SAT VOCAB IV Flashcards

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verbose

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verbal communication

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heretic

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(n). one who holds opinions contrary to that which is generally accepted

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nugatory

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(adj)trifling; useless

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chaste

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virtuous; free of obscenity

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inured

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accustomed to pain (adj)

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discerning

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having good judgement (adj)

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thrifty

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frugal ; simple, plain

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tutelage

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the condition of being under a guardian or tutor (n)

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expunge

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to blot at ; DECLARE

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broach

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to introduce into conversation

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myriad

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a large number

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coda

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a concluding passage in music

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guile

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(adj) shyness in dealing w/ others

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gaffe

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unintentional act causing embarrassment ; A BLUNDER

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tedious

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slow; long; tiresome

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arduous

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difficult; laborious

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compliant

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obedient

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craven

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cowardly ; lacking courage

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transmute

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transform

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terrestrial

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pertaining to earth (E.T)

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deleterious

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harmful; hurtful

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apposite

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suitable; apt; relevant (adj)

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flout

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to mock or jeer (v)

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extraneous

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irrelevant; not related; not essential

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trite

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unoriginal

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exclesiastic

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(adj) pertaining or relating to a church

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anarchist

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one who believes that a formal government is unnecessary (n)

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slothful

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(adj) laziness

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ennui

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boredom; apathy

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opalescent

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iridescent ; showing luminous colors

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equanimity

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the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed (adj)

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eschew

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to shun; to avoid (v)

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elusive

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diificult to catch, achieve (adj)

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quiescent

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inactive; quiet; dormant

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aloof

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distant in interest, reserved, cool, disinterested

35
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preclude

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to prevent