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n.
one who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection


Spelling Word: safeguard
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n.
a small knife with a thin, keen blade, used by surgeons, and in dissecting


Spelling Word: scalpel
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n.
someone who bears the blame for others


Spelling Word: scapegoat
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v. Syn. destroy; break up
destroy; break up; break into many pieces


Spelling Word: shatter
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a. Syn. clever; astute
clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence


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


Spelling Word: slot
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v.
break in pieces by violence; dash to pieces; crush


Spelling Word: smash
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n.
material in the surface of the earth


Spelling Word: soil