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sprite
A small, supernatural being or fairy.
sprocket
A toothed wheel that engages with a chain.
sprout
A young plant beginning to grow.
spruce
A type of evergreen tree.
spruce up
Make something neater or more attractive.
SPS
An abbreviation for standard procedures.
spud
a potato
spunk
Courage or spirited determination.
spur
device on a boot to urge a horse
spur of the moment
Decided impulsively without planning.
spurious
Not genuine or true; false or misleading.
spurn
To reject something with disdain.
spurt
A sudden burst of energy or liquid.
sputter
To make a series of soft explosive sounds.
SPX
A stock market index in the U.S.
spy
A person who secretly gathers information.
spyder
A type of sports car with an open roof.
spyware
Software that secretly collects user information.
squabble
A noisy argument about trivial matters.
squad
a unit in military or police operations
squadron
A unit in the military, especially for air forces.
squalid
extremely dirty and unpleasant
squall
A sudden, brief storm with strong winds.
squalor
A state of extreme dirt and filth.