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1scent noun 1 : effluvia from a substance that affect the sense of smell : ODOR, SMELL

2 : sense of smell

3 : course of pursuit : TRACK

4 : PERFUME 2

5 : an agreeable odor

— scent·less adjective

Synonyms

[1] odor, redolence, smell, sniff—more at SMELL

[5] aroma, bouquet, fragrance, incense, perfume, redolence, spice—more at FRAGRANCE

2scent verb 1 : to perceive by the olfactory organs : SMELL

2 : to imbue or fill with odor

3 : to get or have an inkling of

Synonyms

[1] nose, smell, sniff, whiff—more at SMELL

[3] feel, perceive, see, sense, smell, taste—more at FEEL

scent·ed adjective : having scent

Synonyms

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, redolent, savory, sweet—more at FRAGRANT

sceptic variant of SKEPTIC

scep·ter noun : a staff borne by a sovereign as an emblem of authority

scep·tre British variant of SCEPTER

sch abbreviation school

1schedule noun 1 : a list of items or details

2 : a brief usu. printed outline of the order to be followed, of the features to be presented, and the persons participating (as in a public performance) : TIMETABLE

Synonyms

[1] catalog, checklist, list, listing, menu, register, registry, roll, roster, table—more at LIST

[2] agenda, calendar, docket, program, timetable—more at PROGRAM

2schedule verb sched·uled; sched·ul·ing 1 : to make a schedule of; also : to enter on a schedule

2 : to appoint, assign, or designate for a fixed time

Synonyms

catalog, enroll, enter, index, inscribe, list, put down, record, register, slate—more at LIST

sche·ma noun, plural sche·ma·ta also schemas : a diagrammatic presentation or plan : OUTLINE

sche·mat·ic adjective : of or relating to a scheme or diagram : DIAGRAMMATIC

— schematic noun

— sche·mat·i·cal·ly adverb

1scheme noun 1 : a plan for doing something; especially : a crafty plot

2 : a systematic design

Synonyms

[1] artifice, device, dodge, gimmick, jig, ploy, sleight, stratagem, trick, wile—more at TRICK

[1] conspiracy, design, intrigue, machination, plot—more at PLOT

[2] blueprint, program, strategy, system—more at PROGRAM

2scheme verb schemed; schem·ing : to form a plot : INTRIGUE

— schem·er noun

Synonyms

conspire, contrive, intrigue, machinate, plot—more at PLOT

schism noun 1 : the act or process of dividing : DIVISION; also : DISCORD

2 : a formal division in or separation from a religious body

Synonyms

breakup, dissolution, division, partition, separation, split—more at SEPARATION

conflict, discord, dissension, dissent, disunity, friction, strife, variance, war, warfare—more at DISCORD

schis·mat·ic noun : one who creates or takes part in schism

— schismatic adjective

schist noun : a metamorphic crystalline rock

schizo·phre·nia noun [ORIGIN: NL, fr. Gk schizein to split + phrēn diaphragm, mind]

: a psychotic mental illness that is characterized by a distorted view of the real world, by a greatly reduced ability to carry out one's daily tasks, and by abnormal ways of thinking, feeling, perceiving, and behaving

— schiz·oid adjective or noun

— schizo·phren·ic adjective or noun

schle·miel also shle·miel noun : an unlucky bungler : CHUMP

schlep or schlepp verb [ORIGIN: Yiddish shlepn]

1 : DRAG, HAUL

2 : to move slowly or awkwardly

schlock or schlocky adjective : of low quality or value

— schlock noun

schlub also shlub noun [ORIGIN: Yiddish zhlob, zhlub yokel, boor]

slang : a stupid, ineffectual, or unattractive person

schmaltz also schmalz noun [ORIGIN: Yiddish shmalts, lit., rendered fat]

: sentimental or florid music or art

schmaltzy adjective : excessively sentimental

Synonyms

corny, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, saccharine, sappy, sentimental, sloppy, sugary—more at CORNY

schmooze or shmooze verb : to chat informally esp. to gain favor

— schmooze noun

schnapps noun, plural schnapps : a liquor (as gin) of high alcoholic content

schnau·zer noun [ORIGIN: G, fr. Schnauze snout]

: a dog of any of three breeds that are characterized by a wiry coat, long head, pointed ears, heavy eyebrows,