Vocabulary : Scarabee to Scare
Scarabee : Same as Scarabaeus. ;; Any one of numerous species of lamellicorn beetles of the genus Scarabaeus, or family Scarabaeidae, especially the sacred, or Egyptian, species (Scarabaeus sacer, and S. Egyptiorum). ;; A stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient Egyptians as an ornament or a talisman, and in modern times used in jewelry, usually by engraving designs on cabuchon stones. Also used attributively; as, a scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved stone itelf].Scaraboid : Of or pertaining to the family Scarabaeidae, an extensive group which includes the Egyptian scarab, the tumbledung, and many similar lamellicorn beetles. ;; A scaraboid beetle.
Scaramouch : A personage in the old Italian comedy (derived from Spain) characterized by great boastfulness and poltroonery; hence, a person of like characteristics; a buffoon.
Scarce : Not plentiful or abundant; in small quantity in proportion to the demand; not easily to be procured; rare; uncommon. ;; Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); -- with of. ;; Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; stingy. ;; Alt. of Scarcely
Scarcely : With difficulty; hardly; scantly; barely; but just. ;; Frugally; penuriously.
