Section 5 (401-500) Flashcards
SAT
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anachronistic
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being out of correct chronological order
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analgesic
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something that reduces pain
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analogous
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similar to, so that an analogy can be drawn
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anarchist
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one who wants to eliminate all government
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anathema
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a cursed, detested person
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anesthesia
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loss of sensation
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anguish
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extreme sadness, torment
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annex
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(v). to incorporate territory or space, (n). a room attached to a larger room or space
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annul
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to make void or invalid
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antagonism
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hostility
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antecedent
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something that came before
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antediluvian
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ancient
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anthology
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a selected collection of writings, songs, etc
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antipathy
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a strong dislike, repugnance (strong dislike)
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antiseptic
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clean, sterile
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apathetic
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lacking concern, emotion
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apocryphal
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fictitious, false, wrong
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appraise
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to assess the worth or value of
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apprehend
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to seize, arrest
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arable
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suitable for growing crops
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arbiter
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one who can resolve a dispute, make a decision
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arbitrary
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based on factors that appear random (The boy’s decision to choose one
college over another seems arbitrary.)
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arbitration
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the process or act of resolving a dispute
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arboreal
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of or relating to trees
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arcane
obscure, secret, known only by a few
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archaic
of or relating to an earlier period in time, outdated
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archetypal
the most representative or typical example of something
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arid
excessively dry
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arrogate
to take and claim something (title, not just tangible things) without justification
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artisan
a craftsman
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ascertain
to perceive, learn
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ascetic
practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
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ascribe
to assign, credit, attribute to
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aspersion, asperse (v.)
a curse, expression of ill-will
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assail
to attack
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astute
very clever, crafty
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asylum
a place of refuge, protection, a sanctuary, or an institution in which the insane are kept
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atone
to repent, make amends
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atrophy (v.)
to wither away, decay
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attribute
to credit, assign
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audacious
excessively bold
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augment
to add to, expand
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austere
very bare, bleak? severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance, (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic, having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorne
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avenge
to seek revenge
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balk
to stop, block abruptly
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ballad
a love song
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banal
dull, commonplace
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bane
a burden
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bard
a poet, often a singer as well
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bashful
shy, excessively timid
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battery
a device that supplies power, assault, beating
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beguile
to trick, deceive
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behemoth
something of tremendous power or size
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benevolent
marked by goodness or doing good
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benign
favorable, not threatening, mild
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bequeath
to pass on, give
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berate
to scold vehemently
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bereft
devoid (completely lacking) of, without
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beseech
to beg, plead, implore
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bilk
cheat, defraud (obtain money illegally by deception)
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blandish (v.)
to coax by using flattery
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blemish
an imperfection, flaw
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blight
a plague, disease, something that destroys hope
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boisterous
loud and full of energy
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bombastic
excessively confident, pompous
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boon
a gift or blessing
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bourgeois
a middle-class person, capitalist
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brazen
excessively bold, brash (self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way)
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buffet (v.)
to strike with force, usually continuously
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burnish
to polish, shine
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buttress
(v.) to support, hold up, (n.)something that offers support
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cacophony
tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
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cadence
a rhythm, progression of sound
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cajole
to urge, coax, again using flattery
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calamity
an event with disastrous consequences
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calibrate
to set, standardize
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callous
harsh, cold, unfeeling
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calumny
an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies
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camaraderie
brotherhood, jovial unity
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jovial
cheerful and friendly
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frankness
the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing
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canny
shrewd, careful, especially in buisiness
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shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
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canvas
(n.) a piece of cloth on which an artist paints, (v.) to cover, inspect (We canvassed the neighborhood looking for clues.)
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capacious
having a lot of space inside; roomy, spacious
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capitulate
to surrender
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capricious
subject to whim, fickle
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whim
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
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carouse
to party, celebrate
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carp
to annoy, pester
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harp (v).
talk or write persistently and tediously on (a particular topic)
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catalog
(v.) to list, enter into a list, 2. (n.) a list or collection
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catalyze
to charge, inspire (catalyst)
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caucus
a meeting usually held by people working toward the same goal
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caustic
bitter, biting, acidic
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cavort
to leap about, behave boisterously
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censure
(n.) harsh criticism, (v.) to rebuke formally
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rebuke
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
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censor
examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it
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cerebral
related to the intellect
