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SAT Vocab
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General Vocab
12th Grade
10/20/2008

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Imperical
Definition
Based on observation: imperical reasoning.
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Revitalized
Definition
Given life.
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Iridescent
Definition
Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful in effect or appearance.
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Vacuous
Definition
Devoid of matter; empty.
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Vitriolic
Definition
Bitterly scathing; caustic: vitriolic criticism.
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Candid
Definition
Completely honest, straightforward.
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Didactic
Definition
Instructive.
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Insinuate
Definition
To imply or communicate stealthily.
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Lucid
Definition
Easily understood, clear.
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Incoherent
Definition
Lacking cohesion or connection.
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Acumen
Definition
Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgement of insight.
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Adroit
Definition
Dextrous; deft (able).
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Ascertain
Definition
To find out, as through investigation or experimentation.
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Astute
Definition
Shrewd, clever.
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Circumspect
Definition
Careful; prudent; discreet.
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Disseminate
Definition
To scatter widely (like seeds).
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Erudition
Definition
Deep, extensive learning.
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Pedantic
Definition
Excessively concerned with book learning and formal rules.
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Perspicacious
Definition
Shrewd, clear-sighted
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Shrewd
Definition
Sharp; keen.
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Pragmatic
Definition
Practical.
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Precocious
Definition
Exhibiting unusually early intellectual aptitude or maturity.
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Prospectous
Definition
Formal proposal.
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Rudimentary
Definition
Basic; elementary, in the earliest stages of development.
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