stagecoach, n. [stage], omnibus, diligence (France).

stagger, v. [reel], totter, [sway]; [shock], astound, [dumfound].

stagnant, a. [motionless], [standing], [quiet]; [inactive], [dull], [sluggish].

stagy, a. [theatrical], [assumed], [bombastic].

staid, a. [sedate], [demure], [serious], settled.

stain, v. [soil], sully, [defile], [taint].

stain, n. [blot], [taint], discoloration, [tarnish].

stainless, a. immaculate, [spotless].

stairway, n. stairs, staircase, flight of stairs; escalator (moving stairway); caracole (spiral staircase). Associated words: baluster, balustrade, newel, [landing], riser, tread, [banister], nosing, dog-legged.

stake, n. [picket], [pale], [post]; [pledge], [wager], [bet]; [venture], [risk], [hazard].