A-Z-46 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-46 — 60 words
straddle
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something. (verb)
stench
A very bad smell (noun)
straggler
A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place (noun)
stubble
Short stalks of growth (noun)
stupor
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility (noun)
stash
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place (verb)
stunt
Prevent from growing or developing properly (verb)
stingy
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous (adjective)
stodgy
Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes (adjective)
stuffy
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation (adjective)
stumble
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall (verb)
strut
To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait (verb)
stigma
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person (noun)
stifle
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion (verb)
stink
Have a strong unpleasant smell (verb)
stark
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other (adjective)
strife
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict (noun)
stray
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place (verb)
stupendous
Extremely impressive (adjective)
stun
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state (verb)
streak
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings. (verb)
startle
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm (verb)
sturdy
Strong and solid and unlikely to break (adjective)
stunning
Extremely beautiful or attractive (adjective)
stilted
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal (adjective)
strangle
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat (verb)
stomp
To step on something with force. (verb)
stranded
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money (adjective)
stately
An attitude that commands respect (adjective)
stuck
Unable to move. (adjective)
stoop
To bend one's body forwards and downwards (verb)
strategic
Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal (adjective)
stubborn
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude (adjective)
stash
A secret store of something (noun)
stunt
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring (noun)
stumble
An act of stumbling (noun)
stink
A strong unpleasant smell; a stench (noun)
streak
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings (noun)
steeped
Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief. (adjective)
stellar
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance. (adjective)
stickler
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing. (adjective)
stiff
Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure. (adjective)
stopgap
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently. (noun)
stout
Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist. (adjective)
streamline
To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps. (verb)
strenuous
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action. (adjective)
strewn
Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area. (adjective)
stride
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps. (noun)
stride
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction. (verb)
stringent
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy. (adjective)
stuff
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner. (verb)
steep
Rising or falling at a sharp angle. (adjective)
stupidity
A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly. (noun)
stature
The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation (adjective)
status
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige. (noun)
steadfast
Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times. (adjective)
stranglehold
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone. (noun)
stuff
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized. (noun)
stonewall
To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate. (verb)
stupefy
To shock or surprise you so much that you cannot think properly for a while.. (verb)