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SAT vocab words
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General Vocab
7th Grade
10/11/2009

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Writhe
Definition
to cause twist or bend
Wild horses writhe when cowboys ride
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Pedestrian
Definition
ordinary
Pedestrian pedestrians
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Ambivalence
Definition
indecision experiencing contradictory emotions
Ambivalence with two ambulances.
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Elocution
Definition
the art of public speaking
Elocution is a good way to postpone an execution
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Ablution
Definition
a cleansing with water or other liquid
The solution too a baby's ablution.
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Edification
Definition
enlighten, instruct
Ed getting some edification on vacation
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Pinion
Definition
bind the wings as not to fly
the pins pinioned the wings
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Carrion
Definition
dead and rotting flesh
Carrion carry on luggage
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Attrition
Definition
a gradual reduction or weakening
Over-fishin' can lead to attrition
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Kismet
Definition
fate
Kiss me baby, its kismet
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