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SAT Vocab Set 3
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25
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11th Grade
08/28/2010

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Abhor
Definition
To regard with horror or detestation
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Baffling
Definition
To confuse, bewilder, or perplex
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Brainchild
Definition
A product of one's creative work or thought
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Coerce
Definition
To compel by force, intimidation, or authority
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Contentious
Definition
Tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome
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Debunk
Definition
To expose as being false 
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Detractor
Definition
To draw away or divert; distract
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Effusive
Definition
Unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve; pouring out; overlow
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Flamboyant
Definition
Strikingly bold or brilliant; showy
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Gleaned
Definition
Gather, as of natural products
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Happenstance
Definition
A chance happening or event
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Improvisational
Definition
An act of improvising
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Judicious
Definition
Having, or characterized by, good judgeent or sound thinking
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Lackadaisical
Definition
Without interest, vigor, or determination
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Levity
Definition
Lightness of mind, character, or behavior
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Monotony
Definition
Wearisome uniformity or lack of variety
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Munificence
Definition
Extremely liberal in giving; very generous
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Orator
Definition
A person who delivers an oration
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Partisan
Definition
An adherent or supporter, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance
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Pompous
Definition
Characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance
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Profusion
Definition
Abundance; abundant quantity
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Riveting
Definition
To fasten or fix firmly
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Supercillious
Definition
Arrogantly superior
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Underscored
Definition
Stressed, emphasized
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Watershed
Definition
The region or area drained by a river
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