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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 5
deity
deity
[noun]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

Ex: In ancient Greece, Zeus was considered a powerful deity. 
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prelacy
prelacy
[noun]

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

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husbandry
husbandry
[noun]

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

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clemency
clemency
[noun]

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

Ex: The governor granted clemency to the prisoner, reducing his sentence. 
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delicacy
delicacy
[noun]

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

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litany
litany
[noun]

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

Ex: He launched into a litany of excuses for missing the deadline. 
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perfumery
perfumery
[noun]

all perfume products

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medley
medley
[noun]

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

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vulgarity
vulgarity
[noun]

the state of being tasteless, unsophisticated, and unrefined

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mastery
mastery
[noun]

great knowledge and exceptional skill in a field

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foolery
foolery
[noun]

absurd and idiotic behavior or idea

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fidelity
fidelity
[noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: He admired the dog's fidelity to its owner. 
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contiguity

the quality of extreme proximity or touching another

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proclivity

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

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toady
toady
[noun]

a person who flatters and obeys others in order to gain favor

Ex: The minister was followed by a crowd of toadies who praised his every decision. 
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citizenry
citizenry
[noun]

the entire people who live in a particular place or country

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anonymity
anonymity
[noun]

the sate of not being known or identified

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quarry
quarry
[noun]

an animal pursued by a hunter or predator as prey

Ex: The lion stalked its quarry through the tall grass. 
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crockery
crockery
[noun]

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

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congruity
congruity
[noun]

the quality of being harmonious, agreeable or suitable

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