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sabadineA crystalline alkaloid which is found in sabadilla seedssabatine(historical, obsolete) A kind of metal shoe, worn as part of a suit of armor.sabelineRelating to the sable.saberageAlternative form of sabrage.sabieite(mineralogy) A trigonal-trapezohedral white mineral containing hydrogen, iron, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.sabineneA liquid bicyclic unsaturated terpene hydrocarbon which is found usually in savin oil. It is the isomer of thujene containing a double bond outside the rings.sabotageTo deliberately destroy or damage something in order to prevent it from being successful.sabuliteAn explosive containing ammonium nitrate, calcium silicide and trinitrotoluene.sabuloseAlternative form of sabulous.sacalineA coarse herb (Fallopia sachalinensis) that is cultivated in the U.S. for forage and for decorative purposes.sackable(of an act) Sufficiently severe to warrant the perpetrator being sacked.sackholeA borehole, bored into sea ice, that collects surface brinesacklikeResembling a sack.sacktimeAlternative form of sack time.sackwiseIn the manner of a sack.safelikeResembling or characteristic of a safe.sagamiteAlternative spelling of sagamité.sagamoreSynonym of sachem.sagelikeResembling a sage (wise person).sagenite(mineralogy) acicular rutile occurring in reticulated forms embedded in quartzsaginate(archaic) To fatten.sagolikeResembling or characteristic of sago.sailable(nautical, of vessels) That can be sailed.saillikeHaving the form of a sailsakhaite(mineralogy) An isometric-gyroidal mineral containing boron, calcium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.salaganeAlternative form of salangane.saleableSomething that can be sold.saleeite(mineralogy) A secondary uranium mineral with the chemical formula Mg(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·10(H₂O).salesite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iodine, and oxygen.salicide(chemistry) A compound of salicin e.g. salicide of potassium, hydrogen salicidesalicineArchaic form of salicin.salienceThe condition of being salient.salikase(biochemistry) An enzyme capable of hydrolyzing salicin to dextrose and saligenin.saliniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of salinize.salinize(ambitransitive) to become or render saltysalivate(intransitive) To produce saliva.saloogieAlternative form of salugi.saltcakeAlternative form of salt cake.saltdomeAlternative form of salt dome.saltlikeResembling salt.saltmineAlternative form of salt mine.salvable(now chiefly forestry) Salvageable, recoverable; allowing for recovery.salvageeOne who is salvaged.samarate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of samarium; any salt containing such an anion.samphireOne of several salt-tolerant plants, some ediblesanativeThat cures or restores; curative or restorative.sancoche(Trinidad and Tobago) A savoury stew of Trinidad and Tobago.sancyiteA variety of trachyandesite.sandable(of a surface) Suitable for sanding.sandanme(sumo) the division of sumo wrestlers above jonidan and below makushitasandlaceAny of species Polygonella myriophylla of rare flowering plants in the knotweed family.sandlikeresembling sandsandpipeA pipe conveying sand, as in a steam locomotive, where it deposits sand directly in front of the driving wheels to aid traction.sandshoe(Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Northern England) A sports or walking shoe with canvas upper and rubber sole; a sneaker.sandwaveAlternative form of sand wave.sangareeA mixed drink common in the West Indies, similar to sangria and usually featuring wine or fortified wine and spices.sanguine(literary) Having the colour of blood; blood red.sanidine(mineralogy) A variety of orthoclase feldspar found as tabular crystals embedded in volcanic rocks. Some forms (called moonstone) exhibit adularescence.sanitiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of sanitize.sanitize(transitive) To rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.sanukiteAn andesite characterized by orthopyroxene as the mafic mineral, andesine as the plagioclase, and a glassy groundmass.sapienceThe property of being sapient, the property of possessing or being able to possess wisdom.saponineAlternative form of saponin.saponite(mineralogy) A trioctahedral smectite mineral.saponule(chemistry, obsolete) A soapy mixture obtained by treating an essential oil with an alkali; hence, any similar compound of an essential oil.sapphire(countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.sapphiteA homosexual woman.sarcelieObsolete spelling of sarcelly.sarcelle(archaic) Any of a number of teals (ducks)sardelleAlternative form of sardel (“sardine”).sargable(databases, of a query) Able to use indexes to speed up execution.sassabye(dated) Alternative form of sassaby (= tsessebe)satiableCapable of being sated, satisfiable.satinize(transitive) To give a smooth, satin-like surface to, for example by polishing.satiriseBritish standard spelling of satirize.satirize(transitive) To make a satire of; to mock.satisfieArchaic spelling of satisfy.satphoneAbbreviation of satellite phonesaturate(transitive) To cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid).satyrine(entomology) Any butterfly of the subfamily Satyrinaesaucisse(fortification) A fascine of more than ordinary length.sauterne(US) A wine imitating those of Sauternes.sautoireA heavy skillet with straight sides, used for sautéing food.savagize(transitive) To make savage; to reduce to a state of savagery.saveableAlternative form of savable.savefile(computing) A file containing saved data.savegame(computing, sometimes chess) A saved game.savinaseA protease enzyme developed for the detergent industry.sawbladeThe blade of a saw.sawhorseA structure with a crosspiece used to support timber or other material for working.sawletteA small prehistoric flint tool that has serrated edgessaxatile(botany, archaic) Living among rocks.saxicoleSynonym of saxicolous.saxonite(mineralogy) Harzburgite, a peridotite consisting mostly of olivine and low-calcium pyroxene.sborgite(mineralogy) A colourless sodium borate mineral with monoclinic crystals.scablikeResembling or characteristic of a scab (incrustation).scabrateAlternative form of scabrous.scabrule(botany) Short, stiff projections or hairs which give a stem or leaf a rough texture, at least in one direction.scalableCapable of being climbed.scamware(computing) Software that fraudulently fails to do what it is claimed to do.scancode(computing) A numeric code transmitted by a computer keyboard to indicate which keys are currently being pressed.scandate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of scandiumscanlate(transitive) To scan and translate (a Korean or Japanese manga) in order to distribute it to speakers of other (usually Western) languages.scanlineAlternative spelling of scan line.scaphiteAn extinct ammonoid of the genus Scaphites.scapulaeplural of scapulascarabee(archaic) A beetlescarbabe(obsolete) Alternative form of scare-babe.scarfaceA person with a scarred face.scariole(obsolete, rare) Synonym of endive.scarioseAlternative form of scarious.scarlikeHaving the characteristics of a scar.scarmageObsolete form of skirmish.scarmogeObsolete form of skirmish.scavenge(transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material.scawtite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.schantze(obsolete) A type of stone fortification.scheduleA serial record of items, systematically arranged.scheisseEuphemistic form of shit.schmatteAlternative spelling of shmatte.schmelzeA kind of ruby-red glass made in Bohemia.schmooseAlternative spelling of schmooze.schmooze(intransitive) To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.schneckeA sweet spiral-shaped bun or roll of German origin.schoolie(Australia) A senior school student, especially a school-leaver, engaged in unsupervised celebrations during schoolies week.schtikleAlternative form of schtickle.scincineAny lizard of the subfamily ScincinaescissileReadily cut or split.scissureA longitudinal opening made by cutting; a cleft; a fissure.sciurinePertaining to or characteristic of squirrels.sclarene(organic chemistry) A diterpene present in the foliage of Podocarpus laetus (syn. Podocarpus hallii).sclarite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.sclerineSynonym of exine.sclerite(biology) A hardened body part, especially in arthropod exoskeletons.scopulaeplural of scopulascorableAble to be scored.scorbute(obsolete) scorbutus; scurvyscorpeneThe scorpionfish, a marine food fish of the genus Scorpaena.scorpine(medicine) An antimalarial peptide, isolated from the venom of the scorpion Pandinus imperatorscotfreeAlternative form of scot-free.scourageRefuse water after scouring.scrabble(intransitive) To scrape