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SAT Vocab Words Week 2
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English
9th Grade
11/03/2011

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Atlas
Definition
A book or bound collection of maps
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Epicure
Definition
A person with refined taste, especially in food and drink
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Galvanize
Definition
To stimulate or urge, into action; to spur
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Jovial
Definition
Jolly, filled with good cheer
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Nemesis
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A) A source of harm or ruin, an opponent that can't be defeated
B) One who inflicts retribution or vengeance
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Pyrrhic Victory
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A victory that is offset by staggering losses or that comes at a huge price
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Quixotic
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Dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical
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Saturnine
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Gloomy and sad
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Sisyphean
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Requiring endless effort; without success or results
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Solecism
Definition
A) A nonstandard or improper use of language
B) A mistake in manners or behavior
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