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Need to know 3 Flashcards

1
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belated

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coming or happening later than should have been the case.

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belittle

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dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant.

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belligerent

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hostile and aggressive.

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benefactor

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a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

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beneficiary

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a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

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benevolent

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well meaning and kindly; charitable

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benign

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gentle and kind./(of a disease) not harmful in effect.

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bestow

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confer or present (an honour, right, or gift).

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bewilder

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cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

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bias

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inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

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bitter

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having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet./feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.

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bizarre

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very strange or unusual.

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bland

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lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting./(of food or drink) unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid.

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blatant

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completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious.

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bleak

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(of a building or room) charmless and inhospitable; dreary./(of the weather) cold and miserable.

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blemish

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a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.

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bliss

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perfect happiness; great joy.

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blunt

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(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright./(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

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boast

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talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

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bold

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(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

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botany

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the scientific study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants.

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bothersome

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annoying; troublesome.

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bounty

A

a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.

24
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boycott

A

withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

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brash

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self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

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brawny

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physically strong; muscular.

27
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brazen

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bold and without shame.

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breadth

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the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width.

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brevity

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concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

30
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bribe

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dishonestly persuade (someone) to act in one’s favour by a gift of money or other inducement.

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brisk

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active and energetic.

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buffer

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a person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things.

33
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buffet

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a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves./a room or counter in a station, hotel, or other public building selling light meals or snacks.

34
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buffoon

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a ridiculous but amusing person; a clown.

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bungalow

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a low house having only one storey or, in some cases, upper rooms set in the roof, typically with dormer windows.

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buoyant

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able or tending to keep afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas./cheerful and optimistic.

37
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calamity

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an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

38
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caliber

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the quality of someone’s character or the level of their ability.

39
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camaraderie

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mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

40
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camouflage

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the disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings.

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candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank.

42
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candor

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the quality of being open and honest; frankness.

43
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cannibal

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a person who eats the flesh of other human beings.

44
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capsize

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(of a boat) overturn in the water.

45
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captivate

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attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

46
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cargo

A

goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

47
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catalyst

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a person or thing that precipitates an event.

48
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cease

A

bring or come to an end.

49
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celestial

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positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

50
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censor

A

examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it.

Ssat Vocab(2000) words (4 decks)

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