6-Letter Words Starting With S
Here's the list of all the 2691 6-Letter Words Starting With S in the English Language.
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| search | 1. the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone 2. an investigation seeking answers More Definitions → |
| system | 1. instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity 2. a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole More Definitions → |
| school | 1. educate in or as if in a school 2. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment More Definitions → |
| source | 1. the place where something begins, where it springs into being 2. a document (or organization) from which information is obtained More Definitions → |
| select | 1. of superior grade 2. selected or chosen for special qualifications More Definitions → |
| series | 1. similar things placed in order or happening one after another 2. a serialized set of programs More Definitions → |
| second | 1. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites 2. an indefinitely short time More Definitions → |
| server | 1. a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) 2. (court games) the player who serves to start a point More Definitions → |
| street | 1. a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings 2. the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel More Definitions → |
| social | 1. relating to human society and its members 2. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups More Definitions → |
| single | 1. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base 2. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number More Definitions → |
| status | 1. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society 2. a state at a particular time More Definitions → |
| seller | 1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money More Definitions → |
| safety | 1. the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions 2. a safe place More Definitions → |
| submit | 1. refer for judgment or consideration 2. put before More Definitions → |
| simple | 1. any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties 2. a person lacking intelligence or common sense More Definitions → |
| screen | 1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection 2. examine methodically More Definitions → |
| season | 1. lend flavor to 2. make healthy More Definitions → |
| silver | 1. coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam 2. make silver in color More Definitions → |
| supply | 1. give something useful or necessary to 2. circulate or distribute or equip with More Definitions → |
| sample | 1. take a sample of 2. a small part of something intended as representative of the whole More Definitions → |
| summer | 1. spend the summer 2. the warmest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox More Definitions → |
| spring | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| survey | 1. a detailed critical inspection 2. short descriptive summary (of events) More Definitions → |
| secure | 1. get by special effort 2. cause to be firmly attached More Definitions → |
| simply | 1. and nothing more 2. (used for emphasis) absolutely More Definitions → |
| strong | 1. not faint or feeble 2. having or wielding force or authority More Definitions → |
| senior | 1. an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation 2. a person who is older than you are More Definitions → |
| string | 1. thread on or as if on a string 2. add as if on a string More Definitions → |
| studio | 1. workplace for the teaching or practice of an art 2. an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen More Definitions → |
| sector | 1. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle 2. a social group that forms part of the society or the economy More Definitions → |
| switch | 1. control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit 2. an event in which one thing is substituted for another More Definitions → |
| square | 1. make square 2. raise to the second power More Definitions → |
| stream | 1. to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind 2. exude profusely More Definitions → |
| signed | 1. having a handwritten signature 2. used of the language of the deaf More Definitions → |
| sorted | 1. arranged according to size 2. arranged into groups More Definitions → |
| saying | 1. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations More Definitions → |
| spirit | 1. the vital principle or animating force within living things 2. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people More Definitions → |
| senate | 1. assembly possessing high legislative powers More Definitions → |
| signal | 1. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message 2. any incitement to action More Definitions → |
| stated | 1. declared as fact; explicitly stated More Definitions → |
| script | 1. a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance 2. something written by hand More Definitions → |
| speech | 1. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience 2. (language) communication by word of mouth More Definitions → |
| shared | 1. distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose 2. have in common; held or experienced in common More Definitions → |
| secret | 1. something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on) 2. information known only to a special group More Definitions → |
| static | 1. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity 2. a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference More Definitions → |
| soccer | 1. a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal More Definitions → |
| scheme | 1. an elaborate and systematic plan of action 2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery More Definitions → |
| serial | 1. pertaining to or composed in serial technique 2. pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series More Definitions → |
| seeing | 1. perception by means of the eyes 2. normal use of the faculty of vision More Definitions → |
| stress | 1. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) 2. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense More Definitions → |
| sister | 1. a female person who has the same parents as another person 2. a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group More Definitions → |
| spread | 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures More Definitions → |
| symbol | 1. an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance 2. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible More Definitions → |
| scores | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
| safari | 1. an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) More Definitions → |
| stocks | 1. a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction 2. a frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod More Definitions → |
