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SAT Vocabs Day #20
Term | Definition |
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astral | connected to or resembling stars (adj.) |
astringent | of a taste or smell acidic or bitter; harsh (adj.) |
astute | having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage (adj.) |
asunder | apart, divided (adv.) |
asylum | a place of safety (noun) |
atheist | a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods (noun) |
athirst | thirsty; very eager to get something (adj.) |
athwart | from side to side, across, in opposition to (preposition) |
atomizer | a device that emits liquid into a fine spray (noun) |
atone | make amends or reparation (verb) |
encompass | surround and have a hold within (verb) |
attache | staff of an ambassador (noun) |
ambassador | a person who represents a country (noun) |
attenuate | reduce the value of (verb) |
attest | provide or serve as clear evidence of (verb) |
attrition | action or process of wearing something down gradually (noun) |
atypical | not representative of a group (adj.) |
audit | official inspection of an individual's accounts (noun) |
augment | make something greater by adding to it (verb) |
augur | an event that is a sign (portend) of a good or bad outcome (noun) |