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Question | Answer |
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rollicking | carefree |
roster | a list |
rote | from memory |
rout | overwhelming defeat |
rudimentary | elementary |
rue | to regret |
ruffian | lawless person |
ruffle | a wrinkle or to irritate |
ruminate | to think about carefully |
ruse | a trick or deception |
rustic | pertaining to the country |
rustle | to steal or a swishing sound |
ruthless | cruel |
saccharine | overly sweet |
sacrilege | the violation of things sacred |
sacrosanct | extremely holy |
sadistic | pleasure from inflicting pain |
saga | a long story |
sage | a wise person |
salacious | obscene |
salient | significant |
saline | salty |
sallow | sickly, pale |
salubrious | healthful |
salutary | healthful; wholesome |
salutatory | a welcoming speech |
sanctimonious | hypocritical |
sanction | to authorize |
sangfroid | calmness |
sanguinary | bloody |
sanguine | cheerful or hopeful |
sapient | wise |
sardonic | mocking |
sartorial | pertaining to tailoring or clothes |
satiated | satisfied; filled up |
satirical | sarcastic; ironic |
saturate | to soak |
saturnine | gloomy; sluggish |
saunter | to stroll; to walk leisurely |
savant | a person of extensive learning |
savor | to enjoy |
scant | inadequate in size or amount |
scapegoat | one who takes the blame |
scathing | very severe or harsh |
schism | a split or break |
scintilla | a tiny amount |
scintillate | to sparkle |
scion | a descendant |
scoff | to ridicule |
scope | range; extent |
scourge | a person or thing that punishes |
scrupulous | honest or exact; careful; diligent |
scrutinize | to examine closely |
scurrilous | abusive or vulgar |
scurry | run about; to hurry |
scuttle | to abandon |
sear | to burn |
sebaceous | fatty |
secrete | to hide or conceal |
secular | worldly |
sedate | quiet or calm |
sedentary | sitting most of the time |
sediment | material that settles on the bottom; residue |
sedition | rebellion |
sedulous | hard-working; industrious; diligent |
seedy | run-down |
seethe | to be violently angry |
semblance | outward appearance |
senile | mental weakness; old or aged |
sensual | pertaining to pleasure |
sententious | using wise sayings |
sentient | conscious |
sentinel | a guard |
sepulcher | a tomb |
sequel | an event following a previous one |
sequester | to separate |
seraphic | pure |
serendipity | a talent for finding valuable things by accident |
serene | peaceful |