| salary | 1. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
| saving | 1. an act of economizing; reduction in cost 2. recovery or preservation from loss or danger More Definitions → |
| shower | 1. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns 2. spray or sprinkle with More Definitions → |
| smooth | 1. the act of smoothing 2. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing More Definitions → |
| strike | 1. deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon 2. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon More Definitions → |
| stable | 1. shelter in a stable 2. firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation More Definitions → |
| severe | 1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality 2. very strong or vigorous More Definitions → |
| stereo | 1. designating the reproduction of sound using two or more independent audio channels 2. reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound More Definitions → |
| shaved | 1. having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin More Definitions → |
| syntax | 1. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences 2. a systematic orderly arrangement More Definitions → |
| sierra | 1. a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline) 2. a Spanish mackerel of western North America More Definitions → |
| summit | 1. reach the summit (of a mountain) 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
| shadow | 1. follow, usually without the person's knowledge 2. cast a shadow over More Definitions → |
| stupid | 1. a person who is not very bright 2. lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity More Definitions → |
| sensor | 1. any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner More Definitions → |
| sealed | 1. established irrevocably 2. closed or secured with or as if with a seal More Definitions → |
| shorts | 1. (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee 2. underpants worn by men More Definitions → |
| slowly | 1. without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') 2. in music More Definitions → |
| socket | 1. a bony hollow into which a structure fits 2. receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted More Definitions → |
| silent | 1. marked by absence of sound 2. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to More Definitions → |
| seeker | 1. someone making a search or inquiry 2. a missile equipped with a device that is attracted toward some kind of emission (heat or light or sound or radio waves) More Definitions → |
| sought | 1. try to get or reach 2. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of More Definitions → |
| singer | 1. a person who sings More Definitions → |
| sunset | 1. the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon 2. atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun More Definitions → |
| sleeve | 1. the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm 2. small case into which an object fits More Definitions → |
| stroke | 1. (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand 2. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam More Definitions → |
| skiing | 1. a sport in which participants must travel on skis More Definitions → |
| shaped | 1. having the shape of 2. shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort) More Definitions → |
| spoken | 1. express in speech 2. exchange thoughts; talk with More Definitions → |
| solely | 1. without any others being included or involved More Definitions → |
| sender | 1. someone who transmits a message 2. set used to broadcast radio or tv signals More Definitions → |
| spouse | 1. a person's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
| salmon | 1. any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn 2. flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae More Definitions → |
| spider | 1. predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey 2. a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine More Definitions → |
| shield | 1. a protective covering or structure 2. armor carried on the arm to intercept blows More Definitions → |
| sacred | 1. concerned with religion or religious purposes 2. worthy of respect or dedication More Definitions → |
| strain | 1. to exert much effort or energy 2. test the limits of More Definitions → |
| soviet | 1. an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) More Definitions → |
| scroll | 1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) 2. a document that can be rolled up (as for storage) More Definitions → |
| suffer | 1. undergo or be subjected to 2. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) More Definitions → |
| surely | 1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') More Definitions → |
| stylus | 1. a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player 2. a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving More Definitions → |
| struck | 1. deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon 2. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon More Definitions → |
| strict | 1. characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint 2. rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard More Definitions → |
| steady | 1. make steady 2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace More Definitions → |
| sodium | 1. a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt) More Definitions → |
| superb | 1. of surpassing excellence 2. surpassingly good More Definitions → |
| sprint | 1. run very fast, usually for a short distance 2. a quick run More Definitions → |
| slight | 1. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) 2. (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some More Definitions → |
| safely | 1. with safety; in a safe manner More Definitions → |
| stolen | 1. take without the owner's consent 2. move stealthily More Definitions → |
| sudden | 1. happening without warning or in a short space of time More Definitions → |
| surrey | 1. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats More Definitions → |
| solved | 1. explained or answered More Definitions → |
| schema | 1. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world 2. a schematic or preliminary plan More Definitions → |
| strand | 1. leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue 2. drive (a vessel) ashore More Definitions → |
| settle | 1. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground 2. bring to an end; settle conclusively More Definitions → |
| scenic | 1. of or relating to the stage or stage scenery 2. used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery More Definitions → |
| sewing | 1. joining or attaching by stitches 2. needlework on which you are working with needle and thread More Definitions → |
| squirt | 1. cause to come out in a squirt 2. wet with a spurt of liquid More Definitions → |
