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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 27

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SAT Word Skills 5
priory
priory
[noun]

a place of residence for a community of nuns or monks that is smaller or less important compared to an abbey

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dichotomy
dichotomy
[noun]

a division between two things that are represented as being entirely different

Ex: He struggled with the dichotomy of logic versus emotion .
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estuary
estuary
[noun]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .
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frailty
frailty
[noun]

the state of being morally weak and susceptible to temptation

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prudery
prudery
[noun]

the sate of propriety or modesty to the extreme that it becomes pretentious

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corollary
corollary
[noun]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

Ex: The high demand for the product had a corollary of rising prices .
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amenity
amenity
[noun]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

Ex: Access to public transportation is a key amenity for city dwellers .
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drudgery
drudgery
[noun]

dull, repetitious, and blue-collar work

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continuity

consistent and steady agreement, unity, or connection

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avidity
avidity
[noun]

the property of being enthusiastic and eager to a great extent

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trickery
trickery
[noun]

the use of deceit or scheme to cheat or take advantage of someone

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confederacy

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

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affinity
affinity
[noun]

an inherent resemblance or similarity between persons, things, or ideas

Ex: Cultural affinity often fosters mutual understanding .
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effrontery

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .
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scarcity
scarcity
[noun]

the state of not having enough or being in demand of something

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tapestry
tapestry
[noun]

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

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chivalry
chivalry
[noun]

the act of being kind, polite, and courteous to women

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casuistry
casuistry
[noun]

the way of resolving ethical problems by relying on abstract principles extracted from particular cases

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purgatory
purgatory
[noun]

in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven

Ex: Purgatory is often associated with the idea of God 's mercy and the opportunity for spiritual refinement beyond earthly life .
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longevity
longevity
[noun]

the long lifespan of an individual

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