SAT-Vocab 1 Flashcards
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skeptic
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n. Doubter; person who suspends judgement until the evidence supporting a point of view has been examined. Skepticism, n.
2
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gravity
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n. Seriousness.
3
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garrulous
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adj. loquacious; wordy; talkative. garrulity, n.
4
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haughtiness
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n. pride; arrogance.
5
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hamper
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v. obstruct.
6
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hedonist
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n. one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life.
7
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hersey
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n. opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion.
8
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turbulence
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n. state of violent agitation.
9
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satirical
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adj. mocking
10
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condone
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v. overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse.
11
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cryptic
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adj. mysterious; hidden; secret.
12
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Deterrent
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n. something that discourages; hindrance.
13
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articulate
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adj. effective; distinct.
14
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inane
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adj. silly; senseless.
15
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scrupulous
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Adj. conscientious; extremely thorough.
