Hard SAT Words - Group 4

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v. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly


Spelling Word: dole
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n. window set vertically into small gable projecting from sloping roof; sleeping-room


Spelling Word: dormer
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n. waste; foul-smelling outflow or vapor


Spelling Word: effluvia
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n. small, glowing piece of coal or wood, as in a dying fire


Spelling Word: ember
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n. having softening or soothing effect, especially to skin


Spelling Word: emollient
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v. give energy to; make forceful and active; supply with an electric current


Spelling Word: energize
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v. occupy exclusively; absorb; acquire most or all of; write or print the final draft of; make large or larger


Spelling Word: engross
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v. absorb or swallow up as in a gulf; flow over or cover completely


Spelling Word: engulf
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a. obscure; puzzling; not easily explained or accounted for


Spelling Word: enigmatic
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v. settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place


Spelling Word: ensconce