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SAT Vocab Sets 7-9
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English
11th Grade
04/09/2014

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Bumptious
Definition
Presumptuously, obtusely, & noisily self assertive
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Cite
Definition
To refer or call upon
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Consonant
Definition
Being in non-conflicting agreement
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Gibe
Definition
To taunt or tease
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Repartee
Definition
A quick or witty reply or conversation
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Rudiment
Definition
A basic principle, fundamental skill, something unformed or undeveloped
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Sanction
Definition
A formal decree or oath, giving permission
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Satiate
Definition
To satisfy fully or too much
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Subservient
Definition
Useful in an inferior capacity, very submissive
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Vivacious
Definition
Lively in temper, conduct, or spirit
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Comely
Definition
Having a pleasing appearance
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Decadence
Definition
A period of moral decline
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Erroneous
Definition
Containing or characterized by error
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Flaunt
Definition
To show off on display
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Hypercritical
Definition
Excessively critical
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Irascible
Definition
Marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
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Miscreant
Definition
One who behaves criminally or viciously
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Ostentatious
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Marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy
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Pretentious
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Exaggeratedly important
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Stereotype
Definition
A generalization about all members of a group
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Abridge
Definition
To shorten or diminish
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Emendation
Definition
An alteration designed to correct or improve
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Finality
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The condition of being irrevocable, settled, or complete
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Garrulous
Definition
Rambling, tedious, annoyingly talkative
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Impromptu
Definition
Composed without previous preparation, spur of the moment
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Invoke
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To call forth, to bring about
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Lucrative
Definition
Producing wealth
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Shrew
Definition
Mole type of rodent, scolding woman, to curse
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Supercilious
Definition
Coolly and patronizingly haughty
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Verbose
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