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Vocab sec. 1-7 SAT prep course
70 words, deff, ant, syn,.
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Language - English
10th Grade
10/21/2010

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divulge
Definition
to tell; to reveal (secret)
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abet
Definition
to assist or encourage, as a crime, or in wrong doing
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dogmatic
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arrogant and stubborn about one's unproven beliefs
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insipid
Definition
lacking flavor, dull; not stimulating
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extraneous
Definition
inessential; not constituting a vital part
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coerce
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to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats
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jaundiced
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prejudiced; hostile
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meticulous
Definition
extremely, sometimes exessively, careful about small details; precise
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temerity
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recklessness; foolish disregard of danger
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gregarious
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sociable; fond of the company of others
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heresy
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the crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine
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docile
Definition
easy to teach or manage
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libation
Definition
a drink especially an alcoholic one
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anathema
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a hated, repellant person or thing
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banter
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teasing; playful conversation
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castigate
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to criticize or punish severely
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gauche
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lacking social grace; tactless
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ignominy
Definition
public shame, disgrace, or dishonor
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motley
Definition
made up of dissimilar parts; being if many colors
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emaciated
Definition
extremely thin; wasted away
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avarice
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greed; desire for wealth
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furtive
Definition
stealthy; secretive
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bacchanalian
Definition
wild and drunken
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extradite
Definition
to turn over or deliver to the legal jurisdiction of another gov'nt or authority
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copious
Definition
numerous; large in quantity
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irascible
Definition
easily angered
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mercenary
Definition
a professional soilder hired by foreign army
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bastion
Definition
a strong defense or fort
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jettison
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to cast overboard; to discard
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bigot
Definition
one who is intolerant of the differences in others
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expunge
Definition
to erase or eliminate
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candid
Definition
outspoken; blunt
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argot
Definition
special words or phrases used by a specific group of people
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negligence
Definition
careless neglect, often resulting in injury
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appease
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to calm; to make satisfied (often temporarily)
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strident
Definition
harsh sounding; grating
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chaos
Definition
complete disorder
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augment
Definition
to enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity
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jingoism
Definition
extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring aggresive policy
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rancor
Definition
extreme hatred or ill will
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inexorable
Definition
unrelenting; unavoidable
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extol
Definition
to praise highly
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clement
Definition
merciful; lenient
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cliche'
Definition
a worn-out or overused expression
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adament
Definition
unyeilding; firm in opinion
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diffident
Definition
lacking in self-confidence; shy
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opus
Definition
creative work, especiallya numbered composition
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ostensible
Definition
professed but not necessarily true
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disparity
Definition
inequality; difference
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condone
Definition
to forgive or overlook an offense
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nuance
Definition
a slight or subtle degree of difference
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connoisseur
Definition
an expert in matters of culture, food, and wine
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enigma
Definition
a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable
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apathy
Definition
lack of interest; state of not caring
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officious
Definition
excessively eager to deliver unasked for or unwanted help
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credence
Definition
belief or trust
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jaunty
Definition
having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp
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dilettante
Definition
one who merely dabbles in an art or science
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cult
Definition
an organized group of people with an obsessive devotion to a person or set of principles
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cynical
Definition
doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
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ambivalent
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having opposing attitudes or feelings towards a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide
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demagogue
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a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to gain power
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demure
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quiet and modest; reserved
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intrepid
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without fear; brave
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destitute
Definition
extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter
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erudite
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scholarly; learned
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dilemma
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a choice between two unpleasent or difficult options
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culmination
Definition
the highest point of attainment; the end or climax
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concur
Definition
to be of the same opinion; to agree with
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