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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
saccharifyverbconvert into a simple soluble fermentable sugar by hydrolyzing a sugar derivative or complex carbohydrateApplyUnclassified
sandbagverbdownplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gamblingApplyUnclassified
sanitiseverbmake less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable featuresApplyUnclassified
sanitizeverbmake less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable featuresApplyUnclassified
saponifyverbbecome converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkaliUnderstandUnclassified
sashayverbto walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress othersRememberUnclassified
satisficeverbdecide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goalApplyUnclassified
satisfiseverbdecide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goalEvaluateUnclassified
saturateverbcause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substanceApplyUnclassified
scaleverbpattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standardApplyUnclassified
scarifyverbpuncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or ritualsApplyUnclassified