100 Words (76-85) Flashcards
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Repugnant
Causing disgust; offensive or repulsive.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin
Restitution
The act of doing something or paying money to make up for some damage, loss, or injury that you have caused.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin
Sabotage
A deliberate and usually secret act that causes damage or hinders an activity.
To commit sabotage against an activity.
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Word Origin: French
Scarcity
An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Old French
Scurry
To move with light running steps; scamper.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Old French
Serenity
The quality of being calm, peaceful, or untroubled.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin
Sociable
Enjoying the company of others; friendly.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin
Somber
Very serious or sad.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: French
Specimen
Something that is studied by scientists as an example of an entire set of things, such as an entire species of living things.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin
Stamina
The power to resist fatigue or illness while working hard; endurance.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin