English words starting with S

To go away quickly; used as an imperative to tell someone to leave.

to harm or injure, especially by scorching or searing.

severely and harshly critical

in a bitterly severe and scornful manner; with harsh criticism.

relating to or characterized by an interest in excrement and excretion, especially in literature or humor.

To throw or drop things so that they spread over an area in an irregular way.

tending to forget or lose things, and unable to think in an organized way or pay attention for long

Spread over a wide area or over a long period of time.

The process in which particles, light, or sound are forced to move in many different directions when they hit something.

a diving duck of northern regions, the male of which typically has a dark head with a green or purple sheen.

to search for and collect discarded items or food.

An animal that feeds on dead organic material, especially carrion.

The act of searching for and collecting discarded items or waste.

A written outline of a film, play, or other performance, describing the plot, characters, and scenes.

a part of a play, film, or story in which the events happen in one place

Attracting more attention than the main performer or feature, especially in a theatrical or film performance.

The natural features of a landscape, such as mountains, forests, rivers, etc., especially when they are beautiful to look at.

Featuring or offering beautiful or impressive natural scenery.

relating to or having the characteristics of scenography; of or pertaining to stage design or scenic representation.

a pleasant, natural smell

having a pleasant smell, often because a fragrance has been added

A decorated rod carried by a ruler on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of authority.

A person who questions or doubts accepted opinions or claims, especially those that are widely held.

Having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen.

an attitude of doubting or not being sure that something is true or right

a decorated rod carried by a king or queen on formal occasions as a symbol of power

A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction at the misfortunes of others.

A plan that lists the times when particular events or activities will happen

Planned or arranged to happen at a particular time

A person or thing that organizes and plans the timing of events or tasks.

The process of planning and arranging events or tasks to happen at particular times.

A diagram, plan, or structured framework representing the arrangement of or relationships between things.

Relating to or in the form of a diagram or plan.

In a way that uses or is in the form of a diagram, plan, or outline, showing the main features or relationships but not the details.

Diagrams or drawings that show the structure of something or how it works, especially of an electrical or mechanical system.

To arrange or represent something according to a plan, model, or diagram, often in a simplified or formulaic way.

a large-scale, systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

A person who makes secret and often dishonest plans.

Making clever and often dishonest plans to achieve something.

A short, lively movement or composition, typically in triple time, found especially in symphonies, sonatas, and chamber music.

A division into two groups caused by a disagreement about beliefs, especially within a religious organization.

Relating to or characterized by schism; causing or tending to cause division.

a type of metamorphic rock that can be easily split into thin layers or sheets.

A serious disease caused by infection with parasitic flatworms (schistosomes) that live in the blood vessels, especially of the bladder and intestines.

Relating to, having, or resembling schizophrenia or its symptoms, especially a lack of interest in social relationships and a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle.

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.

Relating to or suffering from schizophrenia, a mental illness characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and emotional responsiveness.

a consistently unlucky or inept person; a habitual bungler.

To carry or drag something heavy or awkward with effort.

Cheap, shoddy, or inferior goods; trashy material.

of poor quality; cheap, shoddy, or inferior

excessive sentimentality, especially in music, writing, or drama.

excessively sentimental, emotional, or maudlin, especially in art or music.

A foolish or boring person; a jerk.

to talk informally and in a friendly way with someone, especially in order to gain an advantage

a person who talks informally and socially, especially in a way that is intended to gain favor or advantage.

a foolish or contemptible person

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain or potatoes, especially in germany and the netherlands.

a breed of dog of german origin that has a wiry coat, a square build, and a distinctive beard and eyebrows.

a thin slice of meat, typically veal, that is coated in breadcrumbs and fried.

a person's nose, especially a large or prominent one

a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university or college

characteristic of or suitable for a learned person; having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying

an amount of money given to a person by an organization to help pay for their education

relating to schools, colleges, and formal education, especially in a way that values traditional knowledge and learning.

The system of theology and philosophy taught in medieval European universities, based on Aristotelian logic and the writings of the early Church Fathers.

(used with a singular or plural verb) The system of theology and philosophy taught in medieval European universities, based on Aristotelian logic and the writings of the early Christian theologians.

An institution for educating children

Of an age suitable for attending school; old enough for school.

of an age suitable for attending school

Taking place in or connected with a school; having a school as its foundation or center.

A local board or committee responsible for the management of public schools in a particular area.

A bus used for taking children to and from school.

Considering or comparing each school individually, one after another.

The relationship or interaction between a school and the local population it serves.

Relating to or occurring at the time when a person leaves school, especially at the end of compulsory education.

Relating to or appropriate for the standard of a school, especially a primary or secondary school.

A meal provided to and eaten by children at school, typically in the middle of the day.

A formal document maintained by a school, detailing a student's academic performance, attendance, and behavior.

Connected with or concerning a school or schools.

Organized, funded, or officially supported by a school.

Relating to or designed to facilitate the transition from education to employment.

applying to or involving an entire school

A book used for studying in a school; a textbook.

a boy who attends school

A bus used for transporting children to and from school.

A child who attends school.

(of a person) having been educated or trained, especially to a high level.

a girl who attends a school.

a building used as a school, especially a small or simple one in a village or rural area.

the education you receive at school

A female schoolteacher, especially one who is old-fashioned, strict, and prim.

a man who teaches in a school, especially a private school.

a person who goes to or went to the same school as you

A woman who teaches in a school, especially a private school.

a room in a school where classes are taught.

a person whose job is to teach in a school

work that students are required to do as part of their school studies.

the area of open ground next to a school building, used for games and recreation.

a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast, and with gaff-rigged lower masts.

a particular style of performance, piece of acting, or manner of speaking that is typical of a particular person or group, especially a comedian

A genre of fiction that deals with imaginative concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.

relating to the hip or the sciatic nerve

pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back, often due to degeneration of an intervertebral disk.

The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Based on or derived from the methods and principles of science.

A genre of fiction that deals with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.

Connected to or involving science.

Relating to or based on the methods and principles of science.

in a way that relates to or uses the methods and principles of science

Excessive belief in the power of scientific knowledge and methods, especially when applied inappropriately to other fields such as philosophy or the arts.

a person who is trained in a science and whose job involves doing scientific research or solving scientific problems

relating to or characterized by an excessive or uncritical belief in the methods and principles of science, especially when applied inappropriately to other fields.

a sword with a curved blade that broadens towards the point, used originally in eastern countries.

a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

To emit quick flashes of light; to sparkle.

Sparkling or shining brightly.

a flash or sparkle of light.

A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.

The act or process of cutting or dividing something, especially along a natural line or division.