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reading vocab/ SAT
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12th Grade
01/31/2010

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BUSKER
Definition
MUSICIAN THAT PLAYS FOR MONEY
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predilection
Definition
a preference or special liking for something bias in favor of something
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cauterize
Definition
burn the skin or flesh with a heated instrument or caustic substance
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surmise
Definition
suppose something is true without evidence to comfirm it
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revoke
Definition
to the end of a promise
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tourniquet
Definition
bandage or appendage to stop the flow of blood
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sloven
Definition
messy or careless
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cloy
Definition
disgust or sicken
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commiserate
Definition
to feel pity or sympathize
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dulcet
Definition
sweet or soothing
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vocation
Definition
a strong feeling of suitability for a career or occupation
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prominence
Definition
the state of being important or famous
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raucous
Definition
disturbingly hard or loud noise
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indolent
Definition
lazy
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detrimental
Definition
tending to cause harm
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snivel
Definition
to cry or sniff
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shoddy
Definition
badly made or done
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elocution
Definition
a skill of clear and expressive speech
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conciliate
Definition
stop someone from being angry
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breed
Definition
treat someone to behave in certain way
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congeal
Definition
solid
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awash
Definition
covered or flooded with water
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stringent
Definition
strict, precise
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infrastructure
Definition
the basic physical and organizational structures (roads, buildings, etc.)
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impenetrable
Definition
impossible to pass through
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contuse
Definition
injure a part of the body without breaking the skin, causing only a bruise
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respite
Definition
a short period of rest and relief from something difficult
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concession
Definition
a thing that is granted, in responds to demands
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bundle
Definition
a collection of things, tied or wrapped up together
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assuage
Definition
make a unpleasant feeling less intense
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provisions
Definition
supplying something for use
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revile
Definition
criticizing in an abusive or insulting manner
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wilt
Definition
lose one's energy
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sateen
Definition
fabric woven like satin with a glassy surface
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jag
Definition
sharp projection
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nonpluss
Definition
surprise and confuse
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dormer
Definition
the projecting structure that houses such a window
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tatter
Definition
torn, old, and generally in poor condition
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steeple
Definition
a church tower or spire
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dilapidated
Definition
cause to fall into ruin
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reverberation
Definition
to be repeated several times as an echo
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meticulous
Definition
showing great attention to detail
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pilfering
Definition
steal things of little value
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philander
Definition
casual sexual relationships with women
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demean
Definition
cause a severe loss in digity
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tersely
Definition
abrupt
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lilt
Definition
a characteristic rising and falling of a voice when speaking
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tandem
Definition
a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other
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vouch
Definition
comfirm from one's experience
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taupe
Definition
gray with a tinge of brown
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