11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With S

Connected with God or religious purposes; treated with great respect

“The temple is a sacred place for worshippers.”

To give up something valued for the sake of something else

“She had to sacrifice her free time to complete the project.”

Having a sound and healthy mind; reasonable and sensible

“Any sane person would refuse such a dangerous challenge.”

Relating to conditions that affect health, especially cleanliness

“The kitchen must meet strict sanitary standards.”

A smooth, glossy fabric with a shiny surface

“The bride wore a beautiful satin gown.”

Small or insufficient in quantity or amount

“The evidence was scanty, making it hard to reach a conclusion.”

Insufficient for the demand; not easy to find

“Clean water became scarce during the drought.”

The number of points achieved in a game or test; twenty

“The final score was three to two.”

Sacred writings of a religion, especially the Bible

“The priest read from scripture during the ceremony.”

Protected against danger or threat; free from worry or doubt

“The documents are kept in a secure location.”

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly; to capture

“The police were able to seize the stolen goods.”

Not often; rarely

“She seldom misses her morning exercise routine.”

To cause to move or be apart; to divide into distinct parts

“The teacher asked the students to separate into groups.”

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

“The lake looked serene in the early morning light.”

A religious talk given by a preacher; a long lecture about morals

“The vicar delivered an inspiring sermon on Sunday.”

The part of the body between the neck and upper arm

“He carried the heavy bag on his shoulder.”

Having sharp powers of judgement; clever and astute

“The shrewd businesswoman made successful investments.”

A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity or purpose

“Pilgrims travel far to visit the ancient shrine.”

To become or make smaller in size; to draw back in fear

“The jumper will shrink if you wash it in hot water.”

A person's name written in their own handwriting as identification

“Please put your signature at the bottom of the form.”

Genuine and honest; free from pretence or deceit

“His sincere apology was accepted by everyone.”

In a sincere and genuine manner; truly

“I sincerely hope you have a wonderful holiday.”

Smooth and glossy; elegant and streamlined in appearance

“The cat had sleek black fur that shone in the sunlight.”

A surface that is higher on one side than the other; an incline

“The children enjoyed sledging down the snowy slope.”

Cunning and deceitful; showing cleverness in achieving one's aims

“The sly fox crept quietly towards the henhouse.”

Not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible in manner

“He remained sober throughout the entire party.”

A person who serves in an army

“The brave soldier received a medal for his courage.”

To plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

“The farmer began to sow wheat in the spring.”

Better, greater, or different from what is usual; unique

“Today is a special day because it's your birthday.”

Serious and strict in manner or attitude; unrelenting

“The stern teacher demanded complete silence during the exam.”

The organ in the body where food is digested; the belly

“Her stomach growled because she had skipped breakfast.”

To bend the body forward and downward; to lower oneself morally

“She had to stoop to pick up the coin from the floor.”

Somewhat fat or heavily built; strong and thick

“The stout man struggled to squeeze through the narrow doorway.”

Mental or emotional strain from demanding circumstances; emphasis

“The stress of exams affected her sleep.”

Extended or pulled to become longer or wider

“The stretched elastic band finally snapped.”

Refusing to change one's mind or position; determined not to yield

“The stubborn child refused to apologize.”

Strongly and solidly built; robust and durable

“The sturdy table could hold heavy weights.”

Quiet and rather thoughtful or depressed; softened in tone or colour

“The usually cheerful boy seemed subdued after the bad news.”

Ready to obey others without resistance; meek and compliant

“The submissive dog rolled over at its owner's command.”

To yield to the authority of another; to present for consideration

“Please submit your homework by Friday.”

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or deception

“The spy used subterfuge to gain access to the secret documents.”

Existing or occurring beneath the earth's surface; underground

“The explorers discovered a subterranean cave system.”

Relating to regions bordering on the tropics; nearly tropical

“The subtropical climate was perfect for growing citrus fruits.”

Having achieved one's aims or reached prosperity

“The experiment was successful beyond our expectations.”

To give in to pressure or temptation; to die from an illness

“She finally succumbed to the temptation of chocolate cake.”

Enough; adequate for the purpose

“Do we have sufficient supplies for the camping trip?”

To put forward an idea for consideration; to imply or hint at

“May I suggest we take a different route?”

The highest point of a hill or mountain; the peak level of achievement

“The climbers finally reached the summit at noon.”

More than is needed or wanted; unnecessary or excessive

“The extra decorations seemed superfluous in the already ornate room.”

Higher in quality, rank, or importance than others

“This brand offers superior quality at a reasonable price.”

Generally assumed or believed to be true; required or expected

“The supposed treasure turned out to be worthless.”

An unexpected event; the feeling caused by something unexpected

“The party was a wonderful surprise for her birthday.”

To believe something to be true without certain proof; to doubt

“I suspect he knows more than he's telling us.”

To hang something from above; to temporarily stop or delay

“The decorations were suspended from the ceiling.”

A thing representing or standing for something else

“The dove is a symbol of peace.”

An organized set of connected things or parts working together

“The solar system contains eight planets.”