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sail
noun : a large piece of cloth connected to a ship or boat that catches the wind and helps move the vessel
sailboat
salad
noun : a cold dish made of raw vegetables with dressing
sale
salt
noun : a white seasoning used to flavor food
sand
noun : tiny, loose grains worn away from rocks, shells, and other materials
sandwich
noun : two pieces of bread with some kind of food in between
Saturday
noun : the seventh day of the week
saw
noun : a cutting tool with a toothed blade
scales
noun : thin, flat plates that cover many fish and reptiles
school
noun : a place for teaching and learning
school bus
noun : a large vehicle that takes students to and from school
science
noun : the study of the world around us
scissors
noun : a tool for cutting that has two blades joined together in the middle
scooter
noun : a vehicle with two or three wheels that is pushed by the feet or a motor
scratch
noun : a mark on the skin caused by a sharp object
sea
noun : the salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface
seal
noun : a sea mammal with flippers that eats fish
season
noun : a part of the year that lasts three months (winter, spring, summer, or fall)
seat
noun : something to sit on
seat belt
seed
noun : a small plant part that can grow into a new plant
sentence
noun : a group of words that express a complete thought, feeling, or idea
September
noun : the ninth month of the year
set
noun : the scenery for a play or movie
seven
noun : the number between six and eight; 7
seventeen
noun : the number between sixteen and eighteen; 17
shade
noun : a covering on the inside of a window to keep a room dark
shampoo
noun : soap for washing hair
shape
noun : a form or outline of something, such as a square or circle
shark
noun : a fish with a big fin on its back
sheep
noun : a medium-sized mammal with hooves and a thick, woolly coat
sheet
noun : a single piece of paper
shelf
noun : a flat piece of wood or other stiff material that is used for showing or storing things
shell
noun : the hard cover on the outside of some animals' bodies
shell
noun : the hard cover on the outside of an egg
ship
noun : a large boat used to carry people or goods
shirt
noun : a piece of clothing that covers the chest
shoes
noun : items that cover all or part of the feet, often worn over socks
shoot
noun : the beginning part of a plant that grows above ground; a new branch on a plant
shop
noun : a place where people buy things or take them to get fixed
shore
noun : the land along the edge of an ocean, sea, lake, or river
shorts
noun : pants that only go down to the knees
shot
noun : an injection of medicine into the body; a vaccine
shovel
noun : a tool with a handle and scoop used for digging
shower
noun : a place where a person stands under a spray of water to wash; the act of washing in this place
shower
noun : a small amount of rain, snow, or other water falling from the sky; many small things falling at the same time
side
noun : an outer surface or part of something
sight
noun : the sense that allows some living things to see
sign
noun : a notice shown in public using symbols or words
silver
noun : a shiny light gray color
sink
noun : a basin with water faucets and a drain
sir
noun : a polite way to show respect when addressing a man
sister
noun : a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person
six
noun : the number between five and seven; 6
sixteen
noun : the number between fifteen and seventeen; 16
size
noun : how big or small something is
skateboard
noun : a short board with wheels on the bottom
skates
noun : special shoes with wheels or metal blades on the bottom
skill
noun : the ability to do something because of training or practice
skin
noun : the outer layer of tissue on a human or other animal's body
skirt
noun : a piece of clothing for girls and women that wraps around the hips and hangs down
skis
noun : long, hard, flexible strips of a material fastened to boots for gliding over snow or water
skunk
noun : a mammal with black-and-white fur that can spray a smelly liquid
sky
noun : the area high above the ground where stars and clouds appear
sled
noun : a vehicle for traveling on snow or ice
sleep
noun : a period of unconsciousness when the body rests
slice
noun : a thin, flat piece of food that has been cut from something larger
slide
noun : a tilted or sloped structure that people slide down
slope
noun : an upward or downward slant
smell
noun : an odor or scent; the sense that allows some living things to notice odors and scents
smile
noun : a happy look in which the mouth curves up on both sides
smoke
noun : a cloud of dust and gases in the air, usually caused by burning something
snack
noun : a small portion of food that is eaten between meals
snail
noun : a small animal with no backbone that has a shell in the shape of a spiral
snake
noun : a reptile with a long body and no legs
snow
noun : frozen water that falls from clouds as flakes
snowman
noun : packed snow made to look like a person
soap
noun : something used for washing
soccer
noun : a game played between two teams where a ball is kicked toward a goal
socks
noun : clothing worn on the feet and ankles, inside of shoes
soda pop
noun : a bubbly liquid that people drink
soil
noun : the top layer of the ground in which plants grow; dirt
son
noun : a male child
song
noun : a piece of music for singing
sound
noun : a vibration, or noise, sensed by the ears
sound
noun : energy that lets you hear
soup
noun : liquid food made from cooking vegetables, meat, or other food items in water or milk
south
noun : the direction to the right of one facing east; the opposite of north
sow
noun : a female pig
spider
noun : an animal with eight legs that can spin a web
splash
noun : the sound of something falling into liquid; a small amount of a liquid that falls
spoon
noun : a tool that has a little bowl at one end and is used for eating food
sport
noun : a game or contest that requires skill and usually physical exercise
spots
noun : rounded marks that are a different color from the surface around them
spring
noun : the season between winter and summer when temperatures get warmer and days get longer
square
noun : a shape with four equal sides and four right angles
stage
noun : a platform used for plays and other performances
stairs
noun : a set of steps that go to another floor in a building
stamp
noun : a small piece of paper stuck to an envelope or package to show that postage has been paid
star
noun : a shape with five or more points that is meant to look like a star in the night sky
star
noun : an object in outer space, made of hot gases, that can be seen in the night sky
starfish
noun : an animal that lives in the ocean and is shaped like a star
stem
noun : the main stalk or trunk of a plant that holds it up and takes water to its leaves
step
noun : a stage in a set of directions
step
noun : a flat surface that one uses to reach a higher or lower place
stick
noun : a thin piece of wood from a tree
stone
noun : a piece of rock, often used for building or another special purpose
stool
noun : a seat that has no back or arms
store
noun : a place where people buy things
storm
noun : very bad weather with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
story
noun : a telling of events that can be true or made up
stove
noun : a large device in a kitchen for cooking
stream
noun : a flow of water that is smaller than a river
street
noun : a road in a town or city
string
noun : a thin cord, often used to tie things
stripes
noun : different colors of lines next to each other
student
noun : a person who studies at a school, college, or university
stuff
noun : things
subway
noun : an electric, underground railroad
sugar
noun : a food sweetener in the form of crystals or a white powder
suitcase
noun : a boxlike container with a handle, used to carry clothes on trips
sum
noun : the result of adding two or more numbers together
summer
noun : the season between spring and fall that is the warmest season of the year
Sun
noun : the closest star to Earth and the center of our solar system
Sunday
noun : the first day of the week
sunflower
noun : a flower with bright yellow petals and a dark center that grows on a tall stem
sunlight
noun : light energy from the Sun
sunrise
noun : the time in the morning when the Sun comes up in the east
sunset
noun : the time in the evening when the Sun goes down in the west
sunshine
noun : light from the Sun
surprise
noun : something not expected or planned for
swan
noun : a large bird with a long neck that lives near water
sweater
noun : a piece of clothing made of yarn that is worn on the upper body
sweets
noun : foods that have lots of sugar
swimsuit
noun : a piece of clothing made for swimming
swing
noun : a seat that hangs from ropes or chains and moves back and forth
sword
noun : a weapon with a long metal blade with a sharp, pointed edge
symbol
noun : an object, picture, or sign that stands for something else
s'mores
noun : a dessert food made of a layer of chocolate and a roasted marshmallow sandwiched between two graham crackers
Sabbath
saber-toothed tiger
sabotage
Sacagawea
Sacramento
noun : the capital of California
sacrifice
noun : an offering to a deity of something valuable, such as an animal, especially when killed on an altar
sacrifice
noun : an action or object unselfishly given to help other people or a cause
saddle
noun : a seat for a rider on a horse or other animal
sadness
noun : sorrow; unhappiness
safari
noun : a journey to search for animals in the wild
safe
noun : a strong box with a lock used to keep valuable things, such as money or jewelry
safety
noun : the state of being protected from injury or harm
safety plan
noun : a plan of action that helps keep people safe and calm during an emergency, such as an earthquake
sagebrush
noun : a woody shrub with silvery leaves found in the dry western United States
sailing
noun : a competitive sport in which people race sail boats using the wind as a power source
sailor
noun : a person who works on a ship or boat; a person who operates a ship or boat for fun or sport
saint
noun : a person who has been formally recognized for having lived a holy, devout, or virtuous life
sake
noun : purpose or reason
salamander
noun : a kind of amphibian that has smooth, wet skin, a long tail, and short legs
salami
noun : a kind of sausage that is highly seasoned and usually eaten cold and sliced
salary
noun : a fixed amount of money received for work, usually calculated per year
Salem
noun : a port city in northeastern Massachusetts, famous for witchcraft trials in the late 1600s
salesperson
noun : someone who sells for a living
saliva
noun : a liquid in the mouth that mixes with food to help begin digestion; spit
Sally Ride
noun : first American woman in space (1951-2012)
salmon
noun : a kind of fish that lives most of its adult life in the ocean
salon
noun : a place where people go to get beauty treatments
salsa
noun : the Spanish word for "sauce"; an uncooked Mexican sauce made with tomatoes and onions
Salt Lake City
noun : the capital of Utah
salt water
noun : water that contains salt, found in oceans and sometimes lakes
salute
noun : in fireworks, a single bright flash and loud bang
