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SAT Most Common Words 1
Most common words used on the SAT. Set 1 of 3
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11th Grade
09/01/2010
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Abhorrent
 Definition
disgusting, loathsome
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Adulation
 Definition
excessive flattery or admiration
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Amicable
 Definition
friendly
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Anachronism
 Definition
an error in the order of time
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Apprehensive
 Definition
anxious or fearful about the future
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Auspicious
 Definition
attended by favorable circumstances
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Boorish
 Definition
rude or clumsy in behavior
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Cartography
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the art of making maps or charts
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Cathartic
 Definition
cleansing
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Censure
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an expression of strong disapproval
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Collusion
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a secret agreement for illegal purposes
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Consummate
 Definition
complete in every respect
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Cursory
 Definition
performed with haste
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Decorous
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proper
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Deride
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to speak of or treat with contempt
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Destitution
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complete poverty
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Diffidence
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the quality or state of being shy
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Disparage
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to reduce in esteem or rank
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Dogmatic
 Definition
arrogant assertion of unproved principles
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Eclectic
 Definition
combining elements from a variety of sources
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