SAT words 29-40 Flashcards

1
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Callow

A

Young and inexperienced; immature

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2
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contemporary

A

occuring in the same period of time

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3
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cynical

A

doubtful that others are sincere;skeptical

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4
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despot

A

a ruler with absolute power or control over a group of people

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5
Q

enunciate

A

pronounce clearly

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6
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impediment

A

an obstacle

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7
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impoverish

A

to become poor from something

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8
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belittle

A

to regard as less important than appearances indicate

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9
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censure

A

strong expression of dissaproval

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10
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deem

A

to inform or have an opinion

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11
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divulge

A

to disclose or reveal; usually involving something secret or private

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12
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exorbitant

A

unreasonably high

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