How many words contain the sequence 's'?

There are 767 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 's'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 's' include Wackes, Wackiest, Wackiness. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 's'

Wackes Noun (plural) Wackiest Adjective (superlative) Wackiness Noun (uncountable) Wacks Verb (Third-Person Singular) Wacs Noun (Plural) Wadders Noun (Plural) Waddies Noun (Plural) Waddings Noun (Plural) Waddlers Noun (Plural) Waddles Verb (Third-Person Singular); Noun (Plural) Wisdom Noun Xalostockite Noun Xanthans Noun Xanthates Noun (Plural) Xantheins Noun Xanthelasma Noun Xanthelasmic Adjective Xanthelasmoidea Noun Xanthenes Noun Xanthines Noun (plural) Xanthins Noun (plural) Xanthism Noun Xanthisma Noun Xanthocarpous Adjective Xanthocephalus Noun Xanthoceras Noun Xanthochroism Noun Xanthochroous Adjective Xanthocyanopsia Noun (Medical Term) Xanthocyanopsy Noun (Medical Term) Xanthodermatous Adjective Xanthodontous Adjective Xanthomas Noun (plural) Yabbers Noun Yachters Noun (Plural) Yachtings Noun Yachtist Noun Yachtmanship Noun Yachts Noun Yachtsman Noun Yachtsmanlike Adjective Yachtsmanship Noun Yachtsmen Noun (Plural) Yachtswoman Noun Yachtswomen Noun (Plural) Yacks Verb (Third-Person Singular) Yaffs Verb (third-person singular present of 'yaff'; also plural noun) Yagers Noun (plural) Yagis Noun (Plural) Yaguas Noun (Plural) Yes Adverb, Exclamation, Noun, Verb Zabaiones Noun Zabaism Noun Zabajones Noun Zabism Noun Zacatons Noun (Plural) Zaffars Noun (Plural, Archaic) Zaffers Noun (Plural) Zaffirs Noun (Plural, Rare) Zaffres Noun (plural) Zaglossus Noun Zags Noun (plural) / Verb (third-person singular) Zaibatsu Noun Zaires Noun (plural) Zairians Noun (Plural) Zakuska Noun Zakuski Noun (Plural)

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. Which collocation would a news story about money most likely use?

Riding habits Breathing habits Walking habits Spending habits

2. Which word is most often confused with Macassar?

Macartney Macarena Mascara Macaroon

3. What is the correct past tense spelling of 'use'?

useed used uste usd

4. How many syllables does 'sabbatic' have?

Two Three Four One

5. Where would you most likely encounter 'eagres'?

In the desert In a narrow river estuary On a mountain peak In an underground cave

6. What does the root 'labio-' refer to?

The lips The ear The nose The hand

7. Who founded the Paccanarist congregation?

Ignatius of Loyola Pope Pius VII Father Varin Niccolo Paccanari

8. What is the correct spelling of the word?

usefull useful usfull usephul

9. Which of the following is an antonym for 'oafishly'?

Clumsily Bumblingly Gracefully Ineptly

10. What does earless mean?

Unable to hear Having big ears Without ears or external ear flaps Afraid of loud sounds

11. What does 'babblesome' mean?

A type of baby Prone to talking excessively; tending to babble The act of babbling A verb form of babble

12. On which syllable is the primary stress placed?

The first syllable (OH) The second syllable (fish) The third syllable (lee) Equal stress on all

13. What does the Greek root 'xantho-' mean?

Yellow Hard Eyelid Skin

14. Which sentence uses zakuska correctly?

The zakuska was a chocolate mousse. The last zakuska on the platter looked lonely. We drank a warm zakuska. Zakuska means thank you.

15. Which sentence uses 'jackanapish' correctly?

The two jackanapish argued. He jackanapished his way onstage. Her jackanapish curtsey delighted the crowd. The soup tasted jackanapish.

