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SAT Word Flash List 19
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7th Grade
09/01/2005

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partial/impartial
Definition
biased or even strongly disposed toward; or, referring to a portion of a whole [VS] unbiased, not prejudiced; fair, evenhanded
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potent/impotent
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strong, powerful; effective (as "a potent remedy") [VS] lacking effectiveness; weak, lacking strength
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inflate/deflate
Definition
to blow or puff up, either literally or figuratively; to expand or enlarge, sometimes unwisely [VS] to let the air out of, thereby reducing in size, either a tire or someone's ego
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famous/infamous
Definition
widely known; outstanding, noted, excellent [VS] of exceeding bad repute; disgraceful
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savory/unsavory
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very tasty, palatable; referring to a good reputation; edifying or mind-pleasing [VS] smelling or tasting bad; morally repugnant or disgusting; distasteful
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tangible/intangible
Definition
real, concrete, able to be touched (palpable); perceptible [VS] not concrete; impalpable yet real, such as cheerfulness
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auspicious/inauspicious
Definition
highly favorable; propitious [VS] unfavorable; foreboding ill
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discriminate/indiscriminate
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to notice differences, distinguish clearly between objects or choices; to treat differently [VS] at random, without discrimination; haphazard
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consent/dissent
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agreement; acceptance [VS] disagreement
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neutral/biased
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without bias or prejudice; neither for nor against [VS] prejudiced; having a distinct feeling one way or another
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