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Basic Vocabulary 21
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Subject - You can find information on any subject using the internet. | A person or thing discussed or treated; the matters taught at school |
| suburb - Pance is a suburb of Cali. | A residential district located close to a large city. |
| success - I had great success with my science experiment. | Impressive achievement, especially the attainment of fame, wealth, or power. |
| summary - The teacher asked the students to write a summary of their library books. | A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form. |
| superb - His lyric poems are superb in their beauty, grandeur, and mastery of language. | splendid; excellent; beyond the expected |
| supreme - The Supreme Court is a part of the judicial branch of the government. | Highest in excellence or achievement. |
| surgeon - The surgeon made the incision to start the operation. | A medical doctor who performs operations on people. |
| survey - We took a survey of people in our neighborhood to see if the majority wanted speed bumps on our street. | A poll or questionaire used to gather information. |
| survive - The men were lost in the jungle, but survived by eating plants. | To stay alive in difficult conditions, where there is danger of dying or being killed. |
| swab - The baby cried when I tried to clean his ear with the cotton swab. | A small piece of cotton on a stick that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound. |
| swallow - Chew your food well before you swallow it. | Pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking. |
| sweep - Before you wax the floor, make sure you sweep it very well. | To clean a room or place with a broom. |
| swift - A lion is not as swift as a cheetah. | Able to move at quick speed; quick to respond. |
| sword - The gallant knight drew his sword and killed the enormous dragon. | A cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade. |
| syllable - It is easier to spell a word if you sound out each syllable clearly. | Words are broken down into these single sound parts. |
| sympathy - The children showed sympathy to the teacher when her dog died. | Feeling sorry for and wanting to help another person. |
| symphony - The symphony will perform at Pace University on Friday evening. | A composition for an orchestra to play. |
| tacky - The girl looked tacky in her polka dotted green skirt and plaid purple shirt. | Tasteless; something that is too showy. |
| tangle - It hurts when I tangle my hair. | To mix something up so that it becomes twisted into an unorganized mess. |
| tardy - You will be marked tardy if you arrive after the second bell rings. | Late, not on time, delayed |
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