7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 73

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
seduce verb Money often seduces men into criminal activities. to lead away from proper conduct
seedling noun In the spring we will plant some radish seedlings a young plant grown from seeds
seethe verb The nation seethed with revolutionary activity. to be in a state of turmoil of ferment
segregation noun Is segregation of the sexes good in classrooms? kept separate or apart from
semester noun Our school is on the semester system. 1 of 2 divisions each academic year
sensational adj. We attended a most sensational concert. arousing strong interest or reaction
sensual adj. Hers was a most sensual dance. arousing the any of the senses
sensuous adj We felt sensuous joy caused by the music. appealing to or gratifying the senses
serf noun In ancient England the serfs had little power. a member of a servile, feudal class
sewage noun In the old days sewage flowed down the streets. liquid and solid waste carried off