Top 20 (NEED TO KNOW) Flashcards

Learning the 20 most common SAT Vocab words

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Adroit

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Skillful

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Ambivalent

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Having mixed feelings

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Arcane

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Mysterious

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Autonomy

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The condition of being independent

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5
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Callous

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Unfeeling

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Censure

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Strong disapproval

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7
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Conciliate

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To make peace; to reconcile

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8
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Contempt

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Scorn or open disrespect

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9
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Cynicism

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An attitude of distrust and negativity

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10
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Disparage

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To belittle or criticize

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11
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Empathy

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The understanding of another’s feelings or situation; sympathy

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12
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Eradicate

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To destroy

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13
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Erratic

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Unpredictable

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14
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Idiosyncrasy

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An odd characteristic

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15
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Meticulous

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Extremely detailed and precise

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16
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Pragmatism

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A practical approach to solving problems

17
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Presume

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To believe without proof, or to act overconfidently

18
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Pretense

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A false act or the act of pretending

19
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Somber

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Gloomy or serious

20
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Vindicate

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To prove or exact revenge