or scratch powerfully with hands or claws.scraffle(UK, dialect) To scramble or struggle; to wrangle.scraggle(transitive) To make scraggly; to make rough, scruffy, or unkempt; to tousle.scramble(intransitive) To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.scrappie(informal) scrapper; scrap dealer.scrappleA tool for scraping.screeneeOne who undergoes screening.screenie(informal) A screenshot.screweyeAlternative form of screw eye.screwgie(baseball, slang) A screwball.scribble(ambitransitive) To write or draw carelessly and in a hurry.scriggle(UK, dialect) To squirm, wriggle or squiggle.scrobble(transitive, slang) To waylay, kidnap or steal.scroddle(transitive) To mottle (pottery) with scraps of differently coloured clays.scroogieAlternative form of screwgie.scrounge(ambitransitive) To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.scrowdgeAlternative form of scrouge (“to crowd; squeeze”).scrubbieAlternative spelling of scrubby (noun).scruffle(UK, dialect, Northern England) A scuffle; a physical fight or struggle.scrumbleA small piece of freeform crochet or knitting that can be joined to make a larger piece of freeform work.scrumple(British) To crumple, crush or wad (like a piece of paper).scrutoreObsolete form of escritoire.scumface(derogatory, slang) A term of abuse.scumholeA lousy, disreputable, or disgusting place.scumlikeResembling scum; scummy.scumware(computing, informal, derogatory) malwarescurrile(archaic) Scurrilous.scyllite(organic chemistry) A substance resembling inosite and metameric with dextrose, extracted from the kidney of the dogfish, the shark, and the skate.scyphateConcave or cup-shaped.scyphoseHaving scyphi.seabliteAlternative form of sea blite.seaborneTransported on the sea or ocean, especially by floating on the sea.seadrome(historical, aviation) An airfield constructed at sea for the landing of aircraft unable to perform a nonstop crossing.seagooseAlternative spelling of sea goose.seagrapeAlternative form of sea grape.seahorseAlternative spelling of sea horse.sealableThat may be sealed.sealboreThe polished bore of an oil well that accepts a seal assembly as part of a production packer.seallikeResembling or characteristic of a seal (the mammal).sealouseAlternative form of sea louse.seamfreeSeamless; without seams.seamlikeResembling or characteristic of a seam.seamlineA line formed by the seam of a garment.seamousePolychaete worm of genus Aphrodita, especially (Aphrodita aculeata), found in the North Atlantic and in European seas.seapieceA picture representing a scene at sea; a marine picture.seaplane(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.seapooseAlternative form of sea puss.seaquakeA hydrostatic pressure disturbance caused by an earthquake or volcano in the seabed.searuffeAlternative form of sea ruffe, used especially in compound terms.seascapeA view of the sea.seashoreThe coastal land bordering a sea or an ocean.seasnakeAlternative form of sea snake.seaspaceA designated portion of the sea for naval use.seaswineA ballan wrasse.seatableAble to be seated.seatlikeResembling or characteristic of a seat.seatmateOne who shares a seat (such as a bench or other surface that seats more than one).seatsideAt a passenger's seat.sebacate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of sebacic acid.sebamide(organic chemistry) The amide of sebacic acidsebocyte(biology) Any of the cells that make up the sebaceous glands, and secrete sebum.sebundeeAlternative form of sebundy.secalineAlternative form of secalin.secondee(chiefly Commonwealth, UK, labour) A person who is seconded (“transferred temporarily to alternative employment”). .secretteObsolete spelling of secret.sectwiseIn terms of sect.secunnieAlternative form of seacunny.securiteA high explosive in the form of a yellowish powder.sedative(pharmacology) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.sedaxaneThe fungicide 2’-[1,1’-bicycloprop-2-yl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methylpyrazole-4-carboxanilidesedazineSynonym of xylazine.sedinone(organic chemistry) A piperidine alkaloid found in Sedum.sedovite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing molybdenum, oxygen, and uranium.seduciveObsolete form of seductive.seducteeAlternative form of seducee.seedableSuitable for cloud seeding.seedcakeThe residue of pressing oil from seeds.seedcaneA stalk of a sugarcane plant used for plantingseedcase(botany) A pouch-like structure of a plant that encloses the seeds.seedlikeResembling or characteristic of a seed.seedlineA familial line of descent that can be traced to a certain seed.seedtimeThe time to sow seeds.seedzone(agriculture) A specific geographical area from which seeds are collected.seekableCapable of being sought.seelonce(radio, used in fixed interjections) Pronunciation spelling of French silence.seerlikeResembling or characteristic of a seer.segolate(Hebrew linguistics) Having the shape CVCVC and penultimate stress.seisableObsolete form of seizable.seismite(geology) A sedimentary bed associated with seismic shakingseizableCapable of being seized.sekiwake(sumo) A sumo wrestler ranked below ozeki and above komusubi.selecteeA person who is selected.selenane(organic chemistry) A saturated six-membered heterocycle containing five carbon atoms and one selenium atomselenate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of selenic acid.selenide(chemistry) any compound in which selenium serves as an anion with an oxidation number of -2selenine(organic chemistry) The selenazole derivative 7-iminophenoselenazin-3-amineselenite(mineralogy) A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).selenizeTo react with, or treat with a compound of seleniumselenone(chemistry) any compound of general formula R₂Se(=O)₂selflikeExactly similar; corresponding.selfloveAlternative form of self-love.selfmate(chess) A chess problem in which the white player, moving first, must force the black player to deliver checkmate within a specified number of moves.selfnameA proper name; a name for one's own self, as opposed to one's family; one's real name.selfsameChiefly preceded by the: precisely the same; the very same; the same not only in being similar but in being identical.selfsome(neologism) of or characteristic of self or one's self.selineneAny of a group of closely related sesquiterpenes with molecular formula C₁₅H₂₄, isolated from various plant sources.sellableAble or likely to be sold.sellaite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing fluorine and magnesium.selvagee(archaic, nautical) A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, used for stoppers, straps, etc.selvedgeAlternative spelling of selvage.semestreObsolete form of semester.semicokeAny of a range of products intermediate in composition and consistency between coke and pitch, formed by the incomplete carbonization of coal.semicone(geometry) half of a conesemidome(architecture) Half of a dome ("cut" vertically), used to cover a semicircular area.semifakeSomewhat or partially fake.semifame(informal) Minor fame.semifineOf a moderate degree of fineness.semifreePartially free (in various meanings, including in mathematics, characterizing software, etc).semilike(informal) To partially like.semiloreAlternative form of similor.semilune(geometry) The half of a lune.semimuteHaving the faculty of speech either imperfectly developed or partially lost.seminase(biochemistry) A protease in the seminal fluid of some fliesseminate(archaic) To disseminateseminiceSomewhat or partially nice.seminose(chemistry, dated) A carbohydrate of the glucose group found in the thickened endosperm of certain seeds, and extracted as yellow syrup; D-mannose.seminudeScantily dressed; partially naked.seminule(botany, obsolete) A very small seed or spore.semirareSomewhat rare.semitone(music) One of two parts, equal or unequal, in which a whole tone is divided.semitrueSomewhat or partially true.semiwave(physics) Half of a wave.semplice(music) (To be played) simply, without embellishments.sencibleObsolete spelling of sensible.sendableCapable of being sent.senicideThe killing of an elderly person.seniliseAlternative form of senilize.senilize(dated, transitive) To advance in time of life.senktideA neuropeptide that is a tachykinin receptor agonistsensableCapable of being sensed; perceptible, tangible.sensibleActing with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.sentenceThe judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime.sepaline(botany) Relating to, or having the nature of, sepals.separaseA cysteine protease responsible for triggering anaphase by hydrolysing cohesin.separate(transitive) To divide (a thing) into separate parts.separoseMisspelling of sepharose.seperateMisspelling of separate.seponate(medicine, rare, transitive, nonstandard, chiefly Scandinavian, chiefly in passive) To remove (a medication) from a patient's treatment.septetteA set of seven persons or objects.septupleSeven times as much; sevenfold.sequalaeMisspelling of sequelae.sequelaeplural of sequelasequenceA set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.serafileAlternative form of serrefile.serenadeA love song that is sung directly to one's love interest, especially one performed below the window of a loved one in the evening.serenateObsolete form of serenade.sereniseAlternative form of serenize.serenize(obsolete, transitive) To make bright; to glorify.serflikeResembling or characteristic of a serf.sergetteA thin serge material.sericatesilky; covered with silky downsericite(mineralogy) A fine-grained mica found in metamorphic rocksserodemeA type of blood parasiteserolineAlternative form of serolin.serotineAny of the genus Eptesicus of several small bats.serotype(immunology) A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.serpetteA pruning knife with a curved blade.serpulaeplural of serpulaserretteA locustberry.seruanteObsolete spelling of servant.servableCapable (as a meal, lawsuit, etc.) of being served.sescuple(obsolete) Synonym of sesquialterate.sesterce(numismatics, Ancient Rome) A sestertius.sestetteArchaic form of sestet.setasideAlternative spelling of set-aside.setireme(zoology, dated, rare) A swimming leg (of an insect) having a fringe of hairs on the margin.setpieceAlternative spelling of set piece.settableCapable of being set.setulateHaving setulaesetuloseHaving small bristles or setae.sevirateAlternative form of sexvirate: a group of six men.sewerageA network of sewer pipes that geographically transfers wastewater; a sewer system.sexagene(obsolete) An arc or angle of 60 degrees.sexangle(geometry, obsolete) Synonym of hexagon.sexphobeAlternative form of sexophobe.sexploreTo explore sexuallysextetteArchaic spelling of sextet.sextuplea sixfold amountsexvilleAlternative letter-case form of Sexville.sexytimeAlternative form of sexy time.shadableOf a drawing, etc.: capable of being shaded.shaglikeResembling or characteristic of shag (the material).shahzadeAlternative form of shahzada.shakableAble to be shaken.shakereeAlternative form of sekere.shamableCapable of being shamed.shandite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral brass yellow mineral containing lead, nickel, and sulfur.shanghaeObsolete form of shanghai.shapableCapable of being shaped.sharableAlternative spelling of shareable.sharpite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.shastreeArchaic form of shastri.shauchle(Scotland, intransitive) To shamble.shavableAlternative form of shaveable.shedableAlternative form of sheddable.sheddase(biochemistry) Any of a group of membrane-bound enzymes that cleave extracellular portions of transmembrane proteins, releasing the soluble ectodomains from the cell surface.shedlikeResembling a shed.sheetageA quantity of sheets of paper.shelltoe(attributive) shelltoesshiftageMovement by shifting.shigaite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and sulfur.shiitakeA wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, Lentinula edodes.shikareeDated form of shikari.shinbone(anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the kneeshinobueA type of transverse flute from Japan that makes a high-pitched sound.shionone(organic chemistry) A tetracyclic triterpenoid ketone (1R,4aS,4bS,6aS,8R,10aR,10bS,12aS)-1,4b,6a,8,10a,12a-hexamethyl-8-(4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)hexadecahydrochrysen-2(1H)-oneshiplikeResembling or characteristic of a ship.shipmate(nautical) A fellow sailor serving on the same ship as another.shippage(dated) Shipment of goods, especially on a ship (large marine vessel).shipsideThe part of a harbour or dock by a ship.shiptimeThe local time on board a ship (or spacecraft).shipwideThroughout a ship.shiralee(uncommon) Burden; load.shistoseAlternative form of schistose.shitface(vulgar, derogatory, slang) a contemptible person.shitgame(vulgar, derogatory, slang) A video game of exceedingly poor quality.shitgazeA genre of rock music with very heavy distortion and lo-fi recording.shithole(literally) The anus.shitlike(vulgar) Resembling shit in some way; shitty.shitpile(vulgar) A heap of excrement.shitware(computing, derogatory, vulgar) Software of exceptionally poor quality.shivaree(transitive) To serenade (a newly married couple) with the noisy banging of pots and pans.shmegegeAlternative spelling of schmegeggy.shnozzleAlternative form of schnozzle.shoebite(India) A blister caused by the chafing of a shoe or boot.shoecareThe care and maintenance of shoes.shoegaze(music) Synonym of shoegazing.shoelaceA lace used for fastening a shoe.shoelikeResembling or characteristic of a shoe.shoesizeAlternative form of shoe size.shoesoleThe sole of a shoe.shoetreeA foot-shaped device placed in a shoe to maintain its shape when not being worn.shoffice(British, informal) A small building, located in a garden, serving as a home workspace.shopette(US, military) Synonym of convenience store.shoplikeResembling or characteristic of a shop.shopmateA person working in the same shop.shortageA lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.shortite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a mixed sodium and calcium carbonate, with the chemical formula Na₂Ca₂(CO₃)₃.shothole(drilling) A hole, very deep but only a few inches wide, which is used to drop explosives beneath the Earth's surface to ease petroleum extraction.shotlikeResembling or characteristic of a shot.shouldveMisspelling of should've.shovableCapable of being pushed.showableCapable of, or suitable for, being shown; exhibitable.showcaseA case for displaying merchandise or valuable items.showhome(UK) A house that is furnished and shown to prospective home-buyers as an example of the kind of house they may buy.showlikeResembling or characteristic of a show.showtimeThe time at which an entertainment event is set to begin.showtuneAlternative form of show tune.shrewdie(slang) A shrewd or cunning person.shroudie(slightly derogatory) Someone who believes in the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.shruggie(Internet slang) A kaomoji denoting a shrug; particularly ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.shtickleAlternative form of schtickle.shungite(mineralogy) A black, lustrous, non-crystalline mineraloid consisting mostly of carbon, used as a pigment in art and an antibacterial water treatment.shunpikeA side road or route.shvartze(Jewish, US, now offensive, ethnic slur) A person of sub-Saharan African descent; a black person.shweshweA patterned South African fabric used mainly for women's clothing.siberite(mineralogy) A violet form of tourmaline sometimes used as a gemstone.sibirene(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpene 8a-methyl-4-methylidene-6-propan-2-yl-1,2,3,4a,7,8-hexahydronaphthalenesibridgeAlternative form of sibberidge.sicamoreArchaic form of sycamore.sicknoteAlternative form of sick note.sideacheA pain in one's side.sideboneA morbid growth or deposit of bony matter at the sides of the coronet and coffin bone of a horse.sideface(philately) A definitive stamp with the portrait facing to the side of the stamp.sidegaze(medicine) The act of looking sideways, to the left or right, by moving only one's eyes.sidelineA line at the side of something.sidelobeThe part of an antenna response pattern which is not contained in the main beamsidemode(physics) Any of a series of frequencies (usually observed as small peaks) regularly spaced each side of a main frequencysidenoteAlternative form of side note.sidepipe(automotive) An exhaust pipe which exhausts to the side of the vehicle.siderite(uncountable, mineralogy) a widespread brown mineral, FeCO₃, having the structure of calcite.sidetoneThe effect of sound that is picked up by the telephone's mouthpiece and introduced (at low level) into the earpiece of the same handset, acting as feedback; or a similar effect in radiotelegraphy, public-address systems, etc.sievableSuitable for sieving.siftableCapable of being sifted.sighlikeResembling or characteristic of a sigh.sightsee(intransitive) To go sightseeing; to visit places of interest in a city, town or geographical area.sigloite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.signableThat can be signed (represented in sign language).signalee(rare) The person toward whom a signal is directed.signlikeResembling or characteristic of a sign.silanateTo react or treat (porcelain etc) with a silane.silanide(inorganic chemistry) The anion SiH₃⁻ derived from silane; any salt containing this anionsilaniseAlternative form of silanize.silanizeTo treat with a silanesilazane(chemistry) any hydride of silicon and nitrogen having a chain of alternating silicon and nitrogen atoms; any hydrocarbyl derivative of such compoundssilazole(organic chemistry) Any heterocycle formally derived from an azole by replacing a nitrogen atom with a silicon (and attached hydrogen) atomsilcreteAn indurated duricrust formed when silica is dissolved and resolidifies as a cement.siletane(organic chemistry) A saturated heterocycle having three carbon atoms and one silicon atom; any derivative of this compoundsilexiteSynonym of quartzolite.silicaneSynonym of silane.silicate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates.silicene(inorganic chemistry) A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.silicide(inorganic chemistry) Any compound of silicon with a more electropositive elementsilicone(transitive) To join or treat (something) with a silicone-based product.silicule(botany) Alternative spelling of silicle.silicynean allotrope of silicon, consisting of a long chain of silicon atoms linked together with either (1) disilene units [ ...