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  • shower – A shower is a way to wash your body with water that comes down from above.
  • shows – The word 'shows' means to make something visible or to let others see it.
  • shrine – A shrine is a special place where people go to remember or pray to someone they love or admire, like a...
  • shrink – Shrink means to become smaller in size.
  • shrub – A shrub is a type of plant that is bigger than a flower but smaller than a tree.
  • shuffle – To shuffle means to change the order of things.
  • shun – Shun means to stay away from someone or something.
  • shut – Shut means to close something tightly.
  • shy – Shy is when someone feels nervous or quiet around other people.
  • sibling – A sibling is someone in your family who is either your brother or sister.
  • siblings – Siblings are the people in your family who are your brothers or sisters.
  • sick – Sick is when your body feels bad, like when you have a fever or a cough.
  • sicker – Sicker means feeling more unwell or not feeling good.
  • side – A side is one of the flat parts of an object.
  • sidekick – A sidekick is a helper or friend who goes on adventures with someone.
  • sideline – A sideline is like a line on the side of a sports field.
  • sides – Sides are the edges of shapes.
  • sidewalk – A sidewalk is a place beside the street where people walk.
  • sight – Sight is one of our five senses.
  • sign – A sign is a picture or words that give you information.
  • signal – A signal is something that gives us information.
  • significant – Significant means something that is important or special.
  • signify – To signify means to show or tell what something means.
  • silence – Silence is when everything is quiet and you can't hear any noise.
  • silent – Silent means not making any sound.
  • silently – Silently means doing things without making sounds.
  • silk – Silk is a smooth and shiny fabric made from the threads of silkworms.
  • silliness – Silliness is when someone acts in a funny or goofy way.
  • silly – Silly means acting in a funny way that makes people laugh.
  • silver – Silver is a special kind of metal that is shiny and gray.
  • silvern – Silvern means something that looks like silver or is shiny like silver.
  • silverware – Silverware is the special tools we use to eat, like forks, spoons, and knives.
  • silvery – Silvery is a word we use to describe things that have a shiny, silver color.
  • similar – Similar means that two things are alike in some way.
  • simmer – Simmer means to cook something slowly in hot water, but not boiling.
  • simple – Simple means not complicated.
  • simplify – To simplify means to take something that is hard or complicated and make it easier to understand or use.
  • simply – Simply means to do something in an easy way.
  • sincereness – Sincereness means being honest and true.
  • sing – To sing means to use your voice to make music.
  • singer – A singer is someone who uses their voice to make music.
  • singing – Singing is when you use your voice to make sounds that are like music.
  • single – Single means just one of something.
  • single-use – Single-use is when something is made to be used just once.
  • singular – Singular means just one.
  • sink – A sink is a bowl-like thing in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • sis – Sis means sister.
  • sister – A sister is a girl who shares the same parents as you.
  • sit – To sit means to put your body in a position where your bottom is on something like a chair or the ground,...
  • site – A site is a location or area.
  • six – Six is a number.
  • size – Size tells us how much space something takes up.
  • sizzle – Sizzle is the sound you hear when food is cooking, especially when it's frying.
  • skate – Skate means to move on a flat surface using shoes with wheels or a board with wheels.
  • skateboard – A skateboard is a board with wheels that you can ride on.
  • skating – Skating is a fun activity where you wear special shoes called skates.
  • skeleton – A skeleton is the set of bones in your body.
  • sketch – A sketch is a simple drawing that shows what something looks like.
  • sketches – Sketches are simple drawings that show what something looks like.
  • skid – Skid is when a vehicle, like a car or bike, loses grip on the road and slides.
  • skill – A skill is something you learn to do really well, like playing a game or swimming.
  • skillet – A skillet is a type of pan that you use on the stove to cook things like eggs or pancakes.
  • skillful – Skillful means you are really good at doing something.
  • skin – Skin is the layer that covers your body.
  • skinny – Skinny means someone who is very thin.
  • skip – To skip means to leave something out or not do it.
  • skirt – A skirt is a type of clothing that girls and women wear.
  • skull – The skull is the bone structure in your head.
  • sky – The sky is the area above the Earth that we see when we look up.
  • slake – Slake means to make something less thirsty.
  • slant – A slant means that something is tilted or at an angle.
