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Group 8 SAT Vocabulary
vocab words for english ap
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English
11th Grade
10/25/2007
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affront
 Definition
to insult or offend
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brusque
 Definition
abrupt or rude
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cantankerous
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cranky
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curmudgeon
 Definition
a rude, grumpy person
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dour
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harsh and gloomy
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fractious
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irritable and unruly
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insolent
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boldly rude and disrespectful
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obtrusive
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meddling
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petulant
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rude and irritable
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querulous
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irritable and complaining
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blandishment
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flattery
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cajole
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to persuade by flattery or promises
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emulate
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to imitate or to strive to equal or surpass
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servial
 Definition
submissive and menial
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sycophant
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a excessive self-seeking flatterer
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toady
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an excessive self-seeking flatterer
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wheedle
 Definition
to coax by flattery
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