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to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
"The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room."
the right to vote in political elections
"The movement fought for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century."
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
"The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women."
to gradually spread through or over something
"A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled."
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
"Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told."
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
"The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate."
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
"She had many suitors vying for her attention."
to be silently resentful or moody
"He went to his room to sulk after the argument."
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
"She gave him a sullen look and walked away."
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
"The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation."
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
"The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work."
A brief statement of the main points of something.
"She wrote a summary of the book for her class."
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
"The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case."
The highest point of a hill or mountain; a meeting between heads of state or leaders.
"The leaders met at the summit to discuss global issues."
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
"The king summoned his advisors to the court."
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
"In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility."
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
"The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet."
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
"The war sundered families and friends."
Various or miscellaneous.
"The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items."
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
"The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers."
to add something to what has already been added
"The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition."
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
"The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service."
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
"The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production."
extremely good; excellent
"The hotel provided superb service during our stay."
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