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SAT Vocabs Day #19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aseptic | free from contamination of disease-causing microorganisms (adj.) |
| ashen | resembling ashes in color; pale gray color (adj.) |
| asinine | extremely stupid or foolish (adj.) |
| askance | with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval (adv.) |
| askew | not in straight position; wrong (adj.) |
| awry | away from correct course or position (adj.) |
| asperity | harshness of tone or manner; rough edge on surface (noun) |
| aspersion | an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something (noun) |
| aspiration | a hope or ambition of achieving something (noun) |
| didactic | in the manner of a teacher (adj.) |
| assay | determine quality or content of; attempt (noun) |
| assent | approval or agreement (noun) |
| asseverate | declare or state solemnly or emphatically (verb) |
| emphatically | in a forceful way; without doubt, clearly (adv.) |
| assimilate | take in ideas and understand fully; cause something to resemble (verb) |
| assonance | the repetition of a sound or vowel (noun) |
| assonant | having same sound (adj.) |
| diffident | modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence (adj.) |
| assurance | positive declaration intended to give confidence (noun) |
| astound | shock or greatly surprise (verb) |