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SAT Vocab. (contrite-despondent)
SAT Vocab. (contrite-despondent); + = positive connotation, - = negative connotation
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07/14/2011

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contrite (adj)
Definition
sorrowful or repentant for some wrong; regretful
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contumely (n) -
Definition
rude talk or behavior resulting from feelings of superiority or contempt; disdain
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convivial (adj) +
Definition
lively or spritied; congenial, sociable
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copious (adj)
Definition
superabundant; in plentiful supply
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corollary (n)
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the natural result or logical follow-up; a normal parallel
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corporeal (adj)
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of the physical, not spiritual, body; material, substantial
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corroborate (v)
Definition
to confirm or substantiate (by evidence or from an official position); to support
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coterie (n)
Definition
a distinct group of people with common interests; a set, clique, faction
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covenant (n)
Definition
a serious agreement, promise, or contract; pledge
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cower (v) -
Definition
to cringe in fear
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craven (adj) -
Definition
cowardly to a strong degree; chickenhearted
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credence (n)
Definition
believing acceptance; credentials
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crony (n) +
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friend of long standing; pal, buddy, chum
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crux (n)
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central or pivotal point' essential or main item
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culinary (adj)
Definition
of the kitchen or cooking
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culmination (n) +
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the highest point or summit; climax, zenith
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culpable (adj) -
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guilty; at fault
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cumbrous (adj) -
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heavy, bulky, often unwieldy; cumbersome
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cursory (adj) -
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sketchy, as opposed to thorough; hasty, superficial
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curtail (v)
Definition
to cut short, as an activity; to shorten, abbreviate
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cynic (n) -
Definition
a person who thinks others act only in self-interest
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daunt (v) -
Definition
to dismay or take away the courage of; to cow or subdue
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dawdle (v) -
Definition
to waste time or spend it fruitlessly; to delay
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dearth (n) -
Definition
scarcity or lack; paucity
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debility (n) -
Definition
weakness, esp. after illness; infirmity, lack of strength
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decorum (n) +
Definition
correct or expected behavior; politeness, propriety, fitness
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decrepit (adj) -
Definition
worn out from age or overuse; weak, dilapidated, run-down
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deference (n)
Definition
honor or respect to an older or more experienced person; esteem
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degenerate (v) -
Definition
to sink into a lower or less useful state; to "go to pot" morally
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delineate (v)
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to show, outlines, portray accurately
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demeanor (n)
Definition
manner of handling yourself; comportment, bearing
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denotation (n)
Definition
the absolute literal meaning
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deplore (v) -
Definition
to regret exceedingly; to lament, bemoan
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deploy (v)
Definition
to arrange in an advantageous way
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depraved (adj) -
Definition
sinful or evil; perverted (morals)
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derelict (n) -
Definition
abandoned or neglected possession, often a ship; a person who cannot support himself, a bum
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derision (n) -
Definition
scorn or ridicule; "laughing down"
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derogatory (adj) -
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negatively critical, disparaging; "talking down"
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desecrate (v) -
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to defile or profane something sacred or very special
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desiccate (v)
Definition
to dry up, dehydrate; to wither away by dryness
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desist (v)
Definition
to cease or stop (doing something)
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desolate (adj) -
Definition
alone or deserted; downcast or sad; barren, lifeless
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despondent (adj) -
Definition
downcast, dejected, depressed
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