SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 40

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SAT Word Skills 4
natal [adjective]

relating to or accompanying birth

the state of legally belonging to a country

Ex: Despite growing up abroad , he strongly identifies with his British nationality .
octagon [noun]

(geometry) a polygon consisting of eight straight sides and eight angles

Ex: Each of the eight sides of the octagon was painted a different color .
octave [noun]

the interval between the first and the last notes in eight diatonic degrees

Ex: The song 's bridge included a challenging octave jump for the lead vocalist .
octavo [noun]

a book size resulting from folding a full sheet of paper three times to create eight leaves or 16 pages

octogenarian [adjective]

having an age between 80 and 89 years old

Ex: The octogenarian driver demonstrated impressive skills and confidence behind the wheel .
syntax [noun]

an organized system or set of rules that specifies how elements should be arranged in a language or other structure

Ex: He wrote a paper comparing the syntaxes of three languages .
synthetic [adjective]

produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

Ex: Synthetic diamonds are manufactured in laboratories using high-pressure , high - temperature processes .
to edify [verb]

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

Ex: Reading literature classics can edify individuals by exposing them to diverse perspectives and profound ideas .
edifice [noun]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

Ex: The library was an impressive edifice of knowledge and learning .
bromine [noun]

a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water

bromide [noun]

a bromine-containing compound once prescribed to calm nerves or induce sleep, largely replaced by modern medications now

Ex: The neurologist explained that bromides had fallen out of favor because of their toxic side effects .
florist [noun]

a person whose job is arranging and selling flowers

Ex: The florist delivered a large arrangement to celebrate the new baby .
mercurial [adjective]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Ex: The weather in the region is known for being mercurial , shifting rapidly .
pompous [adjective]

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity