| speedy |
characterized by swift movement or rapidity of accomplishment. |
| speleology |
the scientific exploration, examination, and study of caves. |
| spell1 |
to name or write the letters of (a word) in order. [4 definitions] |
| spell2 |
a word, phrase, or the like used to bewitch or enchant; charm; incantation. [3 definitions] |
| spell3 |
a brief, undefined period or interval of time. [4 definitions] |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as though under a spell; enchant. |
| spellbinder |
someone or something that holds attention as if by a spell, such as a compelling orator or entertainer, or a fascinating book. |
| spellbound |
held in fascinated attention, as if by a spell. |
| spell check |
a computer program that checks the spelling in a document. [2 definitions] |
| spelldown |
see "spelling bee." |
| speller |
a person who spells words. [2 definitions] |
| spelling |
the way one or more words are spelled; orthography. [2 definitions] |
| spelling bee |
a spelling competition, esp. one in which any contestant who misspells a word is eliminated. |
| spell out |
to describe or explain in detail, so as to make unmistakably clear. [2 definitions] |
| spelt1 |
a past tense and past participle of spell1. |
| spelt2 |
a hardy wheat grown in Europe and western Asia and used esp. for livestock feed. |
| spelunk |
to explore or investigate caves. |
| spelunker |
one who explores caves as a hobby or studies them as a profession. |
| spend |
to disburse (money or other resources). [4 definitions] |
| spendable |
available to be spent. |
| spender |
one who spends, esp. one known to spend large sums of money. |