Definition: Having a strong admiration or fascination for the theater and acting, often to the point of being overly excited or influenced by it.

Example: After watching the play, she felt stagestruck and dreamed of becoming an actress.

Definition: A male deer that is four years old, often used in hunting and wildlife contexts.

Example: The staggard was seen grazing in the meadow during the early morning.

Definition: Surprised or shocked; also describes something that is arranged in a way that is not even or regular.

Example: The staggered seating arrangement allowed everyone to see the stage better.

Definition: To move unsteadily or to lose balance while walking, often because of being tired or drunk.

Example: After the long hike, he staggered back to the campsite, feeling exhausted.

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of surprise or shock; something that is very impressive or difficult to believe.

Example: The staggering amount of money raised for charity surprised everyone.

Definition: In a way that is surprising or shocking, often because it is very large or extreme.

Example: The movie was staggeringly good, leaving the audience in awe.

Definition: In a serious, steady, and respectable way, without excitement or enthusiasm.

Example: She staidly listened to the lecture, showing no signs of boredom or distraction.

Definition: A person who secretly follows or observes someone, often with harmful or illegal intentions.

Example: The police arrested the stalker who had been following her for weeks.

Definition: The act of following or watching someone closely and secretly, often in a way that causes fear or anxiety.

Example: The police arrested him for stalking his ex-girlfriend.

Definition: To follow someone quietly and secretly, often with the intention of causing them harm or fear.

Example: The detective was stalking the suspect to gather more evidence.

Definition: To speak with breaks or repeated sounds, often due to nervousness or difficulty in speaking clearly.

Example: He tends to stammer when he is nervous in front of a crowd.

Definition: A speech disorder where a person has difficulty speaking smoothly, often repeating sounds or syllables.

Example: His stammer made it hard for him to speak in front of the class.

Definition: To speak with difficulty, often repeating sounds or syllables, usually due to nervousness or a speech disorder.

Example: He tends to stammer when he is anxious or excited.

Definition: Describing speech that is not smooth and has pauses or repetitions, often due to nervousness or difficulty in speaking.

Example: He gave a stammered response when asked about his plans.

Definition: To speak with difficulty, often repeating sounds or syllables, especially when nervous or unsure.

Example: He stammered when he tried to explain his idea to the class.