| sticky | 1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive 2. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body More Definitions → |
| suited | 1. meant or adapted for an occasion or use 2. outfitted or supplied with clothing More Definitions → |
| sphere | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. any spherically shaped artifact More Definitions → |
| savage | 1. attack brutally and fiercely 2. criticize harshly or violently More Definitions → |
| subtle | 1. difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze 2. able to make fine distinctions More Definitions → |
| shades | 1. (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something 2. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun More Definitions → |
| scared | 1. made afraid More Definitions → |
| stitch | 1. a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing 2. a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running More Definitions → |
| sailor | 1. any member of a ship's crew 2. a serviceman in the navy More Definitions → |
| statue | 1. a sculpture representing a human or animal More Definitions → |
| sights | 1. an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument More Definitions → |
| spinal | 1. anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord 2. of or relating to the spine or spinal cord More Definitions → |
| sooner | 1. comparatives of `soon' or `early' 2. more readily or willingly More Definitions → |
| saddle | 1. a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal 2. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle) More Definitions → |
| stairs | 1. a flight of stairs or a flight of steps More Definitions → |
| subset | 1. a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set More Definitions → |
| spiral | 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral More Definitions → |
| shrimp | 1. disparaging terms for small people 2. any of various edible decapod crustaceans More Definitions → |
| scream | 1. utter a sudden loud cry 2. utter or declare in a very loud voice More Definitions → |
| slower | 1. more slowly More Definitions → |
| strive | 1. attempt by employing effort 2. to exert much effort or energy More Definitions → |
| sketch | 1. preliminary drawing for later elaboration 2. a brief literary description More Definitions → |
| sizing | 1. any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics More Definitions → |
| splash | 1. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force 2. walk through mud or mire More Definitions → |
| stripe | 1. mark with stripes 2. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material More Definitions → |
| squash | 1. any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits 2. edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable More Definitions → |
| subway | 1. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) 2. an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway More Definitions → |
| stakes | 1. the money risked on a gamble More Definitions → |
| slayer | 1. someone who causes the death of a person or animal More Definitions → |
| skinny | 1. of or relating to or resembling skin 2. confidential information about a topic or person More Definitions → |
| sewage | 1. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains More Definitions → |
| sequel | 1. something that follows something else 2. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it More Definitions → |
| streak | 1. move quickly in a straight line 2. run naked in a public place More Definitions → |
| shrink | 1. wither, as with a loss of moisture 2. draw back, as with fear or pain More Definitions → |
| stance | 1. standing posture 2. a rationalized mental attitude More Definitions → |
| swivel | 1. turn on a pivot 2. a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin More Definitions → |
| seated | 1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks More Definitions → |
| smoked | 1. (used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke More Definitions → |
| suburb | 1. a residential district located on the outskirts of a city More Definitions → |
| saloon | 1. a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter 2. tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals More Definitions → |
| scalar | 1. of or relating to a musical scale 2. of or relating to a directionless magnitude (such as mass or speed etc.) that is completely specified by its magnitude More Definitions → |
| sesame | 1. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil More Definitions → |
| strait | 1. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water 2. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs More Definitions → |
| seldom | 1. not often More Definitions → |
| scaled | 1. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles 2. (used of armor) having overlapping metal plates attached to a leather backing More Definitions → |
| sorrow | 1. an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement 2. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment More Definitions → |
| supper | 1. a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime 2. a social gathering where a light evening meal is served More Definitions → |
| sonata | 1. a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms More Definitions → |
| stacks | 1. a large number or amount 2. storage space in a library consisting of an extensive arrangement of bookshelves where most of the books are stored More Definitions → |
| sermon | 1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) 2. a moralistic rebuke More Definitions → |
| sulfur | 1. an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions) 2. treat with sulphur in order to preserve More Definitions → |
| speedy | 1. characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed 2. accomplished rapidly and without delay More Definitions → |
| sturdy | 1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships 2. substantially made or constructed More Definitions → |
| spruce | 1. make neat, smart, or trim 2. dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion More Definitions → |
| siding | 1. a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass 2. material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof More Definitions → |
| sherry | 1. dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif More Definitions → |
| scarce | 1. deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand 2. only a very short time before More Definitions → |
| smiley | 1. an emoticon of a smiling face More Definitions → |
| softly | 1. with low volume 2. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses More Definitions → |
| spaced | 1. spaced apart 2. arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
| satire | 1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn 2. a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others More Definitions → |
