S Flashcards
Subconscious
the part of your mind that notices and remembers information when you are not actively trying to do so, and influences your behaviour even though you do not realize it: The memory was buried deep within my subconscious.
State
condition of being (that someone or something is in)
an agitated or anxious condition.
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
an organized political community or area forming part of a federal republic.
another term for United States.
of, provided by, or concerned with the civil government of a country.
the civil government of a country.
pomp and ceremony associated with monarchy or high levels of government.
an impression taken from an etched or engraved plate at a particular stage
a particular printed version of the first edition of a book
used or done on ceremonial occasions; involving the ceremony associated with a head of state.
express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.
specify the facts of (a case) for consideration.
present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition.
Significance
Meaningfulness
Spirituality
The unseen. Energy
domain of imagination
Sham
Pretense
Supersede
Superseed
Replace
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
Substance
That which underlies all outward manifestations ; the essence ; the essential reality ; the thing in
itself,
Substantial
of considerable importance
concerning the essentials of something
Actually existing; being the essential element; being real
Spirit
The highest conception of infinite living mind. The real essence. Living mind
Spurn
Spuhrn
reject with disdain or contempt
Snub
Snuhb
rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully.
an act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something.
check the movement of (a horse or boat), especially by a rope wound around a post.
(of a person’s or animal’s nose) short and turned up at the end.
Splurge
an act of spending money freely or extravagantly.
a large or excessive amount of something.
Strata
a series of layers of rock in the ground.
a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income.
State territory
A body of people, living in a defined territory, organized politically (with a government).
Sovereignty
Supreme and absolute power within its own territory and can decide its own foreign and domestic polices
Stimuli
Perceptual/real-time inputs that evoke responses.
Stimulus
A perceptual/real-time input that evokes a response
Signify
be an indication of.
Satire
the ridicule, expose, and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Schema
a representation of a plan or theory in the form of an outline or model.
Shabby
in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.
Substrate
an underlying substance or layer.
Seminal
strongly influencing later developments
relating to or denoting semen.
Shriek
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.
a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
Sulky
refusing to smile or be pleasant to people, usually because you are angry about something
Sputter
make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault.
speak in a series of incoherent bursts as a result of indignation or some other strong emotion.
Significant
sufficiently great
Having meaning
Second amendment
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms
Strategy
Manner of action
Step
a course of actions or an action
Social norms
informal rules based on customs, traditions, and expectations for how people should behave within a group or culture
Social
Pertaining to society
Societal
Social (pedantic. The collective)
Senate
Each state equally represented
Sacrilegious
involving or committing sacrilege.
Sacrilege
violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred
Substratum
an underlying layer or substance, in particular a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground
a foundation or basis of something.
Substantially
To a significant extent
for the most part; essentially.
Superordinate
a thing that represents a superior order or category within a system of classification.
superior in status.
Subordinate
lower in rank or position
a person under the authority or control of another within an organization
treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else
make subservient to or dependent on something else.
Standard deviation
On average, how far each score lies from the mean
a statistical measurement of how spread out a set of values are around their mean
Special relativity
It deals with the speed of light and the motion of objects
Specifically
Exactly and clearly
Superstition
excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings.
a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief.
Stratum
a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground.
a thin layer within any structure.
a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income.
Stratified
formed or arranged into strata or layers.
(of a society) divided into levels or classes based on social status, education, or income.
Scuttle
run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps.
sink (one’s own ship) deliberately by holing it or opening its seacocks to let water in.
deliberately cause (a plan) to fail.
Straight ticket voting
Allows voters to choose a party’s entire slate of candidates with just a single ballot mark
Split ticket voting or split the ticket
Vote for candidates of more than one party
Sabotaging
To intentionally do something that stops someone from achieving what they want or stops something from developing as it should
Self-consciousness
We know exactly how and where we can be hurt, and why
Should
Sort of need to
Strenuously
in a way that requires great physical exertion.
with great effort and determination.
