14-letter words containing s, i, u
- selenious acid — a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble, poisonous powder, H 2 SeO 3 , used chiefly as a reagent.
- self-actualize — to undergo self-actualization.
- self-actuating — to incite or move to action; impel; motivate: actuated by selfish motives.
- self-adjusting — that adjusts itself in response to circumstances
- self-adulation — excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery.
- self-communion — (often initial capital letter). Also called Holy Communion. Ecclesiastical. the act of receiving the Eucharistic elements. the elements of the Eucharist. the celebration of the Eucharist. the antiphon sung at a Eucharistic service.
- self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.
- self-diffusion — act of diffusing; state of being diffused.
- self-exclusion — an act or instance of excluding.
- self-executing — going into effect immediately without the need of supplementary legislation: a self-executing treaty.
- self-inclusive — including oneself or itself.
- self-induction — the process by which an electromotive force is induced in a circuit by a varying current in that circuit.
- self-indulgent — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- self-insurance — insurance of one's property or interests against possible loss by the establishing of a special fund for the purpose instead of seeking coverage with an underwriter.
- self-laudation — an act or instance of lauding; encomium; tribute.
- self-oblivious — unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.
- self-publicist — someone who is skilled at promoting him or herself
- self-published — published independently by the author: self-published books.
- self-righteous — confident of one's own righteousness, especially when smugly moralistic and intolerant of the opinions and behavior of others.
- self-valuation — an estimated value or worth.
- semi-automated — partially automated.
- semi-automatic — partly automatic.
- semi-exclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
- semi-nocturnal — active at night (opposed to diurnal): nocturnal animals.
- semiautonomous — partially self-governing, especially with reference to internal affairs.
- semiconducting — of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a semiconductor.
- semilunar bone — lunate (def 2).
- semimembranous — consisting of, of the nature of, or resembling membrane.
- seniority rule — the custom in Congress providing for the assignment of a committee chairpersonship to that member of the majority party who has served on the committee the longest.
- sensualization — to render sensual.
- septuagenarian — of the age of 70 years or between 70 and 80 years old.
- sequaciousness — the condition or quality of being sequacious
- serious-minded — characterized by seriousness of intention, purpose, thought, etc.; earnest.
- serra junipero — Miguel José [mee-gel haw-se] /miˈgɛl hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1713–84, Spanish Roman Catholic missionary to the Indians in California and Mexico.
- serum globulin — the blood serum component consisting of proteins with a larger molecular weight than serum albumin
- serum sickness — a generalized allergic reaction to a foreign serum or drug, characterized by fever, skin rash, enlarged lymph nodes, and painful joints.
- service module — (often initial capital letters) U.S. Aerospace. the section of an Apollo spacecraft containing the principal propulsion system, electrical system, water, and other supplies.
- service tunnel — a tunnel alongside another which is used for services such as maintenance, repairs, etc
- sesquipedalian — given to using long words.
- sesquipedalism — given to using long words.
- sesquipedality — given to using long words.
- sesquisulphide — a sulphide containing three sulphur atoms to two of some other element
- shawinigan-sud — a town in S Quebec, in E Canada, S of Shawinigan.
- shit disturber — a person who enjoys causing controversy or upsetting people
- shooting guard — the player responsible for attempting long-range shots
- shopping hours — the times during which shops are open
- shoulder joint — the joint at the junction of the forelimb with the pectoral girdle
- shouting match — a loud, often abusive quarrel or argument.
- showbiz column — a column about the entertainment industry
- shower cubicle — a shower enclosure