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Question 1

Satiated

Answer 1

adj. satisfied (usu. in hunger)

I felt satiated after eating a snack.

Question 2

Savvy

Answer 2

adj. having practical intelligence or knowledge

My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.

Question 3

Scandalous

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adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one’s reputation

The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.

Question 4

Scorn

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v. to look down on with disdain

It’s difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.

Question 5

Scrupulous

Answer 5

adj. paying great attention to detail

I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.

Question 6

Scrutinize

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v. to examine carefully and critically

The teacher scrutinized her students’ essays.

Question 7

Secrete

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v. to produce or release (a substance)

Trees secrete a sticky substance called sap.

Question 8

Sentiment

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n. opinion
n. a tender or moving gesture

I am of the sentiment that you should never give out your passwords to anyone.
Even though I’m not a big fan of porcelain dolls, I appreciated the sentiment.

Question 9

Sheer

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adj. so thin that light can shine through

The curtains on the window were so sheer you could clearly see inside the house.

Question 10

Simple

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adj. easy; not complex
adj. undecorated

This math problem is so simple even a first grader can solve it.
The simple beauty of the ocean is what makes it memorable.

Question 11

Sinister

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adj. ominous, evil

Medieval peasants believed sinister demons could harm humans.

Question 12

Solidarity

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n. the joining of commonalities or common purposes among a group

I stood in solidarity with other female students by refusing to wear the school’s sexist uniform.

Question 13

Sparingly

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adv. insufficiently, meagerly, or in a restricted manner

Due to my condition, I must eat salt sparingly.

Question 14

Spawn

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v. to release eggs
v. to call forth or generate

Frogs typically spawn in ponds.
The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.

Question 15

Spur

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v. to stimulate or incite

Her bravery spurred others to act

Question 16

Squalid

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adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy

The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.

Question 17

Stark

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adj. very plain; devoid of any details or features

Looking out at the stark landscape, I felt a keen sense of isolation.

Question 18

Static

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adj. motionless
adj. changeless

The ball is static.
Her life has been static for the past three years.

Question 19

Subordinate

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adj. lower in rank
n. someone lower in rank
v. to make dependent on or put at a lower rank

The subordinate officers work every day.
My subordinate will check you in.
You aren’t my boss—you can’t subordinate me to the role of receptionist!

Question 20

Subsequently

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adv. happening later or after something

I subsequently went home.

Question 21

Substantial

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adj. very large in amount or degree

I was shocked to find a substantial amount of money beneath the park bench.

Question 22

Substantiate

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v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts

It is important for scientists to substantiate their theories whenever possible.

Question 23

Subtle

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adj. hard to detect or analyze

I detected in her expression a subtle hint of irritation.

Question 24

Sufficient

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adj. enough; just meeting a requirement

These boxes should be sufficient for our move.

Question 25

Surly

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adj. unfriendly; inclined to anger The bartender was a surly fellow who wasn’t afraid to start a fight.

Question 26

Surmount

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v. to get on top of or overcome They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.

Question 27

Susceptible

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adj. to be vulnerable (to something) Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.

Question 28

Simultaneously

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adverb adverb: simultaneously at the same time. "the telethon was broadcast simultaneously on 31 US networks"

Question 29

Somnolence

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somnolence noun Definition of somnolence : the quality or state of being drowsy : SLEEPINESS

Question 30

Sought

Answer 30

sought verb Definition of sought past tense and past participle of SEEK transitive verb 1: to resort to : go to 2a: to go in search of : look for b: to try to discover 3: to ask for : REQUEST seeks advice 4: to try to acquire or gain : aim at seek fame 5: to make an attempt : TRY —used with to and an infinitive governments … seek to keep the bulk of their people contented — D. M. Potter

Question 31

Synergy

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synergy noun: synergy; plural noun: synergies; noun: synergism; plural noun: synergisms the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. "the synergy between artist and record company"

Question 32

Segmentation

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segmentation noun: segmentation; plural noun: segmentations division into separate parts or sections. "the segmentation of society means that often we don't have arguments across the political divide"

Question 33

Scholar

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Definition of scholar 1: a person who attends a school or studies under a teacher : PUPIL 2a: a person who has done advanced study in a special field b: a learned person 3: a holder of a scholarship

Question 34

Strata

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one of the parts or layers into which something is separated: The report shows that drugs have penetrated every stratum of American society. strata of thought GEOLOGY specialized a layer of rock, soil, or similar material: The cliffs are characterized by remarkable zigzagging strata of shale and sandstone.

Question 35

Stile

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a set of usually two steps that you climb over in order to cross a fence or a wall, especially between fields

Question 36

Servile

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adjective: servile 1.having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. "he bowed his head in a servile manner"

Question 37

Sycophantic

Answer 37

noun Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In sy·​co·​phant | \ ˈsi-kə-fənt also ˈsī-, -ˌfant \ Definition of sycophant : a servile self-seeking flatterer

Question 38

Synopsis

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synopsis noun: synopsis; plural noun: synopses a brief summary or general survey of something. "a synopsis of the insurance cover provided is set out below" an outline of the plot of a play, film, or book.

Question 39

Scrupulous

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adjective having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact: a scrupulous attention to detail in their performance.

Question 40

Solicit

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solicit verb 1. ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone. "he called a meeting to solicit their views" accost someone and offer one's or someone else's services as a prostitute. "he met her while she was soliciting in Soho"

Question 41

Endemic

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Definition of endemic 1a: belonging or native to a particular people or country b: characteristic of or prevalent in a particular field, area, or environment problems endemic to translation the self-indulgence endemic in the film industry 2: restricted or peculiar to a locality or region endemic diseases an endemic species

Question 42

Seldom

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adverb not often; rarely. "Islay is seldom visited by tourists" adjective not common; infrequent. "a great but seldom pleasure"

Question 43

Shrewd

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adjective 1.having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute. "she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture" ARCHAIC (especially of weather) piercingly cold. "a shrewd east wind"

Question 44

Sedulous

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adjective: sedulous (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence. "he watched himself with the most sedulous care"