| sawyer | 1. one who is employed to saw wood 2. any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers More Definitions → |
| sleepy | 1. ready to fall asleep More Definitions → |
| shrine | 1. enclose in a shrine 2. a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person More Definitions → |
| sponge | 1. a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used 2. someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily More Definitions → |
| sliced | 1. prepared by cutting 2. (used of meat) cut into pieces for serving More Definitions → |
| spying | 1. keeping a secret or furtive watch 2. the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes More Definitions → |
| suffix | 1. attach a suffix to 2. an affix that is added at the end of the word More Definitions → |
| sheikh | 1. the leader of an Arab village or family More Definitions → |
| storey | 1. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale More Definitions → |
| scotch | 1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 2. make a small cut or score into More Definitions → |
| sniper | 1. a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place More Definitions → |
| septic | 1. containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms 2. of or relating to or caused by putrefaction More Definitions → |
| saline | 1. containing salt 2. an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water More Definitions → |
| sander | 1. a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor More Definitions → |
| scraps | 1. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) More Definitions → |
| shaker | 1. a person who wields power and influence 2. a container in which something can be shaken More Definitions → |
| smoker | 1. a person who smokes tobacco 2. a party for men only (or one considered suitable for men only) More Definitions → |
| sludge | 1. the precipitate produced by sewage treatment 2. any thick, viscous matter More Definitions → |
| staple | 1. secure or fasten with a staple or staples 2. necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities More Definitions → |
| sanity | 1. normal or sound powers of mind More Definitions → |
| sandal | 1. a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot More Definitions → |
| surfer | 1. someone who engages in surfboarding More Definitions → |
| salute | 1. propose a toast to 2. greet in a friendly way More Definitions → |
| shaded | 1. protected from heat and light with shade or shadow 2. (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow More Definitions → |
| staged | 1. deliberately arranged for effect 2. written for or performed on the stage More Definitions → |
| sparse | 1. not dense More Definitions → |
| slogan | 1. a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual More Definitions → |
| silica | 1. a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite More Definitions → |
| solder | 1. join or fuse with solder 2. an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces More Definitions → |
| slider | 1. a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction 2. someone who races the luge More Definitions → |
| savior | 1. a person who rescues you from harm or danger More Definitions → |
| stroll | 1. walk leisurely and with no apparent aim 2. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) More Definitions → |
| slater | 1. any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats More Definitions → |
| stalls | 1. a farm building for housing horses or other livestock More Definitions → |
| starch | 1. a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles 2. a commercial preparation of starch that is used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering More Definitions → |
| shaver | 1. an adult male who shaves 2. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
| strata | 1. one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) 2. people having the same social, economic, or educational status More Definitions → |
| solver | 1. a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution More Definitions → |
| scrubs | 1. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations More Definitions → |
| sultan | 1. the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire) More Definitions → |
| stride | 1. walk with long steps 2. a step in walking or running More Definitions → |
| sucker | 1. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of 2. a shoot arising from a plant's roots More Definitions → |
| slough | 1. necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass 2. any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake) More Definitions → |
| shaman | 1. in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination More Definitions → |
| soaked | 1. very drunk More Definitions → |
| saucer | 1. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate 2. a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table More Definitions → |
| spooky | 1. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) More Definitions → |
| skater | 1. someone who skates More Definitions → |
| sloppy | 1. lacking neatness or order 2. wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material More Definitions → |
| serine | 1. a sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine More Definitions → |
| sheath | 1. a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) 2. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part More Definitions → |
| surety | 1. something clearly established 2. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation More Definitions → |
| seeded | 1. (of the more skilled contestants) selectively arranged in the draw for position in a tournament so that they meet each other in later rounds 2. having the seeds extracted More Definitions → |
| shaken | 1. move or cause to move back and forth 2. move with or as if with a tremor More Definitions → |
| sienna | 1. an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment More Definitions → |
| strobe | 1. scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary More Definitions → |
| sporty | 1. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play 2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display More Definitions → |
| spleen | 1. a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses 2. a feeling of resentful anger More Definitions → |
| stigma | 1. the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil 2. a symbol of disgrace or infamy More Definitions → |
| stormy | 1. characterized by violent emotions or behavior 2. (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion More Definitions → |
| serene | 1. not agitated; without losing self-possession 2. completely clear and fine More Definitions → |
| setter | 1. one who sets written material into type 2. a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point More Definitions → |
| sitter | 1. an organism (person or animal) that sits 2. a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home More Definitions → |
