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A Mess of S’s

1. A scrofulous (SKROF-you-lus) character is:
   degenerate
   itinerant
   richly dressed
   clearly blessed

2. The word susurration (sue-sir-“A”-shun or suss-your-“A”-shun) refers to:
   an old-timey bustle
   a whisper or rustle
   a con man’s hustle
   a street-gang tussle

3. A speleologist (spee-lee-OLLA-jist) at work is most likely:
   defining words
   herding herds
   exploring caves
   chasing knaves

4. A shuttlecock is most often associated with:
   badminton games
   putting out flames
   game-bird fights
   spacecraft flights

5. Serotonin’s (sarah-TOE-nin) best-known effect is to:
   make you feel mellow
   turn something yellow
   kill ugly weeds
   fill weavers’ needs

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