English to English Dictionary

squawk

A loud, harsh, or abrupt noise, such as that made by a bird.

stamina

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

standard-issue

Official, conventional, or typical of what is normally supplied or expected.

stanza

A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.

starch

An odorless, tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes.

status-report

A summary that describes the current state, progress, or condition of a project, task, or operation.

steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

step-aside

An act of resigning from a position or relinquishing responsibility in favor of someone else.

stewardship

The job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.

stiletto

A short dagger with a tapering blade.

stocky

Broad and solidly built; sturdy and relatively short in stature.

stratum-corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.