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60 words & definitions

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