Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words swiftlet noun Any one of numerous species of small East Indian and Asiatic swifts of the genus Collocalia. Some of the species are noted for furnishing the edible bird’s nest. See Illust. under Edible. swilling present participle & vb. noun of Swill swimming present participle & vb. noun of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words swabbing present participle & vb. noun of Swab swaddled imp. & past participle of Swaddle swaddler noun A term of contempt for an Irish Methodist. swagging present participle & vb. noun of Swag swainish adjective Pertaining to, or resembling, a swain; rustic; ignorant. swamping present participle & vb. noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words superadd verb t. To add over and above; to add to what has been added; to annex, as something extrinsic. superior adjective More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part of an image., Higher in rank or office; more … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words suadible adjective Suasible. suasible adjective Capable of being persuaded; easily persuaded. subacrid adjective Moderalely acrid or harsh. subacute adjective Moderalely acute. subagent noun A person employed by an agent to transact the whole, or a part, of the business intrusted to the latter. subbasal adjective Near the base. sub-base … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words starring present participle & vb. noun of Star starched imp. & past participle of Starch, Stiffened with starch., Stiff; precise; formal. starcher noun One who starches. starchly adverb In a starched or starch manner. starfish noun Any one of numerous species of echinoderms belonging to the class Asterioidea, in … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words stabbing present participle & vb. noun of Stab stabling present participle & vb. noun of Stable, The act or practice of keeping horses and cattle in a stable., A building, shed, or room for horses and cattle. stablish verb t. To settle permanently in a state; to make firm; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words squibbed imp. & past participle of Squib squierie noun Alt. of Squiery squiggle verb i. To shake and wash a fluid about in the mouth with the lips closed., To move about like an eel; to squirm. squilgee noun Formerly, a small swab for drying a vessel’s deck; now, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words squabash verb t. To crush; to quash; to squash. squabble verb i. To contend for superiority in an unseemly maner; to scuffle; to struggle; to wrangle; to quarrel., To debate peevishly; to dispute., To disarrange, so that the letters or lines stand awry or are mixed and need careful … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words speaking present participle & vb. noun of Speak, Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube., Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. spearing present participle & vb. noun of Spear spearmen plural of Spearman spearman noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words spaceful adjective Wide; extensive.