salvager
noun : a person who recovers parts of a ship after a shipwreck
salvation
noun : relief or preservation from harm, loss, or ruin
samba
noun : a rhythmic, Brazilian dance of African origin; the music for such a dance
sample
noun : a limited set used to represent an entire group or population
samurai
noun : a powerful class of warriors that lived in feudal Japan; one of these warriors
San Diego
noun : a large city in southern California
San Francisco
noun : a city on the coast of California that is located on a peninsula
sanctuary
noun : a safe place; the protection given by such a place
sand castle
noun : a small sculpture of a castle or other building made of wet sand
sand spit
noun : a point of sand built up into a landform that projects into a body of water
sandals
noun : lightweight shoes, usually with straps and open toes
sandbar
noun : a long ridge of sand formed in a shallow body of water by currents and tides
sandpaper
noun : paper that has sand or another scratchy material stuck to one side
Sandra Day O'Connor
noun : first female associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1930-present)
sanitation engineer
noun : a person who collects trash from homes and businesses and transports it to a landfill or incinerator
sap
noun : the fluid that carries food through a plant
sapling
noun : a young tree with a slender trunk
sarcasm
noun : remarks that mean the opposite of what they seem to mean and are intended to make fun of or tease
sash
noun : a long loop or strip of fabric worn around the waist or over one shoulder
Saskatchewan
noun : a prairie province in central Canada
satellite
noun : a natural or human-made object that orbits Earth or another object in space
satin
noun : a smooth fabric that is glossy on one side and dull on the other
satisfaction
noun : the state of being pleased or content
saturation
noun : the point at which no more of a liquid, solid, or gas can be absorbed by a solution at a given temperature
Saturn
noun : a planet with large rings around it that is sixth from the Sun; a gas giant
sauce
noun : a flavorful, thick liquid served with or on top of food
saucer
noun : a small plate designed to go under a cup
Saudi Arabia
noun : a country in southwestern Asia on the Arabian Peninsula
sauerkraut
noun : chopped, pickled cabbage
sauna
noun : a room designed for steam bathing
sausage
noun : a short tube of chopped pork, beef, or other meat wrapped in a skin and cooked before eating
save
noun : a play that prevents someone from scoring a goal
savings
noun : money kept or stored for future use
savings account
noun : an arrangement, usually with a bank, in which a person deposits money that often earns interest before being withdrawn
sawmill
noun : a place where logs are cut into boards
saxophone
noun : a metal woodwind instrument that is often used to play jazz
scab
noun : a dry, rough crust that forms over a wound while it is healing
scaffold
noun : a temporary platform, often raised by poles, to support workers during building, repairing, or decorating a structure
scale
noun : an instrument for weighing
scale
noun : the size of one thing compared to the size of another; on a map, how big the area is compared to the map
scale
noun : a series of musical notes that go up and down in tone in a regular pattern
scalp
noun : the skin that covers the head except for the face
scamp
noun : a mischievous person
scan
noun : to move an object across an electromagnetic beam in order to pick up information about it
scandal
noun : behaviors, actions, or events that are seen as shocking or bad and that damage the reputations of those involved
scanner
noun : an electronic device that converts visual information into digital information
scar
noun : a mark left on your skin after injured tissue has healed
scarcity
noun : an economic condition that exists when demand is greater than supply
scarecrow
noun : an object placed in a field to scare birds away from crops
scarf
noun : a piece of fabric worn around the head or neck
scarlet
noun : bright red
scat
noun : a style of singing that uses sounds and syllables to imitate the sound of an instrument
scat
noun : solid waste passed out of the body of an animal
scavenger
noun : an animal that finds and eats scraps of garbage or animals that are already dead
scavenger hunt
noun : a game where players search for and collect certain items, often within a time limit
scenario
noun : a possible situation or sequence of events
scene
noun : a sequence of continuous action in a play or movie
scenery
noun : the painted walls or objects on the set of a play or movie
scenery
noun : the natural features of a landscape
scent
noun : a smell, especially a pleasant one
scepter
noun : a decorated rod held by a ruler as a symbol of power
schedule
noun : a plan that tells when and where an event or events will take place
scheme
noun : a plan of action
scholar
noun : an educated person
scholarship
noun : financial aid given to a student to help pay for his or her education
scholarship
noun : academic achievement or study
school
noun : a large group of fish
school supplies
noun : items used at school such as paper, pencils, and glue
schoolhouse
noun : a building where students learn from teachers
schooner
noun : a ship that has two or more masts
science fiction
noun : fiction having to do with actual or imagined scientific events, usually taking place in the future
scientific name
noun : the formal name that scientists use for a living thing, composed of its Latin names
scientist
noun : a person who studies one or more fields of science
scolding
noun : getting yelled at as a punishment
scoop
noun : an exclusive story
scope
noun : the range or extent something
score
noun : the number of points, runs, goals, or other units earned in a game
scoreboard
noun : a large sign at a sporting event on which the score is displayed
scorekeeper
noun : a person who keeps track of the score during a game
Scotland
noun : a European country in the northern part of the island of Great Britain and a division of the United Kingdom
scoundrel
noun : a wicked person
scout
noun : a soldier or other person who explores a new area and passes along information about it to others
scowl
noun : a facial expression that shows anger or disapproval
scrap
noun : waste material, especially metal, that is not needed or that is left over from a project
scrapbook
noun : a book or album with blank pages for saving pictures, drawings, souvenirs, and other items
screech
noun : a loud and very high-pitched cry or sound
screen
noun : the part of a computer or TV where information and pictures are shown; a large blank surface on which images can be projected, such as at a movie theater
screw
noun : an inclined plane wrapped around a rod, often used to hold things together; a type of simple machine
screwdriver
noun : a flat or plus-shaped tip attached to a handle that fixes a screw into place when twisted
scribble
noun : a picture or piece of writing that has been drawn or written quickly or carelessly
scribe
noun : a person who copies handwritten texts or records information in writing; a writer
script
noun : the written text of a play, movie, or television show
scripture
noun : the sacred writings of a religion
scriptwriter
noun : a person who writes scripts for movies or television
scrubber
noun : a brush or other object used for cleaning
sculptor
noun : an artist who shapes wood, clay, stone, metal, or other material
sculpture
noun : a three-dimensional work of art made of flexible or hard materials
scum
noun : a layer of impurities that collects on top of a liquid or that is left behind when a liquid drains away
sea cow
noun : another name for a manatee or a dugong (a close relative of a manatee)
sea cucumber
noun : an echinoderm with a thick, sausage-shaped body and many tube feet
sea level
noun : the level of the surface of the sea, used in measuring altitude and depth
sea lion
noun : a mammal with long front flippers that lives along coasts
sea siren
noun : a beautiful, make-believe creature that is half woman and half fish; a mermaid
sea snake
noun : a venomous snake that lives in tropical waters in the Indian and Pacific oceans
sea turtle
noun : a large reptile with a shell and flippers that lives in the ocean
sea urchin
noun : a spine-covered marine invertebrate in the same animal group as sea stars
seafood
noun : any food prepared from saltwater fish or shellfish
noun : the line where two pieces of cloth are sewn together
seamstress
noun : a woman who sews as a profession
search and rescue
noun : teams who find and help people who are lost or trapped
season
noun : a certain time of year when something usually happens, such as a sport being played or a type of weather taking place
seasoning
noun : a flavorful ingredient added to food, such as salt, pepper, herbs, or spices
Seattle
noun : a large city in western Washington State
seaweed
noun : large algae that grow in the ocean
second
noun : a period of time that is one of the 60 divisions in a minute
second hand
noun : a hand on some clocks and watches that shows the seconds
secondary color
noun : a color made by mixing two or more primary colors
secret
noun : a thing that is kept hidden from others
secretary
noun : a person who takes care of the details for a business or school
section
noun : a part of something
security
noun : people who provide protection and control rule-breaking or violence
security checkpoint
noun : the place at an airport where passengers are screened to be sure they are not a danger to others
security guard
noun : a person whose job is to protect something or take care of safety concerns
sediment
noun : particles of dirt and rock that are carried by water, wind, or ice and deposited elsewhere
seed coat
noun : the protective outer covering of a seed
seedling
noun : a young, developing plant that has grown from a seed
seeker
noun : a person or thing that tries to find something
seesaw
noun : a plank that is balanced in the middle so the ends moves up or down; the act of riding on this plank
segment
noun : a part of something
segregation
noun : a policy of separating groups of people from one another, often on the basis of race
seismology
noun : the scientific study of earthquakes and the Earth's interior
seizure
noun : sudden physical symptoms caused by disturbed brain signals
self
noun : a person's identity, character, or most important qualities
self-confidence
noun : a belief in yourself and your abilities
self-discipline
noun : the ability to control one's impulses and follow through on commitments
self-esteem
noun : a feeling of respect for oneself and confidence in one’s abilities
self-reliance
noun : the ability to take care of one's self
semester
noun : a period of study in school or college equal to half of a school year
semicolon
noun : a punctuation mark (;) used to show a pause that is shorter than a period but longer than a comma
Senate
noun : the smaller body of Congress, the branch of the U.S. government that makes laws; a similar body at the state level
senator
noun : a member of a senate
senior
noun : a fourth-year student in high school, college, or a university
señor
noun : the Spanish word for "sir" or "Mr."
