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Sat vocabulary 20
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2. 1. affluent Part of Speech- Definition- abounding in wealth
Synonym- rich
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Sentence- Because the man was so affluent, he was able to donate large sums of money to the organization.

3. 2. antiquity Part of Speech- noun Definition- Synonym- ancient past
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Sentence- Many scholars spend years studying the records left from antiquity.

4. 3. blandishment Part of Speech- Definition- flattery Synonym-
Antonym- criticism
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5. 4. chasten Part of Speech- verb Definition- to discipline Synonym-
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6. 5. civility Part of Speech- Definition-
Synonym- mannerly behavior, politeness
Antonym- rudeness
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7. 6. congenial Part of Speech- Definition- characterized by pleasantness
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Sentence- The family decided to settle in the congenial little town.

8. 7. deft Part of Speech- adjective Definition- skillful; clever
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Sentence- He was very deft at handling the questions from the reporter.

9. 8.dispatch Part of Speech-
Definition- to away with promptness or speed
Synonym- haste
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Sentence- The officer dispatched his troops to the scene of the accident.

10. 9. embroil Part of Speech-
Definition- to throw into confusion or strife
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Antonym- to free
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11. 10. expurgate Part of Speech- verb Definition- Synonym- censor, edit
Antonym- to include
Sentence- The censors felt certain words needed to be expurgated from the book.

12. 11. garner Part of Speech- Definition- to gather together, to store up
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Antonym- to disperse
Sentence- I will need to garner all of my allies in order to win this vote.

13. 12. heretical Part of Speech- adjective
Definition- contrary to church doctrine or accepted beliefs or standards
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14. 13. iconoclast Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- disciple
Sentence- The church is constantly under attack by iconoclast.

15. 14. irreproachable Part of Speech- adjective
Definition- beyond criticism; faultless.
Synonym- impeccable, flawless
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16. 15. mercurial Part of Speech-
Definition- changing unpredictably, fickle
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Sentence- Due to his mercurial temperament, employees always approached him carefully, unsure of what his mood would be.

17. 16. nuance Part of Speech- noun Definition- subtle difference in
Synonym- hint
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Sentence- The nuance of flavor cannot be described adequately.

18. 17. partisan Part of Speech-
Definition-one who exhibits extreme allegiance to a group or cause
Synonym- disciple, follower
Antonym- antagonist
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19. 18. pious
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Definition- showing zealous devotion to the rites of religion
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Sentence- He engages in many pious practices such as attending mass

20. 19. raucous Part of Speech- adjective Definition- Synonym-
Antonym- quiet; mild
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21. 20. repugnant Part of Speech- Definition- disgusting, offensive
Synonym- obnoxious
Antonym- appealing
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22. 21. satiric Part of Speech- Definition-
Synonym- sarcastic, sardonic, ironic
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Sentence- The political cartoonist was known for his satiric drawings.

23. 22. sporadic Part of Speech- Definition- occasionally occurring
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Antonym- constant
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24. 23. succulent Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- dry
Sentence- An orange is an example of a succulent fruit.

25. 24. terrestrial Part of Speech- adjective Definition- Synonym-
Antonym- heavenly
Sentence- Humans are terrestrial beings.

26. 25. ungainly Part of Speech- adjective Definition- awkward
Synonym- clumsy, gawky
Antonym- graceful
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