| strife | 1. lack of agreement or harmony 2. bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension More Definitions → |
| sinful | 1. characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin 2. having committed unrighteous acts More Definitions → |
| solemn | 1. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises 2. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions More Definitions → |
| summed | 1. be a summary of 2. determine the sum of More Definitions → |
| saliva | 1. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches More Definitions → |
| sphinx | 1. an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret 2. one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians More Definitions → |
| sonnet | 1. a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme 2. praise in a sonnet More Definitions → |
| sprung | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| splice | 1. join the ends of 2. perform a marriage ceremony More Definitions → |
| shabby | 1. showing signs of wear and tear 2. mean and unworthy and despicable More Definitions → |
| squire | 1. attend upon as a squire; serve as a squire 2. young nobleman attendant on a knight More Definitions → |
| simmer | 1. temperature just below the boiling point 2. boil slowly at low temperature More Definitions → |
| sinner | 1. a person who sins (without repenting) More Definitions → |
| shovel | 1. dig with or as if with a shovel 2. a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle More Definitions → |
| scribe | 1. score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking 2. informal terms for journalists More Definitions → |
| sleigh | 1. ride (on) a sled 2. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow More Definitions → |
| selves | 1. your consciousness of your own identity 2. a person considered as a unique individual More Definitions → |
| sprite | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers More Definitions → |
| swatch | 1. a sample piece of cloth More Definitions → |
| savory | 1. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees 2. dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions More Definitions → |
| sickle | 1. an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle More Definitions → |
| sentry | 1. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event More Definitions → |
| seaman | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
| sprawl | 1. sit or lie with one's limbs spread out 2. go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way More Definitions → |
| sylvan | 1. a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods 2. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions More Definitions → |
| starry | 1. abounding with or resembling stars More Definitions → |
| sexton | 1. an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects More Definitions → |
| scorer | 1. a player who makes a score in a game or contest 2. a logger who marks trees to be felled More Definitions → |
| scarab | 1. scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians More Definitions → |
| stoned | 1. under the influence of narcotics, especially cannabis More Definitions → |
| squish | 1. walk through mud or mire 2. put (a liquid) into a container or another place by means of a squirting action More Definitions → |
| squeak | 1. a short high-pitched noise 2. something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin More Definitions → |
| shears | 1. large scissors with strong blades More Definitions → |
| snoopy | 1. offensively curious or inquisitive More Definitions → |
| spline | 1. a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines 2. a thin strip (wood or metal) More Definitions → |
| spiked | 1. having a long sharp point More Definitions → |
| strung | 1. thread on or as if on a string 2. add as if on a string More Definitions → |
| summon | 1. call in an official matter, such as to attend court 2. ask to come More Definitions → |
| sneaky | 1. marked by deception 2. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed More Definitions → |
| supple | 1. gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease 2. (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable More Definitions → |
| shaggy | 1. used of hair; thick and poorly groomed 2. having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags More Definitions → |
| sacked | 1. having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence More Definitions → |
| smelly | 1. offensively malodorous More Definitions → |
| shekel | 1. the basic unit of money in Israel More Definitions → |
| sitcom | 1. a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life 2. a humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life More Definitions → |
| soften | 1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer 2. lessen in force or effect More Definitions → |
| salaam | 1. a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation 2. greet with a salaam More Definitions → |
| sequin | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing More Definitions → |
| slalom | 1. race on skis around obstacles 2. a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles More Definitions → |
| sensed | 1. detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues More Definitions → |
| salter | 1. someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods 2. someone who makes or deals in salt More Definitions → |
| skewed | 1. having an oblique or slanting direction or position More Definitions → |
| sprang | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| stoner | 1. an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill) More Definitions → |
| sweats | 1. garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt More Definitions → |
| shroud | 1. cover as if with a shroud 2. form a cover like a shroud More Definitions → |
| scrape | 1. scratch repeatedly 2. make by scraping More Definitions → |
| scouse | 1. a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors More Definitions → |
| soothe | 1. give moral or emotional strength to 2. cause to feel better More Definitions → |
| slurry | 1. a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water More Definitions → |
| sealer | 1. a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) 2. an official who affixes a seal to a document More Definitions → |
| sleazy | 1. of cloth; thin and loosely woven 2. of very poor quality; flimsy More Definitions → |
| sunken | 1. fall or descend to a lower place or level 2. cause to sink More Definitions → |
| sundry | 1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds More Definitions → |
| signet | 1. a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially) More Definitions → |
| salted | 1. (used especially of meats) preserved in salt More Definitions → |
| subtly | 1. in a subtle manner More Definitions → |
| shrunk | 1. wither, as with a loss of moisture 2. draw back, as with fear or pain More Definitions → |
