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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| salvage | noun | The Coat Guard got what salvage they could. | the rescue of ship, cargo or crew |
| verb | They salvaged what they could after the storm. | to save damaged material for further use. | |
| sandal | noun | Her sandals did not fit her feet. | a shoe with sole fastened by straps |
| sanguine | adj. | He took a sanguine attitude about the accident. | cheerful, confident, optimistic |
| sapling | noun | They planted many birch saplings. | a young tree |
| sarcastic | adj. | He replied with a sarcastic comment. | a cutting or ironic remark intended to offend |
| saturate | verb | They saturated the city with bombs. | to fill, flood, or load to capacity |
| scab | noun | A scab formed over the wound. | crust of dried blood |
| noun | They hired scabs to replace the strikers. | a person who works during a labor strike | |
| scaffold | noun | They erected a 3-story scaffold for the workers. | a temporary platform |
| sceptic | noun | In America we use skeptic for doubters, not sceptic. | one who habitually doubts or questions |
| script | noun | Some use cursive script, others just print. | style of writing by hand |
| verb | They scripted the crowd's response. | to orchestrate behavior | |
| scrutiny | noun | The crime came under close scrutiny. | a close, careful examination or study |
| seclude | verb | You must quickly seclude all the women. | to set or keep apart from others |
| secrete | verb | The wound continued to secrete blood. | to flow or leek out slowly |
| sector | noun | They reported no activity in our sector. | a part or division, as of a city |
| sedate | verb | They sedated the lady after her accident. | to quiet, tranquilize or calm |
| sedentary | adj. | The man had a sedentary job. | characterized by requiring much sitting |
| sediment | noun | The flood left much sediment on the road. | material deposited by wind or water |
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