SSAT DECK 2 Flashcards

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Refute

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Prove a state or theory was wrong
Disapprove
Deny or contradict

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Ravenous

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Extremely angry

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Reminisce

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Enjoy the past memories

Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past event

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Repress

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Subdue by force
Restrain,prevent
Suppress(one thought) to make it unconscious

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Residual

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Remain after big parts removed

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Robust

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Strong and robust;vigous

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Rustic

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Of or related to countryside, rural

Made in plain fashion not fancy

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Satire

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noun

1. the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, a person’s stupidity particularly in political context

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Tact

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Being sensitive in dealing with others or dealing with issues

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Taper

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Slender candle

Diminish,reduce thickness on one end

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Toil

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Work extremely hard
Move slowly w labor
Exhausting labor

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Tenacious

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Talk a firmly hold;

Not letting it go

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Vend

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Offer for sell

Sello

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Vow

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Solemnly promise to do something

A promise to take certain role, responsibily

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Wily

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Skilled at gaining an advantage especially skillfully

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Zany

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Amusingly unconventional and idiosyconic