5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 274

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
stab verb He stabbed her with a knife. wounded
stability noun The stability of the economy is good. steadiness
stable noun The horses were in the stable. barn
adj. We need stable prices. steady
stack noun There's a big stack of dishes to wash. mound
verb Stack the plates over there. pile
stadium noun We went to the Olympic stadium. sports palace
staff noun He carried a staff for protection. stick
noun Our staff will help you. personnel
noun The staff at our college is well paid. faculty
verb I'll staff the center with good people. supply
stage noun At this stage we won't have profits. phase
noun The stage is a place for drama. theater
stagger verb He staggered and then fell. swayed
stain noun His coat had a stain on the back. discoloration
verb The dress was stained while eating. soiled
stair noun She lived up the stairs. steps
stake noun He had a stake in our business. interest
noun The stakes are high in this business. risks
stale adj. We had only stale bread to eat. musty
stalk noun The stalk of the plant can't be eaten. stem
stall noun The horse was in a stall. compartment
noun We thought it was a stall. play for time
stammer verb He stammered when he tried to talk. sputtered
stamp noun Each envelope needs a stamp. postage