural

relating to or forming part of the structure of a building or other item

tantric

relating to or involving the doctrines or principles of the Hindu or Buddhist tantras, in particular the use of mantras

telescopic

relating to or made with a telescope, having or consisting of concentric tubular sections designed to slide into one another

squirrelly

relating to or resembling a squirrel, restless, nervous, or unpredictable

televisual

relating to or suitable for television

surgical

relating to or used in surgery, done with great precision

technological

relating to or using technology

teen

relating to teenagers

tensile

relating to tension, capable of being drawn out or stretched

stygian

relating to the River Styx in Greek mythology.

strategic

relating to the identification of long

territorial

relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea, relating to a particular territory, district, or locality

systolic

relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.

sufficiency

the condition or quality of being adequate or sufficient

stuart

relating to the royal family ruling Scotland 1371��1714 and Britain 1603��1649 and 1660��1714.

supernal

relating to the sky or the heavens; celestial.

tectonic

relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large

tarsal

relating to the tarsus

statistical

relating to the use of statistics

splanchnic

relating to the viscera or internal organs, especially those of the abdomen.

subconscious

of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings

temporal

relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular, relating to time

sycophancy

obsequious behaviour towards someone important in order to gain advantage

supervise

observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity)

stargaze

observe the stars, observe celebrities

sporadically

occasionally or at irregular intervals

take_place

occur

supervene

occur as an interruption or change to an existing situation

sporadic

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

sudden

occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning

subhuman

of a lower order of being than humans.

tawny

of an orange

substantial

of considerable importance, size, or worth, concerning the essentials of something, real and tangible rather than imaginary

tall

of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width

terrific

of great size, amount, or intensity, causing terror

syntactic

of or according to syntax

telegraphic

of or by a telegraph or telegram, (especially of speech) omitting inessential words; concise

suburban

of or characteristic of a suburb

stylistic

of or concerning style, especially literary style

tactile

of or connected with the sense of touch

synoptic

of or forming a general summary or synopsis, relating to the Synoptic Gospels.

tellurian

of or inhabiting the earth.

syndetic

of or using conjunctions

telluric

of the earth as a planet.

superlative

of the highest quality or degree, (of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g

such

of the type previously mentioned, of the type about to be mentioned, to so high a degree; so great

stannic

of tin with a valency of four; of tin(IV).

sundry

of various kinds; several

sublime

of very great excellence or beauty, (of a person's attitude or behaviour) extreme or unparalleled

stateside

of, in, or towards the US

step_forward

offer one's help or services

tattered

old and torn; in poor condition

terrestrial

on or relating to the earth, of or on dry land

status

relative social or professional position; standing, the situation at a particular time during a process

stay_behind

remain in a classroom or school at the end of teaching, especially to receive punishment

styx

one of the nine rivers in the underworld, over which Charon ferried the souls of the dead.

spread

open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length, extend over a large or increasing area, apply

suggestible

open to suggestion; easily swayed

summon

order (someone) to be present, make an effort to produce (a particular quality or reaction) from within oneself

surmount

overcome (a difficulty or obstacle), stand or be placed on top of

subdue

overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)

stick_around

remain in or near a place

tamp

pack (a blast hole) full of clay or sand to concentrate the force of the explosion

stow

pack or store (an object) carefully and neatly in a particular place

stay

remain in the same place, remain in a specified state or position, (of a person) live somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest

stick_together

remain united or mutually loyal

tagliatelle

pasta in narrow ribbons.

tangible

perceptible by touch

spontaneous

performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus

stick_with

persevere or continue with, continue to support or be loyal to (someone), typically during difficult times

stagflation

persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand in a country's economy.

suasion

persuasion as opposed to force or compulsion

stat

photostat., statistic., thermostat.

taxing

physically or mentally demanding

surviving

remaining alive, especially after the death of another or others

superpose

place (something) on or above something else, especially so that they coincide

superimpose

place or lay (one thing) over another, typically so that both are still evident

superimposed

placed or laid over something else, typically so that both things are still evident

strum

play (a guitar or similar instrument) by sweeping the thumb or a plectrum up or down across the strings

sportive

playful; light

tarot

playing cards, traditionally a pack of 78 with five suits, used for fortune

symphonious

pleasant

synaptic

relating to a synapse or synapses between nerve cells

systemic

relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part

standing

position, status, or reputation, the length of time that something has lasted or that someone has fulfilled a role; duration

tenancy

possession of land or property as a tenant

stereotypical

relating to a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

subservient

prepared to obey others unquestioningly

supernumerary

present in excess of the normal or requisite number.

