SAT Words Mega-Scramble - S Words

Over 380 SAT-appropriate words have been selected from the dictionary. Provided the definition and a word scramble, can you deduce thirty random difficult words that start with S?

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Scramble	Definition	Answer
saoantcsrc	Inviolable and sacred; hallowed	Sacrosanct
ostntiior	System where individuals are chosen for public office through random selection	Sortition
ssiuaon	The act of gaining influence through argument or entreaty	Suasion
sleba	Dark, gloomy; or, black clothing of mourners	Sable
apsrnat	Simple, austere; marked by extreme frugality and self-discipline	Spartan
siropomcoh	Displaying immaturity, inexperience, or lack of sophistication in judgment	Sophomoric
laaasm	Arabic obeisance or ceremonial greeting	Salaam
steslsla	Dull, insipid, lacking in character	Saltless
ersunat	Walk leisurely and aimlessly; or, an unhurried stroll	Saunter
aneuigsn	Bubbling with optimism; cheerfully eager	Sanguine
eilommser	Trained wine expert; manager of a restaurant's wine service	Sommelier
aosrialtr	Pertaining to dressing well and tailored clothes	Sartorial
lgiseth	Artful dexterity or clever maneuvering	Sleight
iteslce	Capable of being easily cut, shaped, or carved	Sectile
rfise	Small lines or strokes on the letters of some typefaces	Serif
srwat	Dusky or blackened; or, malignant, harmful	Swart
yttlse	Slender probe used in medical procedures; or, a very pointed and very sharp dagger	Stylet
iilgs	A symbol or emblem imbued with mystical or magical significance	Sigil
aprcs	A ditch adjacent to a parapet; or, an abrupt, cliff-like slope	Scarp
piteorsisrtuu	Done secretly; clandestine or stealthy	Surreptitious
ossst	Moving in a direction opposite the natural grain or pattern; against the grain, especially in woodcarving	Stoss
strkeel	Move in a disorderly or frantic manner; scurry	Skelter
sagelinv	Person who manipualtes or exercises control over another for personal gain	Svengali
sekal	Hydrate, quench one's thirst; treat a person or object with water	Slake
uyllrces	Room for dishwashing and kitchenwork	Scullery
osenrok	Deceive, outwit, or trap someone cleverly	Snooker
amsmu	Comprehensive treatise, typically in philosophy or theology	Summa
nceeisur	Position or job that requires little or no work but provides salary	Sinecure
blsyi	Prophetess; wise or mystical woman	Sibyl
uhslcpree	Structure for storing human remains; tomb	Sepulchre

2 Comments

Level 60

Oct 27, 2023

Fun one! Thank you!

Level 77

Oct 27, 2023

Thanks! It’s probably perfect for people who did the daily quizzes… might be very hard for the normies!

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