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ISEE Vocab S
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General Vocab
8th Grade
11/18/2012

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satellite
Definition
a moon; a small thing going around a bigger thing
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saturate
Definition
to fill something to the point where it can hold no more
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saturate
Definition
to soak, permeate, drench
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saucy
Definition
impudent, flippant, rude
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savor
Definition
to enjoy something with relish
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savor
Definition
to appreciate, to taste
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scald
Definition
to burn with hot liquid or steam
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scarce
Definition
rare, uncommon
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scathing
Definition
overly critical
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schism
Definition
division or separation between groups of members within an organization
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schism
Definition
a break, disunity
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scrupulous
Definition
acting in accordance with a strict moral code; ethical
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scrupulous
Definition
thorough in the performance of a task; careful
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secure
Definition
to fasten; to bind
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secure
Definition
well-fastened, not likely to fall or come loose; fixed, stable
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seethe
Definition
to heave or bubble from great inner turmoil, as a volcano
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seethe
Definition
to boil
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sentry
Definition
guard, watchman
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sequel
Definition
a story that continues a previous one
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shrewd
Definition
clever, keen-witted, sharp in practical affairs
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significant
Definition
meaningful, important, relevant
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sinister
Definition
threatening, evil, menacing
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slack
Definition
lack of tautness or tension
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slack
Definition
a time of little activity or dullness; lull
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slack
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sluggish, barely moving, relaxed
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sociable
Definition
friendly, companionable
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solicit
Definition
to seek something (such as advice) from another
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solicit
Definition
to make a request of someone; request
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specify
Definition
to mention, name, or require specifically or exactly
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splice
Definition
to join, bind, attach
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splice
Definition
in film editing, to join to pieces of film
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spurn
Definition
to reject with scorn, turn away
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squalid
Definition
very dirty or foul; wretched
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squander
Definition
to waste (often money) on some worthless purchase or practice
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staunch
Definition
steady, loyal
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stealthy
Definition
sneaky, secret
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stress
Definition
emphasize, point out
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suave
Definition
smooth, graceful, and confident in speech and behavior (sometimes insincerely)
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subdue
Definition
to bring under control
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subdue
Definition
to decrease the intensity of; suppress
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succeed
Definition
to follow, come after
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succeed
Definition
to prosper, do well
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succumb
Definition
to give in, to submit
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suffice
Definition
to be adequate or enough
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summit
Definition
the highest level or point
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superb
Definition
wonderful, superior
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suppress
Definition
to crush, hold in, hide
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surfeit
Definition
overly abundant supply; an excess
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surmise
Definition
to guess, to infer
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surrogate
Definition
person or thing substituted for another; a substitute
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susceptible
Definition
vulnerable
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susceptible
Definition
liable to be affected by something
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suspense
Definition
fear or anticipation of waiting for something
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suspense
Definition
something having to do with fear or mystery
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synopsis
Definition
short summary, outline
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