Lesson 267
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Lesson 267 - Mask Toggle

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#7980
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sergeant-major
/ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/
noun
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A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
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The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

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senior officer, NCO, warrant officer, drillmaster, disciplinarian
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recruit, private, subordinate
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sergeant-major of the army, regimental sergeant-major, company sergeant-major, parade sergeant-major
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#7981
📉
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severity
/sɪˈvɛrɪti/
noun
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the quality of being very serious or harsh
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The doctor explained the severity of the disease.

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seriousness, gravity, harshness, intensity
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mildness, gentleness
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severity of illness, severity of damage, severity of punishment
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#7982
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severely
/sɪˈvɪərli/
adverb
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to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
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The patient was severely injured in the accident.

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seriously, harshly, gravely, intensely
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mildly, lightly, gently
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severely injured, severely punished, severely damaged, severely limited
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#7983
⚠️
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severe
/sɪˈvɪər/
adjective
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very serious, harsh, or intense
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The storm caused severe damage to the village.

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severe weather

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harsh or extreme weather conditions
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harsh, intense, serious, grave, extreme
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mild, gentle, light
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severe pain, severe damage, severe punishment, severe problem
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#7984
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severance
/ˈsɛvərəns/
noun
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the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
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The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

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severance pay

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money given to an employee when their job ends
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termination, dismissal, compensation, discharge
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employment, continuation
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severance package, severance pay, severance agreement
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#7985
✂️
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sever
/ˈsɛvər/
verb
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severed
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severed
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severs
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severing
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to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
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He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

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sever ties

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to end a relationship or connection
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cut, detach, split, disconnect, break
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join, connect, attach
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sever ties, sever connection, sever artery, sever relationship
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#7986
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servitude
/ˈsɜːrvɪtuːd/
noun
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the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
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The prisoners were forced into servitude.

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slavery, bondage, subjugation, oppression
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freedom, liberty, independence
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forced servitude, lifelong servitude, servitude contract
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#7987
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servile
/ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/
adjective
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having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
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His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

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submissive, obedient, slavish, deferential
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assertive, dominant, independent
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servile behavior, servile manner, servile position
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#7988
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serviceable
/ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/
adjective
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fit for use; usable; in working order
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The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

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usable, functional, operable, practical
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broken, useless, unfit
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serviceable condition, serviceable tool, serviceable clothes
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#7989
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service
/ˈsɜːrvɪs/
noun
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the action of helping or doing work for someone; a system providing a public need
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The hotel provides excellent customer service.

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in service

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currently working or functioning
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assistance, aid, duty, work
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neglect, disservice
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customer service, military service, public service, service industry
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#7990
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serried
/ˈsɛrid/
adjective
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pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
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The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

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dense, compact, crowded, packed
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loose, scattered
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serried ranks, serried rows, serried formations
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#7991
🔪
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serrated
/ˈsɛreɪtɪd/
adjective
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Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
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The bread knife had a serrated blade.

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toothed, jagged, notched, indented
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smooth, even
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serrated knife, serrated blade, serrated edge, serrated leaf
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#7992
🪚
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serrate
/ˈsɛreɪt/
verb
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serrated
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serrated
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serrates
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serrating
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To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
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The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

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notch, indent, jag, cut
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smooth, flatten
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serrate blade, serrate edges, serrate teeth, serrate leaf
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#7993
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serpentine
/ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/
adjective
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Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
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The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

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winding, twisting, meandering, sinuous, coiling
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straight, direct, linear
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serpentine path, serpentine movement, serpentine line, serpentine road
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#7994
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sermon
/ˈsɜːrmən/
noun
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A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
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The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

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preach a sermon

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to deliver a religious or moral speech
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homily, discourse, address, lecture, exhortation
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silence, quiet
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deliver a sermon, Sunday sermon, long sermon, powerful sermon
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#7995
🩺
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sequela
/sɪˈkwiːlə/
noun
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A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
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Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.

