| spank1 |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |
| spare |
to handle gently; to not hurt. [12 definitions] |
| spark |
a very small bit of hot and glowing material thrown off by burning wood. [5 definitions] |
| sparkle |
to throw off or reflect little flashes of light; glitter. [4 definitions] |
| sparrow |
a small, common songbird with brown or gray feathers. There are several kinds of sparrows and they can be found in many different areas. |
| sparse |
not thick or dense; scattered in thin amounts. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| spat2 |
a past tense and past participle of "spit1." |
| spatter |
to splash or scatter in small bits or drops. [4 definitions] |
| spatula |
a cooking tool used for spreading or mixing. Spatulas have wide, flat blades that can bend easily. |
| spawn |
the large number of eggs produced by fish, frogs, and other water animals. [2 definitions] |
| SPCA |
an organization whose purpose is to take care of lost or stray dogs, cats, and other small animals. This organization tries to find people to adopt these animals as pets. "SPCA" is an abbreviation of "Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals." |
| speak |
to utter words in one's usual voice; talk. [7 definitions] |
| speaker |
a person who speaks. [4 definitions] |
| speaking |
the act of saying words. [2 definitions] |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. [2 definitions] |
| spear2 |
a pointed sprout or shoot of a plant. |
| spearmint |
a common mint plant. Spearmint leaves produce an oil that is used for flavoring. |
| special |
different from others; unique. [6 definitions] |
| specialist |
a person who has knowledge or is an expert in a single area of study. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |