6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 80

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
salmon noun Salmon has become a valuable fish crop. large game fish
sanction noun They placed some sanctions on our plans. penalty to force compliance
verb They will sanction war as a necessity. tolerate by indicating approval
sanctuary noun The land became a bird sanctuary. safe haven
sanitary adj. Soap can help create a sanitary situation. free of filth or germs
satire noun The drama included some satire. human folly attacked through irony or wit
savior noun He quickly became our savior. rescues another from harm or danger
savor verb We will savor our victory over the enemy. to appreciate, enjoy
scald verb The boiling soup will scald the boy. burn as if with water
scandal noun The government cannot withstand the scandal. event bringing disgrace