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seamless transition/ˈsiːmləs trænˈzɪʃən/nounintermediate

A change or shift from one state, activity, or place to another that occurs smoothly and without any noticeable interruptions, gaps, or difficulties.

The company ensured a seamless transition for employees during the merger by providing comprehensive training and clear communication.

secale cereale/sɪˈkeɪliː ˌsɪriˈeɪliː/nounadvanced

The scientific name for the common rye plant, a hardy cereal grain widely cultivated for its edible seeds, used in flour, bread, whiskey, and animal feed.

Secale cereale is remarkably tolerant of poor soil and cold climates, making it a staple crop in Northern and Eastern Europe.

secesh/sɪˈsɛʃ/nounadvanced

A supporter of the secession of the Southern states from the United States during the American Civil War; a Confederate.

The Union scouts reported a large group of secesh gathering near the riverbank.

seclusion/sɪˈkluːʒən/nounintermediate

The state of being private and away from other people.

The writer retreated to the seclusion of his mountain cabin to finish his novel.

second/ˈsɛk.ənd/adjectivebeginner

Coming after the first in time, order, or rank.

She finished second in the 100-meter dash.

second grade/ˈsek.ənd ɡreɪd/nounbeginner

The year of primary education following first grade, typically for children aged seven to eight.

My daughter is very excited to start second grade and meet her new teacher.

secondary label/ˈsɛk.ənˌdɛr.i ˈleɪ.bəl/nounintermediate

An additional or supplementary tag, sticker, or marker affixed to a product, garment, or item to provide extra information, branding, or instructions distinct from the primary label.

The garment featured a primary brand tag at the neckline and a secondary label detailing washing instructions on the side seam.

secondary standing/ˈsɛk.ən.dɛri ˈstænd.ɪŋ/nounadvanced

A subordinate or derivative status, rank, or legal capacity that is dependent upon the existence of a primary status or claim.

The plaintiff was denied the right to sue because they held only secondary standing in the property dispute.

secondhand shopping/ˈsek.ənd.hænd ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ/nounintermediate

The act of purchasing goods, such as clothing, furniture, or books, that have been previously owned by another person.

Secondhand shopping has become a popular way to find unique vintage clothing while reducing one's environmental footprint.

secure/sɪˈkjʊər/adjectiveintermediate

Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost; protected against attack or other danger.

Ensure that all the windows are secure before you leave the house.

sedative/ˈsɛd.ə.tɪv/nounintermediate

A drug or substance taken for its calming or sleep-inducing effect.

The doctor prescribed a mild sedative to help the patient cope with their anxiety before the surgery.

sediment/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/nounintermediate

Particulate matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.

The wine had a layer of sediment at the bottom of the bottle.

seducing/sɪˈduː.sɪŋ/verbintermediate

Present participle of seduce: to tempt someone into sexual intercourse or to entice them into doing something through charm or flattery.

He spent the evening trying to charm and seduce her with romantic poetry.

see/siː/verbbeginner

To perceive with the eyes; to discern visually.

I can see the mountains clearly from my bedroom window.

seeing glass/ˈsiː.ɪŋ ɡlæs/nounintermediate

An archaic or literary term for a mirror or a lens used for viewing.

She stepped before the seeing glass to adjust her bonnet before going out.

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