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Words for NAPLAN writing test preparation. Students are assessed in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7, and Year 9.
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sabotage |
The politician planned to sabotage his opponent.
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sanctuary |
My bedroom is my sanctuary.
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scintillate |
Scintillate means sparkle.
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separate |
The teacher will separate you if you talk in class.
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significance |
We went to look at several places of historic significance.
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silhouette |
I saw the silhouette of a figure in a doorway.
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sovereign |
A reigning king or queen is a sovereign.
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stationary |
Our train was stationary for over an hour.
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stationery |
I buy all the stationery for our office.
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stereotypically |
Stereotypically, my English friend loves tea.
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strategically |
We need to think about this strategically.
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subtlety |
The critic said the film lacked subtlety.
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subtly |
The teacher subtly asked the student if they were okay.
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sufficient |
Do you have sufficient money for a bus ride home?
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