Set 8: Rem-Sna for Spelling Bee Level 1

Adjective; Latin

/rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Definition: Intended to correct or improve something, especially skills or knowledge.

Sample Sentence: He attended /rɪˈmiːdiəl/ classes to improve his reading skills.

remedial

Sample Sentence: He attended remedial classes to improve his reading skills.

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Adjective; Latin

/rɪˈmɔːsfʊl/

Definition: Filled with remorse; sorry.

Sample Sentence: He was /rɪˈmɔːsfʊl/ after the argument.

remorseful

Sample Sentence: He was remorseful after the argument.

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Adjective; Latin

/rɪˈnuːəbl/

Definition: Capable of being renewed; sustainable.

Sample Sentence: They focused on /rɪˈnuːəbl/ energy sources to reduce pollution.

renewable

Sample Sentence: They focused on renewable energy sources to reduce pollution.

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Adjective; Latin

/rɪˈpliːt/

Definition: Filled or well-supplied with something.

Sample Sentence: The book was /rɪˈpliːt/ with interesting facts and anecdotes.

replete

Sample Sentence: The book was replete with interesting facts and anecdotes.

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Verb; Old French

/rɪˈplaɪ/

Definition: To say something in response to something someone has said.

Sample Sentence: He didn’t know how to /rɪˈplaɪ/ to the question.

Sample Sentence: He didn’t know how to reply to the question.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈrɛzɪdjuː/

Definition: A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈrɛzɪdjuː/ of the solution was left in the beaker.

residue

Sample Sentence: The residue of the solution was left in the beaker.

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Noun; French

/ˈrɛs.tə.rɒnt/

Definition: A place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.

Sample Sentence: They decided to try the new /ˈrɛs.tə.rɒnt/ downtown for dinner.

restaurant

Sample Sentence: They decided to try the new restaurant downtown for dinner.

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Noun; Latin

/rɪˈzʌlts/

Definition: The outcome or consequence of an action, situation, or event.

Sample Sentence: The /rɪˈzʌlts/ of the test were surprising.

results

Sample Sentence: The results of the test were surprising.

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Verb; Latin

/rɪˈtɔːts/

Definition: Say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner.

Sample Sentence: She quickly /rɪˈtɔːts/ with a clever comment.

retorts

Sample Sentence: She quickly retorts with a clever comment.

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Noun; English

/rɪˈtriːvər/

Definition: A dog of a breed used for retrieving game.

Sample Sentence: The /rɪˈtriːvər/ brought back the ball.

retriever

Sample Sentence: The retriever brought back the ball.

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Noun; Middle English

/ˈrɪdəns/

Definition: The action of getting rid of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing.

Sample Sentence: The cleanup crew ensured the /ˈrɪdəns/ of all debris from the site.

riddance

Sample Sentence: The cleanup crew ensured the riddance of all debris from the site.

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Noun; French

/ˈrɪf.ræf/

Definition: Disreputable or undesirable people.

Sample Sentence: The club denied entry to the /ˈrɪf.ræf/ trying to sneak in.

riffraff

Sample Sentence: The club denied entry to the riffraff trying to sneak in.

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Adjective; English

/raɪp/

Definition: (of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating.

Sample Sentence: The /raɪp/ apples were perfect for picking.

ripe

Sample Sentence: The ripe apples were perfect for picking.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈrɪvər/

Definition: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

Sample Sentence: They went fishing by the /ˈrɪvər/.

river

Sample Sentence: They went fishing by the river.

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Noun; Italian

/rɪˈvjɛrə/

Definition: A coastal region with a subtropical climate and vegetation.

Sample Sentence: They vacationed on the Italian /rɪˈvjɛrə/ last summer.

riviera

Sample Sentence: They vacationed on the Italian riviera last summer.

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Verb; Old French

/roʊst/

Definition: To cook food, especially meat, by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire.

Sample Sentence: She decided to /roʊst/ the chicken for dinner.

roast

Sample Sentence: She decided to roast the chicken for dinner.

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Noun; Italian

/ˈrɒkɪt/

Definition: A cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents.

Sample Sentence: The engineers tested the new /ˈrɒkɪt/ design at the launch site.

rocket

Sample Sentence: The engineers tested the new rocket design at the launch site.

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Adjective; English

/ˈrɒlɪkɪŋ/

Definition: Exuberantly lively and amusing.

Sample Sentence: The play was a /ˈrɒlɪkɪŋ/ success.

rollicking

Sample Sentence: The play was a rollicking success.

