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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 5
ambrosial
ambrosial
[Adjective]

describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

Ex: The fresh strawberries picked from the garden were ambrosial, offering a burst of sweetness and juiciness. 
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cordial
cordial
[Adjective]

pleasant and friendly

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cardinal
cardinal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Honesty is a cardinal principle in their code of ethics, essential for maintaining trust. 
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fundamental
fundamental
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Understanding basic mathematics is fundamental to solving more complex problems. 
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marginal
marginal
[Adjective]

away from borders or edges with a little or no distance

Ex: The marginal notes in the textbook helped explain the main concepts. 
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heretical
heretical
[Adjective]

going against the accepted norms, beliefs, or religion

Ex: His ideas were considered heretical by the church. 
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globular
globular
[Adjective]

shaped like a sphere or ball

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conditional
conditional
[Adjective]

subject to limitations or dependent on certain requirements

Ex: Approval was granted on a conditional basis. 
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convivial
convivial
[Adjective]

having a friendly, warm, or inviting manner or mood

Ex: The party had a convivial atmosphere, full of laughter and music. 
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nocturnal
nocturnal
[Adjective]

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

Ex: The zoo had a special exhibit featuring nocturnal animals, with dim lighting to mimic their natural environment. 
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germinal
germinal
[Adjective]

in an early stage of growth or formation

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avuncular
avuncular
[Adjective]

uncle-like in character

Ex: At every family reunion, his avuncular presence brought laughter to the kids. 
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ethereal
ethereal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The ethereal music of the flute floated through the room, creating a sense of calm. 
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diurnal
diurnal
[Adjective]

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

Ex: Most birds are diurnal, chirping and foraging for food as soon as the sun rises. 
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farcical
farcical
[Adjective]

ridiculously absurd to the point of being laughable

Ex: The trial became farcical, with witnesses contradicting themselves and lawyers shouting over each other. 
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parochial
parochial
[Adjective]

of or relating to a church parish

Ex: The parochial council meets every month to discuss community events. 
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bestial
bestial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The criminal's actions were bestial, showing no remorse. 
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cardinal
cardinal
[noun]

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

Ex: In the phrase "four dogs," four is a cardinal. 
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