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Kagel SAT Vocab List 1-4
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10th Grade
10/07/2012

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Prodigious
Definition
Extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree.
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Noxious
Definition
Morally harmful, corrupting, injuring to health or physical being.
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Reprehensible
Definition
Blameworthy, deserving of rebuke.
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Adulation
Definition
Servile, flattery; excessive devotion to someone.
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Reciprocity
Definition
Mutual exchange, reciprocation, state or relation.
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Assuage
Definition
To make milder or less sever, relieve, ease.
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Acrimonious
Definition
Bitter in nature, speech, behavior; stinging.
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Apeture
Definition
An opening, hole, slit, crack, gap.
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Atrocity
Definition
Quality or state of being atrocious.
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Charlatan
Definition
Person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge/skill than they possess.
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Imperturable
Definition
Incapable of being upset.
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Vociterous
Definition
Crying out noisily.
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Tenacious
Definition
Holding fast, firm hold.
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Declinity
Definition
Downward slope of ground.
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Circuitous
Definition
Not direct.
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Affinity
Definition
Natural liking to person or thing.
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Ambiguous
Definition
Upon to or having several interpretations.
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Clandestine
Definition
Executed with secrecy or concealment.
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Provocative
Definition
Something that incites or instigates.
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Volition
Definition
Act of willing, choosing.
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Baneful
Definition
Destructive, pernicious.
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Capacious
Definition
Capable of holding much.
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Fastidious
Definition
Excessively particular, demanding.
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Antipathy
Definition
A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
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Impetuous
Definition
Of or pertaining to sudden or rash action.
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Expeditious
Definition
Promptness, quick.
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Indolent
Definition
Showing a disposition to avoid exertion.
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Tepid
Definition
Moderately warm, lukewarm.
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Vituperative
Definition
Nature of interpretation.
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Laud
Definition
Praise, show acceptance.
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Disconsolate
Definition
Unhappy, without consolation or comfort.
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Prevaricate
Definition
Speak or act in an evasive way.
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Insipid
Definition
Lacking flavor, interest, or vigor.
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Undaunted
Definition
Feeling or displaying no fear.
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Gregarious
Definition
Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.
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Copious
Definition
Pouring forth great amounts.
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Extraneous
Definition
Not being a vital part of or belonging to something.
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Indigenous
Definition
Belonging to a particular place.
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Invective
Definition
Marked by harsh insulting language.
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Austerity
Definition
Quality, severity of manner of life.
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