PSAT Words 1 Flashcards

1
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adroit

A

skillful using hands or mind

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2
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ethnic

A

group with common cultural tradition.

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3
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fastidious

A

very detailed

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4
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feckless

A

lacking initiative

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5
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implacable

A

unable to be stopped

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6
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obdurate

A

refusing to change an opinion or action

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6
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mandatory

A

rules and laws

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7
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relevant

A

connected

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8
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tangible

A

real

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9
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acumen

A

fast and good judgements

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9
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autocracy

A

a government with a person with absolute power

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10
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ideology

A

a system of ideas

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11
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impediment

A

a hinderance

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11
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integrity

A

ethical principles

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11
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nihilism

A

belief life is meaningless

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12
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sedition

A

rebellion against a government

12
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obituary

A

notice of someone’s death

12
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pejorative

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a remark

13
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corrosive

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a substance that causes chemical damage or bad feelings

13
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apocalyptic

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destruction of the world

14
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eloquent

A

fluent in writing or speaking

15
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raucous

A

loud disturbing noise

16
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internecine

A

conflict within a group

16
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irreconcilable

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impossible to find a agreement

17
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lackadaisical

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lacking enthusiasm

17
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sequential

A

logical order

18
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exculpatory

A

clear from blame