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Details Title: SAT WORDS Description: 5000 helpful sat words Total Flash Cards: 70 Created: 01/12/2008 11:49:34	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 Abase Definition to lower in position or estimation Term Abbess Definition The lady superior of a nunnery Term Abbey Definition a group of buildings which form a house of a society of monks or nuns Term abbot Definition the superior of a community of monks Term abdicate Definition to give up Term abdomen Definition in mammals, the belly Term abdominal Definition of, or pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen Term abduction Definition the carrying away of a person, without their consent or will Term abed Definition in a bed, or on a bed Term aberration Definition deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course Term abet Definition to aid, promote, or encourage the commision of an offense Term abeyance Definition the state of suspension or temporary inaction Term abhorrence Definition the state of detesting extremely Term abhorrent Definition very repungent;hateful Term abidance Definition an abiding Term abject Definition sunk to a low condition Term abjure Definition to recant, to renounce, repudiate under oath Term able-bodied Definition competent for physical service Term ablution Definition a washing or clensing; especially for the body Term abnigate Definition to renounce Term abnormal Definition not conmfirmed to the ordinary rule or standard Term abomiable Definition very hateful Term abominate Definition to hate violently Term abomination Definition a very detestable act or promise Term aboriginal Definition unsophisticated; primitive Term aborigines Definition the original of earliest known inhabitant of a country Term Above-board Definition without concealment, fraud, or trickery Term abrade Definition to wear away the surface or some part of by friction Term abrasion Definition that which is rubbed off Term abridge Definition to make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles Term abridgement Definition a condensed form of a book or play Term abrogate Definition to abolish; repeal Term abrupt Definition beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break Term abscess Definition collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body Term abscission Definition the act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation Term abscond Definition to depart suddenly and secretly Term absence Definition the fact of not being present or available Term absent-minded Definition lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business Term absolution Definition forgiveness, or passing over of offenses Term absolve Definition to free from sin or its penalties Term absorb Definition to drink in or suck up Term absorption Definition the act or process of absorbing Term abstain Definition to keep oneself back from doing something or using something Term abstemious Definition characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink or food Term abstinence Definition self denial Term abstruse Definition dealing with matters difficult to be understood Term absurd Definition inconsistent with reason or common sense Term abundant Definition plentiful Term abusive Definition employing harsh words or ill treatment Term abut Definition to touch at the end or boundary line Term abyss Definition bottomless gulf Term academic Definition of or pertaining to an academy, college, or university Term academician Definition a member of an academy of art, literature, or science Term academy Definition an institution where the higher branch of learning are taught Term accede Definition to agree Term accelerate Definition to move faster Term accept Definition to take when offered Term access Definition a way to approach or entrance; passage Term accessible Definition approachable Term accession Definition Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government Term accessory Definition a person or thing that aids a personal agent Term acclaim Definition to otter with a shout Term accommodate Definition to flourish something as a kindness or favor Term accompaniment Definition A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part Term accompanist Definition one who or that which accompanies Term accompany Definition to go with, or to be associated with, as a companion Term accomplice Definition an associate in wrong-doing Term accomplish Definition to bring to pass Term accordion Definition a portable free-reed musical instrument Term accost Definition to speak to