| seismograph |
an instrument used to measure and record the strength of earthquakes. |
| seize |
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab. [2 definitions] |
| seizure |
a sudden attack caused by a disease such as epilepsy. [2 definitions] |
| seldom |
not often; rarely. |
| select |
to choose; pick. [2 definitions] |
| selection |
the act of selecting. [3 definitions] |
| selective |
very careful in choosing. |
| self |
one's own being, character, and nature. [2 definitions] |
| self- |
a prefix that means of, by, to, for, or in oneself or itself. |
| self-confidence |
faith in oneself and one's own abilities. |
| self-contained |
having everything needed to survive or function. |
| self-control |
control of one's feelings or behavior. |
| self-esteem |
confidence or pride in oneself; self-respect. |
| self-explanatory |
needing no further explanation; clear. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| self-respect |
the proper regard for oneself and one's worth as a person. |
| self-service |
relating to a business in which customers serve themselves. |
| self-sufficient |
able to get along without any help from others. |
| sell |
to exchange with another for money. [5 definitions] |
| seller |
one who sells. |
| semester |
one half of a school or college year. |