Daily Grammar Practice: Commas Use commas to separate parts of geographical places. Example: Have you visited St. Louis, Missouri?

Grammar Practice 1. A neat place we visited was Custer Wyoming. 2. In Cody Wyoming there is an interesting museum. 3. I enjoyed the zoo in San Diego California. 4. We saw many bears in Waterton Alberta Canada. 5. The Black Hills are in South Dakota

SAT Vocabulary Word List 7 Quiz Date: Friday, March 18

Lament- to express sorrow or regret; to mourn

Segregate- to separate or keep apart from others

Nepotism- favors shown by those in high positions to relatives and friends

Abominate- extreme hatred; loathing

Fathom- to understand fully; to penetrate the meaning of

Beget- to give birth to; to create

Queue- to form or wait in line; a line

Marauder- a raider, intruder

Gazebo- an outdoor structure with a roof and open sides

Harrowing- extremely distressing; disturbing or frightening

Optimum- the most advantageous; the best condition, degree or amount

Egalitarian- advocating the doctrine of equal rights for all citizens

Torque- a turning or twisting force

Ubiquitous- existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered; widespread

Paranoia- a mental illness of unreasonable anxiety, especially believing someone is out to get you

Veer- to change direction

Cacophony- harsh sounds

Impede- to obstruct or interfere with; to delay

Damper- one that depresses or restrains; a dulling or deadening influence

Relinquish- to give up doing, professing, or intending; to surrender, give in

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