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Science/LA SAT Vocab
Science and Language Arts SAT Vocab words
Term | Definition |
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Astral | Pertaining to the stars |
Celestial | Pertaining to the stars |
Arboreal | Pertaining to trees |
Catalyst | An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action |
Osmosis | Movement of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane |
Synthesis | Combination or fusion of different elements |
Amalgam | Combination or fusion of different elements |
Conglomeration | Combination or fusion of different elements |
Hermetic | Airtight |
Indigenous | Native to an area |
Archipelago | A chain of islands |
Rivulet | A small stream |
Anthology | A collection of poems and stories |
Epilogue | A closing section added to a novel or play |
Prologue | An introductory section added to a poem, novel, or story |
Satire | A literary work that ridicules and derides human vices and weaknesses |
Vignette | Short story; brief sketch |
Anecdote | Short story; brief sketch |
Epic | A lengthy story about the heroic deeds of a legendary hero |
Farce | A humorous, comical show; a comedy |
Raconteur | A person skilled at telling a story |
Memoir | An autobiography; personal journal |