SAT Flashcards

1
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Inquisitor

A

Person making an inquiry, often harsh

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2
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Idle

A

Not active or in use

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3
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Astute

A

Having the ability of clever assessment

Sharp, intelligent

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4
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Impeachment

A

Process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity.

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5
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Misdemeanor

A

Minor wrong doing

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6
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Inimical

A

Harmful

Unfriendly

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7
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Indignation

A

Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment

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8
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Petty

A

Of little importance

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9
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Undermine

A

Erode

Damage, weaken

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10
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Discord

A

Disagreement between people

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11
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Invidious

A

Unpleasant

Unfair

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12
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Contrivance

A

Device, appliance

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13
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Beget

A

Bring life to

Give rise to

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14
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Inaugurate

A

Initiate, begin

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15
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Impugn

A

Call into question

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16
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Dexterity

A

Skill in performing task

17
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Stalemate

A

僵局

18
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Stark

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Sharp, complete, clear.

The stark reality of death

19
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Infatuate

A

Be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion.

She is infatuated with him.

20
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Diffidence

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Modesty or shyness resulted from a lack of confidence.

21
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Pusillanimous

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Lack of courage or determination

22
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Preposterous

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Incongruous, inviting ridicule

23
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Hindsight

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Understanding the nature of an event after its happening

24
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Kindle

A

Call forth