English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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stupidnot able to learn much; not intelligent |
subjectthe person or thing being discussed, studied or written about |
submarinean underwater ship |
substancethe material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas) |
substituteto put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used in place of another |
subversionan attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly |
succeedto reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result |
suchof this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to |
suddennot expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation |
sufferto feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness |