Words Starting with “S”

To exceed or be greater than in amount, degree, or quality; to go beyond the limits of.

Feeling or showing mild shock or wonder due to an unexpected event or discovery.

The historical event marking the effective conclusion of the American Civil War, symbolizing the defeat of the Confederacy and the beginning of the reunification of the United States.

Located or existing all around a particular place, person, or object; neighboring or ambient.

To examine and record the area and features of an area of land so as to construct a map, plan, or description.

A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.

The action of stopping something either temporarily or permanently; the state of being temporarily withheld.

To suffer, experience, or receive a severe setback, misfortune, or physical hit.

A continuous and prolonged discharge of weapons, maintained over a significant period rather than in short, sporadic bursts.

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Promotional merchandise, typically branded with a company logo, given away for free at events or conferences.

Used as an exclamation to express surprise, certainty, or to make a mild oath.

Having a dark complexion, color, or cast, often associated with being tanned by the sun.

To hit or strike sharply with a quick, sweeping motion, typically with an open hand or a flat instrument.

A knitted or crocheted garment, typically with long sleeves, worn over the upper body for warmth.

The act of secreting moisture through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, or nervousness.

A state of peaceful, pleasurable relaxation in which one is deliberately unoccupied.

A tropical trailing plant of the bindweed family that produces thick, sweet, edible orange-fleshed tuberous roots.