| sledge | 1. transport in a sleigh 2. ride in or travel with a sledge More Definitions → |
| sprout | 1. any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud 2. a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed) More Definitions → |
| stinky | 1. having an unpleasant smell 2. very bad More Definitions → |
| solace | 1. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment 2. comfort in disappointment or misery More Definitions → |
| salvia | 1. any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb More Definitions → |
| stucco | 1. decorate with stucco work 2. coat with stucco More Definitions → |
| shogun | 1. a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68 More Definitions → |
| steamy | 1. filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist 2. hot or warm and humid More Definitions → |
| stanza | 1. a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem More Definitions → |
| soiled | 1. soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime More Definitions → |
| seduce | 1. induce to have sex 2. lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct More Definitions → |
| sexist | 1. a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women 2. discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women) More Definitions → |
| sconce | 1. a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather 2. a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate More Definitions → |
| sorter | 1. a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office) 2. a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes More Definitions → |
| suture | 1. join with a suture 2. an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull) More Definitions → |
| sorely | 1. to a great extent 2. in or as if in pain More Definitions → |
| starve | 1. be hungry; go without food 2. die of food deprivation More Definitions → |
| skimpy | 1. containing little excess 2. (of clothing) revealing the body More Definitions → |
| sepsis | 1. the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues More Definitions → |
| shiver | 1. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement 2. shake, as from cold More Definitions → |
| slicer | 1. a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers) 2. a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade More Definitions → |
| siesta | 1. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) More Definitions → |
| snappy | 1. apt to speak irritably 2. smart and fashionable More Definitions → |
| signer | 1. someone who can use sign language to communicate 2. someone who signs and is bound by a document More Definitions → |
| steely | 1. resembling steel as in hardness 2. resembling steel in hardness More Definitions → |
| solute | 1. the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state More Definitions → |
| slacks | 1. (used in the plural) pants for casual wear More Definitions → |
| shaper | 1. a person who makes things 2. a machine tool for shaping metal or wood More Definitions → |
| stench | 1. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant More Definitions → |
| snooze | 1. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) 2. sleep lightly or for a short period of time More Definitions → |
| simian | 1. relating to or resembling an ape 2. an ape or monkey More Definitions → |
| savant | 1. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field More Definitions → |
| sultry | 1. sexually exciting or gratifying 2. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity More Definitions → |
| sinned | 1. commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law 2. commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake More Definitions → |
| stoker | 1. a laborer who tends fires (as on a coal-fired train or steamship) 2. a mechanical device for stoking a furnace More Definitions → |
| sexism | 1. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
| strewn | 1. spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic) 2. cover; be dispersed over More Definitions → |
| sleuth | 1. watch, observe, or inquire secretly 2. a detective who follows a trail More Definitions → |
| stover | 1. the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested More Definitions → |
| sublet | 1. lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person 2. a lease from one lessee to another More Definitions → |
| stifle | 1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee 2. suppress in order to conceal or hide More Definitions → |
| spacey | 1. stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug More Definitions → |
| singly | 1. one by one; one at a time 2. apart from others More Definitions → |
| sevens | 1. a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards More Definitions → |
| silage | 1. fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo More Definitions → |
| shrewd | 1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence 2. acting with a specific goal More Definitions → |
| shaven | 1. remove body hair with a razor 2. cut closely More Definitions → |
| sliver | 1. divide into slivers or splinters 2. break up into splinters or slivers More Definitions → |
| samara | 1. a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple More Definitions → |
| sateen | 1. a cotton fabric with a satiny finish More Definitions → |
| splint | 1. support with a splint 2. a thin sliver of wood More Definitions → |
| sizzle | 1. a sizzling noise 2. make a sound like frying fat More Definitions → |
| sculpt | 1. create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material 2. shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it More Definitions → |
| septum | 1. (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities 2. a partition or wall especially in an ovary More Definitions → |
| shrill | 1. utter a shrill cry 2. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones More Definitions → |
| silken | 1. having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk More Definitions → |
| seabed | 1. the bottom of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
| sordid | 1. morally degraded 2. unethical or dishonest More Definitions → |
| sneeze | 1. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose 2. exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose More Definitions → |
| somber | 1. lacking brightness or color; dull 2. grave or even gloomy in character More Definitions → |
| stuffy | 1. lacking fresh air 2. excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull More Definitions → |
| seidel | 1. a glass for beer More Definitions → |
| seared | 1. having the surface burned quickly with intense heat More Definitions → |
| sorbet | 1. an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice More Definitions → |
| sharia | 1. the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed More Definitions → |
