Hard SAT Words - Group 8

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a. penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through


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n. sudden outburst of anger; state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity


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a. flexible; easily influenced; easily bent or flexed; pliable


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a. outstanding; superior to or notable above all others


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n. cleverly executed trick or deception; skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with hands


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a. being beyond normal course of nature; differing from natural


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n. natural elevation, especially a rock that projects into the sea; cliff; headland; high cape


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a. lying with the front or face downward


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a. foretelling events as if by divine inspiration


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n. great physical beauty and appeal; attractive moral excellence; moral beauty


Spelling Word: pulchritude