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SAT vocabulary terms
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10/02/2004

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abash (verb)
Definition
To make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert
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amenable (adj.)
Definition
Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; willing.
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augur (verb)
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To predict, especially from signs or omens; foretell.
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auspicious (adj.)
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being of good omen; propitious, also: marked by success; prosperous
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congenial (adj.)
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Having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : KINDRED
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contumely (adv.)
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harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt; also : an instance of such language or treatment
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demeanor (noun)
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behavior toward others : outward manner
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discerning (adj.)
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showing insight and understanding : DISCRIMINATING
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deportment (noun)
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the manner in which one conducts oneself : BEHAVIOR
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edifice (noun)
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BUILDING; especially : a large or massive structure
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efficacy (noun)
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the power to produce an effect
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eminence (noun)
Definition
A position of great distinction or superiority
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grievous (adj.)
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Causing grief, pain, or anguish
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hypocrisy (noun)
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The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness.
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ignominious (adj.)
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marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : DISHONORABLE
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impediment (noun)
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Something that impedes; a hindrance or obstruction.
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indubitable (adj.)
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Too apparent to be doubted; unquestionable.
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infer (verb)
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To conclude from evidence or premises; To reason from circumstance: surmise; To hint: imply; To draw inferences.
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lurid (adj.)
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Causing shock or horror; gruesome.
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malefactor (noun)
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One that has committed a crime; a criminal.
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peremptory (adj.)
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Putting an end to all debate or action.
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phantasmagoric (adj.)
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a. A fantastic sequence of haphazardly associative imagery, as seen in dreams or fever. b. A constantly changing scene composed of numerous elements.
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physiognomy (noun)
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1 : the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
2 : the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character by their configuration or expression
3 : external aspect; also : inner character or quality revealed outwardly
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pillory (noun)
Definition
a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
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prefigure (verb)
Definition
to picture or imagine beforehand : FORESEE
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sojourn (noun)
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a temporary stay
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successive (adj.)
Definition
following in order : following each other without interruption
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sumptuary (adj.)
Definition
controling personal behavior on moral or religious grounds
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transgress (verb)
Definition
To go beyond or over (a limit or boundary); exceed or overstep also, To act in violation of (the law, for example).
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evanescent (adj.)
Definition
Vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor.
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apprehension (noun)
Definition
the act or power of perceiving or comprehending
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ascetic (noun)
Definition
A person who renounces material comforts and leads a life of austere self-discipline, especially as an act of religious devotion.
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assimilate (verb)
Definition
To incorporate and absorb into the mind
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avail (verb)
Definition
To be of use or advantage to; help
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aver (verb)
Definition
To affirm positively; declare.
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caprice (noun)
Definition
An impulsive change of mind.
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delude (verb)
Definition
To deceive the mind or judgment of
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effectual (adj.)
Definition
Producing or sufficient to produce a desired effect; fully adequate.
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emolument (noun)
Definition
Payment for an office or employment; compensation.
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exhort (verb)
Definition
To urge by strong, often stirring argument, admonition, advice, or appeal
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feign (verb)
Definition
To give a false appearance of also, its archaic term means To invent or imagine
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imbibe (verb)
Definition
To absorb or take in as if by drinking
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incredulous (adj.)
Definition
Skeptical; disbelieving
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insidious (adj.)
Definition
Working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner
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inscrutable (adj.)
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Difficult to fathom or understand; impenetrable.
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mien (noun)
Definition
Bearing or manner, especially as it reveals an inner state of mind
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morbid (noun)
Definition
Of, relating to, or caused by disease; pathological or diseased.
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penitent (adj.)
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Feeling or expressing remorse for one's misdeeds or sins.
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progenitor (noun)
Definition
A direct ancestor.
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purport (verb)
Definition
To have or present the often false appearance of being or intending
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remonstrate (verb)
Definition
To say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof.
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repugnance (noun)
Definition
Extreme dislike or aversion.
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requite (verb)
Definition
To make repayment or return for
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retribution (noun)
Definition
justly deserved; recompense
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revile (verb)
Definition
To assail with abusive language; vituperate
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sanctify (verb)
Definition
To set apart for sacred use; consecrate also, To make holy; purify.
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succor (noun)
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Assistance in time of distress; relief.
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suffice (verb)
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To meet present needs or requirements; be sufficient
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superfluous (adj.)
Definition
Being beyond what is required or sufficient.
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talisman (noun)
Definition
An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
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tangible (adj.)
Definition
Possible to touch.
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tempestuous (adj.)
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Of, relating to, or resembling a furious agitation, commotion, or uproar, a tempest.
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vie (verb)
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To strive for victory or superiority; contend. (It's archaic term means to offer in competition; match.
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vivify (verb)
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To give or bring life to; animate
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voluptuous (adj.)
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Giving, characterized by, or suggesting ample, unrestrained pleasure to the senses
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ponderous
Definition
Having great weight; Lacking grace or fluency; labored and dull
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inauspicious
Definition
Not favorable; not auspicious.
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physiognomies
Definition
The art of judging human character from facial features.
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indubitably
Definition
Too apparent to be doubted; unquestionable.
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venerable
Definition
Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position also, Worthy of reverence, especially by religious or historical association
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ignominious
Definition
Marked by shame or disgrace
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cloister
Definition
A place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion.
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visage
Definition
The face or facial expression of a person; countenance.
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manifest
Definition
Clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious.
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sagacity
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The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom.
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eminent
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Towering or standing out above others; prominent
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pervaded
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To be present throughout; permeate.
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amenable
Definition
Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; willing.
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efficacy
Definition
Power or capacity to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.
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exhortation
Definition
A speech or discourse that encourages, incites, or earnestly advises.
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eldritch
Definition
Strange or unearthly; eerie.
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