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salary/ˈsæl.ər.i/nounbeginner

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.

She negotiated a higher starting salary when she accepted the job offer.

salmon range inquiry/ˈsæm.ən reɪndʒ ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/nounadvanced

A formal investigation or scientific study conducted to determine the geographical extent, migratory boundaries, or habitat distribution of salmon populations.

The government launched a salmon range inquiry to assess the impact of new dam construction on spawning grounds.

salmon river mountains query/ˈsæm.ən ˈrɪv.ər ˈmaʊn.tɪnz ˈkwɪər.i/nounadvanced

A specific informational search, formal question, or investigation concerning the geographic, ecological, or geological characteristics of the Salmon River Mountains range in Idaho.

The researcher submitted a salmon river mountains query to access topographical maps of the wilderness area.

saltwater species/ˈsɒltˌwɔːtər ˈspiːʃiːz/nounintermediate

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

The coral reef is home to thousands of diverse saltwater species that rely on the ecosystem for survival.

Salutation/ˌsæljʊˈteɪʃən/nounintermediate

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

He offered a polite salutation to the esteemed guest.

sameness/ˈseɪm.nəs/nounintermediate

The state or quality of being identical or very similar; lack of variety or difference.

The endless gray suburbs blurred together in a dull monotony of sameness.

Sampa/ˈsɐ̃.pɐ/nounintermediate

A common, informal nickname for the city of São Paulo, Brazil, often used to evoke its urban identity, cultural vibrancy, or the specific lifestyle of its inhabitants.

Vou passar o fim de semana em Sampa para visitar alguns museus.

sanctified/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪd/adjectiveadvanced

Made holy, consecrated, or set apart for a sacred purpose; purified from sin.

The priest blessed the sanctified water before the baptismal ceremony.

sanctify/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/verbadvanced

To set apart for sacred use; to declare or make holy; to purify from sin.

The priest used holy water to sanctify the newly built chapel.

sanding/ˈsændɪŋ/nounintermediate

The act or process of smoothing or polishing a surface using an abrasive material, such as sandpaper.

The final sanding of the table removed all the rough edges before staining.

São Paulo/ˌsɐ̃w̃ ˈpaw.lu/nounbeginner

The largest city in Brazil and the capital of the state of São Paulo, serving as a major global financial, commercial, and cultural hub.

São Paulo is known for its diverse culture and massive skyline.

sap/sæp/nounintermediate

The fluid that circulates through the vascular system of a plant, consisting chiefly of water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts.

Maple syrup is made by boiling down the sweet sap collected from sugar maple trees in early spring.

sary/ˈsɛəri/adjectiveadvanced

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

The old man sat in a sary mood, reflecting on the years that had passed him by.

satan/ˈseɪ.tən/nounintermediate

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

In many theological traditions, Satan is depicted as a fallen angel who rebelled against divine authority.

sate/seɪt/verbintermediate

To satisfy a desire or an appetite to the full.

He ate a massive meal to sate his hunger after the long hike.

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