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SAT vocab words 3
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English
9th Grade
11/06/2007

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Term
disreputability
Definition
1.not reputable; having a bad reputation
2.discreditable; dishonorable.
3.shabby or shoddy; of poor quality or condition
Term
inextricably
Definition
–adjective
1.from which one cannot extricate oneself: an inextricable maze.
2.incapable of being disentangled, undone, loosed, or solved: an inextricable knot.
3.hopelessly intricate, involved, or perplexing: inextricable confusion.
Term
debauchery
Definition
noun, plural -er·ies.
1.excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance.
2.Archaic. seduction from duty, allegiance, or virtue.
Term
impregnable
Definition
adverb
—Synonyms 1. invulnerable. 1, 2. See invincible. 2. unassailable.
—Antonyms 1. vulnerable.
Term
balminess 
Definition
–adjective,
1.mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather.
2.having the qualities of balm; aromatic; fragrant: balmy leaves.
3.producing balm: balmy plants; a balmy shrub.
4.Informal. crazy; foolish; eccentric
Term
pugnaciously
Definition
–adjective
inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
Term
benevolent
Definition
–adjective
1.characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
2.desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni.
3.intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution.
Term
officiousness
Definition
–adjective
1.objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.
2.marked by or proceeding from such forwardness: officious interference.
3.Obsolete. ready to serve; obliging.
Term
vanquished
Definition
  1. To defeat or conquer in battle; subjugate.
  2. To defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition.
  3. To overcome or subdue (an emotion, for example); suppress
Term
incurious
Definition
–adjective
1.not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent.
2.Archaic. lacking care or attention; careless; negligent.
3.Archaic. deficient in interest or novelty.
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