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SAT Vocabs Day #20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| astral | connected to or resembling stars (adj.) |
| astringent | of a taste or smell acidic or bitter; harsh (adj.) |
| astute | having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage (adj.) |
| asunder | apart, divided (adv.) |
| asylum | a place of safety (noun) |
| atheist | a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods (noun) |
| athirst | thirsty; very eager to get something (adj.) |
| athwart | from side to side, across, in opposition to (preposition) |
| atomizer | a device that emits liquid into a fine spray (noun) |
| atone | make amends or reparation (verb) |
| encompass | surround and have a hold within (verb) |
| attache | staff of an ambassador (noun) |
| ambassador | a person who represents a country (noun) |
| attenuate | reduce the value of (verb) |
| attest | provide or serve as clear evidence of (verb) |
| attrition | action or process of wearing something down gradually (noun) |
| atypical | not representative of a group (adj.) |
| audit | official inspection of an individual's accounts (noun) |
| augment | make something greater by adding to it (verb) |
| augur | an event that is a sign (portend) of a good or bad outcome (noun) |