=Si=Si=Si=...] or (2) disilyne units [ ...–Si≡Si–Si≡Si–... ]silinane(organic chemistry) A saturated heterocycle that has five carbon atoms and a silicon atomsilipideA complex of silymarin and phosphatidylcholine, approximately ten times more bioavailable than silymarin.siliquaeplural of siliquasilketteA cotton fabric that looks and feels like silk.silklikeSynonym of silky, like silk.silktreeAlternative form of silk tree.silkvinePeriploca graeca, a vine of Europe and the Middle East with fuzzy purple flowers.silkwareArticles made from silk.silogimeObsolete form of syllogism.silolene(organic chemistry) Any unsaturated unicyclic heterocycle having four carbon atoms, one silicon atom and one double bondsilolikeResembling or characteristic of a silo.silorane(dentistry, prosthodontics) Any of a class of resin-based composites with minimized shrinkage during polymerization; a combination of siloxanes (known for hydrophilicity) and oxiranes (known for low shrinkage and stability).siloxane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of compound having a short repeating unit of silicon and oxygen atoms (either in a chain or a ring), typically with organic side chainssiloxene(inorganic chemistry) A compound of silicon, Si₆H₃(OH)₃, that has a planar structuresiltlikeResembling or characteristic of silt.silylate(chemistry) To add one or more silyl groups to a molecule.silylene(chemistry) The silicon analogue of a carbene R₂Si:simazineThe herbicide and algicide 6-chloro-N2,N4-diethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diaminesimiliseAlternative form of similize.similize(ambitransitive) To liken; to compare.simoniseAlternative spelling of simonize.simonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic red mineral containing arsenic, mercury, sulphur, and thallium.simonize(transitive) To polish to a high sheen with a wax-like substance.simpableCapable of being simped for.simploceDated form of symploce.simulateTo model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.sinamine(organic chemistry) Allyl cyanamide derived from oil of mustard.sinapate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of sinapic acid.sinapine(organic chemistry) An alkaloidal amine found in seeds of black mustard (Brassica nigra, syns. Rhamphospermum nigrum, Sinapis erysimoides, Sinapis tetraedra, etc.), considered a choline ester of sinapic acid.sinecureA position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.sinewaveAlternative form of sine wave.singableCapable of being sung.singerie(art) A satirical genre of visual arts depicting monkeys imitating human behaviour, often fashionably dressed.siniciseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of sinicize.sinicize(transitive) To make something Chinese in form or character.sinistreObsolete form of sinister.sinkableCapable of being sunksinkhole(geology) A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.sinklikeResembling or characteristic of a sink.sinkwareItems used with a sink, such as drainers, mats, faucets, and soap dishes.sinnable(obsolete) Able to sin.sinopite(mineralogy, archaic) sinopia (clay)sinosideA particular steroid glycoside.siperoneMisspelling of spiperone.sippableCapable of, or suitable for, being sipped.sipylite(mineralogy) A niobate of erbium.sireniseAlternative form of sirenize.sirenizeTo use enticement, like a siren; to spellbind or enchant.sirohemeA heme-like prosthetic group used by some enzymes to accomplish the six-electron reduction of sulfur and nitrogen.sirrakeeAlternative form of sirky (“kind of matting”).sirvente(music, historical) A typically satirical song sung by the troubadours of Provence.sismance(informal) A close but nonsexual relationship between two women.sissonne(ballet) A jump starting with two feet on the ground and ending with only one.siteableAble to be sited.sitewideThroughout a site (either a physical place or a website).sitewiseArranged or classified by site.sithence(obsolete) Thereupon; subsequently, afterwards.sittableAble to be sat on.situlate(archaeology) Resembling a vessel of the situla type.sixpence(obsolete, British, Irish, uncountable) The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.sixscore(archaic) One hundred and twenty.sixtyoneAlternative form of sixty-one.sizeable(British, Canada) Standard spelling of sizable.sizecode(demoscene) Program code written as a competitive exercise in achieving impressive results in the smallest possible space.sizewiseIn terms of size.sjambokeAlternative form of sjambok.skatableAlternative spelling of skateable.skewableCapable of being skewed.skibladeSynonym of snowblade.skidance(skiing, dance) A freestyle skiing event, a form of performance dance on alpine skis, performed across flats and choreographed to music.skillage(nonstandard) The state of being highly skilled, the state of being skillful.skinable(computing, of software with user interface) Alternative spelling of skinnable.skincareThe care and treatment of the skin, especially of the face.skinlikeResembling skin or some aspect of it.skintoneAlternative form of skin tone.skipableAlternative form of skippable.skiplaneAn aircraft with skis for landing on snow or ice.skyborneAirborne; flying.skycraneA helicopter that is used for hauling large loads.skycycle(science fiction) A bicycle capable of levitation.skyquakeAn unexplained phenomenon that sounds like a thunderclap, cannon storm earthquake volcano or sonic boom coming from the sky, with no observable cause, heard in various countries around the world.skyscapeThe view of the sky, often including the skylineskyspace(architecture) An architectural design in which a room has a large hole in its ceiling, open to the sky.skywriteTo write a message in the sky using the trail of smoke from a moving airplane.skywrotesimple past of skywriteslabcakeAlternative form of slab cake.slablikeResembling a slab.slabwiseOne slab at a timeslaglikeResembling or characteristic of slag.slakableCapable of being slaked.slamfire(firearms) The premature accidental discharge of a firearm while a round is being loaded into the chamber.slangese(rare) The language of slang; slang speech; the use of slang.slanteye(slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) An Asian person.slapableAlternative spelling of slappable.slapgate(informal) Any of various controversies involving a well-known person slapping another person or thing.slayableCapable of being slain.sledlikeResembling or characteristic of a sled.sleepatesimple past of sleepeatslewrateAlternative form of slew rate.slidableAlternative form of slideable.slimlineGracefully slim or slender.slipcaseA box, open on one end, for keeping a set of books together.slipfaceThe lee face of a sand dune where the surface is at the angle of repose for sand (33–35°).slippageThe act of slipping, especially from a secure location.slipshoe(archaic) A slipper.slipsoleA sock-like lining for the inside of a shoe.slipwareA type of pottery identified by its primary decorating process where slip is placed onto the dry surface by dipping, painting or splashing.slitlikeResembling a slit.slobette(slang, humorous, rare) A female slob.sloelikeResembling or characteristic of a sloe.slotlikeResembling a slot.slowcore(music) A subgenre of indie and alternative rock music, characterized by downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements.slowpoke(US, Canada, informal, mildly derogatory) A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.slowsomeTypified by slowness; characteristically slowsluglikeResembling or characteristic of a slug.sluglineAlternative form of slug line.slumlikeResembling a slum; squalid.slumpage(geology) The act or result of slumping or sinking down.slutface(derogatory) A contemptible promiscuous person.sluthole(slang, vulgar) The anus; the vagina.slutlike(rare) Like a slut; slutty, promiscuous.smallageCelery in its wild uncultivated form.smaltine(mineralogy) smaltitesmaltite(mineralogy) A