Sand: Tiny grains of rock. The sand felt warm on the beach.

Sail: Cloth used to catch wind on a boat. The boat raised its sail.

Sailor: A person who works on a ship. The sailor watched the sea.

Sailboat: A small boat with sails. The sailboat moved slowly.

Salt: A white substance used in food. She added salt to soup.

Same: Not different. The twins wore the same dress.

Sample: A small part to test. The chef gave a sample.

Sandcastle: A castle made with sand. The child built a sandcastle.

Sandal: Light shoe worn in warm weather. She wore sandals.

Sandstorm: A storm of blowing sand. The sandstorm covered the road.

Sandy: Full of sand. The beach was sandy.

Sap: Juice from a tree. The sap dripped slowly.

Sapphire: A blue gemstone. The ring had a sapphire.

Sardine: A small sea fish. The fisherman caught sardines.

Satisfy: To make someone happy. The answer satisfied the teacher.

Sauce: Liquid added to food. He poured sauce on pasta.

Saucer: A small plate for a cup. The cup rested on the saucer.

Save: To keep something safe. She saved her money.

Savior: Someone who rescues others. The dog became a savior.

Saw: A tool used for cutting wood. He used a saw.

Say: To speak words. She said hello.

Scale: Thin plate on fish skin. The fish had shiny scales.

Scan: To look over quickly. He scanned the page.

Scar: A mark left after a wound. The scar remained.

Scare: To frighten someone. The noise scared the cat.

Scarf: A cloth worn around the neck. She wore a red scarf.

Scene: A place where something happens. The scene looked peaceful.

Scent: A pleasant smell. The flower had a sweet scent.

School: A place where children learn. The school opened early.

Science: Study of nature and life. Science explains many things.

Scientist: A person who studies science. The scientist made a discovery.

Scissors: A tool used for cutting paper. She used scissors.

Score: Points in a game. The team scored three points.

Scout: A person who explores. The scout walked ahead.

Scratch: To rub with nails. The cat scratched the sofa.

Screen: A flat surface for display. The movie showed on the screen.

Script: Written text for a play. The actor read the script.

Sea: A large body of salt water. The sea looked blue.

Seagull: A bird that lives near the sea. The seagull flew above.

Seal: A sea animal. The seal swam quickly.

Search: To look for something. They searched for treasure.

Season: A time of year. Winter is a cold season.

Seat: A place to sit. He took a seat.

Second: The number after first. She finished second.

Secret: Something kept hidden. The child kept a secret.

Section: A part of something. The book had many sections.

Secure: Safe and protected. The door was secure.

Seed: A small plant beginning. The seed grew into a tree.

Seek: To try to find something. They seek the answer.

Seem: To appear in a certain way. The task seemed easy.

Select: To choose carefully. She selected a dress.

Self: A person’s own being. He trusted himself.

Sell: To give something for money. They sell fruit.

Send: To cause something to go somewhere. She sent a letter.

Sense: Ability to feel or understand. Dogs have strong sense of smell.

Sentence: A group of words that make sense. He wrote a sentence.

Serve: To give food or help. The waiter served dinner.

Service: Help offered to people. The service was quick.

Set: To put something in place. She set the table.

Seven: The number after six. I counted seven stars.

Shade: Shadow from sunlight. We sat in the shade.

Shadow: Dark shape made by blocking light. His shadow followed him.

Shake: To move back and forth. He shook the bottle.

Shallow: Not deep. The water was shallow.

Shame: Feeling bad about wrong actions. He felt shame.

Shape: The form of something. The cloud had a strange shape.

Share: To give part to others. She shared her candy.

Sharp: Having a fine edge. The knife was sharp.

Sheep: A farm animal with wool. The sheep ate grass.

Sheet: A large piece of cloth. The bed had a white sheet.

Shelf: A flat board for holding items. The books sat on the shelf.

Shell: Hard covering of animals like snails. The shell was shiny.

Shelter: A safe place to stay. The hut gave shelter.

Shine: To give off light. The stars shine at night.

Ship: A large boat. The ship sailed far.

Shirt: Clothing worn on the upper body. He wore a blue shirt.

Shock: A sudden surprise. The news caused shock.

Shoot: To send something quickly. The player shot the ball.

Shop: A place where things are sold. The shop opened early.

Short: Not long. The rope was short.

Shoulder: Part of the body near the neck. He carried the bag on his shoulder.

Shout: To speak loudly. She shouted for help.

Show: To display something. The teacher showed the picture.

Shower: Rain falling or washing with water. He took a shower.

Shrimp: A small sea animal. The shrimp swam quickly.

Shut: To close something. Please shut the door.

Shy: Feeling nervous with people. The child was shy.

Sick: Feeling unwell. He felt sick today.

Side: The edge or part of something. Stand by my side.

Sight: The ability to see. His sight was clear.

Sign: A symbol or notice. The sign showed directions.

Signal: A sign that gives information. The signal turned green.

Silent: Without sound. The room was silent.

Silk: A smooth soft fabric. The scarf was silk.

Silver: A shiny gray metal. The ring was silver.

Simple: Easy to understand. The puzzle was simple.

Sing: To make music with voice. She loves to sing.

Singer: A person who sings. The singer had a sweet voice.

Single: Only one. He had a single coin.

Sink: To go down in water. The stone began to sink.

Sister: A female sibling. My sister reads books.

Sit: To rest on a seat. Please sit here.

Site: A place where something happens. The building site was busy.

Situation: A condition or problem. The situation improved.

Six: The number after five. There were six apples.

Size: How big something is. The box was small in size.

Skate: To move on skates. The boy learned to skate.

Skater: A person who skates. The skater moved smoothly on the ice.

Sketch: A quick drawing. She made a sketch of the tree.

Skill: Ability to do something well. He showed great skill in painting.

Skin: The outer covering of the body. Her skin felt soft.

Skip: To jump lightly. The child liked to skip rope.

Skirt: A piece of clothing worn by girls. She wore a blue skirt.

Skull: The bone that protects the brain. The skull is strong.

Sky: The space above the earth. The sky looked bright.

Skylight: A window in the roof. Sunlight came through the skylight.

Skyline: The outline of buildings against the sky. The city skyline looked beautiful.

Slack: Loose or not tight. The rope became slack.

Slap: To hit with an open hand. He gave a quick slap to the mosquito.

Slate: A dark gray stone. The roof was made of slate.

Slave: A person forced to work. The story told about a slave.

Sleep: To rest with eyes closed. Babies sleep a lot.

Sleet: Rain mixed with snow. Sleet fell during the storm.

Slice: A thin piece cut from something. She ate a slice of cake.

Slide: To move smoothly over a surface. The child slid down the slide.

Slim: Thin in shape. The cat looked slim.

Slip: To slide by accident. He slipped on the wet floor.

Slope: A surface that goes up or down. The hill had a steep slope.

Slow: Not fast. The turtle moved slow.

Small: Little in size. The kitten was small.

Smart: Clever or intelligent. The student was smart.

Smell: To sense odor. The flower smelled sweet.

Smile: A happy facial expression. She gave a warm smile.

Smoke: Gray gas from fire. Smoke rose from the chimney.

Smooth: Even and not rough. The stone felt smooth.

Snack: A small meal between meals. He ate a snack.

Snail: A small animal with a shell. The snail moved slowly.

Snake: A long legless reptile. The snake slid on the ground.

Snap: To break with a sharp sound. The twig snapped.

Snow: Frozen white flakes from the sky. Snow covered the ground.

Snowball: A ball made of snow. The kids threw snowballs.

Snowflake: A tiny ice crystal from snow. The snowflake landed softly.

Snowman: A figure made of snow. The children built a snowman.

Soak: To make very wet. She soaked the cloth.

Soap: A substance used for washing. He used soap to clean hands.

Soccer: A game played by kicking a ball. They played soccer in the park.

Sock: A piece of clothing for feet. He wore warm socks.

Soft: Not hard. The pillow felt soft.

Soil: Earth used for growing plants. The soil was rich.

Soldier: A person who serves in the army. The soldier stood guard.

Solid: Firm and not liquid. Ice is solid.

Solve: To find the answer. She solved the puzzle.

Some: An amount or number. Some apples were red.

Song: Music with words. She sang a song.

Soon: In a short time. We will leave soon.

Sore: Painful. His leg felt sore.

Sort: To arrange things. She sorted the books.

Sound: Something we hear. The sound was loud.

Soup: A liquid food. We had soup for dinner.

Sour: Having a sharp taste. The lemon was sour.

Source: The place something begins. The river source was in the mountains.

Space: The area beyond Earth. Astronauts travel in space.

Spade: A tool for digging. He used a spade in the garden.

Spark: A tiny flash of light. A spark came from the fire.

Speak: To say words. She likes to speak clearly.

Speed: How fast something moves. The car had great speed.

Spell: To say letters in order. He spelled the word correctly.

Spend: To use money or time. She spent time reading.

Spice: A strong flavor added to food. The soup had spice.

Spider: A small animal with eight legs. The spider made a web.

Spike: A sharp point. The plant had spikes.

Spin: To turn around quickly. The toy began to spin.

Spine: The backbone. The spine supports the body.

Spirit: A feeling of energy. The team had strong spirit.

Spit: To push saliva from the mouth. The boy spit out the seed.

Splash: To scatter water. The child made a splash.

Split: To break into parts. The log split in half.

Spoil: To ruin something. Rain spoiled the picnic.

Spoon: A tool for eating soup. He used a spoon.

Sport: A game or activity. Basketball is a sport.

Spot: A small place or mark. The dog had a black spot.

Spread: To open out. She spread butter on bread.

Spring: A season of the year. Flowers bloom in spring.

Square: A shape with four equal sides. The tile was square.

Squeeze: To press tightly. She squeezed the lemon.

Squirrel: A small animal with a bushy tail. The squirrel climbed the tree.

Stable: A place where horses stay. The horse slept in the stable.

Stack: A pile of things. Books were in a stack.

Stage: A platform for performances. The actors stood on stage.

Stair: Steps that go up or down. She climbed the stair.

Stamp: A small sticker for letters. He placed a stamp on the envelope.

Stand: To be upright. Please stand here.

Star: A bright object in the sky. The star shined at night.

Start: To begin something. The race will start soon.

State: A condition or place. The water changed state.

Stay: To remain in a place. Please stay here.

Steady: Firm and not shaking. Keep your hand steady.

Steam: Hot mist from boiling water. Steam rose from the kettle.

Steel: Strong metal. The bridge was made of steel.

Step: A movement of the foot. He took one step forward.

Stick: A small piece of wood. The dog carried a stick.

Still: Not moving. The lake was still.

Sting: A sharp pain from an insect. The bee gave a sting.

Stir: To mix with a spoon. She stirred the soup.

Stock: Goods kept for sale. The shop had new stock.

Stone: A hard piece of rock. The stone was heavy.

Stop: To end movement. The bus will stop here.

Store: A place where things are sold. The store opened early.

Storm: Bad weather with wind and rain. The storm was strong.

Story: A tale or narrative. The teacher read a story.

Stove: A device used for cooking. The soup cooked on the stove.

Straight: Not curved. Draw a straight line.

Strange: Unusual. The noise sounded strange.

Straw: Dry stalk of grain. The straw covered the roof.

Stream: A small river. The stream flowed gently.

Street: A road in a town. The street was busy.

Strength: Power to do things. The athlete had strength.

Stretch: To extend the body. She stretched her arms.

Strike: To hit something. Lightning struck the tree.

String: Thin cord. The kite hung on a string.

Stripe: A long narrow mark. The shirt had blue stripes.

Strong: Having much power. The rope was strong.

Structure: Something that is built. The bridge was a strong structure.

Student: A person who studies. The student read a book.

Study: To learn about something. She studied math.

Stuff: Things or items. His bag had lots of stuff.

Style: The way something looks. The dress had style.

Subject: A topic of study. Math is my favorite subject.

Success: Achieving a goal. Hard work brings success.

Such: Of that kind. I like such stories.

Sudden: Happening quickly. A sudden noise scared us.

Sugar: Sweet white crystals. She added sugar to tea.

Suit: A set of clothes. He wore a suit.

Summer: The hottest season. We swim in summer.

Sun: The star that gives us light. The sun shone brightly.

Sunlight: Light from the sun. Sunlight filled the room.

Sunny: Full of sunshine. It was a sunny day.

Sunrise: When the sun appears in the morning. We watched the sunrise.

Sunset: When the sun goes down. The sunset looked red.

Supply: Things that are provided. The camp had food supply.

Support: To hold up or help. Friends support each other.

Sure: Certain or confident. I am sure of the answer.

Surface: The outer layer. The table surface was smooth.

Surprise: Something unexpected. The gift was a surprise.

Surround: To be all around. Trees surround the lake.

Survey: To examine something. They surveyed the land.

Swallow: A small bird. The swallow flew fast.

Swamp: Wet muddy land. Frogs live in the swamp.

Swap: To exchange things. They swapped toys.

Swear: To promise strongly. He swore to help.

Sweep: To clean with a broom. She swept the floor.

Sweet: Having a sugary taste. The cake was sweet.

Swell: To grow bigger. The river began to swell.

Swift: Very fast. The bird was swift.

Swim: To move in water. Fish swim easily.

Swing: To move back and forth. The child swung on the swing.

Switch: A device to turn power on or off. He flipped the switch.

Sword: A long sharp weapon. The knight carried a sword.

Symbol: A sign that stands for something. The heart is a symbol of love.

Symmetry: Balanced shape. The butterfly has symmetry.

System: A group of connected parts. The solar system has planets.

Syrup: Thick sweet liquid. Pancakes taste good with syrup.

Saddle: A seat for riding a horse. The saddle sat on the horse.

Saffron: A yellow spice. Saffron colors the rice.

Sailfish: A fast sea fish. The sailfish swam quickly.

Saint: A holy person. The story told of a saint.

Salad: A dish of mixed vegetables. We ate fresh salad.

Salmon: A type of fish. The salmon swam upstream.

Salon: A shop for hair care. She went to the salon.

Salute: To greet with respect. Soldiers salute the flag.

Salvage: To save from loss. Workers salvaged the boat.

Samba: A lively dance. They danced samba.

Sampled: Tried a small part. She sampled the cake.

Sanctuary: A safe place. Birds found sanctuary there.

Sanity: A healthy mind. Rest helps keep sanity.

Sapling: A young tree. The sapling grew tall.

Sardonyx: A striped gemstone. The ring had sardonyx.

Satin: A smooth fabric. Her dress was satin.

Satisfy: To make content. The meal satisfied us.

Savage: Wild or fierce. The storm was savage.

Savings: Money kept for later. She had savings.

Savor: To enjoy taste slowly. He savored the fruit.

Sawyer: A person who cuts wood. The sawyer worked hard.

Scaffold: A structure for workers. Builders stood on the scaffold.

Scale: A device for weighing. The scale showed the weight.

Scallop: A sea shell. The scallop looked pretty.

Scenery: Natural view. The scenery looked beautiful.

Scenery: Natural view. The scenery looked beautiful.

Scented: Having a smell. The soap was scented.

Schedule: A plan of times. The class followed a schedule.

Scholar: A learned person. The scholar read many books.

Scholarship: Money for study. She won a scholarship.

Schoolbag: A bag for books. The schoolbag was heavy.

Schoolyard: Area around a school. Kids played in the schoolyard.

Sciencefair: An event for science projects. The sciencefair was exciting.

Scold: To speak angrily. The teacher scolded the boy.

Scope: The range of something. The scope was wide.

Scoreboard: A board showing points. The scoreboard showed 2–1.

Scorpion: A desert animal with a stinger. The scorpion hid under a rock.

Scoutmaster: Leader of scouts. The scoutmaster guided the group.

Scrape: To rub hard. He scraped mud off boots.

Screenplay: Writing for movies. She wrote a screenplay.

Screw: A metal fastener. He tightened the screw.

Scripture: Sacred writings. The priest read scripture.

Scroll: A rolled paper. The king read a scroll.

Seafood: Food from the sea. The restaurant served seafood.

Seashore: Land beside the sea. Children played on the seashore.

Seaside: Place near the sea. They visited the seaside.

Seashell: A shell from the sea. She collected seashells.

Seatbelt: A safety belt in cars. Always wear a seatbelt.

Seaway: A route through water. Ships used the seaway.

Seedling: A young plant. The seedling grew slowly.

Seeker: Someone who searches. The seeker looked for truth.

Segment: A part of something. The orange had many segments.

Select: To choose. She selected a book.

Seller: A person who sells goods. The seller offered fruit.

Seminar: A meeting for learning. The seminar was helpful.

Senior: Older or higher in rank. He is a senior student.

Senseful: Showing good judgment. Her advice was senseful.

Sensitive: Easily affected. The skin is sensitive.

Sentencebook: A book of sentences. The teacher used a sentencebook.

Separate: To divide. She separated the papers.

Serious: Important or thoughtful. The problem was serious.

Servant: A person who serves. The servant brought tea.

Session: A period of activity. The class session began.

Setting: The place of a story. The forest was the setting.

Shadeful: Full of shade. The garden was shadeful.

Shady: Covered with shade. The tree made a shady spot.

Shampoo: Liquid for washing hair. She used shampoo.

Shark: A large sea fish. The shark swam deep.

Sharpen: To make sharp. He sharpened the knife.

Shatter: To break into pieces. The glass shattered.

Shave: To cut hair with a razor. He shaved his beard.

Shepherd: A person who cares for sheep. The shepherd guided the flock.

Shield: Protection against harm. The knight held a shield.

Shimmer: To shine softly. The water shimmered.

Shipment: Goods sent somewhere. The shipment arrived today.

Shiver: To shake from cold. The child began to shiver.

Shoemaker: A person who makes shoes. The shoemaker worked carefully.

Shoelace: Lace used to tie shoes. He tied the shoelace.

Shortcut: A quicker path. They took a shortcut.

Shortage: Lack of something. There was a water shortage.

Showcase: A glass display box. The jewel sat in the showcase.

Shrine: A holy place. People visited the shrine.

Shutter: A cover for windows. He closed the shutter.

Sidewalk: A path for walking beside a road. People walked on the sidewalk.

Sightsee: To visit places of interest. Tourists sightsee in the city.

Signalman: A person controlling signals. The signalman waved a flag.

Silence: Complete quiet. The room fell into silence.

Silvery: Shining like silver. The fish looked silvery.

Sincere: Honest and true. She gave a sincere apology.

Singable: Easy to sing. The tune was singable.

Siren: A loud warning sound. The siren rang loudly.

Sisterhood: The bond between sisters. Their sisterhood was strong.

Sizable: Fairly large. The fish was sizable.

Skateboard: A board used for skating. The boy rode a skateboard.

Skating: Moving on skates. Skating is fun in winter.

Skeleton: The frame of bones. The skeleton supports the body.

Skilled: Having skill. She is a skilled painter.

Skinny: Very thin. The cat looked skinny.

Skipper: Captain of a boat. The skipper guided the ship.

Skyward: Toward the sky. The bird flew skyward.

Skywatch: Watching the sky. We enjoyed skywatch at night.

Skyrocket: To rise quickly. Prices began to skyrocket.

Skyscraper: A very tall building. The city had many skyscrapers.

Slant: A tilt to one side. The roof had a slant.

Slender: Thin and graceful. The deer looked slender.

Sliceable: Easy to slice. The bread was sliceable.

Slipper: A soft indoor shoe. He wore slippers.

Slopeway: A sloping path. The slopeway led downhill.

Slowly: In a slow way. The turtle moved slowly.

Slumber: Deep sleep. The baby slept in slumber.

Smoky: Full of smoke. The room looked smoky.

Smokestack: A tall chimney. Smoke rose from the smokestack.

Snackbox: A box for snacks. She packed a snackbox.

Snowcap: Snow on a mountain top. The mountain had a snowcap.

Snowfall: Snow falling from sky. The snowfall covered the road.

Snowstorm: A storm with snow. The snowstorm blocked roads.

Snowy: Covered with snow. The hills were snowy.

Soapstone: A soft stone. The statue was soapstone.

Social: Related to people together. Humans are social beings.

Society: A group of people living together. The society grew.

Soda: A fizzy drink. He drank soda.

Softly: In a gentle way. She spoke softly.

Solar: Related to the sun. Solar power helps homes.

Soldierly: Like a soldier. He stood soldierly.

Solution: An answer to a problem. The solution worked.

Somebody: A person. Somebody knocked on the door.

Someday: At some time in future. Someday I will travel.

Sometimes: At certain times. Sometimes it rains.

Somewhere: In some place. The keys are somewhere here.

Songbird: A bird that sings. The songbird sang sweetly.

Songwriter: A person who writes songs. The songwriter created music.

Sooner: Earlier in time. We arrived sooner.

Soot: Black powder from smoke. Soot covered the chimney.

Sophomore: A second-year student. The sophomore studied hard.

Sorrow: Deep sadness. He felt sorrow.

Souvenir: A memory object from travel. She bought a souvenir.

Spacecraft: A vehicle for space travel. The spacecraft launched.

Spacesuit: Clothing worn by astronauts. The astronaut wore a spacesuit.

Spacious: Having lots of space. The hall was spacious.

Sparkle: To shine brightly. The diamond sparkled.

Speaker: A person who speaks. The speaker gave a talk.

Special: Different in a good way. Today is special.

Species: A type of living thing. The tiger is a species.

Speech: Words spoken to people. The speech inspired listeners.

Spellbound: Fascinated completely. The story left us spellbound.

Spendthrift: Someone who spends too much. The spendthrift bought many toys.

Sphere: A round shape like a ball. Earth is a sphere.

Spicy: Having strong flavor. The curry was spicy.

Spiral: A curve winding around. The shell had a spiral.

Spiritful: Full of energy. The team was spiritful.

Spite: A wish to hurt someone. He acted out of spite.

Splashy: Full of splashes. The kids had splashy fun.

Splendid: Very beautiful. The palace looked splendid.

Spoken: Said with voice. The words were spoken clearly.

Sponsor: A supporter who gives help. The sponsor funded the event.

Spooky: A little scary. The house looked spooky.

Spotless: Completely clean. The floor was spotless.

Spray: Liquid scattered in drops. The spray cooled us.

Sprout: A young plant shoot. The sprout grew quickly.

Spruce: A tall tree. The spruce stood high.

Sprinkle: To scatter small drops. She sprinkled sugar.

Spur: A sharp point on boots. The rider wore spurs.

Squad: A small group. The squad trained together.

Squarely: Directly. The ball hit squarely.

Squash: A vegetable. We cooked squash.

Squeak: A small high sound. The door made a squeak.

Squeal: A loud high cry. The pig gave a squeal.

Squeezeable: Easy to press. The bottle was squeezeable.

Squirrelly: Like a squirrel. The child was squirrelly.

Stableman: A man who works in a stable. The stableman fed horses.