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Noun; French

/rəʊˈmeɪn/

Definition: A type of lettuce with elongated, sturdy leaves.

Sample Sentence: The salad was made with fresh /rəʊˈmeɪn/ lettuce.

romaine

Sample Sentence: The salad was made with fresh romaine lettuce.

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Noun; Old English

/ruːf/

Definition: The structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle.

Sample Sentence: The rain pounded on the /ruːf/ all night.

roof

Sample Sentence: The rain pounded on the roof all night.

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Adjective; Latin

/ˈroʊtəri/

Definition: Relating to or characterized by rotation.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈroʊtəri/ motion of the wheels was smooth.

rotary

Sample Sentence: The rotary motion of the wheels was smooth.

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Noun; Old English

/raʊ/

Definition: A noisy argument or fight.

Sample Sentence: There was a /raʊ/ in the hallway that caught everyone’s attention.

row

Sample Sentence: There was a row in the hallway that caught everyone’s attention.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈruːbrɪk/

Definition: A heading on a document.

Sample Sentence: The assignment was listed under the /ˈruːbrɪk/ ‘Homework’.

rubric

Sample Sentence: The assignment was listed under the rubric ‘Homework’.

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Adjective; Latin

/ruːd/

Definition: Offensively impolite or bad-mannered.

Sample Sentence: It was /ruːd/ of him to interrupt.

rude

Sample Sentence: It was rude of him to interrupt.

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# Noun; Old English /rʌɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor. **Sample Sentence:** *The /rʌɡ/ added a pop of color to the room.*

rug ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *rug* added a pop of color to the room.

# Noun; English /ˈrʌɡbi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A team sport played with an oval ball that may be kicked, carried, and passed from hand to hand. **Sample Sentence:** The school's /ˈrʌɡbi/ team won the championship.

rugby ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The school's rugby team won the championship.

# Noun; Latin /ˈruːmər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈruːmər/ quickly spread through the office.

rumor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The rumor quickly spread through the office.

# Noun; Latin /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. **Sample Sentence:** Making a /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ for the benefit of others can be rewarding.

sacrifice ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Making a sacrifice for the benefit of others can be rewarding.

# Noun; Old Norse /ˈsɑːɡə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic. **Sample Sentence:** *They read a fascinating /ˈsɑːɡə/ about ancient kings.*

saga ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They read a fascinating *saga* about ancient kings.

# Verb; Latin /ˈsælɪveɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food. **Sample Sentence:** The aroma of the food made everyone /ˈsælɪveɪt/.

salivate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The aroma of the food made everyone salivate.

# Noun; Spanish /ˈsælsə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A spicy tomato sauce. **Sample Sentence:** *They served the tacos with fresh /ˈsælsə/.*

salsa ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They served the tacos with fresh *salsa*.

# Adjective; Old English /seɪm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Identical; not different. **Sample Sentence:** *They wore the /seɪm/ outfit to the party.*

same ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They wore the *same* outfit to the party.

# Noun; Latin /ˈsændl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of footwear that is open, allowing the foot to breathe. **Sample Sentence:** She wore a comfortable pair of /ˈsændl/ to the beach.

sandal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a comfortable pair of sandals to the beach.

# Noun; Latin /ˈsætəlaɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A celestial body orbiting a planet or a man-made object placed in orbit around the earth. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈsætəlaɪt/ transmitted images back to Earth.*

satellite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *satellite* transmitted images back to Earth.

# Adjective; Latin /sæt.ɪsˈfækt.ɚ.i/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect. **Sample Sentence:** *His performance was /sæt.ɪsˈfækt.ɚ.i/, meeting the basic requirements.*

satisfactory ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His performance was *satisfactory*, meeting the basic requirements.

# Noun; Old English /ˈsætərdeɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The day of the week following Friday and preceding Sunday. **Sample Sentence:** *They planned a picnic for /ˈsætərdeɪ/.*

Saturday ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They planned a picnic for *Saturday*.

# Noun; English /ˈsɔːdʌst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Powdery particles of wood produced by sawing. **Sample Sentence:** *The floor was covered with /ˈsɔːdʌst/ after the carpentry work.*

sawdust ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The floor was covered with *sawdust* after the carpentry work.

# Verb; Latin /skæn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To look at all parts of something carefully in order to detect some feature. **Sample Sentence:** *He /skæn/ the document for any errors.*

scan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *scanned* the document for any errors.

# Noun; Latin /ˈskændl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage. **Sample Sentence:** The politician's career was affected by the /ˈskændl/.

scandal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The politician's career was affected by the scandal.

# Adjective; Old English /skɛrd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Afraid or frightened of something. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /skɛrd/ of the dark and always slept with a nightlight.*

scared ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *scared* of the dark and always slept with a nightlight.

# Noun; Latin /sɛnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant. **Sample Sentence:** The /sɛnt/ of freshly baked cookies filled the house.

scent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scent of freshly baked cookies filled the house.

# Noun; Science Fiction /sɪˈfaɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. **Sample Sentence:** *The movie was a classic example of /sɪˈfaɪ/ with its flying cars and advanced technology.*

sci-fi ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The movie was a classic example of *sci-fi* with its flying cars and advanced technology.

# Verb; Old Norse /skəʊld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To rebuke someone angrily. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher had to /skəʊld/ the students for being too noisy.*

scold ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher had to *scold* the students for being too noisy.

# Noun; English /ˈskuːtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A light two-wheeled open motor vehicle on which the driver sits over an enclosed engine with legs together and feet resting on a floorboard. **Sample Sentence:** *She bought a /ˈskuːtər/ to navigate through the city's heavy traffic.*

scooter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She bought a *scooter* to navigate through the city's heavy traffic.

# Verb; Old English /skreɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To remove a layer, or to cause damage by rubbing against a rough surface. **Sample Sentence:** *He used a knife to /skreɪp/ the paint from the wall.*

scrape ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He used a knife to *scrape* the paint from the wall.

# Noun; English /ˈskræp.əl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mush of pork scraps and trimmings combined with cornmeal and wheat flour, often eaten fried. **Sample Sentence:** *For breakfast, they served fried /ˈskræp.əl/ with eggs.*

scrapple ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** For breakfast, they served fried *scrapple* with eggs.

# Verb; Middle English /skriːm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing excitement, fear, or pain. **Sample Sentence:** *The child began to /skriːm/ when the dog barked.*

scream ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The child began to *scream* when the dog barked.

# Noun; English /ˈskriːnəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A game of chance played at cinemas or theaters in the mid-20th century. **Sample Sentence:** My grandmother used to enjoy playing /ˈskriːnəʊ/ at the local theater.

screeno ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** My grandmother used to enjoy playing screeno at the local theater.

# Noun; English /ˈskruːdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who is unwilling to give or spend; a miser. **Sample Sentence:** He was known as a /ˈskruːdʒ/ because he never gave to charity.

scrooge ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was known as a scrooge because he never gave to charity.

# Verb; English /skraʊndʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To seek to obtain something, typically food or money, at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth. **Sample Sentence:** *He managed to /skraʊndʒ/ a few coins for a cup of coffee.*

scrounge ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He managed to *scrounge* a few coins for a cup of coffee.

# Noun; Latin /ˈskruːpl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action. **Sample Sentence:** *He had no /ˈskruːpl/ about cheating on the test.*

scruple ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had no *scruple* about cheating on the test.

# Verb; Old English /sɜːtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly. **Sample Sentence:** *They began to /sɜːtʃ/ the area for clues.*

search ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They began to *search* the area for clues.

# Noun; Old English /siːts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plural of seat; something designed to support a person in a sitting position. **Sample Sentence:** *The theater had comfortable /siːts/.*

seats ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The theater had comfortable *seats*.

# Noun; Latin /sɪˈkluʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being private and away from other people. **Sample Sentence:** *She enjoyed the peace and /sɪˈkluʒən/ of her country home.*

seclusion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She enjoyed the peace and *seclusion* of her country home.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈsɛkənd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Coming after the first in time or order. **Sample Sentence:** *She finished in /ˈsɛkənd/ place.*

second ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She finished in *second* place.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈsɛdntəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive. **Sample Sentence:** *Her job in the office was very /ˈsɛdntəri/.*

sedentary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her job in the office was very *sedentary*.

# Verb; Latin /siːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To take hold of suddenly and forcibly. **Sample Sentence:** The officers were able to /siːz/ the stolen goods.

seize ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The officers were able to seize the stolen goods.

# Noun; English /ˈsɛlfi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media. **Sample Sentence:** She posted a /ˈsɛlfi/ from her vacation on Instagram.

selfie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She posted a selfie from her vacation on Instagram.

# Noun; Old English /ˈsɛlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who sells goods or services. **Sample Sentence:** *The street /ˈsɛlər/ offered a variety of handmade crafts.*

seller ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The street *seller* offered a variety of handmade crafts.

