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"S" words
100
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
What is ambiguity
100
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
What is consternation?
100
use or manipulate to one's advantage
What is manipulate?
100
within the realm of credibility
What is plausible?
100
A person who flatters influential people to further themself
What is sycophantic?
200
remote in manner, not involved
What is aloof?
200
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
What is curtail?
200
to be a typical example of; to represent; to typify, exemplify
What is epitomize?
200
: a false show of something, the act of giving a false appearance
What is pretense?
200
A definite amount paid at stated periods in compensation for services or as an allowance.
What is stipend?
300
become less in amount or intensity
What is abate?
300
brilliant victory or accomplishment OR the violent overthrow of a government by a small internal group
What is coup?
300
To obtain by violence, threats, compulsion, or the subjection of another to some necessity.
What is extort?
300
: information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
What is propaganda?
300
waste, spend extravagantly
What is squander?
400
friendly, agreeable
What is amiable?
400
acknowledge defeat
What is concede?
400
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness, INFATUATED
What is enamored?
400
To cut, shave, or remove (the outside) from anything.
What is pare?
400
Series of short, quick sounds
What is staccato?
500
the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
What is apathy?
500
Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action., to begin or start
What is commence?
500
: Condition of being out of the ordinary, strange and unconventional behavior
What is eccentric?
500
model of excellence or perfection of a kind
What is a paragon?
500
conscientious; extremely thorough, adj. Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong.
What is scrupulous?