English to English Dictionary

sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

stratum-corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.

subordination

The state of being under the authority, control, or broader significance of another person or thing.

subterfuge

Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

subvention

An amount of money granted, especially by a government, to assist an organization or undertaking.

surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

synovial

Relating to or denoting a type of joint that is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane enclosing a lubricating fluid.