Scrape
push or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter.
make (a hollow) by scraping away soil or rock.
a place where soil has been scraped away, especially a shallow hollow formed in the ground by a bird during a courtship display or for nesting
rub or cause to rub by accident against a rough or hard surface, causing damage or injury.
an injury or mark caused by scraping
draw or move (something) along or over something else, making a harsh noise.
move with or make a harsh scraping sound.
an act or sound of scraping.
play a violin or similar stringed instrument tunelessly.
draw one’s hair tightly back off the forehead.
narrowly pass by or through something.
barely manage to succeed in a particular undertaking.
collect or accumulate something with difficulty.
try to save as much money as possible; economize
manage to live with difficulty.
copy (data) from a website using a computer program
Sound bite
a short extract from a recorded interview, chosen for its pungency or appropriateness.
Swamp
an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
used to emphasize the degree to which a piece of ground is waterlogged.
overwhelm or flood with water.
(of a boat) become overwhelmed with water and sink.
overwhelm with an excessive amount of something; inundate.
Sonnet
A poem of 14 lines that follow a specific pattern or rhyme and meter
Shrewd
Marked by clever discerning awareness
Swing states
Those in US presidential elections that could potentially be won by either candidate.
Sweepstake
a form of gambling, especially on horse races, in which all the stakes are divided among the winners.
a race on which money is bet and divided among the winners.
a promotional drawing in which prizes are given away at no charge to the participants
a prize or prizes won in a sweepstakes.
Statute
A written law passed by a legislative body
A rule of an organization or institution
Splinter group
A small organization, typically a political party, that has branched off from an existing (and usually larger) political party
Spiffy
smart in appearance.
Specialize
concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill.
confine oneself to providing a particular product or service.
make a habit of engaging in a particular activity.
adapt or set apart (an organ or part) to serve a special function or to suit a particular way of life.
Surrender value
the actual amount of money you will receive if you choose to terminate a permanent life insurance policy before its maturity date, or before you die
Stipulate
demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.
Substandard
below the usual or required standard.
another term for nonstandard.
Settlement
an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.
a formal arrangement made between the parties to a lawsuit in order to resolve it, especially out of court.
a place, typically one that has hitherto been uninhabited, where people establish a community
the process of settling in a new community.
the action of allowing or helping people to establish settlements.
an arrangement whereby property passes to a succession of people as dictated by the settlor
the amount or property given.
the action or process of settling an account
subsidence of the ground or a structure built on it
Solicit
ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.
ask (someone) for something.
accost someone and offer one’s or someone else’s services as a prostitute.
Sociology
the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
the study of social problems.
Subsidy
a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
a sum of money granted to support an arts organization or other undertaking held to be in the public interest
a grant or contribution of money.
a parliamentary grant to the sovereign for state needs.
a tax levied on a particular occasion.
Snob
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.
a person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of other people.
Sunder
split apart
Scattershot
denoting something that is broad but random and haphazard in its range.
Smite
strike with a firm blow.
be strongly attracted to someone or something.
Squander
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost.
Slate
cover (something, especially a roof) with slates.
schedule; plan.
nominate (someone) as a candidate for an office or post.
identify (a movie take) using a slate.
Squirm
wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
show or feel embarrassment or shame.
Short-tempered
quick to lose one’s temper.
Second nature
a characteristic or habit in someone that appears to be instinctive because that person has behaved in a particular way so often.
Subliminal
(of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone’s mind without their being aware of it.
State of the art
the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest technology, ideas, and features
belonging or relating to the most recent stage of technological development; having or using the latest techniques or equipment.
Sight-read
read and perform (music) at sight, without preparation.
Sugarcoat
coat (an item of food) with sugar.
make superficially attractive or acceptable.
make excessively sentimental.
Sobering
creating a more serious, sensible, or solemn mood.
Sober
make or become sober after drinking alcohol.
make or become sober after drinking alcohol.
Subsume
include or absorb (something) in something else.
Spite
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend (someone).
Symbolic interpretation
assigning deeper, often non-literal meanings to objects, actions, or events
Self-referential
making reference to itself or oneself.
(of a literary or other creative work) making reference to itself, its author or creator, or their other work.
Sustenance
food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence
Sorrowful
feeling or showing grief.
causing grief.
Sensible
(of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
(of a person) possessing or displaying prudence.
(of an object) practical and functional rather than decorative.
readily perceived; appreciable.
able to notice or appreciate; not unaware of.
Secular
denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
(of clergy) not subject to or bound by religious rule; not belonging to or living in a monastic or other order.
of or denoting slow changes in the motion of the sun or planets.
