sprinkling, n. aspersion, besprinkling.

sprinter, n. [runner].

sprite, n. [elf], [goblin], pixy, fay, [specter], [phantom], [ghost].

sprout, v. germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, [grow], [vegetate]; [branch], ramify; tiller.

sprout, n. [shoot], tiller, chit, [sucker], [scion]; aerospire, plumule; rattoon.

sprouting, n. germination.

spruce, a. [natty], [jaunty], [neat], [finical], [trim].

spry, a. [agile], [nimble], [quick], [brisk], [sprightly], [alert].

spunk, n. [touchwood], punk, amadou.

spunk, n. (Colloq.) [spirit], [mettle], [pluck].