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stupefacient
adjectivenounRare
/ˌstjuːpɪˈfeɪʃ(ə)nt/A drug or agent that induces stupor or numbs the senses, causing insensibility or lethargy.
stupefaction
nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, advanced vocabulary)
/ˌstjuːpɪˈfækʃ(ə)n/A state of being so shocked, surprised, or astonished that one is unable to think clearly or react normally.
stupefy
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈstjuːpɪfaɪ/To make someone unable to think clearly, often because of shock, boredom, or a drug.
stupid
adjectivenounHigh
/ˈstjuːpɪd/Having or showing a lack of intelligence, common sense, or good judgment.
stupidity
nounHigh
/stjuːˈpɪdɪti/The quality or state of being stupid; lack of intelligence or common sense.
stupor
nounlow
/ˈstjuːpə/A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
sturbridge
nounVery Low
/ˈstɜː.brɪdʒ/A proper noun referring primarily to a place name, specifically the town of Sturbridge in Massachusetts, USA, and by extension its associated cultural and historical contexts.
sturgeon
nounC1
/ˈstɜː.dʒən/A large, long-bodied, mostly freshwater fish of northern temperate regions, valued for its meat and roe (caviar).
sturges
nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
/ˈstɜːdʒɪz/The word 'sturges' is not found in standard English dictionaries. It appears to be either a rare surname, a proper noun (e.g., from historical figures like Charles Sturges), or a potential brand/trademark name.
sturgis
nounLow (Proper Noun)
/ˈstɜː.ɡɪs/A proper noun referring to a city name, most notably Sturgis, South Dakota, and associated with a famous annual motorcycle rally.
sturluson
nounExtremely Low
/ˈstɜː.lə.sən/ (approximation based on common anglicisation)Not a standard English word. Primarily a proper noun referring to Snorri Sturluson, a 13th-century Icelandic historian, poet, and politician.
sturm und drang
nounC2
/ˌʃtʊəm ʊnt ˈdræŋ/A period of intense emotional turmoil, upheaval, or passionate protest, often associated with youth.
sturmabteilung
nounVery Low
/ˈʃtʊəmˌapˌtaɪlʊŋ/The paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party in Germany before and during World War II, also known as the SA or Brownshirts.
sturmer
nounVery Low
/ˈstɜːmə/A surname of English origin; also a specific variety of apple.
sturt
nounVery Low (Archaic/Regional)
/stəːt/A disturbance, commotion, or display of temper; to trouble or vex.
sturt's desert pea
nounVery Low
/stɜːts ˈdɛzət piː/A distinctive Australian flowering plant (Swainsona formosa) with bright red flowers and a black centre, native to arid regions.
stushie
nounVery Low
/ˈstuːʃi/A commotion, fuss, or noisy disturbance; an argument or uproar.
stutter
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveB2
/ˈstʌtə/To speak with involuntary repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words; to speak haltingly or with difficulty.
stuttgart
nounLow
/ˈʃtʊtɡɑːt/The capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
stuttgart disease
nounVery Low (Specialist/Veterinary/Historical)
/ˈʃtʊtɡɑːt dɪˌziːz/A specific, regional strain of canine distemper, historically prevalent in Stuttgart, Germany.

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