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Ingerson SAT pt 6 Flashcards

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democracy

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a form of government in which citizens govern themselves

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desolate

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devastated or ravaged; despondent

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deterrent

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something that acts to discourage

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detractor

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someone who belittles something else

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diametrically

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in complete opposition

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diaphonous

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transparent, gauzy

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dichotomy

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a division into two parts

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dictator

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ruler with complete power

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dictum

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an authoritative declaration

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diffident

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lacking self-confidence

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dilemma

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a difficult or perplexing situation or problem

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diminished

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made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

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diminishing

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lessening

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disaffected

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having lost faith or loyalty; discontent

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discard

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getting rid something that is regarded as useless or undesirable

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discrete

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separate; unconnected

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disgrace

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a state of dishonor

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disintegration

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a separation into parts or fragments, disunity, decay

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dismantle

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to take apart

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dismissal

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being sent away; being removed from a duty, position, or employment

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displayed

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to show or exhibit; make visible

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disposable

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not worthy of being kept; easily given or thrown away; able to be easily replaced

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disrepute

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disgrace, loss of reputation

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disrupt

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interfere in someone else’s activity

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dissolute

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loose in one’s morals or behavior

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distinguised

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known for important things, dignified

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distort

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alter the shape or meaning of

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distracted

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having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

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divisive

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creating disunity or conflict

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dowager

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an elderly woman of elevated social status

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dupe

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to deceive; a person who is easily deceived

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duplicate

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a copy that corresponds to an original exactly

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duplicitous

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deliberately deceptive

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ebullient

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exhilarated, full of enthusiasm and high spirits

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economize

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reduce expenses; be frugal

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36
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ecosystem

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a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment

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edible

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suitable for use as food

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effusive

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emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative

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elliptical

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oval; ambiguous, either purposely or because key words have been left out

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eloquent

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well-spoken; expressive; articulate

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embrace

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hug; adopt or espouse

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eminent

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standing above others in quality or position

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encroaching

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trespassing, intruding

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enmity

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a state of deep-seated ill-will

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entrepreneur

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a person who starts up a business

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erode

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to wear away

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eschew

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to avoid, shun, keep away from

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essential

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absolutely necessary

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estranged

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separated; alienated

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ethical

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in accordance with standards of right conduct

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eulogy

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a formal speech praising a person who has died

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euphemism

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an indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant

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evade

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to elude or avoid by cunning; to flee from a pursuer

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evasive

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deliberately vague or ambiguous

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evolving

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to develop gradually by process of growth and change

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exasperation

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irritation, frustration

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excessive

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too much; more than is reasonable

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exotic

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foreign, unfamiliar

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exploit

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use or manipulate to one’s advantage;, a notable achievement

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explosive

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sudden and loud

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extinction

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no longer in existence

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extraordinary

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very unusual; remarkable

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extremists

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one who resorts to measures beyond normal, especially in politics

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facilitate

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to make easier; to assist

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fascinated

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held the attention of; captivated

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fathom

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to understand, get to the bottom of; a measure of depth in water

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favored

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blessed with advantages

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fictional

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filial

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pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect

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fiscal

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involving financial matters

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flippant

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disrespectfully humorous or casual

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flotsam

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the floating wreckage of a ship

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floundering

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to struggle clumsily or helplessly

74
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flourish

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a showy gesture; to thrive, to grow well

75
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foibles

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a minor weakness or failing of character

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forebear

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to be patient with or about

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forestall

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prevent by taking action in advance

78
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forgo

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refrain from consuming

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formidable

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extremely impressive in strength or excellence

80
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fraudulent

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cheating; deceitful

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frisky

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lively and playful

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funerary

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melancholy; gloomy

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furious

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marked by extreme anger

84
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garnered

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gathered and stored

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gaudy

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marked by conspicuous decoration

86
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generosity

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act of giving to others, willingness to contribute

87
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government

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the ruling authority for a community

88
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graceless

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lacking social polish

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gratifying

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proud, fulfilled, satisfied

90
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guarantee

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a pledge that something will happen or that something is true

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hackneyed

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overused, cliched

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halted

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hampered

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hindered, held back, restrained

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hardy

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able to survive under unfavorable conditions

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holistic

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concerning the whole rather than the parts

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hollow

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hospitality

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friendly welcome and treatment of guests

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hostile

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characterized by enmity or ill will

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humane

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kind, merciful

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hybrid

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a cross between two varieties

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