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adv comp 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scantly | small in quantity |
| scrupulous | ethical, what is right |
| scrutinize | inspecting something carefully |
| sectarian | cult, limited group of beliefs |
| seditious | rebel |
| sententious | short and to the point |
| serpentine | twisted, winding |
| servile | slave like, simmison |
| skeptic | has to have proof to beieve something |
| slander | statements that are untrue about someone |
| solemn | serious tone |
| somber | dark and gloomy |
| sonorous | loud booming sound |
| specious | misleading apperance, looks are deceiving |
| sporadic | happens in spurts, occasionally |
| spurious | fake, artificial |
| stagnant | motionless, does not move |
| stoic | shows no response to pain, no emotion |
| stymie | road block, gotten in your way |
| sublime | special quality about it |