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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessobriquet
A person's nickname.
sociolinguistics
The descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used, and the effects of language society on the other hand.
solace
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
sovereignty
Supreme power or authority, especially of a state over its own territory.
spellbinding
Holding one's attention completely as though having been put under a spell; fascinating or enchanting.
splutter
To make a series of short, explosive spitting or choking sounds.
sporadic
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
steadfast
Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
stratum-corneum
The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.
subordination
The state of being under the authority, control, or broader significance of another person or thing.
subterfuge
Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.
subvention
An amount of money granted, especially by a government, to assist an organization or undertaking.