Words with 'S'

Sable

A dark, usually black fur, or the animal that produces it.

Sabotage

Deliberate destruction or damage to a system or organization.

Sacrament

A religious ceremony or act, considered an outward sign of inward grace.

Sacred

Regarded with reverence and respect, often for religious reasons.

Safari

A journey or expedition, especially for observing animals in their natural habitat.

Sage

A wise person, or a plant known for its aromatic leaves.

Salary

A fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly for professional work.

Salient

Most noticeable or important.

Salvation

The act of being saved from harm or evil, often in a religious context.

Sample

A small part or quantity taken from a larger whole to represent it.

Sanctuary

A place of safety or refuge.

Sand

Fine particles of rock or mineral, typically found on beaches or deserts.

Satellite

An artificial object placed in orbit around a celestial body.

Satiate

To satisfy hunger or desire fully.

Savory

Food that is flavorful, typically salty or spicy rather than sweet.

Scald

To burn with hot liquid or steam.

Scale

A system of measurement or the outer covering of a fish or reptile.

Scalp

The skin covering the top of the head, or the act of removing it in certain historical contexts.

Scam

A fraudulent scheme or trick.

Scene

A part of a play, movie, or event.

Scheme

A plan or program of action, sometimes with a negative connotation.

Scholar

A person who is highly educated or has expertise in a particular subject.

Scintillate

To emit flashes of light or sparkle.

Scold

To reprimand or criticize someone harshly.

Scope

The extent or range of something.

Scorn

The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain.

Scramble

To mix or rearrange in a disorderly way, or to move quickly in a challenging situation.

Scrap

A small piece or portion of something, often left over.

Scrutiny

Close and detailed examination or inspection.

Sculpt

To carve or mold a shape, typically out of stone, wood, or clay.

Seance

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Search

The act of looking for something or someone.

Season

A period of the year characterized by specific weather conditions, or a flavoring used in food.

Seclusion

The state of being isolated or separated from others.

Second

Referring to something in a sequence, or a unit of time.

Secure

To make something safe, or free from danger.

Sedate

To calm or soothe, often with medication.

Seed

A small, typically oval or round structure from which a plant grows.

Seek

To search for something, or pursue a goal.

Seem

To appear to be something based on perception.

Segment

A part or portion of something larger.

Select

To choose something or someone from a group.

Selfish

Concerned primarily with one's own advantage or welfare, often to the detriment of others.

Seller

A person or company that sells goods or services.

Semantics

The study of meaning in language.

Sensible

Having or showing good sense or judgment.

Sensitivity

The quality of being sensitive, especially in understanding emotions or situations.

Sense

A feeling or perception produced through the senses.

Sentiment

A view or attitude toward something, often emotional.

Separate

To set or keep apart.

Sequence

A particular order in which events, actions, or things follow each other.

Serene

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Serial

Occurring in a series or sequence.

Service

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

Session

A period of time devoted to a particular activity, often formal.

Settle

To resolve or reach an agreement, or to make a place one's home.

Severe

Very great; intense.

Shackle

A metal chain or fastening used to restrain someone or something.

Shallow

Of little depth or a superficial nature.

Shape

The external form or appearance of something.

Share

To give a portion of something to others.

Sharp

Having a fine edge or point; keen.

Shatter

To break or cause something to break into pieces.

Shear

To cut the hair or wool of an animal.

Shelter

A structure or place that provides protection from the elements.

Shield

A protective barrier or device used for defense.

Shine

To give off light or reflect light.

Ship

A large boat used for traveling across water.

Shiver

To tremble or shake, typically from cold or fear.

Shock

A sudden and intense disturbance or impact.

Shorten

To make something shorter in length or duration.

Shrewd

Having or showing sharp judgment or intelligence.

Shrill

Having a high-pitched and piercing sound.

Shrink

To reduce in size, especially by contraction or compression.

Shroud

A cloth or covering that envelops or conceals.

Sick

Affected by illness or disease.

Signal

A gesture, action, or sound used to convey information or instructions.

Silent

Without sound or speech.

Simplify

To make something easier to understand or do.

Sinister

Suggesting or threatening harm or evil.

Single

One; individual.

Sincere

Genuine and free from pretense or deceit.

Singular

Unique or exceptional.

Site

A location or place.

Skill

The ability to do something well, typically gained through practice or experience.

Slap

To strike with an open hand.

