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Science/LA SAT Vocab
Science and Language Arts SAT Vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |