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Vocab Lesson 14
This is Vocabulary for Lesson 14 of the 2nd SAT vocab book
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12th Grade
05/22/2013

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Term
protogé
Definition

a person under the guidance or training of another

 

syn: apprentice

 

ant: mentor

Term
indiscernable
Definition

difficult or impossible to discern or perceive

 

syn: imperceptible; indistinguishable; subtle

 

ant: evident; noticeable; obvious

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virulent
Definition

extremely infectious or poisonous

 

syn: venomous; toxic

 

ant: harmless

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phlegmatic
Definition

calm and unintentional

 

syn: apathetic; cold; unfeeling

 

ant: lively; excited

Term
artisan
Definition
a skilled manual worker; a craftperson
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reciprocate
Definition

to give in response to recieving something

 

syn: match

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tenable
Definition

rationally defensible

 

syn: sound; viable; credible

 

ant: questionable; unbelievable

Term
boondoggle
Definition
an unecessary, wasteful work or project
Term
curmudgeon
Definition

a stubborn, ill-tempored person

 

syn: grouch; bellyacher; killjoy

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moiety
Definition

a portion or part of something

 

syn: division; piece

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inculcate
Definition
to impress upon or teach someone by repittion
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fiduciary
Definition
relating to the governing or property or estate on behalf of others
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repugnant
Definition

offensive; repulsive

 

syn: abhorrent; abnoxious

 

ant: appealing; enjoyable; nice

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opprobrium
Definition

disgrace; extreme dishonor

 

syn: obliquy; ignominy; shame

 

ant: esteem; honor; respect

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potentiate
Definition

a monarch; one who has great power

 

syn: soverign; magnate; king

 

ant: peasant; plebian; serf

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