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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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v. Syn. soak
soak, fill, or load to capacity; cause to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance


Spelling Word: saturate
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v.
shake with or as if with cold; tremble; break into fragments or splinters


Spelling Word: shiver
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n. Syn. slot
long, straight, narrow cut or opening; slot; pocket


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n. Syn. duration; distance
duration; distance; cover; extent or measure of space between two points


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n.
a particular or peculiar case; a distinguishing mark or feature


Spelling Word: speciality
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n. Syn. observer; audience
observer; audience; one who looks on


Spelling Word: spectator
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a. Syn. rotary; curled
rotary; curled; moving in a zigzag course; moving in shape of a coil


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v.
cause fluid to scatter in flying masses; strike and dash about, as water, mud


Spelling Word: splash
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v. Syn. soak; saturate
soak; make thoroughly wet


Spelling Word: steep