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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
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