Slender

Thin or narrow in appearance.

Slick

Smooth and slippery, often in a deceptive manner.

Slight

Small in degree or amount.

Sloth

A slow-moving mammal, or a lack of activity or laziness.

Smash

To break something violently into pieces.

Smell

To perceive or detect a scent through the nose.

Smile

To make an expression by curving the lips upward, typically indicating happiness.

Smoke

The visible vapor and gases produced by a fire or combustion.

Smooth

Having a surface free from roughness or irregularities.

Sneeze

To expel air forcibly through the nose and mouth due to irritation.

Snatch

To take something quickly and suddenly.

Sneak

To move or act in a stealthy manner.

Social

Relating to society or interaction with others.

Sole

The only one of its kind; exclusive.

Solid

Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gas.

Solve

To find an answer to a problem.

Somber

Dark or dull in tone; serious or grave.

Soothe

To calm or relieve pain or distress.

Sophisticated

Having a refined or advanced understanding of something.

Source

The origin or beginning of something.

Spectacular

Impressive and visually striking.

Speculate

To form a theory or conjecture without sufficient evidence.

Speech

The expression of thoughts through spoken words.

Speed

The rate at which something moves or operates.

Spine

The column of bones that supports the body and encases the spinal cord.

Spiritual

Relating to the soul or spirit, often in a religious context.

Spite

A desire to irritate or annoy someone.

Split

To divide or separate into parts.

Spoil

To damage or ruin something, often through neglect or mishandling.

Sprinkle

To scatter or pour small drops of a substance.

Squad

A small group of people working together on a task.

Square

A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

Stability

The quality of being stable, secure, or balanced.

Stagnant

Not flowing or moving; stale or inactive.

Stamina

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

Stand

To be in an upright position, or a platform for holding something.

Star

A luminous point in the night sky, or a famous person.

Start

To begin or commence an action or process.

State

A territory or political unit, or a particular condition or situation.

Station

A place where something is located or operates, or a public service center.

Steady

Firmly fixed, stable, or not changing.

Stealth

The act of moving, proceeding, or acting secretly.

Stem

The main body of a plant, or to originate from a source.

Stench

A strong, unpleasant odor.

Stir

To mix or move something, or to cause excitement.

Stoic

A person who endures hardship without showing emotion.

Storm

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with wind, rain, or snow.

Strain

A force or pressure applied to something, or a type of disease.

Strange

Unusual or unfamiliar.

Strength

The quality of being strong or capable of exerting force.

Stress

Mental or emotional strain, or physical force exerted on something.

Strict

Enforcing rules or standards in a rigid manner.

Strike

To hit forcefully, or a work stoppage by employees.

Stumble

To trip or lose balance while walking.

Subdue

To overpower or bring something under control.

Succeed

To achieve a desired aim or result.

Suffer

To experience pain, distress, or hardship.

Summon

To call upon or request the presence of someone.

Superb

Of the highest quality or excellence.

Superior

Higher in rank, quality, or importance.

Surpass

To exceed or go beyond a limit or expectation.

Suspicion

A feeling or belief that something is wrong or suspicious.

Swallow

To cause or allow something to pass down the throat.

Sway

To move back and forth, or to influence someone’s opinion.

Swindle

To cheat or deceive someone for personal gain.

Symbol

An object or sign that represents something else.

Sympathy

Feelings of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

System

A set of connected things or parts working together as a whole.

Synthesize

To combine different components to form a new whole.

Syrup

A thick liquid, often sweetened, used in food or medicine.

SaaS

Software as a Service, a model for delivering software over the internet.

Scalability

The ability of a system or process to handle growth or increase in demand.

Schema

A structured framework or plan, often used in database or design contexts.

Script

A set of instructions or code that automates tasks in technology.

Simulation

The imitation of a real-world process or system through a model or software.

Server

A computer system that provides data or services to other computers in a network.

Service-oriented architecture (SOA)

An architectural pattern where software components provide services to other applications over a network.

SEO

Search Engine Optimization, the practice of optimizing websites to rank higher on search engines.

Socket

A software or hardware interface for communication between systems or devices.

Software

A collection of programs or applications that instruct a computer to perform specific tasks.

Source code

The human-readable instructions written by a programmer in a programming language.

SaaS

Software as a Service, a model for delivering software over the internet.

Syntax

The rules that define the structure of statements in programming languages.

Scaling

The process of increasing the capacity or size of a system or process.