A given space, time, or position
Slot
(N.) (निर्धारित स्थान, समय या पद) | Ex: She booked a slot for the interview in the morning.
To kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate
Smother
(V.) (दबाना, गला घोंटना) | Ex: The fire was smothered with a thick blanket.
A person who believes they are superior to others and looks down on those they consider inferior
Snob
(N.) (घमंडी) | Ex: He is such a snob that he refuses to talk to people he considers beneath him.
Warm, comfortable, and cozy
Snug
(Adj.) (आरामदायक) | Ex: They sat in a snug little room by the fireplace.
A person who studies human societies
Sociologist
(N.) (समाजशास्त्री) | Ex: The sociologist conducted a survey on urban lifestyles.
The study and classification of human societies
Sociology
(N.) (समाज शास्त्र) | Ex: She is pursuing a degree in sociology.
A brief or short stay at a place (4)
Sojourn
(N.) (थोड़े दिन का निवास) | Ex: Their sojourn in the hills was peaceful and refreshing.
A room used for sunbathing or light-based therapy
Solarium
(N.) (प्रकाश-चिकित्सा का कमरा) | Ex: The hotel has a solarium for guests to relax.
A grammatical mistake or improper use of language
Solecism
(N.) (व्याकरण की गलती; शिष्टाचार का उल्लंघन) | Ex: His speech was full of grammatical solecisms.
One who talks to themselves
Soliloquist
(N.) (अपने आप से बातें करने वाला) | Ex: The soliloquist entertained the audience with his inner thoughts.
A speech in which a person talks to themselves, especially in a play (5)
Soliloquy
(N.) (स्वयं से बोला गया संवाद) | Ex: Hamlet’s famous soliloquy reveals his inner conflict.
The state of being alone, especially when one finds it pleasant
Solitude
(N.) (एकांत) | Ex: She enjoys solitude while reading books.
Being able to pay one’s debts
Solvent
(Adj.) (अपने ऋण चुकाने में समर्थ) | Ex: The company remained solvent despite the crisis.
The act or habit of walking in sleep (2)
Somnambulism
(N.) (नींद में चलने की आदत) | Ex: Somnambulism can be dangerous if not treated properly.
One who walks in sleep (8)
Somnambulist
(N.) (नींद में चलने वाला) | Ex: The somnambulist wandered around the house at night.
One who talks in sleep (5)
Somniloquist
(N.) (नींद में बोलने वाला) | Ex: He is a somniloquist and often talks during sleep.
The act or habit of talking in one’s sleep
Somniloquy
(N.) (नींद में बोलने की आदत) | Ex: His somniloquy amused his friends during the trip.
A fourteen-line poem (2)
Sonnet
(N.) (चौदह लाइन की कविता) | Ex: Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets.
A drug or substance that induces sleep (3)
Soporific
(N.) (नींद लाने वाली दवा/चीज़) | Ex: The doctor gave him a mild soporific to help him rest.
A type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen
Sorcery
(N.) (जादू-टोना) | Ex: The villagers believed the old woman practiced sorcery.
The killing of one’s sister (3)
Sororicide
(N.) (बहन की हत्या) | Ex: The crime was shocking as it involved sororicide.
Something kept as a reminder of an event (4)
Souvenir
(N.) (निशानी) | Ex: She bought a souvenir from Jaipur to remember her trip.
A person who has supreme power or authority
Sovereign
(N.) (सर्वोच्च शासक) | Ex: The sovereign ruled the kingdom with wisdom.
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction
Spasm
(N.) (ऐंठन) | Ex: He felt a sudden spasm in his leg while running.
A small amount of something that shows what the rest of it is like
Specimen
(N.) (नमूना) | Ex: The scientist examined a specimen under the microscope.
The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
Speculation
(N.) (अनुमान) | Ex: His ideas were based on mere speculation.
The study of caves
Speleology
(N.) (गुफाओं का अध्ययन) | Ex: She developed an interest in speleology during her travels.
One who spends money recklessly (3)
Spendthrift
(N.) (खर्चीला) | Ex: He is a spendthrift who never saves any money.
An old unmarried woman
Spinster
(N.) (अधिक उम्र की अविवाहित महिला) | Ex: In the past, society often labeled single older women as spinsters.
Revealing of crucial details of a film’s plot
Spoiler
(N.) (कहानी का रहस्य पहले बता देने वाला) | Ex: Don’t give me any spoilers about the movie!
One who speaks on behalf of others (3)
Spokesperson
(N.) (प्रवक्ता) | Ex: The spokesperson addressed the media on behalf of the company.
Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse
Spontaneous
(Adj.) (स्वतः होने वाला) | Ex: Her spontaneous reaction made everyone laugh.
Occurring at irregular intervals
Sporadic
(Adj.) (छिटपुट; कभी-कभार होने वाला) | Ex: The rain was sporadic throughout the day.
Not being what it purports to be
Spurious
(Adj.) (जाली, नकली) | Ex: The report contained spurious claims.
A noisy argument about trivial matters
Squabble
(N.) (छोटी बातों पर झगड़ा) | Ex: The siblings had a squabble over a toy.
To walk unsteadily as if about to fall
Stagger
(V.) (लड़खड़ाना) | Ex: He began to stagger after feeling dizzy.
A sudden rush of a large number of frightened people or animals
Stampede
(N.) (आकस्मिक भगदड़) | Ex: A stampede broke out during the festival.
An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier
Stanchion
(N.) (स्तंभ) | Ex: The rope was tied to a metal stanchion.
A formal account or record of facts
Statement
(N.) (औपचारिक विवरण या घोषणा) | Ex: The witness gave a clear statement to the police.
Attractively tall, graceful, and dignified in appearance
Statuesque
(Adj.) (सुडौल) | Ex: The model had a statuesque figure.
The existing state of affairs at a particular time
Status quo
(N.) (वर्तमान स्थिति; यथास्थिति) | Ex: The government decided to maintain the status quo.
A written law passed by a legislative body (2)
Statute
(N.) (क़ानून) | Ex: The new statute was approved by the president.
Not able to produce children
Sterile
(Adj.) (बाँझ) | Ex: The couple sought medical help after learning they were sterile.
One who loads and unloads ships (2)
Stevedore
(N.) (जहाजी कुली) | Ex: The stevedore worked hard at the busy port.
A person who endures pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining (18)
Stoic
(N.) (सुख-दुख में समान रहने वाला) | Ex: He remained stoic despite facing many challenges.
The quality of enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining (3)
Stoicism
(N.) (सुख-दुख में समान रहने का भाव) | Ex: Her stoicism inspired everyone around her.
A short stay made during a longer journey
Stopover
(N.) (यात्रा में रुकना) | Ex: We had a brief stopover in Dubai before reaching London.
A room where goods are kept
Storeroom
(N.) (भंडार कक्ष) | Ex: The shopkeeper stored extra supplies in the storeroom.
One who hides on a ship to obtain a free passage
Stowaway
(N.) (छिपकर यात्रा करने वाला) | Ex: The crew discovered a stowaway hiding below deck.