SAT Definitions #5 Flashcards by Diana Quiroz | Brainscape

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Bombast

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arrogant; pompous language

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Curtail

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cut short

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Epicure

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someone who appreciates good food and drink

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Heed

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listen to

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Lampoon

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ridicule; spoof

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Oblivious

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totally unaware

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Podium

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raised platform

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Resonant

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echoing

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Tenuous

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flimsy;not solid

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Acrid

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sharp; pungent (of taste and smell)

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Boorish

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ill mannered

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Cynical

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believing that people only act on selfish motives

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Epistle

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a letter (a form of communication)

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Hersey

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against orthodox opinion

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Lance

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spear; spike; javelin

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Obviate

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avoid

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Poignant

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deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions

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Respite

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a break; intermission

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Terse

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concise; to the point

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Acquiesce

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to agree; to give into