a tool for cutting paper or cloth, that has two sharp blades (= cutting edges) with handles, joined together in the middle
scissors /ˈsɪzərz/
a type of book, film, etc. that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets
science fiction (sci-fi) /ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃn/
the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful
scenery /ˈsiːnəri/
(adj) having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
sharp /ʃɑːrp/
to slide without intending to
slip /slɪp/
a person whose job is to guard a building, money, etc.
security guard /sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑːrd/
a small device that you press or move up and down in order to turn a light or piece of electrical equipment on and off
switch /swɪtʃ/
to (cause to) divide into parts
separate /ˈseprət/
(verb) to give somebody food or drink, for example at a restaurant or during a meal
serve /sɜːrv/
a movement or sound that you make to give somebody information, instructions, a warning, etc.
signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/
to cut hair from the skin, especially the face, using a razor
shave /ʃeɪv/
a person who works in an office, working for another person, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, arranging meetings with people, etc.
secretary /ˈsekrəteri/
a vehicle, used especially by children, with two or three small wheels attached to a narrow board with a handle that rises straight up at the front
scooter /ˈskuːtər/
to give a loud, high shout, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
scream /skriːm/
not new; owned by somebody else before: s_____-___d
second-hand /ˈsekənd hænd/
(adjective of people and their behaviour) practical; able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion
sensible /ˈsensəbl/