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SAT Vocab A
Vocabulary
34
Language - English
12th Grade
12/06/2012

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Term
Abase
Definition

Verb

To lower in position, estimation

ie. Degrade

Term
Abbess
Definition

Noun

The superior lady at a nursery

Term
Abbey
Definition

Noun

A building where nuns and monks reside

Term
Abbot
Definition

Noun

A superior of a community of monks (head monk)

Term
Abdicate
Definition

Verb

To give up power or position

Term
Abdomen
Definition

Noun

Visceral cavity between diaphragm and the pelvic floor (belly)

Term
Abdominal
Definition

Noun

Related to the abdomen

Term
Abduction
Definition

Noun

Carry away a person against their will

Term
Abed
Definition

Adverb

In bed or on a bed

Term
Aberration
Definition

Noun

Strange or unusual

Term
Abet
Definition

Verb

Aid/Promote a (Crime/Offense)

Term
Abeyance
Definition

Noun

State of suspension

Term
Abhorrence
Definition

Noun

Detesting extremely (Extreme Hate)

Term
Abhorrent
Definition

Adjective

Hateful

Term
Abidance
Definition

Noun

An abiding (abide)

Term
Abject
Definition

Adjective

Sunk to a low condition

Term
Abjure
Definition

Verb

Renounce, repudiate under oath

Term
Able-bodied
Definition

Adjective

Competent for Physical Service

Term
Ablution
Definition

Noun

Washing/Cleansing of body

Term
Abnegate
Definition

Verb

To renounce (a right/privilege)

Term
Abnormal
Definition

Adjective

Not normal

Term
Abominable
Definition

Adjective

Very hateful

Term
Abominate
Definition

Verb

Hate violently

Term
Abomination
Definition

Noun

Very detestable (thing/act/practice)

Term
aboriginal
Definition

adjective

Primitive

Term
Aborigines
Definition

noun

The original of earliest known inhabitants of country

Term
Aboveboard
Definition

Adverb and Adjective

Without concealment, fraud or trickery

Term
Abrade
Definition

Verb

To wear away the surface 

Term
Abrasion
Definition

Noun

That which is rubbed off

Term
Abridge
Definition

Verb

To shorten/shortened

Term
Abridgment
Definition

Noun

A condensed form, ie of a book/play

Term
Abrogate
Definition

Verb

To abolish

Term
Abrupt
Definition

Adjective

Sudden change

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