sensation
noun : a state of great excitement; someone or something that causes great excitement
sensation
noun : a physical feeling caused by something that happens to or comes in contact with the body
sense
noun : reason; purpose
sense
noun : a way of understanding the world through sight, touch, taste, smell, or hearing
sense of direction
noun : an awareness of orientation in relationship to the cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west
senses
noun : functions of the body that help living things understand the world through sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste
sensor
noun : a device that senses and reacts to a signal or a change in conditions
sensor
noun : a bodily structure that senses and reacts to a signal or change in conditions
sentinel
noun : someone who keeps watch or guards something
separation
noun : the process of keeping things apart
separation of powers
noun : the giving of different types of authority to different branches of government
September 11 (9/11)
noun : a series of planned terrorist attacks against the United States by Islamic extremists in 2001
sequence
noun : a group of things that are in a certain order; the order in which things happen
sequin
noun : a small, flat, shiny bead that is sewn onto clothing for decoration
serape
noun : the Spanish word for a blanket worn as a shawl
sergeant
noun : a military rank that is above corporal but below lieutenant; the highest noncommissioned officer rank
series
noun : a number of similar things, people, or events that follow one another
sermon
noun : a speech given by a religious leader at a religious service at a house of worship
serum
noun : special medicine given in a shot
service
noun : work done for an organization or government, especially in a branch of a country’s military
service dog
noun : a type of assistance dog that is trained to help disabled people
services
noun : jobs that people do for other people, usually in return for pay
serving
noun : an amount of food served to one person
session
noun : a period of time for a certain activity
set
noun : a collection or group of objects, numbers, or other items
setting
noun : the time and place in which the action in a book, play, movie, or other story takes place
settlement
noun : a new place where people live
settler
noun : a person who makes a new permanent home on a frontier
seventy
noun : the number between sixty-nine and seventy-one; 70
sewer
noun : one or more pipes, usually underground, that drain away water or waste
sex
noun : one of two categories into which living things can be grouped by their reproductive functions
shack
noun : a roughly built small house or cabin
shackles
noun : a pair of metal loops, usually connected with a chain, that hold together the wrists or ankles of a prisoner or slave
shade
shading
noun : an area of a darker tone that creates darkness or shadow in a drawing or picture
shadow
noun : a dark area formed when an object blocks light
shaft
noun : the straight wooden part of an arrow
shaker
noun : a container that is quickly moved back and forth to mix something or to make something come out
shamash
noun : the candle in a menorah used to light the other candles
shame
noun : a strong feeling of regret, sadness, or guilt caused by knowing or believing one has done something wrong
shamrock
noun : a plant often used as a symbol for Ireland
shank
noun : the straight, narrow part of an object
share
noun : a part of something that is set aside for each of several people; any of the equal parts into which ownership of a company is divided
sharecropper
noun : a farmer who works on someone else’s land in return for part of the profit from the crops
sharp
noun : a musical note one half step above another
shawl
noun : a piece of fabric worn by a woman around the shoulders or head
sheaf
noun : a bundle of cut stalks of grain bound with straw; a bundle of things fastened together
sheath
noun : a case for the blade of a knife or sword
shed
noun : a small structure used for storage
shed
noun : the space between warp threads where the weft is passed through
sheet music
noun : an unbound piece of handwritten or printed music
shell
noun : a case, especially one that holds some type of explosive
shellfish
noun : animals that have shells and live in the water
shelter
noun : a structure or other place that gives protection from bad weather or danger
shelter
noun : a place that provides food and protection for people or animals that need help
shelves
noun : flat pieces of wood, plastic, or other material used to place things on
shepherd
noun : a person who raises and cares for sheep
sherbet
noun : a frozen dessert made of fruit juice, sugar, and often milk or gelatin
sheriff
noun : the main law-enforcement officer in a county
shield
noun : the hard, protective covering of some animals
shift
noun : a scheduled period of time when a person or group of people work together; the workers on a job during a period of time
shilling
noun : a coin that was once used in the United Kingdom
shin
noun : the front portion of the leg between the knee and the ankle
shingles
noun : rectangular tiles used on roofs or outside walls of houses
Shinto
noun : a traditional religion of Japan in which people worship various gods of nature
shipment
noun : goods that are shipped; the process of shipping goods
shipwreck
noun : a sunken or destroyed ship
shoal
noun : high ground under water that is dangerous to boats
shock
noun : a sharp jolt experienced when electrical current touches or travels through a person's body
shock
noun : a medical condition that may result from severe injury
shogun
noun : a military ruler in ancient Japan
shopper
noun : a person who goes to stores or websites looking for things to buy
shopping
noun : the activity of visiting shops to look at and buy things
shoreline
noun : the line where an ocean or other large body of water meets land
shortage
noun : a lack of something necessary
shortening
noun : any kind of solid fat used in baking
shorthand
noun : a method of writing quickly by using symbols and abbreviation
Shoshone
noun : a member of a group of Native Americans in the Northwest; the language of these people
shoulder
noun : the part of the human body where the arm joins the body
show
noun : an event that is meant to educate or entertain people
showdown
noun : a final test or conflict to settle a disagreement
shower curtain
noun : a piece of plastic or cloth that hangs at one side of a bathtub and keeps water from splashing out
shred
noun : a very small amount of something; a strip or small piece of fabric or paper
shrimp
noun : a small shellfish that has a long body and ten legs
shrine
noun : a container or small space where a religious object is kept; places that are considered special or holy as tributes to a person or a god
shrub
noun : a low woody plant, usually one with several main stems
shutout
noun : a game in which one side never scores
shutter
noun : the part in a camera that, when triggered, briefly allows light to enter the lens
shuttle
noun : a type of transportation that goes back and forth between two places on a regular schedule
shuttle bus
noun : a type of ground transportation that travels between certain places on a regular route
sibling
noun : a brother or sister
side effect
noun : a usually harmful effect of a drug or medical treatment that is beyond the desired effect
sideburns
noun : the strips of hair in front of a man's ears, especially when the chin area is shaved
sidecar
noun : a small vehicle attached to a motorcycle in which a passenger can ride
sidekick
noun : an assistant, friend, or close associate, especially one who has less responsibility
sideline
noun : either of two lines marking the side limits of a playing field
sidewalk
noun : a paved walkway for pedestrians along the side of a road
siege
noun : the act of surrounding and often attacking an enemy for a long time while preventing them from getting food and other supplies
sierra
noun : a range of mountains with sharply pointed peaks
siesta
noun : the Spanish word for an afternoon nap
sieve
noun : a bowl-shaped screen held in a round frame that is used to separate solids from liquids
sight
noun : a thing that can be seen
sighting
noun : an act of seeing something briefly, especially something unusual
sign language
noun : a system of hand, face, and body movements used to communicate
signal
noun : an action, sound, or object used to send a message
signature
noun : a person's name signed by that person
signing
noun : using sign language
signmaker
noun : a person or a computer program that creates signs
silence
silk
noun : strong threads made by a spider or silkworm
silk
noun : a type of fabric made from the threads of a silkworm
silkworm
noun : the caterpillar of the silkworm moth, bred to produce silk fiber
sill
noun : a horizontal bar, beam, or stone at the base of a window or doorway
silt
noun : fine-grained soil materials that are carried by running water and deposited
silver
noun : a grayish-white metal often used for jewelry, coins, and eating utensils
silverware
noun : utensils for eating and serving food
similarity
noun : a quality that makes someone or something alike
simple machine
noun : any basic device that works with the use of a single force
simple sentence
noun : a short sentence with only one subject and one verb
simpleton
noun : a stupid person
sin
noun : an act considered to be wrong by divine law or moral standards
sinew
noun : a tendon or ligament of a mammal; used traditionally as sewing thread
Singapore
noun : a country in Southeast Asia made up of an island at the end of the Malay Peninsula and more than 50 smaller islands
singer
noun : a person who sings
singular noun
noun : the form of a word indicating only one person, place, or thing
sinkhole
noun : a hole in the ground or land depression that results from underground collapse, usually caused by water erosion
siren
noun : a device used to make loud, shrill warning sounds
sisal
noun : a plant grown for its leaves, which produce strong fibers used in making ropes
sissy
noun : a person who is fearful or cowardly
sit-in
noun : a form of peaceful protest that involves people sitting in a place and refusing to move
site
