SAT-9 Flashcards

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Zephyr

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A gentle, low wind.

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Veracity

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Honesty; the quality of keeping to the truth.

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Turgid

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Enlarged by fluid; swollen or engorged.

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Teem

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To be excessively or abundantly filled with things.

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Skepticism

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An attitude of doubt or questioning that maintains a need of proof.

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Rhapsody

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An expression of exaltation or elation in writing or speech.

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Rebuff

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A refusal or rejection, especially one that is unexpected, harsh, abrupt.

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Priggish

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Excessively conceited or snobbish

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Petrify

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To cause to be hardened or stone like.

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Paralyze

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To make incapable of motion or movement.

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Opinion

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A belief or judgment; something held to be true but without conclusive knowledge

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Melodious

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Similar to or characterized by a pleasing and musical succession of sounds.

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Meager

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A small amount, often less than what is needed.

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Liberate

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To put at liberty; to set free.

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Impugn

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To challenge or attack an idea or statement as being untrue, especially to bring up arguments or facts against an idea or statement.

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Gullible

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Easily fooled or tricked

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Extravagant

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Immoderate and excessive in spending money.

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Duplicity

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Purposefully misrepresentation to deceive or defend.

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Desist

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To stop; to discontinue an action

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Cranium

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A skull, especially the case of the brain.

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Cower

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To cringe or crouch fearfully

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Caricature

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A representation, often a drawing that exaggerates or distorts features of the subject.

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Bemoan

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To complain.

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Apathy

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A lack of emotion or caring.

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Admonish

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To criticize or rebuke gently for a fault.