staged

presented or performed on a stage

stress

pressure or tension exerted on a material object

strangulate

prevent circulation of the blood supply through (a part of the body, especially a hernia) by constriction, strangle; throttle

stunt

prevent from growing or developing properly

stymie

prevent or hinder the progress of

take_it_easy

proceed in a calm and relaxed manner., make little effort; rest.

steamy

producing, filled with, or clouded with steam, depicting or involving passionate sexual activity

stand_out

project from a surface, persist in opposition or support of something

swear_off

promise to abstain from

terpsichorean

relating to dancing

swim

propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail

substantiate

provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

supplemental

provided in addition to what is already present or available to complete or enhance it

stocked

provided or filled with goods, items, or a supply of something

supportive

providing encouragement or emotional help

sustaining

providing physical or mental strength or support

tear

pull (something) apart or to pieces with force, move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner

symbolically

purely in terms of what is being represented or implied, as or by means of a symbol or symbolism

suggest

put forward for consideration, cause one to think that (something) exists or is the case

suddenly

quickly and unexpectedly

stilly

quietly and with little movement

stimulate

raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system)

standby

readiness for duty or immediate deployment, the state of waiting to secure an unreserved place for a journey or performance

submissive

ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

suss

realize or grasp (something)

stipendiary

receiving a stipend; working for payment rather than voluntarily

temerarious

reckless; rash

televise

record for or transmit by television

sunburn

reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases

stop_up

refrain from going to bed; stay up

superannuation

regular payment made into a fund by an employee towards a future pension

tend

regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic

spurn

reject with disdain or contempt

sumerian

relating to Sumer, its ancient language, or the element it contributed to Babylonian civilization.

swedish

relating to Sweden, its people, or their language.

swiss

relating to Switzerland or its people.

technical

relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques, involving or concerned with applied and industrial sciences

stellar

relating to a star or stars, featuring or having the quality of a star performer or performers

statutory

required, permitted, or enacted by statute

strenuous

requiring or using great effort or exertion

take_after

resemble (a parent or ancestor)

steely

resembling steel in colour, brightness, or strength, coldly determined; hard

steadfast

resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering

strike_back

retaliate, (of a gas burner) burn from an internal point before the gas has become mixed with air.

superannuate

retire (someone) with a pension

telltale

revealing, indicating, or betraying something

suitable

right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation

suited

right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation, wearing a suit of clothes of a specified type, fabric

step_by_step

so as to progress gradually and carefully from one stage to the next

sprint

run at full speed over a short distance

spittle

saliva, especially as ejected from the mouth.

strew

scatter or spread (things) untidily over a surface or area

staid

sedate, respectable, and unadventurous

subversive

seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution

stunned

so shocked that one is temporarily unable to react; astonished

squishy

soft and moist

symbolic

serving as a symbol, involving the use of symbols or symbolism

symptomatic

serving as a symptom or sign, especially of something undesirable, exhibiting or involving medical symptoms

stark

severe or bare in appearance or outline, complete; sheer, stiff, rigid, or incapable of movement

stubby

short and thick

stumpy

short and thick; squat

strapped

short of money

swimming_trunks

shorts worn by men for swimming.

tender

showing gentleness, kindness, and affection, (of food) easy to cut or chew; not tough, (of a part of the body) sensitive to pain

tasteful

showing good aesthetic judgement or appropriate behaviour

spiteful

showing or caused by malice

strained

showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness, (of a limb or muscle) injured by overexertion or twisting.,

tawdry

showy but cheap and of poor quality

spooky

sinister or ghostly in a way that causes fear and unease, easily frightened; nervous

sunbathe

sit or lie in the sun, especially to tan the skin

straddle

sit or stand with one leg on either side of

sprawl

sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly way

subjacent

situated below something else.

subcutaneous

situated or applied under the skin

sublingual

situated or applied under the tongue.

tact

skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

stagecraft

skill or experience in writing or staging plays.

subatomic

smaller than or occurring within an atom.

swimmingly

smoothly and satisfactorily

stressor

something that causes a state of strain or tension

stereo

sound that is directed through two or more speakers so that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one

talk

speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words

stand_up_for

speak or act in support of

splash_out

spend money freely

studious

spending a lot of time studying or reading, done deliberately or with a purpose in mind

splatter

splash with a liquid, typically a thick or viscous one, prominently or sensationally publish (a story) in a newspaper

splendiferous

splendid

sumptuous

splendid and expensive

sunder

split apart

suv

sport utility vehicle.

sprawling

spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way

springy

springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched; elastic

starshine

starlight.

take_hold

start to have an effect

statuary

statues regarded collectively

string_along

stay with or accompany a person or group casually or as long as it is convenient.

