The S’s Flashcards

1
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Sagacious

A

To have a good eye for discernment

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2
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Salient

A

To be important

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3
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Scrutinize
Customers were warned to scrutinize the small prints of designer bags

A

To examine closely and carefully

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4
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Solicitous

A

To be attentive

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5
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Substantiate
They have found nothing to substantiate the evidence

A

To confirm or proof

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6
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Succinct
It is directed to use short, succinct sentences in the personal statement

A

briefly and clearly expressed

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7
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Synergy

A

Harmony

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8
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Serene

A

Someone or something that’s calm and peaceful

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9
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Spinster

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10
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Sputum

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11
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Sublingual

A

Under the tongue

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12
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Supplement
“She took the advanced algebra class as a supplement to the ordinary curriculum for 8th”

A

something that enhances or completes something else when added to it

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13
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Supress

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14
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Supposition

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15
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Susceptible

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16
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Sanguinary

A

Relating to bloodshed

17
Q

Stationery

A

Writing papers and envelopes

18
Q

Supine
I really hate when people sleep in a supine position

A

Lying face up