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squaring

The construction of a square equal in area to a given plane figure, especially the historical problem of squaring the circle.

Noun process_event Level 1399
stand-alone

Able to operate independently without requiring connection to or support from another system, device, or service.

Adjective physical_property Level 1399
stand-in

A stand-in is a person who substitutes for another, especially in a performance or to perform dangerous actions in their place.

Noun human Level 1399
state

To say or write something clearly and formally; to express it as a fact, opinion, or condition.

Verb communication Level 1399
state

To specify or set out something, especially a requirement, condition, or amount, clearly and precisely.

Verb communication Level 1399
state of the art

The state of the art is the highest level of development or achievement currently reached in a field.

Noun knowledge_domain Level 1399
state-run

Operated, controlled, or financed by a government or state authority.

Adjective purpose Level 1399
status

An official classification or recognized position assigned to a person, group, organization, or place, especially under law or regulation.

Noun legal_concept Level 1399
statute

A written law formally enacted by a legislative body.

Noun legal_concept Level 1399
steam-powered

Powered or operated by steam, especially steam used to drive an engine or machine.

Adjective physical_property Level 1399
stiffness

The quality of being rigid and resistant to bending, movement, or change in shape.

Noun quality_attribute Level 1399
stipulate

To specify or require something in a contract, law, or other formal rule.

Verb communication Level 1399
storage space

A space, facility, or container used for keeping things.

Noun building_structure Level 1399
strain

To cause mental or emotional strain in someone or something.

Verb emotional_state Level 1399
strait

A difficult or troubled situation, especially one involving hardship or lack of resources.

Noun abstract_condition Level 1399
stratification

The division of society into ranked social groups, often according to wealth, status, education, or power.

Noun social_institution Level 1399
stress

To give special importance or attention to something.

Verb communication Level 1399
stress

Special prominence given to a syllable, word, or other element in speech.

Noun linguistic_concept Level 1399
strew

To scatter objects over a place or surface so that it is covered with them.

Verb physical_action Level 1399
stripe

A stripe worn on a uniform as a symbol of rank, service, or achievement.

Noun symbolic_element Level 1399
stronghold

A place or area where a particular group, belief, or activity is especially powerful or well established.

Noun geographic_place Level 1399
stuffing

Soft or loose material used to fill or pad an object, such as a cushion, toy, or piece of upholstery.

Noun material_substance Level 1399
sub-Saharan Africa

The part of Africa that lies south of the Sahara Desert.

Noun region Level 1399
subatomic particle

A constituent of matter or energy studied in physics, such as an electron, proton, or photon.

Noun microscopic_entity Level 1399
subfamily

A taxonomic rank below family and above genus, used to group related organisms.

Noun concept_idea Level 1399
subgenus

A taxonomic rank below a genus and above a species, used to group closely related species within a genus.

Noun concept_idea Level 1399
subspecies

A taxonomic rank below species for a distinct population within a species.

Noun concept_idea Level 1399
substantiate

To provide evidence or facts that make a claim, conclusion, or theory more believable.

Verb communication Level 1399
subtract

To deduct one quantity from another to find the difference.

Verb physical_action Level 1399
success

A favorable or satisfactory outcome of an attempt, undertaking, or event.

Noun process_event Level 1399
success

A person or thing that achieves popularity, approval, or commercial success.

Noun human Level 1399
success

The achievement of a desired aim or result; the fact of doing well or getting what one wants.

Noun abstract_condition Level 1399
successful

Achieving the result or goal that was intended; having the outcome one wanted.

Adjective assessment Level 1399
successful

Having achieved wealth, fame, or a high position, especially through one's work or efforts.

Adjective assessment Level 1399
suffrage

The right to vote in political elections, especially as held or sought by a particular group.

Noun legal_concept Level 1399
summit

A formal meeting of senior leaders, especially heads of state or government, to discuss important issues.

Noun process_event Level 1399
summon

To call up or collect one's courage, strength, or thoughts in preparation for action.

Verb mental_state Level 1399
summons

A summons is an official notice requiring someone to appear before a court or other authority.

Noun legal_document Level 1399
superfamily

A taxonomic rank above family and below order that groups related families of organisms.

Noun concept_idea Level 1399
supply

A quantity of food, equipment, or other necessities kept or made available for future use.

Noun collection_things Level 1399
support

To be able to withstand or function under a particular condition, experience, or treatment.

Verb stative_relation Level 1399
suppress

To prevent something from being expressed, revealed, or made known.

Verb communication Level 1399
suppression

The act or process of stopping, preventing, or reducing something, especially through force or deliberate control.

Noun process_event Level 1399
suppression

The conscious act of keeping feelings, thoughts, or impulses from being expressed or acted upon.

Noun process_event Level 1399
surface runoff

Water that flows over the ground or another surface, often carrying rainwater and substances into drains and waterways.

Noun process_event Level 1399
surrender

To voluntarily give up or hand over a right, possession, claim, or control.

Verb possession Level 1399
surrender

To stop resisting and submit oneself or something under one’s control to an opposing person or authority.

Verb social_interaction Level 1399
surrender

The act of ending resistance and submitting to an opposing person or authority.

Noun process_event Level 1399
surrender

The act of voluntarily giving up or handing over a right, claim, possession, or control.

Noun process_event Level 1399
surround

To be positioned all around something or someone, enclosing it on every side.

Verb stative_relation Level 1399