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SAT List #3
SAT List #3
10
Communication
6th Grade
02/14/2012

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Term
1. static –
Definition
stationary or not moving
The stalled car was static in the road, causing a traffic jam.
Term
2. irrational –
Definition
unreasonable, unpredictable
The young man had an irrational reaction to being grounded, and he tore apart his room.
Term
3. dogmatic –
Definition
stubbornly opinionated
My best friend is dogmatic when it comes to religion, so we often argue about the truth.
Term
4. elusive –
Definition
tough to catch
Blue is an elusive runner when he gets out of the house, so we no longer go after him.
Term
5. facilitator –
Definition
a person who makes it easier to accomplish a task
Mrs. Kenney, Mr. Cooke, Mrs. Stillman and Mrs. Williams are the facilitators in communications class.
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6. redundant –
Definition
repetitive and unnecessary
My children are often redundant when I tell them they cannot do something.
Term
7. ironic –
Definition
unexpected
It was ironic that Annemarie thought she would not have to be
brave in Number the Stars.
Term
8. authoritarian –
Definition
like a dictator
Teenagers do not always respond to authoritarian leadership; they often respond better to negotiation.
Term
9. infamous –
Definition
famous in a negative way, notorious
Hitler and his Nazi party will always be considered infamous by most of the world.
Term
10. compromise –
Definition
to negotiate an agreement
Kenny and his family could not compromise on a movie last night.
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