Word List 6 S-Z

Question 1

saunter

Answer 1

to walk slowly

Question 2

scrupulous

Answer 2

strictly honest, moral

Question 3

self-effacement

Answer 3

modesty, humility

Question 4

shortchange

Answer 4

to give less than the right amount

Question 5

skinflint

Answer 5

a cheap person

Question 6

sophomoric

Answer 6

immature

Question 7

spangle

Answer 7

a small sparkling object

Question 8

sporadic

Answer 8

stopping and staring, irregular

Question 9

stasis

Answer 9

state of not moving

Question 10

stroke

Answer 10

to stir up and feed fuel to (a fire), to kindle

Question 11

stratum

Answer 11

one of many layers

Question 12

stupefaction

Answer 12

astonishment

Question 13

subjugate

Answer 13

to conquer or oppress

Question 14

subvert

Answer 14

to overthrow or ruin

Question 15

sullen

Answer 15

resentful, depressed

Question 16

swarthy

Answer 16

having dark complexion or color

Question 17

table

Answer 17

to delay considering something

Question 18

tangential

Answer 18

off the topic

Question 19

tawdry

Answer 19

cheap, gaudy

Question 20

threadbare

Answer 20

word out

Question 21

titter

Answer 21

short nervous laugh, giggle

Question 22

torrid

Answer 22

1. hot

2. passionate

Question 23

transient

Answer 23

short-lived

Question 24

turpitude

Answer 24

wickedness

Question 25

ubiquitous

Answer 25

everywhere at the same time

Question 26

unflappable

Answer 26

calm, having self-control

Question 27

upbraid

Answer 27

to criticize harshly

Question 28

vendetta

Answer 28

plan for revenge

Question 29

veracity

Answer 29

truth, accuracy

Question 30

cerce

Answer 30

enthusiasm or energy

Question 31

wheedle

Answer 31

to persuade by flattery

Question 32

winsome

Answer 32

winning, charming

Question 33

workaday

Answer 33

ordinary, common, boring