Glossary · Adjectives · S
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Severaladjective(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not manycandidate
Sex-Limitedadjectiverelating to characteristics that are expressed differently in the two sexescandidate
Sex-Linkedadjectiveconcerning characteristics that are determined by genes carried on the sex chromosomes (on the X chromosome in particular)candidate
Sexistadjectivediscriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)candidate
Shadedadjective(of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadowcandidate
Shakedownadjectiveintended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the systemcandidate
Shapedadjectiveshaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)candidate
Shared OutadjectiveMWEdistributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purposecandidate
ShearedadjectiveShaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length, often used in reference to animal coats, particularly sheep.candidate
Sheepishadjectivelike or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timiditycandidate