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SAT Vocabulary
SAT vocabulary I have to memorize for 7th and 8th grade.
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English
8th Grade
04/09/2008

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acerbic
Definition

sharp tempered, bitter

 

"His harsh tone was acerbic."

 

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admonish
Definition

to reprimand

 

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aptly
Definition
expressed in a precisely suitable manner
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astute
Definition
keen in judgement, shrewd
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Cacophony
Definition

Jarring, unpleasant noise.

 

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caricature
Definition

exaggerated protrait

 

Example: This is a caricature of ....

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Circumspect
Definition
careful, cautious
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connotations
Definition

secondary meanings suggested by a word (vs. denotations.

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criteria (singular: criterion)
Definition
standards
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daunting
Definition

imtimidating

 

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Deleterious

Definition
Harmful
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erudition
Definition

deep learning

 

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Enticingly
Definition
Temptingly; attractively
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Facetious

Definition
Playfully humorous
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Impeccable
Definition
Flawless
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Impute
Definition

To attribute; ascribe

 

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ineptitude
Definition
incompetence, awkwardness
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Intrepid
Definition

Brave

 

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Foibles

Definition
Minor weaknesses 
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Neophyte
Definition
Beginner
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Nirvana
Definition

ideal condition of rest, harmony or joy

 

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obsolescent
Definition
becoming obsolete, no longer used
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obstinate
Definition
stubborn
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obtuse
Definition
stupid, dull
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Onerous
Definition

Burdensome; troublesome

 

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opaque
Definition

obscure, unintelligible

 

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ornithology
Definition
the scientific study of birds
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paragon
Definition
model of perfection
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pedagogical
Definition
related to teaching
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perambulate
Definition

to stroll

 

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perogative
Definition
exclusive right or privilege
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Perpetual
Definition

endless

 

Example: The perpetual machine is against the basic principles of physics.

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pretentious
Definition

making an extravagent show

 

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prodigious
Definition

exciting amazement or wonder; extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree

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ravine
Definition

deep, narrow gorge

 

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sarcasm
Definition
scornful remark
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scrupulous
Definition
very thorough
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somnolent
Definition
sleepy
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Supernal
Definition
Heavenly; celestial
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tome
Definition

book (usually big and scholary)

 

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Vaunted
Definition
Boasted about
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Verbatim

Definition
in exactly the same words
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charismatic
Definition
having great personal magnetism
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furtively
Definition

sneakily, stealthily

 

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bellicose
Definition
aggressive
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facile
Definition
easy, superfacial
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chimerical
Definition
imaginary, unreal
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enunciate
Definition
to pronouce clearly
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insipid
Definition

dull

 

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inane
Definition
senseless
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coerce
Definition
to force
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expostulation
Definition
scolding, reproof
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incessantly
Definition
continuously
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acme
Definition

highest point

 

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unadulterated
Definition
absolutely pure
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prodigy
Definition
highly gifted child
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Puerile
Definition

childish

 

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Predilection
Definition
preference, disposition
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Peregrinate
Definition

to wander from place to place

 

 

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Myriad
Definition
large number, innumerable
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Impassive
Definition

showing no emotion

 

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Enigmatic
Definition

deeply puzzling, mysterious

 

 

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