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Mrs. Marrs Vocab 2nd SAT Book Lesson 15
This is also exactly what you think it is
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12th Grade
06/05/2013

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priminent
Definition
very noticeable or obvious

syn: conspicuous; clear

ant: inconspicuous
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autonomy
Definition
independence

syn: self-rule; license; sovereignty

ant: subordination
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gustatory
Definition
relating to the sense of taste
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chthonian
Definition
pertaining to the underworld; dwelling in or beneath the surface of the earth
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extirpate
Definition
to root out or eradicate; to destroy completely

syn: expunge; uproot; exterminate

ant: generate; propagate
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coagulate
Definition
to change or be changed from liquid into a thickened or solid mass

syn: congeal; solidify; curdle

ant: liquefy
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puissance
Definition
power; might

syn: strength; vigor

ant: frailty; weakness
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appellation
Definition
name, title, or designation

syn: denomination; classification
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peripatetic
Definition
traveling, especially

syn: ambulant; vagabond; nomadic

ant: stationary
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misanthrope
Definition
one who hates or mistrusts humankind

ant: Samaritan
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tutelary
Definition
pertaining to guardianship

syn: custodial; guardian
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scion
Definition
descendent; heir

syn: successor; progeny

ant: predecessor; ancestor
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jurisprudence
Definition
the science, philosophy, and application of the law
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supercilious
Definition
contemptuous; arrogant

syn: haughty; condescending; conceited

ant: modest; humble
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malevolent
Definition
having ill-will; wishing harm; evil

syn: malicious; sinister; menacing

ant: benevolent
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