SAT vocab words 1-20 Flashcards

1
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to embarass

A

abash

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2
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to cease; to reduce

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abate

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3
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to give up a position of power

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abdicate

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4
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continuing; lasting

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abiding

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5
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not able to be completed

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abortive

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6
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to secretly run away with and hide

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abscond

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7
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to free from blame, sin, or responsibility

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absolve

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8
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to voluntarily hold back

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abstain

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9
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difficult to understand

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abtruse

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10
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utterly hopeless

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abysmal

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11
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to approach boldly

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accost

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12
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to give in, surrender

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acquiesce

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13
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harsh, sharp, offensive

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acrid

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14
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intense fear of heights

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acrophobia

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15
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sharp insight; keenness in mind

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acumen

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16
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sharp, keen; pointed

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acute

17
Q

follower, believer

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adherent

18
Q

to decide by judicial procedure

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adjudicate

19
Q

to scold gently; to warn strongly

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admonish

20
Q

adept (often under pressing conditions

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adroit