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Back for More: The Rest #2
For the SSAT
60
English
9th Grade
12/05/2009

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cacophony
Definition
jarring and unpleasing sounds
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evanescence
Definition
lasting a short time, fading away
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mercurial
Definition
characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes, fickle
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volatile
Definition
easily changeable, quick to explode
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circulate
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to move around freely, to spread widely
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evacuate
Definition
to leave or withdraw, as from a dangerous area
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exclusion
Definition
not being allowed to enter or join
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exile
Definition
to banish someone from their native country
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fluctuate
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to shift back and forth without regularity
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linger
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to delay or be slow in leaving
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ramble
Definition
to move or speak without direction
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recede
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to move away or become similar to
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rout
Definition
an overwhelming defeat or to defeat
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audible
Definition
able to be heard
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dingy
Definition
dirty, dull, or shabby
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elaborate
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very detailed or to explain something in greater detail
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elongate
Definition
to lengthen
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embroider
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to decorate an object with needlework
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emulate
Definition
to copy or imitate
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fringe
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the edge or outer portion
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hue
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the color or shade of an object
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livid
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discolored, bruised, or very angry
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lush
Definition
juicy and tender or covered with plant life
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opulent
Definition
rich, characterized by wealth
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plumage
Definition
the feathers on a bird
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stark
Definition
bare, without decoration
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sublime
Definition
without equal, awe-inspiring
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tome
Definition
a book, especially a large and scholarly one
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translucent
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almost transparenbt, able to be seen through clearly
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virtuoso
Definition
a person with great skill, especially a musician
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vivid
Definition
very distinct and sharp, realistic
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adamant
Definition
stubborn and persistent
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condescend
Definition
to act as if you are better than someone
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contradict
Definition
to disaghree
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egotist
Definition
a self-centered or conceited person (big ego)
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glutton
Definition
one who eats and drinks too much, greedy
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imperious
Definition
arrogant, behaving like royalty
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plunder
Definition
to steal
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shun
Definition
to avoid deliberately
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timid
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shy
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wily
Definition
cunning and crafty
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abstinence
Definition
act or practice of refraining from indulging, especially in alcohol
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capricious
Definition
unpredictable and impulsive
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contemptuous
Definition
expressing disdain or extreme dislike
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contentious
Definition
inclined to fight or argue
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feral
Definition
wild and untamed
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rancorous
Definition
showing hatred or ill-will
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staid
Definition
straight laced and serious
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candor
Definition
honesty, openness
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clandestine
Definition
secret
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correlation
Definition
connection between facts or events
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fathom
Definition
to understand
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frank
Definition
honest and open
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keen
Definition
sharp-witted and intelligent
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plausible
Definition
possible or believable
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presume
Definition
to take for granted or to assume something to be true
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prophetic
Definition
predicting the future
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shrewd
Definition
very clever and smart, tricky
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stifle
Definition
to hold back or smother
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tryst
Definition
a secret meeting
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