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SAT vocab #2
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English
12th Grade
10/11/2010

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Affirmation
Definition
The assertion that something is true or exists
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Anarchist
Definition
A person who promotes disorder or excites revolt against established rule or law.
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Brevity
Definition
Shortness of duration; briefness
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Compliance
Definition
Act of conforming, acquiescing or yielding to standards
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Conciliatory
Definition
Attempt to make compatible.
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Discerning
Definition
Showing good or outstanding judgment.
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Disinclination
Definition
Reluctance; unwilling
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Divergent
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Differing
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Esoteric
Definition
Private; secret; confidential; understood by a select few
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Innocuous
Definition
Harmeless
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Intractable
Definition
Not easily controlled or directed; stubborn
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Lethargic
Definition
Drowsy; Sluggish
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Nurture
Definition
To bring up; train; educate
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Ponderous
Definition
Of great weight
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Recluse
Definition
Hermit; person who lives in seclusion
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Rectify
Definition
To correct; make right
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Stagnant
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Not flowing; still
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Sycophant
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Self seeking; servile flatterer
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Turbulence
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Violent disorder
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Venerate
Definition
At regard or treat with reverence
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