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v. give authorization or approval to something; penalize a state, especially for violating international law


Spelling Word: sanction
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n. flavoring; spice; the act of adding [___] to food


Spelling Word: seasoning
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a. disreputable; tired or sick; having many seeds


Spelling Word: seedy
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a. arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction


Spelling Word: sensational
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a. of the seventh degree or order; the act of causing to rot; causing sepsis or putrefaction


Spelling Word: septic
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n. extreme rigor; strictness; rigidity; harshness


Spelling Word: severity
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v. draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of


Spelling Word: sketch
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a. lazy; disinclined to work or exertion; inactive; sluggish


Spelling Word: slothful
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v. secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others


Spelling Word: snoop
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v. give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action


Spelling Word: spare