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splurge verb
To spend money freely or extravagantly
spurn verb
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt
sputter verb
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
squabble verb
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
squander verb
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
squawk verb
(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise
squelch verb
To inhibit or suppress
squirm verb
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
squish verb
The act of crushing something that is soft
splotch noun
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid
spree noun
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind
squalor noun
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
spoof verb
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
sprawl verb
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
squiggle verb
To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm
squint verb
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 light
spunky adjective
Courageous and determined
spry adjective
(especially of an old person) active; lively
squalid adjective
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
squeamish adjective
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood
squat verb
To 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
squirt verb
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
squeak verb
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
squeal verb
Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
sprinkle verb
Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)
spooky adjective
An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear.
spurt noun
A sudden and forceful gush of water.
sprout verb
(of a plant) put forth shoots
stagger verb
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
stagnate adjective
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
staid adjective
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
stagnant adjective
Showing no activity; dull and sluggish
spurious adjective
False and incorrect
sprawling adjective
Spread out over a large area.
spontaneous adjective
Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment
spotty adjective
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.
squawk noun
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
spoof noun
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect
sprawl noun
An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out
squiggle noun
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
squint noun
An act or instance of squinting
squirt noun
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
squeak noun
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
squeal noun
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
sprinkle noun
A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface
sprout noun
A shoot of a plant
splinter noun
A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object.
splinter verb
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.
sporadic adjective
Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances.
sprint noun
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
sprint verb
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
spurt verb
To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.
squash verb
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.
squeeze verb
To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.
stabilize verb
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.
staggering adjective
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme.
spoilsport noun
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
stalemate noun
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
spotlight verb
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
spontaneous adjective
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause.