Sat Unit 2 Lesson 11&12 (Holy Cow& Power It Up)

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brawn (n)

Back 1

muscular strength

all brawn and no brains
syn: vigor, robustness

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bulwark (n)

Back 2

a strong defense

the newly constructed dam is a bulwark against future flooding
syn: bastion, redoubt, rampart

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consecrate (v)

Back 3

to declare to be holy

the marriage was consecrated by both a priest and an imam
syn: bless, venerate

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deference (n)

Back 4

respect for the wishes of others

I always respect the choices of my friends, i show them deference
syn: courtesy, reverence
ant: irreverence, impertinence

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domit (root)

Back 5

lord

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efficacious (adj)

Back 6

capable of producing a desired effect

syn; proficient

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efficere (root)

Back 7

to effect

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formidable (adj)

Back 8

awesome; hard to overcome; dreadful

the yankees are a formidable team
syn: indomitable, redoubtable
ant: anemic, ineffectual

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impotent (adj)

Back 9

lacking strength or power

syn: enervated , effete

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impregnable (adj)

Back 10

unable to be entered by force

the castle was impregnable
syn: impenetrable, invincible, indomitable

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in- im-

Back 11

not

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indomitable (adj)

Back 12

unable to be conqured

the building with the bullet proof glass windows was indomitable
syn: impregnable, invincible

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lionize (v)

Back 13

to treat as a celebrity

syn: glorify, exalt, panegyrize, apotheosize, deify

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pious (adj)

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showing religious reverence

To kira, it was his pious duty to kill all criminals to create a word in which he is god.
syn: devout, reverential
ant: irreverent, blasphemous

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potens (root)

Back 15

strong

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potent (adj)

Back 16

strong and effective

the drug was the most potent treatment on the market
syn: efficacious, forceful
ant: impotent, enervated, feckless

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predominate (adj)

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most important

syn: paramount, preeminent

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redoubtable (adj)

Back 18

arousing fear; formidable; awesome

the mob boss was a redoubtable figure (isaac from dexter)
syn: formitable, intimidating

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revere (v)

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to regard with honor and devotion

every genre of music has its stars what are revered by their fans.
syn: venerate, idolize, esteem
ant: condemn, loathe

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robust (adj)

Back 20

full of vigor

the robust young man was able to run miles at a time without feeling tired.
syn: brawny, athletic, potent
ant: weak, delicate

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saceament (n)

Back 21

a formal religious act or oath

syn: rite, liturgy

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sacer (root)

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sacred

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sacrilegious (adj)

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grossly irreverent; disrespectful of something sacred

to hindus, the mass murder of cattle is considered sacrilegious
syn: blasphemous, desecrating, impious
ant: revernt, pious

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sacrosanct (adj)

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profoundly sacred

to hindus, the cow is a sacrosanct creature
syn: inviolable, consecrated, divine, revered
ant: unholy

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sanctimonious (adj)

Back 25

falsely pious or self righteous

I prefer ministers who are real people, not sanctimonious preachers
syn: holier-than-thou, self righteous, unctuous
ant: sincere, unaffected, guileless

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sanctuary (n)

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a place of refuge; a sacred place

the notre dame cathedral is a sanctuary to all
syn: shrine, asylum

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sanctus (root)

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holy

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stalwart (n)

Back 28

physically or morally strong person; strong supporter

syn: mainstay, partisan

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venerable (adj)

Back 29

worthy of respect

syn: revered, honorable

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venerate (v)

Back 30

to regard with respect

syn: revere, extol

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venus (root)

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respect, love

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vereri (root)

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respect