sy

steam yacht

sr

steradian(s).

tamarind

sticky brown acidic pulp from the pod of a tree of the pea family, widely used as a flavouring in Asian cooking.

st

stone (in weight)., (on scorecards) stumped by.

surrender

stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority, give up or hand over (a person, right, or possession)

stash

store (something) safely in a hidden or secret place

sustain

strengthen or support physically or mentally, undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury)

string_out

stretch out into a long line

taut

stretched or pulled tight; not slack

swinge

strike hard; beat

stripy

striped

striated

striped or streaked.

struggling

striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance

swot

study assiduously

swanky

stylishly luxurious and expensive

tentatively

subject to further confirmation; not definitely

submerse

submerge

subrogate

substitute (one person or thing) for another in respect of a debt or insurance claim and any associated rights and duties

supposititious

substituted for the real thing; not genuine

starve

suffer or die or cause to suffer or die from hunger, be freezing cold

starvation

suffering or death caused by lack of food

starving

suffering or dying from hunger

sync

synchronization

steal

take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it

sup

take (drink or liquid food) by sips or spoonfuls

subtract

take away (a number or amount) from another to calculate the difference

take_into_consideration

take into account

swap

take part in an exchange of

stocktaking

the action or process of recording the amount of stock held by a business

supersede

take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

talc

talcum powder., a white, grey, or pale green soft mineral with a greasy feel

stutter

talk with continued involuntary repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants

tatterdemalion

tattered or dilapidated.

technic

technique, technical terms, details, and methods; technology

spoilage

the action or process of spoiling, especially the deterioration of food and other perishable goods.

telecoms

telecommunications

suspend

temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect, hang (something) from somewhere,

syncope

temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure., the omission of sounds or letters from within a word

tenfold

ten times as great or as numerous

sticky

tending or designed to stick to things on contact, (of the weather) hot and humid; muggy, involving problems

tenacious

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

suggestive

tending to suggest an idea

ta

thank you

taking

the action or process of taking something, the amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services

stenography

the action or process of writing in shorthand and transcribing the shorthand on a typewriter.

strangulation

the action or state of strangling or being strangled, the condition in which circulation of blood to a part of the body

submersion

the action or state of submerging or being submerged

sustainability

the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level

stamina

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

stenosis

the abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body

stillness

the absence of movement or sound

success

the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, the good or bad outcome of an undertaking

submission

the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person

supplication

the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly

tagging

the action of attaching a label to someone or something

splitting

the action of dividing or being divided into parts

suicide

the action of killing oneself intentionally, a running drill consisting of a sprint to a set point

substitution

the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing

spoliation

the action of ruining or destroying something, the action of taking goods or property from somewhere by violent means

sternutation

the action of sneezing.

steering

the action of steering a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft

stowage

the action of stowing something

tapping

the action of striking against something with a quick light blow or blows, or a sound made in this way

subdivision

the action of subdividing or being subdivided, an area of land divided into plots for sale.

subjection

the action of subjecting a country or person to one's control, or the fact of being subjected

supervision

the action of supervising someone or something

suppression

the action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication

suspension

the action of suspending someone or something or the condition of being suspended

termination

the action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated, a word's final syllable or letters or letter

subsistence

the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level

stammering

the action or fact of speaking with a stammer

storage

the action or method of storing something for future use

swatting

the action or practice of making a hoax call to the emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large

syntax

the arrangement of words and phrases to create well

stratification

the arrangement or classification of something into different groups

taxidermy

the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals with lifelike effect.

stippling

the art or process of drawing, painting, or engraving using numerous small dots or specks

taka

the basic monetary unit of Bangladesh, equal to 100 poisha.

sucre

the basic monetary unit of Ecuador until 2000, equal to 100 centavos.

stillbirth

the birth of an infant that has died in the womb (strictly

terminology

the body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, profession, etc.

sugaring

the boiling down of maple sap until it thickens into syrup or crystallizes into sugar

stump

the bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down.

statics

the branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.,

taxonomy

the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics.

sternum

the breastbone.

tallinn

the capital of Estonia, a port on the Gulf of Finland; population 397,000 (est. 2007).

suva

the capital of Fiji, situated on the south

tbilisi

the capital of Georgia; population 1,100,000 (est. 2007).

tehran

the capital of Iran, situated in the foothills of the Elburz Mountains; population 7,088,287 (2006)

sydney

the capital of New South Wales in south

stockholm

the capital of Sweden, a seaport on the east coast, situated on the mainland and on numerous adjacent islands; population 810

taipei

the capital of Taiwan; population 2,629,300 (est. 2007). It developed as an industrial city in the 19th century

tashkent

the capital of Uzbekistan, in the far north

stele

the central core of the stem and root of a vascular plant, consisting of the vascular tissue

sternpost

the central upright support at the stern of a boat, traditionally bearing the rudder.