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aftermath, result, consequence, outcome, effect
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cause, origin
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long-term sequela, neurological sequela, permanent sequela
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#7996
⚖️
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sergeant-at-arms
/ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/
noun
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An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
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The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.

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official, marshal, usher, officer
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intruder, disruptor
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sergeant-at-arms duties, role of sergeant-at-arms, appointed sergeant-at-arms
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#7997
🎖️
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sergeant
/ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
noun
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A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
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The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

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officer, commander, leader, NCO
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civilian, subordinate
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police sergeant, army sergeant, staff sergeant, drill sergeant
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#7998
⛓️
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serfdom
/ˈsɜːfdəm/
noun
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The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
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Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

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bondage, servitude, slavery, vassalage
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freedom, liberty, independence
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system of serfdom, abolish serfdom, under serfdom, life of serfdom
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#7999
🕊️
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serenity
/səˈrɛnɪti/
noun
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The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
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Meditation brings a sense of serenity to the mind.

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seek serenity

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to search for peace and tranquility
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calmness, tranquility, peace, composure, stillness
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chaos, disturbance, agitation
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inner serenity, complete serenity, serenity of nature, seek serenity
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#8000
🌅
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serene
/səˈriːn/
adjective
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Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
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She looked serene as she watched the sunset over the ocean.

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serene beauty

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a calm and tranquil form of beauty
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calm, tranquil, peaceful, composed, placid
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agitated, disturbed, turbulent
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serene expression, serene landscape, serene atmosphere, serene smile
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#8001
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serendipity
/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/
noun
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The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
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Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.

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chance, fluke, luck, fortune, coincidence
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misfortune, bad luck, disaster
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pure serendipity, stroke of serendipity, serendipity moment
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#8002
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serendipitous
/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/
adjective
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Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
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Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.

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fortunate, lucky, accidental, unexpected, providential
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planned, intentional, deliberate
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serendipitous meeting, serendipitous discovery, serendipitous moment
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#8003
🍂
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sere
/sɪər/
adjective
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Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
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The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

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withered, dried, parched, shriveled
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fresh, green, lush
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sere leaves, sere landscape, sere grass
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#8004
😇
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seraphic
/səˈræfɪk/
adjective
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Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
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She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.

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angelic, divine, heavenly, pure, blissful
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devilish, wicked, impure
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seraphic smile, seraphic look, seraphic expression
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#8005
👼
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seraph
/ˈsɛrəf/
noun
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An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
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The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

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angel, celestial, guardian, spirit, cherub
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demon, devil, fiend
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heavenly seraph, glowing seraph, seraph of light
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#8006
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sequestrate
/sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/
verb
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sequestrated
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sequestrated
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sequestrates
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sequestrating
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To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
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The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.

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confiscate, impound, seize, appropriate
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restore, return
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sequestrate property, sequestrate assets, sequestrate estate
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#8007
🔒
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sequester
/sɪˈkwɛstər/
verb
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sequestered
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sequestered
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sequesters
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sequestering
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To isolate or hide away; to take possession of assets until a debt has been paid.
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The jury was sequestered during the high-profile trial.

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isolate, seclude, confiscate, separate, quarantine
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release, liberate, free
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sequester property, sequester assets, sequester oneself
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#8008
➡️
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sequent
/ˈsiːkwənt/
adjective
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Following in order or as a result.
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The sequent events changed the course of history.

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subsequent, successive, consequent, ensuing
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preceding, prior, previous
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sequent order, sequent steps, sequent events
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#8009
🔢
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sequence
/ˈsiːkwəns/
noun
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A particular order in which related things follow each other.
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The magician asked us to remember the sequence of cards.

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in sequence

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in the correct or logical order
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order, arrangement, series, progression, succession
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chaos, disorder, randomness
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logical sequence, sequence of events, number sequence, genetic sequence
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