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60 words & definitions

snicker verb
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh.
snigger verb
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh
snoop verb
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs
snuggle verb
To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position
spew verb
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
splatter verb
When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters.
sot noun
A habitual drunkard
spate noun
A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession
sneer verb
To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.
snub verb
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
sob verb
Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
snide adjective
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
snippy adjective
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way
sniveling adjective
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people
snooty adjective
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
soggy adjective
Wet and soft
spiffy adjective
Smart in appearance; fashionable
splendid adjective
Magnificent; very impressive
snippet noun
A small piece or brief extract
sniper noun
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place
splendor noun
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
snug adjective
Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold
spasm noun
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
snob noun
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class
sourpuss noun
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
somber adjective
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
sparkle verb
To shine brightly with flashes of light
sniff verb
To draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt
spectacular adjective
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
snooze verb
Have a short, light sleep
sparse adjective
Thinly dispersed or scattered
sniffles noun
An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying
splash verb
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops
sopping adjective
Extremely wet
sordid adjective
Dirty and unpleasant.
soak verb
To make something very wet
spellbound adjective
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
spendthrift noun
Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it
snub noun
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
sob noun
An act or sound of sobbing
snooze noun
A short, light sleep, especially during the day
splash noun
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
sober adjective
Serious and thoughtful in mood or behavior, not playful or exaggerated; or not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; clear-minded.
sobering adjective
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.
soothe verb
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.
sophisticated adjective
Complex or intricate, often in a clever or subtle way.
sorrow noun
A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.
spark noun
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
speck noun
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
spectrum noun
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
spicy adjective
Having a strong, hot flavor from spices like chili or pepper.
spin verb
To turn around quickly on a central point or axis.
spiteful adjective
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy.
spacious adjective
Having plenty of room; large, wide, roomy.
speechless adjective
Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.
soar verb
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
snore verb
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
solitude noun
The state or situation of being isolated and alone.
solemn adjective
Very serious and formal in manner and expression.
speculate verb
To form a theory about a subject without firm evidence.