  • sledding – Sledding is a fun winter activity where you ride on a sled down a hill covered in snow.
  • sleep – Sleep is when you go to bed and rest.
  • sleepy – When someone is sleepy, it means they are tired and want to go to bed.
  • sleeve – A sleeve is the part of clothing that goes over your arm.
  • sleeves – Sleeves are the parts of clothing that go over your arms.
  • slender – Slender means something is long and thin, like a tall tree or a skinny pencil.
  • slice – A slice is a flat piece that you get when you cut something.
  • slide – A slide is a playground equipment where you climb up and then go down quickly.
  • slight – Slight means something is very small or not much.
  • slimy – Slimy is when something feels slippery and wet.
  • slip – Slip is when you lose your balance and fall down a little.
  • slip-on – Slip-ons are shoes that you wear by slipping your feet inside.
  • slippers – Slippers are comfy shoes you put on when you're at home.
  • slippery – Slippery is when a surface is so smooth that it's hard to keep your balance.
  • slippy – Slippy means that a surface is wet or smooth, making it easy to slide on.
  • sloppy – Sloppy means something is not done carefully.
  • slothful – Slothful means being very lazy and not wanting to do anything.
  • slow – Slow means taking your time.
  • slowly – Slowly means to do things at a gentle pace, not rushing.
  • slowness – Slowness is when something takes a long time to happen.
  • sly – Sly means being sneaky or clever in a way that is not always honest.
  • small – Small means not big.
  • smaller – Smaller means something is less big than something else.
  • smart – Smart means you understand things easily and can solve problems.
  • smell – Smell is one of the senses we use to notice things around us.
  • smelly – Smelly is when something has a strong smell that is not nice.
  • smile – A smile is when you lift the corners of your mouth to show you are happy or friendly.
  • smiles – A smile is when you turn the corners of your mouth up.
  • smooth – Smooth is when a surface is flat and nice to touch.
  • smoothie – A smoothie is a tasty drink made by blending fruits, like bananas and strawberries, with milk or juice.
  • smoothly – Smoothly means when something happens without any problems.
  • sms – SMS is a way to send short messages from one phone to another.
  • smudge – A smudge is a dirty mark that you can see on a surface, like a piece of paper or a wall.
  • snack – A snack is a little bit of food you eat when you're not having a big meal.
  • snacks – Snacks are little foods you eat when you're not having a big meal.
  • snag – A snag is when something gets caught or stuck.
  • snail – A snail is a tiny creature that has a shell on its back.
  • snake – A snake is a type of reptile that has a long body and no legs.
  • snap – Snap can mean to make a sharp sound, like when you break a stick or click your fingers together.
  • snapshot – A snapshot is a photo that captures a moment in time.
  • snarl – A snarl is when an animal, like a dog, makes a scary noise with its teeth showing.
  • sneak – Sneak means to go somewhere quietly without being noticed.
  • sneaker – Sneakers are shoes that are great for playing sports or running.
  • sneakers – Sneakers are a type of shoe that you wear for sports or playing.
  • sneaky – Sneaky is when someone does something in a secret way, so others don’t notice.
  • sneeze – A sneeze is when you quickly push air out of your nose and mouth.
  • sniff – Sniffing is when you take a quick breath through your nose to smell something.
  • snow – Snow is frozen water that falls from clouds when it's really cold outside.
  • snowball – A snowball is a round ball made of packed snow.
  • snowflakes – Snowflakes are small, beautiful pieces of ice that fall from the clouds when it snows.
  • snowman – A snowman is a fun thing you build in the winter when it snows.
  • snug – Snug means being comfortable and warm, like when you wear a sweater that fits just right.
  • snuggle – Snuggle is when you get close to someone and hug them tightly.
  • so – 'So' is a word that helps us explain why something happens.
  • soak – Soak means to put something in water for a while so it gets really wet.
  • soaked – Soaked means something is really wet.
  • soap – Soap is a special kind of cleaner that helps us wash away dirt and germs.
  • soar – Soar means to go up high in the air.
  • soccer – Soccer is a fun sport where two teams try to kick a ball into each other's goal.
  • social – Social means being friendly and spending time with friends or family.
  • sock – A sock is a piece of clothing that you put on your foot.
  • socket – A socket is like a little hole where you can plug in things, like a lamp or a phone charger, to make them...
