SAT Vocab Flashcards
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Bemuse
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Adj. confused; in lost thought; preoccupied
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Preclude
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V. Make impossible; eliminate
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Incredulous
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Adj. without belief; skeptical
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Fancy
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N. Notion; whim; inclination
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Incessant(ly)
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Adj. and adv. uninterrupted; ceasing
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Abscond
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V. Depart secretly and hide
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Motley
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Adj. multi-colored; mixed
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Imprudent
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Adj. lacking caution; injudicious
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Vexation
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N. The condition of being annoyed or distressed
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Virtuoso
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N. Highly skilled artist
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Impunity
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N. Freedom from punishment
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Delirium
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N. Mental disorder marked by confusion
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Averse
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Adj. reluctant; disinclined
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Morose
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Adj. ill humored; sullen; melancholy
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Bequeath
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V. Leave to someone by will; hand down
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Pallid
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Adj. pale; wan
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Austere
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Adj. forbiddingly stern; severely simple and unornamented
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Resonant
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Adj. echoing; resounding; deep and full in sound
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Dais
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N. A raised platform for guests of honor
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Malignant
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Adj. injurious; tending to cause death; aggressively malevolent
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Accost
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V. Approach and speak first to a person
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Fallacy::Fallacious
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N. Misleading notion; adj. false; misleading
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Inadvertently
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Adv. unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
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Colossal
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Adj. large
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Crypt
N. Secret recess or vault, usually used for burial
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Insolence
N. Impudent disrespect; haughtiness
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Melancholy
Adj. gloomy; morose; blue
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Asperity
N. Sharpness of temper
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Defray
V. Pay the costs of
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Retribution
N. Vengeance; compensation; punishment for offenses
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Explicit
Adj. totally clear; definite; outspoken
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Gesticulation
N. Motion; gesture
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Impassive
Adj. without feeling; imperturbable; stoical
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Imperturbable
Adj. calm; placid; composed
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Diabolical
Adj. devilish
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Writhe
V. Twist in coils; contort in pain
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Notoriety
N. Disrepute; ill fame
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Surmount
V. Overcome
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Equestrian
N. Rider on horseback
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Prosaic
Adj. dull and unimaginative; matter of fact; factual
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Avenge
V. Take vengeance for something
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Loiter
V. Hang around; linger n. One who stands idly about
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Malevolent
Adj. having or exhibiting ill will; malicious
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Languid
Adj. weary; sluggish; listless
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Trifle
N. Something of little importance or value; something trivial adj. trivial; unimportant
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Cajole
B. Coax; wheedle
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Ruddy
Adj. reddish; healthy looking
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Wily
Adj. cunning; artful
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Pugnacious
Adj. combative in nature; belligerent
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Audacious
Adj. daring; bold
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Supple
Adj. flexible; pliant
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Besmirch
V. Soil; defile
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Foil
N. Contrast
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Residue
N. Remainder; balance
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Saunter
V. Stroll slowly
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Covetous
Adj. avaricious; eagerly desirous of
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Dexterous
Adj. skillful
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Slovenly
Adj. untidy; careless in working habits
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Fulsome
Adj. disgustingly excessive
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Pique
V. Provoke or arouse; annoy
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Luminous
Adj. shinning; issuing light
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Valor
N. Bravery
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Daunt
V. Intimidate; frighten
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Wanton
Adj. unrestrained; willfully malicious; unchaste
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Profane
V. Violate; desecrate; treat unworthily adj. blasphemous; irreverent; disrespectful; wicked
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Circumspect
Adj. cautious; prudent
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Surmise
V. Guess n. Guess
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Acrid
Adj. sharp; bitterly pungent
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Inclement
Adj. stormy; unkind
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Congenial
Adj. pleasant; friendly
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Flippant
Adj. lacking proper seriousness
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Apparition
N. Ghost; phantom
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Connoisseur
N. Person competent to act as a judge of art; a lover of art
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Retort
N. A quick short reply
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Haggard
Adj. wasted away; gaunt
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Avert
V. Prevent; turn away
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Encompass
V. Surround
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Dissolute
Adj. loose in morals
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Pauper
N. Very poor person
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Perpetrate
V. Commit an offense
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Vagabond
N. Wanderer; tramp
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Impending
Adj. nearing; approaching
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Propitious
Adj. favorable; fortunate
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Undulating
Adj. moving with a wavelike motion
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Approbation
N. Approval
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Disapprobation
N. Disapproval; condemnation
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Onerous
Adj. burdensome
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Choleric
Adj. hot-tempered
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Furtive
Adj. stealthy; sneaky
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Fetter
V. Shackle
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Implore
V. Beg
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Render
V. Deliver; provide; represent
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Obstinate
Adj. stubborn; hard to control or treat
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Subside
V. Settle down; descend; grow quiet
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Pittance
N. A small allowance or wage
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Dawdle
V. Loiter; waste time
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Compliance
N. Readiness to yield; conformity in fulfilling requirements
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Deduce
V. To derive by reasoning
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Somber
Adj. gloomy; depressing; dark; drab
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Erroneous
Adj. mistaken; wrong
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Dispel
V. Scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
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Indelible
Adj. not able to be erased
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Abet
V. Aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage
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Atone
V. Make amends for; pay for
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Deluge
N. Flood; rush
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Tempestuous
Adj. stormy; impassioned; violent
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Abhor
V. Detest; hate
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Effigy
N. Dummy
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Uncouth
Adj. outlandish; clumsy; boorish
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Dilapidated
Adj. ruined because of neglect
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Emanated
V. Issue forth
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Dire
Adj. disastrous
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Exuberance
N. Overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness
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Florid
Adj. ruddy; reddish; flowery
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Devious
Adj. roundabout; erratic; not straightforward
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Impartial
Adj. not biased; fair
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Fervor
Adj. glowing ardor; intensity of feeling
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Imperious
Adj. domineering; haughty
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Amenities
N. Convenient features; courtesies
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Discern
V. Distinguish; perceive; recognize
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Affable
Adj. easily approachable; warmly; friendly
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Palpable
Adj. tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakeable
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Indolent
Adj. lazy
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Mirage
N. Unreal reflection; optical illusion
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Opaque
Adj. dark; not transparent
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Taint
V. Contaminate; cause to loose purity; modify with a trace of something bad
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Dank
Adj. damp
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Opiate
N. Medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction
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Condoned
V. Overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse
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Droll
Adj. queer and amusing
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Zeal
N. Eager enthusiasm
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Tangible
Adj. able to be touched; real; palpable
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Placid
Adj. peaceful; calm
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Venerable
Adj. deserving high respect
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Cowered
V. Shrink quivering, as from fear
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Bland
Adj. soothing or mild; agreeable
