Words from Official SAT Study Guide 5 Flashcards by Physical Math | Brainscape

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Volatile

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evaporates easily 2. easily angered; emotional

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Onerous

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burdensome

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Slipshod

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careless; untidy

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Seditious

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causing division or rebellion

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Lucid

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clear

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Corollary

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consequence; inference

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Devious

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cunning

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Curtail

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cut short

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Consecration

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dedication

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Sophistry

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devious logic

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Abstruse

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difficult to comprehend

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Foster

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encourage

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Epitome

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essence; typical example or symbol of

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Byzantine

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excessive; decadent

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Solicitousness

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expressing care/concern

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Resolute

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firm of purpose

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Precursor

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forerunner

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Magnanimity

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generosity (of spirit)

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Substantiate

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give supporting evidence

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Opportunism

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grabbing opportunities; seeking unprincipled advantage

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Multifarious

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having many aspects

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Ornate

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highly decorated

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Tenacious

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holding firmly to idea or purpose

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Sanctity

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holiness

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Nefarious

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infamous

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Subversive

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intending to overthrow

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Didactic

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intending to preach or teach

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Incoherence

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lack of clarity

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Intemperance

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lack of moderation

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Irreverence

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lack of respect

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Insolence

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lack of respect; rudeness

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Lackadaisical

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lazy; careless; lax

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Embodiment

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living example of

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Ingenuous

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na?ve

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Inconspicuous

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not easily seen

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Esoteric

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obscure

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Arcane

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obscure; known only to few people

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Anachronistic

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out of normal time range

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Belittlers

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people who criticize/disparage

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Debunkers

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people who expose/throw out old ideas

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Extrapolated

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predicted on the basis of existing data; extended

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Jeopardize

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put at risk

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Insurrectionists

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rebels

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Autonomy

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self-government

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Egotistical

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selfish

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Acumen

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sharpness of mind

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Inane

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silly

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Adroit

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skilful / skillful

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Sustain

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support

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Proponents

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supporters

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Effacement

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wiping out; (self-effacement = excessive modesty)

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Indiscriminate

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without thought; random; careless