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SAT: Vocab Words
Words to Know for the SAT's
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07/16/2009

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Term
Infraction
Definition

breach

violation

infringement

 

ex: infraction of the rules

Term
Adhere
Definition

to stay attatched

to stick/cling to

Term
Equitable
Definition

equity

fairness

Term
Novel
Definition

(adj.)

of a new kind

original

 

ex: a novel idea

Term
Plod
Definition

to proceed in a tediously slow manner

trudge

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Jettison
Definition

to cast overboard

throw off

discard

Term
Apprehend
Definition
arrest; understand, perceive
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Assail
Definition

to attack violently

assault

 

criticize

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Controvert
Definition

to argue against

dispute

deny

oppose

Term
Admissable
Definition
allowable
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Revere
Definition

to regaurd with respect tinged with awe

 

Ex: The child revered her mother.

Term
Chasten
Definition
to discipline, punish
Term
Enigmatic
Definition

perplexing

mysterious

Term
Rancor
Definition

bitter

hatred

malice

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Assiduous
Definition
constant
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Keen
Definition
acutely sensitive
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Winnow
Definition
to sort through
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