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SAT Vocabs Day #21
Term | Definition |
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august | respected and impressive (adj.) |
aural | relating to the ear or sense of hearing (adj.) |
aureole | a circle of light or brightness surrounding something (noun) |
auricle | visible external portion of the ear (noun) |
auriferous | of minerals containing gold (adj.) |
auspice | divine or prophetic token (noun) |
austere | strict in manner, attitude or appearance; plain lifestyle (adj.) |
autarchy | unlimited rule (noun) |
authentic | genuine (adj.) |
automaton | moving mechanical machine resembling a human (noun) |
autopsy | examination to determine cause of death (noun) |
auxiliary | providing additional support (adj.) |
avarice | extreme greed for wealth or material gain (noun) |
aver | state or assert to be the case (verb) |
averse | having a strong dislike of or opposed to something (adj.) |
aviary | large enclosure for keeping birds (noun) |
avid | showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something, eager desire for (adj.) |
avidity | extreme eagerness or enthusiasm (noun) |
avocation | hobby or minor occupation (noun) |
avuncular | relating to uncle (adj.) |