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v. Syn. rescue
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use


Spelling Word: salvage
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find fault or rail with rude clamor; utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke


Spelling Word: scold
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a. Syn. subordinate
not of major importance; of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate


Spelling Word: secondary
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a.
torn or worn to rage; poor; mean; ragged


Spelling Word: shabby
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v.
cut or clip hair; strip of something; remove by cutting or clipping


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


Spelling Word: singular
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a.
having a site, situation, or location; being in a relative position; permanently fixed; placed; located


Spelling Word: situated
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a. Syn. slim; thin
having little width in proportion to height or length; long and thin


Spelling Word: slender
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n. Syn. slit
broad, flat, wooden bar; slat or slot; narrow opening; slit; position of employment


Spelling Word: slot
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n. Syn. model; sample
model; sample; an example regarded as typical of its class


Spelling Word: specimen