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Details Title: SAT Frequent Words Description: Words from SAT Class Total Flash Cards: 9 Created: 12/27/2004 05:24:41	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Diligent Definition adj. Marked by persevering, painstaking effort. dili·gent·ly adv. Term Gaudy Definition adj. gaud·i·er, gaud·i·est Showy in a tasteless or vulgar way. Term Parsimony Definition n. 1. Unusual or excessive frugality; extreme economy or stinginess. 2. Adoption of the simplest assumption in the formulation of a theory or in the interpretation of data, especially in accordance with the rule of Ockham's razor. Term Dilettante Definition n. pl. dil·et·tantes, also dil·et·tan·ti (-tänt, -tn-) 1. A dabbler in an art or a field of knowledge. See Synonyms at amateur. 2. A lover of the fine arts; a connoisseur. adj. Superficial; amateurish. Term Indifferent Definition adj. 1. Having no particular interest or concern; apathetic: indifferent to the sufferings of others. 2. Having no marked feeling for or against: She remained indifferent toward their proposal. 3. Not mattering one way or the other: It's indifferent to me which outfit you choose. Term Slander Definition n. 1. Law. Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation. 2. A false and malicious statement or report about someone. Malign Term Slough Definition v. tr. To discard as undesirable or unfavorable; get rid of: slough off former associates. Term Hastens Definition v. intr. To move or act swiftly. v. tr. 1. To cause to hurry. 2. To speed up; accelerate: fanned the wet paint to hasten drying. See Synonyms at speed. Term Intrinsic Definition adj. 1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing. 2. Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.