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SAT MAJOR

AKAI SAT 8

TermDefinition
buttress a structure built against a wall in order to support or strengthen it
evacuate to remove (someone) from a dangerous place: to leave (a dangerous place)
idiosyncrasy an unusual way in which a particular person behaves or thinks
libertrian a person who believes that people should be allowed to do and say what they want without any interference from the government
delineate to clearly show or describe (something)
ominous suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future
potent very effective or strong : having a very powerful effect or influence on someone
ruminate to think carefully and deeply about something
transcribe to make a written copy of (something)
alchemy a science that was used in the Middle Ages with the goal of changing ordinary metals into gold
burnish to make (something, such as metal or leather) smooth and shiny by rubbing it
euphony pleasing or sweet sound; especially : the acoustic effect produced by words so formed or combined as to please the ear
iconoclast a person who destroys religious images or opposes their veneration
levity a lack of seriousness
potable safe to drink
rotund fat and round : a rotund face
tranquil quiet and peaceful
allay to make (something) less severe or strong
demur to disagree politely with another person's statement or suggestion
exacerbate to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse
ignominious causing disgrace or shame
liniment a liquid that is rubbed on your skin to relieve pain or stiffness in your muscles
omnipotent having complete or unlimited power
pragmatic dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories
ruse a trick or act that is used to fool someone
transgress to do something that is not allowed : to disobey a command or law
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