# Noun; Latin /sɪˈmɛstər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A half-year term in a school or college, typically lasting fifteen to eighteen weeks. **Sample Sentence:** The students prepared for their final exams at the end of the /sɪˈmɛstər/.

semester ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The students prepared for their final exams at the end of the semester.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈsɛnsəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses. **Sample Sentence:** The exhibit provided a unique /ˈsɛnsəri/ experience for visitors.

sensory ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The exhibit provided a unique sensory experience for visitors.

# Noun; Italian /ˈsɛrəˌneɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A musical performance given to express love and admiration. **Sample Sentence:** *He played a /ˈsɛrəˌneɪd/ for her under the stars.*

serenade ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He played a *serenade* for her under the stars.

# Noun; Latin /ˈsɜːvɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action of helping or doing work for someone. **Sample Sentence:** *The restaurant is known for its excellent /ˈsɜːvɪs/.*

service ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The restaurant is known for its excellent *service*.

# Noun; English /ˈsuːɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers. **Sample Sentence:** *The city had to deal with the /ˈsuːɪdʒ/ problem after the heavy rains.*

sewage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city had to deal with the *sewage* problem after the heavy rains.

# Adjective; English /ˈʃæɡi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Covered with or resembling long, rough, untidy hair. **Sample Sentence:** *The dog had a /ˈʃæɡi/ coat that needed grooming.*

shaggy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dog had a *shaggy* coat that needed grooming.

# Noun; Irish /ˈʃæmrɑk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A clover-like plant with three-lobed leaves, used as a symbol of Ireland. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈʃæmrɑk/ is often associated with St. Patrick's Day.*

shamrock ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *shamrock* is often associated with St. Patrick's Day.

# Noun; Middle English /ʃeɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The external form, contours, or outline of someone or something. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist admired the /ʃeɪp/ of the sculpture.*

shape ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist admired the *shape* of the sculpture.

# Verb; Old English /ʃɛr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To have a portion of something with others. **Sample Sentence:** *They decided to /ʃɛr/ the dessert equally.*

share ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They decided to *share* the dessert equally.

# Noun; English /ʃɛlf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flat, horizontal surface used for display or storage. **Sample Sentence:** *The books were neatly arranged on the /ʃɛlf/.*

shelf ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The books were neatly arranged on the *shelf*.

# Noun; Old English /ʃiːld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm. **Sample Sentence:** *The knight raised his /ʃiːld/ to block the enemy's blow.*

shield ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The knight raised his *shield* to block the enemy's blow.

# Noun; English /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something. **Sample Sentence:** *They planned a /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/ for her promotion.*

shindig ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They planned a *shindig* for her promotion.

# Noun; Old English /ʃɜːrt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A garment for the upper body made of cotton or a similar fabric, with a collar and sleeves, and typically having buttons down the front. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore a crisp white /ʃɜːrt/ to the meeting.*

shirt ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a crisp white *shirt* to the meeting.

# Noun; Old English /ʃuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle. **Sample Sentence:** *He polished his /ʃuː/ before the meeting.*

shoe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He polished his *shoe* before the meeting.

# Verb; English /ʃuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make a sound to drive away or frighten animals or people. **Sample Sentence:** *He tried to /ʃuː/ the birds away from the garden.*

shoo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He tried to *shoo* the birds away from the garden.

# Noun; Middle English /ʃɒps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plural of shop; buildings or parts of buildings where goods or services are sold. **Sample Sentence:** *They visited several /ʃɒps/ in the mall.*

shops ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They visited several *shops* in the mall.

# Noun; English /ʃɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. **Sample Sentence:** *We walked along the /ʃɔːr/ at sunset.*

shore ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We walked along the *shore* at sunset.

# Noun; English /ˈʃɔːtfɔːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A deficit of something required or expected. **Sample Sentence:** *The company faced a /ˈʃɔːtfɔːl/ in its budget this year.*

shortfall ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company faced a *shortfall* in its budget this year.

# Noun; English /ˈʃræpnəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈʃræpnəl/ from the explosion caused several injuries.*

shrapnel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *shrapnel* from the explosion caused several injuries.

# Noun; Middle English /ˈʃʌtərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pair or set of panels, often fitted with louvers, fixed inside or outside a window frame. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈʃʌtərz/ were closed during the storm.*

shutters ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *shutters* were closed during the storm.

