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RHHS SAT Prep - 21
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11th Grade
03/03/2010

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Innate
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existing in one from birth; inborn; native
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Grandiose
Definition
affectedly grand or important; pompous
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Indifferent
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without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic
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Disconcert
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to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle
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Allusion
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a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
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Salvage
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the act of saving anything from fire, danger, etc.
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Detachment
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1.the condition of being detached
2.freedom from prejudice or partiality
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Retroactive
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operative with respect to past occurrences, as a statute; retrospective
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Resolution
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a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group
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Repentant
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repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance
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Compliance
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the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding
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Repel
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to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.)
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Strident
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making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking
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Mundane
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of or pertaining to this world or earth as contrasted with heaven; worldly; earthly
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Substantiate
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to establish by proof or competent evidence
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Flaunt
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to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly
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Extol
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to praise highly; laud; eulogize
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Antidote
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a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc.
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Superfluous
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being more than is sufficient or required; excessive
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Flaw
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a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault
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Predilection
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a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference
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Distortion
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the state of being distorted or the relative degree or amount by which something is distorted or distorts
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Disparity
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lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference
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Flagrant
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shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring
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Elucidate
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to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain
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Commemorate
Definition
to serve as a memorial or reminder of
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