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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 40

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SAT Word Skills 4
natal
natal
[Adjective]

connected with the time or process of birth

Ex: Natal care is important for both mother and baby. 
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nationality

the state of legally belonging to a country

Ex: Her nationality is French, but she has lived in Canada for many years. 
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octagon
octagon
[noun]

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

Ex: The stop sign is shaped like an octagon. 
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octave
octave
[noun]

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

Ex: The pianist played a scale that spanned a full octave. 
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octavo
octavo
[noun]

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

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octogenarian
octogenarian
[Adjective]

having an age between 80 and 89 years old

Ex: The octogenarian birthday celebration drew family and friends from near and far. 
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syntax
syntax
[noun]

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

Ex: Generative syntax provides a framework for analyzing sentence structure. 
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synthetic
synthetic
[Adjective]

produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

Ex: Synthetic fabrics like polyester are created through chemical processes rather than being directly sourced from plants or animals. 
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to edify
to edify
[Verb]

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

Ex: The philosopher's writings aim to edify readers by provoking thoughtful reflection on life's complexities. 
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edifice
edifice
[noun]

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

Ex: The ancient cathedral stood as a majestic edifice in the center of the city. 
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bromine
bromine
[noun]

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

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bromide
bromide
[noun]

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

Ex: In the early 1900s, doctors frequently dosed anxious patients with potassium bromide. 
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florist
florist
[noun]

a person whose job is arranging and selling flowers

Ex: The florist prepared a beautiful bouquet for the wedding ceremony. 
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to flourish

to grow in a healthy and strong way

Ex: The garden began to flourish with proper sunlight and watering. 
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merciful
merciful
[Adjective]

showing kindness, forgiveness, or compassion toward others

Ex: The judge was merciful and gave a lighter sentence. 
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mercurial
mercurial
[Adjective]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Ex: Her mercurial mood swings made it hard for friends to keep up. 
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pompous
pompous
[Adjective]

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

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pomposity
pomposity
[noun]

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

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