More Word Smart [Sentences W.24]

Sally (n): Knowing the home intruder would find me in the closet, I decided to spring a surprising sally upon him with any weapon I could find.

Salutation (n): It is customary to begin your letter with some type of salutation.

Sanction (n): Because of the school’s behavioral problems, the principal is unlikely to sanction a school dance this year.

Sarcasm (n): Hailey’s voice was filled with sarcasm when she congratulated her rival on defeating her in competition.

Savant (n): Because Jackie is a savant of style, she hosts a television show about the latest fashion trends.

Scant (adj): We have to ration the water because we only have a scant amount.

Schism (n): The schism between my two best friends put me in the awkward position of having to choose one over the other.

Scorn (v): Though he did not mean to scorn the girl, his rejection came off as extremely offensive.

Seamless (adj): Pulling off a seamless event, the new producer was proud of the party’s success.

Secede (v): Several members of the motorcycle club have made the decision to secede from the brotherhood and start a new organization.

Seclusion (n): Because the billionaire wanted seclusion, he built his home on a private island.

Sect (n): Our family are Mormons, which is a sect of Christianity.

Sedentary (adj): Many people become obese by overeating and living a sedentary life.

Self-made (adj): He was every inch a self-made man, very positive in his beliefs, in himself and his opinions, very unwilling to listen to arguments of others.

Sententious (adj): The talk show host offended many audience members when he made sententious comments criticizing their beliefs.

Serene (adj): The quiet beach made a serene setting for the midnight wedding.

Serpentine (adj): Because the road is quite serpentine and winding, some people feel lightheaded when riding on it.

Shackle (n): The comedian referred to his wife as the shackle that prevented him from being with his dream girl.

Shibboleth (n): When the man spoke, it was obvious from his shibboleth that he was not a native English speaker.

Shrewd (adj): Ed is a shrewd deal maker; he has sold more cars per year than any salesman in the dealership’s history.

Singular (adj): The singer’s intriguing and singular voice brought fans from hundreds of miles away.

Skirmish (n): When the librarian wasn’t looking, the children had a short skirmish over a book.

Skittish (adj): The skittish horse stood on his hind legs when the rabbit rushed by him.

Slake (v): This electrolyte water should help slake the runners’ thirst during the marathon.

Solace (n): After Maureen’s husband died, she sought solace in the church.

Solidarity (n): All of the marchers wore matching t-shirts to display solidarity for their cause.

Sophomoric (adj): The sophomoric humor in the movie only appeals to teenagers.

Sordid (adj): If people learn of the politician’s sordid past, they will not vote for him.

Sovereign (n): The northern part of the city voted to become a sovereign town so it would have the power to manage its own affairs.

Spate (n): Because a spate of scandals has plagued the White House, many are calling for the president to resign.