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SAT WORDS
5000 helpful sat words
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Language - English
9th Grade
01/12/2008

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