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SAT Vocab 3
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English
11th Grade
08/27/2008

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annihilate
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to destroy
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anomaly
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an irregularity
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antipathy
Definition
a natural basic dislike
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antiquated
Definition
advanced in age
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antithesis
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the direct opposite
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apathy
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adsence or supression of emotion or excitement
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aphorism
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a brief, witty saying
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aplomb
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complete and confident composure of self-assurance
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apocryphal
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of doubtful origin; not genuinely felt
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apostate
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one who abadons loyalty
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appalling
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causing horror or dismay
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appease
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to sooth; to pacify or relieve by giving into
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apprehension
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the act or power of perceiving or comprehending
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arable
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productive, able to be farmed
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arbitrary
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decided by judgment rather than law or statue
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arcane
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unknown to the masses; mysterious
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archaic
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ancient; outdated
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archives
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place where historical documents are preserved
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arduous
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hard, difficult, timesome
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arrogance
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an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner
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articulate
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to speak or pronounce clearly and distinctly; to express effectively
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ascendancy
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governing or controlling influence (domination)
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ascetic
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monk-like; practicing self-denial
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askance
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with suspicion, disapproval or a lack of trust
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askew
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to one side; crooked
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asperity
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roughness or harshness, as of surface, weather sound, or manner
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assiduous
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hardworking; diligent, busy
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astute
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clever, keen
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assuage
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to put an end to by satisfying
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auspicious
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favorable; promising for the future
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