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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 |