English to English Dictionary

sphere

A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.

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.

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.