S (set 1) Flashcards
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Sacrilege
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Blasphemy; violation of something sacred
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Saccharine
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Excessively or distinguishly sweet
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Sacrosanct
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Sacred; held to be inviolable
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Sagacious
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Discerning; shrewd; wise; keen in judgement
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Salient
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Sticking out; conspicuous; leaping
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Salutary
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Healthful; remedial; curative
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Sanctimonious
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Pretending to be devout; affecting religious feeling
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Sanguine
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Cheerful; optimistic; hopeful
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Sardonic
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Mocking; scornful
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Scintillate
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To sparkle
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Scrupulous
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Strict; careful; hesitant for ethical reasons
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Scrutinize
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To examine very carefully
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Secular
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Having nothing to do with religion or spiritual concerns
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Sedition
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Treason; the incitement (to make others behave unlawfully) of public disorder or rebellion
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Sentiment
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Able to perceive t the senses; conscious
