SAT LIST 2, 1 And 2 Flashcards

1
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Acrid

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Harsh or sharp in taste or odor

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2
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Boorish

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Rude or insensitive

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3
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Cynical

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Believing the worst of human nature and motives

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4
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Epistle

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A letter or literary composition in letter form

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5
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Heresy

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Opinions or doctrines that vary from orthodox positions

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6
Q

Lance

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To pierce with a spear like weapon

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7
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Obscure

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To make unclear, confusing

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8
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Poignant

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Affecting or moving to the emotions

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9
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Respite

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A delay or cessation for a time, especially if anything distressing or trying

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10
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Terse

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Neatly or efficiently concise

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11
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Acrophobia

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Morbid fear of heights

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12
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Bourgeoise

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A person whose political or economic values are mainly concerned with property values and respectability

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13
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Debility

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A weakened or defeebled state

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14
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Epistolory

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Contained in or carried on by letters

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15
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Hiatus

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A break or interruption in the continuity of a thing, a pause

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16
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Languid

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Lacking in vigor or vitality, slack or slow, listless or indifferent

17
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Obscured

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Deliberately make confusing

18
Q

Poised

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Composed, dignified, self assured

19
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Resplendent

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Shining brilliantly, gleaming

20
Q

Therapeutic

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Of or pertaining to curing or healing