SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 8

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SAT Word Skills 5
scurvy [noun]

a disease caused by severe lack of vitamin C

covey [noun]

a group of game birds such as quails, partridges or grouses, typically consisting of six to twelve birds

nunnery [noun]

a building occupied by a group of nuns

parody [noun]

humorous imitation of a person, work, or style

Ex: Their sketch was a parody of reality TV shows .

the feeling or state of being unwilling or uncertain to do something

apiary [noun]

a location, such as a stand, shed, or field, where beekeepers maintain multiple beehives to harvest honey and other hive products

Ex:
chancery [noun]

a court based on the principle of equity which grants remedies other than monetary damages

finery [noun]

expensive or showy clothes and accessories, especially those worn on special occasions

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

Ex: In leadership , consistency is key to building trust and maintaining morale among team members .
curtsy [noun]

a formal gesture of respect or greeting, performed by women or girls, involving a slight lowering of the body by bending the knees

Ex: Her curtsy was deep and elegant , just as she had practiced .
vinery [noun]

an area usually a farm or a hothouse where vines are grown

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

Ex: The orchestra 's warm-up was a cacophony , not yet music .
hegemony [noun]

the dominance or control exercised by one group, entity, or state over others, especially in the realms of politics, culture, or ideology

Ex: In ancient history , the Roman Empire achieved hegemony in the Mediterranean , establishing political and military dominance over neighboring territories .
parity [noun]

(physics) the idea that the laws of physics should remain the same if to switch left and right or up and down

refinery [noun]

a factory in which a natural substance such as oil or sugar is made pure by removing all other substances from it

Ex: The refinery 's location near the port allows for easy import of raw materials .
sobriety [noun]

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: She celebrated her one-year anniversary of sobriety with a small gathering of friends .
casualty [noun]

someone who is killed or wounded during a war or an accident

Ex: The military operation was deemed successful , but the casualty report revealed a heartbreaking loss of life among both soldiers and innocent bystanders .
quandary [noun]

a state of uncertainty about what decision to make in a challenging situation

Ex: They found themselves in a quandary over which path to take .