SAT Vocab 21 Flashcards by Eric Valdez

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abnegation (n)

A

denial of comfort to oneself

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arable (adj)

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suitable for growing crops

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clamor (n)

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loud noise

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deplore (v)

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to feel or express sorrow, disapproval

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dubious (adj)

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doubtful, of uncertain quality

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encumber (v)

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to weigh down, burden

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fortuitous (adj)

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happening by chance, often lucky or fortunate

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impeccable (adj)

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exemplary, flawless

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maudlin (adj)

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weakly sentimental

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obsequious (adj)

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excessively compliant or submissive

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palatable (adj)

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agreeable to the taste or sensibilities

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parsimony (n)

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frugality, stinginess

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raze (v)

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to demolish, level

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sanctimonious (adj)

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giving a hypocritical appearance of piety

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scathing (adj)

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sharp, critical, hurtful

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tenable (adj)

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able to be defended or maintained

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utilitarian (adj)

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relating to or aiming at usefulness

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variegated (adj)

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diversified, distinctly marked

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winsome (adj)

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charming, pleasing

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wrath (n)

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vengeful anger, punishment