Vocab SAT list 2 Flashcards by Henry Sharp

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Mnemonic

A

relating to memory; designed to assist memory

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Mollify

A

to calm or make less severe

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Nettle

A

to irritate

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Ornithologist

A

scientist who studies birds

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Ostentatious

A

showy

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Paradigm

A

ideal example

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Paragon

A

model of excellence or perfection

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Parity

A

equality

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Parsimony

A

stinginess

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Perambulator

A

baby carriage

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Quell

A

to crush or subdue

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Quagmire

A

difficult situation

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Quotidian

A

occurring daily; commonplace

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Scintillate

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to sparkle, flash

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Scrupulous

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restrained; honest; careful and precise

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Simian

A

apelike

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Transgress

A

to violate a law

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Tepid

A

lukewarm

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Unequivocal

A

absolute, certain

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Vanquish

A

to conquer, defeat