(of a fluctuation or trend) occurring or persisting over an indefinitely long period.
occurring once every century or similarly long period (used especially in reference to celebratory games in ancient Rome).
a secular priest.
Slumber
sleep
a sleep.
Sacrament
(in the Christian Church) a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism, the Eucharist and (in the Roman Catholic and many Orthodox Churches) penance and the anointing of the sick.
(in Roman Catholic use) the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread or Host.
a thing of mysterious and sacred significance; a religious symbol.
Salvific
leading to salvation.
Subsidized
(of an organization or activity) supported financially.
having part of the cost of production paid in order to keep the selling price low.
Spectacles
another term for glasses.
Spectacle
a visually striking performance or display.
an event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact
Statuesque
(especially of a woman) attractively tall and dignified.
Scrub
rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
remove dirt by rubbing hard.
thoroughly clean one’s hands and arms, especially before performing surgery.
cancel or abandon (something).
remove impurities from (gas or vapor).
(of a rider) rub the arms and legs urgently on a horse’s neck and flanks to urge it to move faster.
Satisfaction
fulfillment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.
the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation or claim.
what is felt to be owed or due to one, especially in reparation of an injustice or wrong.
Christ’s atonement for sin.
the opportunity to defend one’s honor in a duel.
Security
the state of being free from danger or threat.
the safety of a state or organization against criminal activity such as terrorism, theft, or espionage.
procedures followed or measures taken to ensure the safety of a state or organization.
the state of feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.
a thing deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfillment of an undertaking or the repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in case of default.
a certificate attesting credit, the ownership of stocks or bonds, or the right to ownership connected with tradable derivatives.
a private police force that guards a building, campus, park, etc.
Suggestive
tending to suggest an idea.
indicative or evocative.
making someone think of sex and sexual relationships.
Snare
a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord.
a thing likely to lure or tempt someone into harm or error.
length of wire, gut, or hide stretched across a drumhead to produce a rattling sound.
short for snare drum.
a wire loop for severing polyps or other growths.
catch (a bird or mammal) in a snare.
catch or trap (someone).
Semitism
the fact or quality of being Jewish; Jewishness.
advocacy for or support of Jewish interests or culture.
Scrawny
(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony.
(of vegetation) meager or stunted.
Spring
move or jump suddenly or rapidly upward or forward.
move rapidly or suddenly from a constrained position by or as if by the action of a spring.
operate suddenly by means of a mechanism.
cause (a game bird) to rise from cover.
bring about the escape or release of (a prisoner).
originate or arise from.
appear suddenly or unexpectedly from.
present or propose something suddenly or unexpectedly to (someone).
suddenly develop or appear.
(especially of wood) become warped or split.
pay for, especially as a treat for someone else.
Singlet
a piece of clothing without sleeves that is worn on the top part of the body under clothes, or for playing particular sports.
Springy
springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched; elastic.
(of movements) light and confident.
Speakwrite
a machine that transcribes speech into text
Shrift
confession, especially to a priest.
absolution by a priest.
Stead
the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in referring to a substitute).
Stand someone in good stead: be advantageous or useful to someone over time or in the future.
Secularize
convert from religious to secular possession or use.
dissociate or separate from religious or spiritual concerns.
Slide
move along a smooth surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
move (something) along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
move smoothly, quickly, or unobtrusively.
change gradually to a worse condition or lower level.
Subtlety
the quality or state of being subtle.
a subtle distinction, feature, or argument.
Subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
(of a mixture or effect) delicately complex and understated.
making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.
capable of making fine distinctions.
arranged in an ingenious and elaborate way.
Swarm
a large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones.
a large number of honeybees that leave a hive en masse with a newly fertilized queen in order to establish a new colony.
a large number of people or things.
a series of similar-sized earthquakes occurring together, typically near a volcano.
a large number of minor celestial objects occurring together in space, especially a dense shower of meteors.
(of insects) move in or form a swarm.
(of honeybees, ants, or termites) issue from the nest in large numbers with a newly fertilized queen in order to found new colonies.
move somewhere in large numbers.
Stroke
an act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow.
a method of striking the ball in sports or games.
the sound made by a striking clock.
a mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush in one direction across paper or canvas.
an act of moving one’s hand across a surface with gentle pressure.
a movement, especially one of a series, in which something moves out of its position and back into it; a beat.
the rhythm to which a series of repeated movements is performed.
a movement of the arms and legs forming one of a series in swimming
style of moving the arms and legs in swimming.
