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n. Syn. wit; satire
cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; form of humor by mocking with irony


Spelling Word: sarcasm
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n. Syn. sector; portion; section
sector; portion; any of the parts into which something can be divided


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


Spelling Word: septic
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n.
jaunty; showy


Spelling Word: shanty
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v.
make simple; make less complex; make clear by giving the explanation for


Spelling Word: simplify
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a.
existing, happening, or done at the same time


Spelling Word: simultaneous
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a. Syn. unique; extraordinary; odd
unique; extraordinary; being only one


Spelling Word: singular
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a. Syn. wide; large; sizable
wide; generous or large in area or extent; sizable


Spelling Word: spacious
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n.
a particular or peculiar case; a distinguishing mark or feature


Spelling Word: speciality
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n. Syn. demonstration; show
demonstration; show


Spelling Word: spectacle