English words starting with S

the study of style in written or spoken language, especially in literary works.

The act or process of stylizing something; representing something in a conventional, often simplified or exaggerated, style rather than in a realistic or naturalistic way.

Represented or treated in a manner that conforms to a decorative style rather than to nature or realism.

Resembling a stylus or pen; slender and pointed.

a pointed device used for writing, marking, or engraving, especially on a hard surface.

to prevent someone from achieving their aim or doing something

To prevent someone from achieving their goal or acting as they had planned; to thwart or obstruct.

A clear liquid hydrocarbon used in making plastics, synthetic rubber, and resins.

the act of trying to persuade someone to do something.

(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant.

in a manner that is smoothly charming, polite, and sophisticated, often in a way that is slightly insincere.

Under, below, or beneath.

Having a winning percentage below .500; losing more games than one wins, especially in sports.

A floor or level of a building that is below the main basement.

Of or relating to a level of government officials just below the rank of cabinet member.

A smaller, secondary commission formed by a larger commission to deal with a specific part of its work.

(of temperatures) below the freezing point of water (0°C or 32°F)

Falling short of the standards of humanity or civilization; less than human.

Below an average, usual, or expected standard; inferior.

Relating to or characteristic of the region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

Relating to or originating from the region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

(of temperatures) lower than zero degrees on a scale, especially zero degrees fahrenheit or celsius.

A person holding a subordinate position, especially a junior officer in the British army.

located or occurring under the arachnoid membrane and above the pia mater, which are two of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

relating to the region immediately south of the arctic circle.

A unit assembled separately and designed to be incorporated with other units into a larger manufactured product.

relating to particles or phenomena that are smaller than or occur within an atom.

A secondary or subordinate category within a larger, more general category.

A chapter that is a subdivision of a larger chapter, especially in a book, a legal code, or a set of regulations.

a secondary or subordinate class within a larger category

Located beneath the clavicle (collarbone).

Relating to or denoting a disease or condition which is not severe or advanced enough to present definite or readily observable symptoms.

a smaller committee formed from a main committee to consider a specific matter in detail.

of a class of very small cars, typically smaller than a compact car.

Relating to or denoting the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's feelings and actions.

In a way that relates to or is influenced by the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.

A large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as South Asia or Greenland.

relating to or characteristic of a large landmass that is part of a continent but is considered a distinct geographical or political entity.

To arrange for part of a job or contract to be done by another company or person.

The practice of assigning part of a contract or project to another company or person.

A person or company that is hired by a main contractor to perform a specific part of a larger project or job.

relating to or involving the areas of the brain situated beneath the cerebral cortex.

(of a nuclear reactor or its operation) below the necessary conditions to sustain a chain reaction.

Relating to a distinct group within a larger culture, having beliefs or interests that are different from those of the mainstream culture.

A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture.

Situated or applied under the skin.

To divide something into smaller parts, especially parts that have already been divided.

To divide something into smaller parts that are themselves parts of a larger division.

the act or process of dividing something into smaller parts

to bring someone or something under control by force

quiet and rather reflective or depressed

Located or occurring beneath the dura mater, the tough outermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

A taxonomic category that ranks below a family and above a genus.

A specialized area of study or research within a broader field or discipline.

a rough floor laid as a base for a finished floor.

A category within a larger genre, especially in art, music, or literature.

Located or occurring below the glottis.

A smaller group formed from a larger one.

A heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing.

A heading given to a subsection within a larger piece of writing.

A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

(of a curriculum, teaching method, etc.) organized around distinct academic subjects, with an emphasis on the content and structure of those disciplines rather than on the needs or interests of the learner.

The topic or content that is being discussed, studied, or dealt with.

A compound term used in philosophy, linguistics, and psychology to denote the fundamental distinction between the self (the conscious mind or agent) and the external world (the thing perceived or acted upon).

Relating to or focused on a particular and limited subject, field, or area of activity.

A pair consisting of a subject and its corresponding verb, considered as a unit in grammatical analysis.

The state of being under the control, authority, or power of another person or thing.

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

In a way that is based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

The doctrine that knowledge is merely subjective and that there is no external or objective truth.

a person who believes that our own mental activity is the only unquestionable fact of our experience, and that knowledge, morality, and truth are therefore based on individual perception or feeling.

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

To bring under complete control or domination, especially by conquest.

Brought under complete control or domination, especially by conquest.

the act of bringing someone or something under complete control or domination.

relating to or denoting a mood of verbs expressing what is imagined, wished, possible, or hypothetical.

To lease (a property) from a tenant who is already leasing it from the owner.

To rent to someone else a property that you are already renting from its owner.

to express strong emotions or use energy by doing an activity, especially an activity that is considered socially acceptable

(in chemistry) having been turned from a solid directly into a vapor.

the process in which a solid substance turns directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid.

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

in a manner that is of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

relating to mental processes of which the individual is not consciously aware, but which can influence emotions and behavior.

in a way that influences the mind without the person being aware of it.

the quality of being so beautiful, impressive, or noble that it inspires great admiration and awe.

situated or applied under the tongue.

A partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint or organ.

Located beneath the lower jaw.

a ship, especially a military one, that can travel underwater.

a sailor who serves in a submarine.

of or relating to an intensity or level of effort that is below the maximum possible.

a secondary menu that appears when you select an option from a main menu, especially on a computer.

to go under the surface of water or another liquid; to put something under the surface of water or another liquid.

completely covered with water

the process or state of being completely covered or hidden by water or another liquid.

Under water; submerged.

designed to operate while submerged underwater.

the act of putting something or someone under water or other liquid, or the state of being under water.

too small to be seen with an ordinary microscope.

Relating to or denoting a measurement or wavelength of less than a millimeter.

The act of accepting that someone has complete control over you and obeying them.

willing to obey or agree to the wishes of others without resistance.

In a manner that shows a willingness to obey or yield to the authority or will of others.

The quality or state of being submissive; readiness to submit to the authority or will of others.

to give a document, proposal, etc. to someone in authority so that they can consider it

The act of formally presenting or handing in something for consideration, judgment, or approval.

past tense and past participle of submit: to give or offer something for a decision to be made by others.

Relating to or forming part of a political unit that is smaller than a nation, such as a region, state, or province.

below what is normal or average, especially in intelligence or social development.

A portable computer that is smaller and lighter than a standard notebook or laptop.

less than the best possible; not optimal.

relating to or following a trajectory that is less than one complete orbit of a celestial body, especially the earth.

lower in rank or position

Lower in rank or position.

The state of being less important or under the control of another person or thing.

To induce someone to commit an unlawful or wrongful act, especially by bribery or other improper means.

The act of bribing or otherwise inducing someone to commit an unlawful act, especially perjury.

A part that is a division or component of a larger part.

Located or occurring beneath the periosteum (the dense layer of connective tissue covering the surface of bones).