Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words stability adjective The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution., Steadiness or firmness of character, firmness of resolution or purpose; the quality opposite to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sabadilla noun A Mexican liliaceous plant (Schoenocaulon officinale); also, its seeds, which contain the alkaloid veratrine. It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic and purgative. sabbatism noun Intermission of labor, as upon the Sabbath; rest. sabellian adjective Pertaining to the doctrines or tenets of Sabellius. See Sabellian, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words steadfast adjective Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm., Not fickle or wavering; constant; firm; resolute; unswerving; steady. steadying present participle & vb. noun of Steady steamboat noun A boat or vessel propelled by steam power; — generally used of river or coasting craft, as distinguished from ocean steamers. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sabadilla noun A Mexican liliaceous plant (Schoenocaulon officinale); also, its seeds, which contain the alkaloid veratrine. It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic and purgative. sabbatism noun Intermission of labor, as upon the Sabbath; rest. sabellian adjective Pertaining to the doctrines or tenets of Sabellius. See Sabellian, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words stibiated adjective Combined or impregnated with antimony (stibium). stibonium noun The hypothetical radical SbH4, analogous to ammonium; — called also antimonium. stichwort noun A kind of chickweed (Stellaria Holostea). stickfuls plural of Stickful stick-lac noun See the Note under Lac. stickling present participle & vb. noun of Stickle sticktail … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words salacious noun Having a propensity to venery; lustful; lecherous. salangana noun The salagane. salarying present participle & vb. noun of Salary salebrous adjective Rough; rugged. saleratus noun Aerated salt; a white crystalline substance having an alkaline taste and reaction, consisting of sodium bicarbonate (see under Sodium.) It is largely … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words stockaded imp. & past participle of Stockade stockdove noun A common European wild pigeon (Columba aenas), so called because at one time believed to be the stock of the domestic pigeon, or, according to some, from its breeding in the stocks, or trunks, of trees. stockfish noun Salted and … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sanbenito noun Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church., A garnment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by persons who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for punishment at the auto-da-fe. sanctuary noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sandarach noun Alt. of Sandarac sandglass noun An instrument for measuring time by the running of sand. See Hourglass. sandiness noun The quality or state of being sandy, or of being of a sandy color. sandpaper noun Paper covered on one side with sand glued fast, — used for … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words quackling present participle & vb. noun of Quackle quadrable adjective That may be sqyared, or reduced to an equivalent square; — said of a surface when the area limited by a curve can be exactly found, and expressed in a finite number of algebraic terms. quadrated imp. & past … Read more