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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 5
ambrosial
[Adjective]

describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

Ex: The jasmine tea had an ambrosial quality , combining delicate floral notes with a soothing infusion .
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cordial
[Adjective]

pleasant and friendly

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cardinal
[Adjective]

possessing the quality of being the most important or basic part of something

Ex: One of the cardinal features of the new policy is its focus on sustainability and environmental protection .
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fundamental
[Adjective]

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

Ex: The scientific method is fundamental to conducting experiments and research .
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marginal
[Adjective]

away from borders or edges with a little or no distance

Ex: They found marginal space near the corner of the room for extra seating .
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heretical
[Adjective]

going against the accepted norms, beliefs, or religion

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globular
[Adjective]

shaped like a sphere or ball

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conditional
[Adjective]

subject to limitations or dependent on certain requirements

Ex: Participation was conditional for members only .
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convivial
[Adjective]

having a friendly, warm, or inviting manner or mood

Ex: They spent a convivial evening sharing stories and wine .
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nocturnal
[Adjective]

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

Ex: Mosquitoes are notorious nocturnal pests , becoming most active after dusk .
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germinal
[Adjective]

in an early stage of growth or formation

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avuncular
[Adjective]

uncle-like in character

Ex: The novel 's avuncular mentor carried stories of his own youthful adventures .
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ethereal
[Adjective]

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

Ex: The cloud formation was so delicate and fluffy that it appeared almost ethereal in the sky .
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diurnal
[Adjective]

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

Ex: Hikers prefer diurnal adventures , taking advantage of daylight to explore trails and enjoy nature .
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farcical
[Adjective]

ridiculously absurd to the point of being laughable

Ex: The film 's plot was farcical, full of coincidences and slapstick mishaps .
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parochial
[Adjective]

of or relating to a church parish

Ex: Parochial boundaries determine which church you belong to .
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bestial
[Adjective]

behaving in a savage, animal-like, or inhumane manner

Ex: Witnesses described the attack as bestial and merciless .
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cardinal
[noun]

(grammar) a part of speech that is used in counting or showing a quantity

Ex: In some languages , cardinals agree in gender with the nouns they modify .
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SAT Word Skills 5
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