Words Starting with “S”

A passage in a fugue in which the subject is imitated or overlapped by another voice before the first has finished, creating a sense of increased tension or urgency.

A thin, flexible cord or thread made of twisted fibers, used for tying, binding, or hanging objects.

The quality of being strict, precise, and exacting, or the state of being financially tight and restricted.

To remove all coverings, clothes, or outer layers from something or someone.

A small, foldable chair on wheels in which a baby or young child is pushed along.

A solid, stable, or reliable base upon which something is built, developed, or supported, whether physically or abstractly.

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Prevented from growing or developing to the usual or expected size or maturity.

Plural form of stunt: a dangerous or difficult action requiring unusual skill, strength, or courage, often performed to impress people.

Unable to think or feel properly due to extreme shock, surprise, or bewilderment.

Lacking intelligence, common sense, or good judgment; foolish or unintelligent.

A person who descends into water, typically using specialized breathing apparatus or equipment, to perform tasks, conduct research, or engage in recreation.

A major seaport and former US naval base located on the western coast of the island of Luzon in the Philippines, known for its strategic deep-water harbor and surrounding economic free port zone.

The action of subjecting a country or person to one's control, or the state of being under the control of another.

A personal view, judgment, or appraisal based on individual feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than on objective facts or evidence.

Lower in rank or position.

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

A stable, fixed marker or coordinate located beneath the ground level, used as a baseline for measuring vertical or horizontal movement, geological strata, or structural settlement.