English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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surfacethe outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.") |
surplusan amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.") |
surpriseto cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n. something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected |
surrenderto give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat |
surroundto form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something |
surviveto remain alive during or after a dangerous situation |
suspectto imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty |
suspendto cause to stop for a period of time |
swallowto take into the stomach through the mouth |
swear into put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in the president.") |