Sear
burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat.
"the water got so hot that it __ our lips
Seasoned
(of food) having had salt, pepper, herbs, or spices added.
"____ flour
Sect
a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong.
"We are in the same ___
Sedition
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
"Advocating multiparty democracy is considered ____
Seemly
conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; decorous.
"I felt it was not ___ to observe too closely
Sensual
relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure.
"the production of the ballet is ____ and passionate
Sentinel
a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
verb
"a wide course had been roped off and ____ with police
Sequester
isolate or hide away.
"Tiberius was ____ on an island
Serpentine
of or like a serpent or snake.
"___ coils
Spartan
showing the indifference to comfort or luxury traditionally associated with ancient Sparta.
"____ but adequate rooms
Spawn
(of a fish, frog, mollusk, crustacean, etc.) release or deposit eggs.
"the fish ____ among fine-leaved plants
Spendthrift
a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
"Putt was a ____ and a heavy gambler
Sportive
playful; lighthearted.
"Britain's architectural and sportive heritage
Spurn
reject with disdain or contempt.
"he spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be ____
Squabble
a noisy quarrel about something petty or trivial
"family ___
Staid
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
"____ law firms
Staunch
loyal and committed in attitude.
"a ____ supporter of the antinuclear lobby
Statute
a written law passed by a legislative body.
"violation of the hate crimes ____
Steadfast
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
"____ loyalty
Stealth
cautious and surreptitious action or movement.
"the silence and ___ of a hungry cat
Steep
(of a slope, flight of stairs, angle, ascent, etc.) rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular.
"she pushed the bike up the ____ hill
Stifle
make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.
"those in the streets were ___ by the fumes
Stint
supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something).
"stowage room hasn't been ____
Stratagem
a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.
"a series of devious ____