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Showing 18 of 361 words/səkˈsɛsɪbəl/ [successible]
[adjective] Capable of inheriting, succeeding to, or following in the place of another, especially regarding titles, property, or rights.
/səˈkʌm/ [succumb]
[verb] Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
/suːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ [sudation]
[noun] The act or process of sweating or perspiring.
/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.
/ˈsʌf.ər ə ˈset.bæk/ [suffer a setback]
[idiom] To experience a delay, reversal, or obstacle that hinders progress toward a goal or recovery.
/səɡˈdʒɛstʃənz/ [suggestions]
[noun] An idea, plan, or action that is proposed for consideration or adoption.
/ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/ [suitability]
[noun] The quality or state of being appropriate, fitting, or suitable for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
/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.
/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.
/ˈsʌm.ə.ri/ [summary]
[noun] A brief statement or account of the main points of something.
/ˈsʌm.ən/ [summon]
[verb] To authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present.
/ˈsʌm.ənd/ [summoned]
[verb] To authoritatively or urgently call someone to be present, especially as a defendant, witness, or to perform a duty.
/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.
/ˈsʌnˌbeɪ.ðər/ [sunbather]
[noun] A person who sits or lies in the sun to tan their skin.
/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.
/ˈsʌndər/ [sunder]
[verb] To split apart, break, or sever, especially by force or violence.
/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/ [superior]
[adjective] Higher in rank, status, or quality; better than others.
/ˈsuː.pərˌmɑːr.kɪt/
[noun] A large self-service store selling a wide variety of food and household goods.