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Medium English Words

For the SAT and college: the words of the SAT’s reading passages. 1,119 words, A to Z.

3 words match “awe”

  • awe noun

    a feeling of great wonder mixed with respect or slight fear

    We stood in awe as the sun rose over the snowy peaks.

    Like wonder, amazement, reverence

  • reverence noun

    a feeling of deep respect, often mixed with awe

    The pilgrims walked around the stupa with quiet reverence.

    Like respect, awe, veneration

  • sublime adjective

    so beautiful or excellent that it inspires awe

    The view of the mountains at sunrise was simply sublime.

    Like magnificent, glorious, awe-inspiring