14-letter words containing s, o, g, n
- self-engrossed — to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work.
- self-governing — governed by itself or having self-government, as a state or community; independent.
- self-knowledge — knowledge or understanding of oneself, one's character, abilities, motives, etc.
- self-mockingly — in a self-mocking manner
- self-operating — automatic.
- self-parodying — given to or involving self-parody
- self-poisoning — illness due to the taking of poison
- self-reckoning — count; computation; calculation.
- self-recording — recording automatically, as an instrument.
- self-restoring — to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
- semiconducting — of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a semiconductor.
- sergeant major — U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. a noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative assistant in a unit headquarters.
- seronegativity — the quality or state of being seronegative
- serum globulin — the blood serum component consisting of proteins with a larger molecular weight than serum albumin
- setting lotion — a perfumed solution of gum or a synthetic resin in a solvent, used in hairdressing to make a set last longer
- seville orange — a globose, reddish-yellow, bitter or sweet, edible citrus fruit.
- shabby-looking — appearing old and in bad condition
- shaving mirror — small adjustable mirror
- sheep-worrying — the act (of a dog, sheepdog, wolf, etc) of chasing a flock of sheep and biting or injuring the sheep
- shifty-looking — having the appearance of being dishonest
- shillingsworth — the amount that can be purchased for a shilling
- shoe repairing — the trade of mending shoes
- shooting brake — station wagon.
- shooting guard — the player responsible for attempting long-range shots
- shooting lodge — a country house providing accommodation for a shooting party during the shooting season
- shooting match — a contest in marksmanship.
- shooting party — a social gathering when people shoot game together
- shooting range — place for practising with guns
- shooting spree — a series of shootings by a mad person
- shooting stick — a device resembling a cane or walking stick, with a spike on one end and a small, folding seat on the other, often used by spectators at outdoor sporting events.
- shopping hours — the times during which shops are open
- shopping plaza — a complex of stores, banks, movie theaters, etc.; shopping center.
- shopping spree — frenzied, indulgent buying
- short covering — purchases that close out short sales on stocks or commodities.
- shouting match — a loud, often abusive quarrel or argument.
- signature loan — a loan requiring no collateral.
- silver-tongued — persuasive; eloquent: a silver-tongued orator.
- singing lesson — taught class in how to sing
- single bedroom — a bedroom that is intended to accommodate a single bed and occupancy of one person
- single honours — a British university degree course that involves study in a single area
- singular point — a point at which a given function of a complex variable has no derivative but of which every neighborhood contains points at which the function has derivatives.
- sivananda yoga — a gentle form of yoga which concentrates on breathing control, stretching, and silent meditation
- skiing holiday — a holiday taken (esp to somewhere that it snows) for the purpose of going skiing
- skirting board — fabric for making skirts.
- sleeping porch — a porch enclosed with glass or screening or a room with open sides or a row of windows used for sleeping in the open air.
- sliding vector — a vector having specified magnitude and lying on a given line.
- smoking jacket — a loose-fitting jacket for men, often of a heavy fabric and trimmed with braid, worn indoors, especially as a lounging jacket.
- smooth-running — operating in a flowing and effective manner, without difficulties or obstructions
- smooth-talking — A smooth-talking man talks very confidently in a way that is likely to persuade people, but may not be sincere or honest.
- smooth-tongued — fluent or convincing in speech; glib.