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Good / Successful

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stride - Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.

The Supreme Court's decision was a signfication stride in the movement towards desegretation.

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Bad / Bad

stigma - A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.

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Other / Squeeze

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stuff - To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.

She stuffed the suitcase with clothes until it could barely close.

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stonewall - To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.

The government was accused of stonewalling the investigation into the scandal, making it difficult to find witnesses and evidence.

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stickler - Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.

She spends a lot of time cleaning the house, because she's a stickler for neatness and cleanliness.

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Bad / Dirty

streak - A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.

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Good / Flexible

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stopgap - A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.

To fix the website, we hired a freelance designer as a stopgap measure until we could find someone full-time.

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Other / Other

stunt - Prevent from growing or developing properly

Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.

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Bad / Disorganized

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strewn - Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.

The section of the park next to the woods was strewn with all kinds of junk.

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Bad / Old

stodgy - Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes

Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.

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Other / Inward

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stringent - Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.

The school has stringent rules about attendance and behavior.

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status - A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.

He gained status in the company after his promotion.