English to English Dictionary

status-report

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

steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

step-aside

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

stiletto

A short dagger with a tapering blade.

stocky

Broad and solidly built; sturdy and relatively short in stature.

stratum-corneum

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

strike

A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to obtain concessions from their employer.

strolling

The action of walking in a leisurely, relaxed way.

stunned

Very surprised or shocked, so that one is temporarily unable to react.

stutter

A tendency to stutter, or an instance of stuttering speech.

subterfuge

Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

supposed

Generally assumed or believed to be the case, often with the implication that it is not true.