(in rowing) the mode or action of moving the oar.
the oar or oarsman nearest the stern of a boat, setting the timing for the other rowers.
a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis.
move one’s hand with gentle pressure over (a surface, especially hair, fur, or skin), typically repeatedly; caress.
apply (something) to a surface using a gentle movement.
reassure or flatter (someone), especially in order to gain their cooperation
act as the stroke of (a boat or crew).
hit or kick (a ball) smoothly and deliberately.
score (a run or point) by hitting or kicking a ball smoothly.
At a stroke: by a single action having immediate effect.
Security council
a United Nations (UN) organ that’s responsible for maintaining international peace and security
Scrounge
seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth.
Sympathetically
in a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.
in a way that shows approval of or favor toward an idea or action.
in a way that attracts the liking of others.
in a sensitive or appropriate way.
Subsidiary
less important than but related or supplementary to something.
(of a company) controlled by a holding or parent company.
a company controlled by a holding company
a thing that is of lesser importance than but related to something else.
Seldom
not common; infrequent.
Stout
(of a person) somewhat fat or of heavy build.
(of an object) strong and thick.
(of an act, quality, or person) brave and determined
a kind of strong, dark beer brewed with roasted malt or barley.
Stir
move a spoon or other implement around in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly.
add an ingredient to (a liquid or other substance) by mixing it in with a spoon or other implement.
move or cause to move slightly.
(of a person or animal) rise or wake from sleep.
leave or go out of (a place).
begin or cause to begin to be active or to develop.
arouse strong feeling in (someone); move or excite.
arouse or prompt (a feeling or memory) or inspire (the imagination).
Sidelong
directed to or from one side.
to or from one side; sideways.
Splendid
magnificent; very impressive.
excellent; very good.
Scuffle
a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
an act or sound of moving in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner.
engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
move in a hurried, confused, or awkward way, making a rustling or shuffling sound.
(of an animal or person) move (something) in a scrambling or confused manner.
Slog
work hard over a period of time.
walk or move with difficulty or effort.
hit forcefully and typically wildly, especially in boxing.
Saccharine
excessively sweet or sentimental.
relating to or containing sugar; sugary.
another term for saccharin.
Saccharin
a sweet-tasting synthetic compound used in food and drink as a substitute for sugar.
Shuffle
walk by dragging one’s feet along or without lifting them fully from the ground.
shift one’s position while sitting or move one’s feet while standing, typically because of boredom, nervousness, or embarrassment.
put part of one’s body into (an item of clothing), typically in a clumsy way.
rearrange (a deck of cards) by sliding the cards over each other quickly
move (people or things) around so as to occupy different positions or to be in a different order.
play or arrange (tracks on a music player) in a random order.
sort or look through (a number of things) hurriedly
get out of (a difficult situation) in an underhanded or evasive manner.
Sabotage
deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
the action of sabotaging something.
Sinecure
a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
Slum
a squalid and overcrowded urban street or district inhabited by very poor people.
a house or building unfit for human habitation.
spend time at a lower social level than one’s own through curiosity or for charitable purposes.
put up with conditions that are less comfortable or of a lower quality than one is used to.
Seamed
(of stockings or tights) having seams running up the back of the legs.
(of a garment) made in such a way as to have a visible seam or seams.
(of a person’s face) having many lines or wrinkles.
Seam
a line along which two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article
a line where the edges of two pieces of wood, wallpaper, or another material touch each other.
a long thin indentation or scar.
an underground layer, as of ore or coal.
sew the seam of or join with a seam.
make a long, narrow indentation in.
Sagging
sinking or bulging downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength.
hanging down loosely or unevenly.
becoming weaker; declining.
Sag
sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength.
hang down loosely or unevenly.
(of a ship) bend longitudinally so that the middle is lower than the ends.
decline to a lower level, usually temporarily.
a downward curve or bulge in a structure caused by weakness or excessive weight or pressure.
the amount of a sag, measured as the perpendicular distance from the middle of the curve to the straight line between the two supporting points.
a decline, especially a temporary one.
Sag off: position oneself closer to the basket when guarding an opposing player.
Sloping
inclined from a horizontal or vertical line.
Shudder
(of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion.
