Hard SAT Words - Group 8

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n. system of sustainable agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems


Spelling Word: permaculture
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v. convert wood or other organic matter into stony replica; cause to become stiff or stonelike


Spelling Word: petrify
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n. effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations


Spelling Word: philanthropy
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n. study of language; investigation of language and its literature


Spelling Word: philology
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n. public square in an Italian town; roofed and arcaded passageway


Spelling Word: piazza
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n. sudden outburst of anger; state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity


Spelling Word: pique
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a. pertaining to bishop or pope; having dignity or authority of bishop


Spelling Word: pontifical
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a. being beyond normal course of nature; differing from natural


Spelling Word: preternatural
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v. hold forth so that a person may take; offer for acceptance


Spelling Word: proffer
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v. put forward; offer for consideration or debate


Spelling Word: propound