SAT Words : 61-70 Flashcards

1
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Catharsis

A

An emotional or psychological cleansing that brings relief or renewal

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2
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Caucus

A

The meeting of the members of political party to make decisions

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3
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Cerebral

A

Of or relating to the brain or intellect

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4
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Certify

A

To confirm formally; verify

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5
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Chasm

A

A deep opening in the earths surface; a gorge; differences of opinion, interests, loyalties

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6
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Chattel

A

An item of personal movable property; slave

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7
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Chide

A

To scold; to voice disapproval

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8
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Chronic

A

Continuing long time; continuous

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9
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Circa

A

At, in, or of approximately; at an estimated historical period

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10
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Citadel

A

A fortress overlooking a city; a stronghold

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