| science fiction |
a kind of fiction writing that is often about people living in the far future or about life on other planets or in other galaxies. Science fiction often tells of future scientific inventions or of strange beings or creatures from outer space. |
| scientific |
having to do with science. |
| scientist |
a person who works in some branch of science. |
| scissors |
a tool used for cutting. Scissors are made up of two blades that are joined so that their edges may be opened and closed. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| scold |
to speak in a sharp or angry way. [2 definitions] |
| scoop |
a tool with a short handle attached to a deep, curved bowl, used to take up food or grain. [5 definitions] |
| scoot |
to go with quick, sudden movements. [2 definitions] |
| scooter |
a child's toy that has a steering handle attached to a low board with one wheel at each end. A scooter is ridden by standing with one foot on the board while using the other foot to push against the ground. [2 definitions] |
| -scope |
a suffix that means an instrument for seeing or observing. |
| scope |
the range or extent of one's view or thoughts. [2 definitions] |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. [3 definitions] |
| score |
the record of the total points earned in a game or test. [8 definitions] |
| scoreboard |
a large board on which the score in an athletic contest is shown, often along with other information about the game or players. |
| scorn |
a feeling of hatred for someone or something thought of as worthless or evil. [3 definitions] |
| Scorpio |
a constellation located between Libra and Sagittarius. Scorpio is also called the Scorpion. [3 definitions] |
| scorpion |
a small animal related to the spider. It has a long narrow body and a tail with a poisonous tip. Scorpions live in many warm, dry areas of the world. |
| Scot |
a person who was born in or is a citizen or Scotland. |
| Scotch |
of or having to do with Scotland, or its people; Scottish. |
| Scotland |
a country in Europe on the northern part of the island of Great Britain. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. |
| Scottish |
of or having to do with Scotland, or its people or language. [3 definitions] |