  • socks – Socks are pieces of clothing that you put on your feet.
  • soda – Soda is a sweet drink that has bubbles in it.
  • sodden – Sodden means something is very wet or soaked with water.
  • sofa – A sofa is a comfortable piece of furniture that you can sit on.
  • sofa,' – A sofa is a comfortable piece of furniture that you can sit on.
  • sofa' – A sofa is a comfortable piece of furniture that you can sit on.
  • soft – Soft is when something is smooth and not hard.
  • softly – Softly means to do things without making a lot of noise.
  • soggy – Soggy is when something is too wet and not crunchy anymore.
  • soil – Soil is the top layer of the earth.
  • sole – The sole is the bottom part of a shoe.
  • solemn – Solemn means being serious or quiet.
  • solid – Solid is a type of matter that keeps its shape.
  • solidify – Solidify is when a liquid becomes a solid.
  • solo – Solo means doing something alone.
  • solution – A solution is what you find when you solve a problem.
  • solve – To solve is to find a way to fix something or answer a question.
  • some – Some means not all, but a part of a group.
  • somersault – A somersault is when you tuck your body and roll over, so your head goes down and your feet go up.
  • something – Something is a word we use when we don't know exactly what it is.
  • son – A son is a boy who has parents.
  • song – A song is a piece of music that has words.
  • songs – Songs are pieces of music that people sing.
  • soon – Soon means that something is going to happen in a little bit of time, not too long from now.
  • soothe – To soothe means to help someone feel calm and relaxed.
  • sorcerer – A sorcerer is a person who can do magic.
  • sorceress – A sorceress is a lady who can do magic.
  • sore – Sore is when a part of your body hurts or feels uncomfortable.
  • sort – Sort means to arrange things in a way that makes sense, like putting your books in order from A to Z.
  • sorted – Sorted means putting things in order.
  • sorting – Sorting is when you arrange things in a certain way.
  • sound – Sound is something we can hear.
  • sounded – "Sounded" means how something makes a noise.
  • sounds – Sounds are noises we can hear.
  • soup – Soup is a tasty food that is made by cooking things like vegetables, meat, and water together.
  • sour – Sour is a flavor that can make you pucker your lips.
  • source – A source is where something starts or comes from.
  • south – South is one of the four main directions.
  • souvenir – A souvenir is a little item you buy or get when you go to a new place, so you can remember that trip.
  • space – Space is the area beyond Earth where you can find stars, planets, and even the moon.
  • spacecraft – A spacecraft is a special vehicle that flies in space.
  • spaceship – A spaceship is a special kind of vehicle that travels outside of Earth.
  • spacious – Spacious means a place is big and has plenty of space.
  • spaghetti – Spaghetti is a kind of noodle that is long and skinny.
  • spam – Spam is when you get a lot of messages or emails that you didn't ask for.
  • spanner – A spanner is a tool that helps you turn nuts and bolts to make things tight or loose.
  • spark – A spark is a small flash of light that comes from something hot, like when you rub two sticks together or...
  • sparkle – Sparkle is when something shines brightly, like a diamond or the stars in the sky.
  • sparkling – Sparkling is when something has lots of little lights or shines brightly.
  • sparkly – Sparkly is when something has lots of little lights or shines.
  • sparrow – A sparrow is a tiny bird that is usually brown or gray.
  • spawn – Spawn means when baby animals or fish are born.
  • speak – To speak is when you use your voice to tell someone something.
  • special – Special means something that is unique or important to you.
  • specific – Specific means something that is clear and exact.
  • specimen – A specimen is a sample of something.
  • speed – Speed is how quickly something moves.
  • speedily – Speedily means to do something quickly.
  • speedy – Speedy means something that goes really fast.
  • spell – To spell is to put the letters of a word together in the correct way.
  • spelling – Spelling is how we write words with the right letters.
  • spelunk – Spelunk means to explore caves.
  • spend – Spend means to give your money to buy things you want or need, like food, toys, or games.
  • sphere – A sphere is a shape that is perfectly round, like a basketball or a globe.
  • spice – Spice is a special ingredient that we add to food to give it more flavor.
  • spick-and-span – Spick-and-span means that something is really clean and looks nice.
  • spider – A spider is an animal that has eight legs and can make webs.