SAT 2 Flashcards
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Aplomb
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Poise, assurance, great self confidence
Composure, self-possession
1
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Ameliorate
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Correct a flaw or shortcoming
Amend
2
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Bombastic
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Overblown in language; full of high- sounding words to conceal a lack of ideas
Inflated, pretentious
3
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Callow
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Without experience, lacking I sophistication and poise
Unfledged, inexperienced
4
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Drivel
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N. Saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose V. To utter nonsense and fritter away foolishly
5
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Epitome
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An instance that represents a larger reality
Model, archetype
6
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Exhort
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To urge strongly, advise earnestly
Entreat, implore, adjure
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Ex officio
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A/ADV. By virtue of holding a certain office
8
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Infringe
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Violate, go beyond recognized bounds
Encroach, impinge, intrude, poach
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Ingratiate
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To gain favor or acceptance
