SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 5
deity [noun]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

Ex: The temple was dedicated to the local deity of harvest .
prelacy [noun]

the office or the rank of a priest or a member of the clergy

the practice of cultivating and breeding crops and animals and taking care of them

clemency [noun]

compassion shown by a person in authority, especially by reducing a punishment

Ex: The judge showed clemency due to the defendant 's remorse .
delicacy [noun]

a rare or expensive food item that is considered particularly desirable or unique

litany [noun]

a long and repetitive account, list, or recital, often of complaints or problems

Ex: She endured a litany of complaints from her coworkers .
medley [noun]

a set of musical pieces that are performed or sung successively in a continuous tune

the state of being tasteless, unsophisticated, and unrefined

mastery [noun]

great knowledge and exceptional skill in a field

foolery [noun]

absurd and idiotic behavior or idea

fidelity [noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: They valued his fidelity to the team 's goals .

the quality of extreme proximity or touching another

a tendency or need that makes one want to do something, often something considered morally wrong

toady [noun]

a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful

Ex: She had no respect for the toadies who populated the royal court .

the entire people who live in a particular place or country

the sate of not being known or identified

quarry [noun]

an animal pursued by a hunter or predator as prey

Ex: The hawk swooped down on its fleeing quarry .
crockery [noun]

the objects such as dishes, plates, cups, etc.

the quality of being harmonious, agreeable or suitable