English to English Dictionary

sacristan

An official in charge of a sacristy and church valuables, vestments, and related maintenance.

safeguard

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

saga

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, involved series of events or a documentary film series.

sagacity

The quality of being sagacious; keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewdness.

sanctum

A private place where one is free from intrusion.

sapience

Wisdom, or the ability to apply knowledge, experience, understanding, and common sense.

sapphire

A transparent precious stone of a rich blue variety of corundum.

saucer

A small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table.

scarf

A length or square of fabric worn round the neck or head.

scatterbrain

A person who is disorganized, incapable of serious concentration, and prone to losing their train of thought.

scattering

The action of dispersing or spreading something widely, or the deflection of a wave or particle.

scholarship

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.