English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
"A streamlet flowed through the meadow."
the quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity to withstand force or pressure
"Her strength helped her overcome the difficulties."
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
"Clothes were strewn across the floor."
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
"The rock surface was striated by glacial movement."
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
"The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope."
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
"The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech."
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
"She strode confidently across the stage."
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
"His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable."
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
"The region has been torn apart by political strife."
to hit forcibly or attack; also to stop work as a form of protest
"The workers decided to strike for better wages."
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
"The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone."
strict, precise, and exacting
"The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis."
to remove coverings or layers from something; to undress
"He had to strip the old paint from the wall."
a young man who is not yet fully grown
"The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight."
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
"He strutted across the stage after winning the award."
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
"Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive."
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
"The singer recorded her new song in the studio."
spending a lot of time studying or reading; very dedicated to learning
"She is a studious girl who spends hours in the library."
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
"The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity."
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
"He stumbled on the uneven pavement."
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
"The question completely stumped the students."
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
"The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone."
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
"The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie."
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
"The magician's tricks stupefied the audience."
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