noun : the piece of land where something is located; the location where something is found or took place
situation
noun : the way things are at a certain time
sixty
noun : the number between fifty-nine and sixty-one; 60
skating
noun : the activity of gliding on a surface wearing ice skates or roller skates, as a sport or a form of recreation
skeleton
noun : the framework of bones and cartilage that supports and protects the body of a human or other vertebrate
skeptic
noun : a person who often doubts or questions things
sketch
noun : a quick, rough drawing
ski jumping
noun : the sport of skiing down a ramp and flying as far as possible before landing on a snow-covered slope
skiing
noun : the activity of gliding over the surface of snow or water wearing skis, as a sport or a way to travel
skillet
noun : a frying pan
skimmer
noun : a ship that skims oil from spills that is on the surface of the water
skin graft
noun : the transfer of a skin patch from one body part to another
skipper
noun : the captain of a boat or ship
skit
noun : a short play that is usually funny
skull
noun : the main bone structure of the head
skydiving
noun : a sport in which a person jumps out of an aircraft in flight and uses a parachute to descend to the ground
skyline
noun : the outline that city buildings make against the sky
skyscraper
noun : a very tall building
slab
noun : a large, thick, flat piece or slice of something
slack
noun : the part of something that hangs loosely
slacks
noun : casual pants
slalom
noun : a downhill ski race in which competitors race on a winding course marked by upright obstacles, such as flags
slang
noun : informal language
slant
noun : a line or direction that is not level
slate
noun : a guide used with a stylus to make sure each raised dot in Braille is properly spaced
slate
noun : a type of metamorphic rock that splits into thin, smooth sheets
slats
noun : narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic
slaughter
noun : the killing of animals for food; the killing of many people or other animals in a violent or cruel way
slave
noun : a person who is legally owned and controlled by another person
slave rebellion
noun : an uprising during Civil War times that occurred when slaves banded together to escape or fight their masters or law enforcement
slave state
noun : a state that allowed slavery before and during the Civil War
slave trade
noun : the buying, selling, and transport of slaves around the world, including the capture and transport of slaves from Africa to the Americas
slavery
noun : the state or condition of being a slave, or the property of another person
sleeping bag
noun : a warm, padded bag for sleeping in when camping
sleet
noun : partly frozen rain
sleeve
noun : a tube-shaped part of a piece of clothing that partly or completely covers an arm
sleigh
noun : a sled for carrying passengers over snow or ice that is pulled by horses or reindeer
slime
noun : a substance that is soft, moist, and slippery
sling
noun : a flexible strip used to support things such as babies, injured animals, or body parts
sling
noun : a flexible strip of material used to throw something
slingshot
noun : a forked stick with rubber strips attached to it that is used to shoot small stones
slippers
noun : comfortable shoes that people wear indoors
slit
noun : a long, straight cut or opening in something
sliver
noun : a thin piece of something
slob
noun : a person who is messy or dirty, often out of laziness
slogan
noun : a catchy phrase used to promote a product, a service, or a political movement
slot
noun : a long, narrow slit in a machine where something can be inserted
sloth
noun : a slow-moving mammal of Central and South America that lives in trees
slough
noun : a hollow or low-lying area, usually filled with mud or standing water
slowpoke
noun : a person who is slow to move or take action
sludge
noun : a muddy, semi-solid material left over from many industrial processes
slug
noun : a small animal that looks a snail without a shell
sluice
noun : an artificial passage for water that often has a valve or gate to control the flow
slum
noun : a poor, crowded area of a city
slumber
noun : sleep
slush
noun : partly melted snow or ice
smack
noun : a group of jellyfish
small intestine
noun : the thin, coiled part of the digestive system in which nutrients are removed from food and released into the bloodstream
smartphone
noun : a mobile phone with computer features and Internet access
smith
noun : a person who works with metals
smog
noun : a mixture of pollutants in the air that includes smoke and fog or haze
smokestack
noun : a tall chimney through which smoke and combustion gases leave a factory, locomotive, or ship
smoking
noun : the act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or another substance
snag
noun : a dead tree; something that sticks out or creates an obstacle
Snake River
noun : a river that flows westward through the states of Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington before joining the Columbia River
snapdragon
noun : a flower resembling an open mouth that closes when the sides are squeezed
snapper
noun : a food fish that lives in warm oceans
snapshot
noun : an informal photo, usually taken with a small camera
snare
noun : a trap used to catch an animal, usually having a cord that slips around the animal's neck
snarl
noun : a tangled knot of hair or thread
sneakers
noun : soft shoes with rubber soles worn when playing sports or for casual events
snob
noun : a person who acts as if he or she is better than others
snorkel
noun : a short tube held in the mouth that is used to breathe underwater
snout
noun : the nose and mouth of an animal, especially one that sticks out
snow leopard
noun : a fairly large, light-colored, spotted cat that lives in the mountains of central Asia
snowboard
noun : a thin board ridden down snow-covered slopes
snowboarding
noun : the sport of using a board similar to a short, wide ski to slide downhill on snow
snowdrift
noun : a large amount of snow that collects in one place because of wind
snowflake
noun : a group of ice crystals that falls from a cloud
snowmobile
noun : a vehicle used for traveling on snow
snowshoe hare
noun : a North American hare that has large hind feet and a white winter coat
snowshoeing
noun : the activity of traveling while wearing snowshoes
snowshoes
soccer ball
noun : a round object slightly smaller than a basketball that is filled with air and used to play soccer
social studies
noun : the study of human society
socialite
noun : a person of social importance who spends a lot of time and money entertaining or being entertained
society
noun : a select group of rich, stylish, or influential people
society
noun : an organized community of people who share laws, institutions, and traditions
socket
noun : the hole that receives a plug or lightbulb
sod
noun : the top layer of soil, including the roots of grass
sodium
noun : a soft metal found in salt
sofa
noun : a long fabric-covered seat that has a back and arms
soft cover
noun : a lightweight paper cover of a book
soft sculpture
noun : a sculpture made with fabric or other soft materials
softball
noun : a game like baseball that is played using a larger ball; also the ball itself
software
noun : computer programs
soldier
noun : a person who serves in the armed forces of a country
sole
noun : the bottom part of a foot or shoe
solid
noun : matter that keeps its shape and size
solitary confinement
noun : imprisonment with no interaction with other people allowed
solo
noun : a piece of music that is sung or played by one person
solstice
noun : either of the two times of the year when the Sun is farthest from the equator
solution
noun : the correct answer to a question, problem, or puzzle; something that solves a problem or difficulty
solution
noun : a mixture in which the atoms of a solid separate and become invisible in a liquid
sombrero
noun : a large hat with a broad brim worn by ranchers in Mexico and in the American Southwest
somersault
noun : an acrobatic move that involves rolling the body all the way around with knees bent, either on the ground or in the air
sonar
noun : a system that sends high-frequency sound waves through water and registers the vibrations bounced back by an object
sonic boom
noun : an loud, explosive sound made by something traveling faster than sound
sonogram
noun : a method of using high-frequency sound waves to form images of the inside of the human body
sooner
noun : a person who settled on unclaimed land of the American West before it was legal to do so
sooth
noun : an old form of "truth"
sophomore
noun : a second-year student in high school, college, or a university
soprano
noun : the highest kind of singing voice of women, girls, or young boys; a singer with this kind of voice
sorbent
noun : a material like a big sponge that is used to absorb oil
sorcery
noun : magic
sore
noun : a raw, painful, or infected place on the skin
sorority
noun : a social club for female students at a college or university
sorrow
noun : extreme sadness
soul
noun : the spiritual, nonphysical part of a person; a person's essence or core self
sound
noun : a passageway connecting two larger bodies of water or separating a mainland and an island
sound barrier
noun : the large increase in air resistance encountered by aircraft flying at the speed of sound
sound wave
noun : the movement of sound energy through air, liquid, or a solid
source
noun : the person, place, or thing from which something comes
South
noun : the southeastern part of the United States, especially states that formed part of the Confederacy during the Civil War
South America
noun : a continent located on the southern half of the American landmass
South Carolina
noun : a U.S. state in the Southeast between North Carolina and Georgia (capital: Columbia)
South Dakota
noun : a U.S. state in the north-central region, just north of Nebraska (capital: Pierre)
south pole
noun : the end of a magnet where lines of force flow in
South Pole
noun : the point farthest south on the Earth along its axis
southeast
noun : an intermediate direction or point on the compass midway between south and east
southwest
noun : an intermediate direction or point on the compass midway between south and west