(especially of a vehicle, machine, or building) shake or vibrate violently.
an act of shuddering.
Give someone the shudders: cause someone to feel repugnance or fear
I shudder to think: used to convey that something is too unpleasant to contemplate
Self-consistency
the state of having all the parts of something agree with each other.
String
material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length.
a piece of string used to tie around or attach to something.
a piece of catgut or similar material interwoven with others to form the head of a sports racket.
a length of catgut or wire on a musical instrument, producing a note by vibration.
the stringed instruments in an orchestra.
relating to or consisting of stringed instruments.
a set of things tied or threaded together on a thin cord.
a sequence of similar items or events.
a linear sequence of characters, words, or other data.
a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food, such as a tough elongated piece connecting the two halves of a bean pod.
short for stringboard.
a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having the dynamical properties of a flexible loop.
a hypothetical threadlike concentration of energy
hang (something) so that it stretches in a long line.
thread (a series of small objects) on a string.
be arranged in a long line.
fit a string or strings to (a musical instrument, a racket, or a bow).
remove the strings from (a bean).
No strings attached: used to show that an offer or opportunity carries no special conditions or restrictions
On a string: under one’s control or influence.
String along: mislead someone deliberately over a length of time, especially about one’s intentions.
String out: stretch out into a long line
String together: add items to one another to form a series or coherent whole
String up: hang something up on strings.
Solitude
the state or situation of being alone.
a lonely or uninhabited place.
Spare
additional to what is required for ordinary use.
not currently in use or occupied.
with no excess fat; thin.
elegantly simple.
meager; nearly inadequate.
an item kept in case another item of the same type is lost, broken, or worn out.
a spare tire.
give (something of which one has enough) to (someone); afford to give to
make free or available.
refrain from killing, injuring, or distressing.
refrain from inflicting (something) on (someone).
try to ensure or satisfy one’s own comfort or needs.
Spare no effort: do everything one possibly can in order to achieve something.
Spare nor expense: pay any amount of money in order to achieve something
To spare: left over
Stimulus-response association
a learned connection between a specific stimulus (sensory input) and a particular response (behavioral output), where the presence of the stimulus automatically triggers the associated response, essentially creating a predictable pattern of behavior; this concept is central to classical conditioning in psychology and is often abbreviated as “S-R association.”
Sordid
involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
dirty or squalid.
Squalid
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
showing or involving a contemptible lack of moral standards.
Swarming
moving in or forming a large or dense group.
Staggering
deeply shocking; astonishing.
Stagger
walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
continue in existence or operation uncertainly or precariously.
astonish or deeply shock.
arrange (events, payments, hours, etc.) so that they do not occur at the same time; spread over a period of time.
arrange (objects or parts of an object) in a zigzag order or so that they are not in line.
Stallkeeper
one who manages a stall at which articles are sold
Sister-in-law
the sister of one’s husband or wife.
the wife of one’s sibling or sibling-in-law.
Sufficiently
to an adequate degree; enough.
Swear
make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case.
take (an oath).
take a solemn oath as to the truth of (a statement).
use language of a kind regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech in order to express anger or other strong emotion.
a word regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech; a swear word.
Swear blind: affirm something emphatically.
Swear up and down: affirm something emphatically
Stacked
(of a number of things) put or arranged in a stack or stacks.
(of a place or surface) filled or covered with goods.
(of a machine) having sections that are arranged vertically.
(of a heel) made from thin layers of wood, plastic, or another material glued one on top of the other.
(of a deck of cards) shuffled or arranged dishonestly so as to gain an unfair advantage.
(of a woman) having large breasts.
(of a person) having a highly developed muscular physique.
(of a task) placed in a queue for subsequent processing.
(of a stream of data) stored in such a way that the most recently stored item is the first to be retrieved.
Strip
remove all coverings from.
remove the clothes from (someone).
take off one’s clothes.
pull or tear off (a garment or covering).
remove bark and branches from (a tree).
remove (paint or varnish) from (a surface).
remove the stems from (tobacco).
milk (a cow) to the last drop.
leave bare of accessories or fittings.
remove the accessory fittings of or take apart (a machine, motor vehicle, etc.) to inspect or adjust it.
deprive someone of (rank, power, or property).
sell off (the assets of a company) for profit.
divest (a bond) of its interest coupons so that it and they may be sold separately.
tear the thread or teeth from (a screw, gearwheel, etc.).
