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English Words Starting with “S

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saber

/ˈseɪ.bər/ [saber]

[noun] A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

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sacrosanct

/ˈsæk.roʊ.sæŋkt/ [sacrosanct]

[adjective] Regarded as too important, valuable, or holy to be interfered with, criticized, or changed.

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safety management

/ˈseɪf.ti ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/ [safety management]

[noun] The systematic process of identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures to prevent accidents, injuries, or losses within an organization.

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salary

/ˈsæl.ər.i/ [salary]

[noun] A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.

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saltwater species

/ˈsɒltˌwɔːtər ˈspiːʃiːz/ [saltwater species]

[noun] Any organism, such as fish, crustaceans, or mollusks, that is biologically adapted to live in marine environments with high salinity levels.

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Salutation

/ˌsæljʊˈteɪʃən/

[noun] A gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of arrival or departure.

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sary

/ˈsɛəri/ [sary]

[adjective] Feeling or expressing sorrow, regret, or a sense of pitiable sadness; often used in dialectal or archaic contexts.

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satan

/ˈseɪ.tən/ [satan]

[noun] In various religions, particularly Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, the chief spirit of evil and the adversary of God.

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sate

/seɪt/ [sate]

[verb] To satisfy a desire or an appetite to the full.

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satisfy

/ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/ [satisfy]

[verb] To meet the expectations, needs, or desires of someone, or to provide what is required by a condition, rule, or situation.

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saturates

/ˈsætʃ.ə.reɪts/ [saturates]

[verb] To cause a substance to become thoroughly soaked with liquid so that no more can be absorbed, or to fill something completely.

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savory

/ˈseɪ.və.ri/ [savory]

[adjective] Having a rich, pleasant, salty, or spicy taste, as opposed to sweet.

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scaling

/ˈskeɪ.lɪŋ/ [scaling]

[noun] The act or process of changing in size according to a fixed proportion, or the process of climbing up or over something.

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scannable

/ˈskænəbəl/ [scannable]

[adjective] Capable of being scanned by an electronic device, optical scanner, or reader.

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scarce

/skɛərs/ [scarce]

[adjective] Insufficient for the demand; occurring in small quantities or numbers.

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scare off

/skɛər ɔf/ [scare off]

[verb] To frighten a person or animal so that they run away, depart, or are deterred from doing something.

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sci-fi aesthetic

/ˌsaɪˈfaɪ ˌɛsˈθɛtɪk/ [sci-fi aesthetic]

[noun] A visual style, design language, or cultural motif inspired by science fiction, typically featuring futuristic technology, sleek machinery, neon lights, space exploration themes, or dystopian elements.

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score

/skɔːr/ [score]

[noun] The number of points, goals, runs, etc., achieved by a team or competitor in a game or match.

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