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60 words & definitions

straddle verb
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
stench noun
A very bad smell
straggler noun
A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place
stubble noun
Short stalks of growth
stash verb
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place
stunt verb
Prevent from growing or developing properly
stingy adjective
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
stodgy adjective
Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes
stuffy adjective
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation
stumble verb
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall
strut verb
To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
stigma noun
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
stamina noun
The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
stifle verb
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion
stink verb
Have a strong unpleasant smell
stampede verb
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
stark adjective
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other
strife noun
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
stray verb
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
stun verb
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state
streak verb
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
startle verb
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm
stammer verb
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
stunning adjective
Extremely beautiful or attractive
stilted adjective
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
strangle verb
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
stomp verb
To step on something with force.
stranded adjective
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money
stately adjective
An attitude that commands respect
stuck adjective
Unable to move.
stoop verb
To bend one's body forwards and downwards
strategic adjective
Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal
stubborn adjective
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
stash noun
A secret store of something
stunt noun
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
stumble noun
An act of stumbling
stink noun
A strong unpleasant smell; a stench
streak noun
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
standoffish adjective
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.
standstill noun
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
steeped adjective
Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief.
stellar adjective
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.
stickler adjective
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.
stiff adjective
Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.
stopgap noun
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.
stout adjective
Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.
streamline verb
To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.
strenuous adjective
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.
strewn adjective
Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.
stride noun
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.
stride verb
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
stringent adjective
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.
stuff verb
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.
steep adjective
Rising or falling at a sharp angle.
stature adjective
The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation
status noun
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.
steadfast adjective
Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.
stranglehold noun
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
stuff noun
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
stonewall verb
To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.