ACT/SAT Words #1 Flashcards

1
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Temporary, short-lived, brief

A

Transitory

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2
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Without feeling, lacking interest or emotion

A

Apathetic

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3
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Openness or frankness

A

Candor

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4
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To hinder, block, or thwart

A

Stymie

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5
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Make holy or sacred

A

Consecrated

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6
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Able to walk; mobile

A

Ambulatory

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7
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Search out and bring to sight

A

Ferret

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8
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Brave, spirited, noble-minded or chivalrous

A

gallant

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9
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Unintentional, heedless, careless

A

Inadvertent

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10
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Custodian; especially someone in charge of a museum

A

Curator

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11
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To uphold, follow closely, or conform

A

Hew

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12
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Slight flaw or defect

A

Foible

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