psat_sat_vocabulary_20150929035736 Flashcards
1
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Alacrity
A
Eagerness; Enthusiasm; Quickness
2
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Burgeon
A
Grow; Flourish; Put forth new shoots
3
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Deleterious
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Harmful
4
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Euphemism
A
A polite phrase to cover something unpleasant
5
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Hypocritical
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Insincere
6
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Lethargic
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Tired; Without energy
7
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Ogle
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Stare at; Observe in an obvious manner
8
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Postulate
A
Hypothesize; propose
9
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Robust
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Strong; Healthy; Tough
10
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Tractable
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Obedient; Dutiful; Polite
11
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Alchemy
A
Medieval chemistry; Attempt to change base metal into gold
12
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Burnish
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Polish
13
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Deliberate
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To think over deeply
14
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Euphony
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Pleasant sounds
15
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Iconoclast
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Person who opposes orthodoxy
16
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Levity
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Flippancy; Joking about serious matters
17
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Olfactory
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Concerned with the sense of smell
18
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Potable
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Suitable for drinking
19
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Rotund
A
Round
20
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Tranquil
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Peaceful