Sixth Level Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 19

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
satin noun She slept on a satin sheet. type of cloth
scalp noun The doctor treated her scalp with medicine. top of head
serene adj. She appeared as a gracious and serene lady. calm
sergeant noun The sergeant led his men into battle. enlisted rank
shilling noun It cost about 3 shillings. English money
shudder noun I shudder to think about that day. shake
siege noun The enemy prepared for a siege of the town. surround and conquer a town
sip verb She took a sip of the tea. slowly drink
skull noun They found a human skull on the shore. head bone
skunk noun Do not go near a skunk. smelly animal
slay verb We must slay the enemy before he attacks us. kill
snail noun Some people love to eat snails. type of terrestrial mollusk
soar verb Eagles often soar in the mountain winds. fly
sod noun We planted our lawn using sod. turf
solitary adj. On the hill stood a solitary oak tree. single
solitude noun Sometimes solitude can help you think. isolation
soothe verb She needed to soothe the frightened boy. calm
speck noun On his shirt was a speck of dirt. tiny piece
spine noun He suffered a fracture of his spine. back bones
spire noun The church had a spire with a cross. tapering top of a building