psat_sat_vocab_20150929041933 Flashcards by Cory Olsen | Brainscape

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Ambiguity

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uncertainty; vagueness

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Candid

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frank; honest

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Deprecate

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criticize; denounce

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Exegesis

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scholarly explanation or interpretation

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Immutable

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unchanging; permanent

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Longetivity

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long life

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Opulent

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wealthy; rich; magnificent

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Precept

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guiding principle

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Salacious

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lecherous; erotic

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Trite

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unoriginal; dull

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Ambiguous

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unclear in meaning; can be interpreted in different ways

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Candor

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frankness; openness

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Deride

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ridicule; make fun of; mock

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Exemplary

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outstandingly good; setting a fine example

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Impartial

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unbiased; neutral

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Loquacious

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talkative

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Ordain

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1.destine; 2. confer holy orders on a priest

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Precinct

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district of a city

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Sallow

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yellowish

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Trivial

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unimportant