Sixth Level Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 37

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
satin noun She slept on a satin sheet. type of cloth
scalp noun The doctor treated her scalp with medicine. top of head
serene adj. She appeared as a gracious and serene lady. calm
sergeant noun The sergeant led his men into battle. enlisted rank
shilling noun It cost about 3 shillings. English money
shudder noun I shudder to think about that day. shake
siege noun The enemy prepared for a siege of the town. surround and conquer a town
sip verb She took a sip of the tea. slowly drink
skull noun They found a human skull on the shore. head bone
skunk noun Do not go near a skunk. smelly animal