5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 277

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
step noun He took one step and fell. stride
verb Step around the pile of bricks. walk
noun We will take it one step at a time. stage
stereo noun We listened to music on his new stereo. sound system
stern noun The stern of the ship was on fire. back
adj. She was a stern teacher. strict
adj. He received some stern criticism. harsh
stew verb He will stew over his troubles. fret
noun We had stew for our supper. meat & vegetables
steward noun He was a steward on the boat. male attendant
stewardess noun She was a stewardess for the airline. female attendant
stick noun He carried a stick for protection. pole
stick verb We need glue to stick it to the wall. adhere
verb You can stick your hand in here. poke
stiff adj. The judge gave her a stiff sentence. harsh
adj. He had a stiff joint in his knee. inflexible
noun He had a stiff manner in negotiations. stilted
still adv. He has still not turned in his paper. as yet
adj. It was a still night. quiet
noun It was the still of the night. quiet
stimulate verb We try to stimulate the economy. spur
sting verb The bee will sting if irritated. puncture
noun The sting from the needle hurt. pain
stir verb Stir the soup so it won't burn. mix
verb She always tries to stir up trouble. inspire