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60 words & definitions

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