6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 82

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
sculpture noun On the desk was a sculpture of Mozart. likeness in stone, clay
secrecy noun The entire process was done in secrecy. hidden, concealed
semblance noun There is not a semblance of truth in that book. barest trace
sentimental adj. The ring had just sentimental value to me. emotional
sentinel noun They posted a sentinel before going to sleep. one that keeps guard
sever verb You must sever your relationship with them. to set apart, divide or separate
sewer noun The rainwater flowed into the sewer. underground conduit
shack noun He lived in a shack outside of the city. small crudely built cabin
shaggy adj. The dog had a shaggy coat. bushy and matted
shawl noun The old lady sat there covered with a shawl. a square cloth covering head and shoulders