Words Starting with “S”

All water located beneath the ground surface, including soil moisture, groundwater, and permafrost moisture.

A permanent reference point or monument installed underground, used in surveying, geology, and civil engineering to measure elevation, subsidence, or tectonic movement.

Taking away a number or amount from another to calculate the difference.

The process or skill of taking one number or amount away from another.

Lower than zero, especially in reference to temperatures measured on the Celsius or Fahrenheit scales.

To achieve a goal or outcome with exceptional, highly visible, or impressive results.

Capable of inheriting, succeeding to, or following in the place of another, especially regarding titles, property, or rights.

Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

Characterized by brevity and clarity; expressed in few words without unnecessary detail.

The act or process of sweating or perspiring.

To experience a financial deficit, a defeat in a competition, or the death of a loved one.

To experience a delay, reversal, or obstacle that hinders progress toward a goal or recovery.

An idea, plan, or action that is proposed for consideration or adoption.

The quality or state of being appropriate, fitting, or suitable for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.

A visual representation, such as a Bohr model or orbital box diagram, showing the arrangement of electrons in the energy levels and subshells of a sulfur atom.

The total measurement obtained when the three interior angles of a triangle are added together, which equals 180 degrees in Euclidean geometry.

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

To authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present.