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v. destroy property or hinder normal operations


Spelling Word: sabotage
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n. bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; enclosed space


Spelling Word: sack
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n. several species of fish of the Salmonidae family; reddish yellow or orange color, like the flesh of the salmon


Spelling Word: salmon
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v. tempt; entice; lead away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct


Spelling Word: seduce
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n. a large piece of cloth worn especially by women or girls over their shoulders and head


Spelling Word: shawl
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v. be turned or inclined from a right line or level; lie obliquely; slope; turn from a direct line


Spelling Word: slant
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n. a weapon consisting of a looped strap in which stone is whirled; looped rope for supporting something


Spelling Word: sling
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a. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech


Spelling Word: smarmy
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a. tricky; deceptive; contemptible


Spelling Word: snide
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n. treble; the highest vocal register; the highest kind of female or boy's voice; upper part in harmony for mixed voices


Spelling Word: soprano