Hard SAT Words - Group 1

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n. an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use

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n. gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning

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v. increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation

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a. providing nourishment; concerned with food, nutrition, or digestion

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v. calm; pacify; reduce the intensity of; relieve

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n. elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered

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n. family descent; series or line of ancestors; lineage

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a. serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary

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n. source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

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n. book of literary selections by various authors