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SAT Vocab
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78
Education
11th Grade
12/19/2011

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Diminutive
Definition
Very small
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Trivial
Definition
Unimportant; insignificant; minor everyday details
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Minutiae
Definition
Unimportant; insignificant; minor everyday details
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Exhort
Definition
To encourage; urge; give a pep talk
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Implore
Definition
To encourage; urge; give a pep talk
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Antipathy
Definition
Strong dislike; state of detesting someone
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Animosity
Definition
Strong dislike; state of detesting someone
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Rancor
Definition
Strong dislike; state of detesting someone
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Enmity
Definition
Strong dislike; state of detesting someone
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Digress
Definition
To depart from a subject; wander; ramble
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Tenacious
Definition
Showing great determination in holding on to something that is valued
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Indulgent
Definition
Overly tolerant; excessively generous
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Divisive
Definition
To create disunity or dissension; to break up into opposing factions or groups
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Polarize
Definition
To create disunity or dissension; to break up into opposing factions or groups
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Nebulous
Definition
Vague; cloudy; misty; lacking a fully developed form
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Analogy
Definition
A similarity or likeness
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Analogous
Definition
A similarity or likeness
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Fleeting
Definition
Very brief; lasting for a short time
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Ephemeral
Definition
Very brief; lasting for a short time
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Penchant
Definition
A liking or preference for something; an INCLINATION
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Predilection
Definition
A liking or preference for something; an INCLINATION
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Capricious
Definition
Very changeable; fickle; having constantly-shifting moods
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Mercurial
Definition
Very changeable; fickle; having constantly-shifting moods
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Boorish
Definition
Vulgar; characterized by crude behavior and bad manners
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Uncouth
Definition
Vulgar; characterized by crude behavior and bad manners
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Crass
Definition
Vulgar; characterized by crude behavior and bad manners
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Indignant
Definition
Characterized by outrage at something that is perceived as unjust
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Innuendo
Definition
An insinuation; a veiled reference
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Thwart
Definition
To stop, frustrate, prevent
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Stymie
Definition
To stop, frustrate, prevent
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Adroit
Definition
To have or show great skill; DEXTEROUS; nimble
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Deft
Definition
To have or show great skill; DEXTEROUS; nimble
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Adept
Definition
To have or show great skill; DEXTEROUS; nimble
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Admonish
Definition
To caution; to warn against another to a voice a course of action
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Incontrovertible
Definition
Indisputable; beyond doubt
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Voracious
Definition
A huge appetite that cannot be satisfied; INSATIABLE
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Ravenous
Definition
A huge appetite that cannot be satisfied; INSATIABLE
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Callous
Definition
Emotionally hardened; insensitive; unfeeling
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Intrepid
Definition
Courageous, resolute, and fearless
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Undaunted
Definition
Courageous, resolute, and fearless
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Nonchalant
Definition
Having an air of casual indifference
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Convoluted
Definition
Winding, twisting, and therefore difficult to understang; intricate
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Itinerant
Definition
Traveling from place to place; NOT SEDENTARY
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Poignant
Definition
Moving; touching; heartrending
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Impetus
Definition
A stimulus or encouragement that results in increased activity
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Bucolic
Definition
Refer to charming, unspoiled countryside
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Rustic
Definition
Refer to charming, unspoiled countryside
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Pastoral
Definition
Refer to charming, unspoiled countryside
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Equanimity
Definition
Calmness; composure; even-tempered; poise
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Unflappable
Definition
Calmness; composure; even-tempered; poise
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Panache
Definition
Great vigor and energy (in artistic performance and composition)
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Verve
Definition
Great vigor and energy (in artistic performance and composition)
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Flamboyant
Definition
Great vigor and energy (in artistic performance and composition)
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Provocative
Definition
Provoking discussion and stimulating controversy
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Placid
Definition
Calm or quiet; SERENE
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Fortuitous
Definition
Having unexpected good fortune
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Dispel
Definition
To drive away; scatter; EX): To dispel a misconception
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Amalgam
Definition
A mixture; blend, combination of different elements
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Viable
Definition
Capable of being accomplished; possible
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Feasible
Definition
Capable of being accomplished; possible
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Anguish
Definition
Agonizing physical or mental pain; torment
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Intemperate
Definition
Lacking restraint; excessive
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Temperate
Definition
Exercising moderation and restraint
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Superficial
Definition
Shallow; concerned with surface appearances
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Laud
Definition
To praise; applaud
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Extol
Definition
To praise; applaud
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Tout
Definition
To praise; applaud
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Acclaim
Definition
To praise; applaud
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Dismissive
Definition
Showing indifference or disregard; to reject
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Disparage
Definition
Belittle
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Pompous
Definition
Filled with excessive self-importance; PRETENTIOUS
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Cryptic
Definition
Having a hidden meaning; mysterious
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Subtle
Definition
A small gradual change
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Disparity
Definition
An inequality; a gap; an imbalance
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Curtail
Definition
To cut short or reduce
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Innocuous
Definition
Harmless; not likely to give offense or to arouse strong feelings or hostility
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Diatribe
Definition
Angry speech
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Tirade
Definition
A bitter abusive denunciation; a thunderous verbal attack
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