1. SAT List #7 5 on front, 5 on back.
desolate
despot
didactic
dilatory
diminution
delectable
delineate
demagogue
depravity
desecrate

2. Guess the: P.O.S. & definition
Context Clues:
Guess the: P.O.S. & definition
The delectable dessert was eaten in a matter of seconds.
(adj) delicious; delightful; savory
The commander made sure to delineate the plan to the rest of his troops.
2. (v) describe; outline; depict
Hitler was a demagogue who eventually rose to power in Nazi Germany.
3. (n) incendiary; agitator; opportunist

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The dilatory student did not even bother bringing in his notebook or pencil.
4. (adj) lackadaisical, lazy, remiss
5. Nobody could believe that such depravity existed in the murderer.
5. (n) perverted disposition; wickedness; vileness; corruption
6. The church walls were desecrate(d) by graffiti and foul language.
6. (v) contaminate; profane; defile

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After being stranded on the island, the desolate man gave up hope in being found.
7. (adj) alone; without hope or comfort; forsaken
It is hard to think of another despot worse than Hitler .
8. (n) dictator; tyrant; totalitarian
The book was used for didactic purposes and was not a book to be read for fun.
9. (adj) pedantic; academic; for teaching

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10. The diminution of food suggested that a trip to the grocery store was necessary.
10. (n) decrease; reduction