SAT Vocab 37-48 Flashcards

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emulate

A

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

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enervating

A

causing weakness or debilitation

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ephemeral

A

anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day

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evanescent

A

short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear

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5
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exemplary

A

worthy of imitation

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6
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extenuating

A

partially excusing or justifying

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7
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florid

A

elaborately or excessively ornamented

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8
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forbearance

A

a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges

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9
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fortitude

A

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity

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10
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fortuitous

A

lucky; occurring by happy chance

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11
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foster

A

providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties

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12
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fraught

A

filled with or attended with

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