souvenir
noun : a thing that serves as a reminder of something, such a trip or an event
soybean
noun : a plant in the pea family that is widely grown for its seeds
spa
noun : a place where people go to improve their health and appearance through exercise and relaxation
space
noun : the area beyond Earth's atmosphere in which there are stars and planets
space flight
noun : travel and exploration in outer space
space shuttle
noun : a spacecraft that can be used repeatedly
space station
space travel
noun : a journey by people into space
spacecraft
noun : a vehicle used for traveling in space
spaceship
noun : a vehicle used for traveling in space
spaghetti
noun : long stringlike pasta, often eaten with a tomato-based sauce
Spain
noun : a country in southwestern Europe located next to Portugal
spam
noun : junk mail that is delivered electronically
spangle
noun : a small piece of sparkling material used as decoration on an item of clothing
Spaniards
noun : people from Spain
spaniel
noun : a category of small to medium-sized dogs with long coats and long, furry ears
Spanish
noun : the study of the Spanish language and the people and cultures that speak it
spark
noun : a fiery piece of matter
sparrow
noun : a small songbird, usually with gray and brown feathers
spat
noun : a quarrel about unimportant things
spatula
noun : a long-handled kitchen tool with a wide, flat surface that is used to mix, spread, or lift things
spawning
noun : the process of producing and depositing eggs
spear
noun : a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp tip that may be thrown or thrust
spearmint
noun : a common garden herb that has small purplish flowers
Special Delivery
noun : an extra service for urgent mail
special effect
specialty
noun : something that a person or a group of people make or do very well
species
noun : a group of living things that are physically similar and can reproduce
specimen
noun : an example of something used for comparison, study, or display
speck
noun : a very small spot or particle of something
spectacle
noun : an unusual or impressive object or event seen in public
spectacles
noun : eyeglasses
spectator
noun : a person who watches an event without taking part
spectrum
noun : a band of colors made by separating light into its different wavelengths; a range
speculation
noun : guesses based on ideas and theories that are not proven
speech
noun : a formal talk given in front of an audience
speech
noun : the act or way of communicating by talking
speed
noun : the rate at which something moves or happens
speed of sound
noun : the rate of speed at which a sound wave travels; about 750 miles (1,200 km) per hour at sea level
speed skating
noun : the competitive sport of racing on ice skates
spell
noun : a period of time
spell
noun : a magical charm; an ability to influence people as if by magic
spelling
noun : the forming of words with letters
spelling bee
noun : a competition in which people spell words
spelunker
noun : a person who explores caves
sperm
noun : a male reproductive cell
sphere
noun : a round solid shape, like a ball
spices
noun : flavorings for food made from the root, flower, fruit, seed, or bark of a plant
spikes
noun : thin, pointed objects or pieces of something
spinach
noun : a leafy vegetable with dark green leaves
spinal cord
noun : a collection of nerves that are protected by vertebrae
spine
noun : a column of bones that provides the main support for a vertebrate's body; the backbone, or vertebral column
spine
noun : a needle-shaped part of some plants that are actually leaves, such as those found on cactuses
spines
noun : hard, pointed parts on the body of some plants, mammals, fish, and invertebrates
spinning
noun : the activity of twisting fibers to turn them into threads
spinning
noun : the process of making thread or yarn from raw fibers
spiral
noun : a rounded curve that gets wider as it extends out from a central point
spire
noun : the pointed top of a tower or other building
spirit
noun : energy; enthusiasm
spirit
noun : a supernatural being; the soul or essence in some belief systems
spleen
noun : an organ in the abdomen that destroys old red blood cells and stores blood
splendor
noun : a great brightness or beauty
splint
noun : a piece of wood, metal, or other material that is used to keep a broken bone in place while it heals
splinter
noun : a sharp, thin piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off
spokesperson
noun : a person who represents a company in marketing or the media
sponge
noun : a member of a group of primitive marine invertebrates with a porous body that permanently attaches to a solid surface as an adult
sponge
noun : a piece of absorbent material that is used for washing and cleaning
sponsor
noun : a company that gives money to an individual or organization in exchange for advertising
spontaneity
noun : the act of following one's feelings in the moment rather than planning
spool
noun : a round object around which thread or other flexible material is wound
spoonful
noun : the amount a spoon can hold
spoonful
noun : an amount of something that a spoon can hold
spore
noun : a tiny reproductive unit of some plants that can create a new plant
sporting dog
noun : a member of a group of dogs bred to work with people who hunt birds and other small game
sportsmanship
noun : qualities of conduct in sports that include fair play, respect for others, and losing gracefully
spotter
noun : a person who keeps a close watch or lookout for certain types of people or things
spouse
noun : a wife or husband
spout
noun : a tube, pipe, or hole that allows liquid to pass through
sprain
noun : a painful injury to the ligaments of a joint
sprawl
noun : a disorganized spread of development into an area
sprig
noun : a small shoot or twig from a plant
Springfield
noun : the capital of Illinois, located in the central part of the state
springtail
noun : a very small insect with a forked tail that is used for jumping
sprinkler
noun : a device that sprays water or another liquid
sprint
noun : a run or race over a short distance that is completed as quickly as possible
sprout
noun : new plant growth
spunk
noun : determination or courage
spurs
noun : metal spikes or pointed wheels that are worn on the heels of a horseback rider's boots and used to urge a horse forward
spy
noun : a person who watches secretly in order to collect information
squall
noun : a sudden strong gust of wind, especially one accompanied by some form of precipitation
squalling
noun : very loud crying
squash
noun : a hard-skinned fruit that can be cooked and eaten
squaw
noun : an indigenous woman of North America
squid
noun : a water animal with a long body, eight arms, and two tentacles
squire
noun : the richest landowner in a village long ago; a low-ranking nobleman
squirrel
noun : a small mammal with a bushy tail that climbs trees
St. Louis
noun : a large city in eastern Missouri
stack
noun : a neat pile of objects
stadium
noun : a place with many seats where people watch sports or other activities
staff
noun : a group of people who work for a company, person, or school
staff
noun : the set of five horizontal lines and the four spaces between them on which music is written
staff writer
noun : a writer who is employed by a newspaper, magazine, or web publisher
stag
noun : a male deer
stage
noun : a specific period of time in the growth or development of something, such as an insect
stagecoach
noun : a large, covered, horse-drawn vehicle with four wheels
stain
noun : a dirty or discolored mark or patch on something
stairway
noun : a series of stairs for going up or down
stake
noun : a wooden or metal pole placed in the ground, often to support a plant as it grows
stalactite
noun : a pointy rock formation that hangs down from the ceiling of a cave
stalagmite
noun : a pointy rock formation that sticks up from a cave floor
stalemate
noun : a draw or deadlock; a situation in a contest where neither side can gain an advantage or win
stalk
noun : the main stem of a leafy plant, or a stemlike structure
stall
noun : a table or booth where goods are sold; a separate room in a barn for an animal
stallion
noun : an adult male horse
stamina
noun : the strength or energy to do something for a long time
stampede
noun : a sudden rush of cattle or other herd animals that panic and run at top speed as a group
stand
noun : a boxed section of a courtroom where a witness sits while answering questions or presenting evidence
stand
noun : a small booth, such as on a street, that is used for selling goods
standard form
noun : a number written in its usual form, as numerals
standards
noun : levels of quality or accomplishment used to measure or compare
standoff
noun : a draw where both parties are equally matched and unable to proceed
stands
noun : large, raised seating areas for spectators, such as at a sports stadium
stanza
noun : a group of lines that form one of the sections of a poem or song
staple
noun : a common food that is an important part of a diet
stapler
noun : a tool that uses staples to attach papers together
star
noun : a performer or athlete who is talented, important, or famous
starch
noun : a chain of sugars that is made by plants and that makes up a carbohydrate
starvation
noun : a state of extreme hunger or dying because of a lack of food
state
noun : the form or energy level of matter; the most common forms are solid, liquid, and gas
state
noun : an area of land that is either a nation or a part of a country
statehood
noun : being a full state of the United States
statement
noun : a listing of deposits and withdrawals made to and from a bank account
statement
noun : something said or written in a direct, formal, or official way; something that is spoken
stateroom
noun : a private bedroom on a ship or train
station
noun : a regular stop on a bus or train route; a building that is a base for a specific activity
stationery
noun : paper for writing letters, especially the kind with matching envelopes
statistics
noun : numerical data that is collected, organized, and studied
statue
noun : a three-dimensional work of art, usually in the shape of a person or other animal
Statue of Liberty
noun : a large statue, located in New York Harbor, of a robed woman holding a torch and a stone tablet
