impure - SAT Word

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impure 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "impure" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
richness
adulterated
liberalness
depravity




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'impure':
  Immoral or sinful.
  Being a composite of more than one color or mixed with black or white.
  Mixed with another, usually inferior substance; adulterated.
  Deriving from more than one source, style, or convention; eclectic.
  Not pure or clean; contaminated.
  Not purified by religious rite; unclean.

Synonyms of word 'impure' :
 unclean

Antonym of word 'impure' :
  pure
  pure

Usage of the word 'impure' in Sentences :
  But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.
  impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.
  Women, who were ritually impure through birth or menstruation, were not allowed access to game.
  They harassed Iraqis who smoked cigarettes or drank water using their left hand, which is considered impure.
  impure, muddy limestones.
  How will those, who become impure at the mere breath of others, purify others?
  impure souls from the first song have been purified to ash; the grim reaper scattering their remains over the burnt earth.
  However, these early extracts were also impure and unsuitable for human use.
  impure heated air causing constant perspiration.

Usage of the word 'impure' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 what comes out of a person's mouth renders them impure.... read more ››


The New York Times   —
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