(of a screw, gearwheel, etc.) lose its thread or teeth.
(of a bullet) be fired from a rifled gun without spin owing to a loss of surface.
an act of undressing, especially in a striptease.
used for or involving the performance of stripteases.
a long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material.
a long, narrow area of land.
a main road in or leading out of a town that is lined with shops, restaurants, and other facilities.
steel or other metal in the form of narrow flat bars.
a comic strip.
Slatternly
dirty and untidy (typically used of a woman or her appearance).
Steeple
a church tower and spire.
a spire on the top of a church tower or roof.
Spasm
a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.
a sudden and brief spell of an activity or sensation.
prolonged involuntary muscle contraction.
experience sudden involuntary muscular contractions; twitch convulsively.
Squall
a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.
a loud cry.
(of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously.
Suicide
death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior
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, or other bodily movement.
cross (a particular stretch of water) by swimming.
float on or at the surface of a liquid.
cause to float or move across water.
be immersed in or covered with liquid.
appear to reel or whirl before one’s eyes.
experience a dizzily confusing sensation in one’s head.
an act or period of swimming.
a pool in a river that is a particularly good spot for fishing.
In the swim: involved in or aware of current affairs or events.
Swim against the tide: act against the prevailing opinion or tendency
Swim with the tide: act in accordance with the prevailing opinion or tendency.
Stack
a pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged.
a large quantity of something.
a rectangular or cylindrical pile of hay or straw or of grain in sheaf.
a vertical arrangement of stereo or guitar amplification equipment.
a number of aircraft flying in circles at different altitudes around the same point while waiting for permission to land at an airport.
units of shelving in part of a library, used to store books compactly.
a set of storage locations that store data in such a way that the most recently stored item is the first to be retrieved.
a chimney, especially one on a factory, or a vertical exhaust pipe on a vehicle.
arrange (a number of things) in a pile, typically a neat one.
fill or cover (a place or surface) with piles of things, typically neat ones.
cause (an aircraft) to fly in circles while waiting for permission to land at an airport.
shuffle or arrange (a deck of cards) dishonestly so as to gain an unfair advantage.
used to refer to a situation which is such that an unfavorable or a favorable outcome is overwhelmingly likely.
(in snowboarding) fall over.
Stack arms: place a number of rifles with their butts on the ground and the muzzles together.
Stack up: arrange a number of things in a pile, typically a neat one
Summons
an order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing it.
an authoritative or urgent call to someone to be present or to do something.
serve (someone) with a summons.
Summon
authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present, especially as a defendant or witness in a law court
urgently demand (help).
call people to attend (a meeting).
bring to the surface (a particular quality or reaction) from within oneself.
call an image to mind.
Scrap
a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.
bits of uneaten food left after a meal, especially when fed to animals.
used to emphasize the lack or smallness of something.
a small person or animal, especially one regarded with affection or sympathy.
a particularly small thing of its kind.
discarded metal for reprocessing.
any waste articles or discarded material, especially that which can be put to another purpose.
discard or remove from service (a retired, old, or inoperative vehicle, vessel, or machine), especially so as to convert it to scrap metal.
abolish or cancel (something, especially a plan, policy, or law) that is now regarded as unnecessary, unwanted, or unsuitable.
a fight or quarrel, especially a minor or spontaneous one.
engage in a minor fight or quarrel.
compete fiercely.
Stunned
so shocked that one is temporarily unable to react; astonished.
Stun
knock unconscious or into a dazed or semiconscious state.
astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react.
Solemn
formal and dignified.
not cheerful or smiling; serious.
characterized by deep sincerity.
Sacralize
imbue with or treat as having a sacred character or quality.
Shortcoming
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system.
Shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
be unwilling to do (something difficult).
a person who shirks.
Slope
a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.
a difference in level or sideways position between the two ends or sides of a thing.
a part of the side of a hill or mountain, especially as a place for skiing.
the gradient of a graph at any point.
the transconductance of a valve, numerically equal to the gradient of one of the characteristic curves of the valve.
a person from Asia, especially Vietnam or elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
(of a surface or line) be inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; slant up or down.
place or arrange in a sloping position.