status
noun : the social rank or standing of someone or something
statute
noun : a law created by the legislative branch of government
stead
noun : the usual place or function of a person or thing that is being substituted
steak
noun : a slice of meat that is normally cooked by grilling, broiling, or frying
steam
noun : the fine mist that is formed when water is boiled
steam engine
noun : a machine with moving parts that uses steam power to create motion
steamboat
noun : a boat with a steam engine
steamship
noun : a ship that uses steam to make it move
steed
noun : a literary term for a horse, especially one available for riding
steel
noun : a kind of metal made of iron and carbon
steel driver
noun : a railroad construction worker whose job is to pound rods into rocks with a heavy hammer
steeple
noun : a tower that rises above the main part of a church
steering wheel
noun : a wheel in a vehicle that is connected by the steering column to the steering gear and is turned to change direction
Stegosaurus
noun : a large herbivorous dinosaur with a spiked tail and a row of plates along its spine
stench
noun : a really gross smell
stepbrother
noun : a son of one's stepparent, by a marriage other than with one's own father or mother
stepdad
noun : a man who has married a child's mother after the death or divorce of that child's father
stepdaughter
noun : a daughter of someone's husband or wife by a previous marriage
stepfather
noun : a man who has married a child's mother after the death or divorce of that child's father
stepmother
noun : a woman who has married a child's father after the death or divorce of that child's mother
stepsister
noun : a daughter of one's stepparent
stepson
noun : a son of someone's husband or wife by a previous marriage
stereo
noun : a sound system with two or more speakers
stern
noun : the back end of a boat or ship
sternum
noun : a long bone running down the front of the chest
steroids
noun : a group of drugs that increase tissue growth, sometimes used illegally by athletes to enhance their performance
stethoscope
noun : a medical device placed against the skin to listen to the heart and other sounds in the body
Steve Jobs
noun : a pioneer in the field of technology and co-founder of Apple Inc. (1955-2011)
stew
noun : a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed pan
steward
noun : a person who is responsible for looking out for the welfare of someone or something; a guardian or caretaker
stewardship
noun : the management of something in a protective and responsible way by a caretaker
sticker
noun : a label that attaches to a surface because it has adhesive on the back
stigma
noun : the tip of the pistil, or female part of a flower, that receives pollen
stile
noun : a set of steps used to climb over a fence or wall
still life
noun : a drawing or painting of an arrangement of objects
stilts
noun : posts that support a structure above the ground or water level; long poles that allow a person to walk high above the ground
stirrup
noun : a ring with a flat bottom hung by a strap, usually on each side of a saddle
stock
noun : certificates, or shares, of ownership in a corporation
stock car
noun : a regular car, such as those used on city streets
stocking
noun : a close-fitting, knit covering for the foot and lower leg
stockyard
noun : a yard with pens next to a building where livestock are slaughtered and processed into meat
stomach
noun : an organ in the body that creates acid and enzymes that digest food
Stonewall Jackson
noun : military leader and Civil War figure (1824-1863)
stoop
noun : a small platform or set of steps at the front door of a house
stopwatch
noun : a device that can be started and stopped quickly and is used to measure passing time, such as during a race
storage
noun : a place where something is stored or stowed
stork
noun : a tall wading bird with long legs and a long, heavy beak
story
noun : a level in a building
storyteller
noun : a person who tells stories
strainer
noun : a bowl-shaped kitchen tool with many holes in it; used to drain liquid away from solids
strait
noun : a narrow passage of water connecting two large areas of water
strand
noun : a thread, fiber, or filament that may be twisted or woven with others
strap
noun : a strip of flexible fabric or leather used to fasten, carry, lift, or hold on to something
strategy
noun : a careful plan for solving a problem or achieving a goal
straw
noun : the dried stalks of a cereal plant
strawberry
noun : a sweet, soft red fruit covered with tiny seeds
streak
noun : a flash of movement; a stripe
street sweeper
noun : a person who cleans streets, usually in a city; a machine used for the same purpose
streetcar
noun : a vehicle that carries passengers and runs on electricity from an overhead cable
strength
noun : physical power
stress
noun : a state of physical or emotional tension; worry
stretcher
noun : a cot-like frame used to carry a person who is sick or hurt
stride
noun : the length or style of steps taken while walking or running
strife
noun : angry disagreement
strike
noun : a form of protest in which workers stop working to show dissatisfaction with their employer or working conditions
strings
noun : musical instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses that have strings and are often played with a bow
strip
noun : a long, narrow piece of something
stroke
noun : a rapid loss of brain function resulting from interrupted blood flow to the brain
stroke
noun : a mark made by a paintbrush or a drawing tool
stroke
noun : one of a series of repeated movements, such as in swimming or rowing
stroll
noun : to slowly walk in an unhurried way
stronghold
noun : a well-protected place
structure
noun : something built from a collection of parts, such as a building or bridge
struggle
noun : a goal that is difficult to achieve, or the effort to achieve such a goal; a fight or conflict
stud
noun : a male animal used for breeding
studio
noun : a place where an artist works
study
noun : a careful scientific examination or analysis of something
study
noun : a room used to read, think, or write
stuffing
noun : padding inside furniture, pillows, and stuffed animals; the filling put inside a turkey before cooking it
stumper
noun : a question that is difficult to answer
stunt
noun : a difficult and often dangerous physical feat, often performed as entertainment
style
noun : a distinctive artistic form, such as in music, art, or literature; a special way of doing something
style
noun : a certain manner of dressing or type of clothing or hairdo
Styrofoam
noun : a semirigid plastic that is usually white and has a spongy texture
subcontinent
noun : a large land area that is a part of a continent
subject
noun : something being thought about or discussed; a topic
subject
noun : a person who is under the rule or influence of another, especially a ruler or government
subject
noun : the part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about
subject
noun : a course of study in school
submarine
noun : a type of watercraft that can operate completely underwater
submersible
noun : a small vessel that can operate under water, especially at deep levels
submission
noun : a work judged or reviewed by someone else
substance
noun : a particular kind of material
substitute
noun : an extra team player who takes the place of another in case of injury
substitution
noun : an exchange
subtitle
noun : a secondary title of a published piece of work
subtraction
noun : the act of finding the difference between two numbers
suburb
noun : a neighborhood outside the central part of a city, especially one with many houses
success
noun : someone or something that achieves a desired result
succulent
noun : a plant with thick, fleshy leaves and stems that can store water
suds
noun : a mass of bubbles made from soap and water
suede
noun : leather that has been rubbed on one side to make a soft, velvety surface
suffix
noun : a syllable or group of syllables added to the end of a word to change the meaning
sugarcane
noun : a tropical grass that sugar comes from
suggestion
noun : an idea offered in an attempt to persuade
suicide
noun : the act of killing oneself on purpose
suit
noun : a set of clothes or coverings used or worn for a specific purpose
suit
noun : a set of clothes, made of the same fabric, that includes a jacket and either slacks or a skirt
suite
noun : a group of things that make up a collection
suitor
noun : a man who wants to date and someday marry a certain woman
sultan
noun : a monarch in a Muslim country, similar to a king or emperor
summary
noun : a short statement that tells the main points of something
summit
noun : the highest point of a mountain
sunburn
noun : damage to skin cells caused by UV radiation in sunlight
sundae
noun : a bowl of ice cream with toppings added
sundial
noun : a kind of shadow clock that uses the rays of the Sun to tell time
sunflower
noun : a large flower in the daisy family that has bright yellow or gold petals arranged in rays around the center
sunglasses
noun : dark glasses that protect the eyes from sunlight
sunscreen
noun : a substance rubbed on the skin to prevent sunburn
sunspot
noun : any of the relatively cool dark patches that appear in cycles on the Sun's surface and possess a powerful magnetic field
superhero
noun : a fictional being who has amazing powers
superintendent
noun : a person in charge of a school system
superior
noun : a person who ranks higher or holds a higher position
supermarket
noun : a large store that sells food and household items
superstition
noun : a belief not based in reason that comes from ignorance or fear
supper
noun : a meal eaten in the evening
supplement
noun : a non-food substance that provides nutrients
supply
noun : the amount of something available for sale or use
support
noun : something that holds weight
support
noun : something that provides strength or comfort
suppression
noun : the act of forcibly ending or subduing a movement or idea
Supreme Court
noun : the highest court of law in the judicial system of the United States
surface
noun : the outside or top part of a thing; the part of the ocean or land that touches the air above it
surge
