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SAT vocabulary

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is part of the college entrance exam in the U.S. The SAT vocabulary consists of words frequently used in the SAT test.

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SAT vocabulary

Auroral

Education; SAT vocabulary

Pertaining to the aurora borealis. Example: We were surprised to find that the auroral display was particularly spectacular that evening.

Blare

Education; SAT vocabulary

Loud, harsh roar, or screech; dazzling blaze of light. Example: I don't know which is worse: the steady blare of a boom box deafening your ears or a sudden blare of flashbulbs dazzling your eyes.

Bluster

Education; SAT vocabulary

Blow in heavy gusts; threaten emptily; bully. Example: "Let the stormy winds bluster," cried Jack, "we'll set sail tonight.

Bode

Education; SAT vocabulary

Foreshadow; portend.Example: The gloomy skies and the sulphurous odours from the mineral springs seemed to bode evil to those who settled in that area.

Blighted

Education; SAT vocabulary

Suffering from a disease; destroyed. Example: the extent of the blighted areas could be seen only when viewed from the air.

Blanch

Education; SAT vocabulary

Bleach, whiten. Example: Although age had blanched his hair, he was still vigorous and energetic.

Blandishment

Education; SAT vocabulary

Flattery. Example: Despite the blandishments of the salesperson, the customer did not buy the outfit.

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