Scrimmage
a confused struggle or fight.
the beginning of each down of play, with the ball placed on the ground between the offensive and defensive lines with its longest axis at right angles to the goal line.
a session in which teams practice by playing a simulated game.
engage in a simulated game.
Shove
push (someone or something) roughly.
make one’s way by pushing someone or something.
put (something) somewhere carelessly or roughly.
used to express angry dismissal of something.
a strong push.
get the shove: be dismissed from a job
give someone the shove: dismiss someone from a job
Shove off: go away
Shove up: move oneself to make room for someone
Solely
not involving anyone or anything else; only.
Sadden
cause to feel sorrow; make unhappy.
Spanner
a wrench.
Subjection
the action of subjecting a country or person to one’s control, or the fact of being subjected.
Supplant
supersede and replace.
Stitching
a row of stitches sewn on to cloth.
the action or work of stitching or sewing.
Stitch
a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
a loop of thread used to join the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
a method of sewing, knitting, or crocheting producing a particular pattern or design.
the smallest item of clothing.
a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise.
make, mend, or join (something) with stitches.
in stitches: laughing uncontrollably.
a stitch in time saves nine: if you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later.
Snuffbox
a small ornamental box for holding snuff.
Spin
turn or cause to turn or whirl around quickly.
(of a person’s head) give a sensation of dizziness.
shape (sheet metal) by pressure applied during rotation on a lathe.
draw out (wool, cotton, or other material) and convert it into threads, either by hand or with machinery.
make (threads) by drawing out and twisting fibers.
(of a spider or a silkworm or other insect) produce (gossamer or silk) or construct (a web or cocoon) by extruding a fine viscous thread from a special gland.
give (a news story or other information) a particular interpretation, especially a favorable one.
fish with a spinner.
a rapid turning or whirling motion.
revolving motion imparted to a ball in a game such as baseball, cricket, tennis, or billiards.
an uncontrolled fast revolving descent of an aircraft, resulting from a stall.
the intrinsic angular momentum of a subatomic particle.
a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure.
a particular bias, interpretation, or point of view, intended to create a favorable (or sometimes, unfavorable) impression when presented to the public.
spin one’s wheels: waste one’s time or efforts
spin a yarn: tell a long, far-fetched story
spin off: (of a parent company) turn a subsidiary into a new and separate company
spin out: make something last as long as possible
Singsong
(of a person’s voice) having a repeated rising and falling rhythm.
a singsong way of speaking.
speak or recite something in a singsong manner.
Susceptible
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
(of a person) easily influenced by feelings or emotions; sensitive.
capable or admitting of.
Switchover
an instance of adopting a new policy, position, way of life, etc.
Sane
(of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.
(of an undertaking or manner) reasonable; sensible.
Schmo
a stupid person.
a hypothetical ordinary man.
Shuddering
characterized or accompanied by violent shaking or vibration.
(of a person’s breathing) unsteady or convulsive, especially as a result of exertion or emotion.
the action or fact of shaking or vibrating violently.
Sodden
saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.
having drunk an excessive amount of a particular alcoholic drink.
saturate (something) with water.
Superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Snivel
cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.
complain in a whining or tearful way.
an act or sound of snivelling.
Sternly
in a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority or exercising discipline.
in a way that is difficult and puts extreme pressure on someone or something.
Snatch
quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.
steal (something) or kidnap (someone) by seizing or grabbing suddenly.
hastily or ineffectually attempt to seize (something)
quickly secure or obtain (something) when a chance presents itself.
eagerly take or accept (an offer or opportunity).
an act of snatching or quickly seizing something
a short spell of doing something.
a fragment of song or talk.
a kidnapping or theft
the rapid raising of a weight from the floor to above the head in one movement.
a woman’s genitals.
Stratagem
a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.
skill in devising plans or schemes; cunning.
Smuggle
move (goods) illegally into or out of a country.
convey (someone or something) somewhere secretly and illicitly.
Smartly
in a manner showing quick-witted intelligence or skill.
in an attractively neat and stylish manner.
in a fashionable and upmarket style.
in a quick or brisk manner.
Shamble
(of a person) move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait.
a slow, shuffling, awkward gait.
Scrubby
inferior in size or quality
Sanctimonious
making a show of being morally superior to other people.
