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saccharine (adj) : containing or producing sugar, or being too sweet or sugary
saga (n) : a lengthy story or narrative
scabbard (n) : a case for a sword
scotch (tr v) : to put an end to or to crush
scourge (n) : a whip, a method of inflicting harsh punishment, or a cause of widespread suffering
scrutinize (v) : to look at very closely or to inspect
serrated (adj) : having saw-like notches along the edge
shrewd (adj) : sharp intelligence and judgment in practical matters
shunt (v) : to shift something from one track or path to another
skeptical (adj) : not easily persuaded or convinced
skiff (n) : a light, open boat usually propelled by oars or a sail
solicit (trv) : to ask for or to request, usually in earnest, to plead
somatic (adj) : relating to the body or physical
stationary (adj) : not moving or progressing, inactive
steadfast (adj) : being firm, constant or loyal
striated (adj) : marked by grooves or stripes; it can also mean hollow or empty
stringent (adj) : rigid, controlled or strict
successive (adj) : following one after another in sequence
supercilious (adj) : full of pride or arrogance
supposition (n) : a guess, hypothesis or a theory
svelte (adj) : elegantly slim or slender
sycophant (n) : a person who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or power
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