SAT Vocabulary Flashcard #3, ENG 10A

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What is the meaning of 'piety'?

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Piety refers to devotion to God or religious duties.

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What is the opposite of comfort or peace?

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Vexation, which means a state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

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What does 'din' refer to?

Back

Din refers to a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

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What is the opposite of kindness?

Back

Malevolence, which means the state of being malevolent or having a wish to do evil to others.

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What does 'squalid' mean?

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Squalid describes a state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty.

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Define 'benevolence'.

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Benevolence means the quality of being well-meaning and kind.

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What is the meaning of 'antidote'?

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An antidote is a substance that counteracts a form of poisoning or a harmful effect.

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What does 'prosaic' mean?

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Prosaic refers to something that is dull, lacking poetic beauty, or commonplace.

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What is the meaning of 'malevolence'?

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Malevolence is the state of wishing harm to others; ill will.

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Define 'eulogy'.

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A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, typically someone who has just died.