variety of skutterudite with the chemical formula (Co,Fe,Ni)As₂, crystallizing in the cubic system.smaragde(obsolete) Alternative form of smaragd.smectite(mineralogy) Any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure.smirnite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing bismuth, oxygen, and tellurium.smithite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, silver, and sulfur.smokableCapable of or fit for being smoked (as tobacco, etc.).smoochie(informal) A smooch; a kiss.smoothieA smooth-talking person.smythite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral pinkish cream mineral containing iron, nickel, and sulfur.snackage(informal) Things that are snacked on, collectively; snacks.snaglikeResembling a snag.snailase(biochemistry) helicasesnapline(graphical user interface) A guideline shown while adding an item to a user interface to help align it with other items.snaughle(neologism, informal, intransitive) To (repeatedly) snort while laughing; snort and laugh at the same time.snausage(rare slang) A penis.snippagesomething that has been snipped awaysnitchee(slang) One who is snitched on; the subject of an informer's intelligence.snogaineA form of rogaining held in a snowy environment, with participants allowed to use skis or snowshoes.snotface(derogatory, slang) A term of abuse.snotlike(slang) Resembling snot; gooey.snotnoseOne who is snot-nosed.snottite(bacteriology) A colony of single-celled extremophilic bacteria that hangs in a sheet (having the consistency of snot or nasal mucus) from the ceilings of some caves like stalactites.snoutane(organic chemistry) A heptacyclic hydrocarbon with molecules shaped like a snout with IUPAC name Octahydro-1,2-ethanodicyclopropa[cd,gh]pentalene.snowbaseThe snow which is settled on the ground in below-melting-point conditions.snowbikeAlternative form of snow bike.snowconeA frozen dessert consisting of crushed ice and colored fruit flavoring, usually served in a cone or a cup.snowfaceA snow-covered mountain feature.snowholeA hole dug out of a bank of snow for use as a temporary shelter.snowkiteThe kite used in the sport of snowkiting.snowlikeResembling snow.snowlineAlternative spelling of snow line.snowshoeA flat item of footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow.snowsure(skiing) Certain to have snow.snowtimeThe time of year when the weather is snowy.snowtubeA kind of inflatable ring designed to be sat on in the activity of snowtubingsoakableSuitable for soaking.soaplikeResembling or characteristic of soap.soaptreeThe plant Yucca elata, which has a substance in its roots and trunk rich in saponins.soarableSuitable for soaring.soberiseAlternative form of soberize.soberize(transitive, archaic) To make sober.sociable(of a person) Tending to socialize or be social.socketteA very short sock that does not extend above the foot.socklikeResembling or characteristic of a sock.sodalikeResembling or characteristic of soda (sodium carbonate).sodalite(mineralogy) A mineral of alkaline igneous and plutonic rocks that are low in silica, of the chemical composition of sodium aluminum silicate with chlorine, Na₄Al₃Si₃O₁₂Cl. Pink sodalite is sometimes called hackmanite. Sodalite and lazurite form the sodalite Group of silicate minerals.sodamide(dated, chemistry) sodium amidesoddyite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and uranium.sodhouseA house constructed of sod, or turf.sodomise(transitive) To engage in sodomy with (someone); to engage in anal (or, rarely, oral) sex as the penetrator (especially without consent).sodomite(derogatory) One who practices sodomy; a sodomist.sodomizeAmerican and Oxford British English standard spelling of sodomise.sofalikeResembling or characteristic of a sofa.softcode(programming) To construct a program in a way which ensures that certain values and methods of operation are adjustable at run time.softcorePornography that does not contain depictions of explicit sexual penetration.softline(retail, chiefly attributive) A line of goods that are consumed after a single use, or have a limited lifespan: e.g. clothing, toiletries, stationery.softnose(firearms) Of a bullet: lacking a jacketed nose and thereby deforming greatly on impact, causing a large amount of damage; soft-nosed.softshoeAlternative form of soft shoe.software(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).softwire(computing, networking) A type of tunnelling protocol that creates a virtual "wire" that transparently encapsulates another protocol as if were an anonymous point-to-point low-level link.soilableThat can be soiled; defilable.soillikeResembling or characteristic of soil.soilsomeCharacterised or marked by soil; soiledsolanine(organic chemistry) A poisonous glycoalkaloid found in many species of the nightshade family Solanaceae, including potato and tomato.solariseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of solarize.solarize(transitive) To subject to solarization.soleciseAlternative form of solecize.solempte(obsolete) solemnization of marriagesoleniteA fossil solen, or razor shell.solidate(obsolete) To make solid or firm; to solidify.solifugeSynonym of camel spider.solipede(zoology, obsolete) A mammal having a single hoof on each foot; a solidungulate.solitudeAloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.solodize(soil science) To cause to become solodic.solsticeOne of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.solutiveloosening (of strictness of contractual terms), through gradual dissolution of binding obligations (as of a previously agreed-upon contract)solvableCapable of being solved.solvibleObsolete form of solvable.somalineAlternative form of somalin.somatiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of somatize.somatize(transitive) To express (a psychological process) through physical symptoms such as pain or anxiety; to have a psychosomatic reaction to (e.g. a situation).somedeleObsolete spelling of somedeal.somemore(Manglish, Singlish) Moreover; introduces additional information to illustrate a point the speaker is making.sometimeAt an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.sometymeArchaic spelling of sometime.somewise(archaic) Somehow; in some manner, by some means.somickleAlternative spelling of so mickle.sonatineplural of sonatinasonglikeResembling a songsongline(Australian Aboriginal mythology) A path across the land (or sometimes the sky) marking the route followed by an Aboriginal ancestor made during the Dreaming; often recorded in traditional songs, stories, dance and painting; a dreaming track.songsomeCharacterised or marked by song(s) or singingsonicate(transitive) To disrupt with ultrasonic sound waves.sonolite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing fluorine, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.sonolyseTo employ sonolysissonorize(of a consonant) To increase in sonority; to become more sonorous.sonotube(construction) A tube of compressed fibre into which wet concrete is poured in order to make columns or pillarssonotypeAny of a series of typefaces that incorporate sonogram interpretations of letterssootlikeResembling soot or some aspect of it.sophmoreMisspelling of sophomore.soporate(obsolete) To lay or put to sleep; to stupefy.soporoseAlternative form of soporous.sorbableThat can be sorbedsorbyite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic white mineral containing antimony, arsenic, lead, and sulfur.soricine(zoology) Of or relating to the shrew family (Soricidae); resembling a shrew in form or habits.sororateThe custom of the marriage of a man to the sister of his wife, usually after the wife has died.sororiseAlternative form of sororize.sororizeTo associate, or hold fellowship, as sisters; to have sisterly feelings.sorosite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal pinkish tin white mineral containing antimony, copper, and tin.sorptiveRelating to sorption or sorptivitysorranceObsolete form of sorance.sortableThat can be sorted.sortance(obsolete) fittingness; appropriateness; seemlinesssotogake(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker pulls his opponent towards him, hooks his leg, and drives him over backwards.sotoloneAlternative spelling of sotolon.soucoupeA type of small submarine designed to hold two people.souklikeResembling or characteristic of a souk (Arabic street market).soulcakeAlternative form of soul cake.soullikeResembling or characteristic of a soul.soulmateSomeone, especially a romantic partner, with whom one is exceptionally or uniquely compatible or has a special, almost spiritual connection.soundage(archaeology) An excavated trench or pit.soundomePart of a fishfinder system, a dome that contains the sonar transducer.soupboneAlternative form of soup bone.souplikeResembling soup; soupy.souplineA line (queue) which disadvantaged people can join to receive free soup.sourdine(music, historical) A muted trumpet.soutacheA narrow braid often decorated with a herringbone patternsovkhoseAlternative form of sovkhoz.sowarree(dated, India) A mounted procession; a cavalcade.spadableAlternative form of spadeable.spadaite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.spadilleThe ace of spades in ombre and quadrille.spaetzleA heavy egg noodle or dumpling used in the cuisine of southern Germany and Austriaspaewifefemale fortunetellerspamlikeResembling or characteristic of spam (junk electronic mail).spammage(Internet, informal) spamming; sending junk mail in electronic formatspandite(mineralogy) A combination of spessartine and andradite. Ca-Fe-rich spessartine or Mn-Al-rich andradite.spangite(mineralogy, obsolete) a supposed mineral, now believed to be phillipsite.spaniineAny fly of the subfamily Spaniinaespantide(medicine) Any of a family of oligopeptides used as tachykinin antagonistsspanwiseRelating to the direction of a spansparableA small headless nail used in making shoes (especially the heels).sparlikeResembling or characteristic of a spar.spathose(botany, obsolete) Having or resembling a spathe.spatiate(obsolete, intransitive) To rove or ramble.speciate(taxonomy) To form new biological species by the division of an existing onespeciose(taxonomy) Rich in species, such as when many species are members of a single genus.spectate(ambitransitive) To attend an event as a spectator; to observe.speechie(Australia, slang) A speech pathologist.spensivePronunciation spelling of expensive.sperable(obsolete) hopeful or hoped forspermine(organic chemistry) A polyamine, N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl) butane-1,4-diamine, originally extracted from sperm, that is involved in cellular metabolism.spermule(biology) A spermatozoon.sphenone(organic chemistry) The quinone 3,6,7-trimethoxyphenanthrene-1,4-dione present in the herb Sphenomeris blfloraspheriseAlternative form of spherize.spheriteAny of a group of spherical mineral concretions commonly found in many invertebrates.spherize(transitive, computer graphics) To cause to appear as if on the surface of a sphere.spheruleA small sphere.sphexideAny wasp of the genus Sphex; the digger waspspillageThe process or action of spilling.spinelleDated form of spinel.spinetteObsolete form of spinet (“musical instrument”).spinlike(physics) Resembling subatomic spin.spinwaveAlternative form of spin wave.spirable(obsolete) Capable of being breathed; respirable.spiracleA pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.spiricle(botany) One of certain minute coiled threads in the coating of some seeds.spithame(historical) The span of a human hand, as a unit of measure in Ancient Greece.spitholeEuphemistic form of shithole.splenikeObsolete spelling of splenic.splittee(derogatory) A person who left the Synanon organization.spoilageThe part of something that has spoiled.spoliate(transitive, obsolete) To plunderspondyle(archaic, anatomy) A joint of the backbone; a vertebra.sporange(dated) A sporangium.sportivePlayful, coltish.sportule(obsolete) A charitable gift or contribution; alms; a sportula.spotface(transitive) to create or fashion a spotfacespotlikeResembling or characteristic of a spot.spotwiseOne spot at a time.spousage(obsolete) espousalsprackleAlternative form of sprauchle.spraddle(transitive) To spread apart (the legs).sprangle(intransitive) To sprawl or straggle.sprankle(rare) A contrasting part that makes something more interesting and attractive.sprattle(Scotland, intransitive) To scramble.spreadee(rare) That which is being spread on; the target of spreading.spreathe(UK, dialect, obsolete) To make chapped, as with cold.spreckle(now chiefly dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A speck, spot, speckle; freckle.springle(rare) a trap to catch animals, using a spring mechanism.sprinkle(transitive) To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).sprittie(nautical) A barge rigged with a spritsailspudlikeLike or resembling a potato.spuilyieAlternative form of spulzie.spuilzie(obsolete) Alternative form of spulzie.spumanteAny of several Italian sparkling wines, some of which are made using the méthode champenoise.spurlikeResembling a spur.spurline(physics) A form of microwave filterspurrite(mineralogy) A granular mineral composed of a mixed silicate and carbonate of calciumspyplaneA military aircraft used for surveillance.squabbleA minor fight or argument.squaddie(slang, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A private in the army.squaffleA slice of squash impressed with a grid pattern in the manner of a waffle.squalane(organic chemistry) A saturated triterpene hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene; used in cosmetics etc.squalene(organic chemistry) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.squamateAny reptile of the order Squamata; a lizard, snake or mosasauroid.squamoseAlternative form of squamous.squamule(botany, mycology) A small scale.squarate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of squaric acid.squasheeA person or thing that is squashed.squattle(intransitive, Scotland) To squat or sprawl; to duck into concealment.squeegeeA tool for scraping consisting of a blade of rubber or some other material attached at a right angle to a handle.squiggleA short twisting or wiggling line or mark.squilgee(transitive, nautical, also figurative) Synonym of squeegee (“to use a (squilgee or) squeegee on (something, such as a surface)”).squillaeplural of squillasquircle(algebraic geometry) A closed quartic curve having properties intermediate between those of a square and a circle.squizzle(informal, rare) A small amount of liquid, etc.; a squirt.sstrange(physics) Being or relating to the squark that is the superpartner of a strange quark.stablikeResembling or characteristic of a stab.stablizeMisspelling of stabilize.stackageHay, grain, etc. in stacks; things stacked.staffage(painting) The people and animals represented in a landscape painting.stagette(Canada) A party held for a woman who is about to be married.stagioneA system for presenting opera, whereby each production is cast separately and has a brief but intensive run of performances.staglikeResembling or characteristic of a stag.stagnate(intransitive) To cease motion, activity, or progress:stallage(obsolete) The erection and use of a stall at a fair or market.stampedeA wild, headlong running away or scamper of a number of animals, usually caused by fright.stanbaseThe stans (extremely obsessive fans) of a thing or person taken as a group.stanciteA metastable allotrope of tinstandage(rail transport, dated) Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.stanhopeA gig, buggy or light phaeton, typically with a high seat and closed back.stannane(chemistry) Tin hydride, SnH₄.stannate(chemistry) Any salt of stannic acid.stannene(inorganic chemistry) Alternative form of stanene.stannide(inorganic chemistry) Any binary compound of tin and a more electropositive element; the tin anion in such a compound.stannine(mineralogy) The mineral stannite.stannitea dark-gray lustrous mineral, a mixed sulfide of copper, iron, and tin, Cu₂FeSnS₄, used as an ore of tinstannoleAn organotin compound with the formula (CH)₄SnH₂.stannyne(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carbon to tin triple bond R₁-C≡Sn-R₂staphyle(anatomy) The uvula of the soft palate.starbase(science fiction) A base (for trading, military operations, etc.) located in space, among the stars.stardate(science fiction) A date according to the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek.stargate(neologism, science fiction) A hypothetical device consisting of a traversable portal (typically a wormhole) that can send one to another location light years away nearly instantaneously.stargazeTo look at the stars at night.starlikeResembling a star.starline(astronomy) A hypothetical or theoretical line connecting a series of stars within a cluster or constellation.starlore(puristic) The study, knowledge, or science of stars; astrology; astronomy.starnosestar-nosed molestarrise(astronomy) The time of day or night when a given star appears above the horizon.starvate(nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) Synonym of starve.starwiseIn the manner of a star; so as to form a star shape.statableCapable of being stated.statline(US, sports) The statistics of a given player, as recorded in a line in a tablestatwise(informal) In terms of statistics; statistically.stayable(law) Able to be stayed.staycate(neologism, rare, informal, intransitive) To vacation close to home; staycation.staylaceA lace for fastening stays.stearageObsolete form of steerage.stearate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of stearic acid.stearineAlternative form of stearin.stearone(organic chemistry) The ketone of stearic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, (C₁₇H₃₅)₂.CO, by the distillation of calcium stearate.steatite(mineralogy) Soapstone. (often synonymous; more information at soapstone § Terminology).steerage(uncountable) The art of steering.stellateShaped like a star, having points, or rays radiating from a center.stelliteAny of a range of alloys of cobalt and chromium.stemlikeResembling a stem or stalkstemline(linguistics) The line connecting individual letters in Ogham.stemwareDrinking glasses that have a stem, such as wine glasses or champagne flutes.stepdame(archaic) A stepmother.stephane(historical) An Ancient Greek headdress like a coronet.steplikeResembling or characteristic of a step.steppage(pathology) A high-stepping gait sometimes used to compensate for foot drop.stepside(automotive) With the fenders and wheel wells outside of the main body shell.stepsize(mathematics) The size of a step.stepwifeThe ex-wife of one's spouse.stepwiseOne (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemealstercome(biology) An extracellular pellet of waste material produced by some groups of foraminiferans.stereome(botany) A section of sclerenchyma at the base of a phyllary in some members of the Asteraceae.sternage(obsolete, nautical) The stern of a vessel.sternite(zootomy) The ventral plate of each segment of an arthropod.stewableSuitable for stewing.stewlikeResembling stew.stibniteA grey mineral, Sb₂S₃, that is the main ore of antimony; in powdered form, used as the cosmetic called kohl.stigmate(obsolete) Synonym of stigma.stilbene(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds.stilbite(mineralogy) A tectosilicate zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate, common in volcanic rocks.stillage(uncountable) The residue from the manufacture of alcohol from grain; typically used in animal feedstinkage(slang) Unpleasant smell.stinkeyeAlternative form of stink eye.stirrage(obsolete) The act of stirringstoccadeArchaic form of stockade.stockade(military) An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts.stockagestock; a supply of goods stored for later usestolzite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing lead, oxygen, and tungsten.stomacheMisspelling of stomach.stonable(rare) Punishable by stoning.stooshie(Scotland) The disruption caused by a disagreement or misunderstanding.stoppageA pause or halt of some activity.storableAble to be stored (without degradation).stottite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing germanium, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.stovaineAlternative form of stovain.stowableCapable of being stowed away.straddle(transitive) To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.straggle(intransitive) To stray, rove, or wander from a normal course and others of its kind.strandeeOne who is stranded.strangle(transitive) To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply.strapple(transitive) To bind with a strap; strap; entangle.stratoseArranged in layers or stratastravage(chiefly Ireland, Northern England, Scotland) Alternative spelling of stravaig.streamie(marketing) A consumer who frequently listens to, views and interacts with streaming media on the Internet.streetie(Australia, informal) A person who spends a lot of time on the streets.stressee(psychology, biology) an organism that is stressedstrewageMaterial that is strewn around.strickleA rod used to level off heaped grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring.striddle(dialectal, Scotland, Northern England) To straddle.strigate(zoology) Having transverse bands of colour.strigineOf or pertaining to owls.strigose(zoology) Having fine grooves, ridges, or streaks.strinkle(rare, Scotland, ambitransitive) to sprinkle or scatterstrobile(botany) A scaly multiple fruit resulting from the ripening of an ament in certain plants, such as the hop or pine.stromule(biology) A microscopic stroma-filled tubule found in plant cells such as chloroplastsstruggleA contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.strumose(medicine) Suffering from struma (scrofulous)struvite(mineralogy) A hydrated magnesium-containing mineral Mg(NH₄)(PO₄)·6H₂O which is found in kidney stones associated with bacteria that cleave urea.stublikeResembling or characteristic of a stub; stubby.studette(colloquial) A sexually attractive, promiscuous female.studlikeResembling or characteristic of a stud.studmareAlternative form of stud mare.studtite(mineralogy) A secondary uranium mineral containing peroxide formed by the alpha-radiolysis of water during formation; it occurs as white yellow needlelike crystals often in acicular sprays.stumpageTrees and other standing timber, treated as a commodity.stuplimeResulting in the simultaneous experience of astonishment and boredom.stuprate(transitive, archaic) To ravish; to debauch.sturtite(mineralogy) An amorphous black mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.stylableCapable of being styled.suadible(obsolete) persuadiblesuasible(archaic, rare) Capable of being persuaded; easily persuaded.suaviate(obsolete) To kiss.subacute(medicine) Less than acute.subalateAlmost or partly alate.subcache(computing) A secondary or subsidiary cache.subcasteA subgrouping of a caste.subcauseA cause forming part of a larger cause.subclade(biology, taxonomy) Any clade that is included in another clade.subclone(genetics) A clone or descendant of a mutant occurring in a previous clonesubclose(mycology) in relation to gill spacing in mushrooms, somewhere between close and crowded.subcurveA curve forming part of another curve.subcycle(sciences) A smaller or shorter-term cycle within a larger or longer-term cyclesubduple(mathematics) Indicating one part of two; in the ratio of one to two.subeliteAn elite that ranks below the regular elite.suberate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of suberic acid.suberine(chemistry, archaic) A substance obtained by treating cork filings with alcohol, ether, and dilute hydrochloric acid.suberiseAlternative form of suberize.suberiteOf or pertaining to the sea sponges of the genus Suberites.suberize(botany, transitive) To effect suberization of.suberone(organic chemistry) cycloheptanonesuberose(botany) Having a corky texture.subframeA subsidiary frame (chunk of data).subgenreOne of several categories within a particular genre.subgradeThe layer of native soil on which the foundation of a road is laid.subimageA subset of an image.subissueSynonym of subproblem.subitiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of subitize.subitive(Uralic linguistics, of verbs) Characterizing verbs or verbal affixes denoting actions that occur suddenly or sharply.subjoyneObsolete form of subjoin.subjudgeAlternative form of sub-judge.sublease(property law) A lease sublet by a tenant or lessee to a subtenant.submerge(intransitive) To sink out of sight.subnicheA niche making up part of a larger niche.subornee(archaic) One who is suborned.subovateNearly ovate in shape.suboxide(chemistry) any oxide containing a small proportion of oxygensuboxone(pharmacology) A combination drug of buprenorphine and naloxone, used to treat opiate addictions.subparse(computing theory) A parse that makes up part of a larger parse.subphaseA subsection of a phasesubplaceA place that makes up part of another place.subplane(mathematics) A plane making up part of another plane.subplateA layer of cells lying below the cortical plate of the cerebral cortex.subprimeLess than prime; inferior.subpulseA subsidiary pulsesubrange(geography) A subdivision of a mountain range.subrogee(law) The party acting on behalf of the subrogor in a subrogation.subrouteA secondary or subsidiary route.subscaleA subdivision of a scale.subsceneA scene making up part of a larger scene.subscope(computing) An inner scope contained within an outer scope.subscoreA score that makes up part of a larger total scoresubsense(lexicography) A sense of a word that reflects a part or aspect of a more general (broader) sense.subserveTo be subservient to.subshapeA shape that forms part of a larger, more complex shape.subsieveA secondary or subsidiary sieve for further subdividing already sieved material.subslice(chiefly signal processing) A slice that makes up part of a larger slice.subsmile(rare) A half smile.subspace(countable, mathematics) A subset of a space which is a space in its own right.substageThe stage, below the main stage of a microscope, to which attachments are fixed.substateA subdivision of a state.substileAlternative form of substyle (“part of a sundial”).substyleA secondary or subsidiary style.subtable(databases) A table of data corresponding to part of a greater parent table.subtense(geometry) A line which subtends, especially the chord of an