16. What does dacryolithiasis mean?

Tear gland inflammation The condition of having stones in the tear passages A cyst of the lacrimal gland Excessive crying

17. Historically, the word 'oaf' was a variation of which word?

Ox Elf Wolf Bear

18. Which sound ends 'vaccinators'?

A whispered 'ss' A voiced 'zz' hum An extra 'ez' syllable A silent ending

19. How many syllables does 'Oannes' have?

One Two Three Four

20. Which part of speech is 'babblishly'?

Verb Adjective Adverb Noun

21. Where is the stress?

Last syllable Middle syllable Neither First syllable

22. Which word is a close synonym for 'gabfest'?

Confab Lecture Assignment Edict

23. Which sentence uses 'Ibsenism' correctly?

Nora is an Ibsenism. The creed of Ibsenism demanded truth over comfort. She Ibsenism across the stage. Two Ibsenisms sat down.

24. Which sentence uses 'nabobs' correctly?

The nabobs is arriving. He is a nabobs. The corporate nabobs controlled the market. They nabobs the market.

25. Which word names the doctrine or movement of strict Sabbath keeping?

Sabbatism Sabbatarianism Sabbatical Sabbatine

26. What does 'Sabbath' name?

A witch gathering A weekly day of religious rest A period of leave A type of dessert

27. Which word is an antonym for 'strong'?

Powerful Sturdy Weak Tough

28. Which name is the standard common name of the single species of Xanthocephalus?

Yellow-headed blackbird Brewer's blackbird Boat-tailed grackle Bobolink

29. Where does the primary stress fall?

Eighth syllable Third syllable Fifth syllable Tenth syllable

30. Which period intensifier pairs naturally with 'abaissed'?

Very Sore Totally Really

31. How is oarlocks pronounced?

OR-loks OR-lock or-LOWK-sis oar-LOCKS

32. Which word is a common modern synonym for xantheins?

Chlorophyll Carotenoids Anthocyanins Melanin

33. What soil do vacciniaceous plants prefer?

Salty soil Waterlogged clay Pure sand Acidic soil

34. The Makassar Strait separates Sulawesi from which island?

Java New Guinea Borneo Sumatra

35. What does the suffix '-aceous' mean in botany?

Against Very small Belonging to a family Before

36. What does the word macaques refer to?

One monkey A group or more than one macaque A kind of ape A monkey's tail

37. How is the 'x' in 'xantheins' pronounced?

As 'ks' (ex) As 'z' (zan) As 'sh' (shan) Silent

38. Which two words form the compound 'rabbitskin'?

Rabbit + skin Rabbit + kin Rabbi + skin Rabbit + skim

39. Why do several spellings of this word survive?

Printers disagreed about fashion The substance has no fixed name Different bamboos need different names The word traveled through several languages, each writing the sound its own way

40. The word 'sabbathly' is best described as:

Modern slang Archaic but real A brand name A misspelling

41. What is the difference between 'xantheins' and 'xanthines'?

They are the exact same word. Xantheins are pigments; xanthines are stimulants like caffeine. Xantheins are animals; xanthines are plants. Xantheins are artificial; xanthines are natural.

42. How is the double 'l' (ll) in 'caballeros' pronounced in Spanish and American English?

Like a hard 'l' Like a 'w' Like a 'y' Like a 'j'

43. How many sons were in the Maccabees' household?

Three Five Seven Twelve

44. What does 'abaissed' mean?

Overjoyed Ashamed or abashed Postponed Promoted

45. Which sentence uses 'qiviuts' correctly?

Qiviuts keeps you warm. Both qiviuts passed inspection. One qiviuts was enough. The qiviuts yarn is soft.

46. Which blessing traditionally wishes someone family joy?

May you only shep nachus May you always nosh well May your kvetch be short May your schlep be light

47. Is sabanut in standard English dictionaries?

Yes No Only in medical ones Only in legal ones

48. What does 'wackiness' mean?

The manner of acting wacky The quality of being wacky A wackier version A wacky person

49. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'oafishly'?

Oafishly Oaffishly Oafishley Both B and C

50. Which of the following is a similar colonial term used in East Africa?

Sahib Patron Bwana Lord