Common SAT Words #1-2 Flashcards by Deleted Deleted

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Scrutinize

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To observe carefully

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Prosaic

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Run-of-the-mill, Unimaginative

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Adulation

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High praise

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Sagacity

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Wisdom

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Provocative

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Inflammatory

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Tenacious

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Persistent, Resolute (Determine)

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Condescending

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Arrogant, Patronizing (Superiority)

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Demagogue

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Rabble-rousing leader

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Congregation

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Crowd of people

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Exasperation

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Irritation, Frustration

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Censure

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To criticize harshly

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Florid

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Flushed, Ornate

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Vindicate

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To clear from blame

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Disdain

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To regard with scorn (mockery)

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Hackneyed

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Overused, Cliched

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Intrepid

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Fearless, Adventurous

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Conformist

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Follower of customs

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Orator

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Speaker

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Ostentatious

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Displaying wealth

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Reclusive

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Withdrawn, hermit-like

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Venerable

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Respectable due to age

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Digression

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Straying from main point

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Anachronistic

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Out-of-date

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Arid

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Extremely dry

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Opulent

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Wealthy

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Impute

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To attribute to someone

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Inconsequential

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Trivial

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Nonchalant

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Calm, Casual

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Wary

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Watchful, Alert

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Diligent

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Hardworking