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Speed & strength

Fast, slow, mighty and feeble: speed, power and energy. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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1 word starting with S

  • steady

    adj.Foundation

    firmly fixed or balanced and not shaking or changing

    Similar:
    stable
    Opposite:
    changeable

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Advanced, Core levels: the first 6 of 6, A to Z.

  • slacken

    verbAdvanced

    to become slower, looser or less tight

    Similar:
    loosen
    Opposite:
    hasten
  • sluggish

    adj.Core

    slow and lacking energy

    Similar:
    slow
    Opposite:
    energetic
  • stout

    adj.Advanced

    strong and thick, or rather fat and heavy in build

    Similar:
    sturdy
    Opposite:
    slim
  • strenuous

    adj.Advanced

    needing a lot of effort and energy

    Similar:
    tough
    Opposite:
    easy
  • sturdy

    adj.Core

    strong and well made so it will not break easily

    Similar:
    strong
    Opposite:
    flimsy
  • surpass

    verbCore

    to do better than or go beyond

    Similar:
    exceed
    Opposite:
    fail

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