English words starting with S

Less important than something else; coming after, or derived from, something primary or original.

relating to or being the second stage of education, typically following primary education

A school for children between the ages of 11 and 18, following primary school.

used to introduce a second point or reason

A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.

the act of keeping information hidden from other people

Kept hidden from knowledge or view; known only to a few people.

Relating to the work of a secretary or office administrator.

the department or offices of a secretary-general or secretary, especially in a large international organization.

a person who works in an office, typing letters, answering the telephone, and arranging meetings, etc.

the person who is the leader of a large international organization, especially a political one.

A single officer in an organization who holds the combined roles of secretary and treasurer.

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance

The process by which substances are produced and released from a cell or a gland.

Tending to keep your feelings, thoughts, or intentions hidden from other people.

In a manner that attempts to avoid being noticed or giving away information.

The quality or state of being secretive; a tendency to conceal one's thoughts, feelings, or intentions.

in a way that is kept hidden from knowledge or view; not openly.

Relating to or involved in the process of secreting a substance from a cell or gland.

A religious or political group that has separated from a larger group and has its own distinct set of beliefs.

relating to a sect or sects, especially in a narrow-minded or rigid way.

Excessive attachment to a particular sect or party, especially in religion, often leading to conflict with others.

any of the parts into which something is divided

Relating to a particular area or group within a larger whole; local or regional rather than general.

Excessive or narrow-minded concern for the interests of a particular region or group over those of the whole country.

divided into separate parts or sections.

a distinct part or branch of a nation's economy or society or of a sphere of activity such as education.

relating to a particular sector, especially of the economy or society.

relating to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred.

The belief that religion should not be involved in the organization of society, education, etc.

A person who advocates the separation of religion from public and social life.

the state or quality of being secular; worldliness; a secular matter or attitude.

the process through which religious institutions, practices, and ideas lose their social significance.

To remove something from religious control or influence.

(of a society, institution, or activity) having been made secular; separated from religious or spiritual connection or influence.

free from danger or risk

fixed or fastened firmly in position; not likely to give way or be lost

In a fixed, firm, or stable manner; not likely to give way or be lost.

Making something safe or protected from danger or loss.

Financial instruments that represent an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (stock), a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.

The crime of deceiving investors in stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, typically by providing false information or manipulating markets.

the process of converting assets, especially loans, into securities that can be traded on financial markets.

the state of being free from danger or threat

Being aware of the importance of security and taking care to avoid risks or dangers.

A car with a fixed roof, a front and rear seat, and a separate trunk, typically having four doors.

Calm, quiet, or composed; not excited or agitated.

In a calm, relaxed, or sleepy state because of a sedative drug.

In a calm, dignified, and unhurried manner.

(present participle) Administering a sedative drug to someone to calm them or make them sleepy.

The process of making someone calm or unconscious, especially by giving them drugs, before a medical operation.

Having a calming or soothing effect; reducing nervousness or excitement.

(of work or a way of life) characterized by much sitting and little physical activity

a grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or near water, typically having solid triangular stems and inconspicuous flowers.

Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.

Relating to or formed from sediment, especially rock formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles.

The process in which solid particles in a liquid or gas settle slowly to the bottom.

Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Relating to, involving, or encouraging rebellion against the authority of a state or ruler.

To persuade someone to have sex with you, especially by using your charm or attractiveness.

A person who entices someone into sexual activity, especially by means of persuasion or temptation.

The act of persuading someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, by making it seem attractive.

Tempting and attractive; enticing.

in a manner that tempts or entices someone, often in a sexual or appealing way.

The quality of being attractive and tempting in a way that is often considered dangerous or immoral.

A woman who seduces someone, especially one who uses her sexual attractiveness to lead them astray.

The quality of being dedicated and diligent; constant and earnest effort.

Showing dedication and great care in one's work or duties.

A type of plant with thick fleshy leaves, often with yellow, white, or pink flowers, that grows on walls or rocks.

To become aware of something using your eyes; to perceive with the eyes.

(of a material or garment) thin or fine enough to be seen through.

The small, hard part produced by a plant from which a new plant of the same kind can grow.

The process or activity of germinating seeds and nurturing the young seedlings indoors or in a protected environment before transplanting them outside.

A bed of fine soil prepared for sowing seeds.

(of a plant or fruit) having produced or containing seeds

The dried flower or seed-containing part of a plant, especially a grass, remaining after the petals or leaves have fallen.

The state or quality of being dirty, untidy, or in poor condition.

The act of sowing seeds.

(of a fruit or plant) having no seeds

A young plant that is grown from a seed.

A dry fruit or seed vessel that splits open when ripe, especially one from a leguminous plant.

Looking dirty or in bad condition because of a lack of care

considering that; since

Used to describe a dog that is specially trained to guide a blind person.

To try to find or get something.

a person who is trying to find or get something

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'seek', meaning to try to find or obtain something.

To give the impression of being or doing something; to appear in a particular way.

Appearing to be true or real, but not necessarily so.

according to the available facts or one's perception, but not necessarily in reality; apparently.

proper or appropriate in the circumstances; fitting

(of a liquid) to flow slowly and in small quantities through something or into something

the slow escape or movement of a liquid or gas through small holes or gaps in a material.

a person who is able to see visions of the future; a prophet.

a light fabric, typically cotton, with a crinkled surface, often striped.

A long plank balanced in the middle on a fixed support, on which children sit at opposite ends and move up and down by pushing the ground with their feet.

(of a liquid) to move about violently as if boiling

Extremely angry but often not outwardly showing it

any of the parts into which something can be divided

Relating to or divided into segments or sections.

Consisting of or divided into segments.

The act or process of dividing something into smaller parts or segments.

Divided or separated into distinct parts or sections.

to separate or set apart from others or from a main body or group.

Kept apart or separated from others, especially on the basis of race, sex, religion, or other characteristics.

The policy or practice of separating people of different races, religions, or sexes and treating them in a different way.

A person who supports the policy of keeping different groups, especially racial groups, separate from each other in society.

to move smoothly from one song, subject, place, or activity to another

a large fishing net with floats at the top and weights at the bottom, designed to hang vertically in the water to encircle fish.

relating to or caused by earthquakes

The frequency, magnitude, and distribution of earthquakes in a specific geographical area over a period of time.

an instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

Relating to the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the Earth.

A scientist who studies earthquakes and the structure of the Earth through the analysis of seismic waves.

the scientific study of earthquakes and related phenomena, such as the movement of seismic waves through the earth.

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

to take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

Past tense and past participle of 'seize'. To take hold of something suddenly and forcibly.

The action of taking hold of something suddenly and forcibly.

A sudden attack of an illness, especially one that affects the brain and causes violent movements or unconsciousness.

On only a few occasions; not often; rarely.