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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| skeptic | noun | In America we use skeptic for doubters. | one who habitually doubts or questions |
| script | noun | Some use cursive script, others just print. | style of writing by hand |
| verb | They scripted the crowd's response. | to orchestrate behavior | |
| scrutiny | noun | The crime came under close scrutiny. | a close, careful examination or study |
| seclude | verb | You must quickly seclude all the women. | to set or keep apart from others |
| secrete | verb | The wound continued to secrete blood. | to flow or leek out slowly |
| sector | noun | They reported no activity in our sector. | a part or division, as of a city |
| sedate | verb | They sedated the lady after her accident. | to quiet, tranquilize or calm |
| sedentary | adj. | The man had a sedentary job. | characterized by requiring much sitting |
| sediment | noun | The flood left much sediment on the road. | material deposited by wind or water |