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Simian |
Ape like, relating to monkeys |
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Simile |
A figure of speech comparing two things using phrase "like" or "as" |
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Sinecure |
A well paying job or position that requires little or no work |
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Singular |
Unique, extraordinary, odd |
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Intricate |
Having many complexly interrelating parts or elements, convoluted, complicated |
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Sinuous |
Winding, intricate, complex |
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Skeptic |
One who doubts |
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Dogmatic |
Characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly as if they were facts |
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Sobriety |
Seriousness |
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Sodden |
Thoroughly soaked, saturated, drenched in water |
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Solicitous |
Attentive, eager, concerned |
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Soliloquy |
A special type of monologue in that literary or dramatic speech is by one character, not addressing others. The act of talking to oneself. |
