| 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 tip that can inject venom. 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] |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| scour1 |
to clean by rubbing hard. [3 definitions] |