Stadium: A large sports arena. Fans filled the stadium.

Staircase: A set of stairs. The staircase curved upward.

Stall: A small shop or stand. The stall sold fruit.

Standard: A level of quality. The work met the standard.

Stanza: A group of lines in a poem. The poem had three stanzas.

Staple: A small metal fastener. The papers had a staple.

Starlight: Light from stars. Starlight filled the sky.

Starfish: A sea animal with arms. The starfish clung to rock.

Starry: Full of stars. The night looked starry.

Station: A place where trains stop. The train reached the station.

Statue: A sculpture of a person or animal. The statue stood tall.

Steer: To guide direction. He steered the boat.

Steeple: A tall church tower. The steeple touched the sky.

Sticker: A small sticky label. The child placed a sticker.

Stiff: Hard to bend. The board was stiff.

Stillness: Complete calm. The forest had stillness.

Stitch: A loop of thread. She made a stitch.

Stocking: A long sock. She wore stockings.

Stony: Full of stones. The path was stony.

Stool: A small seat. He sat on a stool.

Storehouse: A place for storing goods. The storehouse was full.

Stormy: Full of storms. The weather looked stormy.

Storybook: A book of stories. The child read a storybook.

Stout: Strong and thick. The tree was stout.

Straighten: To make straight. He straightened the picture.

Strawberry: A red fruit. The strawberry tasted sweet.

Streetlamp: A lamp on the street. The streetlamp glowed at night.

Stretchy: Able to stretch. The band was stretchy.

Strikeout: A term in baseball. The pitcher made a strikeout.

Striped: Having stripes. The shirt was striped.

Stronghold: A place that is hard to capture. The castle was a stronghold.

Studyroom: A room for studying. She read in the studyroom.

Sunbeam: A ray of sunlight. A sunbeam lit the floor.

Sunflower: A tall yellow flower. The sunflower faced the sun.

Sunshine: Light from the sun. Sunshine warmed the garden.

Super: Very good. The game was super.

Supplyship: A ship carrying supplies. The supplyship arrived.

Supporter: Someone who supports. The supporter cheered loudly.

Surely: Certainly. Surely we can try again.

Surfacewater: Water on the ground surface. Surfacewater flowed away.

Surge: A sudden rise. The waves surged high.

Survival: Staying alive. The animal fought for survival.

Survivor: Someone who survives. The survivor told the story.

Swimmer: A person who swims. The swimmer crossed the pool.

Swinger: A person using a swing. The swinger laughed happily.

Swirl: To move in circles. The smoke swirled upward.

Swordfish: A fish with a long bill. The swordfish swam fast.

Symbolic: Representing something else. The dove is symbolic of peace.

Sympathy: Feeling sorry for someone. She showed sympathy.

Symphony: A long piece of music. The symphony sounded beautiful.

Syntax: The arrangement of words. The sentence had clear syntax.

Synthetic: Made by humans. The shirt was synthetic.

Systematic: Done in an organized way. He worked in a systematic way.

Syringe: A tool for injecting medicine. The nurse used a syringe.

Syrupy: Thick and sweet. The drink tasted syrupy.

Synthesis: Combining parts into a whole. Science uses synthesis.

Sabre: A curved sword used by soldiers. The knight carried a sabre.

Sachet: A small scented bag. The sachet smelled sweet.

Sacred: Considered holy or special. The temple is a sacred place.

Saddlebag: A bag hung on a saddle. The rider packed food in the saddlebag.

Safely: In a secure way. The child arrived safely home.

Safflower: A plant used for oil and color. The farmer grew safflower.

Sailorhat: A hat worn by sailors. The boy wore a sailorhat in the play.

Saltwater: Water from the sea. Fish live in saltwater.

Sandstone: A type of rock made of sand grains. The wall was built with sandstone.

Sapphireblue: A deep blue color like sapphire. Her dress was sapphireblue.

Scentless: Without smell. The flower was scentless.