SAT LIST 1, 5 And 6 Flashcards

1
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Absolution

A

Forgiveness, pardon, release from guilt

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2
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Blatant

A

Brazenly obvious, flagrant

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3
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Creditable

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Bringing or deserving praise, credit, honor, esteem

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4
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Ensconce

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To settle securely or snugly, to cover or shelter, or hide securely

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5
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Hasten

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To hurry, accelerate, rush

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6
Q

Laceration

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A cut, a rough jagged tear

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7
Q

Obdurate

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Unmoved by persuasion

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8
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Plausible

A

Superficially believable, reasonable

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9
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Reprieve

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An interruption in the intensity or amount of something

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10
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Tawdry

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Showy and flashy but lacking in good taste

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11
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Abstain

A

To go without

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12
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Blighted

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Damaged, destroyed, ruined, or affected by blight

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13
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Credulous

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Tending to approve too regularly

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14
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Enshroud

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To cover with a shroud or blanket

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15
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Haughtiness

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Pride, arrogance

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16
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Lachrymose

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Given to tears or weeping

17
Q

Obfuscate

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To deliberately obscure, to make confusing

18
Q

Plethora

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Over abundance, excess

19
Q

Repudiate

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To disown, reject, or deny the validity of

20
Q

Tedium

A

Extreme boredom