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a. somewhat less than needed in amplitude or extent; insufficient


Spelling Word: scanty
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a. requiring sitting; involving little exercise or physical activity; living in one area, not migratory


Spelling Word: sedentary
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n. a member of a senate; a member of the king's council; a king's councilor


Spelling Word: senator
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n. forced labor imposed as a punishment for crime; lack of personal freedom


Spelling Word: servitude
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n. bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together


Spelling Word: sheaf
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n. small, light sailboat; small boat propelled by oars


Spelling Word: skiff
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n. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something


Spelling Word: slice
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ad. a little; a bit; in a small amount or degree


Spelling Word: slightly
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a. untidy; careless in work habits


Spelling Word: slovenly
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n. lazy person; person habitually lazy, idle, and slow; sluggish; lazy


Spelling Word: sluggard