suction |
the force that pulls or draws an object or liquid into a vacuum. |
Sudan |
a country in northeastern Africa, south of Egypt. The capital of Sudan is Khartoum. |
sudden |
happening without notice or warning; not expected. [2 definitions] |
suddenly |
in a way that is very quick and without warning. |
suds |
water mixed with soap, or the foam that forms on soapy water. |
sue |
to start a lawsuit against in a court of law; prosecute. |
Suez Canal |
a canal in northeastern Egypt. It crosses the Isthmus of Suez and connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. |
suffer |
to feel pain or misfortune. [3 definitions] |
suffering |
the act or state of one that suffers. |
sufficient |
enough; as much as needed. |
suffix |
a unit of meaning that is added to the end of a word to make a new word with a slightly different meaning. The "ed" in "wanted" is a suffix. |
suffocate |
to kill by not allowing to breathe; smother. [3 definitions] |
suffrage |
the right to vote or the exercise of this right. |
sugar |
a sweet substance in a crystal form that comes mainly from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar is used to flavor, preserve, and ferment food. |
sugar cane |
a tall grass of tropical areas that has a thick stalk. Sugar cane is the main source of sugar. |
suggest |
to put forth for thinking about; propose. [3 definitions] |
suggestion |
the act of suggesting or state of being suggested. [3 definitions] |
suicide |
the act of killing oneself on purpose. [2 definitions] |
suit |
a set of clothes with a jacket and trousers or a skirt made of the same material and color. [5 definitions] |
suitable |
right for the situation or purpose; fitting. |
suitcase |
a case in the shape of a rectangle used for carrying clothing and personal items. |