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Unit 1
SAT Vocab
91
English
11th Grade
01/06/2014

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Concise
Definition
Brief and to the point
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Laconic
Definition
Disposed to using few words
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Succinct
Definition
Spoken or written in a clear and precise manner
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Brusque
Definition
Rudely abrupt
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Abridge
Definition
To shorten a written text
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Brevity
Definition
Quality of succinct expression
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Conspire
Definition
To plan together secretly to commit an illegal act
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Concur
Definition
To agree
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Concord
Definition
A state of harmony
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Congenital
Definition
Existing at birth
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Schism
Definition
A division into political or religious factions (a small organized dissenting group within a large one)
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Incisive
Definition
Having or incicating keen insight
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Judicious
Definition
Showing sound judgment
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Adjudicate
Definition
To hear and judge a case
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Astute
Definition
Keen
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Scrutinize
Definition
To examine carefully
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Pragmatic
Definition
Concerned with prsctical outcomes
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Perjure
Definition
To lie under oath
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Prudent
Definition
Using good judgement
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Jurisprudence
Definition
The science or philosophy of law
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Jurisdiction
Definition
The sphere of authority or control
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Adjure
Definition
To command solemnly, as under oath
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Adjudge
Definition
To determine based upon law
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Acumen
Definition
Keenness of judgement
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Inscrutable
Definition
Beyond comprehension or examination
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Allegation
Definition
A formal accusation
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Eloquent
Definition
Well spoken
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Loquacious
Definition
Very talkative
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Circumlocution
Definition
Evasive speech; talking around the subject
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Colloquial
Definition
Conversational; using everyday language
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Grandiloquent
Definition
Speaking in a pompous manner
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Elocution
Definition
Expressive delivery of public speech
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Garrulous
Definition
Talkative
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Pontificate
Definition
To speak pompously
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Verbose
Definition
Wordy
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Verbatim
Definition
Word of word
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Ineffable
Definition
Unable to be expressed in words
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Tangential
Definition
Only superfically relevant; off topic
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Tout
Definition
To promote or praise energetically
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Anecdote
Definition
A short and often humorous story
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Discursive
Definition
Straying from the topic
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Benefactor
Definition
One who supports or helps another
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Benign
Definition
Harmless
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Benevolent
Definition
Kind; considerate
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Benediction
Definition
An expression of good wishes
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Euphemism
Definition
The substitution of an inoffensive term for an offensive one (journalist)
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Eulogy
Definition
A praising tribute (like a speech in praise of a person at the funeral)
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Ingratiate
Definition
To put oneself in good favor with another (by trying to please them)
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Beneficiary
Definition
One who receives benefits
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Gratuity
Definition
A small payment in gratitude (ex: tip to a waiter)
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Gratis
Definition
Free of charge
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Gratify
Definition
To please
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Euphoria
Definition
A feeling of extreme happiness
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Euphonious
Definition
Sweet sounding
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Immutable
Definition
Unchangeable
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Metamorphosis
Definition
A transformation
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Rupture
Definition
To break open (ex: when a pipe breaks)
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Transmute
Definition
To transform
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Amorphous
Definition
Lacking shape: changeable in form
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Mercurial
Definition
Erratic; subject to wild changes in character (fast temper)
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Protean
Definition
Capable of assuming different forms
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Mutate
Definition
To change form
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Fickle
Definition
Likely to change poinion unpredictably
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Fluctuate
Definition
To vary irregularly
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Vacillate
Definition
To change one's mind repeatedly
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Revamp
Definition
To revise; to renovste
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Amend
Definition
To improve; to remove the faults of
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Hackneyed
Definition
Overused
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Mundane
Definition
Ordinary; typical
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Vacuous
Definition
Lacking substance
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Prosaic
Definition
Unimaginative; ordinary
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Insipid
Definition
Uninteresting; dull; without flavor
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Banal
Definition
Ordinary; trivial
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Pedestrian
Definition
Commonplace; ordinary
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Dormant
Definition
Inactive; sleeping
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Unanimous
Definition
In full agreement
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Uniform
Definition
Unvarying; always the same
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Equanimity
Definition
The quality of being even-tempered
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Magnanimous
Definition
Noble of heart; generous; forgiving
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Sanguine
Definition
Cherrfully optimistic
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Phlegmatic
Definition
Sluggish
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Melancholy
Definition
Sad; depressed
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Choleric
Definition
Easily angered
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Recalcitrant
Definition
Stubbornly resistant to authority
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Lethargic
Definition
Sluggish; dully apathetic
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Splenetic
Definition
Irritable; easily angered
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Querulous
Definition
Disposed to complaining
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Dolorous
Definition
Marking by or expressive of sorrow or pain
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Animosity
Definition
Hostility; ill-will
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Pusillanimous
Definition
Cowardly
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Lassitude
Definition
Feeling of weakness or listlessness
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