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SAT Vocabs Day #21
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| august | respected and impressive (adj.) |
| aural | relating to the ear or sense of hearing (adj.) |
| aureole | a circle of light or brightness surrounding something (noun) |
| auricle | visible external portion of the ear (noun) |
| auriferous | of minerals containing gold (adj.) |
| auspice | divine or prophetic token (noun) |
| austere | strict in manner, attitude or appearance; plain lifestyle (adj.) |
| autarchy | unlimited rule (noun) |
| authentic | genuine (adj.) |
| automaton | moving mechanical machine resembling a human (noun) |
| autopsy | examination to determine cause of death (noun) |
| auxiliary | providing additional support (adj.) |
| avarice | extreme greed for wealth or material gain (noun) |
| aver | state or assert to be the case (verb) |
| averse | having a strong dislike of or opposed to something (adj.) |
| aviary | large enclosure for keeping birds (noun) |
| avid | showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something, eager desire for (adj.) |
| avidity | extreme eagerness or enthusiasm (noun) |
| avocation | hobby or minor occupation (noun) |
| avuncular | relating to uncle (adj.) |