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- sameadjective
(adjective) Identical; not different or other; unchanged.
- samplenoun
A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.
- sannoun
A Spanish or Italian word meaning "saint," used as a title before a male saint's name, especially in place names.
- sanctionnoun
A penalty or punitive measure imposed on a country or organization.
- sanctuarynoun
A place of refuge or safety.
- sandnoun
Fine loose grains of rock found on beaches and in deserts.
- sandalnoun
A light shoe with straps that expose much of the foot.
- sandyadjective
Covered with or containing sand.
- saneadjective
Of sound mind; not mentally ill.
- sanitaryadjective
Relating to conditions that affect hygiene and health.
- sanitynoun
The state of having a sound, healthy mind; mental soundness.
- sapphirenoun
A precious gemstone, typically blue, a variety of corundum.
- sarcasmnoun
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
- sarcasticadjective
Marked by or given to using sarcasm; mocking.
- satellitenoun
A celestial body orbiting a planet; a moon.
- satirenoun
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose foolishness.
- satisfactionnoun
The feeling of pleasure when needs or desires are fulfilled.
- saturateverb
To soak thoroughly; to fill completely with something.
- saucenoun
A liquid or semi-liquid served with food to add flavor or moisture.
- savageadjective
Fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.
- saveverb
To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.
- sawverb
(verb) Past tense of *see*; perceived with the eyes.
- sayverb
To utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling, or intention.
- sayingnoun
A short, commonly known expression that conveys wisdom or a general truth.
- saysverb
Third person singular present tense of *say*; expresses in words.
- scaffoldnoun
A temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction or repair.
- scandalnoun
An action or event regarded as morally wrong and causing public outrage.
- scarceadjective
Insufficient for the demand; in short supply.
- scatterverb
To throw or spread in various random directions.
- scenarionoun
A postulated sequence of possible events; a projected situation.
- scenerynoun
The natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance.
- scentnoun
A distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one.
- schedulenoun
A plan that lists events or tasks with times for completion.
- schemenoun
A systematic plan or arrangement.
- scholarnoun
A person who studies a subject in depth; an expert in a particular field.
- scholarshipnoun
A grant or payment to support a student's education, awarded on merit or need.
- schoolnoun
(noun) An institution for educating children.
- sciencenoun
The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
- scissorsnoun
A cutting instrument with two blades joined by a pivot, operated by thumb and fingers.
- scopenoun
The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with.
- scornnoun
A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
- scrambleverb
To move quickly and awkwardly, typically using hands and feet.
- scratchverb
To scrape with nails, claws, or a rough object.
- screamverb
To give a long, loud, piercing cry, typically expressing extreme emotion.
- screamingverb
(verb) Present participle of *scream*; making a loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion.
- sculpturenoun
The art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving or casting.
- seanoun
The expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface.
- seafoodnoun
Shellfish and sea fish served as food.
- sealnoun
A marine mammal with flippers, found mainly in cold seas.
- searchverb
(verb) To try to find something by looking carefully.