SAT Vocab 7 Flashcards

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Prevaricate

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v- to speak falsely or misleadingly; to deliberately create an impression; to lie

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Chary

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n- a thing that provokes meaningful change, especially without being affected by the consequences.

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Incredulity

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n- a state or feeling of disbelief.

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Sate

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v- to completely satisfy someone’s hunger or any other desire; to provide with more than enough.

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Conflagration

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n- a large fire that causes a great deal of damage.

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Stalwart

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adj- dependable and loyal; sturdy and strong

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Intrinsic

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adj- belonging to the nature of a thing; inwardly

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Extrinsic

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adj- not forming or belonging naturally to a thing

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Squander

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v- to use something precious in a wasteful and extravagant way.

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Dilapidated

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adj- in great despair; run-down; falling into ruin

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