stokes

the cgs unit of kinematic viscosity, corresponding to a dynamic viscosity of 1 poise and a density of 1 gram per cubic centimetre

sulphur

the chemical element of atomic number 16, a yellow combustible non

strontium

the chemical element of atomic number 38, a soft silver

tc

the chemical element technetium.

te

the chemical element tellurium.

tb

the chemical element terbium.

stanley

the chief port and town of the Falkland Islands, situated on the island of East Falkland; population 2,115 (2006).

synthesis

the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole

teamwork

the combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient

sprinting

the competitive athletic sport of running distances of 400 metres or less

spontaneity

the condition of being spontaneous; spontaneous behaviour or action

stubble

the cut stalks of cereal plants left sticking out of the ground after the grain is harvested, short

sunday

the day of the week before Monday and following Saturday, observed by Christians as a day of rest and religious worship and

standard_of_living

the degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community.

temperature

the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object

temptation

the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

study

the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books

terminus

the end of a railway or other transport route, or a station at such a point; a terminal., a final point in space or time

stoicism

the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

tackle

the equipment required for a task or sport, a mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks, hooks

status_quo

the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues

swansong

the final performance or activity of a person's career

stock

the goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a shop or warehouse and available for sale or distribution

technocracy

the government or control of society or industry by an elite of technical experts

subsidence

the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land

suet

the hard white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle, sheep, and other animals, used to make foods such as puddings, pastry

supreme_court

the highest judicial court in a country or state.

summit

the highest point of a hill or mountain, a meeting between heads of government

tail

the hindmost part of an animal, especially when prolonged beyond the rest of the body

tabletop

the horizontal top part of a table.

stalinism

the ideology and policies adopted by Stalin, based on centralization, totalitarianism, and the pursuit of communism.

synergy

the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances

stratosphere

the layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface

taxation

the levying of tax

starlight

the light that comes from the stars

stem

the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean., a long

stalk

the main stem of a herbaceous plant

stamen

the male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen

tercel

the male of a hawk, especially a peregrine or a goshawk.

superintendence

the management or arrangement of an activity or organization; supervision

telemarketing

the marketing of goods or services by means of telephone calls, typically unsolicited, to potential customers.

surf

the mass or line of foam formed by waves breaking on a seashore or reef, a spell of surfing

sweeney

the members of a police flying squad.

staging

the method of presenting a play or other dramatic performance

steatite

the mineral talc occurring in consolidated form, especially as soapstone.

strauss

the name of two Austrian composers.

tau

the nineteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (課, �), transliterated as �쁳��.

teaching

the occupation, profession, or work of a teacher, ideas or principles taught by an authority

surface

the outside part or uppermost layer of something, a continuous set of points that has length and breadth but no thickness.

superego

the part of a person's mind that acts as a self

steerage

the part of a ship providing the cheapest accommodation for passengers, the action of steering a boat

state

the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time

stonework

the parts of a building that are made of stone

study_hall

the period of time in a school curriculum set aside for the preparation of schoolwork

systole

the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.

stead

the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in referring to a substitute)

storyline

the plot of a novel, play, film, or other narrative form.

sponsorship

the position of being a sponsor

statistics

the practice or science of collecting and analysing numerical data in large quantities

summation

the process of adding things together, the process of summing something up

symphysis

the process of growing together., a place where two bones are closely joined, either forming an immovable joint

subtraction

the process or skill of taking one number or amount away from another

submergence

the process or state of being submerged in or covered with water

suction

the production of a partial vacuum by the removal of air in order to force fluid into a vacant space or procure adhesion

surveying

the profession or work of examining and recording the area and features of a piece of land so as to construct a map, plan

superconductivity

the property of zero electrical resistance in some substances at very low absolute temperatures.

subjectivity

the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

spirituality

the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things

symmetry

the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis

suitability

the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation

suavity

the quality of being suave in manner

submissiveness

the quality of being submissive

sweetness

the quality of being sweet.

swiftness

the quality of moving at high speed

strictness

the quality or condition of being strict

tenacity

the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip

tardiness

the quality or fact of being late; lateness

strength

the quality or state of being physically strong, the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure

subtlety

the quality or state of being subtle

tailpipe

the rear section of the exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle.

