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stalwart

marked by imposing physical strength; firmly built; firm and resolute
E.g.His consistent support of the party has proved that he is a stalwart and loyal member.

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stamina

physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness; enduring strength and energy
E.g.These exercises helped the monks gain stamina to withstand the long meditation sessions.

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stammer

make involuntary stops in uttering syllables or words; hesitate or falter in speaking; speak with stops and difficulty
E.g.He did not hear what Amy was saying, and whenever she paused expectantly he could only stammer an awkward assent, which was as often misplaced as otherwise.

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stanch

stop or check flow of liquid; stop flow of blood from wound
E.g.It is imperative that we stanch the gushing wound before we attend to the other injuries.

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stanza

unit of poem, written or printed as a paragraph
E.g.Do you know the last stanza of the national anthem?

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stately

majestic; impressive, as in size or proportions
E.g.One saw life-sized ladies and gentlemen dancing in stately rounds or laughing under trees and among flowers and butterflies.

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static

having no motion; being at rest; fixed; stationary
E.g.To claim that the English language will remain static is false.

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statute

law enacted by legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler
E.g.New York's eminent domain statute is virtually capital punishment for property owners.

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statutory

enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority
E.g.The copyright owner can sue them under the current rules and potentially obtain statutory damages of up to 150000 dollars per work -- just as they can now.

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steadfast

firmly or constant loyal; fixed or unchanging
E.g.Penelope was steadfast in her affections, faithfully waiting for Ulysses to return from his wanderings.

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stealth

avoiding detection by moving carefully; acting in a covert way
E.g.He is a coward and a very evil man who works in stealth to destroy anyone who disagrees with him.

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steep

soak; make thoroughly wet
E.g.Be sure to steep the fabric in the dye bath for the full time prescribed.

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stellar

outstanding; principal; of or consisting of stars
E.g.To alter that equation, the Indian economy would have to maintain stellar growth rates for years.

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stem

stop flow of a liquid; make headway against
E.g.They all hoped that he managed to stem the rebellion in two weeks.

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stench

strong, foul odor; stink; foul quality; offensive odor
E.g.Also, on days when the tides and wind are just right, the stench is overpowering.

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stereotype

fixed and unvarying representation; conventional and oversimplified conception
E.g.As a parent of two sons with Tourette syndrome, I have spent 10 years fighting this kind of stereotype while watching my children struggle for acceptance.

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sterile

barren; infertile; incapable of reproducing; free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
E.g.The surgical instrument unit includes a tripod having at least two articulating arms, one of which extends into a sterile operating area.

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stickler

one who insists on something unyieldingly; something puzzling or difficult
E.g.The main stickler is that by the end of the book, the reader is left without a sense of closure.

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stifle

interrupt or cut off voice; keep in or hold back; suppress; conceal or hide
E.g.Halfway through the boring lecture, Laura gave up trying to stifle her yawns.

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stigma

symbol of disgrace; small mark, as scar or birthmark; mark made with red-hot iron
E.g.I do not attach any stigma to the fact that you were accused of this crime.