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Vocabulary 4000 - Noel's ESL eBook Library

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84 <strong>Vocabulary</strong> <strong>4000</strong><br />

scoff jeer, dismiss<br />

scone biscuit<br />

scorn disdain, reject<br />

scoundrel unprincipled person<br />

scour clean by rubbing, search<br />

scourge affliction<br />

scruples misgivings<br />

scrupulous principled, fastidious<br />

scrutinize examine closely<br />

scurf dandruff<br />

scurrilous abusive, insulting<br />

scurry move quickly<br />

scuttle to sink (a ship)<br />

scythe long, curved blade<br />

sear burn<br />

sebaceous like fat<br />

secede withdraw<br />

secluded remote, isolated<br />

seclusion solitude<br />

sectarian denominational<br />

secular worldly, nonreligious<br />

secure make safe<br />

sedation state of calm<br />

sedentary stationary, inactive<br />

sedition treason, inciting rebellion<br />

seduce lure<br />

sedulous diligent<br />

seedy rundown, ramshackle<br />

seemly proper, attractive<br />

seethe fume, resent<br />

seismic pertaining to earthquakes<br />

seismology study of earthquakes<br />

self-effacing modest<br />

semantics study of word meanings<br />

semblance likeness<br />

seminal fundamental, decisive<br />

semper fidelis always loyal<br />

senescence old age<br />

senescent aging<br />

seniority privilege due to length of<br />

service<br />

sensational outstanding, startling<br />

sensible wise, prudent<br />

sensory relating to the senses<br />

sensualist epicure<br />

sensuous appealing to the senses,<br />

enjoying luxury<br />

sententious concise<br />

sentient conscious<br />

sentinel watchman<br />

sepulcher tomb<br />

sequacious dependent<br />

sequel continuation, epilogue<br />

sequester segregate<br />

seraphic angelic<br />

serendipity a knack for making<br />

fortunate discoveries<br />

serene peaceful<br />

serpentine winding and twisting

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