stake, v. [venture], [risk], [hazard], [wager], [bet], [pledge].

stale, a. [vapid], [musty], fusty, [flat], insipid, [mawkish]; [trite], [common], [banal], hackneyed, [commonplace].

staleness, n. [vapidity], mustiness, insipidity; triteness, [banality].

stalk, n. [stem], axis, petiole, pedicel, peduncle, [spire], stipe, culm, kecksy.

stall, n. [stable]; booth, [stand]; [seat]. Associated words: manger, stanchion.

stalwart, a. [strapping], [brawny], [muscular], redoubted, [athletic], [strong].

stamina, n. [vigor], [strength], sturdiness, [backbone].

stamp, v. impress, imprint; stomp (Colloq.).

stamp, n. impression, imprint, [die]; hallmark; pestle.

stamp out. extinguish, [crush], [quell].