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Phobia - Flocabulary
SAT Words from the Song "Phobia" from Flocabulary's Hip-Hop Approach to SAT Vocabulary
39
Language - English
11th Grade
09/25/2006

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Term
daunting
Definition
(adj.) - intimidating
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feral
Definition
"(adj.) - savage, wild, untamed"
Term
abhor
Definition
"(v.) - to hate, loathe"
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destitute
Definition
(adj.) - impoverished
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abject
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(adj.) - of the most miserable or contemptible kind
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domicile
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"(n.) - a residence, a home"
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derelict
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"(adj.) - run-down, abandoned"
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defunct
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(adj.) - no longer used or existing
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requisition
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"(n.) - a demand for goods, often by an authority"
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renovate
Definition
"(v.) - to restore, return to original state"
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affluent
Definition
"(adj.) - rich, wealthy"
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raze
Definition
(v.) - to demolish
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reprehensible
Definition
(adj.) - deserving of criticism
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dilapidated
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(adj.) - in a state of disrepair
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exacerbate
Definition
"(v.) - to make more violent, intense"
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pacify
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"(v.) - to sooth, ease"
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allay
Definition
"(v.) - to soothe, assuage"
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assuage
Definition
" (v.) - to ease, pacify"
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anxiety
Definition
(n.) - uneasiness
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sedate
Definition
"(v.) - to calm, soothe"
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sobriety
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"(n.) - moderation from excess, or calm tranquility"
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agoraphobia
Definition
(n.) - an abnormal fear of open or public places
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claustrophobia
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(n.) - an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces
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diaphanous
Definition
"(adj.) - transparent, light, airy"
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harrowing
Definition
" (adj.) - agonizing, distressing"
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strenuous
Definition
(adj.) - requiring tremendous strength or energy
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canvas
Definition
(n.) - a piece of cloth on which an artist paints
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ascetic
Definition
" (n.) - one who practices restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious"
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quaint
Definition
(adj.) - old-fashioned
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reel
Definition
(v.) - to be thrown off balance or feel dizzy
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redoubtable
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"(adj.) - formidable, commanding respect"
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formidable
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(adj.) - arousing fear or alarm
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austere
Definition
"(adj.) - very bare, bleak, simple"
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taciturn
Definition
(adj.) - not inclined to talk
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enervate
Definition
"(v.) - to weaken, make weary"
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abscond
Definition
(v.) - to sneak away and hide
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desolate
Definition
"(adj.) - deserted, lifeless"
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despondent
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"(adj.) - discouraged, hopeless, depressed"
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forlorn
Definition
" (adj.) - lonely, hopeless"
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