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Details Title: SAT VOCABULARY Description: Preparation for the SAT Total Flash Cards: 30 Created: 01/24/2008 09:43:04	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Candid Definition Completely honest; straightforward   Let's be candid, Buffy is the greatest tv show ever! Term Conjecture Definition Inference; guesswork   "Buffy, you do not have all the facts yet.  Your belief that Spike is good is pure conjecture at this point.  Do some more digging!" Term Didactic Definition Instructive   Giles' book collection was didactic, Willow learned all about the Orb of Thesela. Term Euphemism Definition A mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term.   Example:  Buffy passed away at the end of one season.  "Passed away" is a euphemism for dying. Term Extrapolate Definition To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information.   We know that Angel killed Ms. Calinder, and we know that Giles love Ms. Calinder.  From this, we can extrapolate his intention and location - he is going to Angel's place to kill him. Term Incoherent Definition Lacking cohesion or connection.   Cordelia's rant about Zander kissing Willow was so incoherent that Buffy asked her to slow down and repeat herself. Term Insinuate Definition To imply or communicate stealthily.   Zander insinuated that he loved Buffy, but he never came out and said it. Term Lucid Definition Easily understood; clear.   After Giles provided a lucid explanation of the situation, we all knew what had to be done. Term Rhetoric Definition The art of using language effectively and persuasively.   With Giles' extensive education and experience, he is an expert in the art of rhetoric. Term Acumen Definition Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgement or insight   Willow's computer acumen was so well respected that Giles left the research on the judge up to her. Term Adroit Definition dexterous;deft   Buffy is an adroit slayer when she handles Mr. pointy so well. Term Ascertain Definition To find out, as through investigation or experimentation.   Buffy ascertained too late that Angel's message was a trap for the scooby gang rather than for her. Term Astute Definition Shrewd;clever   It was very astute of Xandar to mention the crayon box to Dark Willow as she was about to destroy the world. Term Circumspect Definition Careful;prudent;discreet.   Giles urged everyone to be circumspect about Buffy's true identity as the vampire slayer while at school. Term Disseminate Definition To scatter widely;as in sowing seed   The news that Harry was dating Ginny disseminated quickly throughout Hogwarts. Term Erudition Definition Deep,extensive learning   Giles' erudition was so extensive that he could answer any demon question posed to him. Term Husbandry Definition The application of scientific principles to agriculture, especially to animal breeding.   Demon husbandry is something none of us would like developed! Term Pedantic Definition Excessively concerned with book learning and formal rules.   Gile's pedantic behavior become very annoying, he would never pass up the chance to correct our grammar and pronounciation of sacred texts. Term Perspicacious Definition Shrewd;clear-sighted   Spike's perspicacious mind allowed him to ignore the First's messages and do what was right. Term Pragmatic Definition Practical   Willow urged buffy to be pragmatic, and not run into the trap all by herself. Term Precocious Definition exhibiting unusually early intellectual aptitude or maturity.   Ali Lehr was such a precocious child that she once solved the math puzzle before the adults even started! Term Prospectus Definition formal proposal   I received a formal prospectus from Longwood to become a professor in Farmville. Term Rudimentary Definition basic;elementary;in the earliest stages of development.   Willow's rudimentary wicca skills prevented her from doing much beyond moving a pencil with her mind. Term abstruse Definition difficult to understand   Gile's lecture on demonology was so abstruse we left without any insight into the beast we were about to face. Term callous Definition emotionally hardened;unfeeling   Xandar's callous remark about Angel hurt Buffy very much. Term convoluted Definition intricate;complex   Buffy's plan to kill the first was so convoluted that it left everyone confused and worried. Term enigma Definition a puzzle, myster, or riddle   In the first two seasons, Angel was an enigma waiting to be better understood. Term inscrutable Definition difficult to fathom or understand;impenetrable   Buffy's romance with Spike was so inscrutable to her friends that they began to distance themselves from her. Term reticent Definition inclined to keep silent;reserved   I would argue that Angel was the most reticent character in Buffy.  Who would you choose? Term staid Definition unemotional;serious   The leader of the watcher's council was often staid.