Sadly counterbalanced by numerous faults
Said with epigrammatic point
[epigrammatic = terse and witty]
Salutary in the extreme
Salutary tonic of a free current of public criticism
Sanity and quietness of soul
Scorned as an impracticable theory
Scornful of petty calculations
Screen themselves from punishment
Scrupulous and chivalrous loyalty
See with eagle glance through conventionalisms
Seem to savor of paradox
Seize the auspicious moment
Self-centered anxiety and preoccupation
Self-command born of varied intercourse
Self-interest of the most compelling character
Selfish and uselessly recondite
[recondite = not easily understood]
Selfishness pampered by abundance
Senses of marvelous acuteness
Sensible diminution of our comfort
Sensitive and apprehensive temperament
Sentimental wailings for the past
Serve the innocent purposes of life
Set down with meticulous care
Shames us out of our nonsense
Sharp outbursts of hatred and bitterness
Sharp restrictions of duty and opportunity

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Definition: | (verb) To inspire fear or dread in; frighten greatly. |
Synonyms: | terrorize |
Usage: | The thought of a slow, painful death terrifies me. |
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