tailing

the residue of something, especially ore, the action of cutting the stalks or ends off fruit or vegetables

taxis

the restoration of displaced bones or organs by manual pressure alone., a motion or orientation of a cell, organism

suffrage

the right to vote in political elections,

tautology

the saying of the same thing twice over in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (e.g

telegraphy

the science or practice of using or constructing communication systems for the transmission or reproduction of information.

springtime

the season of spring

summertime

the season or period of summer

taste

the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance, a person's liking for particular flavours

starboard

the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when one is facing forward

synchronicity

the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection,

statecraft

the skilful management of state affairs; statesmanship

subsoil

the soil lying immediately under the surface soil.

swoosh

the sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid, an emblem or design representing a flash or stripe of colour

tempo

the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played., the rate or speed of motion or activity; pace

swimming

the sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using the limbs

surfing

the sport or pastime of riding a wave towards the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard.

sun

the star round which the earth orbits, the light or warmth received from the earth's sun, a day or a year

tallahassee

the state capital of Florida; population 171,922 (est. 2008).

springfield

the state capital of Illinois; population 117,352 (est. 2008). It was the home and burial place of Abraham Lincoln.

subject_matter

the topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art.

subtotal

the total of one set of a larger group of figures to be added.

spoor

the track or scent of an animal

sunna

the traditional portion of Muslim law based on Muhammad's words or acts, accepted

syndication

the transfer of something for control or management by a group of individuals or organizations

telefax

the transmission of documents by fax

surgery

the treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments

stub

the truncated remnant of a pencil, cigarette, or similar

subversion

the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution

terrorism

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims

swearing

the use of offensive language

symbolism

the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

telepresence

the use of virtual reality technology, especially for remote control of machinery or for apparent participation in distant events

steam

the vapour into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air

summer

the warmest season of the year

stance

the way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in cricket, golf, and other sports); a person's posture

styling

the way in which something is made, designed, or performed

telephony

the working or use of telephones

teens

the years of a person's age from 13 to 19

stab

thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill

splay

thrust or spread (things, especially limbs or fingers) out and apart

teensy

tiny

teeny

tiny

substantially

to a great or significant extent, for the most part; essentially

tad

to a small extent; somewhat

sufficiently

to an adequate degree; enough

tedious

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

tantalize

torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable

tantalizing

tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable

supramundane

transcending or superior to the physical world

tens

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

stomp

tread heavily and noisily, typically in order to show anger

stumble

trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall

stumbling

tripping or losing balance while walking; moving with difficulty

ted

turn over and spread out (grass, hay, or straw) to dry or for bedding

tangle

twist together into a confused mass, become involved in a conflict or fight with

tangled

twisted together untidily; matted

sweltering

uncomfortably hot

straightforward

uncomplicated and easy to do or understand

stoned

under the influence of drugs, especially cannabis.

subvert

undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)

tacit

understood or implied without being stated

stainless

unmarked by or resistant to stains or discoloration

superfluous

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

swinish

unpleasant or contemptible

strewn

untidily scattered

strange

unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain, not previously visited, seen, or encountered; unfamiliar or alien,

swindle

use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

tarnation

used as a euphemism for �쁡amnation��.

surely

used to emphasize the speaker's firm belief that what they are saying is true and often their surprise that there is any doubt

strewth

used to express surprise or dismay.

sure_enough

used to introduce a statement that confirms something previously predicted

sucky

very bad or unpleasant, ingratiating and obsequious

super

very good or pleasant; excellent, (of a manufactured product) very good; superfine,

superb

very good; excellent, impressively splendid

staunch

very loyal and committed in attitude, (of a wall) of strong or firm construction

startling

very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable

tenuous

very weak or slight

supremely

very well; excellently, with the highest rank or authority

terribly

very; extremely, very badly or unpleasantly

tearing

violent; extreme

stroll

walk in a leisurely way, achieve a sporting victory without effort

swagger

walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant or self

stagger

walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall, astonish or deeply shock, arrange (events, payments, hours, etc

stride

walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction, cross (an obstacle) with one long step.

swill

wash or rinse out (an area or container) by pouring large amounts of water or other liquid over or into it, drink

squander

waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner

tap_water

water from a piped supply.

spring_water

water from a spring, as opposed to river water or rainwater.

susurration

whispering or rustling

subservience

willingness to obey others unquestioningly

suspiciously

with a cautious distrust or suspicion of someone or something

tenaciously

with a firm hold of something; closely

staccato

with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others

tenderly

with gentleness, kindness, and affection, in a way that is easy to cut or chew; softly

terrifically

with great intensity; to a great extent

strongly

with great power or strength, in a way that is able to withstand force or wear

step_down

withdraw or resign from an important position or office

sunless

without any sun

tatty

worn and shabby; in poor condition

swaddle