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Hop-Frog
SAT 10 words(first set)
15
English
8th Grade
08/19/2008

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Term

Keenly

(keen lee )

Adj.

Definition

Intensely, Sharply

Synonym: Quickly

Term

Corpulent

(kohr pyuh luhnt)

 Adj.

Definition

Obese, Bulky

Synonym: Stout

Term

Inimitable

(ih nihm it uh buhl)

Adj.

Definition

Unable to be copied or imitated

Synonym:Matchless

Term

Predispose

(pree di spohz)

Verb

Definition

To incline or give a tendency to beforehand;to put in place, to settle in advance

Synonym:Determine

Term

Retain

(rih tayn)

Verb

Definition

To hold, keep possesion of

Synonym:Withhold

Term

Motley

(maht lee)

Noun

Definition

1.The colorful attire of a jester

Synonym:Clown suit

2.An assortment, mixture

Synonym:Variety

Term

Gait

(gayt)

Noun

Definition

The way one moves on foot, a manner of walking

Synonym:march

Term

Illimitable

(ih lih miht uh buhl)

Adj.

Definition

Not having a limit or boundary, endless

Synonym:Vast

Term

Consolation

(kahn suh lay shunn)

Noun

Definition

Something providing comfort or solace for a loss or hard ship

Synonym:Condolence

Term

Constitutional

(kahn stih too shuh nuhl)

Noun

Definition

Having to do with the physical structure or health of something or someone

Synonym:Natural

Term

Prodigious

(pruh dih juhs)

Adj.

Definition

Vast, enormous, extraordinary

Synonym:Huge

Term

Bestow

(bih stoh)

Verb

Definition

To give as a gift; to apply or devote time or effort

Synonym:Present

Term

Compensation

(kahm penn say shunn)

Noun

Definition

Something that makes up for the faults of something else; repayment, reimbursement

Synonym:Balance

Term

Dexterity

(dehk stayr ih tee)

Noun

Definition

Physical or mental skill, ability

Synonym:Aptitude

Term

Barbarous

(baar buh ruhs)

Adj.

Definition

Lacking culture or refinement; mercilessly cruel

Synonym:Crude

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