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successible

/səkˈsɛsɪbəl/ [successible]

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

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succumb

/səˈkʌm/ [succumb]

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

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sudation

/suːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ [sudation]

[noun] The act or process of sweating or perspiring.

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suffer a loss

/ˈsʌf.ər ə lɔs/ [suffer a loss]

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

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suffer a setback

/ˈsʌf.ər ə ˈset.bæk/ [suffer a setback]

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

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suggestions

/səɡˈdʒɛstʃənz/ [suggestions]

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

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suitability

/ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/ [suitability]

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

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sulfur electron configuration diagram

/ˈsʌlfər ɪˈlɛktrɒn kɒnfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən ˈdaɪəɡræm/ [sulfur electron configuration diagram]

[noun] 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.

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sum of triangle angles

/sʌm ʌv ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl ˈæŋ.ɡəlz/ [sum of triangle angles]

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

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summary

/ˈsʌm.ə.ri/ [summary]

[noun] A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

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summon

/ˈsʌm.ən/ [summon]

[verb] To authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present.

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summoned

/ˈsʌm.ənd/ [summoned]

[verb] To authoritatively or urgently call someone to be present, especially as a defendant, witness, or to perform a duty.

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sun kissed

/ˈsʌn.kɪst/ [sun kissed]

[adjective] Having a healthy, glowing appearance resulting from exposure to the sun, or (of a place) receiving a large amount of sunlight.

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sunbather

/ˈsʌnˌbeɪ.ðər/ [sunbather]

[noun] A person who sits or lies in the sun to tan their skin.

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sunbeams through leaves

/ˈsʌn.biːmz θruː liːvz/ [sunbeams through leaves]

[noun] The visible shafts or rays of sunlight that pierce through the canopy of a tree or forest, creating a dappled light effect.

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sunder

/ˈsʌndər/ [sunder]

[verb] To split apart, break, or sever, especially by force or violence.

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superior

/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/ [superior]

[adjective] Higher in rank, status, or quality; better than others.

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supermarket

/ˈsuː.pərˌmɑːr.kɪt/

[noun] A large self-service store selling a wide variety of food and household goods.

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