| shiner | 1. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye 2. something that shines (with emitted or reflected light) More Definitions → |
| squall | 1. make high-pitched, whiney noises 2. utter a sudden loud cry More Definitions → |
| spigot | 1. a plug for a bunghole in a cask 2. a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir More Definitions → |
| smudge | 1. make a smudge on; soil by smudging 2. a smoky fire to drive away insects More Definitions → |
| stingy | 1. unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.) 2. deficient in amount or quality or extent More Definitions → |
| seamed | 1. (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams 2. having or joined by a seam or seams More Definitions → |
| spunky | 1. showing courage 2. willing to face danger More Definitions → |
| schism | 1. division of a group into opposing factions 2. the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences More Definitions → |
| spoilt | 1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin 2. become unfit for consumption or use More Definitions → |
| strode | 1. walk with long steps More Definitions → |
| spotty | 1. having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture) 2. lacking consistency More Definitions → |
| spiffy | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
| sputum | 1. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness More Definitions → |
| shoddy | 1. made of inferior workmanship and materials 2. unethical or dishonest More Definitions → |
| sarong | 1. a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific More Definitions → |
| simile | 1. a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as') More Definitions → |
| sloped | 1. having an oblique or slanted direction More Definitions → |
| skyway | 1. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another More Definitions → |
| salami | 1. highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried More Definitions → |
| sleaze | 1. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar More Definitions → |
| sundae | 1. ice cream served with a topping More Definitions → |
| siphon | 1. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon 2. move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action More Definitions → |
| sorrel | 1. any plant or flower of the genus Oxalis 2. any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine More Definitions → |
| statin | 1. a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase More Definitions → |
| septal | 1. of or relating to a septum More Definitions → |
| stubby | 1. short and blunt More Definitions → |
| sickly | 1. unhealthy looking 2. somewhat ill or prone to illness More Definitions → |
| steppe | 1. extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia) More Definitions → |
| subdue | 1. put down by force or intimidation 2. bring under control by force or authority More Definitions → |
| sortie | 1. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position 2. (military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation) More Definitions → |
| shandy | 1. a drink made of beer and lemonade More Definitions → |
| shrike | 1. any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals More Definitions → |
| stator | 1. mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves More Definitions → |
| shanty | 1. small crude shelter used as a dwelling 2. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors More Definitions → |
| styler | 1. someone who cuts or beautifies hair More Definitions → |
| sextet | 1. a musical composition written for six performers 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one More Definitions → |
| savour | 1. have flavor; taste of something 2. give taste to More Definitions → |
| swoosh | 1. move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound 2. the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid) More Definitions → |
| scaler | 1. an electronic pulse counter used to count pulses that occur too rapidly to be recorded individually More Definitions → |
| sullen | 1. showing a brooding ill humor 2. darkened by clouds More Definitions → |
| stasis | 1. an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped 2. inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces More Definitions → |
| sunray | 1. a ray of sunlight 2. herb having a basal cluster of grey-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona More Definitions → |
| sugary | 1. containing sugar More Definitions → |
| sombre | 1. lacking brightness or color; dull 2. grave or even gloomy in character More Definitions → |
| senile | 1. mentally or physically infirm with age More Definitions → |
| snugly | 1. fitting closely 2. safely protected More Definitions → |
| scythe | 1. cut with a scythe 2. an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground More Definitions → |
| scurry | 1. to move about or proceed hurriedly 2. rushing about hastily in an undignified way More Definitions → |
| slouch | 1. assume a drooping posture or carriage 2. walk slovenly More Definitions → |
| swerve | 1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly 2. the act of turning aside suddenly More Definitions → |
| salwar | 1. a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez) More Definitions → |
| sacral | 1. of or relating to or near the sacrum 2. of or relating to sacred rites More Definitions → |
| sprain | 1. a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments 2. twist suddenly so as to sprain More Definitions → |
| strove | 1. attempt by employing effort 2. to exert much effort or energy More Definitions → |
| spayed | 1. (of a female animal) having the ovaries removed More Definitions → |
| snitch | 1. take by theft 2. give away information about somebody More Definitions → |
| snarky | 1. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking More Definitions → |
| shamed | 1. showing a sense of guilt 2. suffering shame More Definitions → |
| seaway | 1. a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels More Definitions → |
| shrank | 1. wither, as with a loss of moisture 2. draw back, as with fear or pain More Definitions → |
| snazzy | 1. flashily stylish More Definitions → |
| sachet | 1. a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest More Definitions → |
| shriek | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
| satori | 1. (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment More Definitions → |
| swanky | 1. imposingly fashionable and elegant More Definitions → |
| sterol | 1. any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances More Definitions → |
| stewed | 1. cooked in hot water More Definitions → |
| squeal | 1. a high-pitched howl 2. utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs More Definitions → |
| scorch | 1. a surface burn 2. a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues More Definitions → |
| specie | 1. coins collectively More Definitions → |