# Noun; Old English /saɪts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Places of interest or locations to be visited. **Sample Sentence:** *Tourists flocked to the historical /saɪts/ of the city.*

sights ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Tourists flocked to the historical *sights* of the city.

# Noun; Latin /saɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A notice, bearing a name, direction, warning, or advertisement, that is displayed or posted for public view. **Sample Sentence:** *The /saɪn/ pointed towards the museum.*

sign ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *sign* pointed towards the museum.

# Verb; Germanic /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of producing musical sounds with the voice. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ her favorite song.*

singing ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *singing* her favorite song.

# Verb; Old English /sɪŋk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To descend or submerge below the surface. **Sample Sentence:** *The ship began to /sɪŋk/ after hitting the iceberg.*

sink ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ship began to *sink* after hitting the iceberg.

# Noun; English /ˈsɪstər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A female sibling. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˈsɪstər/ was the only one who could make her laugh.*

sister ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *sister* was the only one who could make her laugh.

# Verb; Old English /sɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To be in a position where the body's weight is supported by the buttocks rather than the feet. **Sample Sentence:** *Please /sɪt/ down and make yourself comfortable.*

sit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Please *sit* down and make yourself comfortable.

# Noun; Latin /sɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. **Sample Sentence:** *The /sɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ was more complicated than they expected.*

situation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *situation* was more complicated than they expected.

# Verb; Middle English /skɪpt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Omitted or failed to attend or perform something. **Sample Sentence:** *He /skɪpt/ the meeting to finish his project on time.*

skipped ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *skipped* the meeting to finish his project on time.

# Noun; Old Norse /skaɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth. **Sample Sentence:** *The stars filled the night /skaɪ/.*

sky ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The stars filled the night *sky*.

# Noun; English /ˈskaɪˌdaɪ.vɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The sport or activity of jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic maneuvers in the air under free fall before landing by parachute. **Sample Sentence:** *She experienced the thrill of /ˈskaɪˌdaɪ.vɪŋ/ for the first time.*

skydiving ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She experienced the thrill of *skydiving* for the first time.

# Noun; English /ˈsloʊɡən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising. **Sample Sentence:** *The company's new /ˈsloʊɡən/ was catchy and effective.*

slogan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company's new *slogan* was catchy and effective.

# Noun; Dutch /sluːp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A single-masted sailboat with a fore-and-aft rig. **Sample Sentence:** *They enjoyed a day on the /sluːp/ in the bay.*

sloop ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They enjoyed a day on the *sloop* in the bay.

# Noun; Middle English /ˈslʌɡərd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A lazy or sluggish person. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈslʌɡərd/ never seemed to finish his work on time.*

sluggard ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *sluggard* never seemed to finish his work on time.

# Verb; Middle English /slʌmpt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To fall or sink heavily. **Sample Sentence:** *He /slʌmpt/ into the chair after a long day.*

slumped ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *slumped* into the chair after a long day.

# Noun; English /ˈslɜri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A semi-liquid mixture, typically of fine particles suspended in water. **Sample Sentence:** *The construction site was muddy due to the /ˈslɜri/ from the rain.*

slurry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The construction site was muddy due to the *slurry* from the rain.

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈsmɔː.lər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Comparative form of small; of a size that is less than normal or usual. **Sample Sentence:** *The second box was /ˈsmɔː.lər/ than the first.*

smaller ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The second box was *smaller* than the first.

# Noun; English /smɛl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose. **Sample Sentence:** *The /smɛl/ of freshly baked bread filled the room.*

smell ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *smell* of freshly baked bread filled the room.

# Noun; Middle English /snæk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small amount of food eaten between meals. **Sample Sentence:** *He grabbed a /snæk/ from the kitchen.*

snack ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He grabbed a *snack* from the kitchen.

# Noun; Old English /sneɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small mollusk with a spiral shell. **Sample Sentence:** *A /sneɪl/ slowly crossed the path.*

snail ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *snail* slowly crossed the path.

# Noun; Old English /sneɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long, legless, carnivorous reptile. **Sample Sentence:** *The /sneɪk/ slithered silently through the grass.*

snake ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *snake* slithered silently through the grass.

# Verb; Middle English /snæp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound. **Sample Sentence:** *The twig will /snæp/ if you bend it too far.*

snap ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The twig will *snap* if you bend it too far.

Set 8: Rem-Sna Flashcards

Build confidence in your spelling with words from Rem to Sna, including pronunciations, definitions, and sample sentences to reinforce your learning. (100 cards)