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scenography (sē-nŏgrə-fē) |
1. The art of representing objects in perspective, especially as applied in the design and painting of theatrical scenery.2. Visual design for theatrical productions, including such elements as sets, costumes, and lighting. |
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schuss (shs, shs) |
A straight steep course for skiing or snowboarding. [From German, shot, schuss, from Middle High German schuz, shot, from Old High Germanscuz; see skeud- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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scission (sĭzhən, sĭsh-) |
The act of cutting or severing; division or fission. [Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin scissiō, scissiōn-, from Latin scissus, past participle of scindere, to cut, split; see skei- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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seditious (sĭ-dĭshəs) |
1. Of, relating to, or having the nature of sedition: seditious speech.2. Given to, engaging in, or promoting sedition. See Synonyms at insubordinate. |
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shrapnel (shrăpnəl) |
Fragments from an exploded artillery shell, mine, or bomb. [After Henry Shrapnel (1761-1842), British army officer.] |
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sienna (sē-ĕnə) |
A special clay containing iron and manganese oxides, used as a pigment for oil and watercolor painting. [Short for terra-sienna, from Italian terra di Sienna, earth of Siena, after Siena.] |
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Sinology (sī-nŏlə-jē, sĭ-) |
The study of Chinese language, literature, or civilization. |
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skyrocket (skīrŏk′ĭt) |
1.A firework that ascends high into the air where it explodes in a brilliant cascade of flares and starlike sparks. 2. To rise or cause to rise rapidly and suddenly |
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sodality (sō-dălĭ-tē) |
1. A society or an association, especially a devotional or charitable society for the laity in the Roman Catholic Church.2. Fellowship. [French sodalité, from Old French, from Latin sodālitās, fellowship, from sodālis, companion; see s(w)e- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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soffit (sŏfĭt) |
The underside of a structural component, such as a beam, arch, staircase, or cornice. [French soffite, from Italian soffitto, from Vulgar Latin *suffīctus, past participle of suffīgere, to fasten beneath; see SUFFIX.] |
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solleret (sŏl′ə-rĕt) |
A steel shoe made of overlapping plates, forming a part of a medieval suit of armor. [French, from Old French, diminutive of soller, shoe, from Late Latin subtēlāris (calceus), (shoegear) for the sole of the foot, from subtēl, the hollow of the foot : Latin sub-, sub- + Latintālus, ankle; see TALUS1.] |
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spatulate (spăchə-lĭt) |
Shaped like a spatula. |
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spelunker (spĭ-lŭngkər, spēlŭng′-) |
One who explores caves chiefly as a hobby; a caver. [From obsolete spelunk, cave, from Middle English, from Old French spelunque, from Latinspēlunca, from Greek spēlunx.] |
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stalactite (stə-lăktīt′, stălək-) |
An icicle-shaped mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite, hanging from the roof of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water. [New Latin stalactītēs, from Greek stalaktos, dripping, from stalassein, stalak-, to drip.] |
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stapes (stāpĭ-dēz′) |
The innermost of the three small bones of the middle ear, shaped somewhat like a stirrup. Also called stirrup. [New Latin stapēs, stapēd-, from Medieval Latin, stirrup, perhaps alteration (influenced by Latin stāre, to stand, and pēs, ped-, foot) of staffa, stapha, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English stæpe, stepe, step.] |
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stationery (stāshə-nĕr′ē) |
Writing materials and office supplies. |
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stereopticon (stĕr′ē-ŏptĭ-kŏn′, stîr′-) |
A magic lantern, especially one with two projectors arranged so as to produce dissolving views. [New Latin : STEREO- + Greek optikon, neuter of optikos, optic; see OPTIC.] |
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stockade (stŏ-kād) |
1. A defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers driven upright side by side into the ground. [Obsolete French estacade, estocade, from Spanish estacada, from estaca, stake, of Germanic origin.] |
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stupefaction (st′pə-făkshən, sty′-) |
Great astonishment or consternation. |
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stylistics (stī-lĭstĭks) |
The study of the use of elements of language style, such as metaphor, in particular contexts. |
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subgenre (sŭbzhän′rə) |
A subcategory within a particular genre: The academic mystery is a subgenre of the mystery novel. |
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subterranean (sŭb′tə-rānē-ən) |
Situated or operating beneath the earth's surface; underground. [Latin subterrāneus : sub-, sub- + terra, earth; see ters- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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sufferable (sŭfər-ə-bəl, sŭfrə-) |
Possible to suffer, endure, or permit; tolerable |
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suppurate (səpyəˌrāt) |
*Undergo the formation of pus; fester. [latin sub/below + latin pus or pur] |
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surrealism (sə-rēə-lĭz′əm) |
1. A literary and artistic movement of the 1900s that attempts to express the workings of the subconscious and is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtaposition of subject matter.2. Literature or art produced in this style [French surréalisme : sur-, beyond (from Old French; see SUR-) + réalisme, realism (from réalité, realism, from Medieval Latin reālitās, from reālis, real; see REAL1).] |
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sweet alyssum (sw-ee't ə-lis-əm) |
An annual or perennial herb (Lobularia maritima) in the mustard family, native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated for its small, fragrant, typically white or lavender flowers. |
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symbiosis (sĭm′bē-ōsĭs, -bī-) |
1. Biology A close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member.2. A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence. [Greek sumbiōsis, companionship, from sumbioun, to live together, from sumbios, living together : sun-, syn- + bios, life; see gwei- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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synapse (sĭnăps′, sĭ-năps) |
The junction across which a nerve impulse passes from an axon terminal to a neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell. [Greek sunapsis, point of contact, from sunaptein, to join together : sun-, syn- + haptein, to fasten.] |
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synchronize (sĭngkrə-nīz′, sĭn-) |
To cause to occur or operate with exact coincidence in time or rate [Greek sunkhronizein, to be contemporary, from sunkhronos, contemporaneous; see SYNCHRONOUS.] |
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syncope (sĭngkə-pē, sĭn-) |
1. Grammar The shortening of a word by omission of a sound, letter, or syllable from the middle of the word; for example, bos'n for boatswain.2. Medicine A brief loss of consciousness caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain [Middle English sincopis, from sincopene, from Late Latin syncopēn, accusative of syncopē, fromGreek sunkopē, from sunkoptein, to cut short : sun-, syn- + koptein, to strike.] |
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tachymeter (tă-kĭmĭ-tər, tə-) |
A surveying instrument used for the rapid determination of distances, elevations, and bearings. |
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taiga (tīgə) |
A subarctic area of northern Eurasia and North America located just south of the tundra and covered largely with coniferous forests dominated by firs and spruces. [Russian taĭga, from a Turkic source such as Tuvan tayga or Yakut tayǧa.] |
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tarantella (tăr′ən-tĕlə) |
1. A lively, whirling southern Italian dance in 6/8 time, once thought to be a remedy for tarantism. 2. The music for this dance. [Italian, after Taranto.] |
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tarpaulin (tär-pôlĭn, tärpə-) |
1. Material, such as waterproofed canvas, used to cover and protect things from moisture.2. A sheet of this material. [Probably alteration of TAR1 + PALL1 + -ING2.] |
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tenaculum (tə-năkyə-ləm) |
A long-handled, slender, hooked instrument for lifting and holding parts, such as blood vessels, during surgery. [Late Latin tenāculum, holder, from Latin tenēre, to hold; see ten- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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tercentenary (tûr′sĕn-tĕnə-rē, tər-sĕntə-nĕr′ē) |
A 300th anniversary or its celebration. [Latin ter, thrice; see TERN2 + CENTENARY.] |
