Hard SAT Words - Group 5

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n. any of large-scale aggregates of stars, gas, and dust that constitute the universe; assembly of brilliant or distinguished persons or things

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n. beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as main horizontal support in building

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v. form into grains or small masses; make rough on surface

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a. windy or stormy; given to sudden bursts of passion; excitable; irritable

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n. one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life

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a. characteristic of acting or stage performance

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a. excessively exacting; inclined to judge too severely

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a. difficult to perceive senses or mind

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a. impervious to moral persuasion; of hard heart

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a. not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof