Hard SAT Words - Group 8

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v. pierce, punch, or bore hole or holes in; penetrate


Spelling Word: perforate
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a. improperly forward or bold; trim and stylish in appearance


Spelling Word: pert
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n. process of turning some plant material into stone


Spelling Word: petrifaction
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n. society or government ruled by wealthy class


Spelling Word: plutocracy
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n. one who has more than one spouse at a time


Spelling Word: polygamist
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a. pertaining to bishop or pope; having dignity or authority of bishop


Spelling Word: pontifical
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a. tending to discourage; prohibiting; forbidding


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v. make peace with; appease and render favorable


Spelling Word: propitiate
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n. one who argues in support of something; advocate; backer


Spelling Word: proponent
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a. likely to become or be, anticipated in the future


Spelling Word: prospective