Sententiously
in a way that tries to appear wise, intelligent, or important, especially by expressing moral judgements
Shrivel
wrinkle and contract or cause to wrinkle and contract, especially due to loss of moisture.
lose momentum, will, or desire; become insignificant or ineffectual.
cause to feel worthless or insignificant.
Stirring
causing great excitement or strong emotion; rousing.
an initial sign of activity, movement, or emotion.
Stoop
bend one’s head or body forward and downward.
have the head and shoulders habitually bent forward.
lower one’s moral standards so far as to do something reprehensible.
(of a bird of prey) swoop down on a quarry.
a posture in which the head and shoulders are habitually bent forward.
the downward swoop of a bird of prey.
Stoop (2)
a porch with steps in front of a house or other building.
Stoop (2)
a porch with steps in front of a house or other building.
Supposition
an uncertain belief.
Scattered
occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.
(of a person) distracted or disorganized
(of electromagnetic radiation or particles) deflected or diffused.
Scatter
throw in various random directions.
cover (a surface) with objects thrown or spread randomly over it.
occur or be found at intervals rather than all together.
(of a group of people or animals) separate and move off quickly in different directions.
cause (a group of people or animals) to move off quickly in different directions.
deflect or diffuse (electromagnetic radiation or particles).
(of a pitcher) allow (several hits) at intervals so as to result in little or no scoring.
a small, dispersed amount of something.
the degree to which repeated measurements or observations of a quantity differ.
the scattering of light, other electromagnetic radiation, or particles.
Sway
move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side.
control or influence (a person or course of action).
rule; govern.
a rhythmical movement from side to side.
rule; control.
hold sway: have great power or influence over a particular person, place, or domain
sway up: hoist a mast into position
Stupor
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
Surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly.
Seditious
intending to persuade other people to oppose their government
Speculatively
in a way that shows you are guessing what will happen or what someone is thinking
Stern
(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
(of an act or statement) strict and severe; using extreme measures or terms.
(of competition or opposition) putting someone or something under extreme pressure.
be made of sterner stuff: have a stronger character and be more able to overcome problems than others
the sterner sex: men regarded collectively and in contrast to women
Stern (2)
the rearmost part of a ship or boat.
a person’s bottom.
Sheer
nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).
(especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or nearly so.
(of a fabric) very thin; diaphanous.
perpendicularly
a very fine or diaphanous fabric or article.
Sheer (2)
(typically of a boat or ship) swerve or change course quickly.
avoid or move away from an unpleasant topic.
a sudden deviation from a course, especially by a boat.
the upward slope of a ship’s lines toward the bow and stern.
Snipe
a wading bird of marshes and wet meadows, with brown camouflaged plumage, a long straight bill, and typically a drumming display flight.
shoot at someone from a hiding place, especially accurately and at long range.
make a sly or petty verbal attack.
(in an online auction) place a bid judged to be high enough to win an item just before the bidding is scheduled to close.
outbid (another bidder in an online auction) just before the bidding is scheduled to close.
Spectacular
beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
strikingly large or obvious
an event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects.
Strikingly
in a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
Spellbind
hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; fascinate.
Splendor
magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.
magnificent features or qualities.
Saunter
walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
a leisurely stroll
Subliminally
in a way that is not consciously noticed but still has an influence on it
Statistically
according to or by means of statistics.
Sanctuary
a place of refuge or safety.
a nature reserve
a holy place; a temple or church.
the inmost recess or holiest part of a temple or church.
the part of the chancel of a church containing the high altar.
Stark
severe or bare in appearance or outline.
unpleasantly or sharply clear; impossible to avoid.
complete; sheer.
completely naked.
stiff, rigid, or incapable of movement
physically strong or powerful.
stark naked: completely naked
stark raving mad: completely crazy
Sabbatical
a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.
a long break from work for personal or professional development. It can be paid or unpaid, and can last from a few weeks to a year or more
relating to a sabbatical.
of or appropriate to the sabbath.
Slavishly
in a servile or submissive manner.
in a way that shows no attempt at originality
Stagnant
(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
showing no activity; dull and sluggish.
Slipshod
(typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.
Spontaneously
as a result of a sudden impulse and without premeditation.
without apparent external cause or stimulus.
Semantic
relating to meaning in language or logic.
Syntactic
of or according to syntax.
Syntax
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
a set of rules for or an analysis of the syntax of a language.
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax.
Successor
a person or thing that succeeds another.
