SAT Word List 11 Flashcards

1
Q

alacrity

A

liveliness

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2
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alchemy

A

medieval science

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3
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burgeoning

A

growing quickly: flourishing

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4
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burnish

A

polish

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5
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deleterious

A

damaging

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6
Q

deliberate

A

intentional

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7
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euphemism

A

mild expression for something harsh

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8
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euphonious

A

pleasing to the ear

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9
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hypocritical

A

acting with contradiction

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10
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iconoclast

A

attacks cherished beliefs held by a society

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11
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lethargic

A

lazy

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12
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levity

A

lack of seriousness

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13
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ogle

A

look at flirtatiously

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14
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olfactory

A

relating to sense of smell

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15
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postulate

A

suppose: claim

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16
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robust

A

strong and healthy

17
Q

tractable

A

easily controlled