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STRINGENT adj. rigidly controlled or enforced; severe; strict.

STRINGENT adj. rigidly controlled or enforced; severe; strict. The students objected to the stringent measures taken by the administration to enforce the dress code. STULTIFYING adj. – rendering useless or ineffectual; causing to appear stupid or ridiculous.

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STRINGENT adj. rigidly controlled or enforced; severe; strict.

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  1. STRINGENTadj. rigidly controlled or enforced; severe; strict. The students objected to the stringent measures taken by the administration to enforce the dress code.

  2. STULTIFYING adj. – rendering useless or ineffectual; causing to appear stupid or ridiculous. It was tragic to observe the venerable politician, having lost his sobriety with his third drink, stultifying himself by trying to perform the latest dance.

  3. SUBSTANTIATE verb – to support with proof or evidence; to verify. The agent told Mr. Perrault he would have to substantiate his claim with a receipt before he could be reimbursed for the loss.

  4. SUCCIENTadj. – clearly expressed in few words; concise; terse. • Richard, stung by the lateness of the invitation, replied with a succinct refusal.

  5. SULLEN adj. – silent and keeping to oneself because one feels angry, bitter, or hurt; resentful; morose; sulky. When the battle ended, the sullen line of soldiers on the losing side retreated to the safety of the hills.

  6. SUMPTUOUS adj. – lavish; costly; extravagantly or luxuriously dressed. Nathan wanted his wedding to be as sumptuous as he could afford.

  7. SUPERCILIOUSadj. – proud and scornful; haughty; looking down on others. • Laurie weathered the supercilious sneer of the waiter and resolved to file her complaint about his misconduct.

  8. SUPERFICIALadj. – concerned with comprehending what is apparent or obvious; hasty; of or near the surface The duel ended with both adversaries sustaining superficial wounds.

  9. SUPERFLUOUS adj. – beyond what is required or sufficient; extra. • Kim’s remark about her neighbor’s obviously overweight son was entirely superfluous and quite inconsiderate.

  10. SURMISE verb – to imagine or infer on slight grounds • We must not surmise that gossip has a monopoly on truth.

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