arc.subthemeA specific theme within a larger themesubtitle(authorship) A heading below or after a title.subtrade(construction) The specific trade of a subcontractor on a construction project, such as roofing or electrical wiring.subtribeA tribe making up part of a larger tribe.subtropeA trope that is a subtype of some other trope.subtrudeTo place under; to insert below.subulate(biology) Awl-shaped; tapering into a sharp point from a broader base.subvalueA value making up part of a composite value.subverse(science fiction) A kind of alternative universe.subwrite(computing) A partial write operation making up part of a larger one.successeArchaic form of success.succubaeplural of succubasuchlikeOf the same or similar kind.suchwise(archaic) In such a way; in that manner.suckableCapable of, or suitable for, being sucked.suckhole(US) A whirlpool.sudativeThat causes, or is associated with, sudationsuedetteA fabric, made from cotton or rayon, that has the texture of suede.suessite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral gray white mineral containing iron, nickel, and silicon.suetlikeResembling or characteristic of suet.sufflate(transitive, archaic) To inflate; to blow up.suffrage(uncountable) The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision, especially in a democratic election.sugarpieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.sugilite(mineralogy) A mineral with hexagonal crystals, often pink or purple but can have different colors, KNa₂(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺,Al)₂Li₃Si₁₂O₃₀.suicideeOne who commits suicide.suillage(obsolete) A drain or collection of filth.suilline(zoology) Of or relating to the suborder Suina of (especially) pigs, peccaries, and hippopotami.suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.suitcaseA large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.suitlikeResembling or characteristic of a suit (set of clothes).suivante(now historical) A lady's maid.sulfheme(biochemistry) An inactive form of heme formed by reaction with hydrogen sulfidesulliage(obsolete) foulness, filth or dirtsulphane(chemistry) alternative name of sulfanesulphate(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of sulfate.sulphene(chemistry) Alternative spelling of sulfene.sulphide(British spelling, chemistry) Alternative spelling of sulfide.sulphineAlternative spelling of sulfine.sulphite(inorganic chemistry, chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfite.sulphone(British spelling, chemistry) Alternative spelling of sulfone.sultiameA sulfonamide and inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, used as an anticonvulsant.sumacadeA sweetened drink made with the drupes of the sumac.sumanene(chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, of scientific interest because the molecule can be considered a fragment of buckminsterfullerene.summableAble to be summed (able to be added); that is, able to be summed up (able to be added up); thus:sumplikeResembling or characteristic of a sump.sumscoreThe sum of a set of scoressumwhere(informal) Eye dialect spelling of somewhere.sunbathe(intransitive) To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan; to take the sun.sunchoke(chiefly US) Synonym of Jerusalem artichoke.sundanceAny of various Native American religious rituals with songs, dances, praying, etc.sungladeA glade in a forest with a lot of sunshine coming in.sungrebeA species of aquatic bird, Heliornis fulica, in a monotypic genus of the family Heliornithidae, found in Central and South America.sunquakeA quake or disturbance occurring on the Sun.sunshadeSomething to keep the sun off, or create shade from the sun; a parasol or awning.sunshineThe direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.sunspaceAn especially sunny room or other areasunstone(mineralogy) A translucent form of feldspar having flakes of hematite, used as an ornamental stone.sunyaseeAlternative form of sannyasi.superate(transitive, rare) To rise above; to overtop; to cover.supercee(rare, science fiction) Faster-than-light travelling speed.supinate(transitive, anatomy) To twist the foot so the weight is on the outer edge.supinine(biochemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid with IUPAC name [(8S)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3H-pyrrolizin-1-yl]methyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-2-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-3-methylbutanoate.supplace(transitive, archaic) To replace; to supplant.supplete(transitive) To supplement, especially in terms of grammatical suppletion.surceaseCessation; stop, stopping; end. Respite, intermission.surefireAlternative form of sure-fire.surfableAble to be surfedsurflikeResembling surf (breaking waves) or some aspect of it.surfsideBeside the sea.suricateThe meerkat, a member of the mongoose family.surpliceA liturgical vestment of the Christian Church in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees, usually featuring lace decoration and embroidered bordures.surpoose(India, archaic) A cover, as of a basin, dish, hookah bowl, etc.surpriseSomething unexpected.surprizeArchaic spelling of surprise.surtitleTo provide surtitles for a performance.surveyeeA person who is subject to a survey.suscribeMisspelling of subscribe.suspenceObsolete spelling of suspense.suspenseThe condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.suwarreeAlternative form of sowarree.swaglikeResembling or characteristic of a swag, or loop of draped fabric; falling in loops or folds.swalloweObsolete spelling of swallow.swandiveAlternative form of swan dive.swanlikeSimilar to a swan or a characteristic of it, especially in elegance or grace.swapfileAlternative spelling of swap file.swayableCapable of being swayed; whose mind can be changed.sweepage(UK, dialect) The crop of hay obtained from a meadow.sweetite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-trapezohedral mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, and zinc.swelchie(rare, obsolete) A whirlpool.swellageThe act of swelling, or the proportion by which something swells.swimlaneAlternative form of swim lane.swimlineA cable or line that is used to connect divers so that they are spaced out within sight of each other.swimmateA person or animal with which one swims.swipableAlternative form of swipeable.sybariteA person devoted to luxury and pleasure; a hedonist.sycamineA tree, mentioned in Luke's Gospel, and thought to be the black mulberry.sycamore(British) A large British and European species of maple, Acer pseudoplatanus, known in North America as the sycamore maple.sycomoreA type of fig, Ficus sycomorus, native to the Middle East; the sycamore tree of the Bible.syllableThe written representation of a given pronounced syllable.sylphideAlternative spelling of sylphidsylviine(zoology) Relating to the Sylviinae, a group of warblers.symbiomeA biome of the symbiotic relationships between speciessymbioseTo take part in symbiosis.symbioteSynonym of symbiont.symesite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal pink mineral with the chemical formula Pb₁₀(SO₄)O₇Cl₄ · H₂O.symetineAn antiprotozoal drug.symphile(entomology) Any myrmecophilous insect that interacts with the host insectssymploce(rhetoric) The repetition of one word or phrase at the beginning and another word or phrase at the end of successive phrases or clauses.symptomeObsolete form of symptom.synapateMisspelling of sinapate.syncline(geology) A concave-upward fold in rock stratasynclite(historical) A specially summoned council or assembly of elders in classical Greece.syncrudeThe output from a bitumen/extra heavy oil upgrader facility used in connection with oil sand production.syndoche(rare) Alternative spelling of synecdoche.syndrome(pathology) A recognizable pattern of signs, symptoms and/or behaviours, especially of a disease or medical or psychological condition.synomone(biology) Any substance produced by an individual of one species that benefits both the producer and the recipient which is of a different species.synonimeObsolete form of synonym.synonymeArchaic form of synonym.synphase(electrical engineering, physics) That have the same or close phase; that have phase difference of about 0.synthaneDifluoromethyl 1,2,2,3,3-pentafluoropropyl ether, a halocarbon agent investigated as an inhalational anesthetic but never marketed.synthaseAny enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.synthome(rare, chemistry) All the reactions that are possible starting from a given compoundsynthone(organic chemistry) Any key intermediate product that, one synthesized, may be used to synthesize a range of other compounds.syrohemeMisspelling of siroheme.syrphineAny hoverfly of the tribe Syrphiniszmikite(mineralogy) A soft monoclinic mineral with the chemical formula MnSO₄·(H₂O).