| squirm | 1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) 2. the act of wiggling More Definitions → |
| settee | 1. a long wooden bench with a back 2. a small sofa More Definitions → |
| shifty | 1. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive 2. changing position or direction More Definitions → |
| sinker | 1. a small ring-shaped friedcake 2. a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water) More Definitions → |
| sexier | 1. marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest 2. stimulating sexual desire More Definitions → |
| supine | 1. lying face upward 2. passive as a result of indolence or indifference More Definitions → |
| squint | 1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes 2. the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed More Definitions → |
| scanty | 1. lacking in magnitude or quantity 2. (of clothing) revealing the body More Definitions → |
| soleus | 1. a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle More Definitions → |
| spinel | 1. a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones More Definitions → |
| smithy | 1. a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering More Definitions → |
| suitor | 1. a man who courts a woman More Definitions → |
| stupor | 1. the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally 2. marginal consciousness More Definitions → |
| swampy | 1. (of soil) soft and watery More Definitions → |
| stably | 1. in a stable solid fixed manner 2. in a stable unchanging manner More Definitions → |
| scurvy | 1. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 2. of the most contemptible kind More Definitions → |
| shimmy | 1. tremble or shake 2. dance a shimmy More Definitions → |
| sunlit | 1. lighted by sunlight More Definitions → |
| stymie | 1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole 2. a thwarting and distressing situation More Definitions → |
| snooty | 1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant More Definitions → |
| skewer | 1. drive a skewer through 2. a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted More Definitions → |
| suntan | 1. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun 2. get a tan from being exposed to the sun More Definitions → |
| sipped | 1. drink in sips More Definitions → |
| stater | 1. any of the various silver or gold coins of ancient Greece 2. a resident of a particular state or group of states More Definitions → |
| sluice | 1. pour as if from a sluice 2. irrigate with water from a sluice More Definitions → |
| soiree | 1. a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house) More Definitions → |
| spongy | 1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility 2. like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed More Definitions → |
| sobbed | 1. weep convulsively More Definitions → |
| syphon | 1. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon 2. a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube More Definitions → |
| sedate | 1. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to 2. characterized by dignity and propriety More Definitions → |
| stadia | 1. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments More Definitions → |
| screed | 1. a long monotonous harangue 2. a long piece of writing More Definitions → |
| spurge | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice More Definitions → |
| snotty | 1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant 2. dirty with nasal discharge More Definitions → |
| skybox | 1. an elevated box for viewing events at a sports stadium More Definitions → |
| signor | 1. used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately More Definitions → |
| scruff | 1. the back side of the neck More Definitions → |
| shofar | 1. an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions More Definitions → |
| seraph | 1. an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child More Definitions → |
| scampi | 1. large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic More Definitions → |
| stroma | 1. a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it 2. the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast More Definitions → |
| sadder | 1. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness 2. of things that make you feel sad More Definitions → |
| shelve | 1. hold back to a later time 2. place on a shelf More Definitions → |
| sirdar | 1. an important person in India More Definitions → |
| stocky | 1. having a short and solid form or stature More Definitions → |
| skanky | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
| soaker | 1. a heavy rain 2. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually More Definitions → |
| shucks | 1. something of little value 2. an expression of disappointment or irritation More Definitions → |
| secede | 1. withdraw from an organization or communion More Definitions → |
| soured | 1. having turned bad More Definitions → |
| stumpy | 1. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature More Definitions → |
| soffit | 1. the underside of a part of a building (such as an arch or overhang or beam etc.) More Definitions → |
| screwy | 1. not behaving normally More Definitions → |
| sterna | 1. the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs More Definitions → |
| squawk | 1. the noise of squawking 2. informal terms for objecting More Definitions → |
| sulcus | 1. (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain More Definitions → |
| sunder | 1. break apart or in two, using violence More Definitions → |
| shisha | 1. an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water More Definitions → |
| sharer | 1. someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share More Definitions → |
| seesaw | 1. ride on a plank 2. move up and down as if on a seesaw More Definitions → |
| serous | 1. of or producing or containing serum More Definitions → |
| scrawl | 1. poor handwriting 2. write carelessly More Definitions → |
| sadist | 1. someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain on others More Definitions → |
| sabbat | 1. a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy More Definitions → |
| schist | 1. any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers More Definitions → |
| syndic | 1. one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions More Definitions → |
| stooge | 1. cruise in slow or routine flights 2. act as the stooge More Definitions → |
| smooch | 1. an enthusiastic kiss 2. snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others More Definitions → |
| svelte | 1. being of delicate or slender build More Definitions → |
| silvan | 1. a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods 2. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions More Definitions → |
| shrift | 1. the act of being shriven More Definitions → |
| serger | 1. a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch More Definitions → |