English to English Dictionary

speculative fiction

A broad literary genre encompassing fiction with certain elements that do not exist in the real world, often including science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

spell

A form of words used as a magical charm or to cast a magical effect.

sphere

A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.

squawk

A loud, harsh, or abrupt noise, such as that made by a bird.

stamina

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

standard-issue

Official, conventional, or typical of what is normally supplied or expected.

stanza

A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.

starch

An odorless, tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes.

status-report

A summary that describes the current state, progress, or condition of a project, task, or operation.

step-aside

An act of resigning from a position or relinquishing responsibility in favor of someone else.

stewardship

The job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.

stiletto

A short dagger with a tapering blade.