noun : a sudden, powerful movement forward or upward, such as that of ocean waves
surgeon
noun : a doctor who performs operations
surgery
noun : medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into a patient's body to repair or remove damaged parts
surname
noun : a last name
surplus
noun : an amount left over after needs have been met
surrender
noun : the act or an instance of giving up
surroundings
survival
noun : the state of living or remaining alive or in existence
survivor
noun : a person who has lived through a life-threatening event
Susan B. Anthony
noun : women's rights leader; especially dedicated to working to get women the right to vote (1820-1906)
sushi
noun : a bite-sized Japanese food often made of rice, seaweed, vinegar, and raw fish
suspect
noun : a person who is believed to be guilty of committing a crime
suspenders
noun : a pair of straps that go over the shoulders and attach to the waistband of pants or a skirt to hold it up
suspense
noun : the feeling of anxiety or excitement about what might happen next
suspension bridge
noun : a bridge held up by cables or ropes
suspicion
noun : a belief, feeling, or thought about something
sutures
noun : a row of stitches that holds together a wound or a surgical incision
swallow
noun : a migratory songbird with a long forked tail
swamp
noun : wet land that has areas often covered by water
swarm
noun : a large group, especially flying insects
swearing-in
noun : the act of entering into an official office by taking an oath
sweat
noun : moisture that leaves the body through pores in the skin
sweatband
noun : a ring of cloth worn around the head or wrist to absorb perspiration
sweatpants
sweatshirt
noun : a baggy, heavy shirt, usually made of cotton, worn for exercising or play
Sweden
noun : a northern European country located between Norway and Finland
sweet potato
noun : a tropical root vegetable that is sweeter than a potato
swim fins
noun : flipperlike shoes worn on the feet to imitate fish fins
swimming
noun : the activity of moving through water using one's arms and legs
swindle
noun : getting something by lying or some other deception
swine
noun : of or related to pigs; a pig
switch
noun : a break in an electric circuit that can be opened or closed, stopping and starting the flow of electric current
switchboard
Switzerland
noun : a mountainous country in central Europe
swivel
noun : a turn, as in a circle
sycamore
noun : a large North American tree that can be identified by its stiff, flaking bark
syllable
noun : a word or part of a word in which the voice sounds only once
symbol
noun : an object, picture, or sign that represents an idea, letter, or word
symmetry
noun : having the same size and shape across a dividing line, or having one half identical to the other half
sympathy
noun : a feeling of connection or kinship; sadness for another person's troubles
symphony
noun : a large group of musicians who play classical music together; a classical composition for a full orchestra
symptom
noun : a specific sign of illness or injury
synagogue
noun : a Jewish place of worship
syndicate
noun : a news service that sells articles, features, and photographs for publication in newspapers
syndrome
noun : a group of symptoms that show up together
synonym
noun : a word that has the same meaning as another word
synthesis
noun : the combining of two or more things to form something new
syrup
noun : a thick liquid that is sweet and sticky
system
noun : a group of things or ideas that work together
Saami
noun : the native people of Lapland, a region in northern Europe
sacrum
saddle horn
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
saga
noun : a story written in Iceland during the Viking Age about heroes and their adventures; any long story about heroic adventures
Sahara Desert
noun : a very large desert that is located in northern Africa
sales tax
noun : money paid to a government by the buyer of goods or services at the time of a sale
salutation
noun : the opening phrase of a letter or speech; a greeting
sandstone
noun : a type of sedimentary rock made up of particles of sand
sarcophagus
noun : a limestone coffin or tomb, often inscribed and elaborately ornamented
sari
noun : a type of traditional dress for women in India and neighboring countries
sartorius
noun : a muscle that allows the leg to twist and bend at the knee
satire
noun : a book, play, movie, or other story that uses wit, especially irony and sarcasm, to make fun of something or someone
savanna
noun : a flat grassland with few trees
sawatdi
noun : Thai for hello or good-bye
sayonara
noun : the Japanese word for "good-bye"
scabbard
noun : a close-fitting cover for the blade of a dagger, sword, or bayonet
scalene triangle
noun : a triangle whose sides are all unequal
scansion
noun : the mapping of the rhythm of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry
scapula
noun : either of the two bones in the back that include the shoulder socket and blade
schism
noun : the splitting of one organization or group into two or more
scientific method
noun : the process scientists use to test theories and ideas using experiments and observation
scientific notation
noun : a short way of writing a very large or small number using a real number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of ten
scourge
noun : a person or thing that is seen as an agent of punishment, suffering, or vengeance
scrub forest
noun : a forest with mild, rainy winters and very dry summers during which most plant life is dormant
scurvy
noun : a life-threatening illness common to early sailors that was caused by a lack of vitamin C
scute
noun : a bony plate on the shell of a turtle
sea cave
noun : a cave formed by ocean waves wearing away rocks
sea dragon
noun : a saltwater fish, related to a sea horse, that has growths on its body that look like seaweed
Sea of Japan
noun : a section of the Pacific Ocean that separates the islands of Japan from the mainland of Asia
seahorse
noun : a fish with a curled tail and a head that looks like a horse
seamount
noun : an underwater volcano
search engine
noun : a search tool used to locate information on the Internet
secant
noun : a straight line that crosses a circle twice
secession
noun : the act of formally separating from or leaving an organization or government
second-class lever
noun : a lever in which the load is between the force and the fulcrum
secondary consumer
noun : an organism in a food chain that eats animals and may also eat plants
secretion
noun : a substance, usually a liquid, produced and released by a plant or animal
sedimentary rock
noun : rock formed when sediment is compacted
sedimentation
noun : the formation of a geological deposit created by wind, water, or ice
seismograph
noun : a device that makes electrical signals when the ground moves; detects earthquakes and measures and records their magnitude
selective breeding
noun : the breeding of selected plants or animals with each other for the purpose of improving or controlling the traits inherited by their offspring
sense organ
noun : a body part that responds to information from the outside world
serpent
noun : a large snake
server
noun : a computer that manages the flow of information to and from a local network or the Internet
shabti
noun : a carved figurine believed to awake as a servant of the dead in the afterlife
shadow clock
noun : a device that uses an object's shadow to tell time
shale
noun : a type of sedimentary rock formed by layers of clay, mud, or silt
shaman
noun : a healer or spiritual leader in a tribal society
shareholder
noun : a person who owns part of a company
sharpshooter
noun : a person who is very skilled and accurate when shooting at a target
Shema
noun : the most important prayer of the Jewish religion, which declares faith in a single God
Sherpa
noun : a member of a cultural group of people living in the Himalayas who often work as mountain climbers' guides
shield volcano
noun : a nonexplosive volcano made of hardened lava
shipwright
noun : a carpenter skilled at building and repairing ships
shofar
noun : a trumpet made from a ram's horn, used long ago by Jewish people in ceremonies and to communicate signals during battles
shortstop
noun : an infielder in baseball who plays between second and third base
significance
noun : the importance or special meaning of something
silicon
noun : a nonmetallic chemical element found in the Earth's crust that is often used in electronic devices
Silk Road
noun : an overland trade route that connected the civilizations of the Mediterranean Sea with those in Asia
similar figures
noun : figures that have the same shape but different measurements
simile
noun : the comparison of two unlike things, usually using the word "like" or "as"
simulation
noun : a computer model or reproduction of certain conditions or situations
single
noun : a hit in baseball or softball that allows a player to reach first base
singles
noun : a game with one player on each side
Sioux
noun : a member of a Native American people in north-central North America; the language of these people
sipapu
noun : a hole in the floor of a kiva that is a doorway between the spirit world and the physical world
Sirenia
noun : the group of mammals that manatees belong to
sitcom
noun : a television comedy show
skein
noun : a very long piece of yarn or thread that is packaged in a loose coil
skeletal muscles
noun : strong muscles that connect to bones and allow the body to move
skeletal system
noun : the body system that provides a sturdy frame to support all other body systems
skeleton
noun : a short racing sled without any steering or brakes that is ridden head first and face down
skeleton key
noun : a key with teeth filed away so that it can open different simple locks
skirmish
noun : a small, brief fight, usually one that is part of a larger battle
slaughterhouse
noun : a factory where livestock is killed and processed into meat
sloop
noun : a relatively small and fast single-masted ship
smelt
noun : an small, edible fish that lives in fresh water or in coastal sea waters
smelting
noun : the use of extreme heat to separate metal from the ore containing that metal
Smithsonian Institution
noun : a large group of museums and research centers located mainly in Washington, D.C.
smolt
noun : a young salmon or trout that has developed enough to move from a river to the ocean
smooth muscle
noun : muscle that moves substances without a person’s control and is found in many internal organs
snow line
noun : the altitude above which it is too cold for snow to melt
social institution
noun : a significant organization or policy that guides a culture or society
social justice
noun : the state or principle of equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities for every human being
social system
noun : a set of social relationships and social roles that make up society
socialism
noun : a political and economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and regulated by the community as a whole
Socrates
noun : a philosopher of ancient Athens and the teacher of Plato
soda straw
noun : a long, hollow tube that forms in a limestone cave
solar cells
noun : structures made from silicon or plastic that absorb light energy from the Sun and turn it into electricity
solar eclipse
noun : an eclipse during which the Moon passes in front of the Sun and hides it from view
solar energy
noun : power from the Sun
solar flare
noun : a sudden energy burst that appears as a large, bright loop on the Sun's surface
solar panel
noun : a structure that converts sunlight into electricity
solar radiation
noun : energy that the Sun gives off in the form of rays of light or heat
solar system
noun : a group of objects in space that orbit a star
solar wind
noun : a stream of gases that come from the Sun
solute
noun : any substance that is dissolved into a liquid or gas, creating a solution
solvent
noun : in a solution, the liquid or gas into which a solid, liquid, or gas is dissolved
sonata
noun : a piece of classical music, usually in three or four parts, that is played by an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment
sound energy
noun : energy that allows us to hear things
South Africa
noun : a country at the southern tip of Africa
South Korea
noun : a country in Asia located at the south end of the Korean Peninsula
Southeast Asia
noun : a region of southeastern Asia that includes countries on the mainland and many islands
Southern Ocean
noun : the very cold ocean that surrounds the continent of Antarctica and the South Pole
sovereign
noun : the supreme ruler of a nation, especially a king or a queen
sovereignty
noun : the freedom to be in charge of one's own affairs
Spanish-American War
noun : a war between the United States and Spain in which the United States gained control of Spanish territory in the Caribbean (1898)
Sparta
noun : a city-state of ancient Greece that was a rival of Athens known for its military strength
special education
noun : an instructional approach for students with physical and/or mental disabilities
specialist species
noun : a species able to tolerate or use a limited range of habitats, food, or other resources
specialization
noun : the act of producing a narrow range of goods or services that meet only a selection of the wants and needs of a community
spectrograph
noun : an instrument used to record and map electromagnetic radiation
sphinx
noun : a giant stone figure of an imaginary creature with the head of a man or animal and the body of a lion
spiral galaxy
noun : a galaxy with curved arms that extend from a central axis
split infinitive
noun : a phrase in which the base form of a verb (such as "to go") has an adverb between the two words
splitting infinitives
noun : breaking up verbs in their base form with adverbs or other words, such as "to boldly go"
spoonbill
noun : a tall wading bird that is mainly pink or white
sporangia
noun : structures on fungal hyphae that produce spores
spring tide
noun : the largest tide during a month, caused by the Sun and Moon pulling in the same direction
Sputnik
noun : the first human-made satellite successfully launched into space
squadron
noun : a military unit made up of more than one small group of soldiers, airplanes, or ships
stakeholder
noun : a person or institution that has an interest, or stake, in how a resource is used or managed
stamen
noun : the male part of a flower, where pollen is made
standard of living
noun : the level of material comforts and wealth available to a person, community, or country
standard system
noun : the measuring system used in the United States
stapedius
noun : the muscle that stabilizes a bone, called the stapes, in the ear
state of matter
noun : the solid, liquid, or gaseous condition of a substance
static electricity
noun : electricity caused by a buildup of negative charges in one place and positive charges in another
static line
noun : a cord attached to an airplane that automatically opens a parachute
statistician
noun : a person who analyzes statistics, or numerical data, for research, sports, or other purposes
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
noun : a 40-foot statue of the god Zeus that once stood in the ancient Greek city of Olympia; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
steeplechase
noun : a horse race that requires jumping over obstacles
steerage
noun : the lowest part of the ship where the poorest passengers rode
steppe
noun : a dry grassland that is hot in summer and cold in winter
stereolithography
noun : a printing process that creates a three-dimensional object from a digital design
stick-to-itiveness
noun : the character trait of continuing to work on a problem until a solution is found
stimulation
noun : something that provides sensory input and sparks interest
stimulus
noun : information or an event that produces a reaction
stingray
noun : a fish with a large, flat body and a long tail with stinging spines on it
stockade
noun : a strong fence made of upright posts, usually used for defense
stockholder
stomata
noun : tiny openings in leaves and stems that allow gases to enter and exit
Stone Age
noun : an early period in human civilization marked by the use of stone tools
Stonehenge
noun : an ancient monument in England made of huge stones
stop-motion animation
stored energy
noun : energy that is kept or collected to be used later
storm surge
noun : a quick rise of the ocean’s level, caused by strong winds and a drop in air pressure during a hurricane
story map
noun : a timeline that shows the order of events in a story
strain
noun : a group of viral organisms of the same species
stratosphere
stratus
noun : a solid, gray kind of cloud that often covers the sky
sturgeon
noun : a large, primitive fish
style
noun : the slender part of a pistil, or female reproductive organ of a flower
stylus
noun : a pencil-like tool used to make raised dots on heavy paper
subsoil
noun : the middle layer of soil, which contains more rocks than topsoil
subspecies
noun : a subdivision of a species of plant or animal that is different from other groups within the species
substrate
noun : any surface on which an animal or plant grows or is attached
succession
noun : a sequence of people who take a position of power
succession
noun : the gradual process of change in an ecosystem brought on by the progressive replacement of one community by another in an orderly sequence until a stable community is established
successor
noun : a person who follows another in a job or elected position
Suez Canal
suffrage
noun : the right to vote
suffragist
noun : someone who supports granting the right to vote to those who don't already have it
Sukkoth
noun : the Jewish harvest festival
sulfur
noun : a chemical element that is common and can burn
Sun Belt
noun : a region of the United States that stretches across the entire southern third of the country
Sundarban
noun : a heavily forested swamp area next to the Bay of Bengal in India and Bangladesh
supercell
noun : a rotating thundercloud that reaches high into the sky and often produces tornadoes
superlative
noun : an extreme description; the highest degree of a quality
supernova
noun : explosions of stars, resulting in a sharp increase in brightness followed by a gradual fading
surface water
noun : water found above ground, on land
surge cloud
noun : a fast, superheated cloud of ash, gas, dust, and rock that moves along the ground after a volcanic eruption
survival of the fittest
noun : a theory explaining that the organisms best suited to live in a particular environment are those most likely to survive
suspension
noun : a mixture in which a liquid contains other particles that do not dissolve in it
sustainability
suture
noun : a joint or seam between skull bones
sweat lodge
noun : a special place usually heated by steam and used for ritual sweating to clean or purify the body or spirit
swivel joint
swordfish
noun : a large ocean fish that has a swordlike snout
symbiosis
noun : an interaction or relationship between two different species (animal or plant), often to the advantage of both
symphony orchestra
noun : a large group of musicians who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments
synchronized swimming
synecdoche
syntax
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