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Showing 18 of 361 words/ˈspaɪt.fəl/ [spiteful]
[adjective] Showing or caused by malice; eager to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
/ˈsplɛn.dɪd.li/ [splendidly]
[adverb] In a magnificent, impressive, or excellent manner.
/splɪt dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ [split decision]
[noun] A judgment or verdict in a contest, competition, or debate where the panel of judges is not unanimous, with a majority favoring one side and a minority favoring the other.
/spɔɪld/ [spoiled]
[adjective] Having the character or behavior of a person, especially a child, who has been treated with excessive indulgence and lacks discipline.
/ˌspɔːr.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ [sporulation]
[noun] The formation of spores, or the process of releasing spores, especially as a means of reproduction or survival under unfavorable environmental conditions in bacteria, fungi, and protozoans.
/ˈsprɪntɪd/ [sprinted]
[verb] Ran or moved at a very high speed for a short distance, typically as part of a race or to reach a destination quickly.
/sprɪnts/ [sprints]
[noun] Short, fast races or periods of intense physical or mental activity.
/ˈspʌdnɪk/ [spudnik]
[noun] A humorous, playful term for a potato, often used in culinary contexts or space-themed jokes.
/spʌn/
[verb] Past tense and past participle of 'spin' (to draw out and twist fibers into thread or yarn).
/ˌskwaadron ˈliːdə/ [sqn ldr]
[noun] A commissioned officer rank in the Royal Air Force and many other air forces, ranking above a flight lieutenant and below a wing commander, equivalent to a major in the army.
/ˈskwɒd.rən ˈliː.dər/ [squadron leader]
[noun] A commissioned officer rank in the Royal Air Force and several other air forces, ranking above flight lieutenant and below wing commander, typically commanding a squadron.
/skwiːl/ [squeal]
[verb] To make a long, high-pitched cry or noise.
/skwɛltʃt/ [squelched]
[verb] Made a soft, sucking sound, such as that made by walking through deep mud or wet shoes.
/ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/ [stabilize]
[verb] To make or become unlikely to change, fail, or decline; to hold steady.
/stɑːf/ [staff]
[noun] The group of people employed by a company, organization, or institution.
/ˈstæɡ.ər/ [stagger]
[verb] To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
/ˈstɔːlwərt/ [stalwarts]
[noun] Loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporters or participants in an organization or team.
/stæmp/ [stamp]
[noun] A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to an object to indicate that a fee has been paid, especially for postal service.