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PCAT Vocabulary
Vocabulary that is on the PCAT
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Undergraduate 1
08/10/2008
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Amplify
 Definition
increase,intensify
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Amulet
 Definition
ornament used as a charm against evil spirits
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Ample
 Definition
abundant,plentiful
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Anacrhonism
 Definition
something chronologically inappropriate
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Anachronistic
 Definition
outdated
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Analogous
 Definition
comparable,parallel
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Anarchy
 Definition
no government or law
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Anathema
 Definition
ban,curse
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Ancillary
 Definition
accessory,subordinate
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Anecdote
 Definition
short/funny account of an event
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Angular
 Definition
characterized by sharp angles
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Animation
 Definition
enthusiasm,excitement
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Animosity
 Definition
hatred,hostility
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Annul
 Definition
cancel
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Anodyne
 Definition
calms pain
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Anoint
 Definition
apply oil as sacred rite
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anomaly
 Definition
irregularity
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anonymity
 Definition
no name
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antagonist
 Definition
foe
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antecedent
 Definition
coming before in place or time
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antediluvian
 Definition
prehistoric
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antepenultimate
 Definition
third from last
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anterior
 Definition
preceding
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anthology
 Definition
collection of literary works
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Anthropomorphic
 Definition
attributing human qualities to non-humans
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antipathy
 Definition
dislike
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Antiquated
 Definition
outdated
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Antiquity
 Definition
ancient times
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Antithesis
 Definition
opposite
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Apathetic
 Definition
indifferent,unconcerned
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Apathy
 Definition
lack of feeling
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Aphasia
 Definition
inability to speak or use words
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Aphelion
 Definition
point in a planet's orbit that is farthest from the sun
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Aphorism
 Definition
old saying
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Apocryphal
 Definition
not genuine
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Apostate
 Definition
one who renounces a religious faith
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Apostrophe
 Definition
speech to the reader
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Apotheosis
 Definition
glorification
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Appease
 Definition
satisfy
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Approbation
 Definition
praise
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Appropriate
 Definition
to take possession of
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Aquatic
 Definition
living in water
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Arable
 Definition
suitable for cultivation
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Arbitrary
 Definition
depending on individual will
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Arbitrator
 Definition
mediator
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Arboreal
 Definition
relating to trees
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Arboretum
 Definition
place where trees are studied
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Arcane
 Definition
secret
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Archaic
 Definition
from an earlier time
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Archipelago
 Definition
large group of islands
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Ardent
 Definition
passionate
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Ardor
 Definition
great emotion or passion
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Arduous
 Definition
extremely difficult
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Arid
 Definition
extremely dry
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Arraign
 Definition
to call to court to answer a charge
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Arrogate
 Definition
to demand
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Arsenal
 Definition
ammunition storehouse
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Articulate
 Definition
well-spoken
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Artifact
 Definition
historical relic
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