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English 11 DC/AP > SAT Vocab > Flashcards

SAT Vocab Flashcards

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gregarious

A

sociable; fond of the company of others

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temerity

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recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger

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anathema

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  1. a hated, repellant person or thing
  2. a formal curse
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ignominy

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public shame, disgrace, or dishonour

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avarice

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greed; desire for wealth

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copious

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numerous; large in quantity

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candid

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outspoken; blunt

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expunge

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to erase or eliminate

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disparity

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inequality; difference

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inexorable

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unrelenting; unavoidable

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rancor

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extreme hatred or ill will

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enigma

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a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable

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jaunty

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having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp

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officious

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excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help

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demagogue

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a leader who appeals to citizens’ emotions to obtain power

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erudite

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scholarly; learned

17
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abate

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to lessen in violence or intensity

18
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duplicity

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intentional deceit in speech or conduct

19
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contrite

A

feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing

20
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magnanimous

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noble; generous in forgiving; free from petty feelings or acts

21
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unctuous

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exaggeratedly or insincerely polite

22
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acrimony

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ill-natured, bitter hostility

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balk

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to refuse stubbornly or abruptly; to stop short and refuse to go on

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lethargy

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lack of energy; sluggishness

25
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avid

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enthusiastic; extremely interested

26
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grandiloquent

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pompous or high-flown in speech

27
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sycophant

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a flatterer; one who fawns on others in order to gain favour

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audacity

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rude boldness; nerve

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implacable

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unable to be appeased or pacified

30
